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Left of SkepticEpisode 208: Jack the RipperHappy Spooky Wednesday, folks!
We're wrapping up 2025 True Crime January with Jack the Ripper, one of the biggest unknowns in the genre. And we've got a special guest joining us for the occasion: Sean Moria! That's right, Kala's husband hopped in the studio to discuss the unidentified serial killer who terrorized the Whitechapel district of London in 1888. Considered one of the greatest mysteries of the past, Jack the Ripper has inspired many shows, movies, and music in pop culture (including Sean's band Gnarwals).
Is the identity of the killer the only mystery here? Or have t...2025-01-291h 35Left of SkepticEpisode 202: "Let's all hold hands, here on the subway..."Happy Spooky Wednesday, everyone!
We’ve got some classic Brittany and Kala stories for you this week! First, Kala brings on the ghostly transportation! The Phantom Train of Marshall Pass in Colorado hasn’t been seen in over 100 years, but it’s one spooky story you don’t want to miss. And the Silver Train of Stockholm may be more weird than scary, but it’s definitely interesting.
Then Brittany does a call back to one of her absolute favorite subjects... Past Lives! While there is no earthly reason these children should be recalling events from decad...2024-12-1856 minLeft of SkepticEpisode 202: "Let's all hold hands, here on the subway..."Happy Spooky Wednesday, everyone!
We’ve got some classic Brittany and Kala stories for you this week! First, Kala brings on the ghostly transportation! The Phantom Train of Marshall Pass in Colorado hasn’t been seen in over 100 years, but it’s one spooky story you don’t want to miss. And the Silver Train of Stockholm may be more weird than scary, but it’s definitely interesting.
Then Brittany does a call back to one of her absolute favorite subjects... Past Lives! While there is no earthly reason these children should be recalling events from decad...2024-12-181h 08Left of SkepticEpisode 197: "High Fae Minnesotan Smut"Happy Spooky Wednesday, everyone! This week we’ve got two stories that will leave you wondering, "Are humans cursed or blessed?"
Kala starts by discussing Anthropodermic bibliopegy—the practice of binding books in human skin. At its peak during the Victorian era, many of these volumes still exist in museums, colleges, and private collections today. How to handle these books, though, has been a matter of debate for years, and it doesn’t seem like the debate is going to end anytime soon.
Then Brittany talks about the (much nicer) Third Man Syndrome. This phenomenon happen...2024-11-131h 12Left of SkepticEpisode 195: Sorry about the whistling.Content warning: Kala’s story this week includes some discussion of suicide. If you wish to skip this topic, jump to Brittany’s story at 42:08.
Happy Spooky Wednesday and HAPPY HALLOWEEN, EVERYONE!
It's our final week of Urban Legends October, and we have two stories to get you into the holiday mood. First, Kala talks about Lavender Town Syndrome. According to urban legend, this level in the first two Pokémon GameBoy games led over 200 people to commit suicide. Was it the music or the sad content? Is it a conspiracy that Nintendo is trying to cover up? Or is th...2024-10-301h 07Left of SkepticEpisode 187: "The Unusually Ambitious Mongoose"
Happy Spooky Wednesday! As summer fades and fall peeks it’s head around the corner, we’re always keeping it creepy here. First Kala discusses the cryptid known as the Chupacabra. A fairly new creature by most cryptid standards, this weird animal escapes any common description. Is it a coyote with glowing red eyes? Is it a kangaroo with bat like wings? The only thing people can seem to agree on is that it’s creepy and it’s killing livestock! But is it real? Or is there a scientific explanation behind the nocturnal, animal-killing beast? And Brittany tells us about...2024-09-041h 02Left of SkepticEpisode 184: "Because.... Australia"
Happy Spooky Wednesday, everyone! It's Brittany's Birthday Spooky Spectacular! The birthday girl starts us off with the tale of the Goat Man of Prince George's County. This half-goat, half-man creature has been well known in Maryland since the 1970s. With an appetite for puppies and humans alike, this is definitely not a cryptid you want to stumble upon. And then as a present for Brittany, Kala has scoured Reddit threads to find people's creepiest experiences. Some are paranormal, and some are just normal, but at the end of the episode we both agree on the same thing: sometimes humans...2024-08-141h 05Left of SkepticEpisode 182: “Everything is coming up Johan!”
Happy Spooky Wednesday, y'all! It is our last episode of July! Where has the summer gone? Kala starts it off with one of her great passions: Wrestling. She tells the tale of the haunting of "Rowdy" Roddy Piper. This famous, larger-than-life man made connections throughout his career, some of which kept going after the people had passed. While the haunting may be a topic of debate, Kala is choosing to do what she has always done with wrestling: suspend her belief and cheer on the wrestlers. Brittany talks about The Exorcism of Gottliebin Dittus, which happened in Mottlingen, Germany. H...2024-07-311h 21Left of SkepticEpisode 181: "I like this weird mishmash of bodies"
Happy spooky Wednesday, friends! This week is Kala’s birthday episode! She celebrates by telling you all about the Danvers State Hospital in Danvers, Massachusetts. Once a psychiatric hospital in the late 1800s (with all the horrible history that goes along with that) it is now the site of luxury apartments. But would you want to pay top dollar to be surrounded by apparitions and disembodied screams? And Brittany gifts both Kala and you listeners with tales of the spooky activity in the Appalachian Mountains. Cryptids, spirits, and bears! Oh my! Don’t go out for a midnight stroll out...2024-07-241h 09Left of SkepticEpisode 178: "That's weird, right?!"
Happy Spooky Wednesday, friends! This week has us asking “How often do coincidences actually happen?” First, Kala talks about precognitive dreams (premonitions). There is a long history of us receiving warnings in our sleep. Should we heed every bad dream? What’s the risk if we don’t? And Brittany revisits weird coincidences throughout history. These stories are so weird, right? You might be able to say one or two examples are just by chance, but Brittany has way more than one or two examples. Do both of our stories include weird things that people say are coincidences? Do both of...2024-07-031h 02Left of SkepticEpisode 177: #HauntingsForWomen!Happy Spooky Wednesday, dear listeners! This week we've got a special guest! Singer & Songwriter, Park Ranger, and all-around awesome person: Duluth's Famous Kaylee Matuszak! She joins us for a conversation full of spooky stories, side tangents, and #FunFacts. First up, Kala revisits a topic she covered over three years ago, on the very first episode of the podcast: the S.S. William A. Irvin. This ship is a floating museum in Duluth's Canal Park and hosts a Haunted Ship Attraction every October. But what about the ghosts that stick around all year? We get not only the stories Kala f...2024-06-261h 20Left of SkepticEpisode 170: “We’re just astonished this whole time”
Happy Spooky Wednesday, folks! And a happy belated birthday to Kala’s Mom! We’re taking her listener request and starting the episode with a discussion of Grand Junction, Colorado! When Kala visited this city with her mom and aunt last July, she heard about one haunted location, but she had no idea how many more existed in the small city. Was there really that much nefarious activity in all these old buildings, or does the underground tunnel system mean that they all share hauntings? And Brittany talks about the real life story of The Herrmann House, the inspiration behi...2024-05-081h 16Left of SkepticEpisode 169: “Yes, Caddy! Yes!”
