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Easy Bake CovenEpisode 159: Ghosts Can't Hear You If You WhisperSend us a textWhat a whirlwind this week, folks! We may be entering our EBC Lite era, but this latest news update is anything but! We're living vicariously through scientists uncovering the new color olo, we're getting updates about the other Don in our lives (who's also a clown, literally) and we're getting hung up on news from Rome. (Hint, it's not about the Pope.) We'll learn about the time Halee met Justin Bieber as a grown adult woman, how Elise gets sucked into pop culture Reddit threads, and despite warnings from the "Godfather of AI,"...2025-05-091h 07Easy Bake CovenEpisode 139: Mass UFO SightingsSend us a textThroughout the entirety of this podcast, we've heard this question over and over: "If UFOs are real, why haven't more people seen them?" It's a valid question, and yet the more we learn about extraterrestrial activity, the more we realize that people have been seeing them! And sometimes even on a massive scale. This week we'll learn about two such examples, where dozens and even hundreds of folks saw the same thing around the same place and time. First, we'll travel to Western Massachusetts in 1969, where a hot September evening saw inexplicable lights...2024-12-061h 41Easy Bake CovenEpisode 136: Indigo ChildSend us a textFolks, we loved spooky season. (And around here, it's always spooky season.) But it turns out as much as we loved taking you on haunted adventures for the past month, we missed catching you up on all the weirdness going on around us too. This week is an exciting one, as Lisey FINALLY got a proper aura reading in the heart of woo woo country- Sedona, Arizona. Prepare yourselves, because it's a trip! Halee has some very strong feelings about the results of a recent election, and no, it's not the one you're...2024-11-151h 17Easy Bake CovenEpisode 133: The Haunts Behind the HorrorSend us a textScary movie night has been an integral part of Lisey and Halee’s relationship since its conception. What better way to celebrate spooky season than to bring you in on our most favorite tradition? Tonight we’ll uncover the haunting stories that inspired some of our favorite horror flicks. We’ll dig into the real life haunting that inspired Steven Spielberg’s classic, Poltergeist. We’ll knock on the door of room 217 at the Stanley Hotel, where Stephen King dreamed up his outline for The Shining. Of course, scary movie night would not be complet...2024-10-251h 44Easy Bake CovenEpisode 128: You Just Never KnowSend us a textDearest coven, by now you've probably learned to expect the unexpected on this podcast. That lesson will serve you especially well this week, as we cover all kinds of weirdness. Halee recounts her awkward grad school dating life, there are 8 year olds driving SUVs, and the Titanic is probably haunted. You'll hear our hot takes on affirmative action, we'll talk UFOs in Mexico and China, and get back into real estate drama- we just can't stay away! That's not even an exhaustive list of everything we're bringing this week.. because friends, you just...2024-09-201h 16Easy Bake CovenEpisode 122: Sea Monsters of the Pacific NorthwestSend us a textIt's time for another cryptid roundup, and this time we're heading to halee's homeland to learn all about two famous PNW sea monsters! First we'll talk about Cadborasaurus, a long, creepy serpent with a horse's head that has been spotted hundreds of times in the Vancouver Island area (and beyond) in the past 200 years. Is it the real deal, or the desperate imaginings of 2 quasi-scientists? Next, we'll discuss a cryptid you've heard us mention before... the infamous Ogopogo. We'll dig into the First Nations origins of the story, and learn about how much...2024-08-091h 29Easy Bake CovenEpisode 121: A Huntress With ImpunitySend us a textIt’s our first news update in what feels like forever! And you better believe it’s a good one. We’re covering crime-fighting eleven year old girls, babies who survive the unthinkable and idol culture in Japan. We’ll hear about Halee’s latest obsession - a self-published memoir laden with conspiracy theories, gifted by a fellow islander. Elise promises a future reading from a sure-to-be classic in erotic vampire fiction, and we’ll give our opinions on the hotly debated Ballerina Farm expose. Need I say more? Happy haunting! Get in touc...2024-08-021h 11Easy Bake CovenEpisode 117: Florida, ManSend us a textThe world is just as depraved as it was last news update, folks. Maybe even more so. And it seems a lot of the depravity resides in Florida! A man killed an entire family and then burned the evidence, but not before FaceTiming a friend with everything visible on camera. A woman murdered her boyfriend by zipping him up in a suitcase as she filmed his struggle, and later claimed she just fell asleep. There may be many criminals in the Sunshine State, but they’re certainly not the brightest. Halee brings some up...2024-06-211h 08Easy Bake CovenEpisode 113: Halee Does the Business (At UFO Fest)Send us a textThis