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The Strange and Unusual PodcastListen Now: Scam FactoryYou know those messages that you get all the time, the ones that pop up out of nowhere? They could be real, but something about them seems fishy. You likely dismiss these texts and emails as mere annoyances, thinking you’ve stopped some random stranger from ripping you off. But the shocking truth is, the person behind that message might be trapped inside a “scam factory” on the other side of the world and forced to scam others against their will. From Wondery, comes a new series about the brutal reality behind these operations, where one family discovers a horrif...2025-02-2406 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastListen Now: Kill ListIn the depths of the dark net, tech journalist Carl Miller makes a disturbing discovery: a secret Kill List targeting hundreds of innocent people on a murder for hire website. When the police decide not to investigate, Carl is thrown into a race against time to warn those in danger and uncover the truth about the people who want them dead. From Wondery and Novel, comes a true story about obsession, control and the price of life and death.Listen to Kill List on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts: Wondery.f...2024-10-0805 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastScared To DeathIn this week's episode, Alyson explores the phenomenon of being scared to death through real life examples, folklore, pop culture, and medical mysteries.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2024-07-2936 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastListen Now: HystericalHysterical investigates a mysterious illness that spreads among a group of high school girls in upstate New York. What is causing their sudden, often violent symptoms? Is there something in the water or inside the school? Or is it “all in their head?” The series examines the outbreak in LeRoy, NY, believed by some to be the most severe case of mass hysteria since the Salem Witch Trials. In his search for answers, Dan Taberski (9/12, Missing Richard Simmons, Running from Cops) explores other seemingly inexplicable events of the last few years – CIA officers being crippled with nausea and vertigo; cops O...2024-07-2506 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastInvasion of the Flying SaucersBeginning in June, 1947, when a news article reached millions about a UFO sighting over Mt Rainier, flying saucer mania began, and lasted through the 1950s. Intensified by an alleged invasion of saucers over Washington DC, nuclear war, and the newly began Cold War, it was a time when the world feared that we may be overtaken by little, green men.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2024-04-0850 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastThe Manananggals of the Philippines and other Female Vampires of Southeast AsiaIn this week's episode, listen to learn more about the fascinating female vampires of Southeast AsiaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2024-03-1934 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastRE-RELEASE: Strange & Unusual Headlines | Constant use of Ouija Board Drives Seven People InsaneThis week I'm away on a birthday trip, so I'm re-releasing one of my favorite headline episodes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2024-03-0457 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastFrankenstein by Mary Shelley Pt 7For this installment, we cover chapter 12-16, when things really get dark See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2024-02-201h 33The Strange and Unusual PodcastThrough The Looking GlassIn this week's episode, we explore the history of mirrors, and their place in our superstitions, legends, and folk beliefs.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2024-02-0647 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastListen Now: Dr. Death: Bad MagicWhen a charismatic young doctor announces revolutionary treatments for cancer and HIV, patients from around the world turn to him for their last chance. As medical experts praise Serhat Gumrukcu’s genius, the company he co-founded rockets in value to over half a billion dollars. But when a team of researchers makes a startling discovery, they begin to suspect the brilliant doctor is hiding a secret. From Wondery, the new season of Dr. Death: Bad Magic is a story of miraculous cures, magic and murder. Hosted by Laura Beil.Listen to Dr. Death - Ba...2024-01-2205 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastHoliday MonstersFor this week's episode, we are exploring the monstrous entities that emerge during the winter holidays.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-12-2534 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastWhat's Behind The Door?Doors, thresholds, doorways, portals, and gates have always been powerful symbols throughout all of history and across all cultures. They’ve been used in rituals and religious rites since antiquity. And they have always been part of humanity’s legends, folklore, ghost stories, and superstition. Join me this week, as we explore the psychological and symbolic place doors have always held throughout all humanity.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-12-1130 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastRE-PLAY: A Haunting WinterThis week I'm down with a cold, so please enjoy this re-release of one of my favorite episodes ever 'A Haunting Winter'. Next week I'll be back with a whole new episode!