Happy Spooky Wednesday, everyone. It’s the moment Kala has been waiting for (at least for the last 99 episodes): EPISODE 169!
Kala starts us off by taking about Incubus/Succubus/Incubi/Succubi, or as she calls them, BiBus. These evil spirits are known for sneaking into mortals homes and engaging in demonic trysts! But are they real, or just a product of a time that didn’t have science on its side?
And Brittany talks about the sexiest cryptid she could find, that we haven’t already covered (Sorry Mothman). The Cadborosaurus, aka Caddy, is a kind o...2024-05-011h 18Left of SkepticEpisode 167: "Dracula Furries"
Happy Spooky Wednesday, folks! This week we have another special guest! Fearless leader of the Twin Ports Horror Society, member of more Duluth bands than we can count, and Co-Director of the Homegrown Music Festival: Cory Jezierski. In honor of his visit, we have selected two horror-themed stories this week. First, Kala talks about The Exorcism if Roland Doe, the inspiration behind the famous movie The Exorcist. And Brittany talks about the curse surrounding the iconic film Rosemary’s Baby. So many people who worked on this film seem to have met a sudden and sad end. And while Ka...2024-04-171h 14Left of SkepticEpisode 162: "I'm CLEARY magical, and you are... not."
Happy Spooky Wednesday, everyone! We’ve got ghosts and eyeballs for you this week! First up, Kala heads back to the Midwest to talk about The American Club in Kohler, WI. This five star resort is known for its golf courses, restaurants, many amenities, and it’s lesser known for its ghosts. If you roam the halls you may hear strange voices, encounter cold spots, or possibly even see an apparition of the flannel ghost! And Brittany talks about the genetic condition known as central heterochromia. Characterized by different colors in the eye, it looks pretty dang cool. But is i...2024-03-1357 minLeft of SkepticLeft of Skeptic THROWBACKHey y'all, we are taking a much-needed break this week, so we're doing a THROWBACK to one of our sexiest (what?) episodes... episode 69 - where Kala covers spectrophelia. We talk about love-making sessions with ghosts (what??) as well as the tragic tale of Jean Harlow. Straight from the vault, when we used to record remotely! Wow! Anyways... On to the episode!
Fair warning… this episode is NSFW. It is the Spooky Wednesday that Kala had been waiting for… Episode 69! Kala starts the episode with the concept of spectrophelia, where people just love to bang it out with ghos...2023-12-061h 10Left of SkepticEpisode 144: "She hates her job and she hates you"Happy Spooky Wednesday, folks! We’re back to our regularly scheduled programming with two haunted locations and a kooky case of psychokinesis. First up Kala talks about the Alliance Theater in Alliance, NE, which is said to be haunted by the ghost of a woman who died during a performance. Then she talks about the Mill Ruins Park in Minneapolis, MN. This site of the Great Mill Disaster may be a park now, but it seems like the ghosts don’t want us to forget this is the place where they met their end. And Brittany tells us all abou...2023-11-0158 minLeft of SkepticEpisode 141: "It's those White Boy Gangs"Happy Spooky Wednesday, folks! We are in the second week of Urban Legends October, and you know what that means! CREEPYPASTAS! That's right, this week we're covering those scary stories that have been copied and pasted around the internet so many times that people may not even know their origin and may not know whether or not they are true. First, Kala tells the story of "Abandoned by Disney" and then delves a bit into the history of the abandoned buildings and ghosts of The Most Magical Place on Earth. And Brittany shares the tale of "Jeff the Killer". It...2023-10-111h 50Left of SkepticEpisode 134: “He’s actually really dead”Happy Spooky Wednesday! This week we've got creepy stories galore! Kala talks about Gore Orphanage Road & Swift's Hallow in Vermillion, OH. Once Kala gets over her urge to sing Hawthorne Heights, she ends up telling us a surprisingly complicated tale where the line between truth and urban legend gets awfully blurry. The ruins of this orphanage that existed, but may not have existed as the stories said, is a popular location for "legend tripping". This leaves us wondering if the location is actually haunted, or just a place where bored teenagers go to get themselves all worked up, causing...2023-08-231h 30Left of SkepticEpisode 132: "Grandma or... demon?"Happy Spooky Wednesday everyone! It’s Brittany’s birthday week! We’re celebrating with a creepy castle and the history of one of the most recognizable paranormal objects in the world. Kala tells us all about the Burg Wolfsegg in Wolfsegg, Germany. Gothic architecture, a mysterious hole, and a lady in white? What could be better than that? And Brittany talks about the history and creation of one of the best divination objects: the Ouija board! If you haven’t picked up on this from previous episodes, Kala is a big fan! Brittany is a bit more careful when it comes...2023-08-091h 08Left of SkepticEpisode 131: "A Wonky Donkey"Happy Spooky Wednesday! Kala is back from vacation just in time for a giggly little podcast. We start with Kala talking about the Eloise Psychiatric Hospital, or Eloise Asylum, in Westland, MI. This is one of the most haunted locations in Michigan. Are we surprised? Nope. We know how these old abandoned hospitals go. Multiple paranormal investigators have found EVPs, seen misty figures, and heard strange disembodied voices within its halls. And what a bonus for the public that this haunted former hospital may not give us a haunted hotel, haunted restaurant, and haunted bar! And then Brittany tells us...2023-08-021h 18Left of SkepticEpisode 129: "That was the plan the whole time, your Majesty. Totally."Happy Spooky Wednesday, folks! It's Kala's birthday week! And she is celebrating by covering one of her favorite haunted U.S. locations: The Queen Mary! This ship has gone from a luxury liner to a wartime terrifier to a spooky hotel in less than 100 years! She has seen her fair share of tragedy, from fallen soldiers to crushed crewmembers, and she has the ghosts to prove it. Would you dare spend a vacation knowing you may be sharing your hotel room with a ghost who finds you to be a 'hassle'? And Brittany shares the story behind the famous "27...2023-07-191h 20Left of SkepticEpisode 127: “hypoallergenic cat demon”Happy Spooky Wednesday! We've got a very special guest this week: Left of Skeptic Super Fan Gina! We start the episode with the third annual Kala's seeeester birthday request: haunted campsites. Kala talks about Lake Morena in San Diego, Big Moose Lake in the Adirondacks, Crystal Lake Campground in Los Angeles County, and Cameron Park in Waco. Each recreation area is haunted in different ways, but they all have tragic occurrences in their history that may be the cause of the hauntings. Pick your poison. Do you want the creepy, levitating figure of a man whose disembodied footsteps have...2023-07-051h 14Left of SkepticEpisode 116: "The fate of the un-haunted."Happy Spooky Wednesday, folks! Kala is back from vacation and we are ready to rock your world with some overseas spooky stories! First up, Kala has a listener request for The Black Shuck of Europe! This dog-like apparition has been seen in many cultures, and for centuries it has been recognized as an omen of DOOM. Whether that doom be death, injury, or just bad luck seems to be