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Stealing cows from pastures, pulling people from their beds, and coming to warn us of impending disasters; it's all a nights work for the species of alien called The Greys. Credited as the most well-known, are these beings a hoax? A trick of the imagination? or are there really little grey men behind the wheel? What crash landed in Roswell? What took Betty and Barney Hill? Who are The Greys a...

When a ship is found floating in the fog absent of its captain and crew, it leads to years of mystery, speculations, and a strange cameo by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. What happened to make nine people and a ship's cat vanish without a trace? Could it have been sea monsters? a murderous conspiracy by another ship's captain? or is the Mary Celeste cursed with more than a couple strange occurr...

Today, on The Odder's first explicit episode, we talk about an absolute monster. A man who may be responsible for well over 23 murders who got away with it for years. A story rife with deviant behavior, drugs, bodies in ditches, and a swimming pool surrounded by mannequins, we are deep diving into the mind and motivation behind Herb Baumeister who is also credited as the I-70 Strangler.   Con...

We love our pets! And do they love us or just love the way we taste? Join us today on The Odder as we talk about how likely your pet would be to eat you if you suddenly dropped dead and also which pet would be most likely to hasten your death along if necessary.  Content Warning: Graphic depiction of animal attacks and mentions of animals consuming humans Want to request your own personalized epis...

If you go into the woods today, you may be in for a hell of a suprise in the form of a house on chicken feet and the witch that lives inside it. Known for scarfing down children and flying around in a mortar and pestle, Baba Yaga may be much more than she appears. Today on The Odder, we deep dive this femme fatale to learn if she is much more than meets the evil eye.  Want to request your own pers...

What do you want done with your head when you die? If you answered skeletonized and kept in an old english manor to torment those who would dare attempt to move it, have I got some good news for you! Join us today as we talk about The Screaming Skulls of England, cursed relics that bring poltergiest, plague, and even death to the poor occupants of the homes they haunt. Be sure to get a good grip o...

Are you ready for the twisted crimes of a Russian dominatrix who roofied her customers, killed her friends, and weaponized a cheesecake in an identity theft scheme? If so, have we got a story for you! Join us today on The Odder where we deep dive the crimes of Viktoria Nasyrova who almost (almost) got away with it all! Want to request your own personalized episode? Email me at theodderpod@gmail.co...

It's The Odder's Birthday! The Odder just turned a year old and as part of the celebration, we are releasing a special bonus episode! Today we talk about some of the most interesting and unheard of medical diagnosis and what it's like to live with Pica, Prosopagnosia, and Proteus Syndrome. We will also still be publishing our usual episode on Thursday so get ready for a two for one...

The Odder is back from it's long winters nap! In celebration, we are talking about a man eating monster stalking the shallows of the Rusizi River. With a body count of over 300 and the body mass to match, come with us as we deep dive into the life of  Gustave the Killer Croc! A man eater documented on film but never caught and who may be still lurking for his next victim to this day! Want to...

Merry Christmas and Happy Yule from The Odder! Today in light of the holiday season we are talking about some Holiday Monsters who come for the Naughty listeners with far more than coal. Settle in and get comfy while we discuss a singing horse skull, a butter loving gnome, and a fate far worse for those who did not spin all their wool. We hope you all made the good list this year! Follow us on fac...

It's Listener Request Time! This episode was requested by Jeremy as we do an investigation into a photo showing a 9 foot tall giant mummy. Who is this mummy? What does it have to do with a mysterious cave system in Death Valley? What about all the mysterious disappearances tied to the efforts to find the underground cities full of gold there? Join us today as we curl through catacombs and aba...

It's Turkey Day! In Celebration of Thanksgiving, The Odder is having a special true crime episode. How does a fun family meal end in a pair of soulmates dismembered in acid? What is this we hear about a notebook full of plans and murder to-do lists? Come find out on The Odder Side! Content Warning: Themes of murder and body dismemberment Follow us on facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/th...

You have been hoodwinked! You have been bamboozled! Join us today to learn the truth behind the hauntings of the historical Winchester Mystery House and also enjoy an Oddee Update on cases like the Delphi Murder and the Lady of the Dunes. Follow us on facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/theodderpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theodderpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/theodderpod Ti...

