The Mourning Girls

In episode 58, The Girls discuss serial killers (loosely) while enjoying some fall snacks. THIS EPISODE’S AUDIO IS THE WORST AND WE’RE SORRY! If you or anyone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Join us in donating to the ⁠Urgent Relief for Gaza’s Children⁠ and/or The Black Panthers We are looking to hire a social med...

In episode 56, Natalie discusses the tragedy of Elizabeth Short, aka The Black Dahlia. You can now watch our episodes on YouTube ! If you or anyone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Join us in donating to the ⁠⁠Urgent Relief for Gaza’s Children⁠⁠ and/or ⁠The Black Panthers⁠ Get your ⁠⁠merch⁠⁠ now! Follow us on Insta...

In episode 56, The Girls each share their favorite Summerween Movie recommendations. Are your favorites on our list? Check this episode out on YouTube for some extra behind the scenes moments: https://youtu.be/jpaTp4hTSzg If you or anyone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Join us in donating to the ⁠Urgent Relief fo...

In episode 55, Hilary shares some very interesting stories of Chinese Cryptids. Our podcasts are now recorded! Watch us on ⁠YouTube⁠ ! Trigger Warnings: Sexual violence including children, Severe physical mutilation, Cruel confinement, Extreme cruelty to enslaved individuals, Child abuse/neglect If you or anyone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Life...

In episode 54, The Mourning Girls recount their adventures in NOLA and Natalie gets into the monster that was Delphine LaLaurie. Our podcasts are now recorded! Watch us on YouTube ! Trigger Warnings: Sexual violence including children, Severe physical mutilation, Cruel confinement, Extreme cruelty to enslaved individuals, Child abuse/neglect, Chattel slavery If you or anyone you know is having sui...

In episode 53, Hilary unfolds the legend, myth, and truth behind New Orlean’s Casket Girls in preparation for next month’s adventures. Between the tale, they prattle on incessantly about anything and everything like politics, memes, old social media platforms, and more. If you or anyone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (82...

In episode 52, Natalie and Hilary gab about all things film: gothic literature entering the silver screen, faithful and failed adaptations, horror, and more. If you or anyone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Join us in donating to the ⁠Urgent Relief for Gaza’s Children⁠ and/or The Black Panthers Get your ⁠merch⁠ no...

In episode 51, Hilary horrifies Natalie with the details of Aleister Crowley and his encounter with Lam. Diving into to his history, writing, and philosophies nearly killed us but we did it for you. This episode discusses historical occult practices, ritual magic in an academic context, drug use as historical fact, sexual exploitation, psychological distress, and alleged encounters with non-human...

In episode 50, Natalie discusses what is known about the very new criminal case of Jonathan Gerlach, who is being charged with 26 counts of burglary, 26 criminal counts of trespass, 100 counts of abuse of a corpse, 100 counts of receiving stolen property, 26 counts of intentional desecration of a public monument, and other related and developing offenses in Pennsylvania. Kelly, the wonderful owner...

In episode 49, we bring you good tiding of great horror! Enjoy Victorian spooky short stories with us as we descend into the darkest time of year. Join us in donating to the ⁠Urgent Relief for Gaza’s Children⁠ Trigger Warning Please be mindful of the following triggers: death, suicide, addiction, murder, sexual violence, etc. If you or anyone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please call the N...

In episode 48, we’re back on our Ethel Cain bullshit. Natalie deep dives through the most recent album and breaks down, track by track, the story and lore behind this new installment of Ethel’s saga. Join us in donating to the ⁠Urgent Relief for Gaza’s Children⁠ Trigger Warning Please be mindful of the following triggers: death, suicide, addiction, murder. If you or anyone you know is having suici...

In episode 47, the girls get spooooooky for Samhain. Natalie starts off the episode with Appalachian folklore and Hilary brings it home with how the original Pagan traditions of Samhain (Halloween) has transformed today. Join us in donating to the ⁠Urgent Relief for Gaza’s Children⁠ Trigger Warning Please be mindful of the following triggers: death, suicide, addiction, murder. If you or anyone you...

In episode 46, Hilary dives into the mysterious death of Hollywood’s beloved actress, Natalie Wood. And surprise to no one, it goes off the rails so buckle up!!! Join us in donating to the ⁠Urgent Relief for Gaza’s Children⁠ Trigger Warning Please be mindful of the following triggers: death, addiction. If you or anyone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Preventi...

