Sinisterhood
156 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2.9K ratingsDallas based comedians and friends, Christie Wallace and Heather McKinney, focus on a different true crime, cult, or creepy topic each week "and chat all things sinister in this funny and well-researched podcast." (Marie Claire, 2020)
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Episode 102: Brittany Murphy: Part 1
June 24, 2020 05:00 - 1 hourShe began her career as one of Hollywood’s brightest young stars in blockbuster roles. But suddenly, out of almost nowhere, she died. What led this once-promising and charismatic actress to her ultimate demise? Was it drugs, health problems, or something more sinister at play? Support Sinisterhood
Mothman (Re-release)
June 17, 2020 05:00 - 1 hourGlowing red eyes, an enormous wingspan, and a feeling of fear and dread. The residents of this sleepy West Virginia town knew something was afoot. Was it a visitor from another planet, an undiscovered species, or was something even more sinister to blame? Support Sinisterhood
Episode 101: The Order of the Solar Temple
June 10, 2020 05:00 - 1 hourWhile cults sometimes prey on the vulnerable, this exclusive and esoteric group attracted the wealthy and successful. Was this in order to build an elite new colony of people in another dimension, or was their money used to fuel the lavish lifestyle of their leaders? When it all came crumbling down, the results were deadly. Support Sinisterhood
Feed Drop: The Why You...? Podcast
June 03, 2020 05:00 - 48 minutesHey guys. Christie and Heather here. As you may have noticed from the title of this week's episode, we're doing something different. After talking about it, we decided that given the renewed focus on racial justice, criminal justice reform, and the violent actions of the government against protestors and the black community, we wanted to step back from the mic and instead amplify the voices of black creators and create space to share their show with you. The Why You...? Podcast is a brand ne...
Episode 100: Bohemian Grove
May 27, 2020 05:30 - 1 hourOnce a year, America’s wealthiest and most influential men descend on a collection of cabins in the lush forests of Northern California. They claim the retreat is a break from business, meant to recharge and relax their minds. But some people believe the true plans are something more sinister. Are these titans of politics and industry meeting to perform satanic rituals in an attempt to take over the world? Or is that even necessary since they already run it? Support Sinisterhood
Episode 99: The Jenny Jones Show Murder: Part 2
May 20, 2020 05:00 - 1 hourA man’s life was taken at the hands of an enraged murderer. But once the first verdict was thrown out on a technicality, the killer got another shot to present his case to a jury. The victim’s family then decided to take on the production company and very show that they believed had a hand in their son’s death. The outcome would have an impact on television and the legal system that would last for decades. fffpartner Support Sinisterhood
Episode 98: The Jenny Jones Show Murder: Part 1
May 13, 2020 05:15 - 1 hourTalk shows in the 1990s focused mostly on the outrageous - family drama, out of control teens, secrets, and surprises. But one secret set off a chain of events that tragically took a life. That crime started a national conversation that left the country searching for where to place blame. Was it the talk shows' fault or was the one to blame the man who pulled the trigger? Support Sinisterhood
Episode 97: Unexplained Aerial Phenomena
May 06, 2020 05:15 - 1 hourFor centuries, humankind has seen objects in the sky. For every report they’ve made, those who have claimed to see unidentified flying objects have been mocked and brushed off by skeptics. But with the advent of modern technology, those sightings have now been recorded, and some have been released to the public. Were the US’s most elite pilots witness to a visitor from another planet? Or was this merely an encounter with a highly advanced Earth-based foe? Support Sinisterhood
Episode 96: The Dybbuk
April 29, 2020 06:15 - 1 hourTales of possession have endured since ancient times, warning the faithful of what may happen if they turn toward sin. But while most possessed souls are inhabited by a demon, this phenomenon of Judaism shows just what happens when one restless spirit takes up residence in another. Support Sinisterhood
Episode 95: The Oak Island Treasure
