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Oy with the Terror Podcast

118 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago - ★★★★ - 5 ratings

Welcome to our bi-weekly podcast, Oy with the Terror, where we dive into the chilling world of true crime and folklore. Join us, Sandra and Danielle, childhood friends with a shared passion for unraveling tales of ghosts, ghouls, killers, and monsters. Together, we'll take you on a spine-tingling journey through New England, the U.S., and beyond, exploring the dark and mysterious stories that have captivated us since childhood. Don't miss out on our bi-weekly episodes filled with bone-chilling stories that will keep you on the edge of your seat. It's going to be a spooky good time! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/oywiththeterroralready/support

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Episode. 105 Chappaquiddick Part One and a Glitch in the Matrix

June 20, 2024 15:16 - 38 minutes - 53.3 MB

In this episode, Danielle covers a classic crime cover-up, Chappaquiddick. In July, 1969 Ted Kennedy, the youngest of the Kennedy clan was involved with a mysterious and still questioned car accident on the island of Chappaquiddick, a small island off of Martha's Vineyard. The audio for this part is slightly wonky, I blame the Kennedy curse. Stay tuned for Part Two! Then, Sandra talks about three different Reddit stories that talk about a glitch in the matrix. The phrase "glitch in the matr...

Episode 104. The Drowning of Karen Roston and the Haunting of Dublin Castle

May 30, 2024 13:32 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MB

Welcome back to another episode! Today, Danielle covers a tragic cruise crime. Karen Roston was murdered the day before Valentine's Day in 1988, during her honeymoon celebration with her husband of 9 days, Scott Roston. Hear about the murky and odd circumstances surrounding the newlyweds. Then, Sandra talks about the famous Dublin castle located in Dublin Ireland. The castle was first founded back in 1204 as a major defensive work by Meiler Fitzhenry on the orders of King John of England...

Episode 103. Whistling Superstition and The Kidnapping of Denise Huskins

May 06, 2024 17:09 - 41 minutes - 57.6 MB

In this week's episode, Sandra talks about the superstition of whistling. Although many people today enjoy the act of whistling, in many cultures it is seen as both negative. For instance, in the UK there is a superstitious belief in the "seven whistlers" which are seven mysterious birds or spirits who call out to foretell death. In Native American cultures the act of whistling was believed to have supernatural powers such as to summon spirits or to invoke protection from evil forces. Then,...

Episode 102. The Unsolved Murders of Barry and Honey Sherman and Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, Illinois

April 08, 2024 15:14 - 24 minutes - 21.5 MB

On December 15, 2017, Barry and Honey Sherman were discovered dead, hanging from the railing of their indoor pool. Initially, it was believed to be a murder-suicide, but the circumstances of the death scene raised many concerns for investigators. As the Toronto-based couple was well-known and affluent, many people had a motive to harm Barry. Furthermore, the injuries sustained by both Barry and Honey were unexplainable and pointed towards a murder scene rather than a suicide. Will the killer...

Episode 101. The Tragic Love Story of Diarmuid & Grainne and the Mysterious Death of Starlet Thelma Todd

March 22, 2024 20:09 - 36 minutes - 32.2 MB

In this week's episode Sandra talks about Ireland's well known tragic love story of Diarmuid and Grainne. The story goes that Grainne was set to marry Fionn McCool and instead ran off with a man by the name of Diarmuid. Fionn was not too pleased and set off after the young couple. After months of being on the run Diarmuid is attacked by a boar when Fionn runs into the couple and refuses his aid to help Diarmuid. However, due to the persistence of one of his sons Fionn decides to help but it ...

Episode 100. The Tragic Story of Anneliese Michel and Granary Burying Ground in Boston

March 08, 2024 16:13 - 44 minutes - 39.7 MB

Woo! Episode 100! Cheers to hundreds more. Imagine us holding flutes filled with champagne. Danielle kicks off this episode on a somber note with the tragic tale of Anneliese Michel. A young woman from a devoutly religious household in Bavaria who underwent 67 exorcisms. She suffered from epilepsy and often experienced hallucinations as well as hearing voices. She became convinced she was possessed and had to convince a priest to agree to conduct the exorcisms. Her family willingly supporte...

