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The Tales We TellEp. 230: John Edward JonesWe're back! After an unexpected delay, Hannah and Katy are back, battling technical difficulties and failing computers. This week, Hannah tells Katy the tragic story of John Edward Jones and his disastrous encounter with Nutty Putty Cave. There's not a lot of fun to be had with this, but the girls make the best of it with fun facts about Silly Putty, call backs to our buddy Floyd Collins, and more! Plus, a special announcement (and our reason for missing last week.)So pour your drinks, cancel your caving expedition, and join us for this ominous tale!
2024-09-1842 minThe Tales We TellEp. 220: The Clurichaun (LIVE!)It's the LIVE show!! This week, Hannah and Katy recorded live at Pinky's Pub in downtown New Bern, and Hannah told a whole bunch of people about the mythical Clurichaun--the impish Irish fairy that haunts wine cellars, taverns, and pubs! There's a fun new drinking game, a signature drink, some creative Clurichaun names, and lots of laughs! This was recorded in a busy bar, so please excuse the background noise. Pour your dinks (the signature drink: Jameson, lemon juice, simple syrup, and a red wine floater), lock up your wine cellars, and join us for our second e...
2024-07-031h 17The Tales We TellEp. 216: George R. KellyGet ready for a new drinking game! Play along with Katy as Hannah tells her the story of George Barnes (aka: George Kelly) and the spectacular, if not poorly planned, kidnapping he pulled off during America’s Gangster Era. And see if you can figure out which infamous figure we’re talking about before Katy does (no cheating!) From smooth talking bank robbers, to fumbled kidnappings (with IOU’s), to an unnecessarily complicated ransom-exchange plan, the girls cover it all, and go through a whole bottle of wine. So pour your own drink of choice, sit back, and joi...
2024-06-052h 00The Tales We TellEp. 198: Alcatraz, pt. 6: Sam ShockleyIt’s the episode Hannah’s been waiting for! This week, Hannah finally tells Katy the tragic story of inmate, Sam Shockley, and how he was failed by the system at every stage of his life. From the time he was a teenager, until he was caught up in the Battle of Alcatraz as an adult and unfairly executed by the state, Sam is the prime example of why mental health advocacy matters, why prison reform matters, and why we won’t stop talking about either one. Pour the stiff drinks if you’ve got ‘em, and brace yours...
2024-01-312h 21The Tales We TellEp. 189: Joshua MadduxHappy Thanksgiving! This week, Hannah brings us the unsolved story of Joshua Maddux, and tells Katy about how this goofy, free-spirited young man went out for a walk in the Colorado wilderness one day, and never returned home. The girls talk Forrest Gump, body positions (Katy generously gets on the floor and does some contortion work for Hannah's "needs-a-visual" mind), gynecologist visits, forensic evidence, and chimney construction. It's not the most uplifting episode for the holidays, but it will definitely give you something to talk about if you need to steer the dinner conversation away from politics. S...
2023-11-221h 05The Tales We TellEp. 186: The ConjuringIs your house full of flies, gross smells, and has doors that open and close on their own? You may be living with a demon (or a cat... or both!) Happy Halloween! It's the final installment of our true stories behind the scary movies series, and this week, Hannah tells Katy the very true story behind The Conjuring! In her very best effort to consolidate 1500 pages of narrative, Hannah tells Katy about the Perron family's harrowing ordeal in Harrisville, RI where they lived with moving objects, disembodied voices, full-body apparitions, and much much more for nearly 10 years. Katy is...
2023-11-011h 53The Tales We TellEp. 181: Escape from Alcatraz, Pt. 2We lied about this only be two-parts: this week, since Hannah can't stop falling down Alcatraz rabbit holes, she tells Katy more about the deplorable conditions of the prison, including arbitrary rules, the Dungeon, unlawful physical assaults, and a murder trial that highlighted it all for a brief moment in history. The girls get a little ranty in this one (it is prison-reform, after all), go a bit deeper into the criminal backgrounds of a few inmates, and plan a potential future trip to the Rock itself. Hannah promises to cover the original Morris/Anglin escape in next week's...
2023-09-271h 54The Tales We TellUnion Screaming HouseHow would you handle your child telling you there was a man in their room in the middle of the night? How bout a demon clown? This week, Hannah tells Katy the story of the LaChance family and their harrowing experience living in the Union Screaming House in 2001. The girls find out (again) that Katy is much braver than Hannah, talk about kids talking to ghosts, and discuss what to do if you're just as freaked out as your kid of the things that go bump in the night. This one chilled us to t...
2023-07-121h 59The Tales We TellEp. 169: Titanic Conspiracy TheoriesBillionaires cutting costs to make their cool new toy cheaper, and thus causing the watery deaths of others: sound familiar? This week, Hannah brings on special guest co-host Hannah M. to talk about the ship that started it all, and the careless billionaires that haven't changed in 100+ years. It's Titanic conspiracy theories! To say this one is chaotic is an understatement. The girls talk Irish accents, dolphin blowholes, Egyptian mummies, the Pillsbury Doughboy, and so so much more (with plenty of Titanic, 1997 references throughout). You don't want to miss this one!So pour your drinks, get your...
2023-07-052h 14The Tales We TellEp. 160: The Ramree MassacreOn February 19, 1945 on the Myanmarese island of Ramree, nearly 1,000 Japanese soldiers met a grisly fate in swampy, crocodile-infested waters. The sounds of their terrible deaths, and the gruesome stories of that night haunted those who were there, and snaked their way through history until we were left with a tale of mythic proportions. But was it true? And if not, is there really anything to fear in the truth? This week, Hannah tells Katy what really happened that night, and why you should still be very very very afraid. The girls talk survival tactics, why Katy is 1000000x braver...
2023-05-031h 10The Tales We TellEp. 159: The Poison AffairsIf you find a big, mysterious, red trunk full of poison (and labeled as belonging to someone else), better just leave it alone. French authorities in the 17th century did not do that, and thus began a scandal that would spur a social panic like France had never seen: the Poison Affairs. This week, Hannah tells Katy about the time one woman's tumultuous life (and poor decisions) opened the public's eyes to the possibility that anyone and everyone was involved in witchcraft and/or poisoning. We promise, it's not as dark of an episode as we're making it sound...
2023-04-261h 18The Tales We TellEp. 157: The Ariel School IncidentOn a hot September day in Ruwa, Zimbabwe, 62 school children witnessed something that startled, amazed, and terrified them. Leave it to the adults to muddle up what it actually was. This week, Hannah tells Katy about the Ariel School Incident: an account that, if true, is one of the largest mass Close Encounters of the Third Kind. There's bad alien hair cuts, frazzled moms, homemade geiger counters, and our old friend (from Episode 11!), the Tikoloshe! Plus, the girls discuss their various hypothetical reactions to an alien encounter (spoiler: Katy would be much more calm than Hannah.)This...
