Strange & Unusual

Did you ever wonder how the potato became so big in Europe? No? Well, too bad, you’re gonna learn today. Roya takes the pod on a trip to yester-century as we talk about how the potato got to Europe, how it got so big in Germany and the king who was better at image rehab than any PR person in 2023, Frederick the Great.  Email us at: Strangeunusualpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/strangeunusua...

From goose shoes to cheese mayhem to cock on a stick, this episode has a little something for everyone. History! Water Fowl! Looney Tunes Antics! Dairy Products! Socialism! What more could you want? Casey takes us on a trip to 1766 with some history of things leading up an incredible cheese riot. Are there cheese thrown like frisbees? Listen to find out! Email us at: Strangeunusualpodcast@gmail.co...

The case that’s taken TikTok by storm, Roya covers the twists and turns of the love… line(?) between Dave Kroupa, Cari Farver and Liz Golyar. Some sus antics, a finger print on a mint tin and a solid tech based bust with some actual good detective work for once!  Email us at: Strangeunusualpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/strangeunusual Follow the pod on IG at: @strange_unusual_podcast Twitt...

Do you want to listen to a podcast episode where Roya learns about her Persian history from an unexpected source, Casey! She’s on nightshift again folks which means she’s feral! But it’s just starting so she’s at least coherent still. Does she describe a historical king as ‘very slay’ yes. Yes she does. Email us at: Strangeunusualpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/strangeunusual Follow the pod...

Finally, Roya has a chance to explore about an hour of science as we talk about the Voynich Manuscript, a mysterious book that no one knows anything about. Parts don’t make sense. Is it aliens? A medieval fraud? The first copy of Cosmo? We don’t really know, but it certainly interested Roya. Email us at: Strangeunusualpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/strangeunusual Follow the pod on IG at: @...

Wow, this one is a wild one. It might make you queasy, it might make you feel bad for the person, it will definitely leave you confused by the end of it. Today, Casey talks about Tarrare, who is quite a tragic character of French history that is often not talked about… Maybe for good reason… Email us at: Strangeunusualpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/strangeunusual Follow the pod on IG at: @...

It wouldn’t be an episode if Roya didn’t do an impression of a Sour Patch Kid, but instead, first it’s funny then it’s sad. Another super recent case, this one about a serial infant killer, but is there more than meets the eye here? Get your tinfoil hat out, but only the small size because we’re not talking about aliens or anything (this time). Also *update* in the case, she was found guilty and s...

Ever wonder what it would be like if Jello-O rained down from the sky and started suddenly making people sick? Whose fault is it? We don’t know, but rest assured, we have speculations so make sure you stick around to the end and let us know what YOU think caused the blobs! Email us at: Strangeunusualpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/strangeunusual Follow the pod on IG at: @strange_unusual_pod...

What are your thoughts on reincarnation? Well, today, Roya’s going to talk about one of the cases that is touted as having the most potential to be a true case of it. The Pollock Twins have a lot in common with their sisters. Maybe too much to be a coincidence. Email us at: Strangeunusualpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/strangeunusual Follow the pod on IG at: @strange_unusual_podcast Twitter...

Have you ever wondered what happened when you took a failed football playing college drop out and a crematory named Coastal (that is not on a coast btw)? The answer will probably not surprise you, because nothing good happens. Casey takes us on a wild roller coaster of a case that was voted on by Patreon. If you too would like to influence episode topics please consider joining their ilk!  Email u...

Please listen to this episode fully before you look up anything about this so you can enjoy the roller coaster Roya takes Casey on. This week, Roya is covering the disappearance of Rudy Farias in 2015 and how the case suddenly got a huge break just a few weeks ago from the date of this airing. Please enjoy the information, updates and shock of Casey as we look into this case and explore some poten...

Probably not going to hell this week… Maybe only a little… We talk about our comrades of the sea and their endeavors to sink the rich. Casey tells us interesting facts about orcas, what they are, what they’ve been doing and potential explanations as to why they’re being such curious little guys when it comes to ships. We go back in history some to another very cantankerous whale. Email us at: Stra...

Are we going to hell? Probably. Do we worry about it here? No. This is a safe space. It’s not our fault that the very expensive tickets were only one way and no one told the billionaires. Roya talks about OceanGate and their submersible, Titan, which captured her attention the whole time it was gone.  Email us at: Strangeunusualpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/strangeunusual Follow the pod o...

