Sinisterhood

Her experiences in Northern California sex cults set this entrepreneur up to run one of her own. She claimed her company’s goal was simple: to foster connection between individuals through the practice of orgasmic meditation. But those who joined called it a prostitution ring, complete with coercive control, financial manipulation, and sexual abuse - all packaged in shiny Silicon Valley wellness c...

My Best Friend Dated a PDF; Okay They’re Right, I am Single Because I am Too Picky; How a Funny Family Christmas Story Lead to me Learning About an Unsolved Murder; Near Death Experience Starring my Deceased Grandma; Premonitions; and Not-deer? Some Appalachian Spirit?     Click here to submit your odd but true stories. Click here to sign up for our Patreon and receive hundreds of hours of bonus c...

He was one of the bestselling Christian comedians on the touring circuit, with millions in revenue, a dedicated staff, and followers willing to fund his lifestyle with “love offerings.” But soon, two journalists - a pair of fellow Christians, no less - shed a less-than-flattering light on the self-proclaimed Bishop, and the whole empire came tumbling down. This week’s episode is Mike Warnke, Fake...

Who or What the Fuck is Haunting Me?; Who is Uncle Scott?; My Dad's Encounter with the Armaduchie; Eddie Munster was Accused of Murdering my Great Uncle; Clowns!; and Does a Corn Skull Qualify as a Cryptid?  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...

Happy New Year! 2026 is breathing down our necks, and we're kicking it off with a fresh lineup of segments usually reserved for Patreon. A dispute for the Honorable Judge Christie, some possible assholes, federal charges in a North Texas case, and more. Grab a plate, it's time for your New Year's Eve Grazing Board! Click here for this week's show notes. Click here to sign up for our Patreon and re...

Never Should Have Purchased an Elf on the Shelf…; The Kidnapper Took my Bagel; Please Help Me Solve a 40-Year Santa Claus Mystery!; My Parent’s House is Haunted by a Burping Ghost; My sister and I saw Santa Claus; and Did I See Rudolph? 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...

Federal charges tied to a death once ruled a suicide. A notorious violent case where a supervised release went wrong. Plus, a fatal family meal now headed into appeals, renewed debate over long-promised disclosure in a powerful abuse scandal, fresh movement in an infamous decades-old cold case, and why unexplained objects are drawing attention under the sea. This week's episode is End of Year Case...

My Childhood Friend's True Crime Story; Possible Abduction.... or Worse?; Maybe Mental Health Demons Aren't Always a Metaphor; Did I Find the Cure for Sleepwalking?; Astral Projection; and Christmas Eve Scare. 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...

Today I am talking with someone whose work Christie and I deeply respect and whose podcast topics often overlap with our own. You know her from hit podcast You’re Wrong About , where she has spent years helping listeners peel back the layers of cultural myths, moral panics, and the stories we think we remember. Sarah Marshall’s newest project, The Devil You Know , is an eight-part deep dive into t...

The Satanic Panic swept the country 1980s, in which claims of widespread ritual abuse and occult conspiracies were treated as real threats. Targets were wrongfully convicted, children were taken from marginalized homes, all while much of the “evidence” seemed to stem from one man’s written account. He rose to fame claiming he freed himself from the Illluminati’s Satanic control, but what if it was...

My Sister Isn't a Murderer... Is She?; Strangers on a Train; Dolls in the Trees; Scammer Scare; Is Santa the Hat Man?; and Deranged Parent ‘Prank’. 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 companies that sup...

Today, we’re joined by someone whose work you’ve almost definitely heard. Natalie Robehmed is an award-winning journalist and executive producer at Campside Media. She’s the writer behind WeCrashed , the chart-topping investigation into WeWork that became a hit Apple TV+ series, and she’s spent her career unpacking what power looks like when it goes off the rails. Her newest project, Allison After...

Vanguard Prefect. Jness. DoS. This wellness MLM packed with confusing jargon was actually a brutal sex cult in disguise. It's schlubby leader hypnotized his followers, preyed on their vulnerabilities, and recruited many to harm others on his behalf. After a dramatic 2019 arrest in Mexico, the story was far from over. This week's episode is NXIVM Cult Update: Where Are They Now? Click here for this...