2023-04-121h 02The Tales We TellEp. 155: Ghostly Prostitutes (Tell We Tale!)Surprise! We interrupt this two-part serial killer series with a Tell We Tale because Hannah went out and lost her stupid voice and needed Katy to step in and save the day. So this week, Katy tells Hannah about how the West was built by miners and prostitutes, and how many of those prostitutes are still around.... because they died in traumatic ways. The girls discuss more potential stops on their inevitable road trip, what on earth "Brick Top" could be referring to when she nicknamed herself, and why you should just say no to a hotel room where...
2023-03-291h 04The Tales We TellEp. 153: SasquatchHappy Anniversary to us!!! It's been THREE fabulous years of making this podcast for your guys, and to celebrate, Hannah and Katy are talking about their new favorite topic: Bigfoot and her boobies. J/k (sort of). This week, Hannah tells Katy all about Sasquatch, from their history in North American indigenous culture, to alleged captures (spoiler alert: Sasquatch has never been captured), to sightings and stories. And of course, where there are Sasquatch stories, there are men commenting on her boobs. All of this and so much more, all while eating cake and sipping on Jungle Juice (aka: s...
2023-03-151h 31The Tales We TellEp. 150: The Dull-Eyed KillerIf you weren't worried about a serial killer with unsettling eyes who draws instructional pornographic graffiti, and has never been caught, then you're about to be! This week, Hannah tells Katy about the Dull-Eyed Killer, who terrorized the women of Cheropovets, Russia in the mid to late aughts. Hannah will struggle with both Russian and English words, and Katy will teach her a new mnemonic device for remembering how to pronounce "garrote". Also discussed: what makes pornographic graffiti pornographic vs. instructional? And can we please start narrowing down the age gap when describing suspects, because "between 30 and 50" means nothing!
2023-02-221h 09The Tales We TellEp. 149: Irrational FearsWhat are you afraid of? After listening to this episode, you might have a few things to add to the list. This week, Hannah and Katy take on listeners' irrational fears and find out why they're not so irrational after all. From a sticky, toothy grinned devil-child breaking into your room at night, to every day contraptions that are just waiting to kill you in the most horrific ways, and why shopping will never be the same again. Your therapist might not approve of this episode (Hannah's did not approve of the research), but it is technically Dante/David...
2023-02-151h 14The Tales We TellEp. 146: Issei SagawaWhat's in that suitcase that the small, sketchy-looking guy just hid in some bushes in the park in Paris late at night? Do yourself a favor, and just skip straight to calling the police. This week, Hannah tells Katy the story of Issei Sagawa, the man who made the girls break their rule about shaming people's sexual kinks (when they involve killing other people, you get all the shame). Without giving away too many spoilers here are some things to look forward to in this episode: Katy getting tasked with all the French pronunciation, a discussion about how you l...
2023-01-251h 29The Tales We TellEp. 145: Hannah CrannaCar trouble, a pesky neighborhood rooster, and wiping out on the sidewalk… Have Hannah and Katy been cursed by a witch? Was Hannah a petty witch in a past life, handing out curses over pie? This week, the girls talk about the legend of Hannah Cranna, the Wicked Witch of Monroe! Find out why this mysterious, resourceful, and robust lady was villainized by her peers, and what became of her after her death. It’s been awhile since we did a witchy tale, and this one feels like just the right fit! So pour the drinks, get the s...
2023-01-181h 00The Tales We TellEp. 136: The Blackout RipperHappy (belated) Halloween! This week, Hannah and Katy break out the hard liquor to talk about one of history's more gruesome spree killers: The Blackout Ripper. During the London blackouts of 1942, a killer hid in plain sight and viciously attacked five women in six days. Gordon Cummins killed at least three women (although he is suspected of two more), and used the cover of the darkness to help conceal his crimes. Just an all around asshole, that you will love to hate. Don't worry, this episode has a satisfying ending. So pour your drinks (the girls chose w...
2022-11-021h 22The Tales We TellEp. 128: The Hinterkaifeck MurdersOn the morning of April 4, 1922, a chilling scene met Albert Hofner as he approached a small farmstead on the outskirts of town for a scheduled appointment to repair some farm equipment. The yard and house were eerily still; the only sound came from the livestock contentedly grazing, or the small watchdog that was kept in the barn barking from time to time. The family would not come out to meet him. What he couldn’t know at the time was that just feet away from where he eventually began silently working on the feed machine, were the bodies of si...
2022-09-071h 13The Tales We TellEp. 127: The Beast of GévaudanIn the countryside of 18th century Southern France, a mysterious beast wreaked havoc on innocent shepherds and helpless women who found themselves alone in the woods. The king intervened and sent his finest huntsmen, but to no avail, and the beast continued its reign of terror. This week, Hannah tells Katy about this elusive cryptic and what finally brought the horror to an end. The girls discuss the varied descriptions of the animal (including Hannah’s own creative interpretation), and what it could have been!This one is wild and full of rabbit holes and lots of dr...
2022-08-311h 17The Tales We TellEp. 125: The Harpe BrothersWelp. We accidentally did another baby murder episode and we are really sorry. This week, Hannah tells Katy the story of the Harpe brothers, AKA: America’s first serial killers, AKA: the worst people you’ve ever met. The girls talk about all the reasons to hate these two assholes (there are plenty), while Hannah tries to bribe her way back into Katy’s good graces with cookies and wine (it only kinda works). This one is full of senseless murders, easy-to-break-out-of jails, and pretty satisfying ends.Pour your drinks, grab a sweet treat, and join us for th...
2022-08-171h 09The Tales We TellEp. 124: Leonarda CianciulliCome in, sit down, and have a glass of wine and some tea cakes! This week, Hannah tells Katy about Leonarda Ciannciulli, AKA: the Soap Maker of Coreggio. The girls talk about whether this month's episode theme is earthquakes or baby murders (sorry everyone), why you being called a spinster should be a term of endearment, and why you really shouldn't take the homemade soap your weird neighbor offers you. It's spooky and creepy and all kinds of gross! So pour those drinks and join us for this dark tale! Catch Up: 00:30 - 06:00Story: 06:00...
2022-08-1043 minThe Tales We TellEp. 120: The Pollock SistersDo you believe in reincarnation? This week, Hannah tells Katy the story of the Pollock sisters: two young girls who were tragically killed and allegedly reincarnated as their twin sisters. If it sounds confusing, it is. Listen to Hannah get all the names mixed up (they all start with “j” sounds!!) while Katy plays dutiful devil’s advocate. There’s lots of tangents, but the girls try their best to stay on track. It’s definitely an interesting case with no clear answers. So our your drinks, listen in, and tell us what you think!Sources:
2022-07-131h 30The Tales We TellEp. 113: The Disappearance of MH370Cancel all your immediate travel plans and make arrangements to get through life without ever getting on a plane again. This week, the Hannah tells Katy about the unsolved disappearance of Malaysian Airlines Flight 370. The girls touch on some of the wilder conspiracy theories, briefly try to explain/understand radar, and talk about another wildly terrifying plane crash, and why checklists are important. Katy still claims she'll get on a plane again, while Hannah has decided if she can't drive there, she's not gong. Listen and decide for yourself!Tell us your theories, thoughts, and conspiracies too!
