Family Plot

So in this episode Laura, Krys and Dean discuss Valentines Day, mostly in Krysta's corner before we dig into the life of Harry Oakes. We discuss his life, how he discovered his fortune, how he met his young wife and became a British Citizen and earned the title of Baronet as he settled in the Bahamas. The Bahamas was governed by the Duke of Windsor, the former King of England Edward the VIII and h...

This week we discuss folklore, American style as we discuss Pecos Bill. We discuss his author, Edward "Tex" Sinnett O'Reilly, his author's life as an American serviceman and a mercenary and how growing up in the late days of the Wild West affected him. We talk about Pecos himself, his love of Slue Foot Sue and why no one puts Slue Foot Sue in a corner. We talk those that have played the character...

In this episode, Krysta talks Supernatural and butterflies in her corner and then we discuss the happenings at Kent State University in Kent Ohio on May 4th 1970. We discuss the history that surrounded and led up to the Vietnam Conflict and America's involvement, we discuss how the students at Kent State began engaging in public protests as early as 1966. Then we discuss the events of May 4th itse...

This week Family Plot Podcast goes full true crime AND folklore with a little visit to New Orleans in 1919 to meet an unknown serial killer who is forever tied to the history of New Orleans and New Orleans Jazz! We mmet his supposed victims and we meet a few suspects who might have done the dastardly deeds. We talk about contributions made in his name to music as well as his appearance in the 'Cov...

In this episode we discuss Echo as well as the Legend of Vox Machina before we discuss a few things in Krysta's Corner and then we settle down to discuss a documented conflict between a young Houdini in 1897, long before he became famous for it, 'Professor' Houdini went up against a spiritualist in Saint Joseph, Missouri. We discuss the spiritualism movement, Harry's dislike of it, some of his mor...

In this episode Krysta, Laura and Dean examine the life of Norma Jean Mortenson and how she changed into film star Marilyn Monroe. We learn about her life, her failures, her successes, her constant low self-esteem and so much more. We kick the year off right talking the histroy and folklore of Marilyn Monroe! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/family-plot--4670465...

In this episode, Laura, Krysta and Dean cover the stories the've done in 2023 as well as a few last minute stories and wish plenty of well upon their listeners and guests in this very special New Year Episode of the Family Plot Podcast! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/family-plot--4670465/support .

This week, Krysta, Laura and Dean examine the Alaskan Bar and Hotel in Juneau Alaska. We discuss a brief history of the state, how Juneau became the capital city, and the building of the Alaskan Hotel itself. We talk it's founders, it's history, the sad tragic tales that occured under it's roof and of course we discuss it's hauntings, those we can explain and those we can't in this special Seward'...

In this episode, Krys, Laura and Dean are joined by author Jane Nightshade as they discuss four tales of Christmas covering folktales, history, true crime AND the Paranormal all while they discuss Jane's book Scream Full of Ghosts and her upcoming book Shudder Full of Ghosts and so much more in this Christmas, man is Jane a great writer extra long and a little distorted but still tons of fun episo...

This week, we dig into the myth of Cu Chulainn, Irish hero and prime example of great story-telling with some troubling narratives aside. We discuss his unusual birth, the way he earned his name, the tales of his youth with the troop at Emain Macha, his training at the hands of the warrior-woman Scathach in Scotland and how he earned his dreaded barbed spear the Gae Bulg. We talk of his legendary...

On this episode of the Family Plot Podcast, we go to LA in 1934 to discuss the LA Times article about the discovery of a 'lizard city' beneath Los Angeles. The article claims that 'geophysical engineer' G. Warren Shufelt (Shufeld in some sources) used his 'radio x-ray to peer a thousand feet below the city where he discovered a city in the shape of a lizard filled with massive treasures, gold tabl...

In this episode we discuss Sacagawea! How she came to join Lewis and Clark's Corps of discovery what her role was, what she did unofficially and about her life in general. Krysta discusses Supernatural and Laura talks how hard it is to get Dean to change topics in this special, Wow, I didn't know that episode of the Family Plot Podcast! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/...

A burglar breaks into your home, what do you do? David Byron Smith, 64, responded by installing video surveillance and when he saw the person he believed to be responsible for the burglaries, he laid a trap killing him AND his cousin and then waited 24 hours to call the police. All this on Thanksgiving day. We discuss this case, the victims Haile Kifer and Nicholas Brady, their actions as well as...

