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 Disappearance of the Beaumont Children
August 23, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 116 MBOn January 26th, 1966, three children set off for the beach in Adelaide, South Australia, and never came home. What happened to the Beaumont children? In what has become one of Australia’s most enduring mysteries, the theories are many and the answers are few. TW: Talk of sexual assault and child deaths.
A Tale of Two (Haunted?) Castles
August 09, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBTravel with us to Europe's 12th century, to two allegedly haunted castles with origin stories to write home about. Burg Eltz - a German castle haunted by the brave woman who died at the hands of her fiancé, defending her home after a very unwanted kiss. Predjama Castle - a Slovenian castle built into a cave with a history of torture, haunted by the owner who was killed by a cannon while on the toilet. Are they really haunted?
Update: Point Defiance
July 26, 2022 15:00 - 9 minutes - 13.1 MBKim provides a brief update to the previous episode 61 of Point Defiance, as Gabi is out sick with Covid. New episode to be released in the next 2 weeks! Thank you for your understanding, we will be back to our ghoulish selves soon! TW: Sexual assault.
The Beast of Gevaudan
July 12, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBA series of mysterious attacks in 1760s France had the people in a panic. Was it a wolf? Or something more monstrous? To this day, we do not know for sure what was responsible for these viscous attacks which left as many as 100 people dead. Join us as we look at the story and try and solve the origin of The Beast of Gevaudan.
Cases of Past Lives & Reincarnation
June 28, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 123 MBWhat happens when we die? Where do our energy, personalities, and memories go after death? There have been many cases over the years of young children who remember past lives in incredible detail, some of which are proven to be true (allegedly). Join us as we discuss the origins of reincarnation, past life memories, and truly Scully whether or not these experiences are legit.
Danny Rolling: The Gainesville Ripper, Part Two
June 15, 2022 01:47 - 1 hour - 92.3 MBMany know the movie Scream but few realize it was inspired by a real case. Danny Rolling, AKA The Gainesville Ripper. Over a course of a few days Danny brutally murdered 5 young people in their homes. In our second part of our two part episode, we look deeper at the man himself, Danny Rolling. Who was he? What other crimes did he commit and how was he finally caught?
Danny Rolling: The Gainesville Ripper, Part One
May 31, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBOver a course of a few days Danny brutally murdered 5 young people in their homes. In this first part of a two part episode, we look at the crimes and the victims that he so viciously murdered. TW: Sexual assault, sexual abuse, violence, crime scene descriptions.
The Legend of the Succubus
May 17, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBJoin Gabi and Kim for an episode that truly slaps, as we discuss the origins of the succubus and modern day experiences, and debate the existence of this nightmare version of sexy time Collin Robinson. TW: talk of sexual experiences and rape.
Child Killers: Mary Bell
May 03, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 140 MBWhat compels a child to take a life, let alone more than one? What led up to those fateful days where she ended the lives of four-year-old Martin Brown and three-year-old Brian Howe? And is it possible for a child like this to be rehabilitated? TW: Child abuse, child sexual abuse, child murder, descriptions of violence.
Haunted Disneyland: The Spookiest Place on Earth
April 19, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 137 MBJoin Gabi and Kim as they support or debunk stories of hauntings at Disneyland, as well as some unfortunate events that may or may not have caused them. Are there REAL ghosts at the infamous Haunted Mansion? Does Walt Disney still hang around? Listen and find out, as Scully and Mulder do Disneyland! TW: mentions of suicide in the last 20 minutes of the episode.
The Mystery of The Lady in the Dunes
April 05, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 95.1 MBOn July 24th of 1974, a young girl walking on the beach in Provincetown stumbled across a horrifying sight: the decomposing body of a woman. Murdered and mutilated, despite the efforts of authorities, the trail went cold and remains unsolved to this day. Her case swirls in mystery. Will we ever know her identity and her murderer? And what does this all have to do with JAWS?