week, everyone's "good thing" is going to be that Halee went to UFO Fest and has returned to delight us with her findings. Shocker - aliens are real. Duh! We'll hear compelling firsthand accounts from military whistleblower Ryan Graves, and best of all, we'll get Jessiah's take on all things spooky. In the news, we'll hear about witches and warlocks duking it out (aka, old people being taken advantage of.) We'll learn that cheese mongers don't just specialize in cheese, but also defend themselves with it, and we'll get some pressing updates...2024-05-241h 10Easy Bake CovenEpisode 110: All About OrbsSend us a textCoven, this week is a big one for halee and Lisey. It's rare that we're wrong... and it's even more rare that we would admit that we're wrong. But this week we may just be ready to admit that we were wrong about orbs! After hearing a spooky and intriguing tale, halee took a deep dive into orbs and found that the blurry 'orb' photos we see online are truly misrepresenting this fascinating phenomenon. In today's episode we'll take a trip all around the world to hear about spooklights, will-o'-the-wisps, and all kinds...2024-05-031h 20Easy Bake CovenEpisode 109: Boner CollectorsSend us a textDo you dream of finding old bones? Have you ever thought about joining your favorite podcast on a bone hunting expedition? Does the mere thought give you a boner? Dude, same. Maybe one day. In the meantime, join us as we uncover the latest bone-chilling, ooky spooky news. Okay, enough bone puns. They're not humerus. STOP. This week we'll talk about a potential human sacrifice made to a family of sasquatch, pirate bones uncovered in the UK, the world's worst niece who brought her dead uncle to the bank and potential AI imagery us...2024-04-261h 09Easy Bake CovenEpisode 101: Don't Be A Tosser (Of Trees)Send us a textHappy March, Coven! With a new month comes plenty of new strangeness. In Europe, we have a submerged stone wall that's at least 10,000 years old, and a tree-tossing mom risking it all for glory. In the northeast, we have halee's dream scenario- bigfoot prints in the Hudson Valley! And some excitement as our favorite hairy cryptid is coming to the big screen soon. We'll talk about haunted homes, a pregnant stingray (thanks immaculate conception?) and the scariest thing of all- mommy bloggers. All that and more when you tune in for this week's w...2024-03-0156 minEasy Bake CovenEpisode 100: Without a Trace- The Disappearance of Samantha SayersSend us a textDearest coven, today marks an important milestone for EBC… our 100th episode! To celebrate, we’re taking it back to the beginning of Elise and Halee’s friendship and covering the mystery/true crime(?) story that started it all! On August 1st, 2018, Samantha Sayers left her Seattle apartment to climb Vesper Peak in the Cascade mountain range. Sam was a relatively experienced hiker who loved Seattle for its easy access to the great outdoors. She signed her name in a log book at the trail head, was seen summiting the mountain by several witnes...2024-02-231h 56Easy Bake CovenEpisode 95: A Package from BonefieldSend us a textIt's happening, Coven. Aliens are finally making their presence known - or at least that's how it seems in this latest news update! We've got UFO sightings, alien shadows and panels blowing off airplanes. Just kidding - that one was totally a human error, and we're all the more terrified because of it. This week, we're talking about proof of the afterlife, violent offenders using Spiderman tactics to attack judges and bear sightings in India and Halee's backyard. Best of all, we'll take a walk down memory lane to revisit our very own...2024-01-191h 15Easy Bake CovenEpisode 92: The Stephenville LightsSend us a textStrap yourselves in, coven. We're about to bring you the closest thing to proof of a bonafide UFO sighting- short of being zapped up and probed, of course! This week we're covering the Stephenville Lights, a series of UFO sightings that happened over Texas dairy county in 2008. Over the course of a number of days, dozens of folks reported seeing strange lights and crafts in the sky. The subsequent investigation revealed some pretty tangible and compelling proof of something strange overhead. Today we also learn all about MUFON (The Mutual UFO Network, obviously...2023-12-291h 22Easy Bake CovenEpisode 89: Not Business As UsualSend us a textThere's some turbulence in the skies this week, Coven. An unexpected emergency has turned the world upside down and taken the podcast with it. Your two favorite witches are down to one and she's trying to her damndest to make the news interesting all on her own. We'll talk about another bear attack, bring you up to speed on that pedophile from American Airlines and uncover the not-so-shocking truth about the CIA's involvement with UFOs. It's not the same without Halee, but distance makes the heart grow fonder. She'll be back on her...2023-12-0822 minEasy Bake CovenEpisode 84: I'm a Slut for CryptidsSend us a textAre you, like us, feeling the post-Halloween blues? Melancholic at the thought that spooky season