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Must Read MurderEpisode 11: Author L. K. KageyBrooke and Marnie talk to romantic thriller author L. K. Kagey about her writing process, inspiration, and love for both Michigan and Texas.
2025-09-1932 minMust Read MurderEpisode 10: Book Blogger Karen Brooks, The Texas Lit ChicKaren Brooks, blogger behind The Texas Lit Chic, joins Brooke and Marnie to talk about her early days and challenges as a reviewer, her art, Bigfoot, the paranormal, and more!
2025-08-1845 minMust Read MurderEpisode 9: Reader Rachel BrowningThriller reader Rachel Browning joins Brooke and Marnie to discuss what makes a good thriller from a reader's perspective. They chat about the important of an excellent twist, beta reading, and final meals.
2025-08-1135 minMust Read MurderEpisode 8: Author Heather LevyThriller author Heather Levy joins Brooke and Marnie to discuss her novels, including her current work in progress. She describes her work as empowering, dark, and kinky.
2025-08-0448 minMust Read MurderEpisode 7: Author Lynifer CraftThis week Brooke and Marnie interview paranormal author Lynifer Craft about her inspiration, passion for writing, and thoughts on the paranormal.
2025-07-2832 minMust Read MurderEpisode 6: Reader Amber StrattonThis week thriller enthusiast Amber Stratton joins Brooke and Marnie to talk tropes, favorite authors, and bad reviews!
2025-07-2131 minMust Read MurderEpisode 5: Author Jeff ProvineOklahoma haunted historian and local expert Jeff Provine joins Brooke and Marnie to discuss ghost stories, research processes, true crime cases in Oklahoma, and his books, Haunted Oklahoma City, Haunted Norman, and Haunted Garfield County, along with his latest release, 100 Things to Do in Oklahoma City Before You Die.
2025-07-1436 minMust Read MurderEpisode 4: Author Tina S. TransformationThis week, Brooke and Marnie are joined by psychological thriller author Tina S. Transformation. Tina shares her writing process, real life inspiration, and her own personal battles with weight loss and grief and how she turned them into fuel for her journey.
2025-07-0734 minMust Read MurderEpisode 3: Author Michelle PowersThis week, crime and psychological thriller author Michelle Powers joins Brooke and Marnie to discuss her work and her writing process, plus she shares where she gets her inspiration.
2025-06-3031 minMust Read MurderEpisode 2: Author Caleb CroweThis week British psychological thriller author Caleb Crowe joins Brooke and Marnie to talk shop about writing, revealing his inspirational writing space, his outlining process, and tips for writing compelling thrillers while navigating the world of 1-star book reviews.
2025-06-2334 minMust Read MurderEpisode 1: Author Elisa DanielsThis week Marnie and Brooke interview another Oklahoma author Elisa D. Daniels. Elisa is a thriller author who has written Killer’s Playlist, Swipe for Death, and more. Don’t let her sweet southern accent fool you. Her mind is wickedly twisted and her killer stories will leave your jaw on the floor.
2025-06-1640 minMust Read MurderIntroductionBrooke Montoya and Marnie Vinge, both thriller authors, introduce themselves and their Facebook group Must Read Murder. Get to know the hosts a little bit in an informal introduction to them and the Must Read Murder format of conversational podcast interviews with your favorite murderous authors of the thriller, horror, mystery, paranormal, and true crime genres.
2025-06-0907 min
Death By MoviesThe Jaws Sequels with Marnie VingeSend us a textJaws is one of the most effective and consequential motion pictures in this history of the medium, and an absolute staple around Fourth of July, so naturally we're giving the people what they want by devoting time to unpacking Jaws' three widely dismissed and maligned sequels - Jaws 2, Jaws 3-D, and Jaws: The Revenge. Marnie Vinge (Eerie Okie Podcast and author of I Remember Everything and Cold Blood) stops by to help try and give The Jaws Sequels their due and see what value can be found in them. What deleted scen...
2024-07-011h 23
EERIE OKIEDEAD END FILM HOUSEEerie Okie is back! In the first new episode, Marnie interviews Jeff Richardson, Dylan Cole Black Skyler Taylor, and John Hornbeck of Dead End Film House: an Oklahoma City Indie Horror Film Production House. They talk short horror films, inspiration, favorite horror movies, and give some advice for aspiring filmmakers. Their films are available to view on YouTube if you search for Dead End Filmhouse. Or you can check out their website below. Y'all stay spooky.
