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October 31st is synonymous with Halloween, but there are other holidays that are celebrated during the spooky season like All Souls Day, All Saints Day, and The Day of the Dead, or how I like to refer to it - El Dia de los Muertos. In this episode, we will travel through time to see how these holidays came to be, discuss some of its traditions, and I’ll even throw in a story about a woman who marr...

Extremely cold winters and starvation are enough to test most people physically and mentally, but for some people, it pushes them to the most taboo of all taboos. Cannibalism. For the Algonquin speaking tribes of the Northern United States and Canada, they are warned of the Wendigo that could possess those that have been weakened by their environment and serves as a cautionary tale to all in their...

Halloween is without a doubt our favorite holiday, so to celebrate this Halloween, we bring you a story from our Super Friend and Isela’s Brother In Law, Bill. While visiting his girlfriend in college in Nebraska, Bill and his friends decided to play the Ouija board to kill some time. Little did they know what they were getting themselves into. Was it all just a game, or were they communicating wi...

In 2011 a Russian man was arrested for having a doll collection.  Only these lifesize dolls were not dolls, they were human corpses. He threw birthday parties for them and watched cartoons with them. We’ll get into his childhood and how he was able to exhume so many little girl corpses in this mega creepy story! Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Anyone who grew up in the 80’s remembers the Satanic Panic as a phenomenon that couldn’t be escaped. The news and talk shows were constantly covering new allegations and investigations into Satanic Cult Rituals as well as stories of victims and the accused. Everything from music, corporations, cartoons, and toys were in league with Satan. But did you know that the whole spectacle could be traced b...

Jeepers Creepers, which debuted in 2001, has a classic opening scene of two college-aged brother and sister duo, traveling back home to their parents.  Little did they know that their lives would change forever on that road trip.  But were you aware that this movie was actually inspired by true events?  In this episode we will do a shallow dive of all 4 Jeepers Creepers films, if any are actually...

La Ciguapa is one of the Dominican Republic’s most popular and well known legends and has been closely ingrained in its culture. Often described as a 3 foot tall woman with hair down to her calves and backwards feet, anyone who sees La Ciguapa is mesmerized by her beauty. But, don’t let those good looks fool you, there’s a dark side to this menacing vixen. Whether you’re captured to satisfy her ca...

For Hispanic Heritage we’re going to chat about one of the most inspirational life stories! He literally jumped the Southern border fence to America. He went from homeless, migrant farm worker to being a Harvard Medical Student! Listen to hear this amazing story! Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In 1999 the remains of a 20 year old beheaded boy were found in the Mexican temple of Aztec wind god Ehecatl. The boy was holding a ceramic skull in each hand. Initially dismissed as toys, they were later discovered to be instruments, now known as the Aztec Death Whistle due to their bone chilling terrifying sound, but their purpose is unknown. Today we’ll discuss some prevailing theories. Were th...

September 11, 2001 was a grim day when terrorists attacked US soil and almost 3,000 lives were taken.  If you’re old enough to remember, I bet you knew exactly where you were or what your day looked like on that awful day.  In this episode, we will recount the horrific details, discuss how 9/11 impacted our lives personally, and touch on some of the controversies. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

The Brazen Bull was a hollow brass bull allegedly used by King Phalaris to torture his subjects in the most sadistic imaginable way. A victim was placed in the bull while a fire was lit beneath it, roasting them alive. Their cries and screams mimicked the sound of the bull as they resonated in the horns and whistles inside. But, was there any truth to this myth? Today, we’ll discuss the origins of...

The UAP Congressional hearings dropped some weird bombs! Government knowledge of crash sites? Claims of recovered non-human biometrics? Join us to dissect what was said in the 2 hour hearing. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠o⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠k⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fac...

In 1954 a businessman was detained in an airport in Tokyo when they couldn’t verify the man’s passport. The passport seemed legit, but no one had ever heard of the country that issued it. Just as mysteriously as he appeared, he disappeared without a trace while in a guarded room. Was he a traveler from a parallel universe or was it all a ruse by a clever conman? Today, we’ll talk about The Man fro...