is coming to an end? If so, we understand and we feel your pain. But do not despair, coven! It's always spooky season here! This week's news includes many lessons learned about what can and can't be donated to a thrift store, a master class in long-term revenge, and just how much acid Goldie Hawn was tripping on in the California desert when an alien touched her face. We get updates on the douchey ghost tour company trying...2023-11-031h 17Easy Bake CovenEpisode 83: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (and the hot headless horseman)Send us a textIt's the most wonderful time of the year!!! Coven, it's nearly Halloween! And what better way to celebrate than to dive into one of our nation's most beloved spooky legends? Tonight, halee takes us through the history of Washington Irving's masterpiece 'The Legend of Spooky Hollow.' From Tarrytown's own spooky stories like a reclusive bohemian witch and the slain revolutionary war solider who lost his noggin, to tales of haunting specters the world over, this episode is an exploration into all things headless. Tune in for equal parts history and mystery, and...2023-10-271h 41Easy Bake CovenEpisode 82: This One’s a HootSend us a textThere’s never a dull moment in the world of the paranormal and true crime. This week, we’ll bring the best of the worst to you and yours. Funeral homes forget where dead bodies go, clowns haunt unsuspecting Scottish countrysides and witch doctors set swarms of bees on thieves. We’ll discuss whether Bigfoot has been found once and for all, glowing UFOs that were seen in the light of day and potato shaped asteroids made of metal. Halee nearly meets her maker when an “owl” threatens to beam her up. Hell, that sounds...2023-10-201h 00Easy Bake CovenEpisode 79: Getting down to SchabusinessSend us a textHappy Friday, coven! We've made it to the end of another wild week, and we're here to recap the insanity for you. From the depths of a ghostly well, to the cruising altitude of of a commercial jetliner (complete with pervy flight attendant) we have searched high and low to gather all the spookiest, strangest, and silliest stories. We've got murder, dismemberment, and halee's childhood memories of bible camp. Which is more horrific? Tune in to find out! Happy haunting! Get in touch! Follow us on in...2023-09-291h 10Easy Bake CovenEpisode 78: America's Most Haunted HousesSend us a textCoven, it's nearly October and we are continuing our enthusiastic plunge into spooky season. This week, Halee takes us on a tour of some of America's most haunted places. We'll start off with murder, mystery and intrigue in the south, and criss cross the country exploring haunts and ghouls. The sounds of disembodied laughter, sudden wafts of sweet perfume, and that uncomfortable feeling of someone breathing down your neck... these sensations are all too common in these eerie locales. Of course the episode wouldn't be complete without a couple tangents and a phantom...2023-09-221h 34Easy Bake CovenEpisode 75: You Can't Steal Your Neighbor's PorchSend us a textY'all, what is going on in the world?! From snake-biting security guards, to porch pirates taking on a whole new meaning... things are really out of control. In today's episode we cover photographic proof of ghosts, aliens, and a literal wolf man! Halee wants to believe and our own skeptical inquirer (and resident photoshop expert) Elise says not so fast! There are haunted coffee shops and dinosaur footprints, a true crime roundup, and the eclectic spooky potpourri only a babysode can provide. Happy Haunting! Get in touch! Fo...2023-09-011h 18Easy Bake CovenEpisode 74: Mysteries of The Maury Island IncidentSend us a textCoven, we've been building up to this day for nearly 2 years... and it's finally here! This week halee brings it back home, and dives into the juiciest local lore. That's right, we're covering the infamous Maury Island Incident! In 1947, the Cold War was in its infancy, and Americans were looking to the skies with fear. But after one fateful summer- nicknamed by many 'the summer of saucers'- we learned that Russian attacks weren't the only thing to be afraid of. The UFO sighting off Maury Island was one of the first American UFO s...2023-08-251h 25Easy Bake CovenEpisode 70: What Happened to The Sodder Children?Send us a textOn December 24th, 1945, a fire broke out at the Sodder residence in Fayetteville, West Virginia. Desperate parents George and Jennie frantically gathered their children, but by the next morning at 7AM as the ashes of their former home laid in a heap on the ground, 5 of their 9 children remained unaccounted for. Initially, the children were declared dead and the family mourned. But in the following weeks, they started to realize that things didn't quite add up, and doubt started to spread... could it possibly be that the children were still alive? This week we...2023-07-281h 29Easy Bake CovenEpisode 69: Feed Me Cheese Crackers and Play with my HairSend us a textYikes, y'all. These past few weeks have been wild in the world of weirdness and true crime. This week we talk about justice, we talk about faked abductions (PLURAL?!), and consequently we talk a lot about cheez-its. We also withdraw our previous comments about serial killers no longer existing because this week we talk about TWO. Of course there's a little influencer bashing, UFO shenanigans, and our speculations on how halee would fare in prison. Prepare for all the insane banter you've come to expect from us, with some seriously zany current events. 2023-07-211h 09
