Oddity Poddity: A Paranormal Podcast
85 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago -Terrifying tales of the supernatural! Love a good haunt? A spine-tingling urban legend? Ever wonder how to summon a demon (don't tho)? How about a good-old fashioned campfire yarn? We've got it all here, delivered in a thick Southern accent!
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Haunted Switzerland: Lake Lucerne & Zurich
July 13, 2023 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBI'm back from being stranded in Switzerland! While most of what I saw was from the window of a hospital room in Spital Bulach, I did manage to get in a little sightseeing. Listen and learn about historical spookiness from Lake Lucerne and Zurich! Support the show
The Declaration of Independence and the Freemasons
July 09, 2023 16:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBHappy 4th, ya'll! In this episode, I throw out some myths and facts surrounding the Declaration of Independence and the influence the Freemasons had on it, as well as a couple of hauntings feat. the guys who created it! Click to support the show! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1731860/support Notes: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Freemasonry https://www.livescience.com/freemasons.html https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20161209-secret-history-of-the-freemasons-in-scotland https://www.his...
America's Most Haunted: Gettysburg
June 29, 2023 05:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBJuly 1- 3 of 1863 marks one of the bloodiest eras in our country's history. The Battle of Gettysburg was so brutal and deadly that those who lost their lives there still roam the earth today. Listen and learn about what remains at one of America's most haunted National sites. https://www.iheart.com/content/2020-09-17-chilling-video-shows-ghosts-running-across-gettysburg-battlefield/ https://www.pennlive.com/entertainment/2013/06/gettysburg_150_12.html www.gettysburgbattlefieldtours.com/ve...
10 Real Ghosts Caught on Camera!
June 22, 2023 05:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBToday we talk about 10 famous photos of ghosts, who they are and where we think they came from. Are they real or fake? Experts say real and who are we to argue? Support the show
The Ghosts of Stage 5 Clingers, Part 2!
June 16, 2023 18:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBHere we have a continuation of some pesky exes who just can't seem to get over being dumped. Listen and be glad it's not you (or your ex!). Support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1731860/support Support the show
The Haunting of Lake Shawnee Amusement Park
June 08, 2023 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.55 MBThough amusement parks are a place for family fun, they can also be the scene of tragedy. This is doubly true for Lake Shawnee Amusement Park in Rock, West Virginia, which has seen more than its share of death since way before the admission gates opened! Support the show
Ghosts of Grand Cayman Island
June 01, 2023 05:00 - 14 minutes - 9.93 MBHowdy strangers! It's the ghost of ME returning from the Caribbean with the tale of Duppy Turn, a landmark in Grand Cayman Island where the spirits congregate. What's a duppy? And why are all of them hanging out in one spot? Listen and learn! https://www.uncommoncaribbean.com/cayman-islands/haunted-caribbean-duppy-turn-grand-cayman/ https://therumration.wordpress.com/2020/05/29/investigating-the-story-of-the-rolling-calf/ https://www.real-jamaica-vacations.com/jamaican-folk-tales.html ht...
The Haunting of Malahide Castle
March 30, 2023 13:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBIt's the last week of March so I wanted to slide into one more Irish haunt! This is the story of Malahide castle, an 839-year-old mansion that houses 5 distinct ghosts and maybe more! In this episode, we discuss the ghost's drama and why they won't frickin' leave. I'm taking a short break after this one, so enjoy and holler if you need anything while I'm gone! https://www.authenticvacations.com/the-five-ghosts-of-malahide-castle https://www.malahidecastleandgardens.ie/castle/castle-tours/#...
Spring Break Nightmare: Aruba
March 23, 2023 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBHey guys, here I am to ruin your spring break bliss by shouting, "ARUBA, WTH???" Hopefully, you're not in Aruba this week. Or ever! Because so many people have gone missing without a trace down there that their tourism websites even post missing person alerts. In this episode, we look at those on visitaruba.com and ponder what in the heck happened and what in the heck is being done about it. If you have any information about the whereabouts of these missing people, please click on the follow...
Saint Patrick and the Headless Horseman
March 16, 2023 05:00 - 14 minutes - 9.91 MBSaint Pat did a lot of things, best of all giving us an excuse to drink green beer every year. But did you know that he also low-key created the legendary Headless Horseman? Listen and learn about how this iconic Irishman is responsible for The Legend of Sleepy Hollow! Happy St Pat's, ya'll!!! https://wickedhorror.com/top-horror-lists/beyond-the-leprechaun-5-evil-creatures-of-irish-mythology/ https://www.theirishroadtrip.com/irish-mythological-creatures/ https://www.libraryireland.com/fai...
