Ghoulish Tendencies
127 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 64 ratingsA podcast that blends worldly creepy historic places, ghost stories, legends, lore and true crime together for the spookiest neopolitan content you've ever heard.
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The Boston Strangler, Part One: The Murders
July 02, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBIn June of 1962, the brutal murder and assault of Anna Slesers would kick off a string of similar murders. Dubbed “The Boston Strangler” by the press, it was quickly assumed that the murders were executed by one individual, a fact that is debated to this day. In part one of our two part series covering the case, we examine the murders. Edited by Max Holechek
Henri Landru: The Bluebeard of Gambais
June 19, 2024 03:38 - 1 hour - 111 MBHenri-Désiré Landru, nicknamed the Bluebeard of Gambais, was a French serial killer who swindled lovelorn women, promising romance with his lonely hearts personal ads in the early 1900s, when these women would go inexplicably missing - truly a cautionary tale for the Tinder generation. He eventually murdered at least 10 women and a young man between December 1914 and January 1919, until he was uncovered by two women whose sisters had gone missing, and they would stop at nothing to u...
The Von Erich's: Wrestling's Most Tragic Family
June 04, 2024 19:20 - 1 hour - 96.8 MBIn the early 80s, the Von Erich family was wrestling royalty. An unstoppable wrestling dynasty founded by Father Fritz and followed by sons David, Kevin and Kerry. But soon tragedy after tragedy would hit the family in an unimaginable way. The true story of what would be dramatized in The Iron Claw contains even more devastation than what would play out on the silver screen. TW: Talk of suicide.
The Enigma of Spontaneous Human Combustion
May 21, 2024 21:38 - 1 hour - 110 MBBizarre cases of what have been identified as spontaneous human combustion have left investigators scratching their heads for centuries. Victims suddenly burst into flames, died grisly deaths within seconds, and left behind only a pile of ashes, and sometimes feet. There have been hundreds of cases of alleged spontaneous human combustion dating back to the 17th century, and before science could Scully what happened exactly, demonic and paranormal explanations ran rampant. Join us as...
The Ghosts of Lake Lanier
May 07, 2024 19:55 - 1 hour - 86.4 MBLake Lanier draws huge numbers every year to its shores. People come to swim and have a good time. But beneath the surface a dark history lurks. Lake Lanier was created on top of towns and the history of the area is tragic and bloody. Is the lake haunted? Cursed? Let’s look beneath the surface of Lake Lanier. Edited by Maxwell Holechek
Bizarre Tales from Appalachia
April 24, 2024 03:02 - 1 hour - 103 MBAppalachia holds its mysterious cards close, and with its cultural background, it is ripe for legend and lore that manifests into bizarre actual beliefs. Join us for a real Appalachian buffet of the strange and unusual. We've got it all: Cryptids, Native American lore, deformed humanoids, aliens, and unsolved disappearances. But what is believable, and what is just lore? Edited by Max Holechek
Cursed Movies: Rebel Without a Cause
April 09, 2024 20:07 - 1 hour - 91.5 MBThe classic tale of teen angst isn’t just remembered as a coming of age drama, it’s also notorious for all three of its leads meeting tragic fates… Where all three actors dying before the age of 45 is certainly tragic, how much was that was truly a curse and how much was it the inevitability of death claiming us all sooner or later? Edited by Maxwell Holechek
Unsolved: The Tube Sock Killings
March 27, 2024 02:18 - 1 hour - 110 MBIn 1985 a string of murders in Mineral Washington left police baffled. What initially seemed isolated became connected by a tube sock left on some of the victims. Piecing together suspects and looking for other connected murders has still left us with more questions than answers. Was this the work of a serial killer? Or a seeming tragic string of unconnected events? Audio Editing by Maxwell Holechek
Priest's Assassination Cold Case Gets Warmer with Medieval Murder Maps
March 13, 2024 04:08 - 1 hour - 93 MBThis is a tale of two stories, really. One, an unsolved murder from hundreds of years ago fueled by romance, revenge, and politics, and the other, a modern-day criminologist and professor who began mapping medieval crimes to help better understand how the criminal justice system began and evolved. The two stories intertwined when said criminologist began to explore this cold case, and eventually, helped to come up with some resolutions, 686 years later. Why was John Ford murdered m...
