Weird Distractions

Welcome to Weird Distractions. Join me, Alex, every Sunday morning to distract yourself from whatever is bugging you - maybe work is stressful, or perhaps your in laws are driving you batty. Whatever your need for a distraction may be, I got you. Each week, I rotate between discussing true crime cases, conspiracy theories, paranormal stories, folklore tales and more. Why? Well, these are topics I...

This week, Alex heads on over to the UK to discuss the infamous Black Monk House hauntings from Pontefract, Britain. It was August of 1966, a probable warm day in Pontefract - when a family home would become terrorized by an unseen force. Pictures slashed, random puddles formed, mysterious knockings from within - it all became a fearful series of events. But then, as quick as it came - the weirdne...

Alex is back guest-less and frustrated with this weeks true crime case. Kristin O’Connell was only 20 years old when, in August of 1985 she was discovered brutally murdered whilst visiting a friend in Ovid, New York, USA. It’s been 37 long years, and there have been no arrests or charges laid, making Kristin’s unsolved homicide case go seemingly cold. Who murdered Kristin O’Connell? Tune in to lea...

Wait, what about a flying potato? This week, Alex is joined by 2 of 3 former hosts of the Pineapple Pizza Podcast, Lindsay & Emily, to discuss a Canadian poltergeist mystery. Esther Cox was 18-years-old when she became the target of an unexplainable paranormal phenomena. But, was it real? Or, was it a hoax made up by an American actor turned author? Tune in to find out for yourself. Need a distrac...

Meatballs, ghosts and pasta - all set! This week, dine in with Alex and special guest host, Sean, from Reddit on Wiki and the Shots & Thoughts Podcasts, as they discuss the history and haunts of the Old Spaghetti Warehouse in Houston, Texas. Who or what is haunting this former Italian chain restaurant? Did anyone die there? How’s the lasagna? Tune in and learn more! Need a distraction? We got you....

Alex is back hosting the show solo and she’s got a mysterious disappearance case to tackle. Sara Nicole Graham was only 18 years old when she disappeared on her way to work in February of 2015. Her white van was found over 5 hours after she left home for her shift in a wheat field - abandoned. As we inch towards a decade of Sara’s disappearance, the case has seemingly gone cold. What happened to S...

Purposefully poisoned? This has to be a conspiracy theory episode, or is it a scary truth from the USA? This week, Alex takes a shot at discussing the history of prohibition, and the horrifying actualities surrounding it. Tune in to learn the beginnings of prohibition, some of the important people involved, and the downfall of the 18th amendment. As well, the answer to the question - did the US go...

This week, Alex meets at a supposed halfway point with her guests hosts, Josh & John from the Reddit on Wiki Podcast, in Springfield Missouri, to explore the reported history and haunts of the Pythian Castle. Who are the Knights of Pythias? Why did Josh reportedly take his shirt off during the recording? Is John really Danny DeVito? Why did Nate give this place a one star review? Tune in to get so...

The intention to have a pizza-adjacent podcast started off so pure, but ended up becoming so tragic. This week, Alex is joined by Pineapple Pizza Podcast hosts: Linz, Ashley and Emily, in discussing the tragic case of Sherry Eyerly. Sherry was working at a local Domino’s in Salem, Oregon, when one night she was called out to make a delivery to an unknown location. Tune in to hear more about Sherry...

This week, the gals try and tackle the history and conspiracy theories surrounding the mysterious Bohemian Club, and their vacation spot - the Bohemian Grove. Tune in to hear all about the beginnings of the club, whose been involved, the Grove, and of course all things weird that are associated with it. As well, make sure you tune in regarding an important show update. Need a distraction? We got y...

Who knew cryptids could have their own festival? This week, Alex & Christie discuss one of the most iconic cryptids, the Mothman of Point Pleasant, West Virginia. Tune in to hear the reported descriptions, sightings, and potential theories as to who, or what, this cryptid really is. Why is there a statue dedicated to the mothman? Is it maybe a demon? You’ll have to listen to find out. Need a distr...

This week, Christie is back to record with Alex, where they divulge into a truly spooky UK location! The gals pack their hypothetical bags to discuss the history & haunts of the gorgeous Ham House. What is this place? Who reportedly haunts it? And most importantly… where is the ham? Tune in and find out! Need a distraction? We got you.  Today’s sponsor is Ana Luisa. Go to shop.analuisa.com/weirddi...