Freddy Krueger and A Nightmare on Elm Street is an iconic movie that debuted in 1984 about a perverted and fiendish serial killer who preyed on teenagers. This evil spirit torments and kills his victims while they sleep, in the realm of their dreams.  But, did you know that Wes Craven's inspiration for this movie is loosely based on a true story?  In this episode we'll discuss the epidemic...

In 1998 a man claiming to be a time traveler contacted Art Bell’s Coast To Coast radio show to tell him about his mission to save the world and some disasters in our future. 2 years later he elaborated on his predictions on the time travel institute forum, and the legend of John Titor was born. Today, we’ll discuss if he might have saved us from certain doom, some of his predictions, and who his t...

Wedding season is upon us and we’re talking history of wedding traditions! Like wedding dresses - the first ones were NOT white! And how the bouquet was to mask the bride’s funky body odor smell! And why diamond rings!? Listen and find out! Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠o⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠k⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Amelia Earhart is one of history’s most famous and celebrated pilots. Not only was she a pioneer in aviation, she also broke gender norms and inspired many women to follow their dreams. Today, on Amelia Earhart day, we’ll cover her history, some of her accomplishments, and some of the theories surrounding her disappearance. Did she really crash in the pacific ocean? Was she a government spy captur...

Do you know the Muffin Man?  The one on Drury Lane?  As kids we are taught these seemingly innocent nursery rhymes but several are based off of gruesome parts of history, but is the Muffin Man one of them?  In this episode, we will dive into one of history's oldest nursery rhymes, the legend behind it, and possibly London's first serial killer. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

On Saturday June 24th, 2023, we had our 2 year anniversary YouTube Livestream. It was so much fun having you all join us in the chatroom and interacting with us! This is the audio version of that, if you prefer to listen, or you were there and want to relive the experience. In this episode, we’ll talk about the Safety Not Guaranteed time travel classified ad, and the journey to find who placed it,...

In part 2 of our crossover show with Stories: The True And The Fictional, we talk about a man who hit his head during a swimming accident and becomes an expert pianist, a true crime story about Lady Leatherface and her unorthodox meal prep, and the story of Wojtek, the Polish war hero that also happened to be a bear. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

The Great Emu War of 1932 is a little known war in which the Australian Army fought 20,000 Emu’s and lost. Today we welcome our friends Jamie and Ryan from the podcast Stories: The True And The Fictional who share the details of this military operation with us, and Jamie also tells us about his new book Letters From The Emu War which he wrote from the perspective of the winners! Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

It’s our Father’s Day episode so we’re going to listen to two delightful Dads stories!  One about how a dad was so determined to get his daughter out of their small town in China, and how he charted her life from 4 years old. The second story is how a daughter had to deal with the tables turned and had to be patient and understanding with her father. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Celestial Seasonings has been one of America’s most popular tea brands for several years, but their uplifting quotes and corporate morals were shaped by a more sinister ideology. Today, we’ll discuss the racist propaganda that guided their company culture, its ties to aliens, cults, and eugenics, and how their leader went on to become the president of the problematic organization that inspired it,...

John Harvey Kellogg was an eccentric philanthropist.  Some, if not most, might even consider him way too outlandish.  But did you know that he pioneered the way we eat breakfast now?  Today, we will discuss Kellogg's upbringing, his religious values and beliefs, and his sadistic views on purity and cleanliness. Listen and have your idea of Cornflakes changed forever! Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTu...

On August 20th, 1966 the bodies of 2 men wearing lead masks were found on the Morro de Vintém in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Their deaths remain a mystery and have spawned numerous conspiracy theories. Were their deaths accidental or were they killed by extraterrestrials? Today, we’ll discuss who these men were, the facts we know about the case, and some of the most outlandish theories about their dea...