Episode 98. The Haunting of St. Augustine Lighthouse, FL and the Disappearance of Natalee Holloway Part 2

February 23, 2024 17:37 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MB

In this week's episode, Sandra talks about the St. Augustine Lighthouse located in St. Augustine Florida. The lighthouse was built between 1871 and 1874. Today it is open to the public and has several non-profits connected to the lighthouse. It is said that the lighthouse itself is haunted by several spirits, including a group of three sisters known as the Pittee girls and a spirit known as "The Man." Supposedly sightings of the Pittee girls date back to the 1960's. The lighthouse has also b...

Episode 99. The Haunting of St. Augustine Lighthouse, FL and the Disappearance of Natalee Holloway Part 2

February 23, 2024 17:37 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MB

In this week's episode, Sandra talks about the St. Augustine Lighthouse located in St. Augustine Florida. The lighthouse was built between 1871 and 1874. Today it is open to the public and has several non-profits connected to the lighthouse. It is said that the lighthouse itself is haunted by several spirits, including a group of three sisters known as the Pittee girls and a spirit known as "The Man." Supposedly sightings of the Pittee girls date back to the 1960's. The lighthouse has also b...

Episode 98. The Disappearance of Natalee Holloway and The Legend of Spirit Lake

February 07, 2024 17:12 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MB

In this episode, Danielle covers part one of Natalee Holloway disappearance. A case largely covered by the media almost immediately after Natalee, an American senior in high school vanished while on a school trip in Aruba. Various suspects were questioned and arrested, but one always stood out; Joran van der Sloot. He was considered a suspect from the beginning and acted suspiciously throughout his many interviews. Stay tuned for part two! Then, Sandra talks about the Legend of Spirit Lake ...

Episode 97. Palmer House Hotel and the Iceman

January 18, 2024 16:55 - 42 minutes - 39.8 MB

In this week's episode Sandra talks about one of the most haunted hotels in Minnesota located in Sauk Center. The hotel was built in 1901 and then shortly after burned down, it celebrated its 120 year anniversary in 2020. Today the hotel welcomes guests to a fun downtown area with a bar and some uninvited guests. For years people have reported having strange experiences and the hotel has been featured on popular shows such as Ghost Adventures and the Dead Files. Then, Danielles talks about...

Episode 96. The Disappearance of Patrick McDermott and Mystery Hill

December 28, 2023 16:38 - 34 minutes - 32.3 MB

In this episode, Danielle talks about the disappearance of Patrick McDermott. A cameraman in Hollywood who had a long on-and-off relationship with Olivia Newton-John. He would frequently go on solo fishing trips, so it didn't seem unusual when he left one another trip. That is until he didn't attend a family party the following week and his loved ones grew concerned. What happened to Patrick McDermott? Was something nefarious afoot or did he plan an elaborate disappearance as a way to start ...

Episode 95. The Haunting of Leap Castle, Ireland and the Hollywood Ripper

November 23, 2023 17:59 - 1 hour - 56.1 MB

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃 In this week's episode, Sandra talks about the legendary Leap Castle located in Coolderry, County Offaly Ireland. Today Leap Castle is known as the most haunted castle in the world. The castle is believed to have been built sometime in the 1500s by the O'Bannon clan who were the secondary chieftains of the O'Carroll clan. It was then taken over by the Duncans and now is owned by The Ryans family. Although it was abandoned from 1922 to 1974, the Ryan's family is in the ...

Episode 94. The Mercer-Williams House and the Martha Washington School for Girls

November 09, 2023 16:59 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

After going to Savannah recently for a wedding Danielle was inspired to choose a crime based in Savannah. The Mercer-Williams house is well known for a murder that took place in 1981. Eccentric, antique collector, Jim Williams called the police after he shot his assistant and lover, Danny Hansford. They were known for their fiery and tumultuous relationship. Jim was eventually found not-guilty, but Savannah residents are still undecided on whether Jim is a cold-blooded killer or an eccentric...

