Creeps & Coffee

Imagine being sentenced to ten years in jail. How would you survive?  Confessions of a Prison Cook: A Fusion of Food & Crime  is based on the true story of a New York banker’s incarceration and redemption after becoming the inmates’ chef. We had the pleasure of chatting with co-author Erika Somerfeld about the 10-year journey of writing Confessions of a Prison Cook and some of the cr...

The gang is back and more chaotic than ever! This week, we are again joined by our extra-special guests, Conor and Anna, to discuss some of our favourite spooky creatures from around the world. Even better, we discuss how so many cryptid stories are connected from city to city, country to country, and culture to culture! From the trickster element of the Cornish pixies to the untrustworthy nature...

What's better than a new episode of Creeps & Coffee? A new BIRTHDAY special episode! This week, in celebration of our lovely co-host Jaimie, we are diving into the inspiration behind Netflix's hit series Stranger Things . Originally titled 'Montauk', many of the events in the show were inspired by the stories of mysterious government testing out of Montauk, New York. What exactly was going on...

What do you get when you put four drunk best friends in a room and hand them a microphone? An hour-long discussion about the origins of the Great Pyramids! For the first time in Creeps & Coffee history, we're joined by some special guests for a round table talk about the last wonder of the Ancient world - the pyramids at Giza. Was it purely human intelligence that led to their creation? Are we...

A new week, a new episode of Creeps & Coffee - we're back! And boy, do we have a story for you this time around. Between 1947 and 1991, geopolitical tensions were at an all-time high between Western and Eastern Blocs. The Cold War was a time of great anxiety and stress for the world at large, but beyond the threat of an atomic war, there lay a greater threat: aliens. Join us this week as we lo...

Everybody loves a good conspiracy, and we are absolutely no different. This time around, we're taking a glance at some of the more popular conspiracy theories floating around in the zeitgeist these days! From flat earth to ancient people of the sea, join us as we explore six conspiracy theories that have really grabbed our attention. We even get to talk about some conspiracies of our own - well, J...

Can you believe it folks? It's been one whole year of Creeps & Coffee! When we started this show, we had no idea how it would go. We just knew we wanted to have fun and make some memories. Now here we are, one year later, with so many milestones to celebrate! Our first sponsorships, our first 1000 plays, listeners in over 23 countries around the world - and we have all of you to thank! We are...

We've all heard the phrase, "Don't drink the kool-aid." - it's typically said to dissuade people from pursuing a possibly dangerous idea despite having a positive reward suggested. It's become common vernacular, but where did this strange saying come from? Unfortunately, it would stem from the deranged beliefs of one man, which would lead to one of the worst mass murder-suicides the world would ev...

In March of this year, headlines around the globe drew attention to the mountains of Nasu, Japan. The world was captivated by news of the legendary sessho-seki - the killing stone - breaking in half, and with it, releasing a powerful spirit who had been trapped for 1000 years. Just who is this mysterious figure, and why did her release strike fear into the hearts of millions? Join us this week as...

In recent years, there has been a significant increase in discussions based on media control and privacy issues, particularly in regard to government interaction. These issues have been at the forefront of our minds thanks to the constant accessibility to news sources and social media... but is this really a new issue? In June of 2007, a 702-page document called the Family Jewels was declassified...

Traditional oral histories of the Navajo people have much to teach us about the world. Their creation myth, diné bahane', tells of the First World and the origins of life as we know it today; from it, we learn of Nihodilhil - the Dark World. Generally speaking, the darkness referred to here is a literal dark, before the creation of light and life. Navajo creation myths do, however, provide many st...

It's Kait's birthday! And to celebrate, she gets an episode to talk about her absolute favourite thing: the Titanic. This week, for our extra special birthday show, we get to hear about one of the wildest stories to come out of a Titanic survivor - the life of Violet Jessop. Who was this unsinkable woman? Why did she dedicate her life to the White Star Line? And for God's sake, why didn't she swea...

