The Tales We Tell

Overbearing mothers, taxidermy, a fascination with eyes, and likely some kind of personality disorder. Mix it all together and add a dash of white privilege, and you get this week’s story about Charles Albright, AKA: The Eyeball Killer! This week, Hannah is joined by special guest cohost, Hannah (a different one, we promise) to talk about the wild series of events that led to some of Dallas’s most...

Have you ever wondered exactly how much vodka is TOO much vodka? You'll find out that and much more in this week's episode about Canada's infamous Boozey Barber: Gilbert Paul Jordan. This week, Hannah is joined by the man behind the scenes (Jarek) to talk about this mysterious killer and his bizarre way of murdering his victims. It's always a fun time when  Jarek joins the conv...

What smells like rotting flesh, has ice in its veins, and eats only human flesh? The Wendigo! This week, Hannah is joined again by special guest cohost, Jenna, to talk about a very Canadian legend that has solidified a place in modern psychology. The girls discuss Canadian rappers, albino black bears, Canadian geography, and more! This one gets a bit boozy, but it’s so much fun!  Get your maps of...

A huge house in the middle of New Orlean’s French Quarter, rumors of exotic parties fueled by opium and sexy times, and a bloody massacre? This week, Hannah tells special guest host, JENNA, about the legend of the Sultan’s Palace in haunted New Orleans! The girls talk real estate prices, genital-themed wine, and spooky sightings, all while eating donuts. Plus, Hannah struggles to pronounce more Fr...

Happy TWO YEARS to us!!! In this very special anniversary episode (and Katy's last before she takes her maternity leave), the girls cover a spooky story, an unsolved mystery, and a piece of local lore, all wrapped up into one chilling tale! Hannah tells Katy about the horrific octuple murder in Villisca, Iowa in 1912. The girls discuss the invention of the Oreo, when blood spatter evidence be...

An ancient oak, mangled by time and weather, sits in the middle of a small town on the Outer Banks of NC. The scar torn down its middle tells the story of a lightning storm. The name carved deeply in its trunk, tells another story. This week, Hannah tells Katy about some of their closer to home local lore: the Cora Tree! Find out why you should keep your Ceremonial Witch Hunting Bowl on you at all...

What do mail order colleges, alligator snapping turtles, and $0.10 library books have in common? Find out in this week’s episode, when Hannah and Katy conclude the story of the West Memphis Three: three teenagers wrongfully accused of murder in a small town swept up in Satanic panic paranoia. You’ll hear about the prosecution’s straw man case (which included such damning evidence as “they wore a l...

In May 1993, three young boys went out to play and never came home. When their little bodies were discovered the next day, police and members of the community were so distraught, they looked for the only thing evil enough to commit such crimes: a Satanic cult. This week for our 100th episode, Hannah tells Katy the story of Stevie, Michael, and Chris, their disappearance, and how authorities ultima...

What's lurking in the dark waters of the immense and mysterious Loch Ness? This week, due to some unforeseen events, Jarek brings Hannah a story from the Highlands of Scotland (or thereabouts.) That's right, the Partschs are talking about the infamous Loch Ness Monster! Is she a prehistoric beast, a seal, an eel, or just the product of an overactive imagination? Jarek and Hannah get into...

Have you ever stood in a dark bathroom and chanted “Bloody Mary” in the mirror, waiting for a demonic girl to appear behind you? If not, what the heck did you do at sleep overs? As promised, this week the girls cover something a touch lighter than real life vampire/cannibal/killers, and dive into the legend of Bloody Mary. Find out how young girls used to find their future husbands (or demons that...

Have you eaten today? Maybe hold off until you get through this episode. This week, Hannah regretfully tells Katy the story of Richard Chase, aka: The Vampire of Sacramento: a highly disturbed young man who did a bunch of really terrible things in 1976. Assume all the content and trigger warnings, and do not feel bad if you need to skip right over this one. It's rough.  So strap in, pour a st...

In the remote outback of Australia in 1917, Jim Barclay lived a simple and modest life, tending cattle and managing the Wonnangatta homestead. Until one day, he didn't. This week, Hannah tells Katy about the mystery of the Wonnangatta murders, a pair of killings that baffled Australians then, and now. The girls talk about whether "surly" is a good descriptor for Katy and her future...

