Wicked Wanderings

Send us Fan Mail Could your laughter be the perfect disguise for a creature of the night? Prepare to giggle and gasp as we whisk you away to the mysterious avenues of New Orleans, where vampire lore isn't just for the silver screen. We'll kick things off with a bone-chilling tale that might just make a believer out of you, and share the infectious humor. Then, strap in as we navigate the...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as our hearts venture to the rugged beauty and haunting tales of Scotland. My mother and I share our profound connection to this mystical land, weaving stories from Edinburgh's Halloween celebrations to the chilling murder of Alexander Cant. The city's Gothic architecture and lively streets set the stage for a historical journey that's as turbulent as it is...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered if the echoes of the past can still be heard among the living? Our latest trek through Gettysburg's storied battlefields and haunted houses might just convince you they can. We start off with a chuckle, trading tales of awkward family moments and a hilarious t-shirt gift debacle, before marching right into the heart of America's most ghost-ridden history. W...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine the walls of New Orleans' LaLaurie Mansion could talk; what twisted tales would they tell? Join your ghostly hosts, Jess and Hannah, as we take you through the macabre history of one of America's most haunted homes. Just in time for Mardi Gras, we peel back the layers of this cursed abode, from Madame Delphine LaLaurie's appalling treatment of slaves to its...

Send us Fan Mail The chilling saga of Danny Croteau's murder and the unsettling aftermath that entangles Father Lavigne and the church takes center stage in our newest journey on Wicked Wanderings. When a community's sense of morality gets skewed by loyalty, it becomes a breeding ground for victim-blaming—a lamentable trend we witnessed as Lavigne received not just a community's sup...

Send us Fan Mail The tragic loss of Danny Croteau, a boy engulfed by the shadows of an evil priest's actions and the Catholic Church's subsequent concealment, strikes a chord for many. This episode welcomes my mom, a voice from Danny's own neighborhood, who offers not just a poignant trip down memory lane, but also a generational glimpse into how the community once coped with and in...

Send us Fan Mail Could you outsmart a serial killer? Join us as we dissect the disturbing interviews with the enigmatic Israel Keyes, a master manipulator whose mind games with law enforcement chill to the bone. We kick things off with an unexpected revelation about cocaine's effects, a discussion that's as enlightening as it is unsettling. But it’s the deep dive into Keyes' psyche...

Send us Fan Mail Prepare to be gripped by the harrowing account of a killer who eluded the spotlight yet orchestrated some of the most methodical and bone-chilling crimes of the century. Our latest episode unveils the terrifying and true chronicles of Israel Keyes, a name that may not ring bells like Bundy or Dahmer, but whose dark legacy is equally disturbing. Using “American Predator" by Ma...

Send us Fan Mail As we close the curtains on our mental health series, Hannah and Jess take a solemn step back in time to the 1930s psychiatric care era, a time marked by chilling treatments and a blatant disregard for patient dignity. Immerse yourself in a conversation that exposes the horrific practices of scalding baths, invasive surgeries, and the removal of reproductive organs—all under the g...

Send us Fan Mail Thirty years have passed since the Chuck E. Cheese tragedy in Aurora, Colorado, and yet the wounds remain as deep and painful as ever. Jess's sister Heather joins us to share her intimate connection to that fateful night on December 14, 1993, when Nathan Dunlap's quest for vengeance claimed the lives of four innocent people, including her friend. Together, we traverse th...

Send us Fan Mail Hang on tight for an emotional roller coaster as we journey through the extraordinary life of Nellie Bly. We're about to embark on an exploration of her daring feat in the late 1800s. Posing as an insane woman, she secured admission into the Women's Lunatic Asylum on Blackwell's Island, only to expose its horrifying conditions and the shocking maltreatment of its pa...

Send us Fan Mail From the shadows of Western Massachusetts emerges a chilling tale of Lewis Lent, a name that may not ring any immediate bells, but whose heinous acts left a community scarred. We, Jess and Hannah, guide you through this horrifying maze of events that started with the shocking disappearance of 12-year-old Jimmy Bernardo. Keep in mind, this episode delves into sensitive content invo...

Send us Fan Mail Join Jess in this compelling episode of Wicked Wanderings as she delves into the chilling tale of Larry Dewayne Hall, an American murderer and suspected serial killer whose sinister activities spanned the Midwest. A self-professed aficionado of the American Revolution and Civil War, Hall used his historical reenactments as a cover for a dark and horrifying secret. Abductions, rape...