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-12-0457 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastStrange & Unusual Headlines| Scientist Proves Ghosts Real! Haunted Houses? Lots of Them!This week's headline comes from The Toronto Star Weekly, April 5, 1924See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-11-2040 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastFrankenstein by Mary Shelley, Pt 6Join Alyson for chapters 10-11 of 'Frankenstein' by Mary Shelley. In this episode, Victor Frankenstein is forced to face his creation, and he, in turn, tells Victor all about the first days of his life.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-11-1045 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastThe Shadows of Burton Hall, Pt 2Join me for part 2 of my ghost story, as Teresa gets settled into Burton HallSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-10-3124 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastListen Now: Ghost StoryTristan Redman is a journalist who doesn’t believe in ghosts. But weird things happened in his teenage bedroom – weirder than normal. When, years later, he discovers subsequent occupants of his family home were haunted by the ghost of a faceless woman, he’s curious. Because by a strange coincidence, it just so happens that the house Tristan grew up in is right next door to a murder scene - where his wife’s great grandmother was killed by two gunshots to the face. Could there be a connection? Tristan decides to investigate and soon finds himself where no son-in-l...2023-10-2309 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastZombies Go MedievalIn this week's episode, we explore medieval accounts by historians living a the time of the walking dead. Additionally, we look into why people of all times love a good spooky tale.Next time, join me for 'The Shadows of Burton Hall, Pt 2"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-10-2334 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastThe Shadows of Burton Hall, Pt 1In this week's episode we begin a ghost story written by me called 'The Shadows of Burton Hall'. The story begins with Teresa moving back to a family country estate in the English countryside, after losing the love of her life. Locals begin telling her of the hauntings her home is famous for, and the estate begins to feel like its full of menacing shadows.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-10-0918 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastMy Darker HalfIn this week's episode, we delve into the history of doppelgängers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-10-0233 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastStrange & Unusual Headlines | Mystery of the Talking Mongoose of Cashen’s GapThis week's headline "Mystery of the Talking Mongoose of Cashen's Gap" was printed in The San Francisco Examiner on April 12,1936See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-09-2548 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastFrightful Fables From Around the World | Vasilisa The BeautifulTo start of a new series in this podcast 'Frightful Fables From Around the World', we start with Vasilisa The Beautiful from Russia. Join me to learn more about this centuries old tale and about the Slavic witch Baba Yaga.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-09-1138 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastDoll FaceJoin me for a look into the morbid case of Elena de Hoyas and the obsession of Carl Tanzler in Key West, Florida in 1940.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-08-2827 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastStrange & Unusual Headline | “Kill Your Daddy!” said the Ouija board - so I didThis week's strange and unusual headline was published by The San Francisco Examiner on March 4, 1934See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-08-2148 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastThe Curse of Winthrop Falls, Pt 4, The Conclusion (REMADE & REMASTERED)Join me for the conclusion of the spooky tale of the curse of Winthrop FallsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-08-1549 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastThe Curse of Winthrop Falls, Pt 3 (REMADE & REMASTERED)Join me for the third part of the New England ghost storySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-07-3131 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastThe Curse of Winthrop Falls, Pt 2 (REMADE & REMASTERED)To kick off the Halloween season, we bring you the totally original, totally re-recorded, remade, remastered 'The Curse of Winthrop Falls', a new installment for three weeks. Let's get the spooky season going!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-07-2431 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastThe Curse of Winthrop Falls, PT 1 (REMADE & REMASTERED)To kick off the Halloween season, we bring you the totally original, totally re-recorded, remade, remastered 'The Curse of Winthrop Falls', a new installment for the next three weeks. Let's get the spooky season going!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-07-1722 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastStrange & Unusual Headlines | Believe in VampiresThis week's headline comes from The Boston Globe, published on January 27, 1896. Join me as I explore 19th century vampires in Rhode Island.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-06-261h 01