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2024-01-0543 min
EERIE OKIEHALLOWEEN WOULD YOU RATHERMarnie's mom is back for an episode of Halloween-themed "would you rather" questions!
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2024-01-0534 minEERIE OKIETABOR OPERA HOUSEIn this special subscriber-only episode, Marnie and her mom discuss the haunting of the Matchless Mine in Leadville, Colorado, as well as the story of Horace and Baby Doe Tabor and the Tabor Opera House.
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2024-01-0533 min
Sirens | A Southern True Crime PodcastSouthern Noir Book Club | Author, Podcaster Marnie VingeRaven speaks with Marnie Vinge, author & podcaster, in this fun conversation. They talk about spooky season stuff, maneaters, ghosts, murder mysteries, "I Remember Everything," "For Rose," serial killers, true crime ethics, and so much more. Get Marnie's books here. Listen to Eerie Okie wherever you get your podcasts. Get some signed copies of Marnie's books, sign up for her newsletter, and more at https://marniewritesthrillers.com/. Advocacy. Investigation. Education. Storytelling.If you appreciate what I do, here are a few ways to support Sirens and help true crime stories reach more ears:Rate...
2023-09-281h 56EERIE OKIEGUTHRIE GHOST WALKMarnie is joined by Guthrie Ghost Walk founder Stacey Frazier. Stacey tells some stories about Oklahoma's most haunted city and shares what drew her to investigating ghost stories. Check out the Guthrie Ghost Walk Facebook page here.
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2022-09-301h 05EERIE OKIECONSTANTINE THEATERMarnie's mom, Larrissa Vinge, is back to discuss the history and haunting of the Constantine Theater in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. From it's glory days to its restoration, the Constantine has been full of ghost stories.
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2022-09-2327 minEERIE OKIEBIG MAC AND THE WARDEN'S HOUSEWhitney Willis joins Marnie to talk about the haunting of the warden's house at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary.
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2022-09-0932 minEERIE OKIEHAUNTED GARFIELD COUNTYJeff Provine and Tammy Wilson join Marnie to discuss their new book, Haunted Garfield County, Oklahoma. They discuss what makes liminal spaces spooky, the history of Enid and the surrounding area, and relay some ghost stories about theaters, cemeteries, and storm drains. Purchase their new book here.
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2022-08-261h 03EERIE OKIEJOAN GAY CROFTJohnetta joins Marnie for a discussion of the 1947 Woodward tornado and the disappearance of Joan Gay Croft. They discuss their own Oklahoma tornado experiences, as well as some theories about what might have happened in this unsolved mystery.
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2022-08-1940 minEERIE OKIEWOOLAROCThis week, Sumer Wensman joins Marnie for an adventure at Woolaroc. The girls discuss the founder of Woolaroc, Frank Phillips, and the attraction itself. They discuss having divorce attorney energy, a fox that escaped at the zoo, and cowboy cosplay.
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2022-08-1244 minEERIE OKIECAIN'S BALLROOMWhitney Willis joins Marnie for an episode about the history and haunting of Cain's Ballroom. Whitney takes a quiz about what haunted location she should visit and Marnie shares a story about her dad calling the cops on the neighbors.
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2022-08-0538 min
EERIE OKIESHANNA STOKERThis week Marnie interviews Shanna Stoker, a relative of the author Bram Stoker of Dracula fame. She is also the creator of the Ghoulish Garb. They discuss Dracula, what it's like to be the relative of someone so famous, and how horror has helped both of them cope with trials throughout their lives. Check out the new Eerie Okie merch here. And go over to Shanna's TikTok to find out more about her.
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2021-10-2956 minEERIE OKIESECRET OKLAHOMA CITY WITH JEFF PROVINEIn the first of two special Halloween episodes, Marnie interviews long-time friend of the podcast, Jeff Provine. He shares some of the most memorable stories from his new book Secret Oklahoma City.
Also, special announcement! There's a new merch store and there are some Eerie Okie exclusive designs! Visit here: Merch Store
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2021-10-2239 minEERIE OKIEHAINT BLUEKatie Trattner and Johnetta Rhodes join Marnie to discuss haint blue porch ceilings and shutters. The superstition originated in the South during slavery and can be found even in Oklahoma in the form of bottle trees. Marnie also makes an announcement about the future of the podcast.
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2021-10-0535 minEERIE OKIEWILL-O’-THE-WISPS & THE HORNET SPOOKLIGHTMarnie’s mom, Larrissa Vinge, is back this week to discuss Outlander, European folklore, and the Hornet Spooklight located on the border of Oklahoma and Missouri. Together, Marnie and her mom dive into stories of jack-o’-lanters, will-o’-the-wisps, hidden treasure, and malevolent fairies.