Irish Vampires - the Origin of Dracula?
March 09, 2023 06:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBSupport the show
The Tell-Tale Heart
March 02, 2023 06:00 - 13 minutes - 9.59 MBAn oldie but a goody - the classic tale of a dude who got fed up with his caregiving job and acted like a total psycho (because he was!). To Edgar A. Poe - thanks for everything! (Edited for clarity) Support the show
World's Most Haunted: The Ancient Ram Inn
February 23, 2023 06:00 - 11 minutes - 7.89 MBI talk a lot about most haunted this-and-that, but this one tops the World's Most Haunted list year after year. That's because the Ancient Ram Inn, located in the village of Wotton-Under-Edge, England, is not only the site of macabre murder and death, but also sits upon a magically charged land. https://www.travelchannel.com/shows/ghost-adventures/articles/ancient-ram-inns-haunted-history https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Ram_Inn https://www.hauntedrooms.co.uk/ghost-hunts/the-ancient-ra...
Hell's Half Acre, Fort Worth, Texas
February 16, 2023 06:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBCowboys, gamblers, and ladies of the night - they're among the undead you'll find in downtown Fort Worth, Texas, formerly known as Hell's Half Acre. In today's episode, we explore the history and hauntings in four places you can eat, drink and be merry in the Lone Star state! https://ghostcitytours.com/fort-worth/haunted-fort-worth/double-eagle-steakhouse/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hell%27s_Half_Acre_(Fort_Worth) https://whiteelephantsaloon.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Cour...
Haunted Chicago: Liar's Club and The Red Lion Pub
February 09, 2023 06:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBOh, how I love a good bar haunting! Check out the strange and murderous history of two of Chicago's most haunted watering holes: Liar's Club and The Red Lion Pub. http://redlionchicago.com/ https://www.liarsclubstore.com/ https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1988-06-04-8801040817-story.html https://mysteriouschicago.com/the-liars-club/ https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-hauntings-liars-club/ https://windycityghosts.com/the-red-lion-pub/ https://chibarproject.com/review...
Small Town Hauntings: Eureka Springs, Arkansas
February 02, 2023 06:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBIf you've listened to this podcast for a while or follow us on social media, you know how much I love Eureka Springs, Arkansas! Not only is it home to one of the most haunted hotels in America, the 1886 Crescent, it's a paranormal hub unlike no other. What does that even mean? For starters, there's another hotel that's haunted by the ghosts of gangsters and barefoot hillbillies, an ill-fated doctor's home and so much more. Listen and learn about all the freaky deaky stuff going on in that to...
Skeletons in the Closet: The Independent Order of Oddfellows
January 26, 2023 06:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBDig if you will the picture...of you moving into a quaint older home and finding human remains! This is highly likely if your new home was once the meeting place of a chapter of the Independent Order of Oddfellows, a somewhat secret society devoted to helping others and, apparently, collecting bodies! https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/odd-fellows-found-skeletons https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/633931/independent-order-odd-fellows-secret-society-skeletons https://www.cultofweird.c...
True Crime and NYE Ghosts: The Drake Hotel
January 19, 2023 06:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBI'm back from an unintentional break with the tale of the famous Drake Hotel and its true crime ghosts! If you think your NYE was trash, listen to what happened to the lady in red and her friends behind the walls of this historic landmark in downtown Chicago! Support the show
Holiday Horror: The Kit Bag
December 15, 2022 06:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBMerry Murdermas! Today I read you a story about a guy who was rushing around to get out of town for a Christmas ski trip and forgot his luggage. No worries, his good buddy volunteered to lend him a kit bag. But there was something special about this bag... Support the show
Holiday Horror: The Cask of Amontillado
December 08, 2022 06:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBHolidays are for family fun and what's more fun than exacting revenge on someone who insulted your family? NOTHING! Nothing is more fun. If you haven't heard the famous tale of retribution by Edgar Allan Poe, or even if you have, join me for a retelling that will remind you how much you love your fam! Support the show
3 of the Sinningest Saints in History!
