Sinisterhood

Our guests this week are Mike and Alex, hosts of Chilluminati, a podcast covering true crime, the occult, aliens, conspiracies, UFOs, hauntings, mysterious disappearances, internet urban legends, and more. Please let us know if you have any leads on what Alex may have seen back in college. And head to our YouTube channel to see the cursed eBay object Mike got as a gift from his co-hosts. Thanks to...

This monster has scared the people of West Virginia since 1952. It has a red face, glowing eyes, and wears a hood shaped like the ace of spades. Some call it the Braxton County Monster or “Braxie” for short. Others think it was a visitor from outer space. Even if you don’t see it, you will smell it. This week’s episode is The Flatwoods Monster. Click here for this week's show notes. Click here to...

Who Or What the Fuck Is Haunting Me?; Tell Everyone I Love Them and That I'm Okay; Angels and Aliens?; My Face-To-Face (Literally) Encounter with An Otherworldly Being; Upstate NY Marsh Cryptid, Demon, Or Just Deranged Man?; and Something’s Got a Hold On Grandma To donate to the theater fundraiser, click here: newmansmithfinearts.ludus.com/fundraiser.php?id=1884 Click here to submit your odd but t...

Jehovah's Witnesses stand on street corners and knock on doors to recruit new members, but what they don’t tell you about their leaders at the Watchtower organization is their decades-long effort to hide rampant sexual abuse within its ranks. Religious proceedings, cover-ups, and lies have all added insult to injury for thousands of survivors and their families. Will this group ever truly adopt th...

This week's guest is Brandon Schexnayder of Southern Gothic. Covering the ghostly stories, haunted places, and eeriest tales of the American south, Southern Gothic features research from Brandon's sister, Bryanne who serves as the show's writer and researcher. She's a professional archivist Master of Library & Information Science and a dual B.A. in History & English. She currently works at...

With millions of copies of their materials circulating in over two hundred countries, this group seems like just another branch of Christianity. But under the surface, fear mongering, scare tactics, and outright abuse permeate a group that makes leaving feel like a decision as serious as death. This week’s episode is Jehovah’s Witnesses, Part 2. Click here for this week's show notes. Click here to...

Welcome to Freaky Friday where we tell your odd but true stories - Jehovah's Witness Edition. The JW’s; Jehovah’s Witness Show; I ALMOST DIED BECAUSE OF JWs; Jehovah's Witness and Friend’s Suicide; Jehovah's Witness Victim; Jehovah's Witness in Ireland; The Sad, Sad Unicorn; and Jehovah's Witness Account- My Coming Out Click here to submit your odd but true stories. Click here to sign up for our P...

Whether you have been handed a brochure or answered their knock at your door, this small but prevalent group has operated in our society since its inception in the late 1800s. With over 200 locations worldwide, there’s likely a Kingdom Hall near you. But what exactly is going on inside? This week’s episode is Jehovah's Witnesses - Part 1. Click here for this week's show notes. Click here to sign u...

Today's guest is Daisy Eagan, the host of the Strange and Unexplained Podcast, where each episode  she tells you a true story that will fascinate and terrify you. She also hosts the new podcast Dear Daisy on the Grab Bag Collab Network where she reads real letters that listeners send to her PO Box. Check out more from Daisy: https://www.strangeandunexplainedpod.com/ https://instagram.com/deardaisy...

Fighters. Icons. Powerful forces in their time. This week, we're looking back at some of our favorite female figures. Whether you're inspired to stare scornfully at an ungrateful town from a rocky crag above or use your knowledge and skills to free the wrongfully convicted, these gals remind us that there is something mighty within us all to save the world and save ourselves. This week's episode i...

My Coworker/Friend, the Murderer; I Am Also in A Cult; A Visit to Waverly Hills Sanatorium; Premonition; My Friend, The Wendigo; and The Wendigo's Cousin, La Lechuza Link to news article: https://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-news-simsbury-william-leverett-profile-20180925-story.html Link about Waverly Hills Sanatorium:  https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/kentucky/waverly-hills-sanatorium-ky/ C...

Randall Nickerson served as Director, Producer, Cinematographer, Co-Writer, and Co-Editor for his film Ariel Phenomenon. The subject of which was the topic of our episodes 246 and 247. Thanks so much to Randall Nickerson for being with us today. You can learn more about the film Aerial Phenomenon at arielphenomenon.com . Check https://arielphenomenon.com/screenings/ for more information about the...