2022-05-251h 14The Tales We TellEp. 108: The Eyeball Killer, pt. 2How hard is it to yank out someone’s eyeball? Why you should always keep track of your x-acto blades. And all the possible uses a serial killer might have for loose eyeballs. This week, Hannah is back with special guest cohost, the other Hannah, to conclude the story of Charles Albright, aka: the Eyeball Killer.This one is just as bizarre (and a bit less boozy) than the first one, so pour your drink of choice, and settle in for the final chapter!Sources: https://www.texasmonthly.com/news-politics/see-no-evil-3/https://en.wik...
2022-04-2058 minThe Tales We TellEp. 107: The Eyeball Killer, pt. 1Overbearing mothers, taxidermy, a fascination with eyes, and likely some kind of personality disorder. Mix it all together and add a dash of white privilege, and you get this week’s story about Charles Albright, AKA: The Eyeball Killer! This week, Hannah is joined by special guest cohost, Hannah (a different one, we promise) to talk about the wild series of events that led to some of Dallas’s most grizzly murders. This one ended up being longer than we thought, so stay tuned for Part 2. Pour your drinks, cover your eyes (for safe keeping), and settle in fo...
2022-04-131h 05The Tales We TellEp. 104: The Sultan's PalaceA huge house in the middle of New Orlean’s French Quarter, rumors of exotic parties fueled by opium and sexy times, and a bloody massacre? This week, Hannah tells special guest host, JENNA, about the legend of the Sultan’s Palace in haunted New Orleans! The girls talk real estate prices, genital-themed wine, and spooky sightings, all while eating donuts. Plus, Hannah struggles to pronounce more French words. This is a delightful introduction to our series of guest hosts who are sitting in while Katy is on maternity leave. So sit back, grab some donuts...
2022-03-2328 minThe Tales We TellEp. 99: The Loch Ness MonsterWhat's lurking in the dark waters of the immense and mysterious Loch Ness? This week, due to some unforeseen events, Jarek brings Hannah a story from the Highlands of Scotland (or thereabouts.) That's right, the Partschs are talking about the infamous Loch Ness Monster! Is she a prehistoric beast, a seal, an eel, or just the product of an overactive imagination? Jarek and Hannah get into it all in this semi-impromptu episode.Special shoutout to Kyle, who introduced his lovely wife to the show, and who has issued a gaming-challenge to Jarek! Sources: https://ww...
2022-02-1629 minThe Tales We TellEp. 93: The Wineville Chicken Coop MurdersHappy 2022! We are starting the New Year off by talking about the story that inspired the 2008 movie, Changeling, an absolutely incompetent police department, reasons you could involuntarily commit women to psych wards in the 1920’s, and also an evil psychopathic young man who abused and murdered young boys on his farm. Hannah teaches Katy that all 8-12 year old boys look generally the same, and that the only reliable source on who they are is a handwriting expert and the Illinois school system. And Katy teaches Hannah when the FBI was invented and whether or not kidnapping is a fe...
2022-01-0557 minThe Tales We TellEp. 92: Goodnight KrampusMerry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Joyous Winter Solstice, etc.! We are spending time with our families and loved ones, so this week, you get to enjoy a cozy evening of Katy reading Hannah the children's bedtime story, Goodnight Krampus, by Kyle and Derek Sullivan. Stay tuned after the story for Hannah and Katy's gift exchange and general merriment. We hope you are all enjoying some time off with the people you hold dear. See you in 2022! Source: https://hazydellpress.com/store/krampusSupport the showFollow us @thetaleswetellpodcast on Facebook and I...
2021-12-2230 minThe Tales We TellEp. 87: The Vampire of DüsseldorfBlood, gore, and general awfulness! This one has all the trigger warnings, so proceed with caution. This week, Hannah tells Katy about the Vampire of Düsseldorf, aka: one of the worst serial killers to walk the streets of Germany. Join us for a new add on to the drinking game (you’ll hate it, but if Hannah had to say it 583092437 times, you have to suffer too), and find out how to avoid getting murdered (spoiler: no one is safe). Fun, heartwarming facts are peppered throughout, but still listen with caution. Pour your favorite drink, and buck...
2021-11-171h 21The Tales We TellEp. 85: The Grim ReaperThe lost episode lives! The Reaper himself may have tried to take this episode to “the other side” but we pried it out of his skeletal hands (aka: re-recorded) and are here with the resurrected story of the Grim Reaper and his many forms. Take a journey to 14th century Italy where filth and a misunderstanding of germs caused one of the deadliest pandemics in human history, and spawned the classic image of Death in his black robes, wielding a scythe. (Take a drink every time Hannah mispronounces "scythe"). Plus, find out about the pros and cons of dying hero...
2021-11-031h 04The Tales We TellEp. 81: JFK Assassination, pt. 1On November 22, 1963, while the world watched, John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, TX by a “lone” gunman. Two days later, his alleged killer was shot dead on live TV. This week, Hannah and Katy dive into the world of conspiracy theories, starting with one of the biggest mysteries in American history: who killed JFK? This one is full of LOTS of history, tattoo anecdotes, and wild speculations that just might make you a believer. We’re barely scratching the surface, but setting the stage for a dramatic conclusion next week! Pour your drink (correctly, unlike Hannah) and tak...
2021-10-061h 17The Tales We TellEp. 69: Haunted PaintingsIt's about time Hannah put her Art History degree from Salem College to good use! So this week, she is combining her love of art with her love of all things spooky, and telling Katy about THREE haunted paintings! From a weird and somewhat off-putting Ebay listing, to a cat/poltergeist-y energy in the home, to a truly malevolent image that even gave Katy chills, these paintings are something else. Whether they truly hold an evil energy, or are just downright creepy to look at, there's no denying that the stories behind these works will make you think twice.
2021-07-141h 06The Tales We TellEp. 68: Elizabeth BathoryShe's often called the world's most prolific serial killer, and pegged as one of the most evil women to ever live. Rumors of her cruelty were both imaginatively graphic, and sadistic. But were they true? This week, Hannah tells Katy about the legend herself: Elizabeth Bathory. Did she really thrive off the torture and murder of young servant girls and bathe in their blood? Or was she a powerful woman who was the victim of a jealous patriarchy? Or a little of both? You decide! Pour the drinks, and kindly excuse Hannah's attempts at Hungarian pronunciations. This o...
2021-07-0757 minThe Tales We TellEp. 66: The Houston StalkerWith COVID restrictions lifting and people getting back into the world, you might be tempted to leave your home and go somewhere fun, like a nightclub, or your job. But before you do, get a healthy dose of paranoia by listening to the stories of four young people, all brutally attacked while out enjoying life (or upon returning home from said enjoyment.) The Houston Stalker silently preyed on young women in the early 90's, and has never been identified. And this week, Hannah takes Katy through the linked victims, as well as those suspected to have been his victims.
2021-06-2358 minThe Tales We TellEp. 63: The Ocean is Trying to Kill YouDroves of people flocked to the beaches last week, many without an inkling of the deadly killer waiting there: the ocean. This week, Hannah tells Katy about the various ways that the Deep Blue is actually a murderous likely-sentient presence that is actively trying to cause your death. From its vastness and incredible depths to the killers floating around in it, the ocean is something to be feared, and Hannah is here to convince you of just that. Don't listen to this one on the beach. And make sure you have your favorite beverage in hand to p...
