Web Crawlers

Web Crawlers

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Ali Segel and Melissa Stetten discuss pop culture, TV, viral stories, unsolved mysteries, creepy cults, scammers, and everything unsettling in between. “They maintain a loose, upbeat dynamic as they fall down rabbit holes, which means listeners can comfortably dip their toes into the deeply unsettling and unexplained, but won’t walk away feeling, well, haunted.” (Vanity Fair, 2020) Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/webcrawlers . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Latest episode

Jan 27, 2025

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Episodes

MAILBAG: Living in the Walls of an Office Building 11.11.2021

VOICEMAILS: Golfer shot for witnessing a crime. A very sweet Grandma premonition. Millennials in AOL chatrooms were the original catfish. Someone living in the walls at an office. Circus train wreck possibly related to the seance. New Jersey is weird as hell. Sex cult compound in Ohio? Sleep paralysis in a creepy old building with Victorian people.  EMAILS: Boss Dogs puzzle! Webcrawlerspod@gm...

Missing: Paddy Moriarty from Larrimah, Australia 09.11.2021

70 year old Paddy Moriarty, along with his dog, disappeared from the small Australian village of Larrimah in 2017. There are all kinds of rumors about his disappearance: Was he fed to a pet crocodile named Sneaky Sam? Was he baked into a meat pie by the woman he had a years-long feud with? Is one of the 11 residents of Larrimah to blame? Webcrawlerspod@gmail.com 626-604-6262 Discord / Twitter / In...

MAILBAG: Pieces of Me 04.11.2021

EMAILS: Trader Joe’s hot dog to bun ratio. A wild bachelorette party. VOICEMAILS: A very tragic bus experience. Monroe coincidences. LuLaRoe making hundreds of designs a day is a red flag. A listener who lives in a van. The wrong emphasis quote is officially not in the first Austin Powers movie. Strep throat synchronicity. Apparently we said diseases are from time travelers. October 12th synchroni...

Richard Lee McNair: The Man Who Mailed Himself Out of Prison 02.11.2021

This week we discuss America’s most prolific prison escapee Richard Lee McNair, who is also the first and only person to ever escape federal prison by MAILING himself out. Seen as a folk hero by some, and Americas Most Wanted by others, this is the story of the Houdini of criminals.  Webcrawlerspod@gmail.com 626-604-6262 Discord / Twitter / Instagram / Patreon / Merch Support this show http:/...

MAILBAG: Shewee & Super Boris 28.10.2021

EMAILS: Brian Laundrie’s remains found.  VOICEMAILS: Using pizza dough for the spaghetti taco base. Ghost in the basement. Muuuuuurderrrrrrrrr. 60 questions to make you fall in love. Peter Bogdanvich married Dorthy Stratten’s sister. Molly Elizabeth coincidence. Different sounding rings when calling people. Can’t tell time in your dreams. The leprechaun in Mobile. A blue/green UFO sighting du...

Origin of Scary Clowns 26.10.2021

Once lovable, goofy weirdos, and staples at childrens birthday parties, clowns are now perceived to be evil and creepy. What happened to change our perception? How does the uncanny valley theory explain our fear of clowns? Were clowns really trying to murder people during the clown panic of 2016? Also, the origin of the red nose is much darker and bloodier than you think. Webcrawlerspod@gmail.com...

MAILBAG: Mowing a Cemetery & Creepy Pale Leg 21.10.2021

VOICEMAILS: Slowed down song synchronicity. Another Keddie Murders update. A listener’s sister used to sell LuLaRoe and went to Tijuana for the stomach stapling surgery. Movie scenes that scared us as kids. Peanut butter goes on everything. What We Do In The Shadows is perfect. No more sleep paralysis cuz no more naps. Seeing 3 deer. Human consciousness could explain synchronicities. Grass clippin...