Episode 93. McKamey Manor and Gypsy Rose & Dee Dee Blanchard

October 26, 2023 16:57 - 34 minutes - 32 MB

This week Sandra talks about the Mckamey Manor located in Summertown TN. Mckamey Manor has been around for a few years now and although it is known as a haunted house, the truth is it is nothing like today's standard haunted houses. Instead of a house filled with ghouls and ghosts, this house is filled with terror tailored to its visitors. The created Russ Mckamey started the attraction as a mom-and-pop type house in the mid 2000's has now turned into a place where the terror is real.  The...

Ep. 92 The Yoga Twins and The Two Princes

March 02, 2023 15:29 - 59 minutes - 55.5 MB

In this week's episode, Danielle talks about the infamous Yoga Twins. They were aspiring reality stares, known for being flashy co-owners of yoga studios. They were inseparable and even sported matching Porches. But, their relationship was co-dependent and toxic. They were also known for their explosive arguments which often turned into physical altercations. So when the twins drove off a cliff in Hawaii, was it intentional or an accident? Then, Sandra talks about the Two Princes in the Tow...

Episode 91. King Arthur's Morgan Le Fay and the Killing of Shanquella Robinson

February 23, 2023 15:30 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB

In this week's episode Sandra talks about the legend of Morgan Le Fay. Her name actually means Morgan the Fairy. She is most well known for being the half sister of King Arthur. She was considered a witch or a member of the fay. Today she is featured as a character and inspiration to many different characters found in comic books, movies and video games. Shanquella Robinson went away on a trip with friends to Cabo, Mexico. A day later she would be dead. E...

Episode 90. Oscar Pistorious and Reddit: Real Life Haunted Houses

February 16, 2023 15:03 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MB

Danielle and Sandra catch up on their limited knowledge of football and the fact that CVS does sell flowers for those who wait until the last minute on Valentine's Day. Then Danielle discusses Oscar Pistorious, an Olympian who fell from grace after shooting his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp to death. Initially, he claimed to have defended himself against a potential burglar, but this was proven false when more and more details emerged on what happened that night. In this week's episode Sandra...

Episode 89. The History of Voodoo Dolls and Andrew Cunanan: The Gianni Versace Killer

February 09, 2023 16:10 - 35 minutes - 33 MB

In this week, episode, Sandra talks about Voodoo Dolls. Today Voodoo Dolls are known for evil purposes, such as bringing people harm. However, Voodoo Dolls are actually not used for evil purposes and are used to heal and connect the user to deceased loved ones, the pins are used to help direct energy to specific parts of the body. Then, Danielle covers the Gianni Versace killer, Andrew Cunanan. Featured in season two of American Crime Story, Andrew Cunanan was an overly ambitious young man ...

Episode 88. The Man Behind Catch Me if You Can and The Green Children of Woolpit

February 02, 2023 15:57 - 34 minutes - 32.3 MB

In this episode, Sandra makes scones and dreams of Ireland while Danielle reveals that she has the same fridge as Lorelai in the earlier seasons of Gilmore Girls. Then Danielle talks about Frank Abagnale Jr., the inspiration behind Catch Me if You Can, the 2002 film starring Leonard Di Caprio. Frank excelled at scams, fraud, and forgery. He preteneded to be a pilot, then a doctor, and eventually turning to cashing fake checks. Until one day he caught the attention of the FBI who offered him ...

Episode 87. Haley Zega and the Disappearance of Jean Spangler

January 26, 2023 16:05 - 32 minutes - 30.4 MB

In this week's episode Sandra talks about the case of Haley Zega. On April 29th at the age of six, Haley Zega was on a hike with her grandparents in the Ozark National Forest. The trail surrounds the Buffalo National River. What started out as a normal hike turned into a nightmare for her entire family. She was found two days later on May 1st. Sandra tells the story of what Haley experienced during those fifty-two hours that Haley was missing. Later, Danielle covers the disappearance of Jea...