Introverted ExtrovertsTeam PeetaAs the world becomes obsessed with the hunger games once again, we thought it would be goofy for us to share our ideal hunger games line ups (yes, like the tik tok trend). We truly got confused on the difference between districts 3 and 5 and frankly our opinions make no sense. We hope your week is going well and (read this like Effie) may the odds be ever in your favor.Cheers!@halee_skandalis @tayloreitzel2023-04-1245 min
Introverted ExtrovertsIn n Out BurgerHello HelloThis week we discuss our ins and outs of 2023. Everyone has their own opinions (just like us) on what is in and out right now and these are some of ours! Maybe people do not have an opinion on instagram, low rise jeans, or how to spend their money in their 20s but we all know tramp stamps are back in style. We hope you are continuously thriving and having a good week thus far. CHEERS!@halee_skandalis @tayloreitzel2023-03-2950 min
Introverted Extrovertsoh canadaThings have really changed these last three years - for a lot of people. When the pandemic hit, we were on spring break ... and in Canada. This week we discuss how things have really changed for use since we all thought we were getting two more weeks of spring vacation - a true self reflecting episode.. CHEERS! @halee_skandalis @tayloreitzel2023-03-2351 min
Introverted ExtrovertsWe Love TheseHi Everyone!Join us this week as we go through our favorite products. We touch on skin-care, hair-care and clothing items. Tune in to hear what we have been up to for the past two weeks and help us decide if manifestation is in fact real. Cheers!@halee_skandalis @tayloreitzel2023-03-1456 min
Introverted ExtrovertsBefore We DieWelcome Back! Anyone ever climbed a mountain?Which is better, a breakfast nook or a conversation pit? Join us this week as we talk about all the things we want to do before we kick it. We hope you are all having a great week and we hope to spark some interest in creating your own bucket list!CHEERS!@halee_skandalis @tayloreitzel2023-02-2829 min
Introverted ExtrovertsLove WeekHappy Valentine's Week!Join us this week as we discuss all things Valentines - our thoughts, plans, and how it feels being single and in a relationship on this day. Do you guys also like to look at everyones instagram stories to be nosey?? Tell someone you love them this week!We love ya'll!Cheers!@halee_skandalis @tayloreitzel2023-02-1545 min
Introverted ExtrovertsA Raw and Real View on Post-GradThis week we discuss some great and not so great things about post graduation life. Join us this week as we get vulnerable about some hardships we have faced and how we get through them and some positives that we're looking forward to. CHEERS! @halee_skandalis & @tayloreitzel 2023-02-0747 min
Introverted ExtrovertsWe Watch Too Much TVWelcome back to another episode! Today we are going to talk about our favorite movies and TV shows. Is Shrek a masterpiece? Did Everything, Everywhere, All at Once change your life? Was the final season of GOT really bad? Could we tell you the name of any actor/actress? You will have to listen to find out!Cheers!@halee_skandalis @tayloreitzel2023-01-3159 min
Introverted ExtrovertsF is for Family and iPhonesJoin us this week as we talk about our 5 favorite things! Besides the obvious necessities, we wanted to share the things that we just cannot live without right now from food, clothes, apps, and places. We hope you guys have an amazing week and enjoy the episode!Cheers!@halee_skandalis @tayloreitzel2023-01-2342 min
Introverted ExtrovertsOur Insights on Living with FriendsJoin us this week as we talk about living with friends and discuss our experiences! We have been living together since college and we wanted to share some tips about how to navigate moving from friends to roommates. We hope y'all have a great week, thanks for tuning in! Cheers! @halee_skandalis and @tayloreitzel2023-01-1754 min
Introverted ExtrovertsPilot: Introduction to UsWelcome to the very first episode of Introverted Extroverts! We are so excited to begin our journey into the podcast world as best friends in our 20s who are trying to find our way. We hope you enjoy this little introduction to us and learn how we plan on formatting each episode in the future. We plan on launching every week! CHEERS! - @halee_skandalis & @tayloreitzel 2023-01-1021 min
WELCOME HEART: Living a Legacy LifeEp 161 A Legacy of Authentic Community for our Good and God’s Glory with Halee WoodHalee Wood is a coach, Bible Teacher, mentor and founder of RuntheRaceTogether.com. She knows the power, blessing and necessity of a living alongside others in strong, authentic community.