Halloween History & Scary Stories w/ Josh Groban & Spencer Henry 19.10.2021

This week we discuss Halloween’s origins, which date back over 2,000 years to the Celtic festival of Samhain. Josh Groban tells us scary stories from haunted hotels he stayed at while on tour. Spencer Henry from Cult Liter explains the origin of poisoned Halloween candy and how pixie sticks were weaponized. Webcrawlerspod@gmail.com 626-604-6262 Discord / Twitter / Instagram / Patreon / Merch Suppo...

MAILBAG: Your Ego Is Not Your Amigo 14.10.2021

VOICEMAILS: The Dream podcast is awesome. A suspicious number of rubber bands being found in Chicago. Green river killer seance connection. Jeb needs a cameo on Kung Fu. Synchronizing with your friends. Creepy meet-up with an older AOL chat room boyfriend. Secret society episode request. Grandpa was a real gangster. Forcing friends to buy your LuLaRoe leggings. Dream premonitions. Matthew McConaug...

Danny LaPlante: The Boy In The Walls 12.10.2021

In the fall of 1986 the Andrews family experienced what they thought was a demonic haunting inside their Pepperelle, Massachusetts home. But when they discovered what the culprit was, it was far more disturbing than anything they could imagine.  Webcrawlerspod@gmail.com 626-604-6262 Discord / Twitter / Instagram / Patreon / Merch Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/webcrawlers . Host...

MAILBAG: Bone Jovi 07.10.2021

VOICEMAILS: Twins experiencing night terrors at the same time. More hot dog questions. Maria is cracking Jeb up. Drunk school bus driver. Web Crawlers tattoo. Hearing banjo music in the woods. New Orleans skeleton house. Oil change synchronicity. Tying shoelaces together on the bus. Seance synchronicities. Medication that makes carbonated water taste flat. What happened to Neopets. Flashing lights...

Murdaugh Family Scandals 05.10.2021

For nearly a century, the Murdaugh family have been one of the richest and well-known families in South Carolina. Their wealth comes from the family law-firm, known for personal injury suits. But this year, Alex Murdaugh's wife Maggie and son Paul were killed. At the time, Paul was awaiting trial for a 2019 boat crash that killed his friend. Two more deaths are being investigated in connection to...

MAILBAG: Creepy Bus Driver & Crab Rangoon 30.09.2021

VOICEMAILS: Kambo- injecting yourself with poisonous frog venom? Fong’s crab rangoon pizza in Des Moines. Cleaning out moldy veggies from a broke fridge. Serial killer/soap maker. A story for Angelica Counters. Seeing a pink light is not a good omen. A wonderful rendition of You Are So Beautiful. The hello deli. Salem ancestry update. Shaving your legs on a school bus. Very creepy bus driver story...

The Dark Past of Chippendales 28.09.2021

Chippendales is known for being the first all-male exotic dance troupe, but behind the buff bods and mustaches lies a dark story of corruption, lies, greed, and murder.  Webcrawlerspod@gmail.com 626-604-6262 Discord / Twitter / Instagram / Patreon / Merch Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/webcrawlers . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MAILBAG: This Ain't No Ted Talk 23.09.2021

VOICEMAILS: A dad’s insane champagne drinking contest. Cheese slicer synchronicity. Childhood bedroom that used to be a morgue. A sign in the form of plane tickets. There are better things to be than smart. A hat man seen by multiple family members. Cottage dogs. A personality test. Sleep paralysis creature petting a dog. Creepy experience at a senior care facility.  Webcrawlerspod@gmail.com...

Murder of Gabby Petito 21.09.2021

Gabby Petito went missing in September 2021 after 2 months of exploring the United States in a van with her fiancé. Brian returned home in the van without Gabby and got a lawyer. Gabby’s body was found in Wyoming, but Brian is still in hiding. A police stop weeks before Gabby died brings insight into their relationship and how the police failed Gabby by ignoring signs of domestic abuse. Molly Lamb...

MAILBAG: Kentucky Foot Stabber 16.09.2021

VOICEMAILS: Another ghost dog. Foot stabber. Brazilian pizza. Mickey Shunick’s killer. Seven sisters named Maria. Hecate. T-Shirt scam. Man boobs are okay. Jeb feels slighted. Chapstick time slip. Keddie Cabin Murders ep request.  EMAIL: Webcrawlerspod@gmail.com VOICEMAIL: 626-604-6262 DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/VNGJnHr FOLLOW:  Twitter / Instagram / Reddit / Facebook PATREON: H...

