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Ep. 145 British Big Cats... real or legend? from 2023-09-30T19:12:50

Sightings of non-native, typically large felids feral in the United Kingdom have been reported for decades. Are these exotic pets that have escaped domestic ownership or legends of powerful phan...

Ep. 144 Mount Shasta from 2023-08-10T06:16:28

Approximately 26,000 people are drawn to Northern California by the powerful energy radiating from Mount Shasta. Native American legends speak of the center of creation being found within the sl...

Ep. 143 Magic Tricks Gone Wrong... from 2023-04-26T05:49:27

And for my next trick... I will attempt to teach all of the aspiring magicians the art of getting pierced by swords, sawing a woman in half, and escaping a locked milk can! What could possibly g...

Ep. 142 WORMS! from 2023-04-12T06:40:08

It is all about WORMS, baby! We've collected stories about worms from all over the world, and we are here to share a list of the good... and the not so good.   Some worms will keep demons away...

Ep. 141 Gansu Ultramarathon Disaster from 2023-04-05T05:48:28

An ultramarathon held on May 22nd, 2021 in the Gansu Province of China claimed the lives of 21 participants after hazardous weather conditions rolled into the area. An investigation into the inc...

Ep. 140 Peter Manuel aka The Beast of Birkenshaw from 2023-03-16T20:43:30

Peter Manuel was an American-Scottish serial killer dubbed "The Beast of Birkenshaw" after being convicted of seven murders across Lanarkshire and southern Scotland between 1956 and 1958. 

Ep. 139 Patricia Hearst from 2023-03-08T20:43:22

Patricia Hearst was kidnapped by the Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA) on February 4th, 1974. After being held captive for two months, Hearst was seen working with the SLA during several crimes. ...

Ep. 138 Groundhog Day History&Scandals from 2023-02-22T12:42:52

Some biting, an accidental death, and a funeral isn't enough to stop us from asking groundhogs to predict the weather on Groundhog Day! This tradition has dated back centuries, and those fuzzy W...

Ep. 137 Cocaine Bear... The True Story from 2023-02-15T06:45

Smokey Bear warned us about forest fires so that Pablo Escobear could warn us about cocaine falling from airplanes after being pushed out by smugglers. 

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Ep. 136 Ricky McCormick and the Unsolved Cypher from 2023-02-08T06:45

Twelve years after Ricky McCormick was found deceased near West Alton, Missouri, investigators asked the public for help in solving the cryptic cyphers that were found in his pockets. Could thes...

Ep. 135 The Ancient Ram Inn from 2023-01-25T06:45

The Ancient Ram Inn is known as the most haunted building in England with an interesting history dating back to 1145! This episode will spill all its secrets... including details about the Incub...

Ep. 134 Susunu! Denpa Shonen... Reality TV or Torture? from 2023-01-11T20:51:28

What would you do for fame and fortune? Susunu! Denpa Shonen provided contestants an opportunity to be seen by millions of viewers! All they had to do was escape a desert island without tools, b...

Ep. 133 Averasboro Gallinipper from 2023-01-04T11:07:47

If you were on Fear Factor and had to decide between an eagle-sized mosquito drinking your blood or a hot coal thrown on your back, which would you choose? Join Vuk from the Tracing Owls podcast...

Ep. 132 Kaikoura Lights from 2022-12-28T13:50:30

New Zealanders had a mystery on their hands days before 1979... what were those strange lights flight crews kept seeing over the Kaikoura Mountains? It is still unknown if the lights were aliens...

Ep. 131 Holly King vs. Oak King from 2022-12-21T14:19:47

Welcome to this week's matchup! In one corner, we have the Holly King who represents darkness, the night, and winter. They are at their peak power on the Winter Solstice. In the other corner we ...

Ep. 130 Skin-walkers from 2022-12-14T19:55:47

Skin-walker comes from the Navajo word yee naaldlooshii which translates to, "by means of it, it goes on all fours". These creatures were humans who harnessed the power of evil by doing unspeaka...

Ep. 129 Steven Kubacki’s Disappearance from 2022-12-07T19:55:01

Steven Kubacki vanished during a cross country skiing trip on February 20th, 1978. Miraculously, he turned up on his aunt's doorstep exactly 15 months after his disappearance with evidence point...