2021-06-021h 00The Tales We TellThe Tales We TellA podcast about spooky stories, unsolved mysteries, and local lore! Join Hannah and Katy every Wednesday as they explore the darker things in life. And follow us on Instagram at @thetaleswetellpodcast!Support the showFollow us @thetaleswetellpodcast on Facebook and Instagram, or thetaleswetellpodcast.comSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/thetaleswetellpodcast?Click here for merch!
2021-05-1800 minThe Tales We TellEp. 60: Belle GunnessWhat do you do after both your husbands and a couple of kids "accidentally" die and you find yourself left with a bunch of insurance money and a 48-acre farm? Hit the personal ads of course! This week, Hannah tells Katy about Belle Gunness, a Norwegian gal who came to the states in 1881 to chase the American Dream, and found herself with more suitors than she knew what to do with and a whole lot of land that was good for digging. Pour the drinks, update your Tinder profile, and get ready for the story of the I...
2021-05-121h 18The Tales We TellEp. 59: The Exorcism of Anneliese MichelIn 1975, two priests entered the home of 23 year-old Anneliese Michel and started what would become a ten month-long ordeal of freeing her from demonic forces that had taken control of her. Years earlier, Anneliese and her parents had sought the help of medical doctors in their search to find answers (and relief) for her increasingly frightening behavior. How and why her story culminated in 67 grueling exorcisms that would ultimately take a cruel toll on her body is complicated. This week, Hannah and Katy talk about the story that inspired the movie, The Exorcism of Emily Rose, and discuss what...
2021-05-051h 10The Tales We TellEp. 58: The Black DahliaIn 1947, the body of a beautiful woman was found horrifically mutilated in the streets on LA. Two days later, the media would dub her The Black Dahlia, and an investigation into her death would begin. 74 years later, and her killer is still unknown. This week, Hannah takes Katy down the wild road that is the story of Elizabeth Short, and her tragic death that captivated the world. Find out why she was so much more than just a beautiful corpse, and what it was about her story that made he front page news for over a month. P...
2021-04-281h 38The Tales We TellEp. 57: The Jersey DevilHave you ever found yourself driving down a dark road, or wandering through the forest alone, and caught a glimpse of something you couldn't explain? If you were in South Jersey, it might have been the infamous Jersey Devil! Picture a kangaroo with bat wings, horns, and cloven hooves, and you've got the general picture. This week, Hannah and Katy return to normalcy and talk about the elusive beast that haunts the Pine Barrens of New Jersey. Find out how the Quakers and Benjamin Franklin might have had a role in the creation of this legend, the r...
2021-04-211h 07The Tales We TellEp. 56: Nazi Human ExperimentationPart two of one of the toughest topics we have covered at TTWT. During WW2, as Nazi ideology overtook Germany and her people, millions of Jews were forcibly sent to concentration camps and killed. But their stories (and fates) were far from simple, and the hate and racism that formed the foundation of the Nazi party bred evil, and cruelty that no living being should have to endure. This week, Hannah talks about the human experimentation that happened in concentration camps by order of SS doctors who saw their prisoners as no more than lab rats, and t...
2021-04-141h 14The Tales We TellEp. 55: NazismTechnically, part one of two: We all know them. We all hate them. But where did it all start? This week, Hannah tells Katy about how Nazi Germany formed, what Nazi's actually believe (spoiler: everything you thought, and worse), and how an entire nation fed into the toxic and racist ideology that would eventually cost MILLIONS of lives. Find out why scientific racism isn't a thing, why you should know even just the basics of genetics before making legislations about it, and why seeing your peers buy into white supremacy and murder is way less far-fetched than you want...
2021-04-071h 16The Tales We TellEp. 54: Elaine ParentIn July 1990, the poorly dismembered body of Beverly McGowan was pulled from the Florida Everglades, her head and hands missing. That same day, Beverly's siblings had received mysterious letters from her stating her intentions to abruptly sell her condo, quit her job, and start over. A few days later, someone in a sloppily styled wig, possibly pretending to be a man pretending to be woman, reserved a rental car at Heathrow International Airport with a stolen credit card. This week, Hannah takes Katy down the twisted road that investigators followed while tracking down Beverly's killer, uncovering a multi-faced scammer...
2021-03-3155 minThe Tales We TellEp. 53: Vampires!Have you ever looked at a rotting corpse and thought, they sure look plumper than when they were alive... must be rising from the grave and feeding on the blood of innocent victims? Well you're not alone. Turns out, almost every culture in the world has lore about creatures returning from the dead (or having their dead bodies reanimated by demons) and wreaking havoc on their communities! This week, Hannah tells Katy about some of the reasons people came up with Vampire lore in the first place, and dives into a couple different variants on the blood sucking beast...
2021-03-241h 29The Tales We TellEp. 52: Women Who KillWho's tired of MEN getting all the attention for murdering people? We are! So, in honor of Women's Herstory Month (and, in celebration of our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY), Hannah and Katy explore three of herstory's women who killed. You'll learn about Frankie Silver, who almost got away with axe-murdering her husband and "hiding" the pieces that were left. Also, about Amelia Dyer, one of the most prolific serial killers in all of herstory (and history) who threw her tiny victims into the Thames and assumed they'd never be found. And finally, about Eva Dugan, the badass prostitute...
2021-03-171h 26The Tales We TellEp. 51 The Toybox Killer(s)In 1999 a woman was seen running naked through the streets of a small town in New Mexico, screaming about a torture dungeon she'd been kept in for the past two days. No one would believe just how unimaginably horrible her story would turn out to be. This week, Hannah tells Katy about the Toybox Killer, aptly named for the sadistic "toy box" he kept on his property, full of every conceivable torture device one could imagine. Find out why you should never trust Sam Elliot's ugly younger brother, why you should always keep your own cake mix on hand...
2021-03-101h 14The Tales We TellEp. 50: Eastern State PenitentiaryBetter late than never! In this week’s slightly belated episode, Hannah and Katy explore the haunting history of Eastern State Penitentiary, and discover how plans for rehabilitations and repentance dissolved into torture, torment, and inhumane conditions. Do the restless spirits of former inmates roam the abandoned halls of this deserted prison? Or is it the sadistic history that taints the space still? Pour your favorite drink (it’s Friday!!!) and find out in this Spooky Story!Make sure to follow us on IG: @thetaleswetellpodcast, on our website: www.thetaleswetellpodcast.com, and now on TikTok: @hanna...
2021-03-0553 minThe Tales We TellEp. 49: The Disappearance of the Jamison FamilyHas life ever overwhelmed you to the point that you just want to go live in a storage container in the middle of the Oklahoma wilderness? That's exactly how Sherilyn and Bobby Jamison felt in the fall of 2009. But somehow, their plan to start a new, simpler life for themselves and their six year-old daughter Madyson took a turn for the worse. This week, Hannah and Katy dive into what exactly happened to the Jamisons, and the strange (and spooky) circumstances surrounding their disappearance. No dogs were harmed in this story (thank goodness), and the girls break out the...