The Hammersmith Ghost and the Death of Thomas Millwood
February 20, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 96.3 MBIn late 1803, a ghost started terrorizing Hammersmith London and soon led to a very real life murder. While walking home one night Thomas Millwood was tragically mistaken for the ghost and killed. And the ensuing murder trial raised a number of questions. Who was the Hammersmith ghost? Was it real or a prank?
Unsolved: The Keddie Cabin Murders
February 07, 2024 05:52 - 1 hour - 104 MBOn April 12th, 1981, Sheila Sharp came home to find her mother, brother and family friend brutally murdered and her younger sister missing. This kicked off a mystery that remains unsolved to this day and raises more questions than answers.
The Mysteries of the Hoia Baciu Forest
January 23, 2024 22:50 - 1 hour - 85 MBDeep in the heart of Cluj-Napoca, Romania lies what some call the "Bermuda Triangle of Romania." The Hoia Baciu Forest has quite the reputation of bizarre happenings - between reports of paranormal phenomena like UFO sightings, ghosts, weird energy fields, and a clearing where nothing living can grow, to mysterious red and orange lights and disappearing children, it’s even been the subject of lots of scientific research trying explain what exactly is going on there. But are these b...
Ask the Ghouls: WWGTD?
January 09, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 150 MBHappy New Year, Ghouls! You asked, and we answered. Literally. Thanks to those who are curious about the pod and what we do, this episode focuses on a Q&A posed to Kim and Gabi about the podcast! Thank you to those of you who asked questions and stay curious (and spooky). We had a blast!
The Disappearance of Kenny Veach
December 27, 2023 02:36 - 1 hour - 97.7 MBIn 2014 hiker Kenny Veach posted a YouTube video about his experience with a mysterious cave that left him shaking and with a strange feeling of dread. Prompted by other commenters, he would set out to find the cave again and never return… What happened to Kenny Veach? Did he get lost in the desert? Abducted by aliens? Start a new life someone somewhere? Does the mysterious M Cave exist or was it all an elaborate hoax? The quest for answers only leads to more questions. TW: Talk ...
The Disembodied Feet of the Salish Sea
December 12, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 92.1 MBSince August 2007, at least 20 disembodied human feet have been found in shoes on the coasts of British Columbia and Washington state, with the most recent foot washing ashore this past summer. But why? Where did all of these disembodied feet come from? Was it another PNW serial killer dumping bodies into the Salish Sea? Was it foul play? Or was it a result of natural causes? And why just the feet? Join us as we put our best foot forward in undressing this weird podalic phenomenon...
It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's the Superman Curse!
November 28, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 99.1 MBAs one of America’s most iconic heroes, everyone knows Superman. But does everyone know that attached to Superman is a curse? From the untimely death of George Reeves to Christopher Reeves accident, America’s hero is steeped in tragedy. But like all stories, is it really a curse or a series of unfortunate events? TW: Talk of suicide.
The Mysteries at Boleskine House
November 14, 2023 20:21 - 1 hour - 124 MBWith owners like Aleister Crowley and Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page, and bizarre history of fires while allegedly being built atop a cemetery, the Boleskine House in the Scottish Highlands has quite the reputation. Did Aleister Crowley's occultist rituals leave behind evil remnants that continue to haunt the space, and leave him with the moniker "The Beast of Boleskine"? Did a local wizard in the 17th century really raise bodies of the dead, giving a local minister the not-so-fun job of...
Rodney Alcala: The Dating Game Killer Part 2
October 31, 2023 15:00 - 59 minutes - 81.3 MBIn Part 2 of our two part episode, the case takes a turn for the bizarre when Alcala competes on an episode of The Dating Game. His killing spree was as far from over….join us as we dive into the remaining crimes, his capture, and ultimately a slew of potential victims still waiting to be identified.
Rodney Alcala: The Dating Game Killer Part 1
October 24, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 94.9 MBRodney Alcala grew to notoriety for having appeared on The Dating Game while he was in the midst of a murder spree. But what do we really know about him? In the first of this two part episode we look at Rodney’s early years, early arrests and far too many early releases which culminated in the start of a series of brutal murders. TW: Child abuse, rape, murder.
The Origin of the Vampire
October 10, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 122 MBVampires have always been terrifying, alluring, and mysterious. The folklore surrounding vampirism dates back centuries, and is still a hypnotic bite of lore today. But where did the lore come from originally? And how did such lore and fear of the unknown catapult the vampire epidemic to its peak? You think you may know, but do you? Join us for a deep dive into the history of vampire legend and lore, with a light splatter of vampiric tales as spooky season picks up momentum!