up for interpretation. Whether you believe in the omen thing or not, with this many personal encounters it's hard to deny that these creatures really exist. And Brittany tells us...2023-04-191h 28Left of SkepticEpisode 114: "Something about soggy ghosts really upsets me."Happy Spooky Wednesday, everyone! We're joined by a very special guest this week, Kimberly Christine! She's a Reiki master, paranormal investigator, and resident Duluth Ghostess! She owns Duluth Ghost Tours, and if you're a local listener you simply have to check it out! We start with Kala telling us about Norwood in Marshfield, WI. Now the location of Marshfield Scrap, this land has a way dirtier history than just a junkyard. Although the current property owner spent three years dismantling, demolishing, and razing the old rotting buildings, many landmarks still exist. And as we know, especially with old and haun...2023-04-052h 01Left of SkepticEpisode 105: “No. Pam didn’t work for OSHA.”Wow! TWO WHOLE YEARS OF SPOOKY WEDNESDAYS! For our anniversary this week, we’ve got mysteries galore! First up Kala talks about The Alaska Triangle. Alaska is huge, and often considered one of the last great unknowns. Harsh elements and vast wilderness are bound to lead to some disasters, but nowhere more frequent than in this giant, obtuse triangle. Is it UFOs? Vortexes? Cryptids? Cases can be made for all. And Brittany talks about reincarnation. While many religions don’t believe in the phenomenon, Brittany has some hard evidence to prove them wrong. Why else would a toddler claim to hav...2023-02-011h 08Left of SkepticEpisode 91: “Paranormability”Happy Spooky Wednesday! Happy Halloween! This week we recorded our episode live on Facebook and ended our October with a bang! First Kala started out with tales of babysitting gone wrong, sharing stories of ‘the call is coming from inside the house’ and ‘the clown statue in the corner.’ These tales have been told for years, but did you know there is a real-life unsolved murder as their source material? And Brittany tells us two urban legends! First is the tale of the Halloween Massacre. This unsolved mystery is so convincing that Kala thinks it’s real, despite the fact that...2022-10-2656 minLeft of SkepticEpisode 90: "The smell of men keeps away the devil."Happy Spooky Wednesday! We’ve got some overseas urban legends for you this week. We’re focusing our episode on tales from Germany! Kala starts out with the legends of The Morbach Monster and The Alp. The Morbach Monster is considered one of the last “real” werewolf stories, with documented sightings as late as the 1980s. And The Alp is a creepy vampiric, demonic, hat-wearing incubus type creature that shows up in peoples’ houses at bed time. Beware of its attack, because it might just sit on you until you die. And Brittany brings us tales of changelings. These fae are known t...2022-10-1958 minLeft of SkepticEpisode 86: “Interactive haunting: the guests are in on it too.”Happy Spooky Wednesday! Kala is back with another creepy transportation-related story this week, though this time it’s more mysterious than spectral. In the early 20th century, the Charfield Railway Disaster resulted in many deaths and injuries, but the “Two Unknowns” are two victims still discussed to this day. Who were they? Members of the royal family? Homeless children in the wrong place at the wrong time? Ventriloquist dummies? And who is the woman who visited their graves for decades? And are the ghosts of these two unknowns still hanging out around the tracks? This story almost leaves you with m...2022-09-211h 03Left of SkepticLeft of Skeptic REMIXHappy Spooky Wednesday! This week Kala and Brittany are revisiting some of their favorite stories. First, we take a trip down memory lane to hear Kala tell us about Whispers Estate. Then Brittany revisits the story of a most unusual creature... The Gjenganger. A strange ghost/zombie/vampire hybrid that has a knack for pinchin'.2022-08-1759 minLeft of SkepticEpisode 81: “Spiders. Monsters. Demons. Mall Goths.”ITS BRITTANY’S BIRTHDAY WEEK!
Happy Spooky Wednesday and Happy Birthday to the beautiful and smart Brittany Lind! She starts us out this week with the creepy tale of The Hat Man. You may have thought this tale was just an urban legend, sleep paralysis, or a fedora-wearing Hot Topic reject, but you were wrong. As hundreds have tales have proven… this entity is very real. And it might just be hanging out in your bedroom or basement. Then, finally fulfilling Brittany’s request, Kala talks about faeries! These mythical creatures have been spoken about for centuries. Are they...2022-08-101h 14Left of SkepticEpisode 76: The Return of the Black Eyed KidsHappy Spooky Wednesday, y’all! And this Wednesday is extra spooky for a listener request. Listener Sara (Kala’s seeeeester) makes a special birthday request for more Black-Eyed Children stories, and Kala does not disappoint with three creepy stories that will leave you reluctant to answer the door. Especially for kids. And Brittany, in protest of some of our country's bulls**t, heads over to the UK to talk about The Black Swan Inn located in York, England. This building with centuries of history certainly has the ghosts you would expect, and some you wouldn’t. This entire episode is sur...2022-07-0655 min
Left of SkepticEpisode 75: “That’s my broken bone!”Happy Spooky Wednesday y'all! We've got three locations from two states we have not yet visited on the podcast! First up Kala takes us to Delaware to discuss two haunted inns. The Addy Sea Inn's beachfront property may be kid-free, but that doesn't mean you'll be undisturbed, especially if you stay in rooms 1, 6, or 11. And if you head further inland to Georgetown to visit The Brick Hotel on the Circle, you'll find a 185-year-old building where restoration activities in 2008 kicked up a lot of ghostly activity. And Brittany heads down to North Carolina to talk about The Mordecai House...2022-06-2951 minLeft of SkepticEpisode 72: "Who the f**k is Ed?"Happy Spooky Wednesday everyone and welcome to episode 72! This episode gets a little goofy... sleep depravation and recording multiple episodes a week will do that to ya. It's all sorts of cursed objects this week!
Kala starts it off with a discussion of The Screaming Skulls. This is not a punk band. It is a legend restricted to England where the skulls of the dead are kept in certain homes and halls, and they have the tendency to protest when being moved from their rightful location. They can be anything from harmful to helpful. Screaming, moaning, causing o...2022-06-0856 minLeft of SkepticEpisode 71: “How dare you use your inheritance powder!”Happy Spooky Wednesday, folks! This week, in preparation for her trip to New York City, Kala talks about the NYC restaurant One if by Land, Two if by Sea. This romantic little restaurant was once owned by the notorious historical figure, Aaron Burr, sir. And it is haunted by him, his daughter, and many others. And the podcast is haunted by the many Hamilton references this causes Kala to make.
Next, Brittany tells us of La Voisin and The Affair of the Poisons. Catherine Montvoisin was just your modern 1600s entrepreneur trying to make her way in...2022-06-011h 05Left of SkepticEpisode 70: "I want to walk into a room and be haunted by happiness.”Happy Spooky Wednesday! This week we've got a birthday request, a listener story, and a haunting that leaves you feeling happy and calm. Does it get any better than this?!