LuLaRoe: Leggings Pyramid Scheme 14.09.2021

This week Ali covers the rise and fall of the pyramid shaped scheme called LuLaRoe- the billion dollar company built on lies, misogyny, and moldy leggings that’s leaving thousands of women broke. EMAIL: Webcrawlerspod@gmail.com VOICEMAIL: 626-604-6262 DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/VNGJnHr FOLLOW:  Twitter / Instagram / Reddit / Facebook PATREON: HERE MERCH: https://webcrawlerspod.com Su...

Live Seance w/ John E.L. Tenney & Jessica Knapik 13.09.2021

John E.L. Tenney and Jessica Knapik of What’s Up Weirdo conduct a seance using the Estes Method: John wears headphones playing static noise and we ask him questions.  Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4Mz06sLVqk EMAIL: Webcrawlerspod@gmail.com VOICEMAIL: 626-604-6262 DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/VNGJnHr FOLLOW:  Twitter / Instagram / Reddit / Facebook PATREON: HERE...

MAILBAG: Nuts Dot Com 09.09.2021

EMAILS: Trolling the Texas abortion site.  VOICEMAILS: Keyser Soze sycnrhonicity. Discord anniversary. Jeb’s safe camping tip. Inner monologue songs and seeing feathers. New Orleans dreams and seeing 444. Chatting on AOL with secret adults. Maybe there ARE only 8 hotdogs in a pack? PFT feels slighted being left out of the Ghost Ghirls celebrity guest star list. Happy birthday wish. Justice fo...

Chowchilla School Bus Kidnapping 07.09.2021

Melissa covers the Chowchilla school bus kidnapping where 26 children and their bus driver were buried alive for over 24 hours and survived. The kidnapping plan was possibly the dumbest crime ever committed. ALSO: Melissa & Ali share their traumatic bus experiences. Sources:  https://www.vox.com/the-highlight/22570738/chowchilla-school-bus-kidnapping https://www.latimes.com/visuals/photog...

MAILBAG: Spooky Tober 02.09.2021

VOICEMAILS: Alan Ruck synchronicity. Doves coming back & updated terminology around use of the word suicide. Mary Toft giving birth to rabbits. Siblings had the same imaginary friend without knowing it. Putting a Buddha statue in your front yard. Listener’s dad knew one of the guys who tried to kidnap Governor Whitmer. A car that brought a ghost with it.  EMAIL: Webcrawlerspod@gmail.com V...

Yellow Deli & Twelve Tribes Cult 31.08.2021

Ali covers the Twelves Tribes aka The Yellow Deli People, which is a religious movement that has branches around the world, running cafes and businesses staffed by unpaid members. Their behavior is cult-like and their views on slavery, child abuse, and marriage are extremely problematic.  EMAIL: Webcrawlerspod@gmail.com VOICEMAIL: 626-604-6262 DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/VNGJnHr FOLLO...

MAILBAG: Spaghetti Tacos 26.08.2021

VOICEMAILS: Secret tunnel in basement room. Death premonitions. “You stole my story.” Seeing the Hat Man while sick. Premonitions could be cognitive related. Secret grilled cheese bar. More details on the Yellow Deli cult. Spaghetti tacos. Another 8 year old calls in. Oujia board prank memories. Paul Amadeus Dienach episode suggestion.  EMAIL: Webcrawlerspod@gmail.com VOICEMAIL: 626-604-6262...

Mariposa Family's Mysterious Death 24.08.2021

A family of three and their dog were found dead on a hiking trail near Devil’s Gulch in Mariposa, CA. The initial autopsy failed to determine the cause of death, leading to theories like toxic algae and abandoned mine gases. The dad was found in a seated position with their 1-year-old baby and dog, while the mom was found further up the trail. Melissa has been swimming in the exact area the family...

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