Rainy Day Rabbit Holes: History Unhinged

🎧 Listen to the episode and join our Patreon at www.rainydayrabbitholes.com 💡 Learn more about podcasts like ours at the Umbrella Podcast Collective : www.rainydayrabbitholes.com/umbrella 🛠️ Support Justin Robinson: Rev’s Geek Out Patreon In part two of our series, we move beyond the feel-good façade of the Ramtha School of Enlightenment and dive into the shadows. From shocking allegations of ab...

 Bonus Episode – "Prohibition: The Buzz Kill That Boosted Crime" Cheers to Repeal Day! 🥂  This special bonus episode celebrates December 5th, the anniversary of Prohibition’s repeal in 1933. Shea dives into the wild history of Prohibition, its unintended consequences, and how it fueled the rise of organized crime. Shea is joined by her big brother Jason to celebrate this special day! Plus...

Do you want ad-free episodes, bonus content, and merch?  Plus Part 2 of this episode right now? Sign up for the Patreon! Visit www.rainydayrabbitholes.com for more! How does an ordinary woman from Yelm, Washington, become the channel for a 35,000-year-old warrior spirit? And how does that turn into a multi-million-dollar new-age empire? In part one of this two-part series, we explore the rise of J...

This Is Not a Culinary Podcast – Shea Ruins Thanksgiving Today, we are rewinding to our first Thanksgiving as a podcast! In this Thanksgiving-themed episode from last year, Shea dives into the real history of the first Thanksgiving, dismantling the myths you thought were true and replacing them with the awkward, messy facts.  Spoiler alert: it's not the wholesome story your childhood pageants...

Do you want ad-free episodes, bonus content, and merch? Sign up for the Patreon! Visit www.rainydayrabbitholes.com for more! While Shea and Jody take a November break to focus on family, Shea takes a Rabbit Hole Detour and joins Rev on Rev’s Geek Out for a cryptid-packed adventure! In this episode, they dive into some of the weirdest, wackiest creatures out there—from the legendary Mothman to the...

Do you want ad-free episodes, bonus content, and merch? Sign up for the Patreon! Visit www.rainydayrabbitholes.com for more! 💀 Curious about the macabre side of Pacific Northwest history? This week, we’re featuring Mysterious Pacific Northwest and their episode on the Seattle Death Museum . Haunted dolls, post-mortem photography, and death masks—oh my! 😱  As part of the Umbrella Podcast Collecti...

In this festive episode, Shea and Jody dive into the heartwarming story of how Christmas magic transformed Leavenworth, Washington, from a struggling town into a Bavarian winter wonderland. Explore the town’s unique blend of Pacific Northwest charm and European holiday traditions, and learn how a community’s determination—and a little help from the Christmas spirit—brought it back to life. We’re t...

🌧️ Want more Rainy Day Rabbit Holes? Visit www.rainydayrabbitholes.com for bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more! Rabbit Hole Detour: Unhinged on Vashon Island Hey there, rabbit holers! Join Shea and Jody as they take a detour from the usual Pacific Northwest rabbit holes into the hilariously unhinged world of the Tyrant In Training podcast. This week, Shea recounts her wild adventure on the s...

Do you want ad-free episodes and bonus episodes? Sign up for our Patreon! Rainydayrabbitholes.com In this episode, Shea risks getting canceled by Seattle loyalists by boldly declaring, “Tacoma is cooler than Seattle.” Yep, it’s happening. Join us as we count down 13 of Tacoma's unique claims to fame—from winning the Northern Pacific Railroad’s western terminus to being home to Stadium High Sch...

Do you want ad-free episodes, bonus content, and merch? Sign up for the Patreon! Visit www.rainydayrabbitholes.com for more! In this special Halloween episode, we’re thrilled to welcome our fabulous friend Nules from the Ireland Crimes and Mysteries podcast! Nules joins us from across the pond to dive into spooky tales with an Irish twist. Together, we explore two stories that go bump in the night...

Do you want ad-free episodes, bonus content, and merch? Sign up for the Patreon! Visit www.rainydayrabbitholes.com for more! Rabbit Hole Rewind: Salish Sea Human Feet Discoveries Shea and Jody are back with another Rabbit Hole Rewind, revisiting one of their most unforgettable (and hilarious) episodes! This time, they take a look at the mysterious—and very real—case of human feet washing up on Pac...

In this episode of Rainy Day Rabbit Holes, we welcome special guest Ani from Audibly Haunted for a chilling journey through two eerie tales. First, Shea dives into the haunting mystery of Lake Crescent, a cold and enigmatic lake in the Olympic National Forest, where the spirit of a murdered woman is said to linger. Her body was found saponified in the depths of the lake, but her ghost remains in t...

