The Devil Within

Hidden deep in the forests of the Czech Republic lies a castle unlike any other—one with no clear strategic purpose, no noble residence, and no windows facing the outside world. Instead, Houska Castle was built over a gaping hole in the earth... a pit so deep and terrifying that legends say it leads straight to Hell. In this episode of The Devil Within, we uncover the dark history of Houska Castle...

In this hauntingly atmospheric episode of The Devil Within, we journey through the chilling halls of Europe's most legendary castles. From Bran Castle's eerie crypt in Transylvania to the infamous Bloody Chapel of Leap Castle in Ireland, we explore the rich—and often terrifying—histories behind the continent’s most haunted strongholds. Told in the immersive narrative style of James Michener, this...

In 1985 the villages of Sussex in south London fell victim to a brazen conman who claimed to be a spiritual warrior fighting to rid the community of a cabal of Satanists... all he needed was money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hysteria or demonic possession? Repressed lust or diabolical witchcraft? 17th century France saw it's share of witch trial, but the Loudun possessions spoke to a greater evil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The summer of 1888 in London saw a string of murders that have become legend. This year, the killer was finally identified. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The disappearance of 15-year-old Emanuela Orlandi, a citizen of Vatican City, led to decades of grief, intrigue and crumbling faith in the Church's power to protect their own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For centuries the Catholic Church has kept it's most valuable treasures - and most dangerous secrets - locked away in a sprawling underground series of ancient, mysterious vaults called The Vatican Archives... what are they protecting? More importantly... what are they hiding? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's episode we'll briefly cover one of the great mysteries of Catholicism; the election of a new Pope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From the meadows of ancient Europe to the deserts of the Levant, the celebration of Easter has deeper roots than you might imagine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A picturesque monastery nestled in a remote Romania village was the site of a national scandal. In 2005 a young nun arrived seeking solace in the mountains but instead found herself in a nightmare that would ultimately claim her life and tear a country apart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The host of DeathXSouthwest, Margot Carmichael, joins Branden to discuss the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our series ends with Ramirez's arrival on death row and Dante's arrival in Paradise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Branden and Margot discuss the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The conclusion of the trial and sentencing of Richard Ramirez, plus a look at the phenomenon known as hybristophilia... and Dante reaches the summit of Purgatory. What lies beyond? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Branden and Margot discuss the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The trial of Richard Ramires begins... and almost ends due to an unexpected tragedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Branden discusses the episode with host of Death X Southwest Margot Carmichael. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The reign of the Night Stalker finally comes to an end in spectacular fashion on the streets of Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brande discusses the episode with Margot Carmichael, host of Death X Southwest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Mayor of San Francisco gets involved in the Night Stalker investigation... but not in a good way. Still the LA County Sheriff's detectives persevere and the tide begins to turn... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brande discusses the episode with Margot Carmichael (host of Death X Southwest). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ramirez escalates his killer spree to a level no one in Los Angeles law enforcement had experienced and the press finally give him a name that sticks: The Night Stalker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Branden discusses the episode in more detail with Margot Carmichael, host of the podcast Death X Southwest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode Richard Ramirez believes he is confronted by Jesus himself... and is forced to flee. What made Ramirez feel as though Christ intervened in his wicked acts? Plus, Dante and Virgil arrive at the City of Dis and the circle of Hell reserved for the heretics... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Branden and Margot Carmichael, host of Death X Suthwest, discuss the episode in greater detail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices