Carla Pettigrew
There Might Be Cupcakes Podcast
Carla is: a bookdragon; a 50-something with psychology and counseling degrees with post-grad work in grief/loss/trauma, sex crimes, and forensic anthropology; a woman who has lived in three haunted houses; a former freelance journalist and counselor, who is never bored; a disabled introvert who sees connections everywhere--like John Nash, only less math-y; a knitting fidget who loves horror movies with a skewed passion. Like one of her heroes, Harriet the Spy, she wants to learn everything and write in all down in her commonplace book. Join her (and sometimes her friends) in her strange librar...
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Episodes
Boo Without Goo: Scary Movies For the Squeamish: 10 03.07.2017 29:22
In which Carla expands a horror movie project that began as a challenge from her best friend: what high-quality horror movies don't have gore? Theme song and stinger: “Comadreamers I” by Haunted Me, off their Pleasure album, used with permission How to Support Cupcakes: Audible: https://www.audible.com/ep/creator?source_code=PDTGBPD060314004R Care/Of Vitamins: https://takecareof.com/invites/ch...
Family Trees: 9 25.06.2017 26:50
In which Carla climbs her family trees and shakes out all the delicious nuts. This is going to be a fun ride and a tasty feast. Theme song and stinger: “Comadreamers I” by Haunted Me, off their Pleasure album, used with permission How to Support Cupcakes: Audible: https://www.audible.com/ep/creator?source_code=PDTGBPD060314004R Care/Of Vitamins: https://takecareof.com/invites/chr4bw Patreon: h...
Toxic Doxology: 8 17.06.2017 28:24
In which Carla continues to explore the Anthony and MacNara families, reviews classic cases of filicide and neonatalcide mentioned in episode 2, and continues the story of the MacNara familiy from episode 2, with new voices. subjects: true crime, fiction, familial relationships, and bluegrass (no, really) website entry with resources: http://theremightbecupcakes.com/episodes/episode-8-toxic-doxo...
Big Star in a Small Town: 7 12.06.2017 34:07
In which Carla starts her true crime series Against the Peace and Dignity of the Commonwealth, with the murders of Alison Parker and Adam Ward, and the attempted murder of Vicki Gardner. Theme song and stinger: “Comadreamers I” by Haunted Me, off their Pleasure album, used with permission How to Support Cupcakes: Audible: https://www.audible.com/ep/creator?source_code=PDTGBPD060314004R Care/Of...
Let's Go to the Movies: 6 03.06.2017 33:48
In which Carla explores all things book-to-movie, including that dorky audio fan letter about this subject she sent to Patton Oswalt, and her unusual behavior in movie theaters as a child (hint: it isn't what you think). Plus: a related top-ten list, because lists are awesome. Website entry, with more info and vintage video: Episode 6: Let's Go to the Movies https://www.theremightbecupcakes.com/e...
Haunted Me and the Red Book: 5 26.05.2017 23:07
...and a true crime mystery from Carla's past to solve. Truly! In which Carla extolls the haunting music of the musician she has been highlighting in episodes, bemoans the dentist appointment that makes this episode short (but 1 of 2 this week!), and reads you a Scottish folktale explaining how evil was loosed unto the world. Website entry, with more info: Episode 5: Haunted Me and the Red Boo...
And Things That Go Bump In the Night... :4 19.05.2017 38:46
...aka, True Boo, Part Two. In which Carla experiences voices, the movement of objects, footsteps and more in two of her own homes--and proves herself to be a glutton for punishment by deliberately traveling to two more haunted locations. Website entry, with more info: Episode 4: And Things That Go Bump in the Night https://www.theremightbecupcakes.com/episode-4-bump-in-the-night/ Theme song a...
Ghoulies and Ghosties and Long-Legged Beasties... :3 12.05.2017 35:56
In which Carla realizes she has been haunted, one way or another, her entire life--and that may not necessarily be a bad thing. Website entry, with more info: http://www.theremightbecupcakes.com/episode-3-ghoulies/ Theme song and stinger: “Comadreamers I” by Haunted Me, off their Pleasure album, used with permission How to Support Cupcakes: Audible: https://www.audible.com/ep/creator?source_code...
Casey Anthony and Bonnie MacNara: 2 05.05.2017 34:29
In which Carla explores the stories of two mothers who killed their young children: one fictional, one frighteningly real, both related. Website entry, with more info: http://www.theremightbecupcakes.com/episode-2-casey-anthony-bonnie-macnara/ Theme song and stinger: “Comadreamers I” by Haunted Me, off their Pleasure album, used with permission How to Support Cupcakes: Audible: https://www.audib...
Poe and Carla and Cupcakes: Nicetameetcha: 1 29.04.2017 17:22
In which Carla explains why eccentric doesn't equal crazy, that horror poetry is a thing, and cupcakes are linked to better mental health. And books. So many books. Believe only half of what you see, and nothing of what you hear. –Edgar Allan Poe Theme song and stinger: “Comadreamers I” by Haunted Me, off their Pleasure album, used with permission Greg Behrendt, "There Might Be Cake" https://www.y...
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