Maretta Spence
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Maretta Spence has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Oct 2025 on American History Tellers. Maretta Spence is referenced as a folklorist in the Stuff You Should Know episode about the Aztec Death Whistle. She is mentioned in relation to a festival involving a slain youth and a whistle, which supports interpretations of the ritual's significance. Her work is cited to provide context for the discussion, highlighting the historical and cultural aspects of the festival.
Variant spelling used in transcript for Maretta/Marietta Spence; included separately to reflect the mention.
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Oct 2025 on American History Tellers |
| Role | Folklorist and author |
How do different shows talk about Maretta Spence?
2 shows discussed Maretta Spence in these episodes.
- Stuff You Should Know — 1 episode
In 1913 there was a folklorist named Lewis Spence.
Short Stuff: Aztec Death Whistle | STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW - American History Tellers — 1 episode
Who talks about Maretta Spence on podcasts?
Maretta Spence came up; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on Stuff You Should Know.
What is Maretta Spence mentioned alongside?
Maretta Spence is most often mentioned alongside Federal pardon, Prescott, Arizona and Josephine Marcus.
Mentioned together: Federal pardon, Prescott, Arizona, Josephine Marcus, The Last Gunfight, Jeff Guinn, Tombstone (book), Tom Clavin, Ride the Devil's Herd, John Boessenecker, Sam Kean