Ep. 128 The Hammersmith Ghost from 2022-11-16T23:08:11

Hammersmith, England thought they had a ghost problem in 1803. Then they ACTUALLY had a murder problem. When in reality... it was a man in a sheet problem.

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Ep. 127 A Halloween Bank Heist from 2022-10-26T08:29:44

I've never celebrated Halloween by robbing a bank, but that doesn't mean it's never happened before! Take Bennie and Stella Dickson for example... they pulled off a "Halloween Heist" in 1938, ge...

Ep. 126 The High Priestess of Blood from 2022-10-11T20:08:14

We have decided to form a cult! Magdalena Solis was suggested to us when we were wondering where to begin. She was known as The High Priestess of Blood, and while we find her knack for nicknames...

Ep. 125 Amusement Park Accidents from 2022-09-27T19:49:52

The Smiler and Verruckt were both record-breaking amusement park rides that had thrill-seekers flocking to their gates. The Smiler and Verruckt are ALSO both record-breaking amusement park rides...

Ep. 124 Flinderation Tunnel (Brandy Gap #2) from 2022-08-23T19:40:50

No one knows whether ghosts or Tommyknockers are responsible for the strange occurrences in Flinderation Tunnel. This old West Virginian railway tunnel allegedly resides under an even older ceme...

Ep. 123 John Titor the ”Time Traveler” from 2022-08-16T19:59:32

John Titor was a self-proclaimed time traveler from the year 2036. Join us as we celebrate our grand re-opening by discussing his past predictions of the future!

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Ep. 122 The Aurora, Texas UFO Incident from 2022-06-21T20:43:52

Are aliens staying away from Earth because they are afraid of dinosaurs, or are they already here... running the tourism bureau of Aurora, Texas?

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Ep. 121 Historical Family Feuds from 2022-06-07T17:38:49

We are taking family drama to the max with a wrestling warrior princess and a cliffside castle. Who will win? Who will die? Why haven't we promoted female wrestling more on our podcast? Only tim...

Ep. 120 The Hypnotizing Murder of Gouffé from 2022-05-24T21:21:38

There is only one question to ask my two special guests about the murder of Toussaint-Augustin Gouffé... were the killers under the influence of HYPNOTISM??

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Ep. 119 Mr. Cruel from 2022-05-10T20:42:29

"Mr. Cruel" was the nickname given to an unidentified serial child rapist who terrorized the northern and eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria when he attacked three girls in the late 1980s an...

Ep. 118 A New Easter Cryptid from 2022-04-23T22:45:09

Who should be the new mascot of Easter? The Bunny Man is great, but how about a giant rooster, an evil rooster, or a rooster stealing phantom!

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Ep. 117 Sessho seki and Tamamo no Mae from 2022-04-02T08:50:39

BREAKING NEWS... A BROKEN STONE?? Sesshi seki has broken open, possibly releasing a nine-tailed fox demon. Hide yo kids, hide yo wives, and hide yo concubines because Tamamo no Mae is coming for...

Ep. 116 The Endurance and the Crew that Endured from 2022-03-19T19:25:43

The Endurance22 has located a shipwreck dating back over 100 years to Earnest Shackleton's third failed attempt to reach the South Pole. We hope this episode sticks in your heart the way the ori...

Ep. 115 The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Heist from 2022-03-05T22:18:41

We are back to steal your hearts with a heist! On March 18th, 1990, thieves stole 13 paintings from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Will the world's largest property theft ever be solved? Listen

Ep. 114 Wolpertinger from 2022-01-22T19:19:57

Be warned... the Wolpertinger is stinky when startled! The bright side? It has helped us find a solution to male pattern baldness and a new love for taxidermy.

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Ep. 113 The Ya-te-veo, or Carnivorous Plant. from 2022-01-16T00:37:19

BREAKING NEWS: Anne Hathaway was NOT killed by giant crabs. Some individuals, however, have been allegedly killed by the Ya-te-veo... a blood-thirsty, man-eating plant!

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Ep. 112 The Austin Yogurt Shop Murders from 2022-01-09T21:38:54

The 1991 murder of four teen girls in an Austin, Texas yogurt shop left the city shaken to its core. Although numerous suspects have been questioned and confessions have been given in previous y...

