Wicked Curious Radio With Roxie Zwicker
77 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsJoin Mystery Maven Roxie Zwicker for a unique radio show that features New England folklore, history, mystery and ghost stories. Roxie has been entertaining the locals, visitors from away and curious souls since with her unique stories since 1994. New England Curiosities, Roxie's company has been offering tours and special haunted events since 2002. Featured in the Boston Herald and the New York Times. TV appearances include New Hampshire Chronicle, The History Channel and the Travel Channel! Discover ghost stories, hidden history, off the beaten path road trips, curious roadside Americana and so much more. Roxie is also the author of 8 books on folklore. Don't blame us if you can't sleep after the show.
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Episodes
Wicked Curious Radio - Poison Plants and Honoring the Dead
August 29, 2019 16:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBOn this week's episode join Roxie and Lou to discover the spiritual side of poison plants as they uncover strange folklore associated with the flora that grows in the deep places in the forest to along the roadsides on mountain paths. Also, Roxie helps a listener to discover some of the ways to honor the anniversary of the death of a loved on. This episode will grow on you! Support the show
Wicked Curious Radio - The Mysterious Cookbook of Ghost Stories, Peanut Brittle and a Beheading
August 20, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBIn this week's episode Roxie and Lou discuss a strange find from a barn in New Hampshire that reveals handwritten ghost stories and folklore from southern Maine. Who would suspect that next to a recipe for peanut brittle would be the story of a beheading? Discover many of the gory stories inside this book alongside other delicious details in this very unique episode of Wicked Curious. Support the show
Wicked Curious Radio - Curious People We've Met and Their Unusual Stories
August 16, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBRoxie, Lou and Ken discuss many of the curious people they have met on the ghost tours and the unusual adventures those conversations have led to. From Haunted asylums to spirited places to stay, some tour guests have amazing things to share. Also, discover the fascinating history of the rare Marwari war horse, which had a big, spiritual impact on Roxie and Ken. Support the show
Wicked Curious Radio - Geeks, Ghosts and Killers
August 07, 2019 19:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBOn this week's episode Roxie and Lou let their geeky history side out and end on a killer note. Explore ghostly tales from New England, and how the spirit of one ghost changed the stories on one tour and why Lou decided to look up this devastating historical disaster. Support the show
Wicked Curious Radio - Spoon Bending & Ghosts on the Coast of Maine
July 30, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBOn this week's episode, Roxie discovers the magic of spoon bending and the implications for energy work based on the theories as to how it works. Then take a trip with Lou and Roxie along the southern Maine coast for ghost stories for area lighthouses. The legacy of light keepers and care tenders of the rockbound shore still echoes in many of these scenic places. Support the show
Wicked Curious Radio - Resurrection Men, Empty Graves and the Body Snatchers Riot of 1788
July 23, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBOn this week's episode of Wicked Curious Radio things get a bit grisly! Roxie brings in a strange 19th century artifact with a curious history and even stranger connection to the show. Find out in which well respected historic institution in Boston body parts were walled up over 150 years ago and forgotten only to be revealed 20 years ago. In 1788 New York saw one of the most unusual riots to take place in the country, the scene was beyond bone chilling! 5000 people showed up and overtur...
Wicked Curious Radio - Ghosts of Port Townsend, Washington With Grymm Dupp
July 11, 2019 21:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBOn this week's show the team is joined by Grymm Dupp, proprietor, historian and storyteller from Twisted History Tours in Port Townsend, Washington. According to Grymm this Victorian seaside city was founded on dreams and built on nightmares, and he shares ghost stories and personal experiences of what happens when the past and present meet at the crossroads of fate. Tune in for a haunted history lesson of the strange and macabre from the west coast. Support the show
Wicked Curious Radio - Weather Curses and Calamities / Buying the Conjuring Haunted House
July 10, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBIn this week's episode of Wicked Curious, the team discusses how early New Englanders would attribute weather calamities to curses. Also, discover which communities had residents with a supernatural connection to the weather. Plus, would you buy and live in a haunted house? The house from the film the Conjuring was just sold and is about to be open to tourists. Explore the mysteries and challenges of owning a famous haunted house. Support the show
Wicked Curious Radio - Boston Haunts and 4th of July Catastrophes
July 10, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBThis week's show features curiosities and mysteries from the Boston Public Library and the Cocoanut Grove Fire location. The team also shares historic accounts and dramatic calamities from New England's 4th of July celebrations. Plus, learn the bizarre (and often times dangerous) celebratory rituals from Portsmouth, New Hampshire's that were far more than the typical "Huzzahs" and firework displays. Support the show
Wicked Curious Radio - Seaside Shadows and Haunts of Mystic, Connecticut
June 26, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBOn this edition Roxie is joined by Courtney McInvale Reardon of Seaside Shadows Ghost Tours from Mystic, CT. Courtney is the author of Haunted Mystic and Revolutionary War Ghosts of Connecticut. In addition to founding Seaside Shadows Ghost Tours, Courtney shares tales of her personal haunted past, and her ability to see and communicate with spirit. Discover the ghost stories from the coast of Connecticut and how she puts her sensitivities, investigative skills, love of history, and writi...
