The House Red

Before Pablo Escobar, there was Griselda Blanco — the ruthless "Godmother of Cocaine." From Medellín to Miami, she built a billion-dollar empire on blood, betrayal, and fear. In this episode, we uncover how a poor girl from Colombia became one of the most feared figures in the drug world — and the dark legacy she left behind.

  During the Cold War, the CIA poured millions into one of the strangest espionage schemes in history: turning a housesat into a living spy device.  Dubbed Project Acoustic Kitty, it was part science experiment and part absurdity.  In this episode, we dive into how the CIA tried to wiretap the Kremlin with a cat, why it failed spectacularly, and what this bizarre footnote reveals about the paranoi...

  In 2013, hotel guests in downtown Los Angeles complained of strange-tasting water.  Days later, the body of 21-year-old traveler Elisa Lam was discovered in the rooftop tank of the notorious Cecil Hotel.  In this episode of The House Red, we dive into Elisa's mysterious final days, the unsettling elevator footage, and the swirling theories that still haunt the halls of the Cecil. 

   What is everything you know about the year is off--by centuries?  in this episode of The House Red, we dive into the bizarre and controversial Phantom Time Hypothesis, a theory that claims nearly 300 years of history never happened.  Was it a clerical error, a power grab by higher ups, or just a strange case of academic overthinking?  Buckle in as we untangle one of the weirdest conspiracies hi...

  In 1947, a mysterious distress call echoed across the Strait of Malacca: "All officers, including captain, are dead...lying in chartroom and bridge. Possibly whole crew dead."  Minutes later: "I die." When rescuers boarded SS Ourang Medan, they found a scene of horror- frozen corpses with twisted faces, no sign of struggle, and no clear cause of death.  In this episode of The...

    Meet Tarrare, an 18th-century Frenchman whose hunger knew no limits—literally. He ate corks, live animals, and even, allegedly, human flesh. In this episode of The House Red , we dig into the bizarre, unsettling, and tragic tale of history’s most ravenous man. Was he cursed, sick, or something science still can’t explain? So grab a snack… or maybe don’t.

    "Built to Bewilder" takes you inside the twisting halls and dead-end staircases of the Winchester Mystery House.  Was it a grieving widow's obsession, a master plan to confuse vengeful spirits, or something stranger still?  Join us as we explore the legend, lore, and labyrinth of America's most bizarre mansion.

      In one of the most macabre moments in papal history, a long-dead pope was dug up, dressed in full vestments, and put on trial by his successor.  In this episode we investigate and dive into the twisted tale of the Cadaver Synod--a surreal spectacle of power, revenge, and corpse-based courtroom drama that rocked the medieval church. Was it madness, politics, or both.

    Jane Toppan was the picture of a devoted nurse-until her patients started dying in droves.  But this wasn't incompetence. It was murder. Lots of it. In this episode of The House Red, we dive into the twisted mind of "Jolly Jane". Poison, power, and perverse experiments in life and death-this is one nurse you wouldn't want to call.

    In the heart of the Great Depression, a bizarre competition unfolded. A race not of speed or strength, but of childbirth. Fueled by the eccentric will of a wealthy bachelor, the Great Stork Derby turned Toronto into a baby making battleground. In this episode, we unpack the strange legal battle, the social fallout, and the unexpected legacy of one of history's weirdest wagers.

   In 1932, Australia declared war...on emus.  Yes, the large, flightless birds.  What followed was one the most bizarre military campaigns in history.  In this episode of The House Red, we unpack the feathery fiasco known as the Great Emu War.  Was it military incompetence?  Bird brilliance? Or just an epic case of underestimating your opponent? 

  In July 1951, a quiet neighborhood in St. Petersburg, Florida, was rocked by an unexplainable horror.  Mary Reeser, a 67 year-old widow, was found reduced to ash in her favorite armchair-her body almost completely incinerated, yet the room around her was barely touched.  The only thing more unsettling than the scene itself was the theory floated by investigators: Spontaneous Human Combustion. 