December 01, 2022 06:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBWe haven't riffed on religion in a hot second, so during the season of supernatural miracles (the birth of little baby Jesus, a big fat man being able to squeeze down 3 billion chimneys in one night, surviving Black Friday, etc), we're gonna talk about 3 nasty people who miraculously became saints and how they got there. A nice reminder that redemption is for everyone! Support the show
Holiday Mini - Old Town Tatu
November 24, 2022 06:00 - 11 minutes - 7.98 MBHappy TG everyone! I sure am thankful for all the blessings in my life, and that includes you!! I know you're busy fighting with your family today, but if you need a breather, here's a short episode about a haunted tattoo parlor and the extra special way it gained its ghosts. Support the show
Small Town Hauntings: Jonesboro, Arkansas!
November 17, 2022 15:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBThe title has an exclamation point because it's extra special to me! In this episode we talk about the famously haunted Bono bridge, the even more haunted Keller's Chapel Cemetery, and then a little palate cleanser about a very old ghost who patrols downtown. If you like spooky small towns, this one is for you. Jonesvegas forever! Support the show
Rhode Island Weekend: The Breakers & Lizzie Borden's House
November 03, 2022 00:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBI took off last weekend to check out the foliage in Little Rhody and came back with a couple of neat stories. First, I toured The Breakers, the colossal "summer cottage" of the famous Vanderbilt family in Newport. It's a massive mansion where a lot of sad stuff happened and where the matriarch of the family is said to still live. Then I hit up Lizzie Borden's house in nearby Fall River, Massachusetts. You know, the place where she chopped her parental units to death? Yeahhhhhh. Listen and re...
The Bennington Triangle
October 27, 2022 13:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBYou've all heard of the Bermuda Triangle but did you know that there's a place you can get lost forever that's completely landlocked and accessible on foot? But why would you want that knowledge, you psychos??? Between 1943 and 1950, six people disappeared in the wooded area known as the Bennington Triangle in Bennington, Vermont. Two of those people died mysteriously. Were the Native's stories about the cursed land true or was a serial killer at work? Or both? Support the show
Ancient Mystery: The Antikythera Mechanism
October 19, 2022 13:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBGuys, this is one that I've been obsessed with for years. In fact, it was the first podcast episode I wrote more than a year ago but since new developments are constantly being found, I kept needing to update it! So, here it is - the mystery of how a 2,200-year-old computer was found in the remains of an ancient Roman shipwreck. Has science solved the mystery or will we never know the truth? Sources: https://www.haaretz.com/archaeology/.premium.MAGAZINE-missing-piece-of-antikythera-mechanis...
America's Most Haunted: The Stanley Hotel
October 13, 2022 14:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBHere it is, ya'll! The grandaddy of haunted hotels, the one that tops the list of spookiest B&Bs every year, the one that was immortalized in The Shining, the one and only Stanley Hotel! But is it really haunted or is it just Stephen King's messing with our minds? Listen and decide! For more content, check out our Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/oddpod/membership Support the show
Small Town Hauntings: Dahlonega, Georgia
October 03, 2022 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBJust a small town girl, livin' in a ghosty worrrrrrrld! That's probably what every woman in Dahlonega, Georgia is thinking every second of the day. This tiny town, located about 35 miles from the uber haunted Tallulah Falls, has a ghost inhabiting just about every public building, hotel and restaurant. In this episode we cover a handful of them, and the macabre ways these hauntings came to be. From the kidnapping of a Cherokee princess to the unsolved death of the town's Mayor to a tragic tr...
Virtual Tour of the Museum of Death in New Orleans!
September 26, 2022 18:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBIf you think museums are boring, you haven't visited the Museum of Death in New Orleans! No pics or videos are allowed (and later I found out why), so listen as I detail each exhibit and decide whether to venture inside yourself. I didn't come anywhere near doing it justice, but if you want a primer about the macabre morbidity inside, here it is. Maybe bring some Tums along, its a gut wrencher! (trigger warning: depictions of murder, suicide, infant death, graphic accidents and cannabalism....
America's Most Haunted: The Bourbon Orleans Hotel
September 18, 2022 20:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBYa'll know I'm always down for shacking up with ghosts, especially if crawfish and hurricanes are involved. In this episode we discuss the history of the Bourbon Orleans hotel, which was once the most important opera theater in the US, a civil war hospital, a convent and more. Today it's a hotel where you can rest your head next to some ghosties! I even had my own run in with one there. Listen and hear all about it! Support the show
The Codex Gigas, aka The Devil's Bible
September 11, 2022 22:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBRemember back in the day when you put off writing that book report until 9 pm the night before and had no choice but to snort Pixie Stix and guzzle Mountain Dew all night so you could stay awake to complete it and hand it in to your teacher at 8 am the next morning with your shaky, blistered and bloody hands? Yeah, me neither. I never did that. But a guy named Herman the Recluse did. Only, he had a little help from a "friend". A friend who might have unleashed demons upon the world! Sounds l...
