I Scream, You Scream Podcast

America’s first female serial killer who poisoned men with tea, or just another woman betrayed by the patriarchy? We’ll give you one guess 🙄 Lavinia Fisher famously showed up to her own execution in her wedding dress and had some of the most ~*interesting*~ last words we’ve ever heard, garnering her a salacious demonic reputation. Needless to say, we’re here to help set the record straight #FreeL...

Was he a holy man, a con artist, or just an (almost) unkillable weirdo? Grigori Rasputin rose from obscurity to become one of the most infamous figures in Russian history, managing to charm a royal family while leaving behind a trail of scandals. But how did he pull it off? And more importantly—how did he actually die? Join us as we unpack the absolutely bizarre life of Rasputin and his legendary...

A series of mysterious sudden deaths swept across the Chicagoland area in the fall of 1982, leaving the nation in a panic. We’d come to learn that a batch of Extra Strength Tylenol containing well above the lethal dose of potassium cyanide was to blame, forever changing the way consumers purchased over-the-counter medicine.  One of the most infamous police task forces in American history woul...

If you were a woman in 17th-century Italy, your options were limited…to say the absolute least. Enter Giulia Tofana, the infamous mastermind behind a Roman poisoning ring. With a few drops of her flagship product, Aqua Tofana, Giulia helped hundreds of women escape abusive marriages—one dead husband at a time. Join us as we unravel the legends of Aqua Tofana, its mysterious maker, and the legacy w...

Welcome to San Diego’s oldest cemetery, El Campo Santo! From unexplainable shadow figures, to a child ghost determined to follow you home, the haunted legends just do not quit in our last cemetery episode! STORY STARTS at 00:07:25 👻 Send us your haunting experience!   📚 A Haunted History of Invisible Women by Leanna Renee Hieber and Andrea Janes Welcome to I Scream, You Scream, a podcast wi...

Stairs that lead nowhere. Doors that open to plummeting drops. Wherever you go, the number 13 watches. Do you dare enter the labyrinth?  Come one, come all to the Winchester Mystery House—a sprawling maze of architectural oddities that’s captivated imaginations for over a century. Do the legends of architect and heiress Sarah Winchester hold water, or do long-lasting rumors overshadow the tru...

What do Princess Diana, St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 & a coffee cup have in common? They’re all high up on the list of things people have on their cemetery bucket list! Join us as we dive head first into the world of cemetery tourism - a form of dark tourism that goes so much deeper than searching for things that go bump in the night.  STORY STARTS at 00:09:30 Send us your haunting experience...

Greyfriars Kirkyard is home to one of the world’s most infamous poltergeists: Bloody Mackenzie. In life, he was responsible for the brutal torture and execution of 1,000+ prisoners—and in death, his reign of terror continues. Join us as we crack open his past and explore modern-day run-ins with ‘the best documented supernatural case of all time.’ STORY STARTS at 00:09:05 Explore books by Jan-Andre...

Today’s boozy bonus episode is brought to you by holiday French 75’s - with a heaping scoop of dreams and nightmares on top. Grab a glass, and help us ring in the new year as we tell spooky stories about sleep (or lack thereof), explore the folklore behind nightmares, and share a very special tale from listener Brooke! SPOOKINESS STARTS at 00:05:20 How to make the Holiday French 75 from Drinks wit...

In 1966, a horrifying tragedy struck the Welsh village of Aberfan, burying residents—including a school full of children—under a torrent of coal waste. As the nation grieved, psychiatrist John Barker created the Premonitions Bureau, a daring experiment to collect dreams and visions in hopes of preventing future tragedies. In this episode, we delve into the Aberfan disaster, the bureau’s progress,...

Scott Falater: Ruthless murderer or victim of his own sleep disorder? This is the story of the man who killed his wife and claimed he did it while… sleepwalking? Yeah, we have mixed feelings, too. Join us so we can all trauma dump together in this emotionally exhausting episode.  STORY STARTS at 00:05:55 Law Review: A Rude Awakening: What to do With the Sleepwalking Defense? Welcome to I Scre...