Hear her story of healing today and how God uses her experiences to help others along the way. Having been brought up impoverished and abused, early on she decided on two things:
1. to never get too close to anyone and,
2. to never disappoint
—until she could no longer live under that kind of pressure.
Jesus set her free in her 20's...2022-11-2138 minEasy Bake CovenEpisode 54 : Buried AliveSend us a textWhat's scarier than being buried alive? Honestly, nothing. This week we'll unearth various cases of premature internment and ways the fearful once chose to eliminate the threat. From safety coffins outfitted with bells and flags, to doctors squirting Belladonna into the eyes of the questionably deceased, there's no shortage of spooky details in this episode about the land of the living dead. We'll dig up stories of Alice Blunden who was buried alive twice, Stephen Small who was kidnapped and kept underground, and most recently, Young An whose husband tried to silence her...2022-11-111h 33Easy Bake CovenEpisode 51 : Conjuring Up Ed and Lorraine WarrenSend us a textParanormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren left their mark on the world of spooky things, lending a hand in creepy cases across the world. Their investigations of haunted houses and demonic possessions would bleed into books and famous movie franchises you're likely streaming this Halloween. But were they really blessed with a third eye? Or were they clever fraudsters who knew a cash cow when they found one? We'll uncover the origins of Ed and Lorraine's love story, the paintings that opened the doors for their paranormal investigations and the famous hauntings that...2022-10-211h 40Easy Bake CovenEpisode 49 : Midnight Massacre - The Villisca Axe MurdersSend us a textOn June 9, 1912, a midnight massacre would change the town of Villisca, Iowa, forever, creating harsh divides between classes, races, families and churches. After attending Sunday service, the Moore family returned home with guests Ina and Lena Stillinger, where they shared a plate of milk and cookies before retiring for the evening. An unknown assailant waited in the wings and gruesomely butchered all six of the Moores and the two Stillinger children. The killer's identity remains a mystery, but he left behind tell-tale signs of someone who'd done this before, making the string of a...2022-10-071h 42Easy Bake CovenEpisode 48 : The Mystery of Dyatlov PassSend us a textIn January of 1959, a team of young Russian college students set out on an expedition deep into the Ural mountains. Their diaries and the film found in their cameras tell a story of friends exploring together, having fun and laughing along the way. 10 days into their journey, for reasons unknown, the students cut their way out of their tent in the middle of the night, and ran out into the freezing cold in various states of undress. Weeks later, when they did not return as scheduled, search parties would set out and eventually...2022-09-301h 44Easy Bake CovenEpisode 47 : Witch Hunters : The Men Behind the MadnessSend us a textWe’re obviously pro-witch on Easy Bake Coven, but the same can’t be said of men in the 15th century. A woman who thought for herself was a threat to the crown, the household and even penises of men everywhere. You read that right! Men feared a witch could take away his member and hide it in a box. To mitigate such travesty, men took matters into their own hands and burned some 50,000 people at the stake. Tonight we’ll unveil the monstrous witch hunters of the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries and di...2022-09-231h 33Easy Bake CovenEpisode 46 : The Bell Witch HauntingSend us a textFriends, something in the air is changing. It's cooler and crisper. The sun is setting earlier. Do you, dear coven, know what this means? Fall is here, and Spooky Season is officially upon us. And what better way to kick off our favorite time of year than with a witch haunting story. Yes, that's right. A haunting committed by a witch. From 1817-1820, the Bell family of Adams, Tennessee, experienced what many would consider one of the first bonafide hauntings in contemporary American history. And if legend is to be believed, t...2022-09-161h 27Easy Bake CovenEpisode 45 : The Girls Who Glowed in the DarkSend us a textCorporations don’t have your best interests at heart. Shocker. Never was the case more true than in the 1920s when radium took the world by storm. Discovered by Marie and Pierre Curie, this radioactive element was incorporated into every facet of American life. Radium infused