The Strange and Unusual PodcastListen Now: Spellcaster: The Fall of Sam Bankman-FriedFrom Wondery and Bloomberg, the makers of The Shrink Next Door, comes a new story of incredible wealth, betrayal, and what happens when “doing good” goes really, really bad.When nerdy gamer Sam Bankman-Fried rocketed to fame as the world’s richest 29-year-old, he pledged to donate his billions to good causes. But when Sam's crypto exchange FTX collapsed, billions of dollars went missing, and Sam was in handcuffs, those who knew him were left wondering — who was Sam really? A well-meaning billionaire who made a mistake? Or a calculated con man?2023-06-0809 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastFrankenstein by Mary Shelley, Pt 5Join Alyson as she continues the story into chapters 8-9, when Victor's world begins to really fall apart as his loved ones lose their lives in violent means.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-06-0545 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastStrange and Unusual Headlines |Ouija Board Again Brings Marvelous Mysterious MessagesThis week's headline comes from The Ogden Post on December 11, 1915. Join me for the strange tale of Pearl Curran and her dead companion, Patience Worth.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-05-2951 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastFrankenstein by Mary Shelley Pt 4In this edition of Frankenstein, we get into chapter 7.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-05-2228 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastStrange And Unusual Headlines |Exposing the Weird Secrets of Mediums and Spirits - by Houdini’s Mysterious Girl DetectiveThis week's headline "Exposing the Weird Secrets of Mediums and Spirits - by Houdini’s Mysterious Girl Detective" was published in The Minneapolis Sunday Tribune, March 10, 1929See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-05-1540 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastStrange and Unusual Headlines |Flesh Descending in A ShowerThis week's headline "Flesh Descending in A Shower" was published by The New York Times on March 10, 1876See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-05-0845 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastStrange and Unusual Headline |Mysterious Discovery of Human Remains In The ThamesThis week's headline "Mysterious Discovery of Human Remains in The Thames" was published by Buckinghamshire Advertiser, Uxbridge and Middlesex Journal on March 15, 1879See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-05-0145 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastFrankenstein by Mary Shelley, Pt 3In this week's episode, we cover chapters 5 and 6 of Mary Shelley's masterpiece.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-04-2442 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastStrange and Unusual Headlines | A Corpse ExplodesThis week's headline "A Corpse Explodes" was published by Chattanooga Daily Times on May 18, 1885See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-04-1724 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastStrange and Unusual Headlines | Kept Dead Child In Their HomeThis week's headline comes from St. Louis Post Dispatch, published on December 23, 1900See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-04-1051 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastStrange and Unusual Headlines |Straw Hat Smashing Orgy Bares Heads From Battery to BronxThis week's headline, "Straw Hat Smashing Orgy Bares Heads From Battery to Bronx",comes from New York Tribune on Saturday, September, 16, 1922See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-04-0319 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastA Haunting Nuisance, Pt 2The conclusion of this Victorian prowling ghost series.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-03-2727 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastStrange And Unusual Headlines | “Ghost House” Mystery Rivals That of MurderThis week's headline, "Ghost House" Mystery Rivals That of Murder was published on September 21, 1922See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-03-2058 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastRE-RELEASE: St. Patrick's Day Special | Killer GreenSt Patrick's Day SpecialSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-03-1325 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastStrange And Unusual Headlines | Bigfoot Invasion Upsetting Life In Reservation HamletThis week's strange and unusual headline "Bigfoot Invasion Upsetting Life in Reservation Hamlet" was published by The Bismarck Tribune on November 26, 1977See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-02-2037 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastStrange And Unusual Headlines |Ghouls Steal Body of Charlie ChaplinThis week's headline "Ghouls Steal Body of Charlie Chaplin" was published by The San Francisco Examiner on March 2, 1978See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-02-1333 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastWondery Presents: Stolen HeartsSergeant Jill Evans is a small town cop in Wales with an impressive record in her job, and a less than impressive record in her love life. After three engagements, two divorces and one affair, she’s beginning to worry that love is only true in fairy tales. That is until she meets: Dean. He’s a wealthy beauty entrepreneur with his own range of toiletries.Girl meets boy. Boy meets girl. They kiss and fall in love. Roll credits.But that would be boring, wouldn’t it? Instead, this is a love story like no oth...2023-02-1005 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastStrange And Unusual Headlines | The Paris MorgueThis week's headline "The Paris Morgue" was published in The Sunday Inter Ocean on July 22, 1888See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-02-0743 min