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2021-10-0533 minEERIE OKIELISTENER QUESTIONSJohnetta helps Marnie out by reading some questions from listeners. They debate the merits of werewolves and vampires and try to predict which would win in a fight, discuss their favorite out of state hauntings, in state hauntings, and reckon with some spiritual inquiries. They also get some good ideas from listeners about potential episode topics. Thank you to all of you who responded!
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2021-10-0547 minEERIE OKIEBLACK CATSKatie Trattner joins Marnie to discuss superstitions surrounding black cats, the Wild West days of the internet, and Marnie's recent obsession with how smartphones are melting our brains.
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2021-10-0538 minEERIE OKIEHAUNTED MOORE HIGH SCHOOLWhat's scarier than the years you spend in high school? Spending those years in a haunted high school. Marnie and her mom discuss the hauntings reported at the old Moore High School building, using source material from Jeff Provine and Tanya McCoy's book Haunted Oklahoma City.
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2021-10-0532 minEERIE OKIESOONER CORRALThe podcast is officially back! Marnie and Whitney give some personal and professional updates and then dive head-first into stories of one of OKC's most haunted bars, the Sooner Corral. With help from the book Haunted Oklahoma City by Jeff Provine and Tanya McCoy, Marnie and Whitney get into the spooky history of this place. Marnie shares a story about a New Year's Eve that lives on in infamy and the girls get philosophical about the true nature of hauntings.
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2021-10-0546 minEERIE OKIEPICHER, OKLAHOMAWhitney is back for the first episode to be recorded in "studio" since the beginning of the pandemic. Marnie tells Whitney about Picher, Oklahoma, which is one of the most toxic towns in the United States. The town was a hub for zinc and lead mining and later became extremely hazardous to the residents of the town.
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2021-10-0539 minEERIE OKIEROUTE 66 RIDE: part 2Marnie and Whitney are back on the road, heading home on Route 66 in search of the hitchhiker. Whitney asks Marnie questions about whether she'd be willing to become a vampire, more cannibalism stuff, and the girls discuss how often they think about death.
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2021-10-0552 minEERIE OKIEROUTE 66 RIDE: part 1Marnie and Whitney make soft re-entry into podcastland with a trip down historic Route 66. The gals ask each other a series of Halloween-themed questions that range from ridiculous to extremely dark. Marnie tells about her run-in with a pair of scissors at the Red Ribbon parade circa 2005 and Whitney tells us why she never takes naps.
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50 Spooky Questions To Ask Your Friend Group To Get Into The Halloween Spirit | Thought Catalog
39 Creepy Questions To Get To Know Someone’s Dark Side | Thought Catalog
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2021-10-0552 minEERIE OKIECEMETERY SYMBOLISM AND FLORIOGRAPHYJohnetta joins Marnie for a fast and loose conversation about Marnie's athletic background, what certain symbols mean in cemeteries, and Victorian flower language.
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2021-10-0555 minEERIE OKIEGRIFFIN MEMORIAL HOSPITALThis week, Eerie Okie's number one fan, David Rhodes joins his wife Johnetta on the podcast. Marnie and the gang talk about Griffin Memorial Hospital, focusing on the history and the treatments used at the height of its operation as well as forward-thinking policies put forth by D. W. Griffin.
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2021-10-0556 minEERIE OKIETHE OKLAHOMA CITY BUTCHER: part 1Kayla Coffey of Localites OKC fame joins Marnie for a discussion of one of Oklahoma's most gruesome unsolved mysteries. They share some stories about the odd life of a podcaster then dive into the case. Marnie also embarrasses herself with her reading choices.
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2021-10-0540 minEERIE OKIEROADSIDE OKLAHOMAJohnetta is back to discuss some of the best things you can see on a roadtrip across Oklahoma. The girls cover shootout sites, a rattlesnake museum, and a two-headed calf to name a few. Marnie also shared the comic (about said two-headed calf) that never fails to make her cry.
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2021-10-0541 minEERIE OKIEWEIRD OKLAHOMA LAWS AND CRIMESJohnetta joins Marnie over the phone after a coronavirus scare and they cheer each other up with some of Oklahoma's weirdest laws and some of its strangest crimes.
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2021-10-0545 minEERIE OKIESHAWNEE MANIACDid you know there was a serial killer in Shawnee in the early 1900s? Neither did Marnie. Jeff Provine shows up to give the scoop on a very, very cold case that he accidentally discovered doing research for his newest book.