In this episode, Shea and Jody dive into a personal and thought-provoking topic—what they want done with their remains after they die. Both hosts share why they’ve chosen body composting as their final wish and explain how the process works. They discuss the environmental benefits of human composting, why it’s an eco-friendly alternative to traditional burial or cremation, and why it feels like th...

To celebrate the one-year anniversary of Rainy Day Rabbit Holes, we’re revisiting the road trip that started it all! In this special all-new version of our very first episode, Shea and Jody take you back to the haunted streets of Astoria, Oregon, and the eerie Heceta Head Lighthouse, where ghost stories and local legends sparked our love for diving into the strange and forgotten. Along the way, we...

Whispers in the Walls: The Dark History of Western State Hospital 💬 Show Notes Western State Hospital: Madness, Mystery, and Misery Welcome to another spine-chilling episode of Rainy Day Rabbit Holes, where we unravel the dark and eerie history of Western State Hospital in Washington. Join Shea and Jody as they explore the institution's haunted past, its infamous scandals, and the tragic tale...

In this episode of Rainy Day Rabbit Holes, we dive deep into the turbulent life of Frances Farmer, a rising star of 1930s Hollywood who captured the spotlight with her remarkable talent and beauty. But behind the glamour was a woman tormented by personal struggles and unjust treatment that led to her tragic incarceration at Western State Hospital in Washington. We're joined by special guests L...

This week on Rainy Day Rabbit Holes, we're taking you back to the iconic Puyallup Fair with a story that's equal parts hilarious and heroic! Get ready to hear how Shea's mom, Sherry, became a barnyard legend after saving a kid's chicken from the brink of disaster. Was it fate? Luck? Or just good old-fashioned CPR? Tune in to find out the mysterious details of this unforgettable fai...

In this eye-opening episode of Rainy Day Rabbit Holes, we uncover the startling connections between a small plastic bread tab and a global conspiracy that reaches from Yakima, Washington, to the heart of far-right extremism, and even the legendary treasure of Yamashita's gold. We delve into the surprising story of the Kwik Lok company, founded in Yakima, and its ties to far-right movements. Bu...

🎙️Tacoma's Forgotten Legacy: The Blackwells with Pretty Gritty Tours founder Chris Staudinger. In this episode of Rainy Day Rabbit Holes, we're joined by Chris Staudinger, the passionate founder of Pretty Gritty Tours, to dive deep into the rich history of Tacoma, Washington. Chris introduces us to the Blackwell family, one of the most significant and influential families that helped shape...

Shea & Jody are off enjoying the last hurrah of summer, so we present a spooky episode from one of our Pod-friends: PNW Haunts & Homicides! This week, we're heading to California - where they know how to party… with ghosts!   Join us as we explore eerie and fascinating sites in the vast expanse of the Redwood Forests. But some of the “ghosts” here might not be what you expect. Not to m...

Join us for a special Tacoma Beer Week episode of Rainy Day Rabbit Holes as we dive into the intriguing world of Tacoma’s infamous bootlegger, Pete Marinoff. We sit down with historian and author Brad Holden, known for his captivating accounts of Pacific Northwest history, to explore the life and legacy of Marinoff during the Prohibition era. Discover how this notorious figure left an indelible ma...

Step into a Tacoma bar with Jack the Bear, the beer-drinking, 800-pound celebrity of the 1800s, whose larger-than-life story sets the stage for a crucial message. This episode journeys from Jack's amusing antics to the founding of the Tacoma Humane Society and its current, urgent crisis. Today, the Society faces an overwhelming influx of cats, stretching its resources to the breaking point. By...

Join us as we dive nose-first into the pungent history of Tacoma, Washington's infamous "Tacoma Aroma." From industrial stink to urban renaissance, we explore how this city turned its malodorous reputation around. Key Points: 1. Origins of the Tacoma Aroma in the late 1800s 2. Industrial culprits: pulp mills, refineries, and rendering plants 3. The phrase "Tacoma Aroma" enters...

Today, we are featuring an episode from one of our favorite podcasts: The Dark History Podcast! In this spine-chilling episode of the Dark History Podcast, host Rob Bradley takes you on a journey to early 20th century New Orleans, where the mysterious and terrifying Axeman prowled the streets from 1918 to 1919. This elusive killer targeted innocent victims, breaking into their homes under the cove...

Welcome to another thrilling episode of the Rainy Day Rabbit Holes podcast! Today, we dive into the captivating story of the Oregon Land Fraud Trials—a saga of greed, corruption, and deceit that spanned four decades. This episode uncovers how millionaire capitalists, United States Senators, and even a belly dancer played their parts in one of the most audacious land frauds in American history. **S...