Episode 86. Christina Grimmie and Ogres

January 12, 2023 16:51 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MB

Happy New Year everyone! Danielle is now 31 and Sandra finds party planning to be stressful. Danielle's first topic of 2023 is the murder of singer, Christina Grimmie. She was shot on June 10, 2016, after performing at The Plaza Live in Orlando, Florida. Christina was known for her strong vocals and support for her loyal fans. She started on YouTube and continued to increase in popularity. She joined as a contestant on the sixth season of The Voice. Christina was destined for stardom and one...

Episode 85. The Muffin Man and the Disappearance of the Sodder Children

December 29, 2022 17:41 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MB

In this week's episode Sandra talks about the Muffin Man. Although everyone may know the nursery rhyme" Do you Know the Muffin Man?" Not many may know that the nursery rhyme's origins are very disturbing. The story goes that the Muffin Man may have been a man by the name of Federic Thomas Lynwood who supposedly would lure children to their death. The nursery rhyme was then created to warn other children about this particular man. Later, Danielle covers the disappearance of the Sodder childr...

Ep. 84 The Boy in the Box and Ashland Stone Public House

December 15, 2022 17:17 - 29 minutes - 27 MB

This week, Danielle covers a famous case that finally produced an update after decades of being steeped in mystery. The identity of the Boy in the Box was revealed this month as Joseph Augustus Zarelli. This is currently an active investigation so stay posted! Then, Sandra talks about the Ashland Stone Public House located in Ashland MA. It was commenced on Stone's Public House in 1832 by John Stone. He built it next to the railroad to attract people, and it started as a hotel. Today it is ...

Ep. 83 Why Do Witches Ride Brooms and the Ruby Ridge Shoot Out

December 08, 2022 16:38 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB

In this week's episode, Sandra answers the question: Why do witches ride brooms? It turns out that the history of the witch's broom started back in 1453 when Guillaume Edelin who was a priest from Saint-Germain-en- Laye near Paris confessed to riding a broom. There are those that believe that the witch's broom is also connected to pagan fertility rituals, and because women would use brooms to signal to others that they were away from their homes. They would either place them in the fireplace...

Ep. 82 Tony Chop Chop Costa and Hag Stones

December 01, 2022 16:36 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MB

Inspired by Danielle's recent trip to Provincetown, Tony Chop Chop Costa was a local serial killer active in the 1960s and 70s. He was known for inviting girls to his magic garden where he grew marijuana. It was in the garden where Tony would butcher his victims. Thanks to Jose from the Clarendon House for this suggestion! In this week's episode Sandra talks about Hag Stones. These stones are typically found along dry riverbeds and beaches. They are also known as fairy stones and witch ston...

Episode 81. Spider Gates Cemetery: Leicester, MA and the Mysterious Death of Buffalo Jim Barrier

November 17, 2022 15:22 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MB

In this week's episode, Sandra talks about the Spider Gates Cemetery in Leicester MA. It is also known as the Friends Cemetery and a private Quaker cemetery, a secluded woodland area south of the Kettle Brook Reservoir. It is named Spider Gates Cemetery because of the low black wrought-iron gates that some believe look like spiders or spider webs, but are actually an art deco of sunny rays. There are several stories that circulate around this cemetery. One legend speaks of a hidden cave wher...

Episode 80. The Murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German and Mischief Night

November 10, 2022 15:44 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB

Danielle discusses the murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German. The two girls were last seen hiking near train tracks in Delphi, Indiana. Their bodies were discovered the next day near a creek. After five years a suspect has finally been arrested. Richard Allen, a CVS pharmacist and member of the Delphi community is thought to be connected to the murders. In this week's episode, Sandra talks about the History of Mischief Night. This night is most commonly celebrated on October 30th, ...

Episode 79. Salem Witch Trials Part Two and the Disappearance of Tara Calico

October 27, 2022 14:19 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MB

In this week's episode, Sandra talks about the end of the Salem Witch Trials. After a little over a year of living in fear, the Salem Witch Trials suddenly came to an end. The end result was that two hundred people were accused of being witches, and of those two hundred, twenty were executed. Then, Danielle discusses the disappearance of Tara Calico. On September 20, 1988, Tara disappeared near her home while on a bike ride in New Mexico. It has been decades since Tara was last seen and the...