Ep. 111 New Year’s Eve Shanghai Stampede from 2022-01-02T18:36:55

With the massive crowd that turned out for the 2014 Shanghai New Year's Eve celebrations came an unexpected tragedy. The excitement turned into panic when a stampede broke out, killing 36 and in...

Ep. 110 Pickles on the Christmas Tree from 2021-12-26T19:26:50

What's the dill with Christmas pickle ornaments? Join us as we get down to the bread and butter of the theories surrounding this holiday tradition!

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Ep. 109 William Bosak and the Cow Alien from 2021-12-18T20:56:02

When a well-respected dairy farmer had an encounter that was out of this world, things turned utterly ridiculous in a small Wisconsin town.

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Ep. 108 Disney‘s Frozen or Disney is frozen? from 2021-12-05T16:53:58

We're letting it all go this week as we discuss the conspiracy that Disney's Frozen was strategically named in order to cover up the cryopreservation of the company's fo...

Ep. 107 Travis the Chimpanzee from 2021-11-29T21:19:26

Travis the chimpanzee may have been raised as a human, but his raw strength and wild temper shocked his community back to reality when he attacked a family friend. 

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Ep. 106 Gobblesquatch from 2021-11-21T22:10:59

This turkey might be too big to cook! Are you team Gobblesquatch or Gobbledygook?

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Ep. 105 Kate Morgan at the Hotel Del Coronado from 2021-11-14T21:34:23

A grand resort built in paradise. A suspicious suicide. A ghost that haunts the halls. Join us at the Hotel Del Coronado!

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Ep. 104 Michael C. Rockefeller from 2021-11-07T19:35:56

Drowning, saltwater crocodiles, cannibals out for revenge... all totally reasonable ways for the heir to the Rockefeller legacy and fortune to have died. But the question we are all left with is...

Ep. 103 Stingy Jack from 2021-10-31T22:37:07

Stingy Jack is a reason we don't call them "Kyle-O'-Lanterns"... Happy Halloween!

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Ep. 102 Six Flags, One Fire from 2021-10-24T21:23:27

Things that we learned hinder fire safety: special effects that resemble SMOKE, emergency exits CHAINED SHUT, flammable foam TOUCHING lighters, and fire safety inspector...

Ep. 101 The Murder of Robert Beckowitz from 2021-10-16T14:05:29

Robert Beckowitz was murdered and dismembered in his own home by the two individuals closest to him. There is no amount of sex, drugs, or rock and roll that you could pay us in order to look at ...

Ep. 100 Please Don‘t Pour Sugar on Me from 2021-10-03T19:30:05

For our 100th episode, we've found a sticky, sweet, and horrifying true crime topic! Moral of the story is to not listen to so much Def Leppard when you are angry. 

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Ep. Extraordinarily Risky Vacation Destinations from 2021-09-19T18:55:14

We've narrowed down our vacation destinations to these three based on ability to social distance, sheer danger, and what will look best on our Christmas cards. Help us choose between weird bould...

Ep. 98 Jessica Renee Johnson from 2021-09-05T21:27:49

Jessica Renee Johnson's death looked staged to everyone except local law enforcement who quickly ruled it a suicide. We share her story in hopes that her family will one day find the answers the...

Ep. 97 Yōkai II from 2021-08-15T21:10:28

This week we revisit the spooky subject of Yōkai while misquoting a famous movie franchise!

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Ep. 96 Kelpies from 2021-08-01T19:35:14

If a horse or handsome stranger approaches you near a body of water and their hair is wet, BEWARE! There is a chance that a kelpie is about to drag you to a watery grave. 

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Ep. 95 Sylvestre "Train Wrecker" Matuschka from 2021-07-25T19:42:40

We try not to kink shame as we discuss serial train-wrecker Sylvestre Matuschka, a potential symphorophiliac.

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Ep. 94 The Cadaver Synod from 2021-07-19T18:53:51

A pope walks into a courtroom as the defendant. Except... he doesn't walk. He is carried because he is a skeleton. They put a dead pope's skeleton on trial in 897 AD. 

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Ep. 93 The Richmond TV Fairy from 2021-07-12T18:25:30

The TV Fairy didn't require payments or sacrifices of teeth to leave unsuspecting neighbors old television sets on their porches. A master of secret identity and an unsolved mystery still loom o...