April 22, 2020 05:00 - 1 hourFor centuries, treasure hunters have dug deep into the depths of this small island searching for the supposed treasure that lies beneath the earth. Hopeful searchers have sunk millions of dollars into the quest, with each hunt bringing back only fragments of the booty the legend promises. Is there a treasure chest waiting for them at the end of the hunt, filled with riches beyond their wildest dreams? Or will the search turn up nothing more than fool's gold? Support Sinisterhood
Episode 94: Lorena Bobbitt: Part 2
April 08, 2020 05:15 - 1 hourAfter the media got ahold of the initial details of the case, the circus began. But the truth would come out via the testimony of dozens of witnesses at trial. One woman was both a defendant and a victim, and the trial focused on the reign of terror she had endured. But the verdict wasn't the end of her story. Support Sinisterhood
Episode 93: Lorena Bobbitt: Part 1
April 01, 2020 05:00 - 1 hourWhat began as a young woman’s American dream come true ended in a nightmare that would become internationally known in headlines, on the covers of tabloids, and broadcast on every major news network. But the true story behind the punchline was even more horrifying than the media ever explained. Support Sinisterhood
Episode 92: The Ghosts of the Baker Hotel
March 26, 2020 05:00 - 1 hourIn the late 1800s, the waters that ran beneath the small town of Mineral Wells, TX attracted visitors seeking a cure for their many ailments. Those seeking the water's healing powers needed a place to stay, and The Baker Hotel provided a luxury oasis. But the energy the visitors and the water left behind has left this now-abandoned structure crawling with spirits. Support Sinisterhood
Episode 91: Bloody Mary
March 25, 2020 05:00 - 37 minutesA face in the darkness. A haunting figure in the bathroom mirror. Is she a woman from the past, hellbent on revenge or just a figment of your imagination? Say her name three times and test the theory for yourself. Support Sinisterhood
Episode 90: The Legend of the Banshee
March 18, 2020 05:00 - 1 hourShe has a scream that makes the blood of Irish families run cold, but she’s not just any regular ghost out to haunt and fright. Her howl comes with a warning, of the inevitable fate that awaits those who may hear it. Is this a simple bit of folklore, or should we heed the warnings of her cry as a centuries-old harbinger of death? Support Sinisterhood
Episode 89: The Silent Twins
March 11, 2020 05:00 - 1 hourTwo perfect twin daughters, born to excited and happy parents. But as they grew, their behavior was cause for concern. What started as shy silence and a fun secret language between sisters, embroiled the pair in a tumultuous relationship that made them the subject of curious journalists and the target of criminal charges. Support Sinisterhood
Episode 88: The Montauk Project
March 04, 2020 06:00 - 1 hourFor decades, true believers have insisted that the government knows more than it lets on about aliens, time travel and mind control. Proof may lie deep under the lush green grass of this Long Island location, where the government conducted experiments that tore through the fabric of space-time and inspired the plot of the hit Netflix show Stranger Things. Support Sinisterhood
Episode 87: Aaron Hernandez: Part 4
February 26, 2020 06:00 - 1 hourAfter a superstar defense secured an acquittal and his prior conviction sat awaiting appeal, things seemed to be looking up for the fallen Patriots star. But less than a week after the jury returned the good news, a prison guard would make a devastating discovery. What could have caused Aaron Hernandez's irreversible decision - was it drugs, depression, long term brain damage? And did his death mean he had finally cleared his name? Support Sinisterhood
Episode 86: Aaron Hernandez: Part 3
February 19, 2020 06:00 - 1 hourOn the run from one man he tried to kill, a star football player turns to the most powerful person he knows for help - the head coach of the New England Patriots. But after his team turns its back on him, he is first arrested for one crime, then charged with two more. Evidence piles up, multiple trials ensue, and a botched investigation leaves room for questions. Support Sinisterhood
Episode 85: Aaron Hernandez: Part 2
February 12, 2020 06:00 - 1 hourA troubled boyhood. Teen years fueled by drugs and booze. A promising professional football career in danger of being derailed by addiction. And just when it seemed like Aaron Hernandez's dreams were coming true, he is linked to unimaginable acts of violence. Support Sinisterhood
Episode 84: Aaron Hernandez: Part 1
February 05, 2020 06:00 - 1 hourA superstar football player. A beloved son and brother. A violent end. In part one of our three-part series, we discuss Aaron Hernandez's abusive childhood, struggles with his sexual identity, and other forces that could have derailed the promising career of an unstoppable professional athlete, eventually turning him to a life of crime. Support Sinisterhood