Haunted Franklin Castle
September 26, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBFranklin Castle is considered by some to be one of the most haunted places in the United States. But what’s the true history? Hannes Tiedemann had the castle built. Was he a monster who killed his children and servants, damning them to forever haunt the halls or was his story a product of people desperate for a good story to explain some of the strange happenings? Join us as we delve into the true history of Franklin Castle.
The Betty and Barney Hill Alien Abduction
September 12, 2023 19:35 - 1 hour - 124 MBOn September 19, 1961, Betty and Barney Hill were driving home from vacation when they experienced what we now know as the first well-documented, feasibly legitimate UFO abduction in history. With simultaneous amnesia, bizarre hints at an odd experience, and a feeling of lived trauma, their story shaped how stories like it were told—and understood—from then on. Through hypnosis, dreams and first-hand accounts, the Hills kept their story somewhat private, until it leaked in an articl...
Christina Kettlewell: The Eight Day Bride
August 30, 2023 00:04 - 1 hour - 95.2 MBChristina Kettlewell had only been married 8 days when her body would be found dead under mysterious circumstances. The ensuing investigation only amplified the bizarre circumstances surrounding her final months. How did she die? Was it suicide or could it have been murder? And how did her husbands longtime friend Ronald Barrie factor into the whole thing?
The Los Feliz Murder Mansion: Part Two
August 15, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBMost people have heard of the Los Feliz Murder House. If you have the internet, you’ve probably heard about it. A tale of a murder suicide in the 50’s during Christmas time, where a doctor had killed his wife, attempted to kill his daughter, then killed himself with Nembutal and pills. The house was then left as it was post murder for decades - a literal 1950’s time capsule - with rumors of the paranormal, eventually becoming a hot spot for dark tourism. In part two of this two par...
The Los Feliz Murder Mansion: Part One
August 02, 2023 03:19 - 54 minutes - 75.3 MBMost people have heard of the Los Feliz Murder House. If you have the internet, you’ve probably heard about it. A tale of a murder suicide in the 50’s during Christmas time, where a doctor had killed his wife, attempted to kill his daughter, then killed himself with Nembutal and pills. The house was then left as it was post murder for decades - a literal 1950’s time capsule - with rumors of the paranormal, eventually becoming a hot spot for dark tourism. In part one of this two par...
What Happened to Jean Spangler?
July 18, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBIT'S OUR 100th EPISODE!! In 1949, aspiring actress Jean Spangler would leave her home for the evening and never return. With few clues and far too few suspects, this case continues to baffle to this day. Was it her Ex Husband? The Mob? Or this mysterious Kurt mentioned in a note found in her purse. Or was she, as some believe, another victim of the person who murdered Elizabeth Smart, the Black Dahlia?
The Oregon Vortex & House of Mystery
July 05, 2023 02:18 - 1 hour - 87.4 MBOne of the oldest OG Americana roadside attractions, The Oregon Vortex and House of Mystery attracts tourists, skeptics, and Mulders alike. With bizarre energy, trees that grow away from its center, animals that won't enter, and its allegedly unexplained properties, it has been the cause of mystery for decades. Join us as we review every possible explanation of the weird behind this location - we've got it all: ghosts, aliens, demonic portals, optical illusions, capitalism, you name...
John Tornow: The Wild Man of the Wynoochee
June 20, 2023 17:57 - 1 hour - 96.4 MBWild men or feral men have long been a part of legend. Some even believe they account for some of the Bigfoot sightings throughout history. John Tornow reached legend status when his desire to be left alone in the wilderness turned murderous. But what really shoe really happened? Who was John Tornow and how much of the story reported was twisted by those who were left behind in the end?
Getting Pretty Effin' Spooky with Amanda Paulson
June 06, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 97 MBJoin us as we interview paranormal investigator, researcher and PNW based medium, Amanda D. Paulson, as she discusses her ventures into paranormal coverage in social media and her blog (www.prettyfnspooky.com) and recent project, the documentary "Death Is With Me" (www.deathiswithme.com) about the Lady of the Lake. We talk some of her most memorable famous investigations (Lizzy Borden, Conjuring House), ghost hunting equipment, dealing with scary things during a solo investigatio...
