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Worthy: Celebrating the Value of WomenEpisode 229: Interview with Vicki CourtneyVicki Courtney is a national speaker to women of all ages and the best-selling author of numerous books and Bible studies, including Move On, Ever After, 5 Conversations You Must Have With Your Daughter, and 5 Conversations You Must Have With Your Son. She is a two-time ECPA Christian Book Award winner and has appeared on CNN and Fox News as a youth culture commentator. Grab her latest book, Motherhood is Not Your Highest Calling Become A PATREON SUPPORTER
2025-09-2952 min
Wicked WanderingsEp. 99: Abandoned Amusement Parks WorldwideSend us a textJoin us as we explore the eerie world of abandoned amusement parks, where once-vibrant attractions now stand as decaying monuments to forgotten joy and lingering spirits.• Mountain Park in Holyoke, Massachusetts operated from the late 1800s until the mid-1980s with visitors reporting phantom carnival music and shadowy figures• Lincoln Park in Dartmouth, Massachusetts closed after a roller coaster accident with the tracks still standing like skeletal remains• Six Flags New Orleans was abandoned immediately after Hurricane Katrina in 2005, leaving everything frozen in time• Lake Shawnee Amusement Park in West...
2025-09-0339 minWicked WanderingsEp. 98: A Surprisingly Spooky Travel TaleSend us a textThe Manhattan Hoax of 1824 reveals how a retired carpenter convinced hundreds of workers they would saw off Lower Manhattan, rotate it, and reattach it to prevent the island from sinking. This bizarre historical incident sparked a fascinating conversation about forgotten burial grounds, cultural respect for the dead, and society's treatment of marginalized communities.• Jonathan shares the story of Lozier, who falsely claimed to be appointed by the mayor to lead the Manhattan sawing project• Workers were promised triple wages to participate in the impossible engineering feat• Lozier disappeared on the da...
2025-08-2745 minWicked WanderingsEp. 97: Strange HistorySend us a textHost Hannah welcomes her brother Jonathan to explore strange historical tales from a book called "Strange History" while regular co-host Courtney is away. The siblings dive into bizarre historical facts, personal anecdotes, and fascinating stories that range from the morbid to the amusing.• The post-mortem journey of Eva "Evita" Perón, whose mummified body was displayed, hidden, buried in Milan, and eventually kept at her husband's dining table for two years• Jonathan's childhood fascination with Egyptian mummification and the historical significance of ancient Egypt's timeline• The "Wicked Bible" of 1631 that ac...
2025-08-2050 minWicked WanderingsEp. 96: Gibson House Museum & MediumsSend us a textJonathan shares his spine-tingling experience with a medium who connected him to the spirit of Charles Hammond Gibson Jr., the former owner of a historic Boston museum where Jonathan volunteers. The medium referred to Gibson by his pen name "Richard Sudbury," a detail that wouldn't be common knowledge to most researchers.• Jonathan describes the Gibson House Museum, a perfectly preserved Victorian townhouse in Boston's Back Bay where he's volunteered for 13+ years• Details about the Victorian masquerade benefit held at an exclusive private club where the medium encounter took place• Jonath...
2025-08-1323 minWicked WanderingsEp. 95: Cult QuizSend us a textHannah and Courtney dive into the dark world of infamous cults through an engaging trivia challenge that tests their knowledge of bizarre beliefs, tragic events, and cult leaders throughout history.• Taking a competitive cult-themed quiz featuring multiple-choice questions• Exploring disturbing details about groups like Heaven's Gate, Jonestown, and the Branch Davidians• Learning surprising facts about cult recruitment tactics and apocalyptic beliefs• Discovering that the Church of Satan doesn't actually believe in a supernatural Satan• Discussing the Rajneeshpuram cult's bizarre attempts to control local government• Highlighting unsolved crimes with...
2025-07-3023 minWicked WanderingsEp. 94: Drinking Games & Dark Confessions: A Wicked Wanderings SpecialSend us a textHannah and Courtney transform a standard drinking board game into a spooky Wicked Wanderings special, revealing personal secrets and macabre interests along the way.• Playing "Truth or Dare" with a serial killer twist• Debating whether to dress as a clown with John Wayne Gacy or help Jeffrey Dahmer with his victims• Confessing to cemetery visits alone with books• Playing "F*ck Marry Kill" with notorious serial killers• Cousin Mark joining midway with unexpected personal revelations• Competing in "Never Have I Ever" with spooky and paranormal experiences• Learni...
