The Odder

Today we are heading out to the Isle of Wight where a 16 year old boy disappears after a night out under strange circumstances. After leaving a party and pursuing some late night snacks with a friend, he is spotted by various witnesses before vanishing completely into the night. 27 years later, several arrests, and still no answers, his family are still left wondering what happened to their son wh...

Today we are grabbing all the red string, tin foil, and copies of national geographic we own as we backtrack through the academic and archaeological evidence that might possibly support the theory that aliens came down to visit prehistoric man. Today on the Odder, we are flipping through the history channel, combing through old religious texts, and and even hitting up some of the greatest wonders...

Today we are heading out to County Kildare, Ireland where the disappearance of a world famous racehorse has haunted the circuit since 1983. Today on The Odder, we are talking about Shergar, a six time champion, who was kidnapped from the stables at gunpoint and ransomed only to never be seen again. The last known picture of the thoroughbred and the horror stories of what happened to him and where...

Today we are heading to Egypt to an excavation site where we’ve uncovered not only the dearly departed and mummified but also their tombs full of riches, wonders and more than a few possible curses. Today on The Odder we are tapping into every rerun of The Mummy you have ever seen in order to find out if the mummy’s curse is fact, fiction, or a little something in between. Cover yourself in Khaki...

Today we are flipping open our true crime case files to one that might make those among you with Coulrophobia squirm in your seats. A mother in Florida who answers the door to a bouquet of flowers and balloon courtesy of a red-nosed, big-shoed suitor is suddenly gunned down in broad daylight. The case goes cold for many years before a breakthrough and some neon orange hair finally points a finger...

Today we are zipping up our parkas and donning our snowshoes as we trek out to the South Pole and a remote observatory where an Australian Astrophysicist mysteriously dies leaving behind a suspicious doctor, a new fiancee, and three countries bickering over what happened and who is covering what up. Today on The Odder we are talking about Rodney Marks and the strange circumstances surrounding his...

T oday we are heading out for a drive in the west virginian countryside where we might get tailgated not by a semi but by a man sized moth creature with glowing red eyes and a high pitched shriek. Today on The Odder, we are talking about The Mothman. Is he just a misidentified local fauna? An alien? A Native American Curse? Or is he actually a harbinger of bad things to come? Kneel down before the...

T oday we are taking a trip to the art museum where the walls are decorated with art of a more sinister nature. Cursed Canvases blamed for the deaths of their owners, portraits whose inhabitants have a habit of leaving the frames, and even one that was said to possess the artist to paint itself. Today on The Odder, we are talking about cursed and haunted paintings and what happened to the poor sou...

Today we are heading to southwestern Uganda where a religious movement founded on visions of the Virgin Mary and predictions for the end of the world that would eventually lead to a vicious church fire, a collection of poisonings, and a death toll of over 924. Today on The Odder we are talking about The Movement for the Restoration of the Ten Commandments of God. Cling to your faith, whatever that...

T oday we are heading back to Hokkaido, Japan in 1915 when a monstrous creature thought to be a demon stalked, killed, and ate villagers while hunters desperately tried to stop it over six snowy nights. Today on The Odder, we are talking about The Sankebetsu Brown Bear Incident which is still considered the worst animal attack in Japanese history. Reinforce the walls and windows and let’s hope the...

Today we are hopping on a ferry across San Francisco Bay to an island that has lived in the nightmares of the many prisoners who were once forced to exist there and which may still house the souls of those who were never able to leave. Today on The Odder, we are talking about Alcatraz Island. Its histories, its legends, and most important, its hauntings. So shimmy into your prison jumpsuit and get...

Today we are wiggling into wet suits, strapping on our scuba gear and taking a dive to explore the mystery of what happened to a couple left behind by their boat while on an excursion in the Coral Sea. Did they fall victim to sharks? Fake their death and start a new life? Or something even more sinister? Today on The Odder, we are talking about the strange disappearance of Tom and Eileen Lonergan....