Episode 83: Pazuzu Algarad and the Meat Warlock
January 29, 2020 06:00 - 57 minutesA small North Carolina town was already on edge from a series of gruesome murders when the unthinkable happened - they were visited by a cloaked and mysterious figure tossing out raw meat at a nearby playground. Was it a visit from another self-proclaimed satanist with violent intentions or something more whimsical? Support Sinisterhood
Episode 82: The Betz Mystery Sphere
January 22, 2020 06:00 - 1 hourA family moves to an idyllic area of coastal Florida seeking a peaceful life. On a walk, their lives are turned upside down by a seemingly innocent discovery in a patch of grass. Were they the recipients of an object from outer space or did this family misconstrue their treasure as more than what it truly was? Support Sinisterhood
Episode 81: Ethan Couch: Affluenza Teen
January 15, 2020 07:30 - 2 hoursLuxury cars, large homes, extravagant vacations. Money can buy you a lot of things but can it make you sick? One psychologist has suggested that money doesn’t buy happiness, but instead buys a lack of culpability. In this infuriating case was this a legitimate defense or just another example of the favorable treatment of the rich in our justice system? Support Sinisterhood
Episode 80: The Mandela Effect
January 08, 2020 06:00 - 1 hourSome things we swear we remember exactly. A movie quote. The name of a book. The death of a celebrity. But then we find out - we were wrong. Is this revelation the correction of some false memory, the result of glitches in our brains, or are we flip-flopping between dimensions and alternate realities? *This episode contains spoilers for the movie The Mandela Effect Go to fabfitfun.com and enter CREEPY for $10 off your first box! fabfitfunpartner Support Sinisterhood
Episode 83: Y2K
January 01, 2020 05:15 - 1 hour - 55.1 MB20 years ago on New Year's Eve, the world held its breath as the clock ticked down towards midnight. Planes falling from the sky. Bank accounts drain to zero. Traffic lights gone dark. The turning of the century called for chaos and confusion. But what happened was more akin to an average, everyday glitch. Was this really the tale of the government who cried wolf or was the United States closer to the brink that we all thought?
Episode 79: Y2K
January 01, 2020 05:15 - 1 hour20 years ago on New Year's Eve, the world held its breath as the clock ticked down towards midnight. Planes falling from the sky. Bank accounts drain to zero. Traffic lights gone dark. The turning of the century called for chaos and confusion. But what happened was more akin to an average, everyday glitch. Was this really the tale of the government who cried wolf or was the United States closer to the brink that we all thought? Support Sinisterhood
Krampus (Re-release)
December 25, 2019 06:00 - 54 minutesThis week we are bringing you a holiday classic from the archives - Krampus! Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and be good or Krampus will get you! Support Sinisterhood
Episode 80: Krampus (Re-release)
December 25, 2019 06:00 - 52 minutes - 32.6 MBThis week we are bringing you a holiday classic from the archives - Krampus! Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and be good or Krampus will get you!
Episode 79: Killer Clowns (Re-release)
December 18, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBThis week, we are bringing you an archival episode about Killer Clowns. We originally decided to record this topic to give ourselves a break after our three-part series on Ted Bundy. The episode is more funny than scary, and includes a clown fight in the woods that still cracks us up! Happy Holidays!
Killer Clowns (Re-release)
December 18, 2019 06:00 - 1 hourThis week, we are bringing you an archival episode about Killer Clowns. We originally decided to record this topic to give ourselves a break after our three-part series on Ted Bundy. The episode is more funny than scary, and includes a clown fight in the woods that still cracks us up! Happy Holidays! Support Sinisterhood
Episode 78: Samuel Little
December 10, 2019 06:00 - 59 minutesHis victims were often marginalized, their cries for help ignored by the justice system. This man, now considered by the FBI to be the most prolific serial killer in U.S. history, exploited vulnerable members of society to allow his crime spree to last for over 35 years and span states across the nation. It took multiple law enforcement agencies to bring him to justice, and with recent FBI interviews, the magnitude of this monster is finally being discovered. Go to fabfitfun.com and enter CRE...
