Disturbing Interests

In this episode Regina tells us about a sacred site in Japan that also just happens to also be a macabre site of sorrow, Aokigahara Forest. Please be warned that this episode has extensive discussion of self harm and past tensing oneself in it.  If you or anyone that you know are struggling with self assassination ideation or thoughts of self harm please call or text 988. You are not alone. S...

In this episode Lynn unleashes the animal strangeness with two weasel stories that have absolutely nothing to do with weasels. That's right first you will be flaberghasted by Gef the spectral mongoose. However, just in case that level of people-being-bored is not enough for you, she will ramp it up with the story of the worlds wackiest  sport  ferret legging. If ever a reason was needed...

Welcome Back to Season 6 of Disturbing Interests!  Regina is kicking us off reinforcing the reputation she has earned in the 5 seasons before this one as The Darker Side of Terrible with a story straight out of New Orleans, the twisted tale of Madame Delphine Lalaurie. Journey with us as we question what the actual hades was wrong with people in the 1700's and exactly how many is too man...

The season is over?!?!? Regina is lost in a maze of boxes... hopeful she will find her way out in time for season six!

In this episode Regina tells us about the history of the hatpin as well as about the great, but little known, Battle of the Hatpin. The battle was about the conflict between parents and the Canadian government over the right to teach in French in Canada. Enjoy this zanny history of the rise and fall of an accessory that ended up tied to women's rights. Promos today are for: Podcasts - Mountain Mur...

In this episode our hosts delve into the idea that a movie could cause someone to commit murder. Lynn takes the wheel on this one as we delve into the relatively recent past that brings us to raise more than a few eyebrows. Support us at: patreon.com/disturbinginterests Find us at www.disturbinginterests.com Facebook The Disturbing Interests Podcast Twitter @podcast_di, @EvileQueen, @RatsnHats Ema...

In this episode The Book of the Dead Podcast takes over Disturbing Interests to tell us all about the Murder of Stephanie Parze. Regina and Lynn will be back up to their regular antics soon. In the meantime, enjoy this great pod from the Darkcast Network! Find more Book of the Dead at www.botdpod.com Support us at: patreon.com/disturbinginterests Find us at www.disturbinginterests.com Facebook The...

In this episode Lynn regales us with her trip to Iceland as she tells us about the Huldufolk, also known as The Hidden People.  With a bunch of updates, and some chat about how Iceland goes hard in everything it does it is a fun episode as only a episode starting with a drink formerly known as The Black Death could be. Support us at: patreon.com/disturbinginterests Find us at www.disturbingin...

Hollywood has had it's fair share of salacious crimes and intrigue through the years. From the very inception of the industry the glitz and glamour has often camouflaged a darker seedier side filled with secrets, cover ups, and sorrow. In this weeks episode Regina takes us through the second part in the two part story about one of the first great murder mysteries in the movie industry, the murder...

Hollywood has had it's fair share of salacious crimes and intrigue through the years. From the very inception of the industry the glitz and glamour has often camouflaged a darker seedier side filled with secrets, cover ups, and sorrow. It this weeks episode Regina takes us through the first part in the two part story about one of the first great murder mysteries in the movie industry, the murder o...

In this episode Lynn tells us about her recent kinda run in with Synanon while in Europe, and about the wild California cult that started it all. The phrases, 'tough love', 'today is the first day of the rest of your life', and 'cold turkey', may not have the happy origin that we want them to since they were all popularized by megalomaniac and cult leader Charles Dederich Sr. Just remember folks,...

Extrasode time! Regina brings us the story of Unsinkable Sam, a cat with unbelievable luck. He not only survived WWII, but he survived it on multiple sinking boats.  Enjoy another tale of animal hijinks, because we don't deserve animals. Find us at www.disturbinginterests.com Facebook The Disturbing Interests Podcast Twitter @podcast_di, @EvileQueen, @RatsnHats Email us at disturbinginterests...

That's right she's back from Europe, and in this episode Lynn tells us about the provocative and some what sad life of one of the first femme fatals, Mata Hari. She is taking us on her own little euro trip over the next few episodes. Meanwhile, Regina proves that you cannot teach her how to spell restaurant, or say Mata Hari when it counts. Find us at www.disturbinginterests.com Facebook The Distu...