First, Kala covers a listener request for locations out of Annapolis, Maryland. In her search she found two locations that are battling it out for title of most haunted in the city: The James Brice House and The Maryland Inn. The James Brice House is one of the oldest buildings in the city and possibly the country, and it has some skeletons in it's closet (both figuratively...2022-05-2559 minLeft of SkepticEpisode 69: “Once you go ghost, it’s what you want the most.”Fair warning… this episode is NSFW. It is the Spooky Wednesday that Kala had been waiting for… Episode 69! Kala starts the episode with the concept of spectrophelia, where people just love to bang it out with ghosts. This may sound weird, but it’s much more common than you might think. And if it’s not believable, then the multiple sex puns Kala makes may be enough to convince you. If her story still leaves you questioning, you may want to find a ghost lover for yourself. And Brittany tells everyone the tragic tale of Jean Harlow. This celebrity’s life was...2022-05-181h 10Left of SkepticEpisode 68: "Did you just 'yadda yadda yadda' cannibalism?"Happy Spooky Wednesday! We’re comin’ at ya with two very different tales. Brittany tells us about the life and death of Edgar Allen Poe. This man’s strange, sad story has been told many times, but this takes on a slightly new twist. What if he was… a time traveler? Brittany’s got some examples to back that claim up. And Kala discusses the Ruth Anne Dodge Memorial in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Also known as The Black Angel, this statue with a beautiful backstory is said to come alive at night and curse those who dare stare into its eyes a...2022-05-1156 minLeft of SkepticEpisode 67: "It's not episode 69, but it is close."It's not episode 69... but almost.
This Spooky Wednesday, Brittany starts us off by finishing her two part story about Kilkenny, Ireland. Not only does she complete the tale of Dame Alice Kyteler, but she also talks about multiple other locations in Kilkenny that show it is an extremely haunted town. And with all these spooky haunted tales, Kala still seems to be the most bothered by the idea of the punishment via Catholic mass 3 times a day. And Kala takes us back home to Minnesota where she discusses the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul, MN. This beautiful, o...2022-05-0458 minLeft of SkepticEpisode 66: "Call me maybe"This week Kala continues on her theme of paranormal modes of transportation by telling us all the story of The Bus to Nowhere. This mysterious SEPTA bus, mostly found in Philadelphia, PA, comes to people at the lowest point in their lives and offers them a chance to figure out what they need to do. No one knows where it comes from or where it goes, and it seems like time stands still or even reverses when you’re on it! And Brittany gives us the first half of her story on Kilkenny, Ireland to talk about Dame Alice Kyteler, th...2022-04-2753 minLeft of SkepticEpisode 65: "Oh my god! Where is my leprosy gargoyle?"This Spooky Wednesday we’ve got a terrifying train and a haunted hotel! First, Kala discusses the Lincoln Funeral Train, a ghost train that follows the same track every year after the anniversary of the late President Abraham Lincoln’s death. Is the memory of such a well-known political figure enough to keep the echo of the train carrying his corpse traveling across the country every year around the anniversary of his death? Next Brittany tells us all about the Emily Morgan Hotel in San Antonio, TX where we learned some amazing facts including why remembering the Alamo is not...2022-04-201h 02Left of SkepticEpisode 64: "I'm more confused about an elephant in Loch Ness than a plesiosaur."Happy Spooky Wednesday folks! We have a haunted location, a famous cryptid, and a lister request of a small-town legend in Wisconsin! First up, Kala tells everyone about the Devil’s Hopyard in Connecticut where strange noises occur underneath the whole park. Is it weird, not well researched geological phenomena, or something more sinister? And it's not just the noises! There are reports of other paranormal activity including voices and laughter, and a history of these tales goes back decades and decades, back to puritanical tales. Next, Brittany talks about the extremely famous Loch Ness Monster. Nessie is a cr...2022-04-131h 01Left of SkepticEpisode 63: “You lost me at ‘pink puff stone’.”Happy Spooky Wednesday! We’ve got THREE locations for you! First, Kala talks about the S.K. Pierce haunted mansion in Gardner, MA. Then Brittany brings us to Ogden’s Union Station in Utah. Finally we finish up with a listener request location: Chase on the Lake in Walker, MN! THREE LOCATIONS?! Unheard of! Unless you’re listening to this episode. Then you’ll hear it. This episode is sponsored by Earth Rider Brewery in Superior, WI. For more information visit https://earthrider.beer2022-04-061h 10Left of SkepticEpisode 62: "Swaggy cattle!"Happy Spooky Wednesday, everybody!
What's the biggest takeaway from this episode? It's raining men down in Manville. It's raining men.
This week Kala takes us to Newark, Ohio to talk about the Old Licking County Jail. This jail has had a history of tragedies including deaths of inmates and wardens along with hosting some very odd serial killers. As a result, they've got shadow figures, objects that move on their own, and evidence of disembodied voices captured through EVPs and spirit boxes. This location is yet another example of why you should not destroy historical b...2022-03-301h 02Left of SkepticEpisode 61: "The f**k is Misophonia?!"Happy Spooky Wednesday, y'all! This week we're heading down south with haunted locations in two different southern states. First, Kala talks about the Read House Hotel in Chatanooga, Tennesee. This location has been around since before the Civil War, and some of the injured soldiers from that time may still be lurking around. And while that on its own is creepy enough, the most popular ghost is a woman who was found murdered in a bathtub. This ghost is so active that the hotel owners decided to dedicate a whole room to her and keep it exactly as it...2022-03-2358 minLeft of SkepticEpisode 60" "How she pulled that all together in one night, I do not know. But she did."This week marks the 60th Spooky Wednesday at Left of Skeptic, and we're visiting two new states to celebrate! First Kala takes us all the way up through Canada into Alaska to discuss the Alaskan Hotel in Juneau. This tiny, slightly dated hotel has a history of shy ghosts who don't seem to like it when people pay too much attention to them. If you're there on a daily basis for work or visiting, you're probably fine, but ghost hunters should beware. You might just end up hitting a few buildings on your way out... and no. We're not...2022-03-161h 05Left of SkepticEpisode 59: "Sssurreal-real-paranormal-normal-ism"Happy Spooky Wednesday! Kala is going to come and write a better description later, but the gist of this week's episode includes the curious tales of Tulpas, as told by Kala. And Brittany is bringing us back to England to talk about a chair that was loved above all other chairs...2022-03-091h 02Left of SkepticEpisode 58: "She's like a 'Priority Pincher'"Happy Spooky Wednesday! This week Kala tells you about the humorously named Slippery Noodle Inn in Indianapolis, IN. This rockin' restaurant and bar features delicious food and drink, jazz music every night of the week, (maybe) a body buried in the basement, and a variety of ghostly entities. Customers and employees have had experiences on all three floors of this building, but apparently the ghosts are pretty chill because it's had the same owners for decades and shows no signs of anyone leaving. And Brittany will take us on a journey to the other side of the country to...2022-03-0259 minLeft of SkepticEpisode 57: “Boo! Or should I say ‘Moo’?”This week is an eventful one! We’ve got aliens, ghost cows, ghosts that aren’t cows, project blue book, magical silencing pillowcases, and maybe-sorta crawlers. First Kala talks about the abduction of Betty and Barney Hill in New Hampshire in 1961. This story is one of the first to shape how we see alien abductions and UFOs both in science and in fiction. Next, Brittany takes us back to Austin, TX to discuss the Driskill Hotel, which involves a lot more cattle than you might think. This haunted location has a variety of ghosts including ones that shop, smoke, watc...2022-02-231h 00Left of SkepticEpisode 56: “Jail, but pretty.”We’re going back to spooky basics with two very old buildings! First up, Kala talks about Rolling Hills Asylum in East Bethany, New York. This 18th Century building is one of the most haunted in the U.S. Highlights include: shadow figures in the halls, disembodied voices in patients' rooms, and a missing graveyard? It doesn’t get more classic than that. Next, Brittany covers the Old Jail in St. Augustine, Florida. This building was meant to look like a beautiful Victorian mansion, but inside it housed male and female inmates in close quarters, in torturous conditions, all whil...2022-02-1659 minLeft of SkepticEpisode 55: “I want to know who handles mergers and acquisitions for cemeteries.”Happy Spooky Wednesday! We’re going full Universal Classic Monsters on y’all with tales of a vampire and a mummy! Brittany takes us over to London to talk about High Gate Cemetery and its resident sharp-toothed fiend. And Kala talked about the case of The Priestess if Amen-Ra, also sometimes referred to as The Unlucky Mummy. This mummy board is rumored to have caused the sinking of the Titanic. What did we learn this week?