2025-07-2340 minWicked WanderingsEp. 92: Spider Gates CemeterySend us a textCourtney takes us on a journey to Spider Gates Cemetery in Leicester, Massachusetts, exploring the legends and history behind this mysterious Quaker burial ground known for supernatural phenomena.• Spider Gates Cemetery, formally known as Friends Cemetery, dates back to the 1740s• The cemetery earned its nickname from ornate iron gates that resembled spider webs, though they were removed in 2022 due to vandalism• Notable burials include Stephen Earl (famous local architect), Pliny Earl (inventor of the first working carding machine), and Marmaduke Earl• The cemetery is home to multiple legends...
2025-07-0936 minWicked WanderingsEp. 91: True Crime Trivia: Part 5Send us a textHannah and Courtney play a spooky guessing game, challenging each other to identify infamous haunted locations and mysterious creatures across America based on their eerie descriptions and dark histories.• The "Village of the Damned" in Connecticut, cursed since 1510 when King Henry VIII ordered Edmund Dudley's beheading• The infamous Lizzie Borden house in Massachusetts, site of brutal unsolved axe murders• Waverly Hills Sanatorium in Kentucky, a former tuberculosis hospital where equipment mysteriously malfunctions during investigations• The Lizard Man of Bishopville, South Carolina, a reptilian creature with glowing red eyes that all...
2025-07-0312 minWicked WanderingsEp. 90: True Crime Trivia: Part 4Send us a textHannah challenges Courtney to the ultimate true crime trivia test, covering notorious serial killers, mafioso, unsolved mysteries, and infamous cult leaders. Even the most dedicated true crime enthusiasts would struggle with this comprehensive quiz of criminal history knowledge.• Trivia covers well-known figures like Son of Sam, John Wayne Gacy, and Jeffrey Dahmer• Questions about The Boston Strangler, BTK Killer, and the Yorkshire Ripper test even serious true crime fans• Mobsters and organized crime trivia including Lucky Luciano and Al Capone• Unsolved mysteries like DB Cooper and the Black Dahlia m...
2025-06-2515 minWicked WanderingsEp. 89: Emily's BridgeSend us a textCourtney explores the haunted legend of Emily's Bridge in Stowe, Vermont, a historic covered bridge built in 1844 that's become the site of numerous paranormal encounters. The hosts discuss the tragic tale of a young woman who allegedly took her own life after being jilted by her lover and now haunts the bridge, waiting eternally for him to arrive.• Courtney's ADHD-inspired research journey from thinking about covered bridges to investigating Vermont's most famous ghost story• The legend of Emily waiting at midnight to elope with her lover who never arrived• Variou...
2025-06-1830 minWicked WanderingsEp. 86: The Hi-Fi Murders (Re-release)Send us a textA haunting revisit to one of our most talked-about and chilling early episodes—the 1974 Hi-Fi Shop murders in Ogden, Utah, where a robbery turned into a night of unimaginable horror for five innocent people. Re-released with enhanced audio, we honor former co-host Jess’s unforgettable telling of this unforgettable case.• A routine evening at the Hi-Fi Shop becomes a nightmare when two armed airmen take employees hostage• 18-year-old Michelle Ansley and 20-year-old Stanley Walker are the first victims of what begins as a robbery• Three more victims—Courtney Naisbitt (16), his mother C...
2025-05-2839 minWicked WanderingsEp. 85: Guess The MonstersSend us a textHannah leads a chilling guessing game while Courtney tries to identify infamous historical monsters based on clues from Aaron Mahnke's "World of Lore" book.• H.H. Holmes and his "Murder Castle" designed with trap doors, gas chambers, and body shoots to kill visitors during the 1893 Chicago World's Fair• Holmes' history of insurance fraud, identity falsification, and his estimated 200 victims• The tragic story of Bridget Cleary, a 26-year-old Irish woman burned alive in 1895 when her husband believed she was a fairy changeling• How Irish folk superstitions about changelings led to bruta...