Today there’s Ouija boards, seances, and EVP’s. But back in the day, the Devil had to get a little more creative if he wanted to communicate his totally original thoughts. One time in particular, he allegedly possessed a 17th century nun and made her write a letter in a made up language. This is a classic case of “was it demonic possession, or mental illness?” with a side of, “was it witchcraft an...

Have you ever seen a dark, shadowy figure out of the corner or your eye? Or woken up in the middle of the night to find yourself staring at a black mass standing over your bed? How about the silhouette (or full apparition) of a tall man wearing a wide brimmed hat? If you have, you're not alone, and this week, Hannah is telling Katy all about this chilling phenomena known as Shadow Figures. Fi...

Happy 2022! We are starting the New Year off by talking about the story that inspired the 2008 movie, Changeling , an absolutely incompetent police department, reasons you could involuntarily commit women to psych wards in the 1920’s, and also an evil psychopathic young man who abused and murdered young boys on his farm. Hannah teaches Katy that all 8-12 year old boys look generally the same, and...

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Joyous Winter Solstice, etc.! We are spending time with our families and loved ones, so this week, you get to enjoy a cozy evening of Katy reading Hannah the children's bedtime story, Goodnight Krampus , by Kyle and Derek Sullivan. Stay tuned after the story for Hannah and Katy's gift exchange and general merriment. We hope you are all enjoying some time...

Have you ever wondered why people tell ghost stories at Christmas? Well wonder no more! This week, Hannah tells Katy the origins of spooky tales during the holidays, and dives into one of England’s most haunted homes/mansions and the story of a doomed bride and the person-size chest that she died in. Find out why being a policeman in London in the 1640’s was a sweet gig (hello free turkey dinner!)...

When a couple of low-brow criminals get together at the holidays with a half-baked plan to make it big in New York (or something?), the results are tragic. This week, Hannah takes a listener suggestion (thank you Amanda!) and tells Katy about the Tiede family murders that took place in a remote Utah cabin in December of 1990. Find out exactly how snow mobiles work (they’re just like jet skis, righ...

We hope you've had your fill of Thanksgiving leftovers, because this episode my put you off them for a bit. This week, Hannah tells Katy the story of Tarrare, a young Frenchman who ate literally everything. From enormous amounts of beef and salted grease, to lizards, snakes, and eels, to human blood, used bandages, and possibly a baby. Tarrare was a medical mystery, a short-lived spy, and a t...

Picture it: you’re 11 years old, at a sleepover with all your friends; everyone is telling scary stories; Tina’s mom thinks you’re asleep so you have to be quiet; then, Amber gets a mischievous smile and suggests you pull out the Ouija board to see if there are any spirits in the room with you. What do you do?  This week, Hannah and Katy are joined by the ladies from Night Classy to talk about the...

Blood, gore, and general awfulness! This one has all the trigger warnings, so proceed with caution. This week, Hannah tells Katy about the Vampire of Düsseldorf, aka: one of the worst serial killers to walk the streets of Germany. Join us for a new add on to the drinking game (you’ll hate it, but if Hannah had to say it 583092437 times, you have to suffer too), and find out how to avoid getting mu...

What did people do before Tinder and Hinge? In Nannie Doss’s case, she paid $15 a month to meet local singles through a newsletter, exchanged pictures (and sometimes cake), and tied the knot (four times!) This week, Hannah tells Katy about the Giggling Granny whose deadly appetite claimed the lives of four of her five husbands, and anyone who got in her way (or on her nerves). Find out why you sho...

The lost episode lives! The Reaper himself may have tried to take this episode to “the other side” but we pried it out of his skeletal hands (aka: re-recorded) and are here with the resurrected story of the Grim Reaper and his many forms. Take a journey to 14th century Italy where filth and a misunderstanding of germs caused one of the deadliest pandemics in human history, and spawned the classic...

Surprise! It's a Tell We Tale (of sorts) this week with Jarek sitting in the driver's seat! Due to a technical glitch that murdered our original episode for this week, Hannah and Jarek sit down last minute to talk about the Succubus and her many forms! If you've ever wondered about our producer/behind the scenes man, Jarek, you won't want to miss this one! Find out why you shou...

It’s spoooooooooky season! And we are officially here for the ghostly stories as we count down to Halloween! This week, Hannah tells Katy (with a little help from Jarek) about the legends of the Headless Horseman, and how Sleepy Hollow is the least of your worries. From rotten cheese heads, to demons who last-minute convert to Christianity to avoid hell, to a dumb Scottish dude who cursed a fairy...