Episode 78. The Vilisca Axe Murder and the Salem Witch Trails Part One

October 20, 2022 15:13 - 54 minutes - 50.7 MB

Happy spooky season! Danielle starts this episode by covering one of the most well-known unsolved mass murders in the United States; the Villisca Axe Murders. Eight people were brutally murdered in the early hours of June 10, 1912 in Villisca, Iowa. This case still leaves people perplexed by the number of unanswered questions. There is no known motive or idea of the possible killer(s). The house still exists today for people to visit if they desire.  In this week's episode Sandra talks abou...

Episode 77. The Witch of North Pepperell, MA and the Killer Clown, the Murder of Marleen Warren

October 13, 2022 14:48 - 51 minutes - 47.7 MB

In this week's episode, Sandra talks about the story of the Witch of North Pepperell MA. Legend has it that a woman named Mrs. Lovegood was convicted of being a witch. As punishment for being convicted and branded on the forehead, she set a curse upon the town. After she ran off into the woods and disappeared never to be seen again strange occurrences started to happen in the town. From random fires to people dying from mysterious circumstances. Soon after people left the city and never retu...

Episode 76. The Mysterious Death of Kurt Sova and the Grim Reaper

October 06, 2022 13:49 - 49 minutes - 45.9 MB

Welcome back to another episode! Danielle and Sandra start getting into the Halloween season in this episode. Firstly, Danielle discusses the mysterious death of 17-year-old, Kurt Sova. His body was found in a ravine 500 feet away from the Halloween party he attended a few nights earlier. But, the coroner determined Kurt had died between 24 to 36 hours before his body ended up in the ravine, but Kurt had already been missing for 5 days. Was his body placed in the ravine? What happened during...

Episode 75. Changelings and Eileen Franklin

September 29, 2022 15:03 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MB

In this week's episode, Sandra talks about the history of changelings. A changeling is believed to be a fairy that had been left in place of a real human, typically a child that other fairies have stolen. The legend of changelings can be found in Scottish and Irish folklore but has also been connected to African and German folklore. Changelings have been featured in modern media, such as an episode of Outlander. Then, Danielle discusses the idea of repressed memories specifically involving ...

Episode. 74 The Disappearance of Amy Lynn Bradley and Minotaurs

September 22, 2022 13:16 - 44 minutes - 41.3 MB

Cruises, family vacations, and human trafficking. This is the disappearance of Amy Lynn Bradley. After going on a cruise with her family from Puerto Rico to Curacao she disappeared while their ship was docked at their final destination. Amy was last seen talking to a man named Alister Douglas on the morning of March 24, 1998, a bass player for the ship's band. After Amy returned to the family cabin with her brother after a night of dancing she was never seen again. The only items missing fro...

Episode 73. The Legend of Margorie McCall 1705 and The Norway Black Metal Murders

September 15, 2022 14:03 - 48 minutes - 45.2 MB

In this week's episode, Sandra talks about the Legend of Margorie McCall which happened in Lurgan Ireland in 1705. Legend has it that Margorie McCall passed away due to a severe illness. When she was buried, she was buried with a precious wedding ring that no one could remove from her finger. Unfortunately, a short time after her death, grave robbers attempted to steal the ring. While attempting to steal the ring they decided to cut her finger off. Once the blood started to appeal on her fin...

Episode 72. The Cocaine Queen Part Two and Basilisk

September 08, 2022 14:22 - 49 minutes - 46.2 MB

In this episode, Danielle and Sandra discuss Mother of Dragons, swimming snakes, and Dave the Intern's voice is finally heard this week. Then Danielle dives into Part Two of Giselda Blanco, a cocaine queenpin. A greatly feared and powerful player in the Columbia drug trade. As her reputation and wealth grew so did her list of enemies. Eventually, a drug war began in Miami with Griselda being the main reason for the number of deaths. Hear about her rise and eventual downfall. Later, Sandra t...