The Strange and Unusual PodcastStrange And Unusual Headlines | Constant use of Ouija Board Drives Seven People InsaneIn today's Strange and Unusual Headlines we'll be digging into a headline from The Long Beach Telegraph on March, 4, 1920 "Constant Use of Ouija Board Drives Seven People InsaneSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-02-0156 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastStrange And Unusual Headlines | Beware Blue EyesIn this new, weekly addition to the podcast, The Strange and Unusual Headlines, we discuss an article from the San Francisco Chronicle in 1921:"Beware of Blue Eyes!”"More Alluring Than Grey or Brown Eyes, Declare the Doctors, Who Would Banish All Blondes, And Hide Blue Eyes Behind Smoked Glasses"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-01-2428 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastFrankenstein by Mary Shelley, Pt 2Join me for Chapters 2-4See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2022-12-0351 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastFrankenstein by Mary Shelley, Pt 1Every other episode for the next few months, I will be reading Frankenstein for about an hour per episode. One traditional episode a month and one Frankenstein through the late autumn and into the winter. After finishing, there will be an episode on man-made monster, Mary Shelley, and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2022-10-2558 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastA Haunting Nuisance, Pt 1Join me for to learn more about Victorian prowling ghosts, including the infamous Spring Heeled JackSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2022-09-1937 min
The Strange and Unusual PodcastThe Victorian Ghost HoaxJoin me for a journey into the strange Victorian practice of Ghost Hoaxing. Starting with the death of Thomas Flynn, the mystery of the Hammersmith Ghost and it's origins is explored.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2022-04-0427 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastFrom Cautionary Tales: Death on the FloorHere’s a special preview of the new season of Cautionary Tales from Pushkin Industries. On Cautionary Tales, bestselling author Tim Harford shares stories of human error, natural disasters, and tragic catastrophes from history that teach us important lessons for today. In this preview, you’ll hear about the 1981 Hyatt Regency Hotel collapse, a shocking design failure that resulted in 114 deaths and many more injuries. Hear the full story, and more from Cautionary Tales, at https://podcasts.pushkin.fm/ctstrange.
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The custom of telling winter’s tales is not known to most of us today, but it was custom that stretches back hundreds of years. And more often then not, these winter tales turned to horror.
The popularity of these winter ghost tales peaked to an all time high during the Victorian era and became a celebrated Christmas tradition. And this entanglement of ghosts and...2021-12-2657 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastPlaying The GhostIn this episode, I discuss the Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian trend of ghost hoaxing and its motivations. Join me for part 1 on this old school, ghost cosplay.
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Also, I’d love to hear some questions from you, the listeners. I’m now starting to put together my schedule of new episodes for 2022, and I’d love to take into account what makes you curious, what strange events, stories, myths, urban legends, and more have you ever wondered about. If I use your idea in any way, I’ll give you a shout out. Just let me know if you’d...2021-11-1412 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastA Well of HorrorIn this episode, beliefs and fear surrounding wells is discussed before a reading of the terrifying tale 'The Well' by W.W. Jacobs.
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See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2021-10-0449 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastOff With Her HeadTales of women mysteriously wearing ribbons around their necks, and the secret they keep beneath from their husband have been with us for centuries, perhaps most famously with Alvin Schwarz's "The Green Ribbon" from the book, 'In a Dark, Dark Room and Other Scary Stories'. In this episode we look into the tale, its meaning, and its origins in the 18th century revolutionary days in France.
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Thanks to this week's sponsor Vodacast! Download the app in the App Store or visit their w...2021-09-1838 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastHalloween's Final TrickIn this episode we take a peek into Halloween true horror, from accidental hangings to mistaken corpses, to kick off the spooky season.