2021-02-241h 18The Tales We TellEp. 48: The Amityville HauntingYou've' probably heard the story or seen one of the 15 movies made on the topic. But Amityville and what happened at 112 Ocean Avenue was too good to pass up! So this week, Hannah and Katy dive into this classic and discuss what definitely happened, what might have happened, and what probably didn't happen in the notorious house on the water. Was it all a scam to get a book deal? Were the swarms or flies supernatural, or just regular natural? What has Danny Lutz so shook up 20+ years later? Was the house haunted by a malevolent force or by...
2021-02-171h 13The Tales We TellEp. 47: The Toolbox KillersHave you ever seen a windowless white van on the streets and regarded it with suspicion, even though it was probably a day laborer doing odd jobs and needing a large space for his various tools? Did your mother (or teacher, coworkers, aunt, etc.) ever warn you against parking next to a windowless van because someone could just open the doors and snatch you? Have you ever seen that scene in Silence of the Lambs where Buffalo Bill lures a woman into his van by getting her to help him move a couch? If you said yes...
2021-02-101h 37The Tales We TellEp. 46: Satanic Ritual Abuse, pt. 2Welcome to Part 2 of our two-part series on the Satanic Ritual Abuse Panic (at the disco) that swept the nation in the 1980's. This week, Hannah tells Katy about the McMartin Preschool case, in which one woman set off a seven-year, multimillion dollar court case based on her son's gastrointestinal problems (and inability to effectively communicate due to being a child.) Find out why you should be playing RPG's, what conservative Christians have to gain from Satanism, and how to properly excavate your child's preschool in search of cult-related items. The U.S. justice system is a...
2021-02-031h 17The Tales We TellEp. 45: Satanic Ritual Abuse Panic, pt. 1Hold onto your butts, because this ride is WILD. In part one of this insane two-part series, Hannah takes Katy back to the 1980's when fundamentalist Christianity revived a centuries-old bias and incited a panic around Satanic ritual abuse. Did you know that the devil only speaks in Dr. Suess-esque rhymes and in order to summon him you have to three-legged race with a child and then use said child as a compass? Hear about Michelle, and her extraordinary "memories" of hanging out in a Satanic cult, drawing crosses on people in blood, accidentally ruining a good o...
2021-01-271h 54The Tales We TellEp. 44: Lawson Family MurdersIt's the lost episode 2.0! This week, Hannah and Katy revisit the gruesome tale of the Lawson family--an episode they had originally recorded for Christmas, but had to redo completely when that recording was lost. Join the girls in Germanton, NC where they get to know Charlie Lawson, his probably cancerous chest growth, and his large-boned family who meet tragic ends on Christmas Day, 1929. Find out why you should never take raisins from crime scenes, why you should always bring a knife to a tobacco auction, and why you should never assume the screams you just heard are from a...
2021-01-201h 24The Tales We TellEp. 43: The Hopkinsville GoblinsIn 1955, before anyone was talking about "little green men", a family in southern KY experienced a night unlike anything they could've imagined, engaging in an hours-long gun fight with mysterious metallic beings that showed up at their farm from a mysterious glowing fog. This week, Hannah tells Katy about the "little men" that started it all: the Hopkinsville Goblins! Decide for yourself whether they were actual extraterrestrial goblins, Katy's childhood Furby tucked inside an oil can, or deranged (rabid) wildlife with a flare for gymnastics! This one is wild, so pour your drink and join us for...
2021-01-131h 02The Tales We TellEp. 42: The WatcherEver get the feeling you're being watched by some creepy entity whose been tasked with keeping watch over your house and its occupants and keeps sending you odd rambling letters about "young blood" and some secret hidden in the walls? No? Well the Broaddus family has, and let us tell you, it was a HASSLE. This week, Hannah tells Katy about the mysterious Watcher who terrorized the Broaddus family in 2014 until they gave up on their $1.3 million home and fled the neighborhood. Katy gives some great advice on how to avoid said Watcher, and Hannah postulates on whether or...
2021-01-061h 44The Tales We TellEp. 41: New Year's Folklore (Tell We Tale!)Happy almost New Year and good riddance 2020! This week, Hannah and Katy swap places again and Katy tells Hannah about different New Year's tradition and folklore around the world! Hear about some friendly-ish demons who uphold their end of a bargain even when they're being scammed, and more ways to terrorize your disobedient probably hellish children after Christmas! Tell us your favorite New Year's traditions on IG: @thetaleswetellpodcast! Pop some champagne, and enjoy the last episode of this horrendous year! Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nian#:~:text=According%20to%20Chinese%20mythology%2C%20a...
2020-12-3050 minThe Tales We TellEp. 40: Christmas MonstersMerry Christmas Eve Eve! Are you tired of the same old boring Santa? Great news! Hannah has a list of some of Santa's lesser known counterparts from around the world! Join Katy in learning about a cannibalistic butcher who turned his life around (sorta) when he met St. Nick, undead werewolves that turn into vampires, pesky mountain trolls that lick your doorways and steal your sausages, and plenty more! This one is just in time for the holidays. And if your kids have been undeterred by Elf on a Shelf, then you'll definitely want to take notes...
2020-12-231h 10The Tales We TellBONUS EPISODE: The Tommy-FeastDue to some unforeseen technical difficulties, we are giving you another bonus episode in lieu of our regular shenanigans! Join Hannah and Jarek as they read a spooky tale from Kill, My Darlings, a collection of horror by Christy Aldridge! Have you ever felt the inky darkness staring back at you from the crack in your closet door? Snatched your feet up under the covers at night so that nothing can get you? Sprinted down the hall as soon as you turn out the lights just in case? Thomas Martin knows all too well. And his story will chill...
2020-12-1641 minThe Tales We TellEp. 39: The Werewolf of BedburgWhat stops a werewolf? Silver bullets? Holy water? Turns out, a super starched collar, a couple of good boy doggos, and some good old fashion medieval torture/execution! This week, Hannah tells Katy the story of Peter Stumpp (aka: Able Griswold, aka: disAble Griswold, aka: the Werewolf of Bedburg), a probably psychopath who did a lot of really horrible stuff thanks to a magical belt that Satan gave him. Hear his gross descriptions of what human baby flesh tastes like, and try to keep up with all the people he killed as a werewolf.This one is...
2020-12-0955 minThe Tales We TellBONUS EPISODE: Haunted LibraryHappy post-Thanksgiving! Since Hannah and Katy didn't record over the break, we are bringing you a special throw-back bonus episode in which Hannah reads a spooky story she wrote in high school! Jarek joins for sound effects and commentary on Hannah's obviously undiagnosed depression as a teenager, and to help solve the mystery of WHAT is lurking in the library. Drinking game rules: When Jarek provides a sound effect, take a drink.When Hannah says, "darkness", "alone", or "aisle", take a drink.When Hannah loses her place, take a drink.When you guess the ending, finish yo...