The Brown Lady of Raynham Hall
May 23, 2023 19:32 - 1 hour - 110 MBIn 1936, a photo was taken of the supposed Brown Lady that would go on to become one of the most famous paranormal photos ever taken. But who is the Brown Lady? Most believe that she is the ghost of Dolores Walpole, who either died at the hands of her cruel husband or of a natural illness. Join us as we try and uncover true history of Dorothy and trace the sightings of her through the centuries.
A Cryptid Buffet
May 09, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 97.8 MBWe love a good cryptid, don’t we? In this episode, we will be serving you up a cryptid buffet, with a variety of flavors with names that are quite the mouthful. Join us as we explore the unknown and weird corners of the US that house the saddest, scariest, and most bizarre cryptids. The Squonk, who allegedly has self esteem issues, is crying in the emo corner of the buffet. The shape-shifting Rougarou, spawned from French werewolf lore, will make the hair on your arms perk up. And...
The Mad Butcher of Kingsbury Run: Part Two
April 25, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBIn part two of our two part look at the Mad Butcher of Kingsbury Run, the murderer gets bolder and some suspects emerge, including one that Eliot Ness swore, to his dying day, was responsible. But with no one ever officially convicted of the crimes, we are left to examine the evidence and draw our own conclusions.
The Mad Butcher of Kingsbury Run: Part One
April 11, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBFew people realize that Cleveland had its own serial killer at the height of the Great Depression…a serial killer who was never caught… Dubbed “The Mad Butcher of Kingsbury Run” or “The Cleveland Torso Killer,” he didn’t just kill; he dismembered his victims. Regardless of race or gender, his victims were often the most vulnerable, and most of his victims not identified. In this first part of our two part episode, we look at the start of the murders and the investigation, headed by...
El Mio: The House on the Hill
March 28, 2023 23:03 - 1 hour - 94.7 MBAtop a hill overlooking Los Angeles in Highland Park, CA, there is a historic Victorian home that goes by the name El Mio, aka The Smith Estate. A stunning example of the Queen Anne style, this home looks…spooky. Like it has SEEN things. And it truly has. Its first owner was a prolific judge who studied and wrote about Occultism, and even continued writing through a psychic medium after his death. It has also been the star of multiple horror films, so naturally, it is associated wit...
Update! Lady of the Dunes and the Deaths of Manzanita and Dolores Mearns
March 14, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBThe Lady of the Dunes has been identified as Ruth Marie Terry! But that’s only the first part of solving her murder. And the suspect may have killed before… Shortly before her murder, Ruth Marie was married to a man named Guy Muldavin, a man whose previous wife and stepdaughter also mysteriously vanished… Sponsored by Magic Mind Go to https://www.magicmind.co/GhoulishTendencies and get up to 56% off your subscription for the next 10 days with our code GHOULISH20 !
She Talks to Ghosts featuring Jennifer Page
February 28, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBJoin us as we interview spirit medium and host of I Talk To Ghosts Podcast, Jennifer Page, to explore the realm of spirit mediumship and communication in the modern world, with a potential sidebar about metaphysical dicks. Stick around to hear Jennifer Page give a spirit reading to Gabi during the second portion of the episode! Sponsored by Magic Mind Go to https://www.magicmind.co/GhoulishTendencies and get up to 56% off your subscription for the next 10 days with our code GHOULIS...
Missing and Murdered: Shirley Ann Soosay
February 14, 2023 22:12 - 1 hour - 103 MBMissing and Murdered Indigenous Women is an epidemic in the US and Canada that leaves families looking for their loved ones in the dark, without justice, enough recognition, or support from law enforcement in investigating or solving cases in the same way that other non-indigenous cases receive attention. In 1980, two women were found brutally murdered in Southern California, neither of which could be identified. They were named Jane Doe Kern County and Jane Doe Ventura County. The...
Cursed Movies: Rosemary's Baby
January 31, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBIs the horror classic about the son of Satan cursed? Can a movie be cursed? There’s no denying that a few of the key figures linked to the film have gone through tragedy. From divorces, to health problems to legal issues and most notorious, the murder of Sharon Tate and friends by the Manson family, we look at what really happened during filming and beyond.
Hélène Smith and her Martian Communication
January 17, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBBorn Catherine Elise Müller, and later identifying as Helene Smith, this 19th century spiritualist medium didn't just communicate with the dead and speak of her past lives. She spoke to martians on Mars, and even had an alphabet, a spirit translator, and painted images that were out of this world (literally). But where did this martian language really come from? Swiss psychologist Theodore Flournoy was intrigued, and joined her in many seances to study Smith, her abilities, her lan...
