Scary Godmothers

 If I had a nickel for every time there was an alcohol related disaster in the British Isles, I'd have two nickels - which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it happened twice.  How many alcohol related disasters did you know about before reading that? Because we knew of zero. Besides alcohol poisoning. And all the times we had one too many after our favorite contestant won the Great...

Today, we’re discussing the tragic death of a young doctor in Kolkata, India. If you or someone you know is experiencing sexual violence, please contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-4673. https://rainn.org/ Sources: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/india-rape-case-doctor-strike-murder-of-trainee-kolkata-hospital-protests/ https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/8/14/what-happened-in-the-k...

Who doesn't like a good ghost story, amirite???? If the subject of "ghosts" is why you clicked this episode. . . you're actually kinda outta luck! Today Godmother Mal will tell you all about the female serial killer/psycho that absolutely terrorized 3 European countries over the course of 15 years. Her legendary rampage earned her the title of "The Phantom of Heilbronn&quo...

What's up bitches? I, Godmother Mal, am about to bring you an epic episode all about (please guess this right) . . . TUNNELS! These are supposed to be some of the most haunted tunnels in North America. Who decides these are the most haunted???? How do they decide what "most haunted" means???? Don't worry, we provide our theories on  the subject. Now, sure, tunnels are scary. Bu...

Disclaimer: WWII is a topic for this episode.   Hi friends! Godmother Mal is here to tell you the story of her new personal hero! Noor Inayat Khan was an ordinary woman who did extraordinary things. Through her courage, strength, and conviction to serve the greater good, Noor became a WWII hero. To all female veterans of WWII (alive or otherwise . . . since you're most likely 90+ years old) ....

Greetings! We are going to be talking about Spontaneous Human Combustion! Today, we've got a fascinating dive into some cases of spontaneous combustion! We'll talk about some natural causes, and of course, whether we believe its real or not! Highly recommend reading some of these articles below - the more you read, the more you are pulled in!  Snack: two-bite enrobed brownie bars! Who ca...

Happy Tuesday! Join us on a journey to Caledonia Mills in Canada to meet a fire loving poltergeist. We will dive into the mysterious fires and general spooky phenomena at the MacDonald Farm in 1922.  We are going to take a look at the incidents and the outcome of an investigation that would label the young Mary-Ellen as an arsonist.  Snack: Nick's Pumpkin Spice Swirl Ice Cream  Sources:  http...

Back in 1768, Ruth Blay was the last woman to be executed in New Hampshire. What was the crime she was charged with, you ask?  The crime of giving birth without “officially” telling anyone she was pregnant.  This episode, we do a deep dive on the batshit crazy laws surrounding sex during ye olden times (18th century colonial America).  Our snack: Pumpkin chocolate chip cookie from Crumbl.  Sources...

It's a real dark one today, guys. Kennedy Ife was a young man from Enfield, UK (the same place where one of the most famous poltergeist hauntings took place????) For Kennedy, what started off as a sore throat spiraled into something incredibly dark and life threatening. Within 9 days, Kennedy's family became convinced he was possessed by an evil entity and attempted an exorcism that resu...

Michelle Martinko was an average teenager living in the small community of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. But on Dec 19th 1979, her life was tragically ended by a unknown attacker.  For the next 39 years, Michelle's case would be stalled till advancements in forensic technology are made. Thank you to all the dedicated investigators who never gave up. Snack: Trader Joe's Bamba Puffed Peanut and Corn...

Hello Spooky Kids! To kick off our October season, we are gonna take a hay ride down to Iowa! We will start our journey at the Farrar Schoolhouse, make our way down to the Mathias Ham House, stop at a charming inn called the Mason House. We might even have some extra time to spend at the Franklin Hotel, see a 8.5 ft. tall black angel statue at the Oakland Cemetery, and finally meet a chocolate lov...

Ladies & Gentleman, welcome to DIA. Your baggage will be located by the gargoyles past the creepy art. If you hit bLUCIFER, you have gone too far. Please refrain from entering the tunnels as the illuminati  might be hosting a zoom meeting. Local time is the witching hour. The temperature is hot as HELL! Thank you for flying Air SCARYGODMOTHERS! Our complimentary drink on this flight was 1877 S...

Hello fellow thrill seekers! We are back with some haunted fun in Colorado- the centennial state! We will be talking about an haunted asylum, a haunted road, the hotel that inspired the famous Stephen King novel "The Shining" & finally end our episode on an interesting tradition celebrating a local woman's death! To pair with our paranormal adventure - we tried the Trader Joe&ap...