2020-12-0235 minThe Tales We TellEp. 38: Omaima NelsonWhat's your favorite thing to eat for Thanksgiving? Turkey? Stuffing? Cranberry sauce? Sweet potatoes? Pieces of your husband's dismembered body? This week, in honor of the holidays, Hannah tells Katy about Omaima Nelson, the beautiful young woman who went a little crazy and hacked up her husband on Thanksgiving, and then got "creative" in finding ways to dispose of the body. Also, learn how cannibalism is actually an American Thanksgiving tradition, dating back to the early settlers (shocker!) Pop that turkey in the oven, pour a glass, and settle in for this macabre tale of horror.
2020-11-251h 12The Tales We TellEp. 37: Haunted DollsHave you ever met a doll whose eyes seemed to follow you wherever you go? What about one who leaves creepy handwritten notes around your house? Or who shows up in your dreams and then also in your actual bedroom?If dolls terrify you, then this episode is for you! This week, Hannah tells Katy about a bunch of different haunted dolls and how they have terrorized and tricked their human companions through the years. Bottom line: don’t trust a doll that talks to you; it’s probably maybe a demon trying to steal your soul.
2020-11-181h 18The Tales We TellEp. 36: Kallikantzaros (Tell We Tale!)We're getting into the Christmas spirit early, with a Tell We Tale about Kallikantzaroi (aka: Christmas goblins!) Katy takes the reigns this week and tells Hannah an amusing (and wild) Greek fairy tale, and expands on the legend of the mischievous goblins that live underground and come out to wreak havoc at Christmas! Find out why you should be breaking out your colanders and old shoes, and why it might actually pay off to be the ugly sister. Pour that egg nog (or spiced rum!) and light the fireplace for this seasonal tale of Greek lore!
2020-11-1141 minThe Tales We TellEp. 35: Israel KeyesHave you ever encountered pure evil? Unfortunately, for the people who crossed paths with Israel Keyes, they looked evil incarnate in the eyes. In this week's incredibly dark and horrifying story, Hannah tells Katy about the infamous Israel Keyes and explains why none of us are safe, why you should be afraid in your own home, and why literally anyone can fall victim to a sadistic psycho killer. The girls also explore a White Supremacy sect of fundamentalist Christianity, why the car rental guys in this story are the real heroes, and ways to identify psychopaths by their coffee...
2020-11-041h 07The Tales We TellEp. 34: The Texarkana MurdersOne Spring, a small Texas town, wrought with fear and paranoia, hoarded weapons and ammunition, and called the police for anything (and anyone) suspicious. Fortunately, this is not a story about today's current political climate (what a horror story that would be!), but of a series of murders that rocked Texarkana, TX in 1946. Follow Hannah and Katy down the road of lover's lanes, missing saxophones, and the most terrifying home-invasion we've ever heard of. Lock your doors and windows, pour a drink, and join us for this Unsolved Mystery! Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki...
2020-10-281h 21The Tales We TellEp. 33: Medieval-ish TortureWhat could be worse than having all your joints dislocated or being roasted alive? How about being slowly impaled through an number or orifices? Eaten alive by vermin while you poop yourself to death? Fortunately, you don't have to wonder, because we have compiled ten of the worst ways to (hopefully) die, as thought of by all the people/civilizations that came before us. Join us, as Hannah forces Katy to guess the gruesome uses of these "medieval" devices, and the girls learn that most of them are not technically medieval after all. This one is gnarly, s...
2020-10-2154 minThe Tales We TellBonus Episode: Frog Surgery and Homemade ExpolsivesWhile Hannah and Jarek are celebrating their anniversary in the mountains, you get to enjoy story time with Hannah's dad. It's a happy coincidence that the stories he shares from his childhood happen to fit the macabre theme of the show. Enjoy! Support the showFollow us @thetaleswetellpodcast on Facebook and Instagram, or thetaleswetellpodcast.comSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/thetaleswetellpodcast?Click here for merch!
2020-10-1414 minThe Tales We TellEp. 32: The Exorcism of Roland DoeWhen a young Lutheran boy who dabbled in spiritualism and ouija boards starts speaking in Latin, growling, and moving the furniture around, his parents knew exactly what to do: call the Catholics. This week, Hannah tells Katy about the possessed teenager who inspired the 1971 horror classic, The Exorcist. In the process, they both learn a thing or two about Protestantism, how many Bishops it takes to get rid of 1-10 demons, and how to interpret signs ands symbols carved into skin. Katy plays devil's advocate on all things Catholic, and the girls discuss the importance of mental health awareness...
2020-10-071h 03The Tales We TellEp. 32: The Exorcism of Roland DoeWhen a young Lutheran boy who dabbled in spiritualism and ouija boards starts speaking in Latin, growling, and moving the furniture around, his parents knew exactly what to do: call the Catholics. This week, Hannah tells Katy about the possessed teenager who inspired the 1971 horror classic, The Exorcist. In the process, they both learn a thing or two about Protestantism, how many Bishops it takes to get rid of 1-10 demons, and how to interpret signs ands symbols carved into skin. Katy plays devil's advocate on all things Catholic, and the girls discuss the importance of mental health awareness...
2020-10-0700 minThe Tales We TellEp. 31: The Sodder ChildrenIn the middle of the night, five children vanished in a horrific house fire. A mysterious phone call, several sequences of bad luck, and the lack of any physical evidence leaves their family reeling, and searching for answers. This week, Hannah tells Katy the story of the Sodder Children, and why their family never gave up looking for them. Katy is full of conspiracy theories, and Hannah learns about the science of burning human bones (and finds another link to Hamilton!) It's dark and full of mysteries, so pour yourself a drink, and dive in! Sources: ht...
2020-09-301h 14The Tales We TellEp. 29: Jack the RipperAre you fond of your internal organs? More specifically, are you fond of them remaining internal? Well then 19th century London was NOT for you, and this episode may give you the heeby jeebies. This week, Hannah dives right into the notorious mystery that is Jack the Ripper--the serial killer who terrorized the Whitechapel parish of London, gutted unsuspecting women in the street, taunted the police, and got away with it all. Did he have five victims? Or 18? Why were there torsos showing up in basements? And how does one's ovary get accidentally dislodged into the bedding? All this...
2020-09-161h 13The Tales We TellEp. 28: The Myrtles PlantationHow could there NOT be stories of spirts and hauntings at a historical southern plantation? This week, Hannah tells Katy about this staple in Louisiana lore that is home to disembodied voices, children in mirrors, and Chloe, the restless spirit of a former slave who took justice into her own hands and was met by a similar fate. Also, find out how Alexander Hamilton accidentally had a hand in setting it all in motion! Pour a strong one, and get ready hear some depressing (but spooky) American history! Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki...
2020-09-091h 13The Tales We TellEp. 27: Mountain Ghosts (Tell We Tale!)Who doesn't love a beautiful mountain getaway, complete with cozy cabin, bubbling brook, and restless spirits? This week, Katy grabs the mic, and tells Hannah the spooky tales of ghosts residing in the mountains of the Eastern U.S. From the horrific and tragic death of a young woman, the spirit of the Cherokee roaming their lands (and soaking in hot tubs), to the spirit of the mountain itself casually hiking the woods, these tales will make you long for cooler weather and give you a reason to visit the mountains (or not). Grab your favorite drink, and snatch...
