Crypts and Corks

Send us Fan Mail Hello Corkies! There lived a certain man in Russia a long time ago, he was big and strong , in his eyes a flaming glow. Get the reference? Good because this week we're covering the Mad Monk himself: Rasputin! DJ describes how this mysterious man rose from humble origins as a Siberian peasant to being the savior of the heir to the Imperial Russian Throne.  Stick around at the...

Send us Fan Mail Ahoy Corkies! We hope you've got your sea legs handy as we discuss the most infamous and feared pirate in the Western World: Blackbeard! Paul takes on an adventure from the early life of Edward Teach up until his death brought upon by the Royal Navy. But, the fun doesn't stop there as he discusses some spookifying hauntings. So cozy up, don't let the captain too clo...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Corkies! This week we're going to visit Jamaica for one of their most haunting stories: that of Annie Palmer, the White Witch of Rose Hall. This cruel and sadistic woman is said to have murdered three husbands and tortured multiple slaves. But who is the real Annie Palmer and is she still wandering around Rose Hall? Johnny Cash thinks so and maybe we do too! Don't...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Corkies! Its that time of the week again, so hold on to your hats and put down that Benadryl, because today we are talking about the Hat Man! The Hat Man is perhaps the most famous shadow person out there. So, join us as we dive into the lore and stories of people who have encountered this terrifying shadow person in a brimmed hat. So, pour your paranormal pairing or creepy...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Corkies! This week we’re going up north to visit Nessie’s less famous but more sociable cousin the Ogopogo! Its history dates back to the First Nations tribes who inhabited the shores of Lake Okanagan and to this very day it still makes appearances to sharp eyes tourists and boaters! We had so much fun with this one and no matter how many times Paul says DJ’s in love with Og...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Spooky Friends! Hope you’re prepared for this doozy! We’re going to the infamous Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum. This former mental hospital hospital was quickly overrun with patients due to the ridiculous list of reasons you could be admitted for and descended in chaos resulting in the deaths of patients and nurses. Come along with us as we explore the history, hauntings, a...

Send us Fan Mail Ahoy Spooky Friends! DJ warned you and his warning was for good reason as we return to one of his favorite topics: the Titanic! This week we’ll be discussing the spirits that still haunt from that frigid April night in 1912. And joining us is our dear friend and fellow Titanic Kid Citrus Skies! Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe! Got story suggestions or personal stori...

Send us Fan Mail Lights! Camera! Action! Are you ready to explore some haunted movie sets with us? Sometimes the sets of the horror movies we love to scare us are just as frightening behind the scenes—IF NOT MORE FRIGHTENING! And joining us is film industry insider T Grimm! Places everyone because you won’t want to miss this one! Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe! Got story suggestion...

Send us Fan Mail APRIL FOOLS! We hope you enjoy this surprise, bonus episode. In this episode we find ourselves in Salem , Mass.  learning about the magical life of Laurie Cabot: The official Witch of Salem. Join us as we sip on Prophecy Wines Pinot Noir and learn all about the bewitching life of Laurie Cabot. Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe! Got story suggestions or personal storie...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Spooky Friends! Welcome back to Fall River once for for the finale of our Lizzie Borden series! After the chaos of the murders and the trial we come to see what or who lingers on at the Borden house, now a bed and breakfast and museum, and Lizzie’s later home, Maplecroft! Thanks for joining us on this wild ride!! Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe! Got story sugg...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Spooky Friends! Welcome back to Fall River as we explore Lizzie Borden further and discuss her trial for the ax murders of her father and step mother. Join us as we discuss the distinguished legal teams for and against Lizzie, the bizarre court room evidence, and DJ’s hot take on whodunnit! Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe! Got story suggestions or personal sto...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Spooky Friends! Welcome to our very first multi part story as we cover Lizzie Borden! One of America’s most notorious accused murderers today we cover her early life, her tumultuous family life with her miserly father and hated step-mother, and the lead up of the infamous murders. Get your petticoats on and your parasols ready as we head to late Victorian Massachusetts and t...

