Peculiar Pairings Podcast

She is feared across many, and is known to be a trickster. Her name strikes fear into those who hear it. There's a reason why they gave the name to John Wick. Baba Yaga. This week we are diving into the story that is Baba Yaga. Where she originates. Who she is and everything in between from her flying mortar and pestle to her spinning house with chicken legs. Our food and drink pairing this week i...

There have been two times is all of Kentucky Derby History where a horse has lost their title after the race. The first being in 1968 with Legendary Race Horse Dancer's Image. Join us as we go through the back and forth of this majestic horse losing the title, regaining it, only to lose it once more and all of the conspiracy racing around this derby. Our food and drink pairing this week are all de...

Legend has it, there once was a man who would walk the same route spanning 365 miles and 34 days. Covered head to toe in leather he would walk this route, like clock work. And to this day no one knows why he did it.... This week we are talking about the legendary Connecticut Leather man, who walked this route every day for decades. Similar to how Forrest Gump ran across America, Old Leather man wa...

We all know the rhyme, Lizzie Borden took an axe and gave her mother 40 whacks. When she saw what she had done, she gave her father 41... This week we are diving into the story of Lizzie Borden and the famous murder of her Father, Andrew, and her step-mother, Abby. We talk about the theories of who else could have been involved and if it really was Lizzie, as well as all the hauntings that occurre...

We are returning with the second part of our Alex Murdaugh Story. This week we are diving deeper into the aftermaths of the deaths of Paul and Maggie, as well as the charges brought against Alex Murdaugh. We also talk about the recent developments that have been made with Alex's case. Our food and drink pairing remains as burgers and coffee, a lawyer's favorite beverage, or a coffee milkshake. Pod...

This week we are doing a two part episode covering the Alex Murdaugh murders. Starting with the events leading up to the double homicide. Join us as we dive into the mysterious deaths surrounding the family leading up to the deaths of Paul and Maggie Murdaugh. As well as some of the downfall of the now disgraced and disbarred South Carolina Lawyer. Our food and drink pairing this week is burgers a...

It's been nearly 30 years and we still find ourselves questioning what exactly happened in the car crash that killed Diana, Princess of Wales and Dodi Fayed. Was it a planned crash? Was it truly an accident? Join us as we talk about Diana's life and the events leading up to her death as well as the theories behind her death. Our food and drink pairing is peach bread pudding and beet juice, two of...

This week we cover the ever alluring MV Hondius, the cruise ship that has recently had an outbreak of Hantavirus while traveling around the southern tip of South America. As of early April, 2026 the cruise ship was carrying 150 passengers who could have potentially been exposed to this deadly disease in numerous fashions. Our food and drink pairings this week is sourdough bread and Iced coffee. Po...

This week we are switching things up with an episode covered by Matt and a pairing by Celine. Matt divulges us with the fascinating History of Whiskey. We begin with the Aqua Vitae created the by the monks that later becomes the multibillion dollar industry that we know it is today. Our food pairing is McCallan 12 year single malt, double cask and a steak. Podcast Ad: UnComfortable --- FOLLOW US -...

We all have heard of the Bermuda Triangle, but have you heard of the Alaska Triangle? An area of Alaska stretching from Juneau to Anchorage up to Barrow (Utqiagvik). This area covers 300-400 thousand square miles with over 20,000 people having gone missing in the area since 1972. All seemingly without a trace... Join us along with Nat and Liss from Creep it Weird while we dive into this mysterious...

The Queen Mary is a legendary ship, known for her passenger voyages, service during WWII and the many hauntings on her decks. This ship has an extensive history from her maiden voyage in 1936 to being docked in Long Beach, California in 1967 where she now sits today. Join us as we talk about all of the ghosts that haunt the Queen Mary. Grab your strawberry milkshake and chicken strips while you li...

In 1973 the ideallic campus of Standford University would go through some dark times, beginning with the disapperance and murder of Leslie Perlov. By October 1974, four people with ties to Stanford had been murdered, Leslie Perlov, David Levine, Janet Taylor and Arlis Perry. After months of investigation and dead end leads every single one of their cases went cold... Join us while we discuss the S...

Is there truly a place where one could commit a crime and not get in trouble for it? Does such a place really exist? Join us as we talk about exactly this with the Zone of Death, located in the Idaho section of Yellowstone National Park. We dive into the mysteries of this theory, first discovered by Michigan State Law Professor Brian C Kalt. Our food and drink pairings for this week are the hottes...

