Olympia Oddities

We kick off our episode today by doing a recap of our time at SquatchFest 2021! Then we dive into a wildly brutal true crime story that involves some of the weirdest details we've ever come across! Join us as we tell you about the 1999 murders of Anouchka Baldwin, Salome Holle and Amanda Baldwin, Cross's bizarre suicide attempt after being arrested, and the resolution of the case in court. Ft. tel...

In today's episode we cover the insanely courageous dogs & mushers who delivered a diphtheria antitoxin to Nome in 1925. We cover the most famous dog, Balto, but also others like Fox and Togo, who played just as much part in helping save the entire community. Ft. comic sans, me accidentally saying Rome a few times, crying about how we don't deserve dogs at all, and this being one of the most unexp...

Today we tell you about the murder of Vanda Boone, a woman who had just recently moved to Yelm, Washington from New York City, and a small towns horror at the realization that their local meat truck salesman was capable of murder. We also explore the possibility of Bernard Howell Jr. being involved in other cases in the area. Ft. the worst excuse we've ever heard from a killer, selling meat out of...

Today, Steven and I kick off our bigfoot coverage with the most well known bigfoot footage of all time! Join us as we discuss the lives of Patterson and Gimlin before their bigfoot expedition, the legendary footage they captured and what it contains, the aftermath of the footage, dive into what skeptics and believers have to say about it, and finish up with our own thoughts on the film's authentic...

Today I tell you about the disappearance and unsolved death of Lindsey Baum, a 10 year old who went missing from McCleary, Washington while walking home from her friends house, the discovery of her remains in a remote area of Eastern Washington, and cover some of the people of interest and suspects in the case, including the Emery Brothers and their house of horrors.

In today's mini episode I tell you all about the time in 2006 when a group of raccoons in West Olympia completely lost their shit.

Today I tell you about the history of cattle mutilations, starting with the first ever recorded instance in history, to the panic that swept through ranches in the 70s to modern day ones happening in Oregon. Ft. Cowboys vs aliens, ruining peanut butter forever, and shots fired by Canada

Today I tell you about the 1998 Thurston High School shooting. Let's get into the life of Kip Kinkle, and the events that lead up to the tragic murders of his parents, and an attack on his own classmates. Ft. The 1996 film adaption of Romeo & Juliet, me dunking on Marilyn Manson fans and wanting to punch Mickey Mouse in the nose

Today I tell you about one of the pacific northwest's most perplexing missing persons cases, the disappearance of Sky Metalwala. Sky's mother claimed that he was sick, and loaded her kids up in the car to go to the hospital. On the way, they allegedly ran out of gas, and when she returned to the car, Sky was gone. Let's get into the rocky relationship of his parents, the many inconsistencies in hi...

Today it's all about Winlock, Washington as I tell you about a new spooky house in my life and dive into the history of Winlock's most bizarre claim to fame, a 12 foot long giant egg. Ft. Bookcases that lead into small creepy rooms, bribing small towns with a new bell for their school, and post 9/11 patriotism

Today I tell you about one Alaska woman's scary surprise when she was attacked by a bear, in an outhouse. Ft. Toilet bears, Valentine's Day trips, and yurts

It's a 2 for 1 episode this week! First I tell you all about a stretch of road near Prosser, WA that amazes drivers by seemingly pulling their cars up hill. Then I tell you about White Death, a cryptid big cat spotted in the swamps of Alaska. Ft. Child ghost handprints, haunted grain elevators, and more bad cryptid hunting shows

Today I tell you all about a bizarre mural that once graced the walls of the Centralia McDonald's, and how one Portland man's visit unearthed the long lost art of a famed theme park designer. Ft. Grimace in a straw hat, DELICIOUS BURGER, and the crucifixion of Ronald Mcdonald.

Today I tell you about the unsolved murder of Karen Bodine, a mother of 3 whose body was discovered in an abandoned gravel quarry lot after a night out.

Today I tell you about a cryptid to the north of us, a possible living dinosaur spotted near Canada's Partridge Creek.

Today I tell you all about the mystery of a Willy Wonka factory style vending machine that spits out mystery sodas, despite no one ever seeing anyone coming or going from the machine. Ft. A mystery within a mystery, "vendy" machines, and Crystal Pepsi

Today I tell you about Chris McCandless's time adventuring in Alaska, the events that led up to his death, and what happened afterwards. Ft. Cabin vandalism, porcupines, and me doing my best with these big science words

Today we start my first ever multi-part series by covering the early life, hitchhiking adventures and canoe trip to Mexico of Chris McCandless. Ft. Crazy Ernie, third person journal entries, and fast food managers being on your case about wearing socks

Today I tell you about the curious geological feature called the Mima Mounds, and explore some of the theories of what or who could have created them.

Today I tell you the story of the mysterious death of Betty Satlow & how her remains may have started a fire that nearly burned down a funeral home. Ft. Singing families, human candles, and pigs in a blanket

Today I tell you the story of the Maury Island Incident, one of the PNW's most notorious UFO sightings. Ft. Submachine gun alien robot fights, missing sons, and Will Smith.

Today we take our first dive into the world of Idaho cryptids together & I tell you all about the legend of the Swan Valley Monster. Ft. Having (12) legs and knowing how to use them, rainbow fish, and me really wanting to call this thing the Swan Lake Monster for some reason. Sources: Non Alien Creatures Wiki - Swan Valley Monster, Wikipedia - Swan Valley, Swan Valley Monster, and A Book of Creatu...

For this years Halloween episode I tell you all about Randall Woodfield, a terrifying serial also known as the "I-5 Killer". Ft. That time the Packers drafted a serial killer, the God Squad and taking time out of your murder spree to plan a valentine's day party

Today I tell you all about how mysterious blobs began washing up on Oregon beaches in the spring of 2017, revealing an invasion that stumped scientists. Ft. That sketchy corner in Spencer's, our friends the salps, and me laughing like a middle school boy

In today's mini episode I tell you all about Oregon's cryptid claim to fame, Colossal Claude!