As mentioned in episode 102, Christie is taking a bit of a break from the show. Have no fear, though - Alex is joined this week with host of Horror House Podcast, Dom! This week, Alex & Dom discuss the horrifying murder of Claire Tiltman. Claire had just turned 16-years old when her life was brutally cut short while walking to a friends house in January of 1993. Who could have done something so he...

As mentioned in last weeks episode, Christie is taking a bit of a break from the show. Have no fear, though - Alex is joined this week with host of the True Crime Cat Lawyer podcast, Elyse! For this collaboration, Alex discussing the case of Michele Gates from Portland, Oregon. While Elyse chats about the crimes of James Edward Wood, who seemingly made his way back to Utah. You won’t want to miss...

“Sociopath, psychopath… any of the paths, not great”. This week, the gals keep their distraction local in discussing the disappearance of Helen Kendall. Helen seemingly disappeared without a trace in 1952 from her home in Elma Township. However, after almost a decade of thinking she may have simply left on her own accord, a more nefarious and concerning story comes out. What happened to Helen, tho...

"I'm paying for the breath on my neck". In the second episode of the Listener Distractions series, Alex & Christie, "nope" their way through 6 listener submitted stories! From the Edinburgh vaults to the Kelsay House, and all the spookiness in between - you won't want to miss the spooky things that the Weird Distractions listeners have encountered! Listener discretion is advised, and a trigger war...

From a potential demon to battery operated dolls - this weeks paranormal distraction has it all. To celebrate Christie’s birthday, Alex chats about the reportedly haunted Yorktown Memorial Hospital, located in Yorktown, Texas, USA. Tune in to learn more about the location, reported spooky accounts, and more in this Texas-sized episode! Need a distraction? We got you.  Podcast promo: Method & Madne...

“I hate a phantom pant”. This week, to celebrate 100 regular episodes of Weird Distractions, Alex & Christie decided to double up on the weird and discuss two different spooky locations. These locations seem to be bursting at the seams with accounts of folklore, true crime, alien encounters, and more. First, Christie covers the Riverdale Road in Colorado. Alex tackles the Bridgewater Triangle in M...

Alex joined Courtney & Amanda from the Nefarious Nightmare podcast for a special online conspiracy theory episode. Hope you enjoy, and make sure to tune in to Courtney & Amanda's podcast, wherever you get your weird distractions. Promos - Curly Conspiracies - check them out! Alex’s Resources For The Episode: Showbz Cheat Sheet website - “Was Britney Spears Secretly Working for George W. Bush? Some...

This week, the gals tackle the horrifying murder of 27-year-old Asian American, Vincent Chin. Tune in to learn more about Vincent, his perpetuators, and the event that sparked a vocal outcry for the Asian America/ AAPI community. As discussed in this weeks episode, please check out the Stop AAPI hate website here: https://stopaapihate.org/. Trigger warning is in effect for the entirety of the epis...

It’s never just one, “ha” and done - is it? This week, the girls back their bags and head down to Newbury, Ohio and discuss the reported history & haunts at the Punderson Manor Resort. From rumoured deaths, sausage McMuffins and everything in between - this episode will definitely provide a weird distraction. Trigger warning is in effect due to discussions regarding suicide. Need a distraction? We...

Hungry for more distractions? Check out this episode where Weird Distractions Host, Alex, joined Emily, Ashley & Lindsay from Pineapple Pizza Podcast to speak about the Gjenganger (gan-gon-gonger). This weirdly meaty spirit inspires a salty new version of Canadian pizza and more than a few laughs and chills. Did this spooky poltergeist bring on a pandemic or just the worst case of purple nurples i...

How far will humans go to try and figure something out? This week, the gals put their conspiracy theory hats back on and discuss the MIT Science Club. The club would offer children from the Fernald Centre a chance to be a part of something, and all they had to do was take some vitamins in their Quaker Oats cereal. However, what it was missing was proper consent and information as to what the ‘vita...

What better way to kick off the month of love then with a Canadian true crime case. This week, Alex and Christie discuss the horrid crimes that took place on the Belcher Islands, referred to as the Belcher Islands Massacre. Tune in to learn more about the area, and what took place in the 1940’s that changed a small community. Please note our deepest apologies if we mispronounced anything in this w...

Who knew the gals would bring up 50 Cent during a paranormal episode? This week, Alex & Christie bundle up and head down to Duluth, Minnesota to discuss the history and reported haunts at Nopeming Sanatorium. Once a hospital to treat those with tuberculosis, it appears this location has many of its former patients still residing within its walls. Tune in to hear the reports of a dangerous sounding...