Weekly Bizarre

What if the most haunted place in America isn't abandoned... but was once filled with music? This week, we're descending into the terrifying legends surrounding Bobby Mackey's Music World—a nightclub shrouded in stories of brutal murders, curses, restless spirits... and an alleged exorcism so disturbing it helped cement the building's haunted reputation. From the tragic death of Pearl Bryan to cla...

Some houses are haunted. Others seem to be waiting. This week, we descend into the terrifying history of Willows Weep—a home plagued by chilling encounters, whispered voices, shadow figures, and stories that have left even seasoned investigators questioning what lives inside its walls. Whether it’s legend or something far more sinister, one thing is certain… some doors should never be opened. Join...

In this episode, we dive into some of the most terrifying real-life experiences ever shared on Reddit. From chilling encounters with strangers and unexplained phenomena to moments that left people questioning reality itself, these firsthand accounts prove that sometimes the scariest stories are the ones that actually happened. Turn down the lights, lock the doors, and join us as they uncover the m...

we’re leaving the safety of home and heading down dark highways where something always seems to be waiting just beyond the reach of the headlights. We’re exploring some of Reddit’s most disturbing road trip stories—tales of isolated back roads, strangers who appear out of nowhere, eerie rest stops, unexplained encounters, and moments that left travelers questioning whether they escaped something h...

What happens when two young sisters die tragically... only to seemingly return years later in the bodies of twin girls born to the same family? In this chilling episode, we dive into the eerie case of the Pollock Twins-one of the most famous alleged reincarnation stories in modern history. From uncanny birthmarks and shared memories to strange behaviors that mirrored the lives of their deceased si...

James Dean. Hollywood’s rebel icon. A rising star with a need for speed. And a silver Porsche 550 Spyder that became one of the most infamous cars in American history. In this episode, we dive into the legend of “Little Bastard” — the sleek sports car Dean bought just days before the crash that killed him at only 24 years old. But the story didn’t end on that California highway. After the wreck, w...

We continue down the road on one of America’s most disturbing true crime mysteries — which eventually inspired Hollywood. Initially reported as a missing child, 9-year old Walter Collin's case was wildly mishandled and manipulated by the police. The Bizarre, disheartening case of Walter Collins, and the perseverance in the face of authority by his mother Christine is a jarring example of the p...

Join us as we unravel one of America’s most disturbing true crime mysteries — the disappearance of Walter Collins. What began as a missing child investigation spiraled into allegations of police corruption, public manipulation, and a nightmare that would grip the nation for decades. We’ll follow Christine Collins as she fights against the powerful Los Angeles Police Department after claiming the b...

What's in a name? Is it merely a simple means of identifying us? Or is it something more cosmic? A thread nudging us along our journey, and perhaps even our final destination? On October 12, 2000 a seemingly decent but unremarkable woman named Mary Morris was murdered in Houston, Texas. Three days later, another woman suffered the same fate in the same city. The Bizarre part? Both women shared...

What if the child you loved… wasn’t really yours? In this chilling episode, we dive into the eerie folklore of Changelings, mysterious beings said to replace human children, leaving families questioning reality itself. Across centuries and cultures, these unsettling tales blur the line between myth and fear. Tune in as we explore the origins, the stories, and the haunting legacy of Changelings. Yo...

In this episode, we head deep into one of the Pacific Northwest’s strangest legends: Mel’s Hole—a supposedly bottomless pit hidden somewhere in Washington state. First reported on late-night radio in the late 90s, the story quickly spiraled into a mix of government secrecy, paranormal claims, and Bizarre firsthand accounts.  We unpack how the legend took off, especially through appearances on Coas...

As a newly married couple, Ben & Lynn face the typical heights and challenges of their first year of marriage. That is, until Lynn starts to play pranks on Ben...to "peek" at him. Ben begins to find Lynn in unexpected and random places, both inside the house and out, with increasing Bizarreness in nature. He always catches her "peeking" upon him from these nooks. Despite hi...

We know we left you hanging off the edge of the cliff last week...now it's time to come full circle on the Bizarre mysteries of Skinwalker Ranch. What is really happening in Utah? From shadowy figures that vanish into thin air to creatures that defy biology; and it remains unexplained. Is it paranormal? Interdimensional? Or something even more unsettling? Tune in as we uncover the legends, the...