We went to the moon in 1969, not 1970... or did we? This weeks episode we are covering the topic of the Moon Landing Hoax and what leads people to believe it was all faked and filmed on a sound stage in Hollywood.  Join us with a powdered donut and a glass of milk with vodka and triple sec. A drink that Celine has decided we should call the cosmonaut. Podcast Ad: Perplexity Mystery Podcast --- FOL...

This week we dive into the history of the Pennsylvania Whiskey Rebellion. Beginning in the 1790's as the United States was in the early days as a country and looking to get out of debt from the Revolutionary war. Alexander Hamilton and other members of congress passed a tax on whiskey and other spirits causing huge uproar with American Citizens. For this week's pairing grab yourself some whiskey a...

This week we are covering one of the most prolific and most known haunted dolls in the world, Robert the Doll. Robert was once the beloved toy of Robert Eugene (Gene) Otto. Either given to him from his grandfather as a birthday gift, or gifted to him by a former house servant, with more nefarious motivations... Join us with some apple slices and brandy while we dive into the origins of Robert. ---...

This week are continuing from last week's part one. William Hurley, Patrick McNeil, Brian Welzien, Todd Geib, Lucas Homan, Tommy Booth and Dakota James all have one thing in common. Each of them went missing after going out one night, to later be discovered deceased in a body of water. All later being tied to the Smily Face Killers. Join us as we dive deeper into each of their stories and talk abo...

William Hurley, Patrick McNeil, Brian Welzien, Todd Geib, Lucas Homan, Tommy Booth and Dakota James all have one thing in common. Each of them went missing after going out one night, to later be discovered deceased in a body of water. All later being tied to the Smily Face Killers. Join us as we dive deeper into each of their stories and talk about the various theories that ties them all together...

What exactly happened on the night that William Hurley went missing? Join us as we dive deeper into the these questions and more as we discuss the very interesting and confusing case of William Hurley. Will first went missing on October 8th, 2009 after abruptly leaving a Bruins game with friends. While attempting to meet up with his fiancee for a ride home Will disappeared only to be found six day...

What lives in the Gobit desert and has every intention of trying to kill you? If the mongolian death worm came to mind you would be correct. Join us this week and we dive into the mystery that is the Mongolian Death Worm, a more unusual cryptid. Podcast Ad: Cold Tapes   --- FOLLOW US --- Instagram: @peculiarpairingspod X: @peculiarpairpod Gmail: peculiarpairingspod@gmail.com Patreon: https://www.p...

This week we are diving into the mysteries that surround Area 51. Is it truly just a training area as the Government claims or is it something so much more? Join us with some sushi and whiskey as we dive into our story of it.   Podcast Ad: Tales, Trails and Taverns   --- FOLLOW US --- Instagram: @peculiarpairingspod X: @peculiarpairpod Gmail: peculiarpairingspod@gmail.com Patreon: https://www.patr...

Join us as we discuss the new and exciting heist at the Louvre Museum. We discuss what we know as of October 29, 2025. Grab a baugette and your favorite glass of wine while we talk about what was done to break into the museum and steal priceless pieces of history along with what we know about those involved.   Podcast Ad: UnComfortable Podcast   --- FOLLOW US --- Instagram: @peculiarpairingspod X:...

It's raining meats? In Olympia Springs, Kentucky on the Crouch Farm it rained bits of meat for several minutes impacting an area of about 2 acres in 1876. Join us as we talk about the mysterious sky meat and where it may have come from. Our drink this week is the Bull Shot (2 oz of Vodka, 4 of beef consume, 1/2 oz of leoon juice, 3 dashes of worcestershire sauce, 3 dashes of hot sauce and a pinch...

What makes a ghost town a ghost town, and are they really haunted? In the case of Bodie, CA, absolutely! Join us as we dive into the ghost of Bodie, CA and the history of how it all came to be the shell of what it once was. Our food and drink pairing this week is whiskey and apple pie.   Podcast Ad: All Things Dark, Scary and Beautiful   --- FOLLOW US --- Instagram: @peculiarpairingspod X: @peculi...

In 2008 in Marshall, Minnesota Brandon Swanson, celebrating the end of the school year would disappear never to be seen again. Join us as we dive deeper into his disappearance, the search for Brandon and some theories as to what may have happened to him. Our food and drink pairing this week is sloppy joes with a glass of Milk Punch.   Podcast Ad: D.E.A.D. Podcast   --- FOLLOW US --- Instagram: @pe...