1.) Grown men will use vampires as an excuse for a sword and sorcery duel. And they aren’t just LARPing.
2.) White peop...2022-02-091h 05Left of SkepticEpisode 54: "Spill the tea, Bell Witch! Spill the tea!"We’re back to our regularly scheduled programming this Spooky Wednesday with some haunted locations and subjects! First, Kala takes us back to Grand Haven, MI to discuss two haunted restaurants, the Kirby House Restaurant and the Dee-Lite Bar & Grill. Are the ghosts Emily and John actually the same ghost from the demolished Grand Theater? What do you think? And Brittany tells us about the classic tale of The Bell Witch! Which is so much more in-depth than Kala ever realized. The Bell Witch might have been evil, but man, did she have ALL THE HAWT GOSS!* It’s good...2022-02-021h 01Left of SkepticEpisode 53: "That shit was bananas. B-A-N-A-N-A-S"Happy Spooky Wednesday! It is the LAST week of True Crime January, and Brittany and Kala are here to tell you the tale of the Salem Witch Trials. While many people attribute this time period to witchcraft and the paranormal, the truth is that these women (and some men) were murdered. Brittany goes into the details of the background and the reasoning behind this tragedy, and then Kala discusses a few of the locations that are still haunted by the ghosts of the towns sordid past. What does it seem to come down to? A bunch of people with...2022-01-261h 09Left of SkepticEpisode 50: "I assumed that the killer brought the bacon." True Crime January!Happy Spooky Wednesday to you all! This is our first episode for our first ever True Crime January! Every week this month we will pick a location where a crime has been committed. Brittany will tell you the details of the crimes that were committed, and Kala will follow up with the hauntings that happen as a result of these crimes. Brittany is very, very excited about this month! We're starting things off with the Villisca Axe Murder House in Villisca, Iowa. This case is still unsolved: partially because the killer wore gloves, partially because they had an incompetent...2022-01-051h 05Left of SkepticEpisode 49: "And then tragedy struck... as is what happens in most of our stories"Happy Spooky Wednesday! This week Kala will be telling us about the haunting of the now Nederlander Theater in Chicago, IL which sits on the site of the devastating Iroquois Theater Fire, whose victims haunt the still-active theater. Its creepy, and drama-nerdy, and honestly kind of a bummer at times, but still a good story. Especially if you're a fan of shadows waiting in the wings and creepy non-existent arms touching you in alleys. And Brittany discusses the crumbling Sauer Castle in Kansas City, KS. This building has reports of lights that are seen by neighbors from the look-out...2021-12-2957 minLeft of SkepticEpisode 47: "Oars and sharp sticks against a lake monster? Fer fuck's sake."Happy Spooky Wednesday, friends! This week we're all about Wisconsin! Kala starts us off with the mystical Rock Lake near Lake Mills. What secrets does this water hold? Apparently... like two. First, there are mysterious pyramids of an unknown origin on the lake floor, and second, there might be a lake monster named Rocky slithering about. If you're swimming and you hear a loud hissing noise, it may be time to get out of the water. Next, Brittany takes us to the haunted Milwaukee location called Shaker's Cigar Bar. What could be the cause of these ghostly stories? Maybe...2021-12-1556 minLeft of SkepticEpisode 46: “Billy Bob and his brother Willard—” **uncontrollable laughter**Happy Spooky Wednesday! We’ve got THREE LOCATIONS FOR YOU THIS WEEK! Kala takes us to Grand Haven, MI to discuss the Lake Forest Cemetery where there are some blue orbs and some “normal” orbs and a stairway to hell. And if that’s not enough to convince you to visit this small town, the home where Kate Koopman was murdered and eventually became the home of a consignment shop is also hella haunted. Kate’s mostly friendly except for her hatred of formal wear. Brittany takes us to yet another Fraternal order with her discussion of the Pythian Castle in Springfi...2021-12-081h 17Left of SkepticEpisode 45: “Everyone had to meet a skeleton named George to face their own mortality.”Happy Spooky Wednesday! This week Kala is telling you about the Milton School House in Alton, Illinois. Yep, we’re back in Alton, and it’s still haunted. And Brittany talks about the Belvoir Winery and Inn in Liberty, Missouri. Both locations experience a lot of residual hauntings. And while they may have started out as buildings with a dark past, they are now both successful businesses. While their owners may or may not embrace this haunted history, we know one thing for sure: We. Are. Interested.
This episode is sponsored by Earth Rider Brewery in Superior, WI...2021-12-011h 02Left of SkepticEpisode 44: "You gotta be pretty schwasted to have a mural come to life."Happy Spooky Wednesday, folks! This week Kala is telling you about Robert the Doll, an object that is over 100 years old and brings misfortune to those who displease it. But to be fair, you might be displeased too if a grown-ass man carried you around with him for his entire life and blamed all of his bad actions on you. And Brittany talks about The Old Talbott Tavern in Bardstown, Kentucky. This old building has a history of famous guests, guns, liquor, and hauntings. And we think those hauntings are probably amplified from the whole "famous guests, guns, and...2021-11-241h 20Left of SkepticEpisode 43: "I grew up Lutheran, we don't even have exorcism rites... lameos."This week Kala went to a sexy little place called Whispers Estate in Mitchel, Indiana. It might sound like something you'd see on late-night satellite TV, but the history is a lot less scandalous, and a lot more ghosty. Unless you find affordable real estate with hauntings included sexy... If that the case you're gonna love it. Brittany talks about a good ol' fashioned midwest exorcism with The Exorcism of Anna Eklund. Kala makes several inappropriate comments and we establish that it is extremely lame that Lutherans never get to have exorcisms.