When Elva Zona Heaster died unexpectedly in 1897, her death was ruled an accident—until her ghost appeared with a shocking accusation. This haunting tale follows a mother’s relentless pursuit of justice in the only known case where a ghost’s testimony helped convict a murderer, forever cementing Zona’s place in American folklore.  STORY STARTS at 00:07:48 Welcome to I Scream, You Scream, a po...

Kathryn may have failed Intro to Biology her freshman year of high school by 0.6%, but that’s not stopping her from inserting herself into the conversation about sleep science! Step into a world where science and folklore combine to beg the question: Do we really know what’s happening to us while we’re asleep?! STORY STARTS at 00:12:10 Welcome to I Scream, You Scream, a podcast with your weekly sc...

This week, we’re diving into the scandalous story of Dolly Oesterreich, a woman whose love life went out the window—and into her attic. After marrying into high society, Dolly convinced her lover to move into her attic, where she hid him from her husband for years at a time. When the arrangement turned deadly, a bizarre cover-up rocked 1920s Los Angeles, and Dolly’s web of lies began to unravel. S...

🌟It’s time for our first GIVEAWAY!!🌟 We’re sending one lucky winner our very first Winter Solstice Survival Box, including everything you need to make it through those long, cold winter nights. Visit our Instagram or Facebook for a full list of what you’ll get!  Please enter by November 30, 2024. Winner will be announced on our Instagram & Facebook on December 3, 2024.  🌟How to en...

Edward Jones is back! And guess where he is? 🙄 We pick back up during Edward’s third break-in at Buckingham Palace, after which the British government goes to ludicrous extremes to keep him away. From secret agents and failed kidnappings to an infamously ill-fitting wig, this is where sh*t hits the fan. Join us as we bask in the absurdity of it all—and discover how one teenage oddball became a ro...

In this episode, we unravel the story of Edward Jones, a Victorian teen who simply WOULD 👏NOT 👏 stop breaking into Buckingham Palace. Edward evaded security for days at a time, rummaging through rooms, pocketing keepsakes, and even sneaking into the Queen’s private chambers (a scandal, I say!). His antics embarrassed the British government so much that they started operating outside the law to “...

This one is for all of us who share the feminine rage. It started on OnlyFans and ended in terror. This is the ~*very recent*~ story of Mauricio Guerrero, a young man who clearly does not understand how relationships are supposed to work, and massively fucked shit up as a result. Tune in if you want to be mad with us. STORY STARTS at: 00:11:11 Welcome to I Scream, You Scream, a podcast with your w...

This boozy bonus episode celebrates all things Halloween! Join us as we drink festive cocktails, swap urban legends, and tell bone-chilling ghost stories—two of which come straight from Kathryn's dad (thanks, Ken!). It’s a witches' brew of chills, thrills, and festive fun for the most spooktacular time of year. SPOOKINESS STARTS at 10:20 Kathryn’s delicious cocktail recipe (super yummy sans spirit...

What happens when a group of high schoolers fall down a dark path of terror? We took a deep dive into the story of Rod Ferrell , a self-proclaimed 500-year old vampire who led a group of friends to murder.  Welcome to I Scream, You Scream, a podcast with your weekly scoop of the most chilling histories, mysteries & true crime! This month Gina & Kathryn are each enjoying a delicious (a...

In this episode, we take a big ol’ bite out of the biggest vampire cliché of them all — that the real monsters aren’t the ones rising from the grave. Dun dun DUNNN…  Jokes aside, this week we take you to 19th-century New England, where a family gripped by tragedy sparked one of America's most infamous vampire hunts. When teenager Mercy Brown is accused of killing her family members from beyon...

Today, we’re taking a deep dive into the dark legend of Jure Grando , the world’s first documented vampire. As the sun sets on the small village of Kringa, a sinister figure rises from the grave, beginning a 16-year reign of terror. Was Jure truly a vampire, or something far more disturbing? Join us as we unravel the twisted folklore behind this infamous jerk. Grab a spoon, and let’s dig in! ...

This episode is about Countess Elizabeth Báthory, aka The Blood Countess. Hailing from Hungary deep in the heart of vampire land, Elizabeth made quite the name for herself by brutally torturing and murdering roughly 600 women and girls and bathing in their blood. What could have led to such a (literal) blood bath? And is there even any truth to the story? Grab a spoon, and let’s dig in! STORY STAR...

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