Ghost Ship: The Unsolved Mystery of the Mary Celeste
March 22, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 131 MBThe Mary Celeste is a mysterious tale. A ship that was found alone, in the middle of the ocean, without any crew or captain on board, but fully stocked with supplies. Through the decades, a lack of hard facts has only spurred speculation as to what might have taken place. Where did the crew go and why? Join Kim and Gabi for a wild ride of history, hypotheticals, bad puns, and a fair share of Scullying as we debate what happened to the 10 people aboard the Mary Celeste.
Cursed Movies: Poltergeist
March 08, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBPoltergeist is regarded by many as one of the greatest haunted house movies made, but after a slew of actors involved in the film died, it also became known as cursed. But what really happened? Is the movie cursed? Or are the deaths a string of unfortunate and tragic coincidences? Join Kim and Gabi for a rousing game of “Curse or no Curse” as they dive into the history of this classic horror film.
Peoples Temple Part Two: Jonestown
February 22, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBJoin us in part two of our two part deep dive into Jonestown, Jim Jones and his Peoples Temple, where we continue the breakdown of exactly what went down at Jonestown and Kaituma, between the mass suicide, child killings, and slaughter of US Congressman and media, and the aftermath. TW: Talk of death, mass suicide, violence, religion.
Peoples Temple Part One: Jim Jones
February 08, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 122 MBJoin us in part one of our two part deep dive into Jonestown, Jim Jones and his Peoples Temple, where we divulge the details and nuances that allowed Jim Jones to be who he was, impacting hundreds of people with the guise of social justice and ultimate goal of control. TW: Talk of death, mass suicide, violence, religion.
The Tragedies at Point Defiance Park
January 25, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBWas her death related to the murder if Michella Welch, which took place months prior? And are there still spirits haunting the park even today?
Ahh! Real Cryptid: The Dover Demon
January 11, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 87.3 MBWith large glowing orange eyes on an oversized watermelon-shaped head, a body of a small child or emaciated monkey with a distended stomach, and lanky, thin arms with long fingers, this creature spooked the witnesses and became what some now refer to as the Dover Demon. But what was it exactly? Or what COULD it be? Join us as we truly Scully AND Mulder this spooky BB of a cryptid.
The Dancing Plague of 1518
December 28, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 92.6 MBWhat was the cause of this strange phenomenon? And where else has it happened in history and does it still happen today?
Camarillo State Mental Hospital: Welcome to the Hotel California
December 14, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 154 MBWhat was once a mental hospital, with a dark history of abuse, excessive deaths and trauma, now lives Cal State Channel Islands. Join us, and ghost goober guest, Kenny Chen, as he discusses his experience visiting the location, the history of the building, and who may still be roaming the halls. Is the place haunted? Is the song "Hotel California" inspired by this place? Featuring: first hand paranormal experiences from a former student! TW: Talk of mental health disorders, trauma,...
Pedro Alonso Lopez: The Monster of the Andes
November 30, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 122 MBWhen he was finally caught in 1980, Pedro Alonso Lopez led police to grave after grave of his victims. His total victim count is estimated to be over 300 young girls. And after being released from prison in the late 90s, he might still be out there… This episode is a tough one folks, and not for the faint of heart. Kim herself struggled getting through this one. TW: Child abuse, rape, and extensive details of child murder.
The Circleville Letters
November 16, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 146 MBBooby traps, car crashes, affairs, drama - it sounds like an overwrought soap opera, but this was real. Who was writing these letters? Was the death really "accidental" and was the accused writer really the culprit? Buckle up, ghouls. This one's a real unsolved doozy.
Elizabeth Short: The Black Dahlia Murder Part Two
November 02, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 147 MBThough the case is officially unsolved, a number of people have been looked at for the murder of Elizabeth Short. Some concepts are absurd, and some are more plausible. And what about the ghost of Elizabeth, who is still said to haunt more than one spot in the Los Angeles area? Is it really her?
Elizabeth Short: The Black Dahlia Murder Part One
October 19, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBBut who was Elizabeth Short? In Part One of this Two Part Episode, we look at the murder and the victim, a bright young woman who had dreams and ambitions whose life was cut short far too soon.
Ouija: I Want to Believe
October 05, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 136 MBJoin us as we discover where the Ouija Board came from, the wild beginnings of spiritualism, superstition, seances, and pop culture influences by the Ouija, while discussing personal experiences and scientific studies that prove the Ouija Board works - just perhaps not in the most anticipated way. A true Mulder vs. Scully experience. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GhoulishTendencies References and show notes at www.ghoulishtendencies.com. IG: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast FB: @g...
Cursed Movies: The Exorcist
September 21, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 131 MBCan a film really be cursed? Did summoning the devil on film summon him in person to bring down tragedy after tragedy to those involved? Or was it all just a clever marketing scheme?
Abducted: The Travis Walton UFO Incident
September 07, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 175 MBIn one of the most well documented cases of abductions, Travis Walton's story inspired the book and 1993 film "Fire In The Sky", where his coworkers were accused of murder until Travis showed up days later, after the whole team passed polygraph tests. How could they all be telling the truth about aliens and UFOs? Was this a real experience for Travis, or was it a facade? Join us as we dive deep and let you decide. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GhoulishTendencies References and ...
Billy Gohl: A Deeper Look at the Ghoul of Grays Harbor
August 24, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 125 MBLooking deeper at his life and the times brings up many questions. Was he a serial killer? Or a man falsely accused and convicted for his politics? And does he still hang around the area today? References and show notes at www.ghoulishtendencies.com. IG: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast FB: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast Twitter: @ghoulishpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GhoulishTendencies Researched & Written by Kim Douthit Edited & Produced by Gabi Fiore Music by Dan Moret...
Fodor: The Alma Fielding Poltergeist, Part 2
August 10, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 136 MBAlma Fielding experienced a plethora of paranormal activity: flying objects, breaking glass, scratches and violence, psychic shoplifting, manifestation of objects and living animals out of thin air, and even astral projection. Fodor was eager to identify if these happenings were actually paranormal, or if Alma was consciously, or subconsciously, manifesting them - and if so, why were they being manifested? TW: talk of child/pregnancy loss, traumatic events, and sexual abuse. Patre...
Fodor: Ghost Hunter Extraordinaire, Part 1
July 27, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 143 MBIn Part One of this two parter, we discuss Fodor's beginnings, what got him into paranormal investigation, how he bumped elbows with Harry Houdini and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and how he deciphered who was phony and who was legit in the Spiritualist realm. Featuring the poltergeist Gef the Mongoose! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GhoulishTendencies References and show notes at www.ghoulishtendencies.com. IG: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast FB: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast Twitter: @...
Terror in the Water: The 1916 New Jersey Shark Attacks
July 13, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 124 MBThe Jersey Shore was being stalked by a shark that would take the lives of four people in a series of attacks, the likes of which our country had never seen before. These attacks would shape our attitude on sharks for decades to come, and the exact culprit remains a mystery to this day. TW: Graphic, violent descriptions. References and show notes at www.ghoulishtendencies.com. IG: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast FB: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast Twitter: @ghoulishpodcast Patreon: htt...
The Tanacu Exorcism
June 29, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 125 MBAfter a botched exorcism supposedly resulted in Cornici's untimely death and a controversial murder trial associated with members of the Orthodox Romanian Church, there were many questions. Who was at fault for her death? And a decade after her death, why was she exhumed? Why did no one report the substance found in her system during the delayed investigation into her cause of death? Was she truly possessed? TW: talk of suicide, sexual abuse, mental health, and religious influences...
The Disappearance of Paula Welden & The Bennington Triangle
June 15, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 149 MBBut Paula is not the only one to disappear in that area. And a series of strange events have led some to refer to the area as “The Bennington Triangle.” Was Paula abducted? Did she wander off the path and injure herself? Or is something supernatural causing these strange occurrences… References and show notes at www.ghoulishtendencies.com. IG: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast FB: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast Twitter: @ghoulishpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GhoulishTendencies...
Boooobs: The (Haunted?) Palomino Club with Betsy Sodaro
June 01, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 148 MBBetsy Sodaro (Golden Arm, Duncanville, A Funny Feeling Podcast) joins Gabi and Kim to discuss the paranormal, its intrigue, and what would happen if she came face to face with a full bodied apparition. Join them on the journey of debate that is The Palomino Club: one of Las Vegas' first Gentleman's Clubs, riddled with shady shit, multiple murders, strange energy, and even, perhaps, a stripper ghost? Guest: Betsy Sodaro Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GhoulishTendencies Referenc...
