Sinisterhood

My Childhood Friend's True Crime Story; Possible Abduction.... or Worse?; Maybe Mental Health Demons Aren't Always a Metaphor; Did I Find the Cure for Sleepwalking?; Astral Projection; and Christmas Eve Scare. Click here to submit your odd but true stories. Click here to sign up for our Patreon and receive hundreds of hours of bonus content. Click here to leave a review and tell us what you think...

Today I am talking with someone whose work Christie and I deeply respect and whose podcast topics often overlap with our own. You know her from hit podcast You’re Wrong About , where she has spent years helping listeners peel back the layers of cultural myths, moral panics, and the stories we think we remember. Sarah Marshall’s newest project, The Devil You Know , is an eight-part deep dive into t...

The Satanic Panic swept the country 1980s, in which claims of widespread ritual abuse and occult conspiracies were treated as real threats. Targets were wrongfully convicted, children were taken from marginalized homes, all while much of the “evidence” seemed to stem from one man’s written account. He rose to fame claiming he freed himself from the Illluminati’s Satanic control, but what if it was...

My Sister Isn't a Murderer... Is She?; Strangers on a Train; Dolls in the Trees; Scammer Scare; Is Santa the Hat Man?; and Deranged Parent ‘Prank’. Click here to submit your odd but true stories. Click here to sign up for our Patreon and receive hundreds of hours of bonus content. Click here to leave a review and tell us what you think of the show. Please consider supporting the companies that sup...

Today, we’re joined by someone whose work you’ve almost definitely heard. Natalie Robehmed is an award-winning journalist and executive producer at Campside Media. She’s the writer behind WeCrashed , the chart-topping investigation into WeWork that became a hit Apple TV+ series, and she’s spent her career unpacking what power looks like when it goes off the rails. Her newest project, Allison After...

Vanguard Prefect. Jness. DoS. This wellness MLM packed with confusing jargon was actually a brutal sex cult in disguise. It's schlubby leader hypnotized his followers, preyed on their vulnerabilities, and recruited many to harm others on his behalf. After a dramatic 2019 arrest in Mexico, the story was far from over. This week's episode is NXIVM Cult Update: Where Are They Now? Click here for this...

Campus Attack; My Own Poisoning Story; My Cousin is a Florida Man; Savannah Wedding Ghosts; I Also saw a UAP in Portland on the 15 of November; and The Mystery of the Christmas Shop Elf. Click here to submit your odd but true stories. Click here to sign up for our Patreon and receive hundreds of hours of bonus content. Click here to leave a review and tell us what you think of the show. Please con...

His reputation was larger than life, bolstered by Hollywood movies and a hometown that held tight to his story long after his death. But the truth of what happened on a dark road in 1967 would finally come to light six decades later, thanks to the work of independent researchers and investigators interested more in truth than legend. This week's episode is The Murder of Pauline Pusser and the Trut...

This week brings select previous Freaky Friday stories, as we take some time off to be with family for the holiday. We wish everyone the best and are so thankful for all of our great listeners. Thank you all for listening and for all of your support.  Click here to submit your odd but true stories. Click here to sign up for our Patreon and receive hundreds of hours of bonus content. Click here to...

Thanksgiving is a time to gather with family, stuff yourself with delicious sides, and according to this legend, protect yourself from an enormous, 500-pound turkey. This feathered monster terrorizes the hills of the American Northwest, wreaking havoc on hunters and their automobiles. But is it really something to fear or nothing more than gobbledygook? This week's episode is Gobblesquatch. Click...

Some Good Ol’ Boy Corruption; Witnessing ICE Activity in My Community; Response to the Mom in the Most Recent Freaky Friday Concerned for Her Daughters Safety Over Ex-Boyfriend Stalking; Response to 11/14 Mom Whose Teen Daughter Is Stalked by an Ex; The Gold Miner's Cottage; and UFO???? Click here to submit your odd but true stories. Click here to sign up for our Patreon and receive hundreds of ho...

Made famous by Hollywood, this small town sheriff supposedly took up his post to fight crime. After decades of mythmaking, the truth behind his many exploits paint a much different pictures that what the movies sold us. This week's episode is The Murder of Pauline Pusser and the Truth About Buford - Part 1 Click here for this week's show notes. Click here to sign up for our Patreon and receive hun...

