Sinister Sunrise

It’s episode 105 and the Sinister Sisters didn’t know their fingernails were made of the same material as rhino horns. Now that’s totes rhino. In today’s episode, Morgan travels to Lancaster, Ohio for her tale of the haunted Mudhouse Mansion. The spirit of a cruel Civil War general may haunt its halls. A family moves in, but when they aren’t spotted leaving the residence neighbors become worried....

It’s episode 104 and the Sinister Sisters may need to add another week to their decluttering challenge after this topic. In today’s episode, Sarah covers a disorder that’s been showcased on national television for over a decade - hoarding! Don’t confuse this disorder with collecting, though. Sarah dives into the symptoms of hoarding, why people who hoard have a difficult time throwing items away,...

It’s episode 103 and the Sinister Sisters are going on a road trip. A cryptid road trip that is! In today’s group episode, Sarah heads to the Gobi Desert where the only thing you can do is run when you spot the large-intestine looking, acid-spitting Mongolian Death Worm. Then, Erin travels to Kentucky to cover the Hopkinsville Goblins case where a family fended off their home from either an alien...

It’s episode 102 and the Sinister Sisters need to settle a debate. What do you wear on Halloween? A costume or a coshtume? Honestly, any word you say a lot begins to sound fake. In today’s episode, Erin covers the tragic and gruesome case of Zack Bowen and Addie Hall. The New Orleans couple survived Hurricane Katrina and their love story was even publicized by the media. As the city was restored a...

It’s episode 101 and the Sinister Sisters are closed today. We’re recording on a Wednesday. What do you expect? In today’s episode, Morgan has not one, not two, but three different cryptid tales! Morgan first takes us to North Carolina where the Beast of Bladenboro, a cat-like creature that drains the blood of its victims, may still reside. Then Morgan travels to New Jersey where the Jersey Devil...

It’s the 100th episode and it’s time for the Sinister Sisters to do some spring cleaning and declutter their brains. Does that patchwork couch really make us happy? In today’s episode, Sarah covers a topic that’s been around since fireplaces have been heating our homes - minimalism! Sarah dives into the psychology of clutter, the various types of minimalism, and how everyone has the ability to tak...

It’s episode 99 and the Sinister Sisters are the id, ego, and superego when it comes to conspiracy theories. Give Sarah twenty minutes and a Red Bull and she’ll find out why it’s probably true. In today’s group episode, Sarah dives into why conspiracy theories seem to pop up like weeds, how people can combat these theories, and when conspiracy theories turned out to be true. Morgan covers conspira...

It’s episode 98 and the Sinister Sisters are covered in blankets. Not because they're cold but because they are typing to prep for Erin’s story! In today’s episode, Erin covers the shocking case of John List - a man with a skewed sense of morality who murdered his entire family in cold blood. The victims’ bodies weren’t discovered by police until a month later and even though they had a confession...

It’s episode 97 and the Sinister Sisters are having a Waffle House disagreement. One sister’s goal is to be Waffle House Customer of the Year while the other two wouldn’t choose it for their last breakfast on Earth. In today’s episode, the demon that inhabits Morgan covers the infamous cryptid - Mothman! This creature that’s more bird than man allegedly wreaked havoc in Point Pleasant, West Virgin...

It’s episode 96 and the Sinister Sisters are presenting the Sinister Sunrise Acheesement Award! No, we will not apologize for our grammar. In today’s episode, Sarah covers the quiet pandemic affecting us all, Imposter Syndrome (IS)! It may not be in the DSM-5 but 70% of Americans have experienced feelings of inadequacy and have chalked up their success to luck or other external factors. Be ready t...

It’s episode 95 and the Sinister Sisters are celebrating by reading Sarah’s drunk Mardi Gras texts! Drunk Sarah was, yes, but grim she was not. In today’s group episode, the sisters discuss the history of the Brothers Grimm and share some of their favorite fairy tales from their collection. Morgan tells the story of The Frog Prince - a tale about a frog with a lot of demands and a rude princess th...

It’s episode 94 and the Sinister Sisters are ready for a rendition of Happy Tales with Erin! That definitely was not a rip off of anything. We made that up all on our own. In today’s episode, Erin covers the wild case of former NFL superstar-turned-murderer Aaron Hernandez. This one ticks off all the boxes: a harsh upbringing, loss at an impressionable age, bad coping mechanisms, and multiple head...