In this episode, Krysta takes us into her corner to tell us about school and how holiday stress is beginning to creep in. She also talks about how hard it is to have a caregiver personality and not take time for one's self. Then we dive in and learn about Mary Pickford, aka Gladys Marie Smith. We learn about her birth, her early life, her time on the Toronto stage before coming to America to get o...

In this episode, we investigate the first highly publicized school shooting in the United States. We head back to 1979 and meet 16 year old Brenda Ann Spencer, find out who she was, we look into the state of the world, of California and of San Diego before we settle into the details of the shooting itself. We also discuss goings on in Krysta's Corner and talk changes that resulted from this school...

In this episode of the Family Plot Podcast we talk Jack the Ripper! His most likely victims, the area of Whitechapel in 1888, suspects and so much more. Krysta talks her love interest Bunny and about life on a high school debate team in her Catching Up with Krysta segment in our final spooky season episode of the Family Plot Podcast! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/pod...

This episode sees us revisit Robert the Doll from our haunted dolls episode (this was a ways back). We talk his origin, how he came to be the property of Robert Eugene Otto, how the doll got his name, how many claim to have been cursed by Robert for disrespecting him in some manner or another. Krysta introduces us to Gemini, one of her original masks, and so, so much more in this penultimate spook...

In this episode, we discuss a murder that happened in Pocatello Idaho in 2006. The killers wore masks and tried to terrorize and torture their victim before they took her life. We discuss the murder of Cassie Jo Stoddart on this spooky season episode of the Family Plot Podcast! But first, we talk to Krys about her corner, things going on in her world, her sick/mental health day and good things we'...

So, this episode is packed full of all the things. IN Krysta's Corner she discusses her first oratory AND her Halloween Costume and Mom chimes in with hers as well. Afterwards, we get into this week's topic, the house whose former address was 112 Ocean Avenue in Amityville, New York. We discuss it's construction, as well as debunk a few beliefs that taint the house's reputation to today. Then we d...

In this episode of the Family Plot Podcast, Krys talks makeup and Halloween costumes in her corner before we dive deep into our topic Haunted Atchison Kansas. We talk the city's history, briefly and then dive in to the various haunted locations including the Sallie House, Glick Mansion and so much more. We talk Dean's upcoming Call of Cthulhu game and so, so much more in this special spooky season...

Hey everyone! This episode is a fun jaunt through the Wild West as we talk Robert Leroy Parker aka Butch Cassidy. We talk his birth, his life, his crimes, his gang, the Wild Bunch and his sometime partnership with Harry Longabaugh better known as the Sundance Kid. Krysta first takes us through her day and a good few other things in her corner in this all kinds of fun a little historical, a little...

In this episode, we briefly hear from Lexi asking about Fairy tales before we dive deep into this topic. Bur first, as always, Krysta has some words from her corner. Then we take three Fairy Tales, The Brave Little Tailor, Little Red Riding Hood and The Billy Goats Gruff. We discuss the stories themselves, their origins as cautionary tales and their appearance in pop culture. We discuss all the fo...

In this episode, Krys talks school in her corner while Dean layeth the (audio) slappeth down on Laura's light puns prompting Krys to revolt with the monitor inserting a whole host of unnecessary noises. Then we get into the meat of this episode as we dive into Bhangarh Fort, it's history, the curses that many believe caused it to fall and the hauntings recorded by those who live in the area in thi...

So in this episode, Krys goes into her corner to tell us about school, about how tired high school makes her, about Genshin Impact and so much more. Then we also discuss Dean's upcoming birthday, leading us to discuss this week's topic. A man born to religious parents in the 1870's, Brother XII firmly believed he was destined for spiritual greatness and eventually settled on Theosophy to explain h...

So, the Tower of London? A nearly 1000 year old landmark and now, a part of the monarchy's real estate holdings but what do you know about it? Today, we talk about the castle's origins, it's creation as a symbol of Norman might by William the Conqueror since then it has gone on to become a Royal Mint, a garrison, a palace, an armory, a raven's nest, a prison and a site of many murders and bloody e...