Ep. 92 The Disappearance of Prime Minister Harold Holt from 2021-07-03T21:27:46

Australia's Prime Minister, Harold Holt, claimed to know the Cheviot Beach like the back of his hand just moments before he disappeared from its shore. 

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Ep. 91 The Murder of Amanda Milan from 2021-06-26T19:38:26

The tragic loss of Amanda Milan on June 20th, 2000 sparked outrage amongst the LGBTQ+ community. Her death shown further light on the inequalities and biases that the community faced and became ...

Ep. 90 Karl Schmidt Got Bit from 2021-06-20T19:43:26

Karl P. Schmidt dedicated his entire life to the study of herpetology. Some people go out with a bang. Unfortunately, he went out with a bite.

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Ep. 89 The World Famous Clown Motel from 2021-06-12T21:48:46

A clown motel pops up next to a cemetery in a tragic mining town... what could go wrong? If you guessed a paranormal vortex would form in Tonopah, Nevada, then you would be correct. 

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Ep. 88 Two Sentence Horror Stories from 2021-06-04T17:37:11

Can we make you pee your pants using just two sentences? ...Only time will tell.

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Ep. 87 Unsinkable Sam the Ship Cat from 2021-05-22T19:12:32

Ship cats have served aboard vessels since ancient times to hunt rodents and predict the weather. Unsinkable Sam is an excellent example of this feline stubbornness and perseverance.

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Ep. 86 Denver International Airport from 2021-05-15T21:43:40

Beware fellow travelers! As you fly into the Denver International Airport, you will see scenic vistas as well as possible secret societies hiding in plain sight.

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Ep. 85 Nightmarish Funeral Homes from 2021-05-08T20:53:30

Bodies disappearing, reappearing, and being hidden in walls are just three things that make these funeral homes below average.

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Ep. 84 Cursed Objects II from 2021-05-01T21:36:32

We are back to remind you that cursed objects are nothing to be trifled with! 

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Ep. 83 Giants Existed? from 2021-04-17T18:01:35

Former presidents and various religious texts all agree that giant races once walked among us, so where is the evidence? Was there a literal giant cover-up? Yes.

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Ep. 82 Katherine Knight from 2021-04-10T18:27:42

Katherine Knight had a volatile temper and a knack for violence. She rampaged her way through a series of toxic relationships before carrying out the gruesome murder of John Price in February of...

Ep. 81 The Brown Lady of Raynham Hall from 2021-04-03T19:30:29

A ghostly photograph taken at Raynham Hall in 1936 left skeptics and believers debating its origins. Was it fabricated, or did the photographers encounter the restless spirit of Lady Dorothy Wal...

Ep. 80 Susan Walters and Self-Defense from 2021-03-27T19:50:17

Self-defense saved the life of Susan Walters after her ex-husband hired a hitman to kill her. We celebrate her by sharing her story and pledging to study self-defense ourselves. We hope you will...

Ep. 79 The Lambton Wyrm from 2021-03-20T21:34:01

Whisht! lads, haad yor gobs,

An' Aa'll tel ye 'boot the worm.

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Ep. 78 The JUSCO Phantom from 2021-03-13T16:47:37

A mysterious CCTV footage screenshot is the only clue investigators have to go on after an altercation at a JUSCO shopping center in Japan led to a man's death and a woman's disappearance.

Ep. 77 Cannibals in National Parks? from 2021-03-06T18:09:33

Are feral people cannibalizing those who enter National Parks? The locals believe it is true. Do you?

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Ep. 76 The Disappearance of Unique Harris from 2021-02-27T19:05:29

Unique Harris mysteriously vanished from her apartment in October of 2010. Her mother and two sons were left heartbroken and without answers until an arrest was finally made 10 years later. 

Ep. 75 Valentine's Days Origins from 2021-02-20T19:49:40

Hallmark competes with St. Valentine, Chaucer, and a literal wolf to see who gets to claim Valentine's Day. 

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Ep. 74 Spring-heeled Jack from 2021-02-13T19:07:47

We are jumping back in time to the Victorian Era where a mysterious "prankster" was running rampant. Spring-heeled Jack was known for shocking young women with his metallic claws and fiery breat...