Send us Fan Mail In this eye-opening episode of Wicked Wanderings, we embark on a historical exploration of mental health from the 1800s to the early 1900s, spanning a transformative period in societal attitudes and treatment practices. Join us as Jonathan rejoins the conversation, adding depth to our understanding of this fascinating yet often dark chapter in history. We'll delve into the ev...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for an intimate session on Wicked Wanderings as Rob, the producer, delves into a variety of questions to help you get to know our hosts, Hannah and Jess, a little bit better. Rob asks a series of intriguing questions, unraveling the backgrounds and personalities of Hannah and Jess. From their formative years and sources of inspiration to their defining moments and passions...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for a special episode of **Wicked Wanderings** as we sit down with Hannah and Jonathan to unravel the spine-tingling tales from their 2nd annual "Spooky Trip." The duo ventured into the heart of eerie locations, exploring the histories and mysteries that lurk within. Their journey led them to Fall River, Massachusetts, where they explored the infamous Lizzie Bord...

Send us Fan Mail In the gripping finale of our three-part series on the Salem Witch Trials, Wicked Wanderings takes you on a journey into the aftermath of this harrowing chapter in history. Join us as we explore the fates of the accused, the lasting impact on Salem, and the enduring questions that haunt the legacy of the trials. After the trials concluded and the hysteria subsided, what happened t...

Send us Fan Mail In the second installment of our three-part series on the Salem Witch Trials, **Wicked Wanderings** continues its exploration of this dark and enigmatic chapter in history. Join us as we delve deeper into the heart of the trials that sent shockwaves through the town of Salem. As we move forward in time, the hysteria and paranoia escalate, and the trials themselves take center stag...

Send us Fan Mail Prepare for a journey back in time as we reenter the dark and bewildering world of witch trials. In this three-part series, we're exploring the infamous Salem Witch Trials, a harrowing chapter of history that still sends shivers down spines today. In this first part of our series, we'll examine the backdrop of Salem in the late 17th century, where paranoia and fear took...

Send us Fan Mail In this chilling and thrilling episode of **Wicked Wanderings**, we conclude the spine-tingling tale of Lizzie Borden, the infamous accused ax murderer. We'll take you to the dramatic climax of her trial, where justice was finally served, or was it? Join us as we reveal the long-awaited verdict in the case that captivated a nation. Did Lizzie Borden escape a gruesome fate on...

Send us Fan Mail In our 6th captivating episode, we're back with the chilling conclusion to the saga of Lizzie Borden. This time, we step into the hallowed halls of the courtroom, where one of history's most riveting legal battles played out. Join us as we dissect the courtroom drama of the Lizzie Borden trial, a case that gripped the nation and still sparks debates to this day. Lizzie,...

Send us Fan Mail In our 5th gripping episode of Wicked Wanderings , we're peeling back the layers of one of history's most enduring mysteries. Join us as we explore the chilling and infamous case of Lizzie Borden, a name synonymous with a gruesome double homicide that shocked the nation. Lizzie Borden, a prim and proper woman of her time, was accused of the brutal axe murders of her fath...

Send us Fan Mail In the 4th installment of Wicked Wanderings, we continue on a journey back in time to a chapter of history steeped in mystery and fear. Join us as we delve into this 2nd part of enigmatic and little-known tale of the Springfield Witch Trials. While the infamous Salem Witch Trials often steal the spotlight, the Springfield Witch Trials hold their own dark secrets and stories of par...

Send us Fan Mail In the third installment of Wicked Wanderings, we are embarking on a journey back in time to a chapter of history steeped in mystery and fear. Join us as we delve into the enigmatic and little-known tale of the Springfield Witch Trials. While the infamous Salem Witch Trials often steal the spotlight, the Springfield Witch Trials hold their own dark secrets and stories of paranoia,...

Send us Fan Mail In our second spine-chilling episode of **Wicked Wanderings**, we're about to take you on a journey into the heart of darkness. Join us as we unravel the terrifying and tragic tale of the Hi-Fi murders, a nightmarish event that unfolded at a seemingly ordinary home audio store in Ogden, Utah, on that fateful evening of April 22, 1974. As the sun set and the Hi-Fi Shop was pre...