Episode 71. Hairy Man of Vergas Trails Inbox and Part One of the Cocaine Queen

September 01, 2022 14:26 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB

The Hairy Man of Vergas Trails is a local legend in the small town of Ottertail County located in West Central Minnesota. The town of Ottertail County has a population of just over three hundred people. It is said that the Hairy Man of Vargas Trails is described as being just over eight feet tall, has long straggly hair, a very musty smell and is always described as barefoot. According to local legend it has been sighted since the 1960's. Some claim that it is just a local legend, others cla...

Episode 70. Ma Barker and The Momo Challenge Hoax

August 18, 2022 14:42 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MB

Kim Kardashian, donuts, and dresser organization. It's another classic OWTTA episode. This week Daniele discusses Ma Barker and her gang which consisted of her four sons and one of their acquaintances. Ma Barker was considered a criminal mastermind and was feared by FBI director, J. Edgar Hoover. Ma loved her adventurous life until one day she ended up in a four-hour shooting stand-off with authorities.  The Momo Challenge hoax took place during the years 2018 and 2019. Known as an internet...

Episode 69. Mothman and the Murder of Kitty Genovese

August 11, 2022 14:53 - 43 minutes - 40.6 MB

In this week's episode Sandra talks about the Mothman. The Mothman is known as West Virginia folklore. The Mothman was seen between November 15h 1966 and December 5th 1967 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. The Mothman was described as a large flying man with ten-foot wings and red eyes. Although many people have reported incidents of seeing the Mothman, most people believe it may have been an animal that was not native to West Virginia. Today you can attend the annual Mothman festival, which ...

Episode 68. The Mysterious Disappearance of Adam Emery and Grauman’s Chinese Theater in Hollywood, CA

August 04, 2022 14:30 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MB

Inspired by Danielle's recent trip to Rhode Island, she discusses Adam Emery. After faking his death in the 1990's, he is still a wanted man. He shocked all who knew him after killing a man who he thought damaged his car. Adam later discovered that it was a different person entirely who hit his car. The last known sighting of Adam was when he and his wife Elena stood together on the Newport Bridge. Their car was found abandoned with the engine still running. Elena's remains were discovered s...

Episode 67. The Ghost of Stow Lake and Carrie Nation

July 28, 2022 14:16 - 36 minutes - 34.2 MB

In this week's episode Sandra talks about the Ghost of Stow Lake. Located in The Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, CA, the ghost of Stow Lake is a local legend that has been around for over one hundred years. In one version of the tale a young girl in the Victorian era was in a row boat with her baby when the baby fell into the lake. She jumped in after the baby and unfortunately both drowned. In another version of the story a young girl was walking in the park with her baby, sat down and s...

Episode 66. Alice Crimmins and the Clown Motel in Tonopah, Nevada

July 21, 2022 16:56 - 1 hour - 70.6 MB

Hold on to your horses for this episode! Danielle and Sandra give their takes on hot-button topics. But, also have sprinkles of their usual light-hearted banter. Then, Danielle covers the salacious story of Alice Crimmins. She is considered the Casey Anthony of mid-century America. Her appearance and personal life were so heavily scrutinized by the public and investigators that this took away from efforts of finding her children's killer. Alice was eventually found guilty by an all-male jury...

Episode 65. Aokigahara Forest ( The Suicide Forest) and the Disappearance of Agatha Christie

July 14, 2022 14:34 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MB

In this week's episode, Sandra talks about Aokigahara Forest located on the northwestern flank of Mount Fuji on the island of Honshu in Japan. It is on 30 square kilometers (12 sq miles) of hardened lava that was laid down by the last major eruption of Mount Fuji that happened in 864 CE. Although thousands of tourists are visiting it today, unfortunately, it is most well known as the "Suicide Forest." Today Japan has tried to do a number of things to discourage people from dying by suicide b...