Ep. 73 Harrison Okene the Accidental Aquanaut from 2021-02-06T19:56:06

Harrison Okene became known as the Accidental Aquanaut after being trapped in an air pocket on the sunken Jascon 4 for over 60 hours. 

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Ep. 72 Asha Degree's Disappearance from 2021-01-30T17:10:18

On February 14th, 2000, Asha Degree left her home in the early hours of the morning and never returned. With limited evidence and leads, her disappearance has remained unsolved to this day. 

Ep. 71 Mamie Thurman from 2021-01-17T18:49:03

Join us as we learn about another star for our upcoming tv show The Real Ghostwives of West Virginia. Mamie Thurman's brutal murder left Logan County residents asking if...

Ep. 70 Fairy Trees from 2021-01-09T20:31:40

A road rerouted, a man turned insane, Timothy Shalamagoo... what do these three things have in common? The answer is this episode about the mystical powers of fairies and the portals that they u...

Ep. 69 Mysterious Staircases from 2021-01-02T21:50:23

We are climbing into the new year with this week's episode on mysterious staircases. Were they built by Banksy or dipped in time sauce? We may never know...

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Ep. 68 Christmas Folklore from 2020-12-24T09:04:19

Happy Candlenights!  This year we are celebrating by bringing you a holiday tradition for each letter of the word Christmas. From talking animals to a cannibalistic scarecrow, we've got somethin...

Ep. 67 Edmund Kemper III from 2020-12-19T20:21:09

This episode is dedicated to our tallest and most gruesome subject to date. Edmund Kemper III is known for both his heinous crimes and charismatic persona. The take-home message... hitchhiking i...

Ep. 66 The Snow Wasset and Gef from 2020-12-13T20:30

Two cryptids compete for your attention in this week's episode. Who will win out... the snow-burrowing, leg-shedding Snow Wasset or the mouthy weasel with human hands th...

Ep. 65 The Disappearance of Mayumi Arashi from 2020-12-06T10:50:27

Mayumi Arashi's disappearance was supposedly investigated thoroughly by her own sister, Yoko Arashi, in 1994. Does this take on a different meaning when a note stating to not trust Yoko was seen...

Ep. 64 Horseshoe Curve Tunnel from 2020-11-22T19:11:06

While traveling this month, Whitney discovered a local landmark that has a rich history! Espionage, ghosts, and trains... oh my! Let us introduce the Horseshoe Curve Tunnel of Altoona, Pennsylva...

Ep. 63 Draugr from 2020-11-14T10:42:10

Has your cat ever sat on you so long that you thought you were going to suffocate? It might just be a Draugr. In Norse mythology, Draugr were corpses come back to life with superhuman strength a...

Ep. 62 Snakes on a Bus from 2020-11-07T20:13:59

Please do not use snakes as facial coverings. Please check your seats before you sit down. Samuel L. Jackson didn't fight Titanoboa, but we might. Prepare for... SNAKES ON A BUS!

Ep. 61 The Mad Squirrel from 2020-11-01T07:44:45

Gather around the campfire to listen to the tale of a red-eyed, bushy-tailed lunatic known as The Mad Squirrel. It lurks in the woods, seeking out victims to catapult sharpened acorns at. This s...

Ep. 60 Nathan Brooks - Too Close To Home from 2020-10-24T18:42:06

This week we discuss the horrendous crimes committed by Nathan Brooks and how they rocked Bellaire, Ohio to its core. The small town was spooked into cancelling Halloween festivities in 1995 aft...

Ep. 59 Poisoned Halloween Candy from 2020-10-17T18:45:07

Have you ever gone trick-or-treating and found a razor blade in your candy apple? Neither have we, but we thought we should talk about reports of candy tampering on Halloween night anyway.

Ep. 58 One Year Anniversary from 2020-10-10T18:21:28

We are celebrating one year of podcasting with a stroll down memory lane. We stopped to smell the flowers, while highlighting our favorite episodes. Hopefully throughout it all, you've still bee...

Ep. 57 The Horrors of Sloss Furnaces from 2020-10-03T18:32:19

Birmingham, Alabama was built in part by the efforts of Colonel James Withers Sloss. He created Sloss Furnaces, a manufacturing plant that produced record amounts of pig iron, deaths, and parano...