  Under the cover of darkness, with engines cut and hearts steady, a group of young Soviet women rained fear from the skies.  In this episode of The House Red, we dive into the astonishing true story of the 588th Night Bomber Regiment-and all-female unit that flew plywood and canvas biplanes into battle against Nazi Germany. 

  In 1959, nine experienced hikers set off into the Ural Mountains- and never returned.  When their bodies were found, scattered and mutilated under bizarre and unexplained circumstances, the mystery of Dyatlov Pass was born.  Was it a freak natural disaster, a military cover-up. or something even stranger?  In this episode, we trek through the chilling details of one of history's most perple...

 In the shadow of the Korean DMZ, a tree nearly sparked World War lll.  In this episode of The House Red, we cut into the details of Operation Paul Bunyan- America's most over-the-top response to murder with chainsaws, commandos, and Cold War theatrics.  It's a tale of intimidation, absurdity, and a tree that stood at the crossroads of history.

   In 1887, journalist Nellie Bly faked insanity to get committed to Blackwell's Island Insane Asylum- and uncovered horrors that shocked the nation.  In this episode of The House Red, we dive into her fearless investigation, the brutal conditions she exposed, and how one woman's courage redefined investigative journalism. 

     In 1587, over 100 English settlers vanished from Roanoke Island, leaving behind nothing but a single word carved into wood.  What happened to the lost colony?  Join us as we unravel one of America's oldest and eeriest unsolved mysteries, exploring the theories, the history, and the haunting silence that still lingers centuries later.

 In January 1919, a massive storage tank burst in Boston's North End, unleashing a 25-foot-high wave of molasses that tore through the streets at 35 miles per hour.  It sounds like a joke-until you hear the details.  In this episode The House Red dives into one of history's strangest and stickiest disasters. We explore how corporate negligence and overlooked warning signs turned a river...

 In this episode of The House Red we dig into the twisted tale of Belle Guinness-one of Americas most prolific and mysterious serial killers.  From her quiet Indiana farm, Belle lured wealthy suitors through lonely heart ads...and they vanished without a trace.  What was she hiding?  How did she manage to fool an entire town?  And where did she go? Lock your doors and light a lantern.  It's t...

   In February 2003, a group of master thieves pulled off one of the most audacious heists in history and making off with over $100 million in jewels, cash, and gold.  Dubbed the "heist of the century", this operation was meticulously planned, yet the biggest mystery remains: where did all the diamonds go?  Join us as we unravel the intricate schemes, the bizarre clues left behind, and t...

   We've all heard the legend.  Stand in front of a mirror, say her name three times, and wait for her to appear.  But where did this eerie childhood game come from?  In this episode, we peer into the dark origins of the Bloody Mary myth, and uncover the real historical figures who may have inspired the tale. Is it just a spooky sleepover ritual, or is there something more lurking in the refl...

    In the sweltering summer of 1518, the streets of Strasbourg became the stage for one of the strangest medical mysteries in history.  It started with one, and within days, dozens joined, their bodies moving to an unheard rhythm, unable to stop even as exhaustion and death loomed.  In this episode, we unravel the theories behind this eerie outbreak, from supernatural fears to psychological pheno...

   In the early 20th century, young women were hired to paint glowing watch dials with radium-laced paint.  When they began to suffer horrifying illnesses, their fight for justice would change workplace safety forever.  In this episode, we uncover the shocking true story of the Radium Girls-how corporations ignored the deadly effects of radium, the brave women who took a stand, and the lasting imp...

For thousands of years, the murky depths of Europe's bogs have hidden some of history's strangest and most haunting secrets.  In this episode, we dive into the eerie world of bog bodies. Who were they?  How did they end up there?  And what can their remains tell us about ancient rituals, crimes, and sacrifices?