butter? You betcha. Radium-lined glasses? Yep! You could even get your hands on radium face wash. So it raised zero red flags when young girls lined up to work for the United States Radium Corporation, painting watch faces and instrument panels with glow-in-the-dark radium powder. The radium gir...2022-09-091h 30Easy Bake CovenEpisode 44 : The Unsolved Mystery of DB CooperSend us a textOn November 24, 1971, a man wearing a trench coat and sunglasses walked into Portland International Airport carrying a black attache case, walked up to the Northwest Orient Airlines counter and slapped down cash. He gave his name as Dan Cooper and purchased a flight to Seattle, leaving that afternoon. That day would go down in infamy, as the day "DB Cooper" hijacked a flight, demanded cash and a parachute, and bailed into the middle of nowhere, never to be seen again. On this week's episode we take a deep dive into the mystery of...2022-09-021h 51
Christian Curious95. What Do Kids Think Adults Should Know About Their Generation?Teaching between generations is often one-way. In the home, parents teach their kids. In school, teachers teach the children. But what if we changed direction to see what we can learn from children? The Scriptures place a high value on children. When the disciples asked who was greatest in the kingdom of heaven, Jesus answered, “‘Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?’ And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them and said, ‘Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom o...2022-08-2627 minEasy Bake CovenEpisode 43 : Katherine Knight - The Hanna Lecter of AustraliaSend us a textIf you plan to make stew for dinner, maybe rethink your menu. Things get pretty heavy as we embark on our first cannibalism story : the absolute horror show of Australia's Katherine Knight, also known as Hanna Lecter. A product of sexual abuse and household horrors, Katherine was almost doomed from the start. As an adult, she'd consistently abuse her partners and go so far as to threaten murder. Her prized possession was a set of butcher knives from her time as a slaughter-house employee. We'll dig in to the many failed relationships of...2022-08-261h 26Easy Bake CovenEpisode 42 : Elisa Lam & The Infamous Cecil HotelSend us a textWhen the bizarrely haunting video of Elisa Lam in the elevator of the Cecil Hotel was released in 2013, folks across the country were intrigued. But the strange and tragic history of the Cecil goes back far beyond 2013, nearly 100 years to its opening in 1924. This week Halee takes us through the storied hotel's very troubling past. From unsolved murders, to serial killer tenants, to douchey ghost hunters... this hotel has seen it all. The hotel's tragic past culminated in the seemingly mysterious disappearance of Elisa Lam in 2013, which we'll try our best to get...2022-08-191h 40Christian CuriousEpisode 94: Who is Generation Z?Millennials are perhaps the most studied generation in history. For years, new studies on Millennials seemed to be published every day. But there is a new generation on the rise; a generation markedly different from preceding generations: Generation Z.Born anywhere from 1996 to 2012, we still have much to learn about this generation. In this episode of Christian Curious, Dr. Halee chats with two members of Gen Z to learn more...2022-08-1628 minEasy Bake CovenEpisode 41: Lost & Found - Juliane Koepcke, Katherine Van Alst & Steven KubackiSend us a textIs there anything scarier than being lost? Sometimes the journey to be found is even worse. Such was the case for these three adventurers who found themselves trapped in unforgiving territory. We'll uncover the hiding place of 8-year-old Katherine Van Alst who disappeared in Devil's Den State Park in 1946. We'll travel to the Amazon with Juliane Koepcke, whose world came crashing down one fateful Christmas Eve in 1971. Stranded in the dense jungle, Koepcke was forced to put one shoeless foot in front of the other after unimaginable trauma. Finally, we'll close with Steven K...2022-08-121h 33
The Republican ProfessorHome-Sick for a Place That Doesn't Exist Anymore: Spiritual Formation Scholar & Christian Curious Radio Host Dr. Halee Gray Scott, Ph.D. (Ep. 75)"Halee, what happened to you was rape. And if you don't call it that, you're never going to get better," Halee’s co-worker said to Halee when she finally told someone the true story 4 months later.
Our guest today is the Christian spiritual formation and leadership scholar Dr. Halee Gray Scott, Ph.D. She speaks with a slight, charming Texas drawl.