Unsolved: The Hammersmith Nude Murders, Part Two
January 03, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBIn Part 2 of our two part episode on the Hammersmith Nude Murders we look at the suspects… From law enforcement to a convicted child killer, many suspects were looked at, but no arrests made. Who was Jack the Stripper? And with a case this cold, will ever know for sure?
Unsolved: The Hammersmith Nude Murders, Part One
December 20, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 93.7 MBIn 1964 the nude body of Hannah Tailford was found on the Thames, strangled. And she was only the first… As months went on, more bodies would be found. Who was this serial killer that the press tastelessly called Jack the Stripper? In the first part of our two part look at the case we take a close look at the murders that baffled the police. TW: Violence, sexual assault, descriptions of crime scenes.
The Highgate Vampire
December 06, 2022 22:25 - 1 hour - 116 MBIn 1970, a case of vampire hysteria hit London with the alleged sighting of a blood thirsty entity in Highgate Cemetery. Join us for a wild ride full of superstition, occultism, death, media, hysteria, paranormal investigations, and the classic case of 2 men who tried to one up each other with who could stake the claim (pun intended) on this bizarre entity sighting in an old London cemetery. The legend of this entity has been kept alive by those who so strongly believe its existen...
Debunking the Legend of Lavinia Fisher
November 22, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBAccording to legend, Lavinia Fisher was the first female serial killer in the United States, luring as many as 30 men to their death with the help of her husband. But the true story is very different. The legend of Lavinia Fisher bears little resemblance to the truth. Lavinia and her husband John stood accused lot of murder, but robbery, and as you look at history, even that can be called into question.
The Haunting of the Real Conjuring House
November 09, 2022 03:34 - 1 hour - 131 MBThe movie "The Conjuring" brought to light an allegedly true story about a family burdened by a haunted home and a potentially demonic presence, and spotlit famed paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. But what actually happened at the Harrisville Farm House that the film was based on? Join Gabi and Kim as they dissect the history of Rhode Island's Harrisville Farmhouse that housed the Perron family in the 1970s, the hauntings associated with it, and the deaths that could...
Belle Gunness Black Widow Killer: Part Two
October 26, 2022 03:34 - 1 hour - 94.4 MBIn part two of our two part episode, we see Belle Guness’ home burnt to the ground, her headless body being discovered in the ruins…or was it… As the grounds of her farm are dug up, and the bodies pile up, questions arise if Belle Gunness really died in her home. Was it a trick? Did she escape and live out her years in comfort? And what is said to still haunt the farmhouse even today…
Belle Gunness Black Widow Killer: Part One
October 18, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBCalled the Female Bluebeard, Belle Guness lured men to work her farm only to rob and murder them. In part one of our two part episode, we look at Belle’s early life, her turn to murder of her husbands and even children, until one night a scorned lover set her house on fire…
Ghoulish Live: Charles Rodman Campbell
October 11, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBGabi and Kim are live from PNW True Crime Fest talking about Charles Rodman Campbell, the last man executed by hanging in WA state. In 1982 Charles Campbell brutally murdered Renae Wicklund, Shannah Wicklund and Barabara Hendrickson. But it’s not the first time he attacked Renae. A series of events led to these tragic murders made even more tragic by how preventable it could have been. TW: Talk of sexual assault, harm done to children, murder descriptions.
Mary Shelley and Her Frankenstein
October 05, 2022 00:08 - 1 hour - 124 MBMost people know of the classic horror tale of Frankenstein, whether it be from pop culture films, portrayals, or the original novel by Mary Shelley. But not everyone knows the true origin story. Mary Shelley's life was full of tragedy, rebellion, romance, debauchery and literary inspiration, pieced together to create the inspiration of the monster birthed from her greatest literary creation, Frankenstein.
Cursed Movies: The Omen
September 20, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBMost are familiar with The Omen, the classic film about Damien, the son of Satan, but not everyone knows that the movie was supposedly cursed… From mysterious lightning strikes to tragic deaths, a string of strange accidents did seem to haunt the set. Was it a curse or coincidence?
The Mongolian Death Worm
September 06, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 89.1 MBWatch out, here's another cryptid! The search for the Mongolian Death Worm has lasted decades, if not centuries, as a desert cryptid that leaves no witnesses alive. How did this Death Worm get so popularized, is it real, and was it originally just a bad dick joke gone wild?