Was I Almost Just Trafficked in a McDonald's Playplace?; Potential Poisoning on my Watch; A Cautionary Tale; Did I Almost Get Got?!; The Time We Thought My Sister Went Missing; and EVP on the Circle Line - The Statue of Liberty’s Budget Ghost?! Click here to submit your odd but true stories. Click here to sign up for our Patreon and receive hundreds of hours of bonus content. Click here to leave a...

You may recognize him from the famous line in his biopic - “I’m the captain now,” but there was more to this merchant mariner’s story than what Hollywood depicted. Failed sabotage attempts. Savage beatings. And a lot of chocolate Pop-Tarts. This week’s episode is Captain Phillips and the Maersk Alabama Hijacking. Click here for this week's show notes. Click here to sign up for our Patreon and rece...

All Aboard! This week we team up with Henry Zebrowski and Ed Larson live on board the Liberty of the Seas, at CrimeWave at Sea -  to break down the dark side of cruise life, the death of Dick Cheney, the phenomenon of women going missing on cruise ships, The Bermuda Triangle, the unlucky old lady forgotten at Lizard Island, and much, much more... Click here to sign up for our Patreon and receive h...

A world-renowned artist held at gunpoint; a scary clown with an out-of-control tongue; AITAs and FMK - this week's episode is our Patreon Extravaganza. Links to the source content: r/relationship advice: Mucho Poocho; Mama’s Moment; and Sweets Suspicion July 2025 Live Q&A AIT(Spooky)A Minisode: Marina Abramovic - The Grandmother of Performance Art Judge Christie: The case of the Dubiously Dubb...

True Crime on a Cruise Ship; Gut feeling /ICE Raid; Not the Scary Halloween We Wanted; Just a Haunted House? Or a Portal to Hell?; Elmo Haunted My Daughter; and The Legend of Werewolf Springs Click here to submit your odd but true stories. Click here to sign up for our Patreon and receive hundreds of hours of bonus content. Click here to leave a review and tell us what you think of the show. Pleas...

One of North America’s only true castles is tucked into the hills of Vermont. It has become known for its hundreds of rare artifacts, beautiful stained glass, and the restless spirits that dwell within. From unexplained music echoing through the halls to shadowy figures and voices that answer when no one’s there, this castle has earned its spooky reputation, and we spent the night inside all 13,13...

A Literal Man Vs. Bear Situation And My #Iamvanessaguillen Story; “It’s Your Fault”; Halloween Took a Turn; Ask and You Shall Receive – A Haunting In New Hampshire; Tear in Space-Time?; and UFO Sighting Update…. It Happened Again. Click here to submit your odd but true stories. Click here to sign up for our Patreon and receive hundreds of hours of bonus content. Click here to leave a review and te...

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When their loved one vanished from one of the largest military bases in the country, this Texan family refused to be silent. What began as a desperate search soon turned into a national call for justice and a promise that her legacy would protect others who serve. This week's episode is The Disappearance of Vanessa Guillén - Part 2. Click here for this week's show notes. Click here to sign up for...

Fort Hood - A Portal to Hell; #IAMVANESSAGUILLÉN - Coast Guard Horror Story; What Do An Ice Pick, a TV Tray Table, and a Wood Saw Have in Common?; A follow up- Aliens Snatched Me Out of my Bed; The Invisible Guests; and Please Spread the News: Fuck ICE Click here to submit your odd but true stories. Click here to sign up for our Patreon and receive hundreds of hours of bonus content. Click here to...

She joined the Army to serve her country but when she arrived on one of the nation's largest bases, the new recruit soon realized things weren't what she expected. When her family suddenly lost contact with her, they were forced to face off against the entire military system itself. This week's episode is The Disappearance of Vanessa Guillén - Part 1. Click here for this week's show notes. Click h...

Further Tales of Local Parricide; Three Incidents in Four Days; Was I Abducted?… Again?!; Haunted House Story; Message from Nana through Dolly Parton; and The Stuff of Childhood (and maybe sometimes adult) Nightmares Click here to submit your odd but true stories. Click here to sign up for our Patreon and receive hundreds of hours of bonus content. Click here to leave a review and tell us what you...

This week, we talk with legendary journalist John Quiñones (ABC 20/20, Good Morning America) about his new podcast “Vanished: What Happened to Vanessa", which explores the 2020 murder of U.S. Army soldier Vanessa Guillén. We discuss her disappearance, the difficulty of an investigation on a military base, and her family’s fight for justice. Click here for this week's show notes. Click here to sign...