It’s episode 93 and the Sinister Sisters wish they had superpowers…or the gift of elocution at least! In today’s episode, Morgan dives into voodoo and how it isn’t as negative as it has been portrayed in the media. She also covers the most powerful spirit surrounding the religion who can speak to anyone, anywhere - Papa Legba. He expects payment though. Don’t worry. We read the terms and condition...

Sarah waves her color guard-sized red flag and kicks off our new format with her story on a cult that is still around today - The Twelve Tribes. A groovy Gaston-looking youth pastor, child training manuals, and several deli restaurants where followers work without pay. Are you sold? Tools of the devil are not welcome though. We think we would be really great hippies, but the Twelve Tribes may be t...

It’s episode 91 and the Sinister Sisters are back and sinister than ever! We forgot how nervous Yeti made us. In today’s group episode, Sarah quizzes us on the history of love and marriage and dives into the psychology of divorce rates, Morgan brings us wedding ghost stories and eerie tales of eternal brides, and Erin gives an update on a local case and covers the tragic murder of bride-to-be Laur...

It’s episode 90 and the Sinister Sisters are wrapping up the longest season one ever the only way they know how. With a Halloween-esque episode! Group there it is! In today’s group episode, Sarah puts a spell on us as she dives into the history of Halloween, Morgan grabs a Take 5 as she covers some current Halloween traditions and how they came about, and Erin clears up the misconception that Día...

The Sinister Sisters have decided to start their own bowling league - The Britney Spares! Hopefully we are better at bowling than we are at building card houses. In today’s episode, Sarah interprets a dream where a listener bares all at a Denny’s, Morgan reads short ghost stories that will leave you with goosebumps, and Erin covers the mysterious death of Christian Hildebrandt. Show us a pretty cr...

The Sinister Sisters record in the most sinister place…the basement! It’s the perfect place for jump scares after we break the ice. In today’s episode, Sarah gets jazzed for her topic on the lead-crime hypothesis, Erin travels to Los Angeles for her story on the Hillside Stranglers, and Morgan covers the legend of the Evil Eye and its protective abilities. Can you feel our conspiracy caps? Enjoy t...

The Sinister Sisters are kicking off October with their normally scheduled programming! Well...perhaps not. Welcome to our new show: Sinister Sunrise with an uncomfortable side of laughter! In today's episode, the girls are turning a new table and switching their topics! Sarah takes on true crime as she covers the horrifying murder of Katarzyna Zowada, Erin gives the spooks with her story on the J...

The Sinister Sisters are visiting the most luxurious place in the Midwest. No, not the Arch. The Lemp Mansion! In today’s group episode, Sarah dives into the history of the Lemp family and their prosperous brewing company, Erin covers the tragedies that befell the family which had the public questioning whether the Lemps were cursed, and Morgan shares stories of spirit sightings along with her own...

The Sinister Sisters reveal what type of mermaid they would be and showcase their utter lack of Britney Spears knowledge. Outrageous! In today’s episode, Morgan travels to Louisiana for her story on the Rougarou (also known as the Loupgarou) that prowls the swamps in search of children, Erin covers the deeply upsetting case of the Stockdale family murders, and Sarah dives into the subtle signs of...

Are you an E.T.? Because the Sinister Sisters are projecting their intentions and opening themselves up to telepathic communication with aliens this week! In today’s episode, Morgan dives into part two of the spooky happenings that have occurred at different Disneyland attractions, Erin covers the unfolding case of Elizabeth Cooke that went viral on social media last month, and Sarah ponders the d...

The Sinister Sisters are pros at trivia, but only if pictures are included. How else are we supposed to know what an escutcheon is? In today’s episode, Erin travels to Texas for her story on the murder of Angela Samota, Sarah gets into a higher form of consciousness as she covers the different types of meditation, and Morgan dives into the plethora of Disney World urban legends. Fake skeletons are...

Episode 82: Highway of Tears The Sinister Sisters have an urgent question! Do all countries have Schoolhouse Rock? In today’s group episode, the ladies hit the open road and head to Canada for their story on the infamous Highway of Tears. After discussing the area’s history, Sarah covers the case of Colleen MacMillen, Morgan covers the disappearance of Madison Scott, and Erin covers the disappeara...

The Sinister Sisters may be fascinated by all things true crime, but they would never cut it as detectives. We need the clues! In today’s episode, Sarah pretends to test our memory skills only to reveal her actual topic, inattentional blindness. Erin covers the wild ongoing case of Maria Del Carmen Merino Gomez who was arrested on suspicion of murdering her boyfriend, Jesus Maria Baranda. Morgan e...