TW: This episode has many mentions of sexual violence against women, crimes against children, and domestic abuse.  If you or a loved one is experiencing sexual violence or domestic abuse, please contact the RAINN at 800-656-4673 or  National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. Hey friends! Today we’re talking about an all female vigilante group formed in India!!! These absolute badasses f...

 Hello Hello Hello! Happy July everyone! Coming to you with a tiny tale on the human hair trade industry is your scary godmothers. Join us as we take a very quick look at the crimes that spring from the root of the hair trade in India. Our snack to try was the THINK! Protein Bars in the S'mores Flavor. Be an informed consumer! Check sources below! Books: Waste of a Nation: Garbage and Growth...

Hello Godchildren! Buckle in for an especially rough case. This is the case of a ten year old girl who disappeared on August 24th 1951 after attending a community event. Beverly was never found and her case remains open. If you know anything credible about the disappearance of Beverly Potts – please contact the Cleveland Police. Our snack is homemade brownies (though we probably should have bought...

DISCLAIMER: This episode contains topics related to war, genocide, and sexual violence. Listener discretion is advised. Today's episode is about Nadia Murad - a remarkable Yazidi human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner.  A woman who has made it her life’s mission to advocate for the Yazidi people who are undergoing a current genocide. To talk about Nadia, we must first talk about h...

DISCLAIMER: EXTREMELY WHACKY EPISODE AHEAD.  We got technical difficulties, witchy laughter, and an unplanned diarrhea  break for us both ( try to locate it). Today we're talking about the BROWN MOUNTAIN LIGHTS!  These lights have been bamboozling people for hundreds of years. To calm our guts from the chaos, we tried Mayawell Prebiotic Soda in the flavor Pineapple Mango with Turmeric! Shit s...

Hi friends! This episode is all about Franklin Castle (as if Cleveland Ohio itself wasn’t scary enough). Godmother Mal did some serious research to bring you this material (she watched Ghost Adventures!) Hope you enjoy the discussion and please never go here! To pair with this scary ass place, we tried the Watermelon flavor of the Poppi drink! It’s the prebiotic soda that went viral! (wait- it wen...

TW: This episode may contain materials pertaining to self harm and suicide.  If you or anyone you know is struggling with these ideations, please contact:  Get Info Here   or dial 988 & for international listeners try this for more help .  We love you <3 Resources: A Look at the World’s Most ‘Cursed’ Jewels | National Jeweler The 5 Strangest Jewelry Curse Stories, Because Diamonds Aren&apos...

Hello friends! Today, we’re talking about something super messy involving the Met and some potentially cursed treasure! Sound as cool to you as it does to us? Grab a snack and join us while we chat about the Lydian Hoard! Resources: Curse of Croesus Treasure continues - The Archaeology News Network (archaeonewsnet.com) The 5 Strangest Jewelry Curse Stories, Because Diamonds Aren't Always A Gi...

Hey Godchildren! This week, we’re talking the tragic murder of an aspiring model Paula Sladewski.  On January 2nd 2010, Paula went missing after a night of partying with her boyfriend Kevin in south Miami. Within the day, her body was discovered, but no killer was in sight. This case remains unsolved nearly 13 years later.  To pair with this episode, we tried Lily's milk chocolate peanut butt...

Arr, Matey! Climb aboard our ghost ship tour as we talk about mysterious floating ships, missing crews, and a mummified body. To keep our shenanigan's going, we tried out Guayakí Yerba Mate in the Orange Exuberance flavor! Sources: https://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends/legend-flying-dutchman-ghostly-007285 https://www.marineinsight.com/maritime-history/ghost-ship-the-mysterious-flying...

Hello my peeps! We are back with another episode and this time we are going to a little place that you may have heard of ALCATRAZ.  We are going to diving into the history of the island, its time as a military prison, and then a federal penitentiary.  And if you stick through the history lesson - we will tell you about the ghosts that haunt this place. Because any place that has so much connection...

Hello friends! This case is a heavy one! Charles Quansah is the most notorious serial killer Ghana has ever had.  The scars the Accra Strangler left on the families, the community, and Ghana is unimaginable.  While researching this case, we discovered that there is not a lot on who these women who were brutally murdered were.  Besides a haunting roll call list, we really do not know much about the...