This episode is sponsored by Ea...2021-11-171h 15Left of SkepticEpisode 41: "KALA! GAY STREET!"This Spooky Wednesday we’re heading to New York! Kala starts by talking about two different locations in Greenwich Village, New York City. The famous Washington Square Park, where tons of people walk around every day… walk around on the burial ground of thousands of bodies. Bodies that keep turning up with every redesign and road construction. And a short walk away on Gay Street, you might encounter the Phantom of Gay Street, who may be a tulpa or he may just be a dapper gent stuck in an afterlife loop attempting to get home from a drunken party. And...2021-11-031h 19Left of SkepticEpisode 40: "If they're pillaging and you're... pinching?"Happy Spooky Wednesday and a HAPPY HALLOWEEN TO ALL! For our last episode of the spooky season, we are wrapping up our Urban Legends October series with one extremely well-known urban legend and one very not-well-known legend. First, Kala talks about the Hook Man. A story told so many times that there is no solid foundation. Is it a symbol of a girl's fear of her own sexuality? Is it a strange retelling of historical events? At this point, who knows? All we know is it's creepy, it's probably totally fake, and we love to tell it. And Brittany...2021-10-271h 07Left of SkepticEpisode 39: "When I straightened myself out with... another abnormal crunch?"Happy Spooky Wednesday! It's our third episode of our Urban Legends October and we are traveling across the world to tell you tales from Japan. Kala starts out this week with the story of Kuchisake-onna, or "Slit-mouthed woman", who has existed in folklore since the Edo period. This deadly yokai sneaks up upon unsuspecting humans to ask them a simple question that has no simple answer. Just trust us when we say you don't want to be asked. Brittany then tells the tale of Teke-teke, the spirit of a young woman who met a terrible fate and haunts many...2021-10-201h 06Left of SkepticEpisode 38: "I hate...I hate...HATE when animals have human teeth."Happy Spooky Wednesday! This week we are continuing on with our Urban Legends October series. The stories this week are based on the classic creepypasta tales we grew up reading right before bed, ensuring you'll never get a good night's sleep. Brittany talks about Slender Man, a character so well known and so well believed that it has been the catalyst behinds some real-life tragedies. And Kala talks about the email forward that became a thing of nightmares known as smile.jpg or Smile.dog. Faceless, pale people showing up in photographs... possibly with tentacles? Weird images of dogs...2021-10-131h 14Left of SkepticEpisode 36: “Everything that I read said that all of the ghosts seemed super hip… super chill.”Happy Spooky Wednesday! This week is heavily and unintentionally inspired by the TV show Supernatural. Kala is talking about one of her favorite cursed objects this week: James Dean’s Porsche 550 Spyder known better as “Little Bastard”. This car caused problems wherever it, or parts of it, went. Cars and ghostly tragedies? The only thing that would possibly make this better is if a wrestler were somehow involved. Brittany talks about the Eldridge Hotel in Lawrence, KS, where there are a lot of ghosts. Oddly helpful ghosts. Ghosts who just want guests to be comfy and cool and hydrated. Ghosts who ju...2021-09-291h 06Left of SkepticEpisode 35: “All sailors were fuckboys, basically.”In this week’s episode Kala tells the legend of Minnie Quay. A tragic tale of a real girl from Forester, Michigan who drowned in Lake Huron and now haunts its shores, beaconing others to share her fate. Brittany shares the story of the abandoned Farrar Elementary Schoolhouse in Farrar, Iowa where the hauntings began before it was deserted and have continued ever since. This location has some pretty compelling evidence that includes an EVP recording so clear it will send shivers down your spine. This episode is sponsored by Earth Rider Brewery in Superior, WI. For more information visit ht...2021-09-2256 minLeft of SkepticEpisode 34: "These people just don't know enough about aliens to realize IT'S ALIENS."Happy Spooky Wednesday everyone! This week, Kala talks about Smallett's Cave near Ava, MO that is allegedly home to the spirit of a headless cobbler that still roams the roads around the cave. But is it really a spirit, or is it something else? Brittany tells us about the historic Bullock Hotel in Deadwood, SD where Seth Bullock is said to still haunt the halls. Kala is excited to learn all about this man and his impressive mustache but is less excited to learn that he looks nothing like Timothy Olyphant. BONUS: Kala shares her theories about ghost dinosaurs...2021-09-151h 13Left of SkepticEpisode 33: "Mr. Punny McPunderson"Now back to our regularly scheduled programming with another Spooky Wednesday! This week Kala takes us back to Alton, IL to discuss the Mineral Springs Mall, a location that taught her the difference between historic and folkloric hauntings. Brittany takes us to the Punderson Manor in Newbury Township, OH, where there is a surprising lack of puns for such a punny name. It's raining zen up in here with marble-loving ghosts, trash-can-loving ghosts, and ghosts who love beautiful bearded men. And for bonus content: random four-wheeler talk!
This episode is sponsored by Earth Rider Brewery in Superior, WI. For more...2021-09-081h 14Left of SkepticEpisode 32: "Serial killer slash wizard?!"Happy Spooky Thuuuuuuuuursday? WHAT IS EVEN HAPPENING? While the timeline may be a bit different this week, the stories are as good as ever. It's a shabby to chic week as Kala tells us about the run-down and broken Pattowattamie Jail House Museum (better known as the "Squirrel Cage Jail") in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Brittany gives us the details of the adorable and fancy Terrace Inn and 1911 Restaurant in Petoskey, Michigan. While they're two very different buildings, they're both haunted AF. This episode has poorly designed buildings, maybe ghost cats (??), the weird basement boy, a piano that plays by i...2021-09-0259 minLeft of SkepticEpisode 31: "I mean, what can you do? They're nuns."This Spooky Wednesday, we go back to the midwest! Kala talks about Kemper Hall in Kenosha, Wisconsin. This building (formerly known as Durkee Mansion, a name that Brittany finds hilarious) is haunted by headless nuns, random footsteps, and shadow creatures that roam the lawns and walls. A fact that the county doesn't want to scare away future wedding rentals, but we think it should really attract them. Brittany talks about The Waverly Hills Sanatorium in Louisville, Kentucky. Another hospital haunted by years of deaths caused by a pandemic, though apparently not haunted enough because some people still thought it'd...2021-08-251h 14Left of SkepticEpisode 30: "I literally googled 'Franklin Castle + porn'!"This Spooky Wednesday marks our 30th episode! We're celebrating the same way we celebrate every week, by telling you some haunted tales! Kala talks about the mystery of The Vanishing Hitchhiker and the history behind this very old legend. And Brittany tells us about The Franklin Castle in Cleveland, OH, where a revolving door of owners and renovations (and porn? maybe?) has led to some very strange occurrences. And of course, since Ohio is mentioned in this episode, Kala has to burst into song at least once! We end the episode with a Reddit tale that is sure to...2021-08-181h 07Left of SkepticEpisode 29: "Hang a doll. Have a beer."It's Brittany's birthday week! And this Spooky Wednesday we are celebrating by heading outside of the U.S. again to tell you about locations in Mexico and Ireland. Kala talks about some haunted areas in and around Mexico City. The Island of the Dolls is exactly what it sounds like... and Island. Filled with creepy, old dolls. Posada Del Sol is an abandoned hotel with creepy altars in its basement and bones in its walls. And Mexico City's airport keeps ghosts in its planes. Brittany takes us over the ocean to talk about the extremely bloody history of Leap's...2021-08-111h 16Left of SkepticEpisode 28: "It’s very traumatic to be eaten, even if you’re already dead."This Spooky Wednesday the world is on fire, and it may or may not be reflected in our podcast. We head out to California this week for both of our locations. Kala tells us about her own experiences taking The Donner Pass in Northern California. The story of the Donner Party is tragic, and it's easy to see how this area is now haunted by the people who met their tragic end here. Travel + short cuts = cannibalism? Brittany takes us down to Southern California to talk about the Whaley House in San Diego. How is it that a house...2021-08-041h 05Left of SkepticEpisode 27: "I want a leather black duster." "I know you do."This week is all Brittany bay-bee! This Spooky Wednesday, Brittany tells us all about the phenomenon known best as The Glitch in the Matrix. These errors in our everyday life may leave you wondering if our world is as it seems, or a simulation that we exist in without realizing it. Kala, fresh back from her Californian vacation, shares an extra-long anonymous listener story which makes you wonder if Duluth's Lakeside is really as nice as it seems. Doppleganger-real-life-slash-computer-errors? Thank you! But also no thank you!
