So Bizarre

It's holiday season, so let's talk families! In this episode, we delve into the story of the Bloody Benders, America's first serial killer family, who ran a roadside tavern in 1870s Kansas where travelers kept disappearing.

This is a story about a man who, against all odds, survived a 3.5 Foot pole through his brain. Not only did he survive, but if we’re being honest, he was more productive than most of us are out here with fully intact brains.

In this episode, we dive into the Bermuda Triangle, the notorious stretch of ocean blamed for missing ships and planes fueling decades of conspiracy theories. Is something actually afoot or do we all need to collectively take a beat?

Wars are absolutely no laughing matter. But perhaps there is one exception. In 1932 Australia went to war with the native Emus (because of course they did), and we’re not going to spoil it for you or tell you who won, but there is zero doubt that you will be… Emused.  We will not be apologizing for that pun, deal with it.

Grab your crucifix, holy water, and local priest. In this episode, we explore why the most terrifying part of The Exorcist isn’t demonic possession, but perhaps a director without any restraint.

Who amongst us hasn’t had an uncontrollable laughing fit in middle school that dragged your friends into it and got everyone in trouble? But what if it lasted for months? In this episode we dive into a laughter epidemic that remains a mystery, even to this day.

What started as a family trip rapidly devolved into one of the most terrifying, peculiar, and ultimately tragic tales. In this episode, find out what caused a set of seemingly normal twins to act not just out of character, but completely out of control.

Magic, deception, and obsession come together to create one of the most interesting rivalries between Mina Crando, aka the Witch of Lime Street, and none other than the great escape artist, Harry Houdini.

Don’t you hate it when you go on your honeymoon and get abducted by aliens? This story explores what the Hills recounted on the night of September 19, 1961, and how a missing two-hour window proved to be truly bizarre.

Talk about a pregnancy scare. In the mid-18th century, Mary Toft made the news for giving birth to rabbits. Was it weird? Yes. Was it gross? It sure was. So, obviously, let’s get into it.

Mad king? More like sad king. This episode explores the life of Mad King Ludwig, who ruled Bavaria for over two decades in the late 19th century. Strange, weird, bizarre, or just plain misunderstood? You decide.