Something is watching… and it’s not human. This week, we’re delving into the chilling mysteries of Skinwalker Ranch—a place where reality seems to break. From shadowy figures that vanish into thin air to creatures that defy biology; this isn’t just folklore… it’s documented, witnessed, and still unexplained. What’s really happening on that land in Utah? Is it paranormal? Interdimensional? Or somet...

"In your right hand I see prison, in your left a criminal asylum." So was the fate of Leonarda Cianciulli, according to a gypsy palm reader. We unfurl her sinister journey, and ascertain what lead her to coerce, cut, boil, and serve her victims. Grab your teacakes and join us for part two! Email us: weeklybizarrepodcast@gmail.com Join us on Patreon: patreon.com/weeklybizarre

Come along as we unravel the twisted tale of Leonarda Cianciulli, Italy's most notorious serial killer. Born into an ill-fated and challenging childhood, Leonarda would grow up to be fiercely loyal to those she loved, even if it meant unspeakably depraved acts upon others. Email us: weeklybizarrepodcast@gmail.com Join us on Patreon: patreon.com/weeklybizarre

We are diving into some of the most shocking school scandals ever to make headlines. We break down unbelievable cases of misconduct, from teachers abusing their authority with the WHOLE basketball team for grades, to Bizarre school rules that went way too far, to dark mysteries that unfolded right on campus grounds.  Whether it’s corruption, cover-ups, or rules so ridiculous they almost sound made...

In an unassuming nature center in Omaha, Nebraska lives an ominous, notorious space: Hummel Park.  The site of Native American burial grounds, Hummel Park has been said to be the site of murder, satanic rituals, the steps to Hell, as well as an undercover sect of deformed, off the grid tribes capable of horrific acts.  We dive in with our friends from "Remain Roam Return" to get the Biza...

We journey into one of America’s oldest and most haunted college towns—Athens, Ohio. Beneath the charm of the “Harvard on the Hocking” lies a dark and unsettling history that continues to cast long shadows through its cobblestone streets and dormitories. However, no story of Athens is complete without the tragic tale of Margaret Schilling, whose mysterious death left behind an indelible mark—both...

What was the Sandown Clown?  A mysterious being that appeared to children near an otherwise peaceful creek in Sandown, UK, the interaction is boggling.  No one has been able to nail down the explanation.  Was it a hoax?  A fairy?  An extraterrestrial being?  Or did the children make the story up? Join us in attempting to unlock the mystery of the Sandown Clown. email us: weeklybizarrepodcast@gmail...

Jess & Montana delve into the creepy side of Reddit, and uncork eerie tales submitted by users. Creatures on the roof, mysteries in the attic, and "something" that follows you home...we've got spine tingling first-hand accounts that make you think twice about turning the lights off at night. Email us: weeklybizarrepodcast@gmail.com Join us on Patreon: Patreon.com/weeklybizarre

Catfishing has sadly become a regular part of our culture's everyday vocabulary. We take a dive into the origin of the term, how it arrived in the Miriam Webster dictionary, and also tiptoe through the human element of the original story behind it...and the reality series that it spawned. Email us: weeklybizarrepodcast@gmail.com Join us on Patreon: patreon.com/weeklybizarre

The Hills Have Eyes meets Wrong Turn? We untwine the legendary Scottish tale of Alexander Sawney Bean, who allegedly lived and raised generations of family in a cave for decades, ambushing and murdering victims for food and resources.  The details, both remarkable and gruesome, served as an inspiration for Wes Craven's 1977 film "The Hills Have Eyes."  Cannibalism, murder, incest...t...

Jess is joined by a special guest this week, her former roommate (and sister) Michelle! Jess and Michelle spent one eerie, strange year living in the Old House on 33.  Join them as they reminisce, and rehash the unexplained phenomena they lived through and survive, much of which they haven't discussed in years! Email us: weeklybizarrepodcast@gmail.com Join us on Patreon: patreon.com/weeklybiza...

Join us as we dive into one of the most disturbing true-crime cases of the 1990s: Henry Louis Wallace, infamously known as the  “ Taco Bell Strangler .”  Operating across North and South Carolina, Wallace used his everyday job and social connections to gain access to his victims, ultimately murdering 11 women while evading suspicion for years.  In this episode, Montana and Jess unpack how Wallace...