Oy with the Terror Podcast

This week Liz takes us into the bizarre world of the Fresno Nightcrawler, a strange cryptid caught on surveillance footage that somehow looks both ridiculous and deeply unsettling at the same time. Are the Fresno Nightcrawlers elaborate hoaxes, paranormal beings, or just… walking pants? We discuss the sightings, the internet fascination, and why this weird little cryptid refuses to go away. Then D...

This week we’re joined by our friend Liz as she takes us into the eerie legend of the Flatwoods Monster. A bizarre, glowing 10-foot-tall figure spotted in West Virginia in 1952 that still leaves people asking… what was that? From there, we spiral into a wider conversation about alien sightings in the 60s and 70s , including some seriously strange encounters reported right here in New Hampshire. We...

In this week's episode Sandra talks about the famous Circus Circus hotel in Las Vegas. Known as one of the cheapest hotel options this hotel has haunted guests since the 1970's. Full of mysterious stories including the famous room 123 that is so haunted, the hotel won't even rent it out to guests anymore.  Danielle explores the extraordinary and heartbreaking story of Oxana Malaya , a...

In this week's episode Sandra talks about the Hodag. The Hodag is a fearsome creature that resembles a large bull horned carnivore and has been tied to Rhinelander Wisconsin. Listen as Sandra explains how this piece of folklore was also involved in a hoax and how the Hodag has been featured in pop culture like an episode of Scooby Doo and Harry Potter and the Fantastic Beasts.  Danielle takes...

This week on Oy With the Terror, Danielle dives into the shocking rise and fall of Jen Shah, the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star whose lavish lifestyle and vague “marketing empire” were ultimately exposed as part of a massive federal fraud scheme targeting vulnerable victims. From reality TV fame to prison time, Danielle breaks down how the scheme worked, the arrest that stunned Bravo fans,...

This week on Oy with the Terror , Danielle dives into the chilling and deeply complicated murder of Christa Worthington , a fashion writer whose brutal 2002 death in Truro, Massachusetts, rattled the quiet Cape Cod community and sparked years of controversy, suspicion, and hard questions about policing and justice. From the initial investigation to the later reevaluation of evidence, Danielle walk...

This week on Oy With The Terror, Danielle and Sandra are back with an episode that’s equal parts chaotic, cozy, and chilling — the perfect mix for spooky season. 🎃 Danielle kicks things off with some real talk about wellness trends gone wrong (spoiler: Bloom drinks might work a little too well 💩), and the hosts give their takes on the Monster: Ed Gein series on Netflix. Then, the mood takes a da...

This week on Oy with the Terror, Sandra talks about the Screaming Tunnel that is located in the northwest corner of Niagara Falls in Ontario Canada. The tunnel was built in the 1900's and has since been abandoned and no one knows why. Local legend says that there was a girl who was on fire and died in the tunnel. Most people say that her screams can still be heard today if a candle is lit in t...

This week on Oy with the Terror , Danielle dives into the scandalous life of Lola Montez, the 19th-century dancer, courtesan, and femme fatale who reinvented herself into a living legend. From her Irish roots to her fiery “Spider Dance,” Lola seduced some of the most powerful men of her time, including King Ludwig I of Bavaria , whose obsession with her nearly toppled his throne. But Lola wasn’t j...

This week on Oy with the Terror , Danielle takes us back to the glamorous — and grim — world of 1920s Hollywood to explore the mysterious death of film producer Thomas H. Ince . Officially, he died of indigestion. Unofficially? He may have been accidentally shot aboard William Randolph Hearst’s private yacht , in a scandal involving Charlie Chaplin , Marion Davies , and a media empire powerful eno...

This week on Oy With the Terror , Danielle dives into one of the most jaw-dropping discoveries in true crime history: the mysterious case of drag icon Dorian Corey and the mummified body found in her closet. From her legendary status in the ballroom scene to the secrets that unraveled after her death, we explore the layers of identity, secrecy, and survival that make this story unforgettable. Then...

This week on Oy with the Terror , we’re joined by friend of the podcast Liz for a chilling dive into one of America’s most infamous hauntings: The Bell Witch . Nestled in the shadows of early 19th-century Tennessee, the Bell family found themselves at the mercy of an unseen force that tormented their home with whispers, scratches, and full-on spectral rage. Was it a vengeful spirit? A local legend...