Episode 64. The Mysterious Death of Joan Robinson Hill and the Sunshine Skyway Bridge

July 07, 2022 12:32 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MB

This week Danielle discusses the mysterious death of socialite and avid horsewoman, Joan Robinson Hill. Joan was always known to be healthy and lively until her death drastically worsened over a short period of time. Her husband who also happened to be a doctor never showed any signs of concern which would later get seen as one way he acted oddly during this time. How did this newlywed with a young child who was known to be vivacious suddenly pass away at the age of 38? Later, In this week'...

Episode 63. Real Graveyard Stories from Reddit and The Hindenburg Disaster

June 30, 2022 14:21 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MB

Sandra starts off this week and talks about five different scary graveyard stories from the popular Reddit website. From having a spirit accidentally follow someone home, to finding a graveyard where two school teachers may have been buried together, these stories are both spooky and fascinating. Then, Danielle covers the Hindenburg Disaster. The Hindenburg was a Titianic-sized German airship from 1937 which was considered the pride of the Nazis. When mooring at Lakehurst, New Jersey the ai...

Episode 62 Joanna of Castile and Ropes Mansion

June 23, 2022 16:14 - 1 hour - 56.8 MB

Hello! We are back. Daniells goes in a different direction this week. She talks about Joanna of Castile also known as Juana la Loca, the nominal Queen of Castile and Aragon. She was embroiled in a power struggle brought on by her husband and father. After her husband died, her father retained full control and she was sent to a palace to live out the rest of her days. Throughout this power struggle, both her husband and father were quick to spread rumors about Joanna's unfit state to rule ove...

Ep. 61 Mermaids and Anneliese Michel

June 09, 2022 14:08 - 1 hour - 56.8 MB

In this week's episode Sandra talks about the legend of Mermaids. Mermaids or merfolk (mermen and mermaids) are defined as having the upper body of a human and the tail of a fish. It turns out Mermaids can be dated back to the sixth century and it is rumored that Christopher Columbus even saw mermaids on his voyage in the Caribbean. Today they can be found all over the world and are known in many cultures to be considered a bad omen. Thanks to popular culture most people know of mermaids bec...

Ep. 60 Somerton Man and Ancient Ram Inn

June 02, 2022 14:30 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MB

Welcome back! Danielle talks about the mysterious and still unknown identity of the Somerton Man. He was found deceased, propped up in front of a wall at Somerton Beach in Adelaide, Australia in 1948. There was no identification found on the body. A note was discovered sewn into his pants pocket which read, "Tamam Shud", Persian for it's finished. So many suspicious details were found that it made investigators believe his death was a homicide, likely a result of being poisoned. His body was...

Ep. 59 Rockafellas and William Bradford Bishop, Jr

May 26, 2022 14:07 - 1 hour - 57.6 MB

In this week's episode Sandra talks about one of the most haunted restaurants in Salem, MA. Rockafellas has had a long interesting history, from being the meetinghouse of the Salem First Church to a jewely store by the name of Daniel Low and Company. Today it is a local restaurant that holds events on the upper level and the restaurant is on the lower level. It is one of the most haunted restaurants because it is home to two ghosts. The Black Suited Minister and the Blue Lady. Find out how t...

Ep. 58 Melissa Tremblay and Planchettes

May 19, 2022 14:19 - 28 minutes - 26 MB

This week Danielle discusses a recently solved cold case. The murder of 11-year-old, Melissa Tremblay. Her body was found the day after she went missing in Lawrence, MA in 1988. A former corrections officer was arrested last month as the primary suspect. Shoutout to Sandra for being on top of all the cold cases which are now being closed.  Then, Sandra talks about planchettes. It turns out that Planchettes first became popular in the Victorian era. Over time they slowly became obsolete due ...

Ep. 57 National Paranormal Day and Conman Thierry Tilly

May 12, 2022 22:47 - 42 minutes - 39 MB

In this week's episode, Sandra talks about National Paranormal Day. Every day on May 3rd  everyone can celebrate and encourage discussion of paranormal activity and investigation. This day started back in 2013, and is slowly becoming more well known. Then, Danielle discusses a recent con that took place in France. Thierry Tilly targeted an affluent family, the Vedrines. He managed to isolate them from the public and brainwashed the family into thinking they were in danger. In order for Theirr...

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