We’re back? Natalie and Hilary dive into the movie Sinners written and directed by Ryan Coogler SO SPOILERS OBVIOUSLY. No seriously, if you haven’t seen it, go watch it and then come back. Join us in donating to the ⁠Urgent Relief for Gaza’s Children⁠ Trigger Warning Please be mindful of the following triggers: death, addiction. If you or anyone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please call th...

Hello ghouls! Quick update about the rest of 2024. We'll see you next year. Love, Hilary and Natalie

In this bonus episode, Natalie and Hilary catch up and talk about specter, spooks, and spirits. And once again, the discussion careens from our haunted history to family death to squirrels and more! Trigger Warning Please be mindful of the following triggers: death, suicide, addiction. If you or anyone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-...

In episode 43, Natalie and Hilary get to hang out with Ruby aka Flower Face. We dive into astrology, psychics, and dream interpretations along with her upcoming LP dropping on November 1st entitled Girl Prometheus. As usual, topics weave in and out of deep sea mysteries, Twilight, addictive phone games, unhinged FYPs, a dog named Duck playing with a duck, and more! Listen to Flower Face’s new albu...

In episode 42, Hilary sheds light on the most infamous haunted dolls. And wouldn’t you know it, we completely go off topic and discuss closed practices, kids growing up, debate if big or small feet are better, Twilight, and more! The farts that you hear are redacted words that we needed to edit out of the episode for our safety and yours! Join us in donating to the ⁠Urgent Relief for Gaza’s Childr...

In episode 41, Natalie and Hilary shoot the preverbal s-h-!-t and talk about real vampires. As to be expected, the discussion whiplashes between topics like serial kills, MCR, loud cats, and more! Join us in donating to the ⁠Urgent Relief for Gaza’s Children⁠ Get your ⁠merch⁠ now! Follow us on Instagram @ themourninggirls Send us your questions and stories to themourninggirlspod@gmail.com For adve...

In episode 40, Natalie and Hilary return from their summer hiatus to catch up. With no focused topic, chaos ensues and discussions ricochet from RFK, airport etiquette, Beatrice’s entry intro to the pod, and more! Join us in donating to the ⁠Urgent Relief for Gaza’s Children⁠ Get your ⁠merch⁠ now! Follow us on Instagram @ themourninggirls Send us your questions and stories to themourninggirlspod@g...

In episode 39, Hilary tears into the legend of The Bunny Man. Due a baby sitting very low in Hilary’s uterus, topics zig-zag around around the hammock bus man, Bundt cakes, Klansman, Natalie’s lack of movie knowledge, and more! As a bonus, Natalie shares pro-Palestinian companies that can be supported during this time. Trigger Warning Please be mindful of the following triggers: conspiracy theorie...

In episode 38, Hilary explores some of the strangest unsolved mysteries. Due to our recording sessions being out of wack and massive fatigue, discussions weave around The Met Gala, Kendrick vs. Drake, O’Reilley Auto Parts, British genitals, and more! Trigger Warning Please be mindful of the following triggers: death, murder, conspiracy theories. If you or anyone you know is having suicidal thought...

In episode 37, Natalie unveils the spooky places around Salem and her own experiences. Due to dropping down to biweekly episodes, discussions weave around around Olive Garden, man vs. bear, The Osbornes, Bridgerton and more! Trigger Warning Please be mindful of the following triggers: rape, sexual assault, death, suicide, conspiracy theories. If you or anyone you know is having suicidal thoughts,...

In episode 36, Hilary dons her tinfoil hat and gets into the conspiracies around the Denver International Airport. Due to time away and healing from loss, topics range from Jojo Siwa, the body and blood of Christ, mirrors, and more! Trigger Warning Please be mindful of the following triggers: death, suicide, conspiracy theories. If you or anyone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please call th...

In episode 35, Hilary unravels the history behind the curse of the Guinness family. Due to two weeks apart, topics range from Salem, Trixie & Katya, jacuzzi jets, and more! Trigger Warning Please be mindful of the following triggers: dead, assassination, suicide, drug abuse, drug overdose. If you or anyone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeli...