Reaper Tales

In this week's episode, Samantha tells us about the "light" dusting of snow Birmingham Alabama was supposed to receive on a chilly January morning in 2014. What was supposed to be a pretty snowfall that would melt immediately, turned into one of the most dangerous and treacherous. Resources: https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2015/01/snowpocalypse_2014_the_winter.html https://preview.weather.gov/b...

In this week's episode Montana puts on her forest ranger hat, and tells us all about the origin of Smokey Bear. Sadly, it isn't all just catchy slogans and cute cartoon bears. There's war and burned animals that helped create the longest running public service announcement campaign in United States history. Only you can prevent wildfires, so be careful when you smoke this week's cocktail. Resource...

This week the Gals bring you their monthly unsolved cases. Samantha covers a case that could potentially be solved already, Montana covers the disappearance of Asha Degree, a 9 year old who went missing from her home in the middle of the night. Resources: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/asha-degree-missing-child-investigation-combined-reward-fbi-cleveland-county-sheriff/275-c3b47b5e-b533-4...

Come one! Come all! to the amazing world of Reaper Tales. This week we bring you those who can walk on the ceiling, inside horses, and a lot of fires for some reason. Grab your roasted peanuts and cotton candy and settle in to hear all about the history of the circus. Resources: http://www.historyofcircus.com/#google_vignette https://www.vam.ac.uk/articles/the-story-of-circus?srsltid=AfmBOooNAGMHL...

In this weeks episode the gals each bring a very different amusement park to talk about. One seems to be cursed to never truly open again. While the other may be haunted by it's tragic past. Hope you like heights, and steer clear of the cold swing in the park. Resources: https://www.wvlakeshawnee.com/faq/history/ https://visitmercercounty.com/places/lake-shawnee/ http://lostamusementparks.napha.or...

In this week's episode Montana tells us about the wrongful conviction of Marcellus Williams. A man who is scheduled to be put to death on September 24, 2024. Please go to the first link in our resources to sign the petition to stop this execution. Resources: https://innocenceproject.org/petitions/stop-the-execution-of-marcellus-williams-an-innocent-man/ https://www.kcur.org/news/2022-11-27/how-ove...

Hello Reaper Pal's! In this week's episode the gals are actually on a break. Fret not though, our wonderful producer, Kelsey has curated a mash up of some of our funniest outtakes and bloopers over the year for you. We'll be back next week with a special episode. Until next time, We love you. We mean it. K bye.

In this week's episode both the gals bring a different scandal to the podcast. Samantha didn't fully follow directions, but she still managed to bring a story so entertaining Montana couldn't help but interrupt constantly. Montana's story will leave you wanting to steer clear of a certain county just North of Asheville.

In this week's episode we wrap up our first ever Black Widow that was so "successful" she needed a two-parter. Resources: Bodies of Evidence, The Shocking True Story of America’s Most Chilling Serial Murderess…From Crime Scene to Courtroom to Electric Chair, by: Chris Anderson and Sharon McGehee https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22944-pica https://militaryjusticeforall.com/tag/bobby-j...

In this week's episode Samantha tells us about one of the worst black widow's to date, Judy Buenoano. In part one we will discuss her early life and her first few victims that we know about. Grab yourself a Black widow cocktail and settle in Reaper Pals, this is a venomous one. Resources: Bodies of Evidence, The Shocking True Story of America’s Most Chilling Serial Murderess…From Crime Scene to Co...

In this weeks episode each gal talks about vastly different unsolved death. While both victims are different in almost all ways, both have one thing in common, the strange and yet unexplained reasons for their deaths? Resources: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/greenvilleonline/name/tucker-hipps-obituary?id=10282394 https://tuckergives.org/about/ https://tuckergives.org/tuckers-story/ https://...

On this week's episode Montana tells us about some unusual legends about mermaids from Charleston South Carolina. Unlike P.T. Barnum's mermaids these are alive and can either bring you luck and wishes or destruction and death. Resources: https://charlestoncitypaper.com/2015/10/28/two-little-known-charleston-legends-that-time-has-nearly-forgotten/?oid=5544643 https://chstoday.6amcity.com/mermaid-ri...

In this week's episode both of the gal's tell each other about two very different and equally disturbing Jailhouses. While Samantha tells of a violent and cruel death inside a jailhouse, Montana tells us about what is buried and forgotten behind another. Resources: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/families-in-disbelief-after-hundreds-of-bodies-found-buried-behind-mississippi-jail https://www.npr....

This week's Samantha tells us all about the Birmingham Zoo. While the zoo may seem like a place to observe cute and cuddly creatures most of the time, the Birmingham Zoo has some long BURIED secrets. Resources: https://www.bhamwiki.com/w/Red_Mountain_Cemetery#:~:text=Red%20Mountain%20Cemetery%20(also%20known,Zoo%20and%20Birmingham%20Botanical%20Gardens . https://www.bhamwiki.com/w/William_Pullen h...

In this week's episode Montana does her best to give us a lesson on tornadoes, as well as the devastating destruction brought on the Southeastern U.S. in April 2011. Chain down your cows and take shelter listeners, this ones going to be a bit twisty. Resources: https://www.nssl.noaa.gov/about/history/2011/ https://www.britannica.com/event/Super-Outbreak-of-2011 https://www.weather.gov/gsp/EpicOutb...

On this weeks episode Montana tells Samantha about the fact that the GOVERNMENT replaced all birds with drones to spy on us, and Samantha Avada Kedavra's all of us with theories in the Harry Potter Universe. Resources: https://www.npr.org/transcripts/1217391587 https://hub.jhu.edu/2024/02/07/birds-arent-real/ https://www.rjjulia.com/book/9781250288899 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birds_Aren%27t_R...

This episode was originally released on Nov 04, 2022 before we had any idea how to properly edit audio. With the talented Kelsey on board we've begun to remaster previous episodes that are still seeking answers. This week Montana tells Samantha about a mother who was murdered in her own home while 3 months pregnant. There is an absolute idiot of a suspect, and a surprising confession that ties to...

This week Samantha tells us about the successful, beautiful and kind Madam of Huntsville Alabama, Mollie Teal. As a PSA we would like all wealthy people to check their mansions for the one oil painting done of Mollie Teal, and send us a picture of it please. Resources: https://www.al.com/news/huntsville/2015/05/mollie_teals_bordello_recalled.html Wicked North Alabama, by Jacquelyn Procter Reeves h...

In this weeks episode both Gals bring one unsolved case from their area. Samantha tells us about a tragic murder of a daughter/sister and her family that refuses to give up even after decades. Montana tells us of the bizarre disappearance of a young man after a fun night out. Resources: https://www.coosacountyso.org/shiverdecker https://governor.alabama.gov/assets/2019/11/Chanty-Shiverdecker_Coosa...

As a little menty B-onus the Gal's talk about each of their journey's with their own mental health. This episode is sponsored in part by drinking some water and taking a deep breath now and then.

In this weeks episode Kelsey diagnoses herself with ADHD, Montana plans a prison break and Samantha just shakes her head at our antics. We are also joined by Kelsey's wonderful psychiatric Nurse practitioner, Connie who managed to tolerate us for almost three hours. Resources: https://womensmentalhealth.org/ https://www.postpartum.net/?utm_source=google_cpc&utm_medium=ad_grant&utm_campaign...

This week Montana tells us about the Kent State Massacre. A massacre that occurred at Kent State College in response to student protests. With rising protests and college encampments around the world, We felt it was important to look back on how violent responses to protestors can quickly turn deadly. This is a cautionary reminder to stay safe while you practice your first amendment right to peace...

Hellllloooooo Darlings. In this week's episode Samantha tells us about the life of Tallulah Bankhead. A Hollywood star from the early/mid 1900's. Grab your Tallulah cocktail and settle in for a wonderful story. Resources: Wicked North Alabama, by Jacquelyn Procter Reeves https://www.britannica.com/biography/Tallulah-Bankhead http://www.awhf.org/bankhead.html https://encyclopediaofalabama.org/artic...

In this weeks episode Montana attempts to tell us some scientificy theories as to why we may not have made first contact with extraterrestrial beings. Have your pen and paper ready Pals, because this one is interactive. Resources: https://www.livescience.com/fermi-paradox https://www.space.com/25325-fermi-paradox.html https://www.planetary.org/articles/fermi-paradox-drake-equation https://pages.uo...

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