This episode is sponsored by Earth Rider Brewery in Superior, WI. V...2021-07-281h 08Left of SkepticEpisode 26: "The story of death whistles..."Happy Spooky Wednesday! And Happy Birthday Kala! This week Kala and Brittany are heading overseas! On this special birthday episode, Kala is covering the haunted Poveglia Island in Italy and Brittany will be telling you about the nearly 900-year-old Ancient Ram Inn in Great Britain.
2021-07-2145 minLeft of SkepticEpisode 25: "If it makes you feel any better, they call him Drywall Dave."This episode marks our 25th Spooky Wednesday! What better way to celebrate than telling really depressing tales that lead to really haunted locations? First Kala talks about Road L in Nebraska City, Nebraska. It is better known to its residents as Seven Sister's Road. This is the kind of road that reminds you why it's worth it to take the scenic route sometimes. Next, Brittany tells us about the Congress Hotel in Chicago, Illinois. Y'all... this hotel... it's got history. Bad history. Sad history. Spooky history. And a ghost named Drywall Dave. It's got it all. We've also got...2021-07-141h 04Left of SkepticEpisode 24: "If they accept ribs, I don't know why they're so concerned about the spine thing."Happy Spooky Wednesday, y'all! This week we've got witches (well... maybe witches) and cryptids! Kala talks about Whitewater, WI which is also known as the Second Salem, as a listener request. This city has tales of the witches and ghosts that plague the town going back over a hundred years. Is it really haunted, or is it a college town that just keeps spreading outdated rumors from years ago? Brittany tells us about Crawlers, the basis for a very popular creepypasta. These creepy, lanky cryptids are encountered in the woods and Brittany shares stories from people who have encountered...2021-07-071h 05Left of SkepticEpisode 23: "Thanks for moving my murder house and leaving me with all these books!"We've got missing library books, brutal bludgeonings, mosh pit loving ghosts, and tasty beer for you this week! Kala tells everyone about The Harvey Public Library in Harvey, ND. A woman was murdered in her home and now haunts the library that sits on the land, puzzling unsuspecting librarians by making keys disappear and restocking books. Brittany takes us down south to Savannah, GA to tell us about Moon River Brewing Company, where each floor of the building brings new and unwelcome surprises in the form of ghosts who are not above shoving you out of the way and...2021-06-3058 minLeft of SkepticEpisode 22: "Oh my god... they are DKEs!"This week brings us a fake hospital, a professional feline, a dumb fraternity ritual, and cuddles from a burnt, disembodied arm. Kala talks about The Crescent Hotel & Spa in Eureka Springs, AK. This hotel located in the Ozarks has a complicated past that contributes to it being one of the most haunted hotels in America. Brittany tells us tales from Kenyon College in Gambier, OH. Students that attend this college often leave with many ghostly tales from all around campus including the dormitories, lecture halls, pool area, and surrounding campus area. Both locations are packed with stories from guests...2021-06-231h 18Left of SkepticEpisode 21: "It's okay! Kids are creepy!"Do you know what's terrifying? Children. Well maybe not to you, but that's apparently what Brittany and Kala have decided this week. Kala takes over this week with a long story centered around the cryptid known as Black-Eyed Children. What are these creatures? Aliens? Demons? Vampires? We only know one thing for sure... Brittany is having absolutely none of it. Then Brittany tells us one of her all-time favorite Reddit stories... and Kala is having absolutely none of it. This episode is likely to leave you closing your blinds and your social media apps at night. Happy #SpookyWednesday!2021-06-161h 08Left of SkepticEpisode 20: "Multiple dozens of thousands of years ago... that's a long ass time."This week Kala is talking about Summerwind, a mansion that once stood on the shores of West Bay Lake in Wisconsin! Once a beautiful summer lake home with a less than beautiful history, it is now simply a foundation with stairs and a chimney after it burned down in 1988. And Brittany introduces Obojoki, also known as the monster of Lake Okoboji in Iowa. There's a lot going on this week as we premiere our very first sponsor, Kala shares details about her recent visit to Bachelor's Grove Cemetery, and end the episode with another one of her favorite Reddit tales!