True Crime Haunting: Did Lizzy Borden Really Do It?
September 05, 2022 21:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBThe Lizzie Borden murder case has captivated the criminal minds of Americans for 130 years. Did she really do it, though? Or did archaic forensic techniques and tunnel-visioned police send a misunderstood woman to trial and let a brutal murderer go free? Listen and learn the details of the case, a theory about a possible alternative killer and a little about the hauntings that still go on in the Borden house today! Lizzie Didn’t Do It! By William Masterton https://www.heraldnews.com/life...
The Curse of the Pharaohs!
August 29, 2022 23:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBIt's the 1920s. Everyone is the most dramatic and heroin is in cough medicine. What a time to be alive! Unless you're King Tut. He was totally dead and none too pleased when a bunch of archaeologists, rich English guys and flappers came busting into his tomb. They were warned. Had they listened, maybe so many people would not have died... Support the show
Is Heaven and Hell Real? True Stories from Clinical Studies of the Afterlife
August 21, 2022 18:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBIn this episode we look at accounts of near death experiences (NDEs) that are included in the works of Dr. Raymond Moody and Dr. Bruce Greyson, pioneers in the field of NDE study. Is the afterlife real or just one last high before we die? Bush NE, Greyson B. Distressing near-death experiences: the basics. Mo Med. 2014 Nov-Dec;111(6):486-90. PMID: 25665233; PMCID: PMC6173534. Life After Life, Dr. Raymond Moody
Are Heaven and Hell Real? True Stories from Clinical Studies of the Afterlife
August 21, 2022 18:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBIn this episode we look at accounts of near death experiences (NDEs) that are included in the works of Dr. Raymond Moody and Dr. Bruce Greyson, pioneers in the field of NDE study. Is the afterlife real or just one last high before we die? Bush NE, Greyson B. Distressing near-death experiences: the basics. Mo Med. 2014 Nov-Dec;111(6):486-90. PMID: 25665233; PMCID: PMC6173534. Life After Life, Dr. Raymond Moody Support the show
4 Gateways to Hell that are in the USA!
August 15, 2022 05:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBA while back, I told ya'll about 13 places on Earth that are believed to be gateways to Hell. But since airfare is at an all-time high and airlines be wildin', here are 4 more that are in the United States!
4 Gateways to Hell that are in the USA!
August 15, 2022 05:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBA while back, I told ya'll about 13 places on Earth that are believed to be gateways to Hell. But since airfare is at an all-time high and airlines be wildin', here are 4 more that are in the United States! Support the show
What Are Shadow People?
August 07, 2022 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBGhosts. Vampires. Demons. We all know what those are, don't we? What about less definable specters like Hat Man, Black Eyed Kids and Doppelgangers? Are these entities that exist on the threshold between worlds or are all these monsters one in the same? We will never know, but it's still fun to talk about! In this episode we discuss encounters with shadow people, and theories about what they are and how they keeping barging into our world and bothering us. Support the show
Vampire Lore - The Comte de Saint Germain
July 25, 2022 05:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBToday I'm bringing back the 90s with some NOLA Vampire lore! The story of one of the French Quarter's most famous vampires starts centuries before Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt hit the scene. In this episode we explore the story of the Comte Saint Germain, a man who is said to have existed pretty much since the beginning of time, and who wound up terrorizing New Orleans with his blood sucking ways! Was he a vampire, a magician or just a supreme stunt queen who was punking everyone? Listen and dec...
The Mysterious Construction and Destruction of the Georgia Guidestones
July 18, 2022 05:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBOn July 6, 2022, the Georgia Guidestones, a 42-year-old monument that gave directions on how to rebuild humanity after a nuclear apocalypse, were bombed by a yet-to-be apprehended criminal. In this episode we learn about the curious way the guidestones came to be, their mysterious creator and the bizarre reasons some labeled them “Satanic”. If you have information about this crime, submit tips to: https://gbi.georgia.gov/submit-tips-online. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling ...
The Destruction of the Georgia Guidestones
July 18, 2022 05:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBOn July 6, 2022, the Georgia Guidestones, a 42-year-old monument that gave directions on how to rebuild humanity after a nuclear apocalypse, were bombed by a yet-to-be apprehended criminal. In this episode we learn about the curious way the guidestones came to be, their mysterious creator and the bizarre reasons some labeled them “Satanic”. If you have information about this crime, submit tips to: https://gbi.georgia.gov/submit-tips-online. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling ...