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2021-10-0534 minEERIE OKIEPSYCHICSSumer Wensman is back to talk psychics with Marnie. After a few beers, the girls discuss the origins of psychic phenomena and promptly stumble into their shared obsession with Michael Crichton novels. After discussing The 13th Warrior, they move on to the types of psychic abilities and shed some light on whether either of them would go through a significant other's phone.
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2021-10-0551 minEERIE OKIEEERIE OKIES: part 2Whitney's back to listen to some more listener stories with Marnie. They also discuss Eric Church's new single, the afterlife, the laughter of ghostly children, and a time when Whitney thought she might die while working a haunted trail.
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2021-10-0539 minEERIE OKIEEERIE OKIES: part 1It's time for some listener stories! This episode features stories submitted by listeners of the podcast as well as a familiar voice or two. If you've got a tale you'd like to be broadcast out across the airwaves, contact Marnie at eerieokiepodcast@gmail.com!
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2021-10-0547 minEERIE OKIEOUIJAMarnie's mom, Larrissa Vinge, is back to talk about talking boards, the history of American spiritualism, the Exorcist and all manner of strange things in between. They also cover a case in Oklahoma where a Ouija board was blamed for murder.
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2021-10-0545 minEERIE OKIESPIRITS AND SLEEP DEMONSLauren Smith of Nite Callers Bigfoot Radio is back to talk about things of a more supernatural nature. She shares her experiences as a kid growing up in a household that welcomed the idea of the paranormal as well as some terrifying experiences she's had as an adult. Lauren and Marnie also talk about the concept of lucid dreaming and how that's a great way to fight back against sleep paralysis.
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2021-10-051h 08EERIE OKIEBIGFOOT RETURNSCryptid encounters abound in this episode! Marnie is joined by Nite Caller Bigfoot Radio hosts Lauren Smith and Dustin Clark to discuss their research and personal encounters. Lauren discusses the unique challenges faced by women in the field of cryptozoology and Dustin relates his most recent encounter that sends chills down Marnie's spine. Stay tuned to the end for that!
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2021-10-0553 minEERIE OKIETIGER KINGJohnetta is back to discuss new information and opinions after watching Tiger King on Netflix. Listeners wrote in with questions from the Facebook group and Marnie and Johnetta answered them, including one about who they'd marry, boink, or kill from the cast of Tiger King.
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2021-10-051h 20EERIE OKIECRYBABY BRIDGESJay Sheldon comes back and joins Marnie over the phone for a conversation about the role he almost played in the Tiger King documentary on Netflix, featuring Oklahoma's own Joe Exotic. Then they move on to the topic at hand: haunted bridges in Oklahoma and other places in the United States. They even touch on the Bunny Man bridge of Virginia.
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2021-10-0548 minEERIE OKIEOVERHOLSER MANSIONThis week, Marnie and Whitney use some fancy features of the Rodecaster to practice social distancing while talking about one of the most haunted mansions in Oklahoma: the Overholser Mansion. They talk about the history, the tragedies, the ghosts, and Whitney's experience as well as use some clips from Marisa Mohi's YouTube channel for additional ghost stories. Stay safe, stay sane, stay kind, and stay spooky.
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2021-10-0548 minEERIE OKIEMARNIE GETS A TAROT READINGMarisa Mohi is a writer and nacho enthusiast, but did you know that she's also a very skilled tarot reader? In this week's episode, she reads Marnie's tarot. Go get yourself a reading at:
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2021-10-051h 07EERIE OKIEJOE EXOTIC: part 3In this episode, the conclusion to the Joe Exotic story, Marnie and Johnetta discuss all of the crazy moments that lead up to this story's inevitable conclusion. Also, they announce a special project that's in the works.
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2021-10-0554 minEERIE OKIEDEER WOMANKathryn Trattner is back to discuss what has become Marnie's favorite Oklahoma legend ever: the Deer Woman. They discuss the nature of this spirit that is portrayed as both avenging angel of women and the undoing of many men. They also go over a sighting of what might have been this creature as well as discuss the role that these types of female spirits play throughout the world.
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2021-10-0545 minEERIE OKIEFAITH HEALINGKathryn Trattner joins Marnie to talk about the eerie and sometimes criminal world of faith healing and televangelism. The girls talk faith healing, televangelists, vaccines, and the fact that there's a flat earth convention. Katie talks about the release of her upcoming book of short stories, one of which features a boy that can bring the dead back to life.