Ep. 56 The Mandela Effect from 2020-09-26T18:28:47

The Mandela Effect is a dizzying concept that has us wondering what the truth actually is! Join us and our parents as we try to remember if the Monopoly Man has a monocle, if it is Fruit Loops o...

Ep. 55 The Mysterious Disappearance of Pauline Picard from 2020-09-19T09:38:28

We find ourselves caught up in the mystery surrounding the disappearance, recovery, and discovery of Pauline Picard. How did this two-year-old go missing, and who was the look-a-like living with...

Ep. 54 Famous Bank Heists from 2020-09-11T18:22:38

The FBI is hot on our tails once again. This time it is for researching some of the most famous bank heists! Between the First American Bank Robbery, the Knightsbridge Security Deposit Robbery, ...

Ep. 53 Elizabeth Báthory from 2020-09-04T17:52:11

We revisit some of our most frightening childhood memories by discussing the horrific crimes allegedly committed by Elizabeth Báthory. She might just be the true inspiration behind the tales of ...

Ep. 52 The Trial of Marc Dutroux from 2020-08-28T17:48:36

In this episode, we discuss the terrible crimes committed by Marc Dutroux and his accomplices. If we go missing, then you know the conspiracy about a government cover-up was true...

Ep. 51 The Bélmez Faces from 2020-08-21T20:04:54

María Gómez Cámara Pereira and her family were shocked to discover that their kitchen floor had been infested... with faces!? Welcome to La Casa de las Caras.

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Ep. 50 Mothman from 2020-08-15T11:33:27

For the big 5-0, we decided to "Go along with Joe!" and address the moth in the room... we are FINALLY talking about the Mothman! Hopefully, you don't get cold feet listening to this stellar epi...

Ep. 49 WVU Coed Murders from 2020-08-07T20:01:56

This week's episode adds another reason why we stray away from hitchhiking! Was the right man convicted for the murder of Karen Ferrell and Mared Malarik? There might still be clues left unearth...

Ep. 48 The Grunch from 2020-07-31T17:05:31

If you thought the Grinch was bad, don't stop to help injured goats in New Orleans, Louisiana... you might just come face-to-face with THE GRUNCH!

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Ep. 47 The Beast of Gévaudan from 2020-07-24T18:32:49

ATTENTION! There is a beast on the loose! This is a call to all listeners. Will you raise up your pikes, travel with us to Gévaudan, and protect the women and children from the monster lurking i...

Ep. 46 Yōkai from 2020-07-19T07:48:59

We are back in the saddle and cooking up some spicy chili! Our beans are of a supernatural kind, more specifically Yokai. These strange, mysterious creatures are from Japanese folklore. Giddy-up...

Ep. 45 The Sodder Family from 2020-07-02T21:00:07

A Christmas Eve tragedy left a family searching for five of their children. Join us as we explore the West Virginia mystery of the Sodder family.

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Ep. 44 Flatwoods Monster from 2020-06-26T19:16:15

We celebrate West Virginia Day with a story that won't fall flat! Journey with us to the center of the state to either be abducted by aliens or attacked by an owl. 

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Ep. 43 Hell's Belle from 2020-06-18T21:17:12

Belle traveled from Norway to America in search of a new life... a new life that came to include a great deal of wealth and murder. 

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Ep. 42 Cursed Objects from 2020-06-11T18:24:47

When you are finished listening to this episode, you must come carry us up the mountain to drink from the stream so that we can grow stronger. If you don't, you are your family will be cursed fo...

Ep. 41 Russian Sleep Experiement from 2020-06-04T17:44:03

Put your bibs on! We are serving up some Creepypasta. Gluten may not keep you up at night, but tales of the Russian Sleep Experiment sure will.

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Ep. 40 Cicada 3301 from 2020-05-28T17:44:32

In honor of the cicadas returning after 17 years of peace and prosperity, we try to decipher the mystery surrounding the group Cicada 3301. Did the bugs learn how to use computers?

Ep. 39 Creepy Internet Challenges from 2020-05-21T17:48:36

For your safety and ours, please do not attempt any of these creepy internet challenges ;)

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Ep. 38 Marvin Heemeyer's Bulldozer from 2020-05-14T17:00:05

A classic tale of he said he said that escalated into a man turning a bulldozer into a tool to extract revenge... wait what? Marvin Heemeyer is his name and bulldozing is his game.