Ever wonder if books could really be bound in human skin? Where did this skin come from? Did you put the lotion in the basket? Answer all these questions and more today as we explore Anthropodermic Bibliopegy and the men who made these urban legends come to life. Listener Warning: Mentions of Murder and Skinning Follow us on facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/theodderpod Instagram: https://ww...

Are you a red blooded meat eater? Do you enjoy the taste of steak more than anything else? Well, I've got some bad news for you. A peanut sized parasite might be the only thing standing between you and veganism. Today on The Odder, we are talking Alpha-Gal Syndrome and the tick bite that spread it. Get ready to get creepy and crawly!  Follow us on facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/theod...

On a hot Sunday in December, Australia's prime ministers goes for a dip in the sea and vanishes in front of friends. His mysterious disappearance rakes up rumors of political assassination, communism, and submarines as people try to figure out what happened and why his body has never been found. Join us on The Odder as we talk about the disappearance of Harold Holt.  Follow us on facebook her...

Do you have dreams of summiting Mt Everest? Do you dream of the fame, the glory, and the bragging rights? Well get ready to have those dreams colored by some bodies wrapped up in festive parkas as we talk about the dead on the mountain and the colorful graveyard that may have you stepping over bodies on the way up. Join us on The Odder as we talk The Rainbow Valley and all its residents.  Follow u...

A deck of playing cards can provide endless games and fun but what can police do when a sweep of random homicides all bare the decoration of a playing card calling card? Who is their killer and what is the connection? Find out on this episode of The Odder where we travel to Spain to deep dive into The Playing Card Killer!  Follow us on facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/theodderpod Instagram:...

Where do you want your body to end up after you die? Maybe a nice shady spot in a cemetery? Or sprinkled over the ocean off a cruise ship? Well for one woman known as The Mother God, that place would be a shrine covered in Christmas lights and glitter makeup. Join us today on The Odder as we deep dive into the Love-has-Won Cult and the former McDonald's manager who became their leader. Follow...

One of the most recognizable cryptids to every win the world wide hide and seek championship, Bigfoot skulks forests and woodlands tormenting campers, hikers and hunters with his howls and his putrid smell. But how much do you really know about Mr. Foot? Today we deep dive into Bigfoot as we read some encounters, talk about the likelyhood of its exhistance and explore a murder that happened all in...

Has an animated movie ever left you with the willies? Or a robot left you with a pit in your stomach and a feeling of unease?  You may be experience The Uncanny Valley. Today on The Odder, we deep dive into The Uncanny Valley. Featuring Telenoid, the Polar Express, and a persistent Princess Diana Beanie Baby, we take this listener request to the max on our journey for the truth! Make your own requ...

On a warm September night in New Hampshire, the world would be forever changed when a couple on their honeymoon were pulled into a spacecraft by little grey men. Featuring discussions of hypnosis, star maps, and probing, we do a deep dive into what happened the night Betty and Barney Hill got their names put into the UFO Lexicon for decades to come!  Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and...

Long before the modern Gangster hit the screens and the streets, a professional group of corset wearing, bustle stuffing, elite ring of thieves were stalking the department stores of London. Join us as we discuss their wild methods of looting, wild parties, and what drove them to the profession that made them their fortunes. Today on The Odder, we discuss The Forty Elephants Gang. Follow us on Twi...

Have you been hearing creeks and squeaks around your house? Do you see the visage of dear old dead Aunt Mable in the dining room? Did something send your eggs flying into the wall at breakfast? Then you may need to sharpen your Ghost Identification skills. On this episode, we cover the 5 most popular types of ghosts and listen to creepy stories from those that have seen them. Today on The Odder, g...

When a simple piece of wall decor is the only thing to survive several house fires, can anyone blame the rumors of a curse abounding? Featuring a mysterious painter, a boy nicknamed Diablo, and a flaming Pizza Parlor, this week we delve into the curse of The Crying Boy Paintings.  Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok!  All music featured in episode comes from incompetech.com