2020-09-0247 minThe Tales We TellEp. 25: The Call Is Coming From Inside The House!A young babysitter alone in an unfamiliar house; the phone rings, and a gravelly voice asks, "Have you checked on the children?" You know that familiar thriller told to all aspiring adolescent caregivers. What if it turned out to be almost mostly true? In this episode, Hannah tells Katy two horrifying tales that intersect in one spine-chilling urban legend. Could your fears of being attacked while alone in someone else's house be credible? Is there a more sickening explanation for those footsteps you swore you heard in the attic? Listen and find out! Sources: https://truecrimearticles...
2020-08-191h 00The Tales We TellEp. 23: Buried AliveHave you ever seen a freshly dug gravesite and felt that creeping dread in the pit of your stomach, wondering what if? What if what lies beneath all that dirt and rock isn't at peace yet? What if they're still alive? Well, you wouldn't be alone! This week, Hannah will walk Katy through all the nightmarish things that would take place in just such a scenario, from being mistaken for dead, to waking up underground and facing your (very) limited options. Also, a whole bunch of times people have actually been buried alive, and doctor-approved ways of verifying someone...
2020-08-051h 12The Tales We TellEp. 22: MothmanIt's a bird! It's a plane! It's a humanoid moth creature with glowing red eyes foretelling imminent doom! Hannah and Katy explore the origins of the legendary Mothman, puzzle over exactly what people keep seeing flying through the air near future disasters, and try to explain a headless man from Hannah's past (spoiler alert, Katy thinks he was just pulling a pelican pose.) Break out the chilled wine for this spooky summer tale! Sources: https://allthatsinteresting.com/mothmanhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mothmanhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandhill_cranehttps://web.ar...
2020-07-2956 minThe Tales We TellEp. 21: Irrational FearsWhat are you scared of? Snakes slithering up your pipes to nest in your toilet? Piercing your eardrum (or worse) with a Q-tip? Getting your eyes pecked out by birds? Turns out, those might not be such irrational fears after all! Join Hannah and Katy on this terrifying walk through fairly recent events that show that maybe we all do have reason to fear the irrational. From a horrifying bone-destroying bacteria born of cotton fibers, to the dark and deadly mysteries of shipwrecks that claim life after life, these tales will chill you to the bone because they are...
2020-07-2249 minThe Tales We TellEp. 20: Death by RadiationEver gotten an uneasy feeling when they drape a lead apron over your vital organs, and leave the room to take an x-ray? That's because the radioactive waves they're shooting at your bones are super dangerous, and very much terrifying. And, it turns out, they killed a bunch of people in really gruesome and horrifying ways. Hannah walks Katy through some of the worst instances of death by radiation poisoning, and details exactly what happens when the body is exposed to gamma rays (spoiler alert: it's not good!) Also, why you should definitely NOT drink radium water, a...
2020-07-151h 05The Tales We TellEp. 19: The Bell WitchThis week, Hannah tells the Katy the unintentionally hilarious story of a mean-spirited, but spunky poltergeist in small town Tennessee with some very strange motives. Hear how Kate, aka: the Bell Witch, haunted the Bell family in the 1820's, driving a wedge between a young couple, plotting to kill the family patriarch, and even giving good ol' Andrew Jackson, a run for his money! This one is (thankfully) a bit more lighthearted than previous episodes, and is sure to make you say, "wtf?!?" Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_Witchhttps://www.bellwitchcave.com/
2020-07-081h 01The Tales We TellEp. 18: The Cleveland Torso MurdersHannah and Katy are back with a grizzly unsolved murder, featuring dismembered bodies, missing heads, a bunch of tattoos, and some very questionable police work. That's right, it's the Cleveland Torso Murders! Travel back with us to the 1930's when the U.S. was clawing its way out of The Great Depression, and people who were down on their luck were called vagrants, and forced to live in shanty towns. Add a dozen or so body parts strewn throughout the neighborhood and river, and you've got yourself an episode that might require a stiff drink! Sources: ht...
2020-07-011h 13The Tales We TellEp. 17: Elisa LamIn 2013 a young woman went missing; her last known movements were captured by surveillance in a hotel elevator. Thousands of people have tried to decipher what her strange actions--hiding, talking to someone or something that isn't there, waving her hands and arms--meant, and how it was related to the grizzly discovery of her body weeks later. On this episode, Hannah takes Katy through the last days of Elisa Lam, and they both try to solve this 7 year-old mystery shrouded in a disturbingly dark history. Was it murder? Suicide? Or something far more sinister? Sources: https://youtu...
2020-06-241h 07The Tales We TellEp. 16: Ghost Ships (Tell We Tale!)It's another Tell We Tale! This week, Katy is in the captain's seat, telling Hannah all about the legends of ghost ships, and what may or may not have happened to them! From mysteriously deserted decks, to horrific wrecks and goosebump-inducing hymns sung by the doomed, this one is sure to give you chills! We polished off a bottle of wine during recording and it was much needed, so open your favorite red, get comfy, and get ready to be SPOOKED! Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Celestehttps://yesterday.uktv.co.uk/blogs...
2020-06-171h 02The Tales We TellEp. 15: The Papin SistersThis week, Hannah sheds light on the fateful night that Christine and Lea Papin savagely murdered their employer and her daughter in a fit of rage. Was it classism pushed to its limit? A bizarre mental illness bred from a life of isolation and trauma? Pure and simple retaliation? All of the above? This grizzly story inspired the Academy Award winning movie, Parasite, and highlights not only the devastating effects of childhood abuse and disfunctionality, but also the festering resentment of the working class in the 1930's, and what happens when it comes bubbling to the surface at the...
2020-06-1055 minThe Tales We TellEp. 14: Ammons HauntingThis week, Hannah tells Katy the wild story of the Latoya Ammons and the demons that haunted her and her children in Gary, Indiana. Should we trust the sketchy Zak Baggins documentary Hannah used as a source? Probably not. But this story is still full of bizarre and creepy accounts of kids walking up walls, and various ways to poison the demons in your house (and probably yourself) with Clorox and ammonia. Call your local priest, set up a makeshift altar in your basement, and settle in for this modern day haunting! Sources: https://ww...
2020-06-031h 16The Tales We TellEp. 13: Body Under the BedLucky 13! This week, Hannah tells Katy the gruesome urban legend about finding a dead body under your hotel bed, and explains why this grizzly tale is all too believable. Learn why hotels should definitely be paying their maids more, and why you should probably avoid establishments that include "travel-" or "econo-" in the name. Also, definitely check under your mattress, because there's a lot of room for bodies in the boxspring! Visit https://www.huntakiller.com/hbt2 and use code TALES for 20% off your first box!Sources:https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/the-bawdy-under-the-bed/...
2020-05-2757 minThe Tales We TellEp. 12: The Devil's FootprintsThis week, Hannah tells Katy about the creepy cloven hoof prints found throughout the world, and explains why the Devil often has goat-y features. There's plenty of mystery and conspiracy theories in this unsolved phenomenon, so pour a glass and make your guesses! Also, our #ghostlygiveaway winner, @jenna63 promotes her foster pups! Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devil%27s_Footprintshttps://mysteriousuniverse.org/2017/07/mysterious-devils-footprints-around-the-world/https://www.thevintagenews.com/2016/10/12/the-1855-devils-footprints-mystery-in-devon-england/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buer_(demon)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baphomethttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki...