"I grew up in serious country," Texas-native Dr. Halee Gray Scott, Ph.D., begins her story by saying. "I swam in crocodile-infested waters" exploring the nooks and crannies of the East-Texas wilderness. Her childhood was at the same time id...2022-08-061h 56Easy Bake CovenEpisode 39 : The Strange Disappearance of Marcia MooreSend us a textWe consider ourselves pretty spooky bitches, but sometimes there’s things that make us go “hmm…” Such is the case with the strange disappearance of Marcia Moore. A student of New Age philosophy, Marcia practiced yoga, believed in reincarnation and heavily studied the effects of psychedelic drugs on human spirituality. Four husbands, seven books and many doses of ketamine later, and Marcia Moore found herself closer than ever to the divine until she disappeared one wintry night. Was it murder? Suicide? Kidnapping? Or had Marcia simply dematerialized back into the universe? Join us as we tr...2022-07-291h 44Easy Bake CovenEpisode 38 : Where Nightmares Come True - A Listener StorySend us a textPlease ensure your seatbelts are securely fastened, as this week's listener story is about to take you on a wild ride. This week we interview our wonderful friend and listener Alyssa, who worked for a certain *magical* theme park for many years, and saw many strange things. From haunted hotels, to ghostly staff members who never got to clock out from their final shift, she shares the haunted goings on of one of America's favorite destinations. She makes a strong case for getting mixed up in the magic of ouija boards- will Halee...2022-07-221h 11Easy Bake CovenEpisode 36 : Fiery InnocenceSend us a textAll's well that ends well, and suffice to say Halee's trip to Scotland did not end well at all. We're coming to you live from across the pond to give some life updates and throw together a half-assed episode to keep your interests piqued. We feel pretty proud we showed up at all as shit pretty much hit the fan. Halee will share her story (the scariest we've ever told on the podcast) and we'll read aloud some listener submissions. To finish it up, Elise will share a spooky short story written in 11...2022-07-081h 05Easy Bake CovenEpisode 34 : Beyond Bigfoot - A Hairy HistorySend us a textHe's everyone's favorite big guy, even with only four toes and a stinky disposition. You love to question him, really want to believe in him, and can't quite disprove him. It's a bear! It's a costumed man! It's Bigfoot! Whether you call him Sasquatch, Bigfoot or maybe even Yeti, everyone has some version of this bi-pedal beast who lives in the woods. This week, Halee navigates our favorite cryptid's origin story, some questionable proof of his existence and the film that made him famous. As always, Joe Nickell tries to crash the party...2022-06-241h 31Christian Curious87. How is Christianity Unique Among Other Religions?Christianity is the most practiced religion in the world, but what makes it different from the rest? What aspects compel people to believe the claims of Jesus over alternate world views? In this episode of Christian Curious, Dr. Halee Gray Scott speaks with apologist and author, Dr. Doug Groothius, who recently published a new edition of his classic work Christian Apologetics. Listeners will learn how to think deeply about and defend their faith.Shownotes: https://www.christiancurious.com/blog/what-makes-christianity-unique-among-other-religions2022-06-2228 minEasy Bake CovenEpisode 33 : Helen Duncan - The Last Witch of ScotlandSend us a textThe most infamous witch trials are synonymous with Salem, but the most recent happened in the UK less than 80 years ago. This week, we'll dive in to the 1944 witch trial of Helen Duncan and the leaked war time secrets that inevitably found her in court. We'll unveil her haunted past and explore the rise of Spiritualism in a country ravaged by war. Was Helen Duncan truly blessed with otherworldly powers? Or was she a clever girl who knew how to work the system? We'll explore all that and more, closing with a delicious P...2022-06-171h 39Easy Bake CovenEpisode 32 : The Real Amityville HorrorSend us a textOn November 13, 1974, the small Long Island hamlet of Amityville was rocked by a gruesome crime. At 112 Ocean Avenue, 6 members of the same family were murdered in bed as they slept. Before the books, movies, and tales of demonic possession, there was the DeFeo family. Join us this week as we explore the real horror of what happened in Amityville, and unravel the myths of America’s “most haunted” house. Things only get spookier as Halee and Joe Nickell agree for the first time ever- what’s scarier than that?! For our little something sweet, E...2022-06-101h 28Easy Bake CovenEpisode 31 : The Disappearance of Glen and Bessie HydeSend us a textThis week we head into the backcountry with the disappearance of Glen and Bessie Hyde, last seen paddling through the turbulent waters of the Grand Canyon National Park. It's 1928 and the park is in its infancy, drawing outdoor enthusiasts and daredevils alike. The Hydes sought to break records and gain notoriety during their 600-mile paddle trip. But in December, their family reported them missing when they failed to arrive in Needles, CA. They would never been seen again - or would they? We'll dig in to their river route, possible theories and crazy...2022-06-031h 27Easy Bake CovenEpisode 30 : You Knew This Was Coming: A Listener Premonition StorySend us a textThis week in EBC land, we welcome back everyone's favorite spooky mama! Halee's mom Lori is here to share some of her creepiest experiences yet... her witchy premonitions. She takes us on a journey from childhood gut instincts that terrified those around her, to the time she probably saved Halee's life by listening to her intuition (believe