The 5 Most Evil Popes in History!
July 11, 2022 11:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBToday the Pope is seen as the holiest man in the Catholic world, and Francis seems like a good dude. But when it comes to popes, goodness wasn't always the case. Throughout history, the papacy has been riddled with scandal, murder, thievery, sexual abuse and immense hypocrisy. In today's episode we cover 5 of the most evil Popes ever, as well as some honorable mentions. Trigger warning: this episode contains discussion of child abuse, rape, incest and violence. Sources: The Bad Popes (Th...
Corpse Medicine
July 04, 2022 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBWould you eat human brains to cure yourself of a tummy ache? I didn't think so. But there was a time, centuries ago, when this was the script for what ailed you! Venture back into the dark ages with me to a time when corpse medicine - the practice of eating human body parts and fluids - was the standard of care. Warning: Nauseating content Mummies, Cannibals and Vampires: The History of Corpse Medicine from the Middle Ages to the Falun Gong, by Richard Sugg https://www.smithsonianmag...
True Crime Haunting: Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary
June 26, 2022 22:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBFor 113 years, Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary housed some of the country's most violent criminals and claimed more than 10,000 souls. Many believe that their ghosts still linger there. In this episode we look at Brushy's deadly history, profiles of some of its most infamous inmates and evidence of the hauntings that are still happening there today. Sources: https://tourbrushy.com/history https://www.sentencingproject.org/criminal-justice-facts/#:~:text=The%20United%20States%20is%20the...
Update/Correction to Rockstars & The Supernatural
June 15, 2022 21:00 - 1 minute - 1.4 MBHey guys! I'm sick and I messed up. The two are not related. Just wanted to address both quickly. Support the show
Inexplicable Cases of Spontaneous Human Combustion
June 12, 2022 18:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBIt's hot as a murphistopholes today, but we shouldn't complain! Not when there are hundreds of unfortunate souls who've gone up in smoke due to a phenomenon known as spontaneous human combustion. For centuries there have been countless reports of people who've caught fire without warning and without explanation. All of them share eerie similarities: nothing is left of the victim, save for a pile of ashes and a pair of feet or legs (and sometimes a skull). And despite the intense heat, nothi...
Haunted Hiking Trails of the South, Vol. I
June 06, 2022 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBIf you love the great outdoors, you might change your mind after you hear these 5 tales of haunted hiking trails that you can explore in the South. In this episode we cover Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana and Tennessee! There's nothing spooky in the woods, right? RIGHT??? Sources: Haunted Hikes: Real Life Stories of Paranormal Activity in the Woods, by Maren Horjus Secrets of Tallulah: Histories, Mysteries & Colorful Tales from Georgia's Nineteenth Century Mountain Resort, by Brian A. Boyd ...
Death and Remembrance in Ancient Italy
May 31, 2022 02:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBIt's Memorial Day, so let's remember those who gave their lives for our freedom. Today we place flowers on the graves of those who fought for our country. Memorials are not exclusive to the United States, though. Today we take a look at some morbidly curious memorials that I visited on my tour of Italy: The Capuchin crypts with its chapels made of bones and miraculous incorruptible corpses , the Roman catacombs, where thousands of bodies rested beneath the cities, the Campo de Fiore where cr...
4 Morbid Must-see Memorials in Italy!
May 31, 2022 02:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBIt's Memorial Day, so let's remember those who gave their lives for our freedom. Today we place flowers on the graves of those who fought for our country. Memorials are not exclusive to the United States, though. Today we take a look at some morbidly curious memorials that I visited on my tour of Italy: The Capuchin crypts with its chapels made of bones and miraculous incorruptible corpses , the Roman catacombs, where thousands of bodies rested beneath the cities, the Campo de Fiore where cr...
America's Most Cursed: The Hope Diamond
May 23, 2022 11:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBIf Indiana Jones taught us anything, it's that you should never steal anything from a sacred temple! Too bad Indy wasn't around to school Jean-Baptist Tavernier on that, otherwise a beautiful blue terror might not have been unleashed into the world. Some believe that the curse of the Hope Diamond is just hooey, but after you hear all its been through over the last 350+ years, I think you'll disagree! Sources: The French Blue, by Richard Wise The Mammoth Encyclopedia of the Unsolved, by Co...