2020-05-2052 minThe Tales We TellEp. 11: The BoogeymanWe're covering the big guy himself! From creepy sack men, to goblins, to kindly grandmother witches, Hannah tells Katy about all the different boogeymen across the globe! Learn how to traumatize your child into behaving, and what to do if you actually ever see the boogeyman lurking in your room. Also, in case goblins and witches don't scare you, we mention a couple actual living boogeymen who did terrible things to real human beings. Sorry not sorry. Pour a glass of wine and enjoy this one! Check out Hunt a Killer at https://www.huntakiller.com/ and...
2020-05-1357 minThe Tales We TellEp. 10: Robert Charles Browne (Tell We Tale!)It's A Tell We Tale!! Aka: A reverse Tales We Tell! This week, Katy tells Hannah all about the most infamous serial killer you never knew about: Robert Charles Browne. Find out why you should be avoiding country-themed bars (not just during social distancing orders), why you should always serve gravy out of a gravy boat, and why Robert Charles Browne is basically a huge creep. This traveling strangler will definitely get your blood boiling, so pour a post-Cinco De Mayo margarita, and enjoy! Sources: https://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/29/magazine/29ColdCase.t.htmlhttps://murderpedia...
2020-05-0650 minThe Tales We TellEp. 8: Jaboticabal PoltergeistThis week: is poltergeist activity just your cat being a dick? Hannah and Katy discuss the possibilities while sipping on quarantine cocktails, before diving into the unique and under-reported story of the Jaboticabal Poltergeist! Hear about a young Brazilian girl plagued with flying bricks, fire, and needles! Find out why you shouldn't call a priest if you have a poltergeist, and why invisible playmates are never a good idea. Watch out for ghostly (or feline) movement in your own home, while you listen to this spooky tale! Sources: https://psychicscience.org/polt1https://occult-world.com...
2020-04-2255 minThe Tales We TellEp. 7: The Lost CosmonautThis week, Hannah tells Katy all the horrible things that DID happen in the Soviet space program, and some equally horrible things that MIGHT have happened. Did the USSR kill a bunch of cosmonauts in the race to be the first? Maybe! Also, listen for the 10 billion movie references the girls make, and lots of shout outs to their dads! This is our first conspiracy theory, and it's one for the books!***Note: A reference is made to an episode of Tiger King, during which Hannah refers to Saff with she/her pronouns; at the time of...
2020-04-151h 20The Tales We TellEp. 6: The Casket Girls of New OrleansHannah and Katy discuss the origins of vampires in New Orleans! Katy recounts the time she was traumatized by a ghost tour guide, and Hannah realizes that she can't speak French even a little bit. Also, find out why you shouldn't dig up dead relatives who had communicable diseases and grind up their organs. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casquette_girlhttps://ghostcitytours.com/new-orleans/ghost-stories/truth-casket-girls/https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7052397.K_M_McFarland/bloghttps://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/The_Ursuline_Conventhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki...
2020-04-081h 17The Tales We TellEp. 5: The Keddie Murders, pt. 2In part two of this incredibly dense unsolved murder, Katy and Hannah compare murder suspects to their husbands and brother in law, discuss the best place to find bottles for your "collection", and finally tell you what kind of wine they've been drinking this whole time. Thanks for sticking with us through this one! Sources: https://allthatsinteresting.com/keddie-murdershttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keddie_murders#In_mediahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ht3a8cp-0-whttps://www.plumasnews.com/keddie-murders-revisited-part-3-hypnosis-counselors-revelations-mob-connections/https://www.plumasnews.com/keddie-murders-revisited/https://keddie28...
2020-04-011h 16The Tales We TellBONUS EPISODE!! The Ghost of FearHappy Quarantine! To combat the at home blues, Hannah reads Jarek a classic scary story from an old book they found/stole from the family cabin. Dim the lights, pour a drink, and join us for this Sunday Special: The Ghost of Fear, by H.G. Wells.Support the showFollow us @thetaleswetellpodcast on Facebook and Instagram, or thetaleswetellpodcast.comSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/thetaleswetellpodcast?Click here for merch!
2020-03-2934 minThe Tales We TellEp. 4: The Keddie Murders, pt. 1Welcome our new cohost, Katy!!! For her grand debut on TTWT, she and Hannah talk (at length) about the gruesome unsolved murders of the Sharp family in Keddie, CA. They also (badly) review scary movies they watched 10+ years ago, and try to figure out why it took police so long to realize a 12 year old was missing from a murder scene. This was a long one, so it's a two-parter! Catch part two next week! Sources: https://allthatsinteresting.com/keddie-murdershttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keddie_murders#In_mediahttps://www.youtube.com/watch...
2020-03-251h 06The Tales We TellEp. 1: The Eutaw HouseWelcome! In our very first episode, Hannah and Jarek will be exploring the allegedly haunted Eutaw House in rural Pennsylvania! This former inn, turned restaurant has a dark past, and more than one spooky resident still lurking around. Is it ghosts or squatters? Listen and decide for yourself!Sources: https://www.waymarking.comhttps://www.nightwatchparanormal.comhttps://www.collegian.psu.eduSupport the showFollow us @thetaleswetellpodcast on Facebook and Instagram, or thetaleswetellpodcast.comSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/thetaleswetellpodcast?Click here for...
2020-03-1842 minThe Tales We TellEp. 2: Brenda Joyce HollandHannah and Jarek talk about the local mystery of what happened to Brenda Joyce Holland, a young woman in Manteo, NC whose murderer was never brought to justice. The Lost Colony of Roanoke isn't the only secret this small coastal town holds! Find out why MENSA members are almost alway terrible, and why you should never let a violent alcoholic do any of your dental work. Sources:https://www.thecoastlandtimes.com/column-help-resolve-the-brenda-holland-murder/https://www.thecoastlandtimes.com/lost-colony-murder-the-holland-mystery-unfolds/https://www.thecoastlandtimes.com/sbi-reopens-investigation-into-lost-colony-murder/https://www.thecoastlandtimes.com/lost-colony-murder-in-the-dentists-shadow/https://www.thecoastlandtimes.com/the-lost-colony-murder-danny-barbers-ordeal/
2020-03-1454 minThe Tales We TellEp. 3: Hill AbductionHannah tells Jarek about one of the first publicized alien abductions, and Jarek admits that he "doesn't believe" in aliens. If you think your road trips have been bad, listen to what happened to Betty and Barney Hill while driving from Canada to New Hampshire. Always keep binoculars in your car, and never ask the aliens where they're from because they'll just make you feel stupid. Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8vUMZwjzOs&t=1983shttps://www.lastpodcastontheleft.com/episodes/2017/12/30/episode-169-the-betty-and-barney-hill-abduction-part-i-concentric-circleshttps://www.lastpodcastontheleft.com/episodes/2017/12/30/episode-170-betty-and-barney-hill-part-ii-dont-think-i-cant-take-ithttps://en...
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