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See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2021-02-2529 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastGhostly Winter TalesOn this episode is a collection of haunting winter tales, some new to the podcast and others are old friends from past episodes. So, get cozy and comfortable, get a roaring fire going, and join me as we revive the old Victorian custom of telling scary ghost stories.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2021-02-081h 36The Strange and Unusual PodcastA Victorian Dark Parade, Pt 3In this conclusion of our journey through the Victorian cult of death, we delve into the rise of post mortem photography, 19th century viewings and funerals, the rise in desire for corpse preservation, the birth of the garden cemetery, mourning wear and widows weeds, and the annoyance and perils of crepe, especially crepe veils. You'll also hear the tale of Percy Shelley's death, cremation and how his heart ended up in the desk of his widow, Mary Shelley. Additionally, we look into how the medieval cult of saints influenced the Romantics and Victorians. Death relics, hair art will also be...2021-01-191h 00The Strange and Unusual PodcastA Victorian Dark Parade, Pt 2On this supernatural look at the 19th century Victorian cult of death, as we explore banshees, ominous clocks, death tokens, harbingers, the birth of Victorian gothic literature, and madness brought on by death and body snatchers.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2020-12-0238 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastA Victorian Dark Parade, Pt 1"Dark Parade," a phrase in a Emily Dickinson’s poem, captures the spirit of the Victorian cult of death, a social movement built on strict mourning rules and funerals, the fetishizing of ephemera of the dead, a movement that was meant to beautify and romanticize the horrific. In this first part of our look into Victorian mourning and death, we explore death by fashion, Queen Victoria's mourning, the Victorian concept of "The Good Death", wakes and vigils gone wrong, and premature burial.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do...2020-11-0643 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastThe Beast WithinThis episode gets kind of beastly, as we go through the history of the werewolf from prehistoric times. We follow the wolf man through tales written by Bram Stoker, through the medieval werewolf trials, the lunacy of lycanthropy, and so much more.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2020-10-1943 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastSleepy Hollow, A Region of ShadowsOften we want to sequester ourselves in some pretty, little hamlet, and leave the rest of the world behind. But in this telling of 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow', we find that when you do, you may just lose your head.
Join me as I talk of contagion and fear, ghosts and goblins, and of the Headless Horseman and Ichabod Crane during this spooky time of year.
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The Strange and Unusual PodcastThe Curse of Winthrop Falls, Pt 3Join me as I tell part three, THE CONCLUSION, of a ghostly tale I wrote about an old, haunted house in the fictional town of Winthrop Falls, Massachusetts. The curse of Winthrop Falls began on Halloween night in 1866, after a mysterious, bloody, accident befell a young woman alone in a dark cellar, but the curse touches everyone in the house up through current day. And so, Jennifer, the current teen resident, must go through all the clues she can find surrounding the home's tragic history, in order to save herself. Can she do it? Find out in the conclusion!2020-08-051h 12The Strange and Unusual PodcastThe Curse of Winthrop Falls, pt 2Join me as I tell part two of a ghostly tale I wrote specifically focused on the Halloween season, though it fits all seasons, if you're macabre enough! The curse of Winthrop Falls, Massachusetts began on Halloween night in 1866 after a mysterious, bloody accident befell a young woman alone in a dark cellar. But was she really alone? In part two, we follow the curse as it touches the young of Winthrop Falls during the 19th century, continuing into the 20th and 21st centuries. Will the curse ever be brought to an end?See Privacy Policy at...2019-12-3127 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastThe Curse of Winthrop Falls, Pt 1Join me as I tell a ghostly tale I wrote specifically for the late autumn season. The curse of Winthrop Falls, Massachusetts began on Halloween night in 1866 after a mysterious and bloody accident befell a young woman who, at the time, was alone in a dark cellar. But was she really alone? In part one we follow the curse as it winds it way through the 1980s and current day to those unfortunate enough to live in the house at 10 Black Manor Gardens.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https...2019-11-0119 min
The Strange and Unusual PodcastHere There Be MonstersMonsters have been with us from the dawn of humankind. The monster's history in our mythology and belief systems speaks to the many hidden needs and fears within the human mind. On this episode, we explore why the human mind has always needed monsters, through combat myths, Beowulf, an Egyptian creation myth, Greek tragedy, and more. And in homage to scary monster stories, it opens with a monster-under-the-bed tale I call 'Silver Eyes'.