Episode 77: The Ghosts Of The Adolphus Hotel
November 26, 2019 06:00 - 1 hourThe pinnacle of upscale debauchery throughout the roaring twenties, this gilded masterpiece of elegance and architecture has within it a storied past of tragedies and legends. Is it all just part of running a busy hotel or does this Dallas landmark have something sinister lurking beneath its luxury? Support Sinisterhood
Episode 76: Rodney Reed: Part 2
November 19, 2019 06:00 - 1 hourA black defendant in a small town is convicted by an all-white jury and sentenced to death. But years of new evidence lead his family and new defense team to plead with the court that the wrong man was on death row. After witnesses come forward and fresh eyes weigh in on the case, a Texas court issues an eleventh-hour reprieve, preventing the wrong man from being executed for a crime he did not commit. Support Sinisterhood
Episode 75: Rodney Reed: Part 1
November 12, 2019 06:00 - 1 hourA small Texas town. Two people in a clandestine affair. When tragedy struck and evidence surfaced, the entire community turned on one man. But dogged investigation and new evidence indicate that perhaps another suspect could be to blame while the wrong person sits on death row. Support Sinisterhood
Episode 74: QAnon
November 06, 2019 05:45 - 1 hourThe internet is home to a wide range of tales, fringe groups, and conspiracy theories. But one theory has become the centralized narrative to unite them all. It starts in Washington D.C. and extends from Hollywood, around the globe, and even into space. Has a message board managed to get a straight line to the white house or is this just another case of the internet gone wild? Go to fabfitfun.com and enter CREEPY for $10 off your first box! fabfitfunpartner Support Sinisterhood
Episode 73: Extreme Haunted Houses
October 30, 2019 04:45 - 1 hourHaunted houses, roller coasters, scary movies - these are all fun ways to get your adrenaline pumping and a nice healthy dose of fear. But for some, this just doesn't cut it. These thrill-seeking adrenaline junkies seek to experience a type of terror that can only be achieved by being beaten, buried alive, waterboarded, and psychologically tormented. Fortunately for them, many extreme haunted houses will happily make all their nightmares come true. Support Sinisterhood
Episode 72: The Bell Witch (Live at Dallas Comedy House)
October 23, 2019 04:45 - 55 minutesYou’re yanked from your bed in the middle of the night. Your covers are thrown back, and someone slaps you in the face. You hear whispers in your ear that you should rethink your life choices. Then, someone punches your dad. Is this the worst houseguest ever or is something much more sinister at work? Support Sinisterhood
Episode 71: Amber Guyger - The Murder of Botham Jean: Part 2
October 16, 2019 04:45 - 1 hourAfter a full week’s worth of testimony and evidence, the justice for Botham Jean, an innocent victim, all comes down to 12 people. But the story doesn’t stop at the end of the trial. Amber Guyger's verdict and sentencing made an incredible impact on the community, the victims' family, the judge, and one key witness, who just ten days after testifying was tragically shot dead. Support Sinisterhood
Episode 71: Amber Guyger: Part 2
October 16, 2019 04:45 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBAfter a full week’s worth of testimony and evidence, the justice for Botham Jean, an innocent victim, all comes down to 12 people. But the story doesn’t stop at the end of the trial. Amber Guyger's verdict and sentencing made an incredible impact on the community, the victims' family, the judge, and one key witness, who just ten days after testifying was tragically shot dead.