Wicked Curious Radio - American Ghost Adventures, Orlando FL- With Ting Rasperson
June 26, 2019 19:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBOn this week's episode the team is joined by Ting Rasperson of American Ghost Adventures in Orlando, Florida. Ting is not only the founder of the ghost tour company, but she has an uncanny connection to the world of the paranormal. For as long as she can remember, the paranormal world has been a part of her life. As tour guide, and also as a full time Firefighter/ EMT, she sees people at the happiest time of their lives (vacationing) and at the worst times of their lives (911 emergencies)...
Wicked Curious Radio - Chattanooga Ghost Tours - with Amy Petulla
June 25, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBOn this episode of Wicked Curious Radio the team is joined by Amy Petulla of Chattanooga Ghost Tours. Chattanooga is the home of one of the most famous railways in American history, the site of a historically vital trade route along the Tennessee River and the gateway to the Deep South. Chattanooga has a haunted past- a past that still lives through the spirits that want the city. Whether it is the ghost of the Delta Queen still lingering from the days of the river trade, the porter who for...
Wicked Curious Radio - Cincinnatti Ghost Tours - discovering the sinister past with Roy Heizer
June 25, 2019 20:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MBOn this week's Wicked Curious Radio Roxie and the team are joined by Roy Heizer who brings the ghosts and spirited past of Cincinnati, Ohio back to life on Cincinnatti Ghost Tours. Roy is the author of several books on the paranormal, as well as an actor, and professional tour guide with over 10 years of experience. Roy shares tales of murder, mayhem, and the supernatural from Cincinnati's sinister side. Support the show
Wicked Curious Radio - Mysteries Under Your Feet
June 19, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBOn this week's episode are mysteries under your feet, strange things that are hidden in plain sight. From tunnels to shipwrecks the strange and unknown beneath the surface in New England. From artifacts to people buried underneath layers of history. Dig in with Roxie, Ken and Lou and awaken those things that are lying dormant: which just happen to be Wicked Curious. Support the show
Wicked Curious Radio - Curious and Haunted New England Museums
May 23, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 29.7 MBOn this week’s episode the team talks about their favorite New England museums that are a little off the beaten path. Some have tales of ghosts, unusual rooms or strange artifacts. Discover a museum for every curiosity from each New England state. Support the show
Wicked Curious Radio - The Infamous Cocoanut Grove Fire, Legends and Lore, Everyday Divination and More
May 07, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBOn this week’s episode the team talks about the legacy and alleged hauntings associated with the Cocoanut Grove fire in Boston. There is also an Emmy award update. Plus discover the magic of junk drawer divination and May Day legends and customs. Support the show
Wicked Curious Radio - Strange and Unusual: Haunted Dolls, Ouija Boards and Scary Rooms
May 07, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 28.4 MBOn this week's episode, the crew explores some strange and unusual subject matter. Where is the largest Ouija board in the world? What happened when the spirits were summoned and does it still exist today? Also, explore it's mysterious connection to the world's largest Tarot card. Is there a room in a notorious inn that is haunted by demons, ghosts or something else? Plus, Roxie explores a recent news story that foreshadows the upcoming haunted doll craze? Why and how can a doll be "al...