When the world gets to be a little too heavy, sometimes it's nice to take a detour from seriousness and explore the foolish paths that come from the human imagination. This week, we're doing exactly that! In celebration of our twentieth episode, we're asking the hard-hitting questions: Are all of the frogs in the USA really gay? Has Victoria's true secret been exposed? And how does burning down te...

Class is in session, and your resident paranormal enthusiasts are here to teach you all about different types of hauntings! Follow along with us as we dive into the umbrella term of 'haunting' and some true stories shared by those who have experienced them. What is the difference between residual and intelligent spirits? How do paranormal encounters influence 'real life' circumstances? And what th...

This week's episode comes with a content warning - this episode briefly discusses themes of abuse that may be triggering to some listeners. If this is an issue for you, we completely understand and will happily welcome you back for one of our other episodes! The word "monster" brings to mind many a horrid creature. More often than not, however, monsters are not lurking under your bed or in your cl...

In 1895, a mysterious article was published in The Boston Post highlighting medical mysteries in the United States. The author spread tales of mermaids, spider-people, and one man who would become a legend lasting centuries - a man named Edward Mordrake. The truth behind the existence of Edward Mordrake is not known, but the stories surrounding him and his "bonus" features have withstood the test...

In 1997, American scientists studying underwater volcanoes accidentally recorded what would become one of the top five most talked-about sounds in the world. Research has only given us information on 5% of the world's oceans, so what would make this unknown 'bloop' sound so special? Many people were eager to share their theories (and trust us, there were a lot ) before those same scientists claime...

No, this is not a continuation of episode 11, The Smiley Face Murders. This episode is, however, a product of the extensive research Kait did for that episode before realizing that The Happy Face Killer was a completely different topic. To round out 2021, we wanted to finish with a bang - and a bangin' amount of research was done. Who is Keith Hunter Jesperson? How did such an innocent symbol come...

In days of yore, Yule was a time to connect with and embrace the spirits around us - both good and bad. Particularly during the Victorian era, it was a time for families to gather and tell stories of haunting encounters, often with meaningful lessons behind them. It turns out that the holidays can be much more sinister than what we've been led to believe. This holiday season, join us in embracing...

In 2016, Twilight was all the rage. The love story of Edward and Bella was rivalled by many tweens who strived for that same deep connection of the main characters. Most young people were able to differentiate between fiction and reality, but for kids like Kim Edwards and Lucas Markham, that connection was all that mattered. Without the superhuman abilities that Edward and Jacob are able to use, w...

When people around the world think of Canada, there are common images that come to mind: a moose, a beaver, maybe a lumberjack with a cup from Tim's in hand. But behind the maple glaze covering people's views, Canada holds a plethora of cryptic stories and wild creatures that lurk in the wintery forests. Largely influenced by indigenous Canadians, tales of cryptids across the country are told all...

No matter where you live, graffiti is everywhere you look. It's one of the most accessible forms of art; grab a can of spray paint and go! But could there be something more sinister behind some of these tags? Join us this week as we explore a conspiracy theory nearly 30 years in the making, and the possible connection between 45 men whose lives were lost far too young. Were these deaths accidental...

Happy Halloween from your friends at Creeps & Coffee! To celebrate our absolute favourite day of the year, we're bringing all the spook your way with a collection of creepypasta stories from the depths of internet-creators minds. There will be cults, there will be zombies, there will be... russians? Join us to celebrate the scariest of days and our tenth episode! Thanks to all of you for suppo...

The psychology behind delusion is not yet fully explored - what is it that leads people to believe in new realities? In the case of 12-year-olds Morgan and Anissa, the driving force behind their murderous mission was an eight-foot-tall supernatural anomaly: the Slenderman. Where did he come from? What about him drew the girls in? Perhaps most importantly, how did an entry into a photoshop thread c...

People say that love makes us do crazy things. For some, that means stepping out of their comfort zones and trying new things; for others, love leads them to personal growth and happiness. In the case of Gwendolyn Graham and Catherine Wood, love was the driving force behind their murderous spree at Alpine Manor Nursing Home in the '80s. Join us for the first of our spooky October episodes as we te...