2025-05-1426 minWicked WanderingsEp. 84: Creatures of LoreSend us a textWe dive into the fascinating world of cryptids and creatures of lore, exploring their origins, descriptions, and cultural significance across different regions and time periods. Cousin Mark joins Hannah and Rob while Courtney is away, adding his perspective on these legendary monsters and their possible connections to real-world explanations.• Wendigo from Algonquin folklore: a spirit of insatiable greed linked to cannibalism, appearing as a gaunt, emaciated figure with deer-like features• Jersey Devil inhabiting the Pine Barrens of New Jersey since the 1700s, described as a kangaroo-like beast with bat wings...
2025-05-0728 minWicked WanderingsEp. 81: Camp WindigoSend us a textWe explore the chilling legend of Camp Wendigo in Windsor, Massachusetts, a former children's summer camp with a dark reputation for paranormal activity and a gruesome, though unverified, history of murder. The tale reveals how local legends can evolve from grains of truth and reflect the collective anxieties of a community.• Founded in 1942 by two Smith College physical education professors on 75 acres of former farmland• Originally designed as a place for children to learn hands-on farming and outdoor skills• Named "Wendigo," which refers to a cannibalistic supernatural creature in Native...
2025-04-1634 minWicked WanderingsEp. 79: The Yorkshire Ripper: Part 2Send us a textThe Yorkshire Ripper case reveals how Peter William Sutcliffe, a seemingly normal man, became one of Britain's most notorious killers while taunting police with fake letters and cassette tapes later revealed to be hoaxes.• Sutcliffe sought publicity and attention through his crimes• Letters and tapes sent to police were actually elaborate hoaxes from someone unconnected to the murders• After killing Josephine Whitaker, authorities realized all women were at risk, not just sex workers• Police responded by imposing curfews on women rather than men, sparking protests• Women organized protest ma...
2025-04-0234 minWicked WanderingsEp. 78: The Yorkshire Ripper: Part 1Send us a textCousin Mark joins us to unravel the disturbing case of Peter Sutcliffe, known as the Yorkshire Ripper, a British serial killer who terrorized northern England in the 1970s.• Born in 1946 with a difficult start as a premature baby with a stutter• Father's abuse toward his mother created a foundation for his hatred of women• Motorcycle accident resulted in traumatic brain injury before his crimes began• Claimed to hear voices from gravestones while working as a gravedigger• First killed in 1975, developing a pattern of hammer attacks and stabbings• Targ...
2025-03-2635 minWicked WanderingsEp. 75: True Crime Trivia: Part 3Send us a textWe explore the dark world of true crime alongside Cousin Mark as we engage in a thrilling trivia game about infamous killers. The episode dives into cannibal stories, peculiar crime facts, and the psychology behind these heinous acts.• Trivia with Cousin Mark about notorious serial killers • Discussion on notable cannibals and their crimes • Highlights from trivia questions that challenge true crime knowledge • Analysis of psychological aspects of serial killers • Reflections on societal obsession with crime narratives • Engaging banter mixed into chilling topics Support the show...
2025-03-0525 minWicked WanderingsEp. 72: True Crime Trivia: Part 2Send us a textThis episode dives into the chilling world of serial killers, featuring trivia, outrageous stories, and humorous takes on the darkest elements of human behavior. From Joel Rifkin's capture due to missing license plates to the cleaning mishap that exposed Dennis Nilsen, we explore the absurdities within the grim realities of true crime. • Exploration of Joel Rifkin's case and his methods • Discussion on the absurdities: crime, capture, and consequences • Reflections on the ethics surrounding the rehabilitation of sex workers • Insight into various infamous killers and their capture stories • How familial ti...
2025-02-1229 minWicked WanderingsEp. 71: The Green River KillerSend us a textJourney into the chilling mindset of Gary Ridgeway, the Green River Killer, as we unravel the complexities of his early life, relationships, and the societal perceptions that allowed him to evade justice for so long. Our discussion brings to light the crucial interplay of nature versus nurture, the stigmatization of victims, and the psychological factors that culminated in Ridgeway's horrific crimes. • Unpacking the psychological impact of Ridgeway's childhood • The complex influences of maternal relationships on male behavior • Discussing societal attitudes toward sex workers as victims • Exploring the cunning methods empl...
