Where the Monsters Are

She appears on lonely roads, near forgotten graveyards, or at the edge of your headlights — a woman dressed in white, weeping or waiting. Who is she? In this episode, we uncover the global legend of the Lady in White — a ghostly figure who appears in folklore across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and beyond. From tales of betrayal and lost love to chilling roadside encounters, we explore why this spi...

On August 1st, 1966, former Marine Charles Whitman climbed to the top of the University of Texas clock tower and, over the course of 96 harrowing minutes, carried out what was then the deadliest mass shooting by a lone gunman in U.S. history. In this episode, we examine the events that led to the tragedy, the psychological and personal factors behind Whitman’s actions, and the lasting impact this...

In this episode, we explore the life and legacy of Vlad Tepes, the 15th-century Romanian ruler better known as Vlad the Impaler. Feared for his brutal methods but celebrated by some as a national hero, Vlad’s story straddles the line between history and legend. His violent reign—and his chilling reputation—are widely believed to have inspired Bram Stoker’s iconic character, Dracula. Was he a monst...

In this episode, we delve into the disturbing true story of the Wineville Chicken Coop Murders — a chilling case that unfolded in California in the late 1920s. Gordon Northcott was responsible for the abduction and murder of several young boys, leaving a trail of horror that shook the nation. One family's desperate search for the truth later inspired the Clint Eastwood film Changeling, starrin...

The story of Oiwa is arguably the most famous of the Japanese ghost stories. A tale of murder, betrayal and revenge, listen along as we discuss the story that inspired Japanese horror for years to come.

In 1999, popular journalist and TV presenter Jill Dando was murdered on the steps of her London home. To this day, the murder has not been solved. We discuss the history of the case and some theories as to why she was murdered.

In 1974 Ronald DeFeo Jnr murdered his family, not knowing that he would be inspiring what would become known as The Amityville Horror.  Everyone knows the story about Amityville; in this episode we focus more on the murders and the events leading up to them.

This episode covers the tragic murder of eight-year-old Fanny Adams, who was horrifically killed in 1867 after playing outside with friends. We discuss the circumstances of the crime, committed by solicitor's clerk Frederick Baker, and the court case that followed.

Freelan Oscar Stanley built the Stanley Hotel in 1909 in Estes Park, Colorado. After visiting whilst looking for inspiration for a new story, Stephen King went on to write what is considered to be his masterpiece, The Shining. Find out more about the hotel that inspired him in this week's episode.

This episode covers the tragic murder of eighties Poltergeist actress, Dominique Dunne. She was murdered by her ex-boyfriend, chef John Thomas Sweeney on 4th November 1982. We discuss the case and the aftermath for Dominique's family as they fought for justice for their dead daughter and sister. We mention in the episode a diary that was kept by Dominique's father, Dominick, which was publ...

In this episode, we cover the life of the author who wrote arguably one of the best horror novels in the genre - Shirley Jackson. Her novel The Haunting of Hill House has inspired multiple adaptations, the latest of which was a hit show for Netflix. She famously inspired Stephen King in his writing, even going so far as to inspire his own screenplay, Rose Red. We discuss Shirley's life, from h...

The Cecil is an infamous hotel located in downtown Los Angeles with a very chequered history. It has housed two serial killers, with one other carrying out his grisly work outside its walls; it has been the location of multiple suicides, accidents and murders; the Black Dahlia reportedly spent an evening in the hotel bar and it has also been at the centre of the disappearance of young Canadian stu...

This episode covers the supernatural events that occurred between 1977 and 1979 in a house in the suburbs of London, England. The Enfield Poltergeist is one of the most well-known cases of a haunting and is also said to be one of the most witnessed, but at the same time is also believed to be one of the biggest hoaxes. It centres around two sisters Janet and Margaret Hodgson, and activity of a sup...

In this, the first episode of our podcast, The Peaky Blinders were a gang of petty criminals who terrorised the city of Birmingham in the UK at the turn of the 20th century until they were eventually usurped by another gang. We picked this for our first episode because we are from Birmingham and are fans of the BBC ‘Peaky Blinders’ show and we wanted to see how different the real criminals were to...

Are you a super sleuth? Do you watch the latest true crime documentaries as soon as they hit the TV, do you know so much about serial killers that your friends and family have concerns? Or maybe you are a spooky kid? Is your idea of a good night out the local ghost walk? Do you love a good horror film or tale of the paranormal, and things that go bump in the night? If so then you are in good compa...