When Tamla Horsford attended a football mom sleepover in Forsyth County, Georgia, she expected a night of fun and friendship. Instead, she was found dead the next morning in the backyard—bruised, broken, and with a story that still doesn’t add up. In this episode, Danielle unravels the suspicious circumstances surrounding Tamla’s tragic death, the glaring inconsistencies in the investigation, and...

In this chilling installment of Oy with the Terror , we head to Long Island to unearth one of the most haunting true crime cases in recent history: the Gilgo Beach Murders. When the body of Shannan Gilbert was reported missing in 2010, no one could have predicted the horror that would unfold. As authorities searched the desolate stretch of Ocean Parkway, they uncovered the remains of multiple wome...

In this week's episode Sandra talks about the popular media figure Slenderman. It is well known that Slenderman was created by Erik Knudson on the online forum Something Awful back in 2009. Since then the mythical figure Slenderman has become popular. From being featured in episodes of Law and Order to being a popular video game back in the mid 2000's. Slenderman is described as a tall man...

We are back, with friend of the podcast, Liz! She regales us with the story of Glenn and Bessy Hyde. What happens when a honeymooning couple decide to journey across the Grand Canyon river? Well, for Glenn and Bess Hyde no one can fully agree on what happened. It’s the best kinda unsolved mystery. We have creepy thematic poem written by Bess before her disappearance. We have the grandson of one of...

In this episode, we delve into one of Hollywood’s most perplexing and haunting unsolved mysteries—the death of actress Natalie Wood. On November 29, 1981, Wood was found dead, floating in the waters off Catalina Island, after a night spent aboard the yacht of her husband, actor Robert Wagner. The initial verdict was accidental drowning, but the circumstances surrounding her death have raised more...

Happy New Year!! In this week's episode, Sandra talks about three creepy Christmas ghost stories found on Reddit, from a cat who mysteriously saved their human family from a fire to hearing strange noises on the roof that may or may not be Santa Claus.  Later, Danielle covers the mysterious death of Bollywood actress Jiah Khan. Her untimely death in June 2013 shocked the Indian film industry and t...

Today, we have a unique episode featuring our very first guest! Friends of the podcast, Liz—a skilled storyteller and true crime enthusiast—joins us to discuss Jolly Jane and the murder of Andy the Goose. Then, Danielle provides a significant update on the Lady of the Dunes case, revealing both the unknown identity of the victim and her killer. Later, Sandra talks about the Legend of the Christmas...

In this episode, we have a spooktacular bundle. From Vampires, a classic and beloved monster to the man of mystery himself, Edgar Allan Poe. In this week's episode Sandra talks about the history of vampires. Today's culture knows vampires from franchises like Twilight or old stories like Dracula. However the idea of vampires has been around for hundreds of years. Vampires have been featured in cul...

Happy Halloween!! 🎃 This week Danielle covers the story of a survivor, Susan Kuhnhausen. An ER nurse who had to fend herself off of a killer hired by her husband. She arrived home after a long day of work to find the curtains she usually opened every morning drawn. Finding this odd, but not a cause for concern she proceeded toward her bedroom. At that point, she came face to face with an unknown...

This week, Sandra talks about the infamous Mother Damnable. A woman who was viewed as a witch who lived in a cabin that today is the location of the Camden Tube. Mother Damnable was seen as the typical "witch-like" character. Although it was rumored that she murdered several men, she was tried and found acquitted for one of the murders. Then, Danielle continues the unexpected and layered story of...

We're back! Danielle kicks off this episode with Sandy and Mandy Bentley aka the Bentley twins. Having recently binged Playboy Murders hosted by Holly Madison, this story from season 2 stuck out due to all its twists and turns from the air of intrigue of Playboy itself to Ponzi schemes and even murder. You don't want to miss part one and stay tuned for more salacious details with part two!...

In this episode Sandra talks about the Appalachian Trail. The Appalachian Trail is a hiking trail located on the East Coast that spans over fourteen states and is 2,200 miles. Today the trail is well known for being a famous hiking trail and it is estimated that over 3,000 people try to hike the trail every year. The Appalachian Trail was first proposed by Benton MacKaye in 1921 and then completed...

Hello! In this episode, Danielle discusses the Radium Girls. We go back to the 1920s in the United States. The world is reeling from World War I jobs are a hot commodity and factory jobs are more important than ever. Radium, a chemical recently discovered by Marie Curie was considered a miracle cure to aid in cancer treatment. In addition, radium was also used in household products like toothpaste...