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2021-10-0546 minEERIE OKIEFORT RENOMarisa Mohi joins Marnie to talk ghosts of Fort Reno, along with all the history of the place. Marisa tells about her experience on the ghost tour there and Marnie learns that she was born on the same day that Black Jack the horse died. Marisa also talks about her 90 Day Novel Planner and Marnie reveals the third Eerie Okie Short Read!
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2021-10-0551 minEERIE OKIEGRISSO MANSIONWhitney Willis joins Marnie to discuss a paranormal adventure they shared in 2017: a trip to the haunted Grisso Mansion in Seminole, Oklahoma. The girls chronicle the sordid history of Doc Grisso and his short-lived connection with child bride, Suda Fixico Wesley and his later marriage to Maggie, for whom he built the Grisso Mansion. Whitney surprises Marnie with a Christmas present from the other side.
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2021-10-0535 minEERIE OKIEHAPPY HELLIDAYSThis week, Mama Vinge is back to discuss the weird preoccupation that almost all folkloric monsters have with eating children for snacks on Christmas. Marnie tells about how her mother traumatized her with the film, Annabelle's Wish, and the duo discuss the Yule Cat, Father Whipper, and Krampus, among other hellish holiday beasts from around the world.
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2021-10-0536 minEERIE OKIEMURDERABILIAJohnetta Rhodes is back to help kick off the relaunch of Eerie Okie after the four week hiatus following Halloween. Marnie and Johnetta discuss the concept of true crime memorabilia and whether it's right to be selling this stuff. Marnie recounts visiting the Museum of Death in Los Angeles and Johnetta relays a story about the OKC bombing that hits close to home.
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2021-10-051h 09EERIE OKIEHRUBY MURDERSThis week, Johnetta is back, joining Marnie on a rainy day to talk about the Hruby family murders in Duncan, Oklahoma. The girls outline the timeline of the crime and the tragic murder of three family members, discuss the issue of taking advantage of those who can't advocate for themselves, and address affluenza.
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2021-10-0546 minEERIE OKIEHALLOWEEN WITH MAMA VINGEMarnie's mom, Larrissa Vinge, is back for a casual conversation about Halloween memories, her favorite scary stories, a real life creepy encounter from her childhood, and telling just what a chicken Marnie used to be in haunted houses, real and fake.
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2021-10-0549 minEERIE OKIEGHOST HUNTING 101This week, Marnie is joined by two very special guests: Stephanie Birdwell and Kristen Perkins of the TAPS family. They share their knowledge and experience in the field of the paranormal starting with the way an investigation is initiated, conducted, and revealed. They move on to topics like the multiverse theory and their most interesting experiences in the field. If you are a fan of Ghost Hunters or Ghost Nation, you won't want to miss this one.
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2021-10-051h 27EERIE OKIELITTLE KID GHOSTSWho are the creepiest of all ghosts? The little ones. This episode features Jeff Provine, master of all things spooky and historical in the state of Oklahoma, sharing his knowledge about ghosts who aren't quite tall enough for any of the rides at Frontier City. Marnie sits back and enjoys being told a few creepy tales including a revisit to the Hatchet House, a real life tragedy that occurred at OU, and the basement haunts of a downtown restaurant.
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2021-10-0542 minEERIE OKIEROBERT AND THE EL RENO HAUNTED BARNMarnie and Whitney travel out to El Reno where they meet up with Crystal Shore and her family, both living and dead. Crystal shares about running a haunted attraction for the Halloween season and about the spirits that call the Haunted Barn home. The most notorious ghost is Robert, Crystal's brother, who seems to want to get in a few more scares before he crosses completely over.
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2021-10-0538 minEERIE OKIESOUTHERN BIGFOOT ALLIANCEDustin Clark of the Southern Bigfoot Alliance joins Marnie for an episode that starts with a recording of a Bigfoot howl. Dustin shares his experiences in the field researching this elusive cryptid as well as a couple of encounters that he's had.
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2021-10-0553 minEERIE OKIEJOHN WILKES BOOTHThis week, Chandler Yarbrough joins Marnie to discuss bipolar disorder--which is what brough them together--and one of the most fascinating and compelling urban legends that Oklahoma has to offer: the idea that John Wilkes Booth lived out his final days in Enid, Oklahoma, dying in 1903.