Send us Fan Mail Hello spooky friends! Today we visit with one of the most famous cryptids: the Jersey Devil. Come along with us as we discuss it's cursed beginnings to it's run in with Napoleon's brother to it's headline grabbing weeklong sighting spree. It's one heck of a ride filled with Ben Franklin ghost jokes, beating devils with brooms, and a good ol' ghost pup...

Send us Fan Mail Hello spooky friends! Today we travel from Edwardian England to the Egypt of the Pharaohs as we discuss the case of Omm Sety. Born Dorothy Eady to middle class English parents at the beginning of the 1900s, a childhood injury left her with memories of another life and a yearning to return to her previous home. In the years that would follow, Omm Sety would become one of the world&...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Spooky Friends! Today we're going to the most famous house in America: the White House! While it may be the most competitive piece of real estate (c'mon, have you seen the state of American politics) what is absolutely not up for debate is how extremely haunted it is! From the ghost of old Honest Abe Lincoln to a mysterious Demon Cat join us as sip on a Federalist...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Spooky Friends! We’re so excited to collaborate with Matthew Tucker and Kris Grady of Haunt Seekers LLC! We discuss the infamous McKamey Manor: the self proclaimed “most extreme haunted attraction in the world” and its weird AF business practices which give us the ick big time!  Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe! Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is one of our freakiest episodes yet! Definitely not for the faint of heart we dive into the gruesome history of Madame Delphine LaLaurie and the absolute horror and torment she put slaves through in her New Orleans mansion and the ghosts that remain there to this day. Join us as we drink 19 Crimes The Punishment Pinot Noir and dissect this absolutely horrific story....

Send us Fan Mail Hello Spooky Friends! Enter freely of your own will. Come freely. Go safely. And leave something of the happiness you bring! Join as we venture to the Carpathian mountains of Romania to what is called Dracula's Castle: Bran Castle! We'll explore it's rich and long history from trading post to royal residence of absolute badass icon Queen Marie of Romania and the tru...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Spooky Friends! We hope you're bundled up nice and warm as we dive headfirst into the Dyatlov Pass Incident. This story of nine Russian hikers who were found dead after having fled their tent in the dead of night really spooked the both of us. But, we managed to ward off the cold with some delightful White Russians as our first Creepy Cocktail as we discussed the possib...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Spooky Friends! They’re coming to get you, friends, they’re coming to get you. Today we are doing a deep dive into Zombies and looking at how they evolved from Haitian Vodou into modern movie monsters. As we shed light on Vodou and the modern zombie’s creation in our hometown of Pittsburgh, we sip on Zombie Chard from Chateau Diana. You’re definitely gonna wanna keep your cr...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Spooky Friends! I hope you're prepared for this doozy of a story! This week we discuss the Newport Tower: a seemingly out of place stone tower in the middle of Newport, Rhode Island that was once a colonial windmill. However, it's odd appearance has led some to say it's much older than the English colonists. Join us as we sip on a Kindzmarauli wine. Don't...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Spooky Friends! Welcome to our scariest episode yet: Black Eyed Kids! These creepy little m-fers scare the literal bejubus out of both of us (DJ because of the demonic behavior and Paul because they're kids). Join us for some terrifying tales as we sip on  Apothic Dark Red Blend. Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe! Got story suggestions or personal stories?...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Spooky Friends! Happy New Year! We hope 2024 is as bright and shining to you as all of you are to us! We wanted to do a bonus episode where we do Tarot readings and see what the upcoming year holds for us. Join us to find out and toast with as as we sip on a Michelle Brut Champagne! Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe! Got story suggestions or personal stories? Em...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Spooky Friends and Happy New Year! We're super excited to have Alex Star joining us today as we discuss Titanic Prophecies! It was the largest and grandest ship in the world, practically unsinkable--which is why everyone was so shocked when it sank. Well, not quite everyone. Today we delve into stories of people who foresaw the Ship of Dreams becoming a waking nightmare...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Spooky Friends and Merry Christmas! This week we're diving into everyone's favorite Christmas cryptid: Krampus! This yuletide demon accompanies St. Nicholas in the Alpine regions of Europe dooling out punishments to bad children...makes you glad to have gotten coal as a kid! Joining us is our dear friend ViiVian Spice sharing with us her takes on the paranormal, Ch...