Spooky Scary Skeptical

This week Ken brings the girls up to date on all things Madden in preparation for a deep dive on the Madden Curse! Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madden_NFL https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Madden https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_Polytechnic_State_University_football_team_plane_crash https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turducken

Someone call the paparazzi because the celebs are in the house! Tonight, Emily shares some celebrity ghost encounters with everything from psychic abilities to full-bodied apparitions. Join us as we stroll the Hollywood BOO-levard! Sources: https://youtu.be/ylf13zzzARA https://www.buzzfeed.com/laurengarafano/celebrities-who-have-encountered-ghosts https://www.refinery29.com/en-au/2021/10/10717561/...

In this episode, we learn that an apple a day did not keep the doctor away in the 1600's . Bubonic plague was running rampant, and so were plague doctors! So, why did they wear an elongated mask? Why was everyone so stinky? ....is that guy carrying a wand? Join us as we unpack these questions and more! Sources: https://www.britannica.com/science/plague-doctor https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pl...

To get back in the swing of things after a long Memorial Day weekend, Ken enlightens the girls on the Morristown UFO that was observed over New Jersey in 2009. History Channel UFO Hunter - Part 1 https://www.history.com/videos/morristown-lights-part-1 Sources: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morristown_UFO_hoax https://www.skeptic.com/eskeptic/09-04-01/

This a tall order, but someone had to do it. This week we are talking about something of an a-gnome-ly! Everyone knows that people come in different shapes and sizes; this week SSS talks about the tallest of tall and the smallest of small. Sources: https://youtu.be/5udQVNdr8uA https://www.britannica.com/topic/phoenix-mythological-bird https://symbolsage.com/what-are-gnomes/ https://heresajoke.com/...

In this week’s episode, tune in to yet another… cannibalism story. Apparently there’s way too many of these stories out there and Libby decided to toss another one on the pile. But this one comes with a twist, Issei Sagawa sees no punishment for his crimes and not only becomes a celebrity, but profits off his experience. It’s a disturbing tale you won’t want to miss. Sources: The Most Bizarre True...

Ken picks up where he left off last week on Albert Fish. You'll need a strong stomach for this one... Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Fish https://www.nytimes.com/1930/09/05/archives/man-67-seized-here-as-budd-kidnapper-wife-accuses-caretaker-as.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larceny#Grand_larceny https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sadomasochism https://www.crimelibrary.org/serial...

Something's fishy in this week's episode, and it isn't Libby's thoughts on TTPD. Ken dives into the unfortunate life of Frank Howard/Hamilton/Albert Fish while the girls try to keep things light. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Fish https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larceny#Grand_larceny https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sadomasochism https://www.crimelibrary.org/serial_kille...

This week’s episode Libby covers the truly horrifying tale of the Ibadan Forest of Horror. Enter at your own risk. Sources: The Most Bizarre True Crime Stories Ever Told by Jack Rosewood https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ibadan_forest_of_horror https://www.unilad.com/news/nigeria-forest-of-horror-ibadan-153026-20230412 https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-26721112

If Emily had her way, we'd be calling this episode 'Outback Steakhouse Reviews'! What starts off as an innocent haunting quickly turns into quite a bit more... Sources: The Most Bizarre True Crime Stories Ever Told by Jack Rosewood https://allthatsinteresting.com/daniel-laplante

On this episode, Emily caved and decided to play with a Oujia board!! . . . APRIL FOOLS!! On this episode, Emily talks about a Grimoire, some creepy kids and an uncomfortable rocking chair... sounds like a recipe for some hauntings!!! Sources: https://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/cursed-books https://www.historicmysteries.com/unexplained-mysteries/grand-grimoire/34106/ https://www.grunge.com/475421/t...

What’s something that makes you just go… ✨WOMEN✨. It’s these ladies. Some accomplished, some rebellious, some bloodied and some who may or may not have been murderers, but today the crew are covering some memorable women in history and they’re wild stories. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boudica https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khawla_bint_al-Azwar https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marie_Colinet...

Ken picks up where he left off in this second part of all things Enrico Fermi! The girls get a free math lesson, so you know they loved it! Sources: https://www.space.com/25325-fermi-paradox.html https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fermi_paradox https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enrico_Fermi https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billion https://www.britannica.com/topic/large-numbers-1765137 https://www.britanni...