'Silver Eyes' written by Alyson Horrocks
Research Sources: 'Monsters: Evil Beings, Mythical Beasts, and all Manner of Imaginary Terrors' by Da...2019-07-1953 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastSend in the ClownsClowns, clowns, clowns! This episode starts off with a dramatized clown urban legend, before exploring the long history of clowning that stretches back to ancient times, with a special emphasis on Joseph Grimaldi, the first modern clown. The fear of clowns is also delved into, as the psychological reasons for this fear is explained, as well as the real-life and fictional examples of those who've inspired it, like John Wayne Gacy, Pennywise, and the clown doll from 'Poltergeist'. The role of the clown in society is analyzed as well, from his appearance in Shakespare's plays down to the killer...2019-04-1956 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastA Haunting WinterThe custom of telling winter’s tales is not known to most of us today, but it was a custom that stretches back hundreds of years. And more often then not, these winter tales turned to horror.
The popularity of these winter ghost tales peaked to an all time high during the Victorian era and became a celebrated Christmas tradition. And this entanglement of ghosts and Christmas, ultimately led to a ghost story becoming the most enduring Christmas tale of all, Charles Dickens, ‘A Christmas Carol’, a story in which the ghosts of past, present, and future, change a man’s...2019-01-0257 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastThe Masque of the Red Death and A Memento Mori Halloween, Part 2A telling of 'The Masque of the Red Death' by Edgar Allan Poe, as well as the conclusion of A Memento Mori Halloween is in this episode. European witch trials, Macbeth, Irish and Scottish traditions, the evolution of Samhain and Halloween, and the Dance of Death is all a part of this fascinating and spooky story.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2018-11-0949 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastA Memento Mori Halloween, Part 1In this episode, Halloween, and its predecessor Samhain, is explored with the telling of the ghost story 'The Pale Man' and a dive into its evolving history, which includes a look at the Gaelic Celts, The Black Death, Danse Macabre, All Saints and Souls Days, the concept of Memento Mori, and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2018-11-0136 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastConjuring Magic and Murder: A Mystery in Motor CityOn July 3, 1929, Italian immigrant and occult mystic healer, Benny Evangelist, was beheaded with an ax in his home office. The killer than murdered Benny's sleeping wife, Santina, and their four children upstairs. The murders remain a mystery, but what kind of motivation could inspire such a frenzied and brutal attack? In this episode, we delve into occult practices, magic, folk Catholicism, magical healers, a suicide inspired by fear of the ax killer, Italian folklore, as well as a look at the misconceptions about immigrants at the time, and how that may have affected the case, leaving it a perplexing...2018-09-221h 01The Strange and Unusual PodcastThe Affair of the Poisons, Part 3In the conclusion of this series about the Affair of the Poisons, the increasing accusations against those in King Louis XIV's royal court become more sinister, shocking investigators and the king. With black magic, human sacrifice, witchcraft, priests admitting demonic practices, orgies, love spells and potions, aphrodisiacs, and black masses, this investigation could not have become stranger. (WARNING: sexual function is discussed in this episode, using the actual stories, taken from documents from the time)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2018-07-131h 04The Strange and Unusual PodcastThe Affair of the Poisons, Part 2In February of 1677 the 'Affair of the Poisons' was launched in Paris, France. And King Louis XIV, who had named himself the Sun King, after the Greek god, Apollo, was being faced with possible poisoning murder attempts within his own royal court, as well as realizing that those within his own circle may have sought the services of the magical underworld of Paris. Fortune-tellers, alchemists, diviners, conjurers, magicians, and those accused of practicing both white and black magic were rounded up, as well as so many who were now being of accused of murder by poison within the highest...2018-06-0658 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastThe Affair of the Poisons, Part 1In 1672, mysterious poisons were found in the home of a recently deceased Frenchman. This discovery would eventually lead to a years-long murder scandal that would come to be known as 'The Affair of the Poisons', and before it done even those in the noble class would be accused of devil worship, human sacrifice, treason, murder and more. In this first part, Mme de Brinvilliers' murder of her father and brothers by poison will be explored, as this was the case that started it all. Also, explored in this episode, in relation to the world view and time period, is...2018-04-0851 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastWolf in Sheep's ClothesIn 1873, three Norwegian women were murdered on the Isles of Shoals, off the coast of New England, by someone they thought they could trust. in this episode, we explore the uncertainty, fear, and the sometimes unfortunate results of trusting real-life wolves in sheep's clothing. Along with an accounting of this murder, the phenomenon is also examined through Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack the Ripper, ax murder, and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2018-01-2353 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastGrave Matters in EdinburghIn 1836, seventeen tiny coffins were found on the hillside of Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh, Scotland, adding to the mystery and legends of that location. A new theory emerged in the 1990's as to their purpose, and it would center on the infamous 19th century West Port murders, perpetrated by Burke and Hare. Join me as we enter the world of body snatchers, and explore 19th century Edinburgh.