Wicked Curious Radio - Gravestone Girls - Putting the Rave Back In To Grave
April 27, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 27.9 MBOn this episode Roxie and the team are joined by Petunia Jade of the Gravestone Girls, as they discover the intrigue of New England's amazing gravestones. Find out who the Gravestone Girls are and their artistic ways of sharing gravestone art and history. They also discuss some of the most unique ways to experience a cemetery's history and how to keep them "alive." Also, they cover an amazing visit to the Hollywood Forever cemetery in Los Angeles, California. Support the show
Wicked Curious Radio - Unearthing New England Cemetery Stories and Customs
April 27, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 28.2 MBOn this week's episode the team discusses some of their favorite New England cemeteries and why they should be explored. They also discuss burial practices, history and customs. Plus, explore how one very ancient cemetery in England was recently discovered during water line construction and all the mysteries that have been unearthed. Support the show
Wicked Curious Radio - Ghosts of Portland Maine and special guest Lobster Boat Captain John Nicolai
April 09, 2019 04:00 - 50 minutes - 23.4 MBJoin Roxie and the crew as they explore the legends and lore of Portland, Maine including ghost stories and folklore from the Casco Bay Islands. They are also joined by Captain John Nicolai who is one of Maine's most knowledgeable lobster experts. Captain John’s enthusiasm, sense of humor, and knowledge of Maine coastal lore is presented in an entertaining way on this episode. Captain John has run his educational tours in the Downeast region of Maine since 1998, and hosted more than 100,00...
Wicked Curious Radio - Ghosts of Fort Ticonderoga, Curiosities of Burlington Vermont and Haunted Towns With Matt Boire
April 09, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 28 MBJoin Roxie and the Wicked Curious team and discover that New York State is not just a place to play – it’s a place that can play to your fears and make you believe in ghosts. Special guest, Matt Boire from the Greater Adirondack Ghost and Tour Company is back with new ghost stories from New York along with some hidden history from Burlington, Vermont. This episode covers two sleepy, historic towns in New York that beckon visitors to seek out the spirits in the shadows. Also, Matt shares a...
Wicked Curious Radio - Anniversary Show - Favorite New England Ghost Stories, Mysterious Road Trips & More
April 02, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 28 MBJoin Roxie, Lou and Ken for the first anniversary of Wicked Curious. In this show look back at the best of the previous year - the haunted tales, road trips, misplaced gravestones, spooky houses and lost back roads. Also, the team shares the folklore and history behind April Fool's day, some of the best pranks and the "hilarious" customs behind the day. Plus, if you've ever been intrigued by astrology you might want to try a new way of looking at the charts with unique way to find out wha...
Wicked Curious Radio - Eureka Springs, Arkansas - Haunted Hotels, Murderous Doctors and Much More
March 26, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 29.7 MBJoin Roxie Zwicker for an in depth chat with Conn Hutzell, a paranormal investigator, historian and guide to Eureka Springs, which is located in Northwest Arkansas. This town is rumored to be one of the most haunted towns in America because of the legendary Crescent Hotel, underground tunnel system and fascinating characters that have visited (and perhaps never left). Discover the terrifying story of Norman Baker, this charlatan left many shadows behind from his evil doings. Support th...
Wicked Curious Radio - Spirits of Atlantic City and the return from the National Haunters Convention
March 26, 2019 04:00 - 54 minutes - 25.1 MBWicked Curious returns from the National Haunters Convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey with Roxie J. Zwicker. What were some of the mysteries uncovered in Atlantic City by New England Curiosities? Are the back hallways of the casinos scarier than the displays at the horror convention? What happened in New Jersey in the 1980s that proved to be more terrifying than Roxie could imagine? Was it fate that led the trip to a bizarre site where relics of a spooky past still wash up on shore? Don'...
Wicked Curious Radio - Ghosts of Salem, Massachusetts and More
March 19, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBRoxie will be joined by Sam Baltrusis, fellow author, historian and ghost tour guide, to discuss his upcoming book Wicked Salem and Massachusetts Paracon. Discover the must visit places in Salem, both haunted and historic. Delve into the pages of the upcoming book Ghost Writers, which covers the hallowed haunts of unforgettable literary icons. Be sure to tune in for all things spooky! Support the show
Wicked Curious Radio - Greater Adirondack Ghost and Tour Company
March 14, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 28.9 MBNew England Curiosities presents Wicked Curious with mystery maven Roxie J. Zwicker. On this show Roxie, Ken and Lou chat with Matt Boire, haunted host from Greater Adirondack Ghost and Tour Company in Plattsburgh, New York. The show will unearth everything from scandalous Victorians to secret plots and a hanging worth walking a mile over a frozen lake to see. Support the show
Wicked Curious Radio - Haunted Worcester Massachusetts
March 13, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 27.6 MBNew England's "Mystery Maven" Roxie Zwicker from New England Curiosities is joined by Jessica Lofgren Curtin of Haunted Worcester. Listen in as they discuss the haunted and hidden places in Worcester, Massachusetts. Explore the lore of what's beneath the downtown streets and discover a haunted Impala named Lucy that has a personality all "her" own. ### Join Roxie Zwicker for a unique radio show that asks, “what subjects are you wicked curious about?” Explore a variety of curiosities with ...