2025-02-0545 min
Women & Work: Stepping into Kingdom ProductivityKylie Collins, Walk With You FounderKylie was born and raised in the Midwest and currently resides in central Iowa with her husband of 9 years, Aaron, and their 6-year-old daughter and 4-year-old son. She holds a Bachelor of Science Nursing degree from the University of Iowa and began her nursing career in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, caring for its most vulnerable and critically ill babies.
In the fall of 2022, she founded Walk With You and now works full-time, walking with families in their deepest and most desperate moments of grief - leading up to, during, and following the loss of their beloved c...
2025-01-2853 minWicked WanderingsEp. 70: Goody Ann GloverSend us a textAnne Glover's tragic story reveals the intersection of fear, prejudice, and injustice that characterized the witch trials of the 17th century in Boston. Through her tale, we explore themes of cultural misunderstanding, the role of language and religion, and the societal consequences for those deemed different or "other." • Introduction of Anne Glover as a key historical figure • Background of immigration and indentured servitude • The accusation stemming from a domestic dispute • The role of spectral evidence in Glover’s trial • Cotton Mather's influence and writings regarding Glover • The implications of...
2025-01-0833 minWicked WanderingsEp. 69: Top 50 Serial Killers: The Chilling CountdownSend us a textOur latest episode takes you through a chilling countdown of the top 50 serial killers throughout history, offering insights into their lives, crimes, and the societal failures that allowed them to thrive. It serves as a reflection on the dark side of human nature and encourages conversation about crime, mental illness, and victimhood.• Discussion of the first serial killer on the list, Karl Denke • The infamous cases of Larry Hall and Charles Manson • An exploration of Ted Bundy’s charisma matched with savagery • A critical look at Eileen Wuornos and her narra...
2025-01-0152 minWicked WanderingsEp. 68: The National Forest KillerSend us a textCould the treasures of ancient Rome be hidden within the Vatican's walls? We embark on a speculative journey into the historical mysteries of the Roman Empire's wealth and its potential ties to the Roman Catholic Church. Gathered in a cozy holiday atmosphere with special guests Rob, Jonathan, and our mom, we enjoy a spirited conversation that weaves together familial warmth with the enigmatic allure of history. This festive setting provides the perfect backdrop for pondering how much of the past is hidden in plain sight.Then, brace yourself for a chilling...
2024-12-2542 minWicked WanderingsEp. 67: Mysteries and Whispers in the GraveyardSend us a textEver felt a shiver down your spine while walking through a cemetery at night? Join us, Hannah and Courtney, as we embark on a spine-tingling nocturnal adventure to a favorite haunted cemetery. Armed only with flashlights and a keen curiosity, we set out to connect with spirits and unravel the mysteries surrounding intriguing gravestones, like those of Lohman and Talma Brown, who left this world on the same mysterious day. Throughout our exploration, we balance our eagerness with respect, intending to honor the past while capturing some odd, potentially supernatural, sounds on our...
2024-12-1818 minWicked WanderingsEp. 65: Haunted Histories and Curious MysteriesSend us a textWhat do a Canadian Colonel, tainted Halloween treats, and unicorns have in common? Join us on "Wicked Wanderings" for a chilling yet curious exploration of these topics and more. We kick things off with some light-hearted breakfast banter and a shout-out to Cousin Marc, our loyal listener, before addressing those pesky tech issues some of you have mentioned. Our guest, Pizza Man, spices things up as we express gratitude for your support with a sneak peek into the quirky world of "Strange History," leaving you hungry for more curious tales.Step...
2024-12-0446 minWicked WanderingsEp. 64: Surprise Party ShenanigansSend us a textWhat happens when balloons, buffalo chicken dip, and a touch of the supernatural collide in a kitchen? Get ready for a rollercoaster of hilarity and chaos as Hannah and Courtney navigate the wild terrain of surprise party planning for our buddy Rob. From wrestling with decorations and orchestrating a dramatic trash bag reveal to crafting our notorious "Whitney Punch," this episode is rife with unforeseen hiccups and tons of laughter. And let's not forget the unexpected fridge shenanigans that left us questioning if we had a playful ghost joining the party prep!
2024-11-2028 min