Episode 70: Amber Guyger: Part 1
October 09, 2019 04:45 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBA quiet September night. A twenty-something accountant sits on his couch, watching TV. Suddenly his front door is opened and shots ring out, with varied accounts of the confusion that ensued. Police swarm the scene, but one cop had been there the whole time. In the end, a tragic case of deadly inattention and an innocent life lost as a result. Go to fabfitfun.com and enter CREEPY for $10 off your first box! fabfitfunpartner
Episode 70: Amber Guyger - The Murder of Botham Jean: Part 1
October 09, 2019 04:45 - 1 hourA quiet September night. A twenty-something accountant sits on his couch, watching TV. Suddenly his front door is opened and shots ring out, with varied accounts of the confusion that ensued. Police swarm the scene, but one cop had been there the whole time. In the end, a tragic case of deadly inattention and an innocent life lost as a result. Go to fabfitfun.com and enter CREEPY for $10 off your first box! fabfitfunpartner Support Sinisterhood
Episode 69: D. B. Cooper
October 02, 2019 04:45 - 1 hourThe late 1960s were a golden age of air travel - spacious legroom, glamorous flight attendants, delicious meals on every flight... and a rash of violent hijackings. Some were politically motivated, while others were fueled by greed. The most famous and mysterious hijacker of all took control of a 727 with nothing more than a black briefcase, a handwritten note, and a pair of sunglasses. He got his money, and his parachutes, then disappeared into the night, never to be heard from again. Did he...
Episode 68: The Jersey Devil
September 25, 2019 04:45 - 1 hourWhen screams and shrieks tear through the pine forest of southern New Jersey, locals know what comes next. Hoof tracks. Flapping wings. And the hideous head of a goat. This demonic presence has stalked the lush green southern coast of the Garden State for centuries. Can it be explained by science, blamed on 18th-century ignorance, or is there something more sinister to blame? Support Sinisterhood
Episode 67: Forrest Fenn's Hidden Treasure
September 18, 2019 04:45 - 1 hourThere are many ways to get rich - be born into money, win the lottery, work hard, or solve a series of clues written into a poem by an eccentric, modern-day Indiana Jones. Thousands of people have undertaken the search, but still, the treasure remains hidden. Are the clues as easy to solve as the writer would have you believe? With at least two people coming within 200 feet of the orante Romanesque chest filled with ancient artifacts, jewels, and gold, there is hope that a thrill-seeking trea...
Episode 66: Jeffrey Epstein
September 11, 2019 04:45 - 1 hourAn enormous mansion in New York. Another in Miami. Jets, employees, charities. His own private island. This mysterious billionaire had it all and thought he was above the law - until brave victims and a bombshell news story blew the lid off the whole thing. Even with an arrest and an indictment, will his victims ever truly find justice? Support Sinisterhood
Episode 65: Interview with Billy Jensen
September 04, 2019 04:45 - 58 minutesThis week we bring you our interview with Billy Jensen, acclaimed New York Times bestselling author of "Chase Darkness with Me" and co-host of the popular podcast, Murder Squad with Jensen and Holes. Billy has spent his entire career fighting on behalf of victims, telling their stories, and using his unique skills and talents to help bring their assailants to justice. Support Sinisterhood
Episode 64: Terry Rasmussen: The Chameleon Killer
August 28, 2019 04:45 - 1 hourA man with no identity, he gave different names and stories to everyone he met. Popping in and out of cities, never leaving a trace. Until one day, he left the biggest clue of all - an abandoned little girl, left at a trailer park. Years later police would learn his crimes spanned the country and decades, and a team of strangers made up of law enforcement and everyday people would finally get some closure on one of the biggest cold cases of their careers. Support Sinisterhood
Episode 63: Anna Delvey Sorokin
August 21, 2019 04:45 - 1 hourSome people work their whole lives to achieve wealth and success. But for one woman all it took was a European accent and multiple promises of future wire transfers. Suddenly she found herself at the hottest hotels and at lavish dinners with celebrities. But it all came crashing down once the bills were due. Criminal charges, jury deliberations, and fabulous courtroom ensembles are just a few of the things that make up this wealthy web of lies. Support Sinisterhood
Episode 62: The Canada Road Trip Murders
August 14, 2019 04:45 - 1 hourA young jet setting couple sets out on the trip of a lifetime. Two world travelers ready to face adventure. But what they faced was something much more sinister. A nation was on edge as two violent killers evaded capture....until now. Support Sinisterhood