Ep. 37 Old Three-Toes from 2020-05-07T17:27:47

Bachelor number one hails from Florida, and they have been described as a furry log. They enjoy long walks on the beach and pushing over life guard stands. They may be a giant penguin, but they ...

Ep. 36 Phoenix Lights from 2020-04-30T15:57:08

This week's special guests are out of this world! In honor of the Pentagon releasing footage of UFO activity, we brought our parents back in to discuss what in world (or not) the Phoenix Lights ...

Ep. 35 Squonks and Drop Bears from 2020-04-23T18:25:17

This week we drop into tales of cryptids both near and far. The Squonk has us tearing up while Australian creatures have us avoiding fig trees!

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Ep. 34 Shadow People from 2020-04-16T19:07:03

We didn't think pitch black rooms could get any darker, but we were wrong. You might want to listen to this one with the lights on and beware of the shadows that might be moving when you aren't ...

Ep. 33 The Bunny Man from 2020-04-11T14:22:14

The Easter Bunny's evil cousin is the topic of our discussion. Is there a supernatural entity stalking a bridge in Fairfax, Virginia on Halloween night, or is there just a cranky neighbor that w...

Ep. 32 Blackbirds Don't Dance, but People Do! from 2020-04-03T14:43:27

Join us for some Quaran-TEA! We discuss two other plagues that befell the planet, including blackbirds raining from the sky and an incident where people just wouldn't stop dancing. 

Ep. 31 Tales of the Nautical Persuasion from 2020-03-26T17:04:46

Listen as we attempt to solve these martime mysteries by first deciding what DIDN'T happen. We can almost hear the merpeople chanting now... "Our time! Martime! Tales of Nautical Persuasion!"  Listen

Ep. 30 The Hinterkaifeck Murders from 2020-03-19T17:01:03

If your maid comes to you and tells you there are "ghosts" in the attic, maybe you should check your attic for "ghosts".

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Ep. 29 Our Hometown Cryptids from 2020-03-12T20:08:52

Let us take you back to our roots! It is where the green grass grows, and the cryptids are mean.

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Ep. 28 Bell Witch from 2020-03-05T21:24:31

Old John Bell had a farm, E-I-E-I-O. On that farm he had a ghost, E-I-E-I-O. With a Bell here and Witch there. Here a Bell, there a Witch, everywhere a Bell Witch.

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Ep. 27 The Jersey Devil from 2020-02-20T19:21:15

You can take a jersey off of a devil, but you can't take the devil out of jersey. It's the Jersey Devil everyone!

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Ep. 26 Sleepwalking from 2020-02-14T19:14:38

Have you or a loved one been personally victimized by sleepwalking, sleep talking, or murder? On this Valentine's Day, we bring you a story that discusses all three!

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Ep. 25 Codex Gigas from 2020-02-06T19:58:50

I may not read many books, but I do read articles about books. One book. One big book. One big book with Devil. I then explain what the one big, devil book is about to Whitney.

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Ep. 24 Princess Diana (Part 2) from 2020-01-30T19:48:14

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Ep. 23 Princess Diana (Part 1) from 2020-01-28T20:09:09

We take a close look at the life and unfortunate death of Princess Diana. Why didn't she get along with the Queen? What does the Queen actually do? Is she a reptilian overlord? We may not have a...

Ep. 22 Pillow Pyro from 2020-01-16T22:32:08

Marvin Casey saw through the smoke screen that the Pillow Pyro had left behind. What did this dude have against craft stores anyway?

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Ep. 21 Burke and Hare Murders from 2020-01-09T18:22:54

Planking is the new Burking... it is more socially acceptable than Burking because there is no MURDER involved.

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Ep. 20 La Befana from 2020-01-01T22:21:11

We are sweeping out the bad vibes of 2019 with La Befana. We hope you have a witchin' New Year!

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Ep. 19 Mari Lwyd from 2019-12-24T18:20:09

It's the countdown to Christmas! Yes, the time has come. We've made it to Christmas Eve. The celebration has begun! Sit back and listen. Please don't be rude as we tell you the final tale of Wel...