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2021-10-0543 minEERIE OKIESUPERSTITIONSOne of Marnie's oldest and best friends, Whitney Willis, joins her on the couch for another episode. It's Friday the 13th, so these ghoulfriends are talking about superstitions. They define the word, talk about its origin and history, and dissect black cats (only with their words), Friday the 13th, and the evil eye. Marnie also shares a little bit about one of her personal superstitions and Whitney tells about a particular insect that seems to show up at significant times in her life.
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2021-10-0548 minEERIE OKIEOKLAHOMA OCTOPUS AND FAKELOREFilmmaker Bryce Holland returns from Prague to join Marnie for a discussion about fakelore and the Oklahoma Octopus. They uncover the story behind the legend and explore other forms of fakelore like the Blair Witch, Slenderman, the Blue Whale Challenge, and Momo. Marnie also shares a story illustrating how absurd the things are that truly scare her -- spoiler alert: it involves flying monkeys.
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2021-10-0545 minEERIE OKIEBLACK JAIL AND SAMARITAN CULT HOUSEInstagram giveaway winner, Brooke Jones (along with guest, Cheyenne Meadows) sits down at the Spy studio with Marnie to discuss a trip to the Black Jail of Guthrie, Oklahoma, which is also known as the Samaritan Cult House. They discuss the case of cult leader, Linda Greene, and the disappearance of Allen Ross. They also delve into the haunted aspect of the Black Jail's history.
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2021-10-0541 minEERIE OKIEWITCHES: KITCHEN LAKE AND THE PARALLEL FORESTThis week, Allie Summerfield joins Marnie in the studio for an episode about two stories connected by one thing: witchcraft. They explore the fire of '46 that contributed to the Kitchen Lake witch legend, discuss the eerie nature of the Parallel Forest, and Marnie shares a story shedding some light on why she's afraid of the woods.
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2021-10-0541 minEERIE OKIENANNIE DOSSOne of Marnie's oldest friends, Whitney Willis, sits down on the couch to recount the sordid tale of Nannie Doss, the infamous Lonely Hearts Killer. Whitney and Marnie explain the types of female serial killers and detail Nannie's life and her murders. They also give a shout out to Whitney's dogs and chronicle how hard dragon boating is.
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2021-10-0543 minEERIE OKIEMUSEUM OF OSTEOLOGYMarnie joins Ashley Mason-Burns-Meerschaert at the Osteology Museum located off of Sunnylane in Oklahoma City for an episode about the study of bones, how to process an animal from death to skeletal articulation, and all of the events that the museum offers to the public. If you love gory details, you won't want to miss this one.
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2021-10-0541 minEERIE OKIEHEELS: A GHOST STORYSumer Wensman joins Marnie to tell the first ever Eerie Okie ghost story. Sumer tells about living in Miami, Oklahoma, while she attended NEO. At NEO, she encountered a spirit that is said to roam the halls of one of the dormitories, recognizable by the sound of her high heels on the tile floor. She also tells about a spirit that seems to have protected her from the lady in heels and several freak incidents that occurred after the initial haunting.
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2021-10-051h 12EERIE OKIEST. VINCENT'S AND OKLAHOMA ABANDONEDPhotographer Jesse Edgar of the Oklahoma Abandoned project joins Marnie at the Spy studio this week to discuss some dark Oklahoma history centering around Rev. Frank Dolan and St. Vincent's. They discuss the history of the "Bingo King" and devote the final half of the episode to the Oklahoma Abandoned project, where Jesse discusses the historical energy that often inhabits the abandoned places he visits.
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2021-10-0547 minEERIE OKIESTONE LION INNMarnie gets the chance to visit the Stone Lion Inn in Guthrie, Oklahoma, where she sits down with owner Becky Luker in the former funeral home for a chat about the building's haunted history. Becky weaves an enchanting narrative of her fortuitous discovery of the house, the way she found out it was haunted, and what it was like to live there with her kids. She also tells about the murder mystery dinners that the Stone Lion Inn hosts on Friday and Saturday nights. This is one you won't want to miss.
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2021-10-0543 minEERIE OKIEHAUNTED OBJECTSRusty Garner from The Buy, Sell, Trade Podcast sits down with Marnie this week to discuss the place where their podcasts connect: haunted objects. They cover some famous cases like Robert the doll and the Dybbuk box, but Marnie also shares a personal story about her time at the funeral home as well as the story of a haunted Furby. Stay tuned to the very end for a special announcement!
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2021-10-0544 minEERIE OKIESACRED HEART MISSIONMarnie's cousin, Shelbae, joins Marnie on an adventure down to the mission at Sacred Heart. In the episode, they spend some time covering the basic history of the area and the mission and then dive head first into the hauntings and legends surrounding the site. They formulate a fun theory as to what's really going on down there.