Campus Attack; My Own Poisoning Story; My Cousin is a Florida Man; Savannah Wedding Ghosts; I Also saw a UAP in Portland on the 15 of November; and The Mystery of the Christmas Shop Elf. 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 con...

His reputation was larger than life, bolstered by Hollywood movies and a hometown that held tight to his story long after his death. But the truth of what happened on a dark road in 1967 would finally come to light six decades later, thanks to the work of independent researchers and investigators interested more in truth than legend. This week's episode is The Murder of Pauline Pusser and the Trut...

This week brings select previous Freaky Friday stories, as we take some time off to be with family for the holiday. We wish everyone the best and are so thankful for all of our great listeners. Thank you all for listening and for all of your support.  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...

Thanksgiving is a time to gather with family, stuff yourself with delicious sides, and according to this legend, protect yourself from an enormous, 500-pound turkey. This feathered monster terrorizes the hills of the American Northwest, wreaking havoc on hunters and their automobiles. But is it really something to fear or nothing more than gobbledygook? This week's episode is Gobblesquatch. Click...

Some Good Ol’ Boy Corruption; Witnessing ICE Activity in My Community; Response to the Mom in the Most Recent Freaky Friday Concerned for Her Daughters Safety Over Ex-Boyfriend Stalking; Response to 11/14 Mom Whose Teen Daughter Is Stalked by an Ex; The Gold Miner's Cottage; and UFO???? Click here to submit your odd but true stories. Click here to sign up for our Patreon and receive hundreds of ho...

Made famous by Hollywood, this small town sheriff supposedly took up his post to fight crime. After decades of mythmaking, the truth behind his many exploits paint a much different pictures that what the movies sold us. This week's episode is The Murder of Pauline Pusser and the Truth About Buford - Part 1 Click here for this week's show notes. Click here to sign up for our Patreon and receive hun...

Was I Almost Just Trafficked in a McDonald's Playplace?; Potential Poisoning on my Watch; A Cautionary Tale; Did I Almost Get Got?!; The Time We Thought My Sister Went Missing; and EVP on the Circle Line - The Statue of Liberty’s Budget Ghost?! 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...

You may recognize him from the famous line in his biopic - “I’m the captain now,” but there was more to this merchant mariner’s story than what Hollywood depicted. Failed sabotage attempts. Savage beatings. And a lot of chocolate Pop-Tarts. This week’s episode is Captain Phillips and the Maersk Alabama Hijacking. Click here for this week's show notes. Click here to sign up for our Patreon and rece...

All Aboard! This week we team up with Henry Zebrowski and Ed Larson live on board the Liberty of the Seas, at CrimeWave at Sea -  to break down the dark side of cruise life, the death of Dick Cheney, the phenomenon of women going missing on cruise ships, The Bermuda Triangle, the unlucky old lady forgotten at Lizard Island, and much, much more... Click here to sign up for our Patreon and receive h...

A world-renowned artist held at gunpoint; a scary clown with an out-of-control tongue; AITAs and FMK - this week's episode is our Patreon Extravaganza. Links to the source content: r/relationship advice: Mucho Poocho; Mama’s Moment; and Sweets Suspicion July 2025 Live Q&A AIT(Spooky)A Minisode: Marina Abramovic - The Grandmother of Performance Art Judge Christie: The case of the Dubiously Dubb...

True Crime on a Cruise Ship; Gut feeling /ICE Raid; Not the Scary Halloween We Wanted; Just a Haunted House? Or a Portal to Hell?; Elmo Haunted My Daughter; and The Legend of Werewolf Springs 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. Pleas...

One of North America’s only true castles is tucked into the hills of Vermont. It has become known for its hundreds of rare artifacts, beautiful stained glass, and the restless spirits that dwell within. From unexplained music echoing through the halls to shadowy figures and voices that answer when no one’s there, this castle has earned its spooky reputation, and we spent the night inside all 13,13...