Ep. 18 Gryla, her cat, and her 13 sons too from 2019-12-23T19:12:09

It's the countdown to Christmas! Yes, the time has come. Two episodes to go until all the holly jolly fun. Sit back and listen.Put out your shoe. Relax as we tell you about Gryla, her cat, and h...

Ep. 17 Krampus from 2019-12-22T20:27:46

It's the countdown to Christmas! Yes, the time has come. Three episodes to go until all the holly jolly fun. Sit back and listen for the sound of hooves. Is the Santa or Krampus up on your roofs...

Ep. 16 Belsnickel and Zwarte Piet from 2019-12-21T14:55:14

It's the countdown to Christmas! Yes, the time has come. Four episodes to go until all the holly jolly fun. Sit back and listen... no need to fear. Unless you have been naughty! Then Belsnickel ...

Ep. 15 Jean Hilliard (The Girl Who Froze) from 2019-12-20T18:33:21

It's the countdown to Christmas! Yes, the time has come. Five episodes to go until all the holly jolly fun. Sit back and listen - we bet you don't know about how Jean Hilliard froze in the snow....

Ep. 14 The Green Man from 2019-12-19T16:11:08

It's the countdown to Christmas! Yes, the time has come. Six episodes to go until all the holly jolly fun. Sit back and listen to what we will say. We love the Green Man of Pittsburgh and Hillsv...

Ep. 13 Wendigo from 2019-12-12T19:46:40

Humans are friends... NOT food. I teach Whitney the difference between a Winnebago and a Wendigo, while she teaches me that Oreos are vegetarian/vegan/meat-free.

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Ep. 12 Dyatlov Pass from 2019-12-05T17:50:59

A special podcast guest, two cats, and an unsolved mystery from 1959 Soviet Union walk into a bar. Hopefully the bartender can determine if the Dyatlov Pass incident was a natural phenomenon, a ...

Ep. 11 The Clutter Family from 2019-11-26T21:46:24

We discuss the tragic murder of members of the Clutter family and learn how much of an impact they had on those around them. One other thing we learned... NEVER trust your cellmate.

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Ep. 10 Richard Jewell from 2019-11-21T19:06

We dive into the story of Richard Jewell in anticipation of the upcoming film about his ordeal. 

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Ep. 9 The Fouke Monster from 2019-11-13T10:13:17

This episode is for all you folks, monsters, and Fouke Monsters out there. Was the howling in the background the cryptid in question or just the cat? The world may never know!

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Ep. 8 Zona - The Greenbrier Ghost from 2019-11-06T16:13:56

Do you believe in ghosts? Do you believe in justice? This episode is proof that justice can be served by the cold, transparent hand of a ghost. I'll say it one more time #ghostjustice.

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Ep. 7 Samhain... The Origins of Halloween from 2019-10-31T20:13:46

Happy Halloween! We keep it short, sweet, and spooky as we discuss the possible origins of the best holiday ever.

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Ep. 6 Bloody Mary from 2019-10-29T21:38:58

Beetlejuice... Beetlejuice... Bloody Mary? Bloody Mary quite contrary, why won't you let Whitney say benevolent? 

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Ep. 5 Spiders from 2019-10-24T21:20:38

Queen Arachnid IS descending upon us during the episode! Join us as Whitney educates us on the fear of spiders, while I hallucinate bugs all over me. Just make sure to check you hair, plants, an...

Ep. 4 Tromp Family from 2019-10-23T19:51:54

Join us on this wild ride of a mystery starring the Tromp family... not Trump. What caused this family to flee their home and travel hundreds of miles? How are we supposed to know if they didn't...

Ep. 3 Enfield Horror from 2019-10-17T16:01:37

Do you know what we love more than cryptids? ...Mules! On this episode we plan our 2020 vacation that will have both. Join us the first Wednesday through Sunday in October in Enfield, Illinois t...

Ep. 2 Katarzyna Zowada (The Skin Case) from 2019-10-14T21:14:14

Welcome back! On this episode, we discuss the murder of Katarzyna Zowada.

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Ep. 1 The Lizard Man of Scape Ore Swamp from 2019-10-10T09:52:16

Welcome to the Bug in a Rug podcast! On our first ever episode, we dive into the historic sightings of The Lizard Man of Scape Ore Swamp. We were wary to plan a trip to Bishopville, South Caroli...