IT'S THE ODDER'S 2nd BIRTHDAY! That means we celebrate with the Birthday Bonus Episode! Featuring the first episode in which I both cry and sing! Today we are taking a dark walk down the history of mass shootings in america to the doors of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in a Miami suburban town where a 19 year old with a history of disturbing behavior will committed the deadliest m...

T oday we are traveling out to the stars in search of our long lost soul mates to settle down and start an alien-human hybrid family just like our leading lady did. Today on The Odder, we are talking about Elizabeth Klarer, a South African woman who came forward in the 1950’s to talk about her torrid love affair with a man from outer space. It’s going to be quite the date so make sure you're...

Today we are talking about a mystery that has confounded historians for centuries. Two little princes locked away in a tower after their uncle snatched the throne away. Last seen playing in the courtyard of the tower, the two young boys were never heard from again. Speculation as to what happened to them has surrounded the reign of the monarchs ever since. Was it murder? Did they escape? And what...

Today we are meeting the woman Harry Houdini called the most extraordinary fake mediums and mystery swindlers the world has ever known. Today on the Odder, we are talking about Ann O’Delia Diss Debar. Also known as Editha Lola Montez, Madame Messant, Swami Viva Ananda, and a host of other names. So grab your crystal ball, your clean robes, and guard your savings account and Let’s go! Want to reque...

Today we are fishing out our phones to accept a call from a number you hopefully won’t recognize. Today on the Odder, we are talking about a cursed phone number that killed everyone who ever had it. When that unknown caller pops up on your screen, lets just hope it a scam line and not the grim reaper. Make sure to grab your charger and check your service and Let’s go!  Want to request your own per...

Hello and welcome to The Odder Podcast. I’m your host Madison Paige and today we are shuffling into snow boots, parkas, and braving -40 degree Celsius weather as we hike up to the Dead Mountain and investigate the mystery behind what happened to a group of hikers that defies explanation. Today on the Odder we are talking about the Dyatlov Pass Incident. What happened on that snowy mountain in 1959...

Today we are hopping in our car and taking the scenic route to a town where the neighborhood watch may actually be coming from the other side. Today on the Odder, we are visiting Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp, a place we can go to have our Aura’s read, refill our collection of crystals, and find out if we have a message from beyond the grave. Don’t forget your rosary, your Amethyst, and your cursed...

T oday we are taking a look at a missing persons case that has stumped investigators and intrigued the public for years. A girl on a bike ride goes missing but when a photo turns up in a parking lot showing someone in a van that looks strangely like her, what new clues could be gained to help find her. Today on The Odder, we are talking about Tara Calico. What happened to her and after all these y...

Today we are turning our faces skyward to watch a series of glowing lights traverse the sky in Arizona. Are these strange orbs visitors from another planet? Simply an unscheduled airshow from a local air force base? What did thousands of people see above their heads in 1997? Today on The Odder we are talking about the Phoenix Lights incident. Be prepared to see and not believe and let’s go! Want t...

Today we are checking our call times, settling into our costumes and preparing for a performance that may be our last. Today on the Odder we are talking about performers who stepped out for their spotlight and then had an early curtain call to the other side. I hope we all remember our lines. Let’s go! Want to request your own personalized episode? Email me at theodderpod@gmail.com! Follow us on f...

T oday we are grabbing our flashlights, our rosaries, and our TB tests to head into the hills of Kentucky and prance about a structure so terrifying and imposing that it is considered one of the most haunted places on Earth! Today on The Odder, we are heading to the Waverly Hills Sanatorium to slide down the body shoot, duct the ghosts, and spend the night with some seriously sinister spirits. Hop...

Today we are digging through great grannies good china to find the fancy silverware that only the best guests get. The silverware that might have its origins in a strange eugenics cult obsessed with free love in a twisted way. Today on The Odder, we are talking about The Oneida Community. Drape your napkin across your lap and keep those elbows off the table and Let’s Go! Explicit Warning put on ep...

What would you do if you met your copy on the street? What if they came to warn you about your death? Today on The Odder we are deep diving into the devious world of Doppelgangers.  Are these malicious creatures really omens of bad luck and possible death or are they merely misunderstood beings of mythology? Hear stories of a strange teachers, a man with a tumor, and even an appearance from Old Ho...