Oddities & Curiosities

Everyone has a fear or fascination with the unknown. For us there is nothing more disturbing than a murder or mystery where the culprit or cause is unknown. Join us this week as we dive into the unsolved stories of the Redhead Murders and the Mysterious Feet in Canada.

This week we decided to focus on our hometown, Shreveport, LA. We talk about some haunted, historic places such as the Shreveport Municipal Auditorium. Then we dive into to crimes committed by Danny Rolling. Join us for a little "Ratchet City" history.

Social media plays such an important part in most people's day to day lives now. Most use this tool for good, some chose evil. This week we are talking about the murders of Billy Pay and Billie Jean Hayworth, and Rannita Williams.

Cults come in all shapes and sizes. They have different beliefs and messages they want to convey. This week we are focusing on religious cults. Get ready for The Children of God and Eleven.

Breaking a mirror, walking under a ladder, crossing paths with a black cat....all of these actions are said to bring bad luck. What do you think? How "stitious" are you? Join us this week to talk about different superstitions around the world.

This week's subjects were in the prime of their lives. They had everything going for them. They were successful, in peak physical condition, and in the spotlight. When the skeletons came out of the closet there was no turning back. We are discussing athletes Aaron Hernandez and Jerry Harris.

This week we are talking about a holiday near and dear to our Louisiana hearts....Mardi Gras! We have a melting pot of stories for you this week so sit back, and let the good times roll!!!

These women had it all. They were beauty and grace. Then things took a shocking turn for the worst. This week we are talking about former beauty queens Tara Grinstead and Jill Ann Weatherwax.

Love is in the air....or is it? This week we talked about some twisted love triangles. These stories are full of surprises. Join us as we talk about Thomas Montgomery and the "TalHotBlond" affair and the Belgian Parachute Murders.

This week's episode definitely falls into the oddities category. Tune in for history and mysteries of the Paris Catacombs. Another stop on the bucket list!

Pop some popcorn and dim the lights, we are going to the movies! These insane true crime cases are the inspirations for some fantastic movies. This week we talk about Walter Collins and Shannon Gilbert.

Grab your gadgets, disguises, and martinis and engulf yourself in this week's episode. We are talking about men and women of mystery, spies. Learn about the infamous Mata Hari and Aldrich Ames.

This week's episode dives into the shared psychosis of two. We will talk about Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb and Pauline Parker and Juliet Hulme. Don't be too quick to judge....we're all mad here!

We're back Oddballs! Happy New Year! We hope you enjoyed your true crime break. We are hitting the ground running with this episode. This week we tackle a tough topic talking about the murder of Matthew Shepard and the scandal of Jussie Smollet.

On this holiday episode we talk about both sleighing and slaying! Get into the spirit with us! Grab a festive hump day treat and enjoy! Talk at you next year Oddballs! Seasons Creepings!

This week we are hitting the slopes! Who are we kidding? We would just be riding the chair lift and having hot cocoa by the fire. Sadly, the people in our stories didn't fare as well. We are talking about murders at an Austrian and New York ski resorts.

In small towns, secrets don't stay secret for long. Is there a bigger secret than murder? This week we visit Jennings, LA for the case of the Jeff Davis 8, and Gun Barrel City, TX and the crimes of Betty Lou Beets. Happy Thanksgiving Oddballs!

The glitz. The glamour. The drama! That famous Hollywood facade. Nothing is as it seems. This week we talk about a few celebrities that made some really bad choices, Bill Cosby and Amber Heard.

This week we will be telling y'all the real-life horror story surrounding the Lalaurie Mansion in New Orleans, LA. This mansion is one of the most haunted places in the Crescent City.

The saying goes, an apple a day keeps the doctor away. We'd eat our way through an orchard if it kept us away from these disgraceful doctors. This week we are talking about Dr. Kermit Gosnell and Dr. Larry Nasser.

Happy Halloween Oddballs! This is a special bonus episode for you with YOUR stories! Thank you so much for participating and hope you all enjoy!

Grab your popcorn and silence your cellphones. We're visiting some truly disturbing movies. We aren't sure what's more bothersome, the movies themselves or the true stories they are based on. We are discussing The Hills Have Eyes and The Girl Next Door.

This week we are joined by special guests Faith and Amber of Moonlit Artisans. They are here to discuss the super creepy topic of cryptids. Does the Mothman exist? What about the Jersey Devil? You be the judge. Don't forget to check out moonlitartisans.com to see the beautiful artwork these ladies have to offer.

It's getting hot in here! This week we are talking about criminals who choose fire as their weapon. Join us for the tales of Paul Keller and Thomas Sweatt.

This episode is as crazy as a Shyamalan twist! Lies and deception always catch up with you in the end. This week we are discussing the double lives of Anna Gristina and James Addie.