It Happened to a Friend of a Friend

Today we talk about where our Christmas traditions come from, eggnog, and the sad story of Laci Peterson. We throwback the super cute Moon Dreamer dolls and making your own greeting cards in The Print Shop on your old school 80s computer. The super nerd I am, I also used to make my own writing stationery. Find us on Instagram and don't forget to write in with creepy stories or awesome throwbacks a...

Today we talk about one of the inspirations for Bram Stoker's Dracula ...Elizabeth Bathroy, aka the "Blood Countess". We also shed some light on those seemingly innocent nursery rhymes we sang as kids and probably recite to our own offspring now. Our throwbacks include the gross Garbage Pail Kids , and a rival to Barbie , Maxie . Find us on Instagram and write to us at ithappenedtopod@gmail.com!

Would you sign up for an experimental role playing trial? How do you think you'd act when given authority over others...or maybe with all privileges stripped away, but all in the name of science? On another note...wanna go somewhere haunted? Today we look at the Stanford Prison Experiment and then take a trip across the pond to 50 Berkley Square, London's most notoriously haunted houses. Our throw...

Ever want to know how black cats became a source or superstition? Or maybe what the inspiration was for the Scream movie? If not, then I guess you won't like this episode. But if you have, or if you're intrigued, then you'll probably love this episode...or at least find it entertaining. It's almost Halloween so we tried to be a little more on theme with the holiday. We throw back the super fetch m...

It's spooky season! It's the time of year that podcasts like ours get to break out all the creepy. For this episode we get a little historical, a little murdery, and a little weird...all the things you want in a Halloween episode. You'll get the history of trick or treating and the Jack o'Lantern, the story of a father who tried to kill his kids with candy, and some Halloween decorations based on...

We're at the starting line of creepy month...October...so Megan is getting us started with some creepy doll stories. What creeps you out this time of year...or any day of the month? I take a different flight path and go into the mysterious case of plane hijacker DB Cooper. Seriously, where'd he go?! We throw back Richard Simmons, Steve Madden platform shoes, Yikes! pencils, and Laurentien pencil c...

First we start with the ultimate girl's best friend...the Hope Diamond. It's cursed though, sooo you probably don't want it. Then we take a page out of Winifred's Sanderson's book (see what I did there? Well, you will when you listen to the episode) and talk about Grimoires. We throw back the epic boat movie Titanic, and then realize the better Leo movie is actually Romeo and Juliet. We also go ba...

Today's inspirations come from back to school season and the show House Hunters International . First up, we have the story of Richard Speck and his crimes against a house of student nurses. Next, the origin of Stockholm Syndrome, inspired by my recent bingeing of House Hunters...everyone is moving to Stockholm! We throwback Donkey Kong, the Skip-It, Keypers, and The Secret World of Alex Mack. I w...

If you've ever considered sending your offspring to an overnight camp, you may want to listen to this episode first. Samsies with finding a random barrel in the middle of nowhere, it might be a killing kit. Today we talk about summer camp disasters and the crimes of Israel Keyes...the serial killer you've never heard of. We throw back Lip Smackers, did you ever eat them? And Stir-up pants, I alway...

First we take you on a journey to a truly unique haunted mausoleum full of various symbolisms and history. Next, we go on a summer inspired adventure to a doomed waterpark that while many kids who grew up in the 80s and 90s have fond memories of, it also is the site of a handful of deaths. We throw back the "Pen Club" (you don't want to be member 15) and the World Book Encyclopedias (it's what we...

Today we go into the story behind the song "Jeremy" by Pearl Jam and the tragic murder of Elyse Pahler. There is a trigger warning as there is a discussion about suicide. Our throwbacks are both song related. Megan has chosen the 2001 film "Josie and Pussycats", which I have never seen...that's a little surprising. I also chose a music type thing with VH1's classic "Pop-up Video". Watching videos...

Do you like bad ass women? Or maybe supernatural board games are your thing? Either way, this is the podcast for you! We have the story of the real life inspiration for the bond girl in Krystyna Skarbek...super amazing! Also, everyone's favourite other world communicator, the history of the Ouija Board...complete with rules on how to use it. We throw back the Topps bubble gum juice cartons and the...

Today we celebrate Canada Day....a week early....with some stories from across the country. Megan takes us on a ghostly train ride through a few of the provinces, and then Sarah tells of a murder mystery in historical Montreal. We also each have a bonus Jonas story! So sit back, have some poutine, and politely ask your family to leave you alone while you listen. Our throwbacks are Ebaumsworld (I d...

