Weird Distractions

Happy Halloween! This week, Alex discusses the murder of Preston Murr from Boise, Idaho, and the lore that surrounds his former home. Need a distraction? I got you.  Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl, Susan, Jennifer & Lani! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Pa...

Welcome to this years last episode of the Mid-Week Mini Spook (MWMS) series. A series that preps all you weirdo's for Halloween. Every Wednesday in October, get your spooky fix as your host Alex tells small tales to surely leave a chill down your spine. This year, for the first time ever, there is a theme. Ontario, Canada may not necessarily be the most reported haunted location in the world, but...

This week, Alex tackles the mysterious and unsolved deaths of George & Joseph Cox - referred to as the the Lost Children of the Alleghenies. What seemed to be an average day, turned into a parents worst nightmare. But, what happened? And, what does one mans dream have to do with it all? Tune in to find out. Need a distraction? I got you.  Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to Patrons Tom, B...

Welcome back Mid-Week Mini Spook (MWMS) series. A series that preps all you weirdo's for Halloween. Every Wednesday in October, get your spooky fix as your host Alex tells small tales to surely leave a chill down your spine. This year, for the first time ever, there is a theme. Ontario, Canada may not necessarily be the most reported haunted location in the world, but that doesn't mean there's no...

This week, Alex is back after a mini break to discuss a reportedly haunted former homestead in Ontario, Canada. Pack your bags and snacks as we go back to the 1800’s within Lucan - a small town in Ontario, where we will meet the Donnelly family. Members of this family had their lives cut short, and what remains are their stories. And, the alleged hauntings of where it all took place. Need a distra...

Welcome to this years first episode of the Mid-Week Mini Spook (MWMS) series. A series that preps all you weirdo's for Halloween. Every Wednesday in October, get your spooky fix as your host Alex tells small tales to surely leave a chill down your spine. This year, for the first time ever, there is a theme. Ontario, Canada may not necessarily be the most reported haunted location in the world, but...

It's about to get spicy and weird, all at the same time. This week, Alex is off - but that doesn't mean there isn't a new distraction for you all! Please enjoy this crossover episode with fellow Cultiv8 Podcast Network family members, Sean & Chris, from the Shots & Thoughts podcast. Need a distraction? I got you. PS - there is some ASMR in this episode. Find Shots & Thoughts: https://www.instagram...

Welcome to this years first episode of the Mid-Week Mini Spook (MWMS) series. A series that preps all you weirdo's for Halloween. Every Wednesday in October, get your spooky fix as your host Alex tells small tales to surely leave a chill down your spine. This year, for the first time ever, there is a theme. Ontario, Canada may not necessarily be the most reported haunted location in the world, but...

Welcome to the second (and final) half of Alex discussing the case of Gypsy & Dee Dee Blanchard. Thank you again to Patreon supporters, Shadow & Cheryl, for this episode topic. This week, the focus will be on the relationship breakdown between Gypsy & Dee Dee, Gypsy’s ventures online, the murder of Dee Dee, and more. As mentioned in last weeks episode, please consider checking out the Internationa...

This week, Alex tackles a patreon pick (thank you Shadow & Cheryl) which is the case of Gypsy & Dee Dee Blanchard. In the shows first ever two-parter, you’ll hear the beginnings of both Dee Dee and her daughter, Gypsy, along with the documented dynamic between the duo. You'll also hear the break down of their relationship, and ultimately what would become one of the most publicized crime cases. As...

This week, Alex is joined by True Crime Cat Lawyer podcast host, Elyse, to discuss three cases involving Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women. Alex discusses the unsolved murder of Helen Gilling’s, whose life was cut short in 1995 in Hamilton, Ontario. Elyse tackles the disappearance of Caitlin Potts, who was last seen in Enderby British Columbia, in 2016, and the disappearance of Angeline Pete, wh...

Alex is back this week with a reportedly haunted American hot spot. Taking things back to West Virginia, Sweet Springs Resort seemed to be an ideal location for the countries most notable to visit. However, "Old Sweet" would encounter the civil war, tuberculosis, financial hardship and change of hands throughout its longstanding history. Which begs the question - who, or what, remains from the bui...

Because Alex is away, you get to look behind the Patreon curtain and acquaint your ears to a bonus episode! Back in March (2022), Alex & Christie somewhat celebrated Christie’s birthday on Patreon with her favourite topic - aliens. Well, not really - we actually celebrate it with 5 famous Canadian UFO sightings that happened between 1951 to 1969. Tune in to hear more about these sightings, along w...