Finally, Casey can dump this case out of her brain and think about someone else other than Lori Vallow and demon Ned Schneider. The satisfying conclusion we were all hoping for (as long as it stays that way). Sponsored by Coca-Cola and Satan himself.  Email us at: Strangeunusualpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/strangeunusual Follow the pod on IG at: @strange_unusual_podcast Twitter: @_strang...

We’re closing in on the finish line of this case. The grim light at the end of the crazy murder tunnel. But! We’re not quite there yet. We have at least one more episode of Casey’s manic deep dive into Lori Vallow’s trial where she can finally be freed from this case and dump out half of her brain to make room for new information.  Email us at: Strangeunusualpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/...

We got jokes this episode guys, from wondering what makes a special agent so special to animals and demons with people names, we cover some bizarre topics not unlike this case in general. The story is starting to unfold in all its dark and gruesome details. We will be continuing on with the coverage of the case from here for at least 1 (maybe 2) more episodes.  Email us at: Strangeunusualpodcast@g...

So, Roya didn’t realize how much effort editing was going to be so if it’s a little rough. Her bad. This episode starts up Casey’s in depth wrap up of Lori Vallow’s case and all the new evidence and information brought to light in the case. If you haven’t been following the case, or if you have, come join us for her research and Roya’s color commentary!.  Email us at: Strangeunusualpodcast@gmail.c...

It was surprisingly hard to figure out how to search for ‘movie crimes’ without getting results like Zodiac or My Friend Dahmer, but it was finally managed! Roya collects some short stories of various crimes that happened on or around movies as well as one very troubled film production. Was it just egos? An aboriginal curse? Billy Zane? Celine Dion? That necklace from Titanic maybe? You be the jud...

Do you have the shine? Maybe a friendly chef could tell you if you do or not as you join Roya and Casey in exploring the haunted Stanley Hotel, the inspiration behind The Shining. Haunting celebrities for years, almost every room is said to have something spooktacular happening in it. From the limestone and quartz caves below all the way to the attic. Email us at: Strangeunusualpodcast@gmail.com P...

Maybe it’s ghosts, maybe it’s Maybelline. Welcome back back back again and thank you all so much for your patience. This episode is all about Castle Frankenstein and whether Mary Shelley was inspired by a castle she went to or maybe Ben FRANKlin. Get it? Franklin, Frankenstein. We think there could be something there. Also Casey is very critical of both Roya and Ghost Hunters International.  Email...

Of course Roya had to twist the topic in a way because that’s just who she is as a person. So in this episode instead of talking about a food related crime, she covers a crime against food. Did you ever wonder why MSG is so scary to Boomers? Should you feel comfortable adding it to your popcorn? Some of your questions will be answered! Email us at: Strangeunusualpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon....

We're going to make you listen to the episode to find out the nickname of this serial fraudster, Carlos Rafael. He had a foul mouth, an American dream and a very loose understanding of math when it came to fish. The guy just won't stop talking about his machinations either. Idiot. Email us at: Strangeunusualpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/strangeunusual Follow the pod on IG at: @str...

This episode, Roya continued the Rome theme while talking about a couple of crimes that'll have you saying 'good for her' like you're Lucille Bluth. First, we start off with Giulana Tofana, the poisoner who freed up to 600 women from their prison of being a wife in 1600s Rome and follows up on a short story of revenge from India in the 2000s. Like Delilah Bon says, Dead Men Don't Rape. Email us at...

What’s YOUR favorite Cesar? Salad? Palace? Romano? Julius? Well, one of those is the subject of today’s episode. Not to be Cesar apologists, but he had a rough end of his life. Enjoy Casey’s heavily abridged exploration into the wild life and unfortunate assassination of Julius Cesar from being a queen to having a foreign queen. From Twink to Daddy. Email us at: Strangeunusualpodcast@gmail.com Pat...

This episode has everything, green corduroy pants, cell phones in the 90s, blue collar fishermen, Rolexs, and luxury brand roasting. Roya talks about Season 5, Episode 15 - Time Will Tell, where we unfold the story of Ronald Platt (definitely not Robert Plant) and who the real Ronald Platt is and what happened on The Lady Jane ship.  Email us at: Strangeunusualpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: Patre...