In this episode Regina tells us about Theodosia Burr Alston's dramatic life and mysterious disappearance. Theodosia was the woman known as America's first gentlewoman, intelligent, courageous, and a trend setter. Top it all off with being in the midst of several political whirlwinds because of her father and it makes for a wild ride. Find us at www.disturbinginterests.com Facebook The Disturbing I...

In this episode Lynn takes us on a whacky and wild ride with the tale of The Highgate Cemetery Vampire. Do you like the banana pants era better known as the seventies? Perhaps you are a fan of old cemeteries or spooky legends? If so this story with at least two headless corpses, a possible vampire, and two alleged wizards with a pretty big beef might be the tale for you! Find us at www.disturbingi...

In this episode Lynn brings us the story of Douglas Snair, the Luckiest Man in Canada. The ladies have seen some interesting titles assigned to people over the years, and they are mostly deserved, Douglas lives up to this rule! This story shows that The Halifax Explosion seems to be the subject material that keeps on giving.  Meanwhile Regina forces us to ask, do you want to play a game? That...

In this episode Lynn takes us to Halifax in 1917 and the horrendous explosion that rocked a community for decades. The story is one of horror, amazement, and sadness which leaves our two hosts wondering how they had never heard of this event before. Find us at www.disturbinginterests.com Facebook The Disturbing Interests Podcast Twitter @podcast_di, @EvileQueen, @RatsnHats Email us at disturbingin...

In this new tale Regina brings us a love story of the most gothic kind while Lynn delights us with owls. First Reg dives into the story of The Corpse Queen of Portugal, Ines de Castro, and her love Pedro the First, The Cruel. In a gruesome love story for the ages Pedro coins the term "f@ck around and find out" while inspiring art for generations and winning the heart of every little gothling to co...

Season 5 is turning out to be a pretty whacky place for our hosts! Regina brings us the story of The Great Emu War with Australia making us all question ourselves as we cheer against our species, yet again. While Lynn brings us the horror inducing tale of the Dolphin saturation accident leaving us feeling a proper respect for the ocean. The world is a strange place that is filled with disturbing a...

Season 5 is off with a bang as Regina tells us the tail of hippo ranching and what could have been a very big aggressive problem in the south. This story is busting at the seams with kooky characters, bad ideas, and a sense of entitlement that only the early 1900's can bring. It also makes us question what might have been if 'lake cow bacon' had become a core element in the American diet. Lynn com...

This is the second of two holiday episodes from the Darkcast Network's podcast creators! Enjoy tales from the nice list from many of the talented indie podcasts on the Darkcast Network. Enjoy this holiday treat from Disturbing Interests and maybe discover other enjoyable podcasts in the process. Find us at www.disturbinginterests.com Facebook The Disturbing Interests Podcast Twitter @podcast_...

This is the first of two holiday episodes from the Darkcast Network's podcast creators! Enjoy tales from the naughty list from many of the talented indie podcasts on the Darkcast Network. Enjoy this holiday treat from Disturbing Interests and maybe discover other enjoyable podcasts in the process. Find us at www.disturbinginterests.com Facebook The Disturbing Interests Podcast Twitter @podcas...

In our season 4 finale Lynn tells us about a time when the world put animals on trial. Journey back to those madcap times when pigs were dressed in their greatest finery and sent into court to answer for their wicked ways! Not a single kangaroo to be found, but fun none the less! We also get to hear about that time a dead pope was dug up and tried by the church. Find us at www.disturbinginterests....

In this episode Regina tell us about the untimely loss of punk legend Mia Zapata from the Gits. Though committed in the 90's Mia’s case is still felt in Seattle to this day.  Lynn brings us the story of Edmund Creffield and his Holy Roller Cult from Oregon. If you need more fire in your worship, then this is the story for you! A special thanks to all those who joined us for PNW Truecrime Fest...

In this episode Regina takes us on a blood soaked tale of revenge for love that has it all. That's right, fires, sieges, saints, Vikings, and a bunch of questions about bird logistics. How could you miss out on this one? Come hear the tale of Saint Olga of Kiev, the very queen of f@ck around and find out. Come see us live at PNW Truecrime Fest on October8th & 9th! Find us at www.disturbinginte...