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2021-10-0544 minEERIE OKIEANOMALIST'S BOOKS AND BREWSThis week, Marnie sits down with Glen McDonald from Lexington, Oklahoma. Glen is the owner of Anomalist's Books and Brews, a used bookshop that specializes in true crime and the strange and unusual. Glen shares his experiences with Bigfoot, his thoughts on the Woo, and tells about some upcoming events that are going to be held at Anomalist's.
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2021-10-0548 minEERIE OKIEPRETTY BOY FLOYD AND THE COUNTY LINEMarisa Mohi of YouTube fame is back this week to first discuss which gangsters of the Depression that she would swipe right on. Marnie and Marisa get into a little bit of Pretty Boy Floyd's story, and chronicle the haunted history of the County Line, previously a speakeasy that Floyd hung out at.
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2021-10-0545 minEERIE OKIEGIRL SCOUT MURDERSBryce is back to share his knowledge about one of Oklahoma's most infamous true crime cases: the Girl Scout Murders. Marnie and Bryce discuss the crime, the suspect, elements of the case that border on supernatural, and the amazing contributions that the families of the victims made to Oklahoma law.
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2021-10-0553 minEERIE OKIETHE APOCALYPSE COMES TO OKLAHOMAThis week, Will from Dystopia Rising helps Marnie explore the ways nuclear fallout would affect Oklahoma with the help of an application that shows the blast radius of various sizes of nuclear weapons. Will also explains what LARPing is and how you can roleplay the zombie apocalypse right here in Oklahoma.
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2021-10-0542 minEERIE OKIETHE BRADY THEATERKOCO producer Aimee Reece joins Marnie at the Spy studio to talk about the dark history and potential haunting of the Brady Theater in Tulsa. They cover the Tulsa Race Massacre and the life and death of operatic singer Enrico Caruso. They also discuss the potential haunting of the Brady Theater and Aimee gives her impressions from her visits there.
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2021-10-0542 minEERIE OKIEPREDATOR PSYCHOLOGY AND SELF-DEFENSEBack in the arena of crime this week, Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt Jennifer Gay sits down with Marnie to discuss predator psychology. They discuss the crime index for Oklahoma City, predators, the phases of an assault (from both strangers and non-strangers), and some psychological self-defense tools that you can take with you. Jennifer is an instructor at Redline Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Edmond, Oklahoma where she teaches self-defense to students of all ages.
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2021-10-051h 00EERIE OKIEVAMPIRES DOWNTOWNJay joins Marnie this week to discuss the basic history of vampires in folklore. Folklore, film, and literature are covered, as well as our very own Oklahoma City vampire story courtesy of an awesome blog. Marnie also gives some recommendations for further reading about vampire subculture in America.
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2021-10-0545 minEERIE OKIEHATCHET HOUSEMalory from OKC Over Easy joins Marnie at the Spy studio to record an episode about OKC's infamous Hatchet House. Listen to find out why this is a prime spot for trick-or-treaters every Halloween as well as what's behind the spooky legend.
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2021-10-0540 minEERIE OKIEBEAVER DUNES STATE PARK LEGENDSBryce is back to discuss some of the legends surrounding Beaver Dunes State Park in Beaver, Oklahoma. Marnie and Bryce touch on the expedition of Coronado, the strange green light that was responsible for the disappearance of three Spanish explorers, the legends of Men In Black, and the possibility of government experimentation as well as the possibility of a UFO below the sand dunes. They also veer off into topics such as what it's really like to be out in the middle of nowhere on a clear, starry night, as well as some of their favorite conspiracy theories.
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2021-10-0538 minEERIE OKIEKAREN SILKWOODThis week, Marnie's mom Larrissa pulls Marnie's chestnuts out of the fire by being an emergency guest and discussing a case that hits close to home for the Vinge family: Karen Silkwood. Silkwood was an activist and whistleblower who died under mysterious circumstances after threatening to go public with information about wrongdoings by the Kerr-McGee oil corporation.
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2021-10-0545 minEERIE OKIEOKLAHOMA CRYPTIDSThis week, Hannah Elliot joins Marnie to discuss several types of cryptids specific to Oklahoma. She also shares her personal experiences with some of these beasts, as well as some well-researched first-hand accounts from others.