This week, Ken teaches the girls all about Enrico Fermi in the first part of a two-parter on all things Fermi. If you needed an excuse to brush up on your projective geometry and transuranic elements, this one's for you! Sources: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enrico_Fermi https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transuranium_element https://www.lindahall.org/about/news/scientist-of-the-day/enrico-fer...

Put on your hiking boots as SSS travels to the haunted Hoia Baciu Forest where they encounter some potential strigoi and fairies! Grab your scythe and settle in for this spooky episode! Sources: https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/europe/romania/hoia-baciu-haunted-forest-travel-guide-b2256555.html Expedition X

Welcome to Hotel Transylvania! In Part 1 of this two-parter, Emmy dives into the rich history of Vlad the Impaler and learns about Adam Sandler's voice acting range. Sources: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Vlad-the-Impaler https://www.thetravel.com/visit-poienair-castle-of-vlad-the-impaler/ https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/history-and-civilisation/2021/11/vlad-the-impalers-thirst-for...

Hope the listeners aren’t eating while you tune in because the crew is discussing The Rotenburg Cannibal - a disturbing case out of Germany from the early 2000s. Sources: The Most Bizarre True Crime Stories Ever Told by Jack Rosewood https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armin_Meiwes https://www.theguardian.com/world/2003/dec/04/germany.lukeharding

Get ready for a Ken episode all! Of course, there will be some Skeptipoints up for stake in this one. Cereal-ously, the girls are not ready for everything that will be discussed by Ken. He can sometimes get off track a bit... Insisting on completing the full journey through the rabbit hole. Exhibit A, this episode description. For real though, listen in for the interesting history of the Battle Cr...

Happy Birthday, Em because this week we’re talking about…. SLEEP PARALYSIS DEMONS! Tune in as the crew covers sleep paralysis, hallucinations, and common entities seen during these terrifying moments between slumber and wake. Sources: https://www.sleepfoundation.org/parasomnias/sleep-demon#:~:text=Sleep%20demons%20commonly%20involve%20temporary,semi%2Daware%20during%20the%20episode. https://www.sl...

In this week's episode, SSS discusses some haunted and cursed objects! From jewelry to dolls to some very evil boxes, there is a little something for everyone! Grab a honey whiskey and settle in for some creepy collectibles! Sources: https://www.fodors.com/news/photos/7-cursed-objects-around-the-world-guaranteed-to-ruin-your-life https://amyscrypt.com/letta-me-out-haunted-doll/ https://www.si....

This week, Ken talks with the girls all things Echo Chambers! They discuss studies (it doesn't get TOO mathy...), hiveminds and confirmation bias. Sources: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Echo_chamber_(media) https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2023301118 https://advertising.utexas.edu/news/what-social-media-echo-chamber https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gab_(social_network)

It’s time to wrap up the three part series on The Axeman of New Orleans! Tune in as Libby covers the dramatic events and false convictions of the supposed Axeman! Along with a few theories on these strange murders from the crew. Sources: The Most Bizarre True Crime Stories Ever Told by Jack Rosewood The Axeman of New Orleans by Miriam C. Davis

Welcome back to Part 2 of Libby's coverage of the Axeman of New Orleans! We pick up where we left off in Part 1, covering some of the cases that popped up after the mysterious 6 year hiatus. Tune in next week too for the grand finale and to hear what the crew thinks of the Axeman! Sources: The Most Bizarre True Crime Stories Ever Told by Jack Rosewood The Axeman of New Orleans by Miriam C. Dav...

Happy New Year, listeners! Your pod friends are back and better than ever. We’re kicking off the year with not a one parter… not a two parter… but a THREE PARTER! Hold on to your hats and tune in now to Part One of The Axeman of New Orleans! In this episode, Libby covers the first round of Axeman attacks starting in 1910! Sources: The Most Bizarre True Crime Stories Ever Told by Jack Rosewood The...

SSS is headed to Iowa! Emily fills the team in on a haunted house with plenty of knocks, disembodied voices, and cold spots! Grab your EMF reader and an ear of corn 🌽 and get ready for one wild adventure! Sources: https://hauntsofamerica.blogspot.com/2007/08/haunting-of-mathias-ham-house-museum.html?m=1 Paranormal Lockdown: season 2, episode 9