Today on the pod Megan talks about the butcher baker of Alaska, Robert Hansen, and I talk about the mysterious Alaska Triangle. In the vast wilderness of the north, there's bound to be a story or two that will chill you to the bone. Megan remembers crazy jelly pouch candy, and I throw back the show Denver the Last Dinosaur. Enjoy Hun-bots! Throw us your stories or throwbacks to ithappenedtopod@gma...

Remember Mischa Barton's character in The Sixth Sense? Her mom, or step-mom (I don't remember) was making her sick on purpose just so she could get attention? Well hun-bots, that's Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy. If you've never heard of this before, you're in luck, I'll do some backstory on it, while Megan gets in to the bonkers story of Dee Dee and Gypsy Rose Blanchard. We throw back Tinkerbell ma...

Join us for another ghostly episode. Today we talk about a Twitter ghost story....is it real or is it a creepy pasta? Doesn't matter, it still gave us a chill! We tell the tragic tale that has caused the Hollywood sign to become a place for ghost sightings of a young Hollywood hopefully. We throw back the little known show "Out of the This World", and those pals of the paranormal...who ya gonna ca...

Do you believe we are not alone in the universe? Maybe your sibling is so unlike the rest of the family they MUST be from another planet? Today we talk about different other worldly phenomenon. Are the Men in Black real? Or just a really fun movie? Kinda maybe both. We also discuss the possibility that some of us might be decedents of aliens...or Starseeds. We also have some super fun throwbacks!...

The Romanovs were the last royal family of Russia when they were brutally executed. The Czar, Tsarina, and their children were murdered in the cellar of a house...or perhaps one of them survived. Two years later a mysterious woman surfaced with some believing she was the Grand Empress Anastasia. Today we talk about the royal Russian family, their relationship with Rasputin, and Anna Anderson, the...

With the roller coaster year we've had, it's good to know there is always hope in a bad situation. Today we share three Ah-mazing survivor stories to prove that even in the most dire of situations, a person can pull through and...well....survive! Join us as we tell the heroic tales of Elizabeth Smart, Mary Vincent, and Alison Botha. These three women went through the most horrible of experiences,...

There's usually two sides to people's opinions of scary movies. Either you love them, or you hate them. Poltergeist is a classic scary movie (but I'm too scared to watch it), which also comes with some creepy behind the scenes stories. Curses, murder, and unfortunate events all haunt this flick. Disney on the other hand is known as "the happiest place on earth"...except sometimes it's not. Even in...

Have you ever wanted to find something interesting in the wall of your home during a reno? Have you been dying for a haircut these days? Today's episode features stories that feature a creepy (and kind of sad) wall finding and the tale of where the Demon Barber of Fleet Street got his start. Hit us up with your own stories of things in the walls or scary tales of bad hair cuts. Email us at ithappe...

Things we love....90s nostalgia, creepy stories, and snacks. This episode features all of those things in some capacity. Today we talk some ghost stories that have a slight food theme. First we take a trip to New Orleans, then we travel back to Niagara, and then a little further on the 401 to Toronto. It's like a ghost tour for your ears! We hope you enjoy. Write to us with your ghostly experience...

OK, if you're not hearing Cecile from Cruel Intentions softly singing "Secret Society" in your head right now, we can't be friends. KIDDING, but seriously, you should go watch the movie. Anywho, secret societies have been around for years. There's a draw to them because of their exclusivity and mystery. But these clubs sometimes come with a price. You might have to perform crazy stunts, or dress a...

This episode discusses sexual abuse and sexual assault, so listener discretion is advised. Today we continue our look at the twisty turny world of NXIVM by diving further into Keith's unsavoury dealings, the involvement of the Bronfman sisters, and the secret inner society of DOS and Allison Mack. As I always say, we have only scratched the surface, there is sooo much more to all of this, but I th...

Hey Huns! Today we start with a brief history of the cult-like world of MLMs and then get into the twisty, turny, world of NXIVM! This will be a two parter. Today you'll get the backstory stuff, next episode will go into more the nitty gritty. We hope you enjoy! As always, follow us on Instagram at @ithappenedtoafriendofafriend and email us your creepy and weird stories at ithappenedtopod@gmail.co...