Anyone need a hug? This week, Alex discusses the folklore around Huggin’ Molly - who was she? Maybe a grieving mother, or, perhaps, an annoyed college professor. Or, perhaps - neither. Tune in to learn more. Need a distraction? I got you.  Podcast promo: They're Terrified & Tipsy podcast - check them out: https://www.tipsypod.com/ Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to our Patrons Tom, Baile...

If you’ve ever questioned your trust in humanity before, this episode will definitely make you question it again. This week, Alex discusses the crimes of Hilda Nilsson, a Swedish woman who, in the early 1900’s, took advantage of young, unwed mothers who were in need of child care. Little did these women know that Hilda had other intentions. Need a distraction? I got you.  Podcast promo: Octoberpod...

This weeks all about the bread and butter. Tune in to hear the history and haunts of the Westerfeld House, located in San Fransisco, California, US. The home started off as a family home, but after it changed hands numerous times - it seemingly went from sugary sweet to spooky. From flickering lights to demons, there sure is a lot of activity going on at this historical location. Need a distractio...

Wait, was it a mummy’s curse? This week, Alex revisits the previously covered distraction circling Titanic and the weird conspiracy theories surrounding it’s fatalities in 1912. Tune in to hear this revamped episode, learn more about the RMS Titanic, who J.P. Morgan allegedly had beef with, and - you guessed it - everything weird in between. Don't be left stranded, get aboard and tune in to this r...

Make sure your candles are lit, your passports are up to date, and you bring your own coffee this week, folks! We’re back talking all things spooky with an infamous Irish location - being that of Spike Island! Tune in to hear the history, the haunts, the occult observations and Alex’s pet peeves with disembodied whistles. Need a distraction? I got you.  Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to...

Tune in to this feature of Cultiv8 Network's Horror House Podcast, hosted by Dom. In this episode, Dom painfully tells us about middle age torture - ouch! From being stretched on The Rack to having Rats chew through your stomach, settle in as we take a look at some of the worst torture methods from medieval times! Check out Horror House podcast to hear more from Dom: https://www.horrorhousetruecri...

Due being away dog sitting, please enjoy April's Patreon bonus episode. If you want to hear other bonus episodes like this, consider joining the Weird Distractions patreon for as low as $2 (USD) a month! In this episode, Alex discusses the history & horrors of the former Willowbrook State School. Previously designed to be a supportive place for children with various disabilities, unfortunately it...

Why is it bug-related episodes that make us feel the itchiest? This week, Alex tackles the weird conspiracy theory involving ticks, Lyme disease, and the Plum Island Animal Centre. Did the centre really create Lyme disease infested ticks? What is Lyme disease? How many science related words can Alex mess up? Tune in to hear more. Need a distraction? I got you.  Lyme disease support link: https://w...

It’s summertime, and that means (hypothetically) it’s time for a vacation! Pack your bags and make sure you have your reservation ready as we go to the reportedly haunted St. James Hotel in Cimarron, New Mexico, USA! This local hotel has so much to offer in terms of history, haunts, and everything in between. Tune in to hear more about this spooky location, and why you might not be able to book ro...

Tune in to this feature of Cultiv8 Network's Horror House Podcast, hosted by Dom. In this episode, Dom discusses the The case of Judy Buenoano, aka 'The Black Widow'... aka, Judy 'Good Anus', a lady with a love of insurance fraud and murder. Who was Judy? Why was she called the Black Widow? Listen to learn more. Stream Horror House Podcast wherever you get your distractions. https://www.horrorhous...

This week, Alex revisits the show’s very first episode, where she and former host, Christie, discussed Roch Thériault & the Ant Hill Kids cult. In this re-vamped edition, Alex revisit’s the case and puts an updated twist on telling this weird, infamous, and tragic true Canadian crime story. Who was Roch and the members of his cult? What did they believe in? What ended Roch’s reign? Tune in to lear...

Who knew triangles could be full of such weird things? This week, Alex discusses the Bennington Triangle, located within the state of Vermont, in the United States. This mysterious designated area has been the home of numerous disappearances, and some say there have been accounts of paranormal and UFO phenomena as well. Tune in to hear more about the disappearances associated with the triangle, an...