Spooky Science Sisters

In our third Halloween special episode we are sharing and trying to debunk some of our listeners’ spookiest experiences. Listen and let us know if you agree with our interpretations. Thank you to everybody who submitted a story and Happy Halloween! ** You can find our sources for this episode at spookysciencesisters.com. ** While you’re here, we’d love it if you could subscribe to our YouTube chan...

Why are black cats considered unlucky? Do we really have to worry about our children receiving poisoned candy? And what is the deal with Skeleton Lake? Find all of this out and more by listening to our second Halloween special episode. We explore the history of our favorite holiday, and some of the most popular Halloween superstitions and traditions. We discuss the many possible origins of trick-o...

Kenny Biddle, science enthusiast, Skeptical Help Bar videocast host, writer for the “I Am Kenny Biddle” blog on Facebook and Skeptical Inquirer magazine, and owner of a backyard tiki bar, joins us for a laugh-filled episode discussing the credibility of some of the most famous hauntings in America. We debunk photos from The Stanley Hotel (well-known as the inspiration for The Shining’s Overlook Ho...

Episode 11 is here! Listen as we take on Vampires. You will hear about some of your favorite fanged monsters, from Lord Ruthven to the Cullens to Count von Count. We discuss decomposition of the human body, and how a misunderstanding of medical disorders may have helped create what we now know as the vampire. ** You can find our sources for this episode at spookysciencesisters.com. ** While you’re...

In Episode 10, we take on the viral TikTok trend, Randonautica. We will tell you about some of our randonauting adventures and discuss how quantum physics plays a role in how the app works. Can your thoughts influence the coordinates the app generates, or are the things you witness while randonauting a complete coincidence? Listen to find out! ** You can find our sources for this episode at spooky...

In this special episode, we answer some fun questions to help you get to know us better! We also discuss a long-awaited follow up to our Skinwalker Ranch coverage. If you have not listened to episodes 4 & 5, you may want to go back and listen to those before starting this one. ** You can find our sources for this episode at spookysciencesisters.com. ** While you’re here, we’d love it if you could...

Freddy Krueger. Slenderman. James P. Sullivan (Sully). All three of these characters have one thing in common – they are modern day boogeymen, and their goal is to scare our children. In episode 8, we talk about the Boogeyman’s cultural origins, and his surprising importance in children’s development. We also discuss how the story of A Nightmare on Elm Street may be more real than you’d think. Soo...

Max and Cassie, our friends from Insanely Haunted podcast, join us in episode 7 for a hysterical second part to our ghost hunting equipment discussion. We debunk the Ovilus 5, infrared and full spectrum photography, and discuss how the Xbox Kinect became a popular tool in the ghost hunting community. Spirit Story Box makes its second appearance, and Paige finds out that the entity haunting her hom...

Bigfoot, everybody’s favorite cryptid, is up for Episode 6! If Bigfoot is real, what species would it be? We discuss all the possibilities and debunk everything from that famous Sasquatch video (you know the one), to the numerous big footprints that have been found. Would you kill a Bigfoot in the name of science? Listen to find out what we would do! ** You can find our sources for this episode at...

In this episode we continue our discussion about everybody’s favorite History Channel show, and attempt to debunk the secrets of the infamous Skinwalker Ranch. What happened to that radioactive cow? Have aliens really been visiting the ranch? What should you do if you find radioactive material on your property? Listen to find out! ** You can find our sources for this episode at spookysciencesister...

Hold on to your butts! Join us for a wild ride as we dive into the history of Skinwalker Ranch. We discuss the timeline of ownership and many of the seemingly unexplainable events that have occurred at this so-called Paranormal Disneyland. From UFO sightings to horse-sized wolf attacks, the Uintah Basin has seen it all. Not all things can be debunked in a single episode, though, so tune in next ti...

Episode 3 of Spooky Science Sisters has arrived! In this episode, we take on debunking Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs). What are UFOs? Are they flying saucers carrying extraterrestrials, or are they something far more mundane? What is actually going on in those videos released by the Pentagon? Listen in to hear us discuss all that and more! ** You can find our sources for this episode at spooky...

Have you ever watched a ghost hunting TV show and wondered how the flashlight trick works, or how an adorable teddy bear can detect paranormal activity in your home? Spooky Science Sisters are here to help! Join us as we debunk popular ghost hunting equipment and receive messages from the spirits haunting Meagan’s backyard. ** You can find our sources for this episode at spookysciencesisters.com....

Episode one of Spooky Science Sisters is here! In this episode we tackle the science behind demonic possessions, from speaking in tongues to walking on walls. We discuss how strong the power of suggestion really is and how an undiagnosed medical condition can lead people to believe they’re possessed. By the end of this episode you will be able to answer the question we have all been asking, “Is th...