Caved In: The Life and Death of Floyd Collins
May 18, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 136 MBGrowing up at the height of the Kentucky Cave Wars, Floyd Collins delighted in searching for the next great cave. He could never have imagined the reach his story would have or how it would still influence and move people even today. But he may still be there in the depths of the darkness in the caves of Kentucky... References and show notes at www.ghoulishtendencies.com. IG: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast FB: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast Twitter: @ghoulishpodcast Patreon: https://...
Robert the Doll
May 04, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 138 MBRobert has been more sinister than he looks, and his eccentric owner, Gene, had an unusual attachment to him. Was it Robert that the household heard running around and giggling, when no one was upstairs? Was this inanimate object actually animated, doomed to curse those in his presence forever? Is it truly Robert the Doll causing the misfortune to those who speak ill of him and refuse to ask for permission to take his photo? Join us as we reanimate this topic as a #scullytoremember....
Sylvia Gaines: The Ghost of Green Lake
April 20, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 121 MBAs the investigation unfolded, horrible secrets were revealed as attention turned towards her father for this horrific crime. Did he murder his daughter? And does her ghost still haunt the shores of Green Lake, seeking justice? TW: Talk of suicide and sexual abuse. References and show notes at www.ghoulishtendencies.com. IG: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast FB: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast Twitter: @ghoulishpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GhoulishTendencies Researched & Wr...
The Blood Countess: Elizabeth Bathory
April 06, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 154 MBElizabeth Bathory was entered into the Guinness Book of World Records as the most prolific female murderess. But what was the REAL story? Join us as we deep dive into Bathory's history, dissect her crimes, and pinpoint where the line between fact and fiction began to blur. TW: Descriptions of torture and violence. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GhoulishTendencies References and show notes at www.ghoulishtendencies.com. IG: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast FB: @ghoulishtendenciesp...
Leonarda Cianciulli: The Soap Maker of Correggio
March 23, 2021 19:18 - 1 hour - 153 MBExamining Leonarda’s life reveals more to her motive and the legend of Leonarda’s deeds have overshadowed the facts of her case. TW: Talk of suicide and sexual abuse. References and show notes at www.ghoulishtendencies.com. IG: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast FB: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast Twitter: @ghoulishpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GhoulishTendencies Researched & Written by Kim Douthit Edited & Produced by Gabi Fiore Music by Dan Moretti
Comet Lodge Cemetery
March 09, 2021 16:00 - 57 minutes - 106 MBJoin us as we dig into the perfect storm of Seattle's Comet Lodge Cemetery history, ghost stories, and *evidence*. What do you get when you take a Duwamish burial ground, add settler bodies to it and claim is as their own, then desecrate it and build a neighborhood on and around it? #howghostsaremade Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GhoulishTendencies References and show notes at www.ghoulishtendencies.com. IG: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast FB: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast Twitter:...
Gustave: The Killer Crocodile
February 23, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 128 MBFor decades Gustave the crocodile has lurked, killing by some estimates as many as 300 people. But how much do we actually know about this man-eating crocodile? Does he live up to legend? #chonkyboi References and show notes at www.ghoulishtendencies.com. IG: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast FB: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast Twitter: @ghoulishpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GhoulishTendencies Researched & Written by Kim Douthit Edited & Produced by Gabi Fiore Music by Dan ...
Katherine Knight: Australian's Killer Cannibal
February 09, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 117 MBKatherine Knight's unfortunate childhood and toxic past relationships molded her into a violent, abusive woman. But no one thought it would end like this, with her being the first woman in Australia to be sentenced to life without parole as a result. Join us as we take a deeper look into darkness of Knight. TW: violence, graphic details, mentions of abuse and rape. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GhoulishTendencies References and show notes at www.ghoulishtendencies.com. IG: @...