The state of Missouri stands ready to execute an innocent man. After DNA evidence ruled him out as the perpetrator, the governor dismantled a team of judges reviewing his case and asked for a fast-track to his execution day. Will the newly discovered DNA evidence be considered by a court? Or will Missouri execute a wrongfully convicted man? This week’s episode is The Wrongful Conviction of Marcell...

All-American Gun Violence; Friday The 13th Gut Feeling/Stop Telling Me To Calm Down; I had a Premonition for a House Fire at my Husband's Childhood Home; Freaky Friday Tale of Divine Intervention and Protection; The Time My Parents Work Laptops Got Stolen Right From Under My Nose; and The Bone-Chilling Tale Of The Green Lady Click here to submit your odd but true stories. Click here to sign up for...

A terrifying presence in the northeastern woodlands, this fearsome creature is most often seen in winter, targeting solo travelers who have lost contact with their groups. The hunger and isolation of the Canadian cold season drives this giant beast with jagged teeth to consume human flesh. Are the forests truly being stalked by otherworldly creatures? Is are real monsters actually just our fellow...

Was My Ex in the Cartel??; The Teacup Poisoner; Our Anniversary Date STARTED OUT Fun...; The Silver Sphere; Definitely Satanists, But Probably Potheads; and Clowns! Click here to submit your odd but true stories. Click here to sign up for our Patreon and receive hundreds of hours of bonus content. Click here to leave a review and tell us what you think of the show. Please consider supporting the c...

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Police had searched the house of Kelly and Jason Cochran, but scared by the law enforcement attention, the two primary suspects in Chris Regan’s disappearance fled town. Soon, another seasoned detective joins the case, and the investigation into what really happened to Chris Regan would cross state lines. This week’s episode is The Murder of Chris Regan - Part 2. Click here for this week's show no...

I'm trapped in a Cult; A Toxic Situation - You're Not Alone - A PSA; I Had Sex with a Murderer; The Time my Dad Ran into Ted Bundy at the Gas Station (Kind of); The Homemade Bomb in the Woods Story; and My Badass S-I-L;  Click here to submit your odd but true stories. Click here to sign up for our Patreon and receive hundreds of hours of bonus content. Click here to leave a review and tell us what...

Looking to rekindle an old flame, a man moves to a small town in the vast, remote wilderness of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Instead, he is lured into a deadly love triangle that spans multiple states and, possibly, multiple victims. This week’s episode is The Murder of Chris Regan, Part 1. Click here for this week's show notes. Click here to sign up for our Patreon and receive hundreds of hours of...

Our guests this week are Jeri and Ciara, co-hosts of Ladies & Tangents. Family by chance, co-dependent co-hosts by choice, Jeri and Ciara are cousins and best friends who have spent 30 years in comedic conversation. https://www.ladiesandtangents.com/the-podcast https://www.tiktok.com/@ladiesandtangents https://www.instagram.com/ladiesandtangents/ Stories this week: My Mom and Grandparents were...

UFO sightings. Congressional hearings. Government Whistleblowers. While some of us have been encouraged by the apparent proof of extraterrestrials in the news recently, others have pointed to the information as evidence for a government propaganda campaign. These staunch believers say that the UFOs are only one step in an evil group’s dastardly plan for world domination. Or is does this theory nee...

Missing Person; Lee's Famous Chicken Recipe Murders (sliding doors moment that saved my life); True Crime Brain goes out the Window when you're a Chronic People Pleaser; I was Kidnapped by my Mom (and she got away with it); A Tinder From Hell; and It Came in the Night Click here to submit your odd but true stories. Click here to sign up for our Patreon and receive hundreds of hours of bonus conten...

A candle, some salt, and a drop of blood. Gather these specific items, turn out all your lights, and wait until the clock strikes twelve. Complete the ritual and a dark entity will appear, one who tortures you with your deepest fears - at least according to this internet legend. It may have started as an online creepy pasta, but does this tale have any basis in reality? This week’s episode is The...

Today's guest is Gillian Pensavalle co-host of True Crime Obsessed, one of the most popular podcasts in the world. Along with Patrick Hinds they recap your favorite True Crime documentaries with humor, heart, and sass. Gillian is also the host of the HamilCast where she hosts fun hangs and deep dives with cast crew and creatives of Hamilton, the hit musical. Thanks to Gillian for spending some tim...