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2021-10-051h 17EERIE OKIESEAN SELLERS AND THE PURPLE CHURCHThis week Jay's back to help Marnie explore the case of Sean Sellers, who killed his parents in cold blood and blamed it on a demon. They speculate about the Satanic population and Val Kilmer's weird Wizard World behavior. They also talk about the phenomena of urban legends, primarily focusing on the Purple Church legend of Spencer, Oklahoma.
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2021-10-0546 minEERIE OKIELAWTON WOLFMANBryce is back this week to talk werewolves with Marnie. They discuss the case of the Lawton wolfman, along with the most mysterious tombstone that Oklahoma has to offer. Katherine Cross, buried in Konowa Cemetery, whose epitaph reads: Murdered by human wolves.
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2021-10-0530 minEERIE OKIETHE SIEGE OF HONOBIAFilmmaker Bryce Holland joins Marnie to discuss an event known as the Siege of Honobia, which spurred a family to leave their hometown after being harassed by monsters. They also discuss Bryce's documentary, THE TOWN THAT BIGFOOT BUILT.
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2021-10-0544 minEERIE OKIETHE FUNHOUSE MUMMYJerry joins Marnie this week to discuss the most curious outlaw in Oklahoma history: Elmer McCurdy.
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2021-10-0531 minEERIE OKIEWOMEN EXECUTED BY THE STATE OF OKLAHOMAMarnie's mom joins her on the couch to talk about the three women that have been executed by the State of Oklahoma, and one women who is awaiting her fate. They examine some death row statistics and then jump into the cases.
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2021-10-0539 minEERIE OKIESIRLOIN STOCKADEJay Sheldon joins Marnie to discuss one of the darkest spree killings in Oklahoma history: the Sirloin Stockade murders committed by Roger Dale Stafford.
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2021-10-0546 minEERIE OKIEUFOs OVER OKLAHOMADustin joins Marnie to discuss some interesting case files regarding UFO sightings and reported alien abductions in the great state of Oklahoma. They also get a little spooky and share some personal experiences.
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2021-10-0541 minEERIE OKIEOU URBAN LEGENDSThis week, Marisa Mohi joins Marnie to drop some knowledge about the creepy history of the University of Oklahoma. From urban legends involving students kidnapping professors to a roller skating ghost, Marisa has the deets.
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2021-10-0541 minEERIE OKIEJAMISON FAMILY DISAPPEARANCEMarnie and Margaret examine the bizarre disappearance and deaths of the Jamison family. They're not sure, but they think they've got this one solved.
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2021-10-0531 minEERIE OKIEHEX HOUSEMarnie and Johnetta discuss the infamous Hex House of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and the crimes of Carol Anne Smith.
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2021-10-0537 min
Wyrd RealitiesSn 1 Ep 10 [WYRD_INK] Marnie Vinge, Author and Podcaster at Eerie OkieJoin host Hadley Thorne as she has a great conversation with Marnie Vinge. Marnie is a novelist, storyteller, and creator of the podcast, Eerie Okie. She first started writing at the ripe age of 7, creating a science fiction horror story about a monster that lived in seaweed off the coast of Corpus Christi. Since then, she's stretched her wings by writing urban fantasy, paranormal romance, and horror. But her heart has always been in thrillers and to thrillers she has returned.
Books: The Haunting of Solomon House (Blair Graves Book 1)
Eerie Okie Short Reads: Vol. 1
2021-07-1357 min
Live Your PurposeMarnie Vinge - Casting AwayMy guest is Marnie Vinge, a podcaster and novelist from Norman, Oklahoma. She is the creator of Eerie Okie, a podcast that explores urban legends, true crime, hauntings, and weird or dark history in the state of Oklahoma. Part of her platform is speaking about her battle for her mental health. Her writing ranges from short horror stories to contemporary romantic suspense novels, all of which are primarily set in Oklahoma, several of which will be available next year.
In this episode, Marnie shares intimately about her struggles and triumphs with mental health. She describes the pivotal...
2019-10-3050 min
The Lost Ogle Show14. Have You Heard of the Purple Church? w/ Marnie VingeOn this week’s installment of The Lost Ogle Show, Patrick and Marisa welcome Author Marnie Vinge, the host of the Eerie Okie Podcast. 7:38 - Cryptids and cryptozoology 10:18 - The Stone Lion Inn EVP 15:00 - Weird fan encounters 26:55 - Sean Sellers and the Purple Church 33:00 - The Kitchen Lake Witch 38:05 - Being open about mental health 45:39 - Garth Brooks is a mage Published 25 October 2019 Do some business with our sponsors! Bricktown OKC Patricia's Erotic Boutique Ant...
2019-10-2555 min