Where the Weird Things Are

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This laid-back podcast has history, paranormal, lore, true crime, and - best of all - a bunch of weirdos to tell you about it. Join Brittany and one of her rotating co-hosts for some kind-of-informative banter every other Friday!

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Episode 5 - Irish Potato Famine 10.12.2021 1:07:45

Brittany is again joined by Thurlow for a HISTORY episode where they discuss the Irish Potato Famine (or the Great Hunger). Sources: https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/victorians/famine_01.shtml https://www.history.com/topics/immigration/irish-potato-famine What You Missed in History Class Sofa King Podcast

Episode 4 - Cannibal Cop 03.12.2021 1:16:18

Brittany and Heather chat about the Cannibal Cop himself in this TRUE CRIME episode! Buckle up for some banter and some truly unsettling info. Sources: https://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/17/nyregion/gilberto-valle-ex-new-york-police-officer-talks-about-his-cannibalism-fantasies-in-film.html HBO - Thought Crimes: The Case of the Cannibal Cop Judge overturns conviction, frees New York's 'cannibal cop'...

Episode 3 - Dracula 12.11.2021 57:23

Brittany and Chris sit down for this LORE episode to talk to you about Dracula and the lore behind him, plus some chat about vampires in general. Sources: https://www.history.com/news/was-dracula-a-real-person https://www.nbcnews.com/sciencemain/vlad-impaler-real-dracula-was-absolutely-vicious-8C11505315

Episode 2 - Resurrection Mary 01.11.2021 1:17:35

Here's a surprise episode! Brittany and Jenna sit down for this SPOOKY episode to talk about Resurrection Mary. Sources: https://chicagohauntings.com/2019/04/08/resurrection-mary-the-queen-of-haunted-archer-avenu e/ https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1992-10-25-9204060394-story.html Music by Alena Smirnova - https://open.spotify.com/artist/7xZAAEGRejlL5mibS8OkIo?si=R9UkfFteQwmQ_PvkXV

Episode 1 - Missing Flights 29.10.2021 1:13:17

Brittany and Thurlow sit down for this HISTORY episode to discuss missing flights. Sources: History.com - https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/malaysia-airlines-flight-vanishes-with-more-than-200-people-aboard https://www.history.com/news/the-mysterious-disappearance-of-flight-19 Amelia Earhart | National Women's History Museum - https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies...

Meet the gang! 23.10.2021 1:02:46

Come hang out and meet the gang! This is a special bonus episode to give you a little introduction to each host so you'll get an idea of what kind of weird you can expect. First "official" episode will be realized October 29!

WWTA Trailer 11.10.2021 1:57

Where the Weird Things Are Trailer - Coming to your ears October 29, 2021! This laid-back podcast has history, paranormal, lore, true crime, and - best of all - a bunch of weirdos to tell you about it. Join Brittany and one of her rotating co-hosts every other Friday! Music by Alena Smirnova: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/alena-smirnova/single/hopeless-waltz