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2017-10-2852 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastThe Catacombs of Paris and Holidaying with the DeadDark tourism is explored in this episode, as my visit and history of the Catacombs of Paris is detailed. I am also joined by Alyssa Conary, historian and resident of Salem, Massachusetts, in a discussion of dark tourism, its history, and a closer look at some of the most popular attractions that fall under this category. The 19th century phenomenon of tourist visits to the Paris Morgue, current day bed and breakfast stays at the Lizzie Borden House, witch tourism both in Salem and Pendle, and more is detailed in this episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art...2017-08-0848 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastThe Tell-Tale Heart and Murder in SalemEdgar Allan Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart" found its inspiration in a real life murder in Salem, Massachusetts in 1830. In this episode, we examine Poe's story of madness, guilt, and paranoia and the shocking murder case of Captain Joseph White, which would inspire it.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2017-06-1639 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastRaising the Dead, Part 2As we continue exploring the world of necromancy in part 2, we peek into how scientific advances and spectacle factored into the practice during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Frankenstein, Spiritualism, and the Golden Age of Magic created an entertaining, thought-provocating, creepy, and playful atmosphere for raising the dead, which was irresistible for millions. And today it's still irresistible, as we still make use of relics from those exciting and macabre times.
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Halloween Parade by Sam Haynes Source: https://samhaynes1.bandcamp.com/track/halloween-parade Artist: https://samhaynes1.bandcamp.com
Undercover Vampire Policeman by Chris Zabriskie is lice...2017-05-261h 05The Strange and Unusual PodcastRaising the Dead, Part 1Listen to the tales of L'lnconnue de la Seine, the dead-raising magicians of the medieval clerical underworld, the Monkey's Paw, bells that woke corpses in their graves and more, as we explore necromancy in the first of this 2-part series on raising the dead.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2017-03-3142 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastKiller Green: St. Patrick's Day SpecialWhile we don as much green as possible on St. Patrick's Day now, green gained a deadly reputation in the 19th century. And it was well-earned. Check it out to hear all about a green to die for!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2017-03-1825 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastNew York RipperOn the morning of April 24th, 1891, the body of a mutilated woman is found in a New York hotel room. Immediately, fear that Jack the Ripper was now at work in America hit the headlines, and the newly-formed New York Police Department was under tremendous pressure to find their man and prove their competence.
Join Alyson for the mystery of the murder of Carrie Brown, a victim of Jack the Ripper or a copycat killer in Victorian America.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d...2017-02-2141 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastI Put A Spell on YouCurses, or the belief in the them, have been with us for millennia. Join Alyson as she takes you through the world of curses and hexes through history, fiction, and true crime. We will will explore the Black Death, Shakespeare, the witch trials, and more.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2017-02-0538 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastI Wanna Be Loved By You: Murder MysteryOn the morning of October 30th, 1928, Elfrieda Knaak was found with her head, hands, and feet burned down to the bone in the furnace room of the Lake Bluff, Illinois police station. She survived her ordeal with fire, but not for long. Before her death she claimed she did it herself, but then made contradicting statements that seemed to implicate others being involved. The evidence in this case is perplexing and it remains a fascinating mystery to this day.
Join Alyson as we jump back to the 1920's and look into the revival of the spiritualist movement du...2017-01-2226 minThe Strange and Unusual PodcastSpeak of the DevilSpeak of the Devil and the Devil will appear. The power and superstition of the spoken name is explored as we delve in the stories of Bloody Mary, Beetlejuice, real-life exorcism and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2017-01-0130 min