...2021-06-091h 13Left of SkepticEpisode 19: "I understand the scientific theories behind it, but... DEMON."This Spooky Wednesday Kala talks about the haunting figure known as the Grey Lady that resides in the Willard Library in Evansville, Indiana. And Brittany discusses The Phillip Experiment that took place in Toronto, Canada in the ’70s. These stories have given us our highest scores on the Skeptic Scale to date! This episode is all classic ghosts and demons, dear listeners! Well... ghosts and demons and science experiments. You're in for a treat! 2021-06-0259 minLeft of SkepticEpisode 18: "That is a delightful story of a cat! Having a job! In a prison!"Kala talks about the Missouri State Penitentiary in Jefferson City, MO, a building that once earned the name "The bloodiest 47 acres in America". Closed 2004 after holding violent criminals for 168 years, some of the inmates seem to have stuck around the grounds. Brittany discusses the Wabasha Street Caves in St. Paul, MN. These caves, which have been used for a number of activities including growing mushrooms and gangster big band parties, are actually mines! Fun fact. Another fun fact... they are haunted.2021-05-261h 02Left of SkepticEpisode 17: "Ducks. Ducks? Ducks! DUCKS?!"This spooky Wednesday Kala takes us over to South Dakota to discuss the Ellsworth Airforce Base, which has seen enough unusual UFO activity to become known as the Area 51 of the Dakotas. Well, they could be UFOs, but they could also be ducks. And Brittany talks about a small town in Wisconsin that no longer exists if it ever existed at all. This episode is the first-ever episode edited by Kala! So, you know... do with that information what you will.2021-05-1956 minLeft of SkepticEpisode 16: "Great. I'll just cancel the appointment for the exorcist. No biggie!"This week Kala talks about the two ghosts with very different style choices that haunt the halls of The Drake hotel in Chicago, IL. And Brittany discusses the Central State Hospital, formerly known as the Central Indiana Hospital for the Insane in Indianapolis, IN. This building's tragic history while it was in operation has led to some interesting activity now that it is abandoned. Finally, our listener story helps us realize how we would handle it when faced with the possibility that our partners might become possessed while on vacation. 2021-05-1255 minLeft of SkepticEpisode 15: Happy Homegrown Listener Story Episode!This week Kala and Brittany talk about the Duluth Homegrown Music Festival and how it served as the inspiration for our first ever listener story episode! We're sharing stories from Duluth, MN musicians, photographers, poets, and attendees! Get ready to have a cluckin' good spooky time! HAPPY HOMEGROWN!!! 2021-05-0554 minLeft of SkepticEpisode 14: "It's not a deer and WE NEED TO LEAVE."This week Kala talks about the Sallie House in Atchison, KS. Though the lore behind the location leaves a lot to the imagination, it's certainly got the activity to prove that something happened in this house. And Brittany tells us about not-deer, a cryptid found in the Appalachian mountain area. These creatures may look like deer, but they are absolutely NOT deer. 2021-04-2853 minLeft of SkepticEpisode 13: "Men who, quote, 'had more legs' than him."This week is all about Grand Rapids! Kala discusses several locations in this Michigan city that indicate it's more haunted than you might think. And Brittany tells us about the haunted eBay painting "The Hands Resist Him". Can you guess where that painting resides now? You guessed right! Grand Rapids! Ghostly prank calls, jealous lovers, disembodied hands, and weird girl-doll-robot things. Who knew Michigan could be so exciting?2021-04-2155 minLeft of SkepticEpisode 12: "I think your laptop is haunted."From a big city to a small town! This week Kala talks about the former Chicago Historical Society building, now known as TAO restaurant and nightclub, and best known for its history as Excalibur nightclub in Chicago, IL. Brittany discusses the Bellaire House in Bellaire, OH. They are two very different buildings, but they both have long histories filled with many haunted tales. And instead of a listener story, Kala shares a story that has lived in the back of her mind, freaking her out for years.2021-04-141h 12Left of SkepticEpisode 11: "PBR, crab legs, and Kylo Ren... I've never felt so seen."In this week's episode, Brittany tells us about the small community of Grey Cloud Island in Minnesota and the online rumors that have spread about the private cemetery located on the island. This marks the first place discussed on our podcast that both Brittany and Kala have no desire to visit. And Kala tells us about the tragic history of the Lemp family that has caused the haunting of the Lemp Mansion in St. Louis, Missouri. This week has secrecy, drama, and tales of woe... but it also has beer. So... you know... it's all good. 2021-04-071h 00Left of SkepticEpisode 10: "All work and no play makes Brittany a dull girl."Episode #10! Double digits bay-beee! This week Kala tells us about The Devil’s Punchbowl in Menomonie, WI. It's a scientific study area that is magical during the day and mystical at night. And Kala gets a pleasant surprise as Brittany takes us out to Colorado to talk about a little place called The Stanley Hotel! Perhaps you’ve heard of it? Featuring a new theme song, gnomes, trolls, and Kala making a bunch of pop culture references that Brittany doesn't understand. 2021-03-311h 11Left of SkepticEpisode 9: "Mulder told us to trust no one." "Yup! I have that on a pencil somewhere."In this episode, Brittany tells us about the history and hauntings of The Chauncey Griggs Mansion in St. Paul, MN. And we get our first UFO encounter when Kala goes "full Midwest X-Files" with the story of the 1953 Kinross UFO incident. Bonus content includes vaccination, talking cats, hot tubs, Kala's grandma, and a listener story that provides a valuable lesson about entering abandoned grain elevators. 2021-03-2451 minLeft of SkepticEpisode 8: "I CAN'T MAKE IT ON MY OWN 'CAUSE MY HEART IS IN OHIO!"Keeping it in the Midwest this week! Kala talks about the luxurious The Elms hotel and spa in Excelsior Springs, MO. Brittany heads in the opposite direction by discussing the absolutely-not-luxurious Mansfield Reformatory in Mansfield, OH. Not much in common here... Except for the whole "being haunted" thing. Kala makes multiple references to things she swore made her edgy as a teenager, and Brittany makes multiple references to cats. So it's back to business as usual... 2021-03-1752 minLeft of SkepticEpisode 7: “Bomb-ass lady, long-ass name”On this week’s episode of Left of Skeptic: Kala shares a few of the creatures known as “Fearsome Critters”, and Brittany brings us to Lead, SD to talk about the historic Homestake Opera House!2021-03-101h 03Left of SkepticEpisode 6: "That's more than I've ever learned about Indiana ever in my life."This week Brittany and Kala talk about The Spider House Cafe & Ballroom in Austin, TX, and The Hannah House in Indianapolis, IA. It's an episode full of birthday wishes, historic Indiana facts, and a couple of exhausted hosts. They may be tired, but they're still having a good time!2021-03-031h 13Left of SkepticEpisode 5: "It's just me, the internet, and my Kylo Ren lightsaber."Episode 5 brings two tales from Two Harbors, MN. Kala discusses haunts from her hometown: the Split Rock Lighthouse and Blackwoods Grill and Bar. And Brittany brings us our first cemetery with tales from Bachelor's Grove Cemetery in Cook County, IL. And they both marvel at the adventurous activities and disturbing hobbies of the teenagers in Illinois. Damn youths. 2021-02-241h 18Left of SkepticEpisode 4: "Wrestling is just theater kids that are more athletic."Kala and Brittany leave Minnesota behind this week to discuss the Beast of Bray Road in Elkhorn, WI, and The McPike Mansion in Alton, IL. They also chat about TikTok, wrestling, and ghostly fashion sense. And towards the end of the episode, Kala shares a different style of listener story! 2021-02-171h 27Left of SkepticEpisode 3: "If a large aquatic creature can skim across the water, why can't I?"This week Brittany and Kala discuss the Nopeming Sanatorium in Duluth, MN and Pepie, the monster of Lake Pepin in Lake City, MN. Creepy makeup brushes, Oreos, and grey-scaled, thick-thighed, beefy-man-thighs serpents. And Kala makes several references to the movie The Water Horse when she is actually talking about the movie Magic in the Water. 2021-02-101h 19Left of SkepticEpisode 2: "You know Zak Bagans went there, right?"This week on Left of Skeptic Kala and Brittany discuss two famously haunted hotels: The Palmer House Hotel in Sauk Centre, MN and St. James Hotel in Red Wing, MN. Including haunted basements, ghost kitties, and past owners who really don't like it when you move their table. As an added bonus: how Kala really feels about Zak Bagans. 2021-02-031h 07Left of SkepticEpisode 1: "I just don't want ghosts to touch me..."Brittany and Kala start their adventure into the paranormal podcasting world by talking about two of their favorite locations: the SS William A. Irvin and the Glensheen Mansion. And we immediately establish that Brittany absolutely does not want ghosts to touch her. 2021-01-271h 02