it or not, that's not even an exaggeration!) We drink wine, we touch on our favorite classic youtube videos, and we learn important lessons in listening to your gut. We'll even cover a few famous premonition...2022-05-271h 26Easy Bake CovenEpisode 29 : The Exorcism of Roland DoeSend us a textThings get real spooky as we dive into "the deep dark waters of Satan's hell hole," aka the super metal exorcism of Roland Doe. This 1949 real-life horror story was the inspiration behind William Blatty's "The Exorcist," one of the greatest horror novels and films of all time. We'll get into the origins of Roland's possession and read through diary entries made by one of the priests on site. Of course we'll talk about weird happenings on William Friedkin's set, including deaths, unexplained fires and backbreaking injuries. And we'll wrap it all up in a...2022-05-201h 37Christian CuriousEpisode 84: How Can You Be a Great Mom Without Losing Your Own Identity?Many women struggle to maintain their interests, hobbies, friendships, and even their identities once they become a mother. Many feel guilty for taking time for self-care. But as we all know, we have to take care of ourselves first before we care care for others.So how can we be a great mom and still maintain our own identity? Today, Halee and Caryn Rivadeneira address that question.Caryn is an award-winning author of more than twenty books for both children and adults. Her work has appeared in Sojourners, Christianity Today, Relevant, ThinkChristian, and Engineering and...2022-05-1726 minEasy Bake CovenEpisode 28 : The Alien Abduction of Betty & Barney HillSend us a textOn September 19th, 1961, Betty and Barney Hill began the final leg of their drive home to Portsmouth, NH from a spontaneous road trip to Niagara Falls. It was late at night, and as they snaked their way through New Hampshire's White Mountains on a remote and windy highway, Betty spotted a strange light in the sky. By dawn, they found themselves confused and disheveled, unable to account for their evening and what exactly went on. Join us as we walk step by step through Betty and Barney's fateful trip home, as they experienced w...2022-05-131h 29Christian CuriousEpisode 83: What Makes a Good Mom?On this weeks episode, Halee is joined by Caryn Rivadeneira, author more than twenty books including Mama's Got a Fake I.D. and Saints of Feather and Fang. Halee and Caryn explore the question, "What makes a good mom?" Ladened with so many expectations from both self and society, it can be difficult to discern what it really means to be a good mom. To find out more about Caryn, visit her website. 2022-05-1029 minChristian CuriousEpisode 82: How Do You Know You're In a Toxic Church?Churches (and church leaders) behaving badly top news headlines far too often. So how do you know if you're in a toxic church?Today, Halee will be discussing the factors that can help you identify if you are in a toxic church. She is joined by Laura McKnight Barringer, author of the book, A Church Called Tov. Listen in as Halee and Laura discuss how to know if you're in a toxic church.You can find out more about Laura by visiting her on Instagram. 2022-05-1027 minEasy Bake CovenEpisode 27 : Terror in Tampa Bay - The Oba Chandler StorySend us a textIn June 1989, Tampa Bay was terrorized when three female bodies floated to the surface, shocking unsuspecting boaters. The women would later be identified as Joan, Michelle and Christe Rogers, tourists visiting from Ohio. With limited clues guiding investigators, it would take three years for the case to be pinned on Oba Chandler. Elise guides us through his murky past and explores how this shocking case affected the entire state. We'll also delight in some tasty treats made by Halee, and will discover some shocking truths about our favorite vintner. Kim may not be w...2022-05-061h 39Easy Bake CovenEpisode 25 : Spooky Hour - Unsolved MysteriesSend us a textWho doesn't love a good unsolved mystery? While we couldn't get Robert Stack on the show (RIP) we tried to channel his inner spookiness as we dove deep into some of the world's greatest unsolved mysteries. We'll chat about the Lady of the Dunes and her claim to fame in one of America's favorite films, mysterious lights that appeared over Montreal and the devil's visit to Dover. There's too many unsolved mysteries for our liking, but we're more than happy to share how spooky the world is with all of you. We'll be...2022-04-151h 24Easy Bake CovenEpisode 24 : Charles Lindbergh's Crime of the CenturySend us a textIt's always disappointing to learn that our childhood heroes aren't always who they seem. Never was there a truer example than the famous aviator Charles Lindbergh. With more than one skeleton in his closet, Lindbergh was famous for more than just flying non-stop across the Atlantic Ocean. In 1932, tragedy gripped the nation when his 20-month-old son Charles Jr. was taken through a nursery window. Thirteen ransom notes and monetary demands take us all over New York and New Jersey as we try to uncover the true kidnapper and investigate why they'd take sweet...2022-04-081h 15Easy Bake CovenEpisode 21 : The Scarring Saga of StigmataSend us a textOur podcast is old enough to drink! And you're gonna need one to make it through this roller coaster ride of an episode. Elise takes a deep dive into the Catholic religion and shares strange accounts of Stigmata. More than 300 people claim to have received the marks of Christ's crucifixion on their hands, feet, sides and heads. We'll dig into some of the most famous accounts, from the beloved St. Francis of Assisi to a 10-year-old girl diagnosed with "Easter Bleeding Syndrome." We'll hear about theories and discuss other odd phenomena surrounding Catholicism...2022-03-181h 33