Unpacking the Ghosts of the Empress Hotel
January 26, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 128 MBThis week we delve into the Canadian Empress Hotel: her history and her ghost stories. Who are these ghosts? What are their stories? And did any of them actually exist? References and show notes at www.ghoulishtendencies.com. IG: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast FB: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast Twitter: @ghoulishpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GhoulishTendencies Researched & Written by Kim Douthit Edited & Produced by Gabi Fiore Music by Dan Moretti
The Curse of Dead Man's Chair
January 12, 2021 16:00 - 55 minutes - 102 MBIt was the early 1700's. Thomas Busby was what some might call petty, and petty intoxicated men make bad decisions, like killing people, and cursing inanimate objects. But his curse lives to be told today. But did the deaths allegedly caused by the curse stem from more logical sources? Join us as we LOL in the storytelling and debunk the alleged horrors of Dead Man's Chair. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GhoulishTendencies References and show notes at www.ghoulishtendencies.com...
The Mystery of the Sodder Children
December 29, 2020 16:50 - 1 hour - 142 MBWhen no remains were found, the family started to suspect that the children hadn't died, but had been kidnapped. What really happened to the Sodder children that night? Did they perish in the fire, or were they taken away? And if so, why? References and show notes at www.ghoulishtendencies.com. IG: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast FB: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast Twitter: @ghoulishpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GhoulishTendencies Researched & Written by Kim Douthit Edite...
Victorian Ghost Histories of Christmas Pasts
December 15, 2020 16:00 - 50 minutes - 92.2 MBJoin us as we give you a solid history lesson on the origin stories of Victorian Christmas ghost stories, how they evolved, and why we still feel the urge for horror when days grow short and nights become long. We hope we don't spoil too much Christmas joy, as there truly is a balance of fear and horror among the jolly celebration of the winter season. Join our Ghoulish Tendencies Podcast Patreon for an extended episode and reading of an authentic Victorian Christmas ghost story. ...
The Bender Family
December 01, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 129 MBIn the late 19th century, the Bender family terrorized early Kansas travelers, working together as one of America's first recorded family of serial killers. References and show notes at www.ghoulishtendencies.com. IG: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast FB: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast Twitter: @ghoulishpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GhoulishTendencies Researched & Written by Kim Douthit Edited & Produced by Gabi Fiore Music by Dan Moretti
The Fresno Nightcrawler
November 17, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 120 MBIn November 2007, a Fresno, California resident caught something unexplained on his home security camera. It seemed to be what looked like a pair of pants, no arms or torso, with a head, strolling across his front lawn. Was it a rare animal? An alien? Or a hoax? Join us as we discuss the options, the experiments, and other sightings of this cryptid referred to as the Fresno Nightcrawler. References and show notes at www.ghoulishtendencies.com. IG: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast FB: ...
Lizzie Borden Part Two: The Trial & Hauntings
November 03, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 134 MBDid she do it? Join us as we discuss the process of Lizzie Borden's trial, where she was accused of the hatchet murders of her stepmother and father. But the story doesn't end there, as apparently something, or someone, still lingers at their home. References and show notes at www.ghoulishtendencies.com. IG: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast FB: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast Twitter: @ghoulishpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GhoulishTendencies Researched & Written by Kim Douth...
Lizzie Borden Part One: The Murders
October 27, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 133 MBIn part one of our two part feature on Lizzie Borden we look at the Borden family and their lives leading up to that fateful day in August of 1892, where someone picked up a hatchet and killed the elder Borden’s. Was it Lizzie? Or has she stood wrongly accused all these years? References and show notes at www.ghoulishtendencies.com. IG: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast FB: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast Twitter: @ghoulishpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GhoulishTendencies Rese...
Eat Your Heart Out, Mercy Brown: America's First Vampire
October 20, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 120 MBDuring the New England Vampire Panic, townspeople exhumed their loved ones, burned their hearts, and fed the ashes to the ill in hopes it would heal them. However, Mercy Brown is one of the best documented cases of the exhumation of a corpse to perform such rituals with goals to banish an undead manifestation - to get rid of the "vampire." References and show notes at www.ghoulishtendencies.com. IG: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast FB: @ghoulishtendenciespodcast Twitter: @ghoulishpo...