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Oddity ShopCryptid Mayhem Part 2: More Lessor CryptidsWelcome To The Oddity Shop, Where The Bizarre is Always on Sale. This week, your Curator Zach is doing a part 2 of the lessor cryptids!Hidden beneath America's seemingly ordinary landscapes lurk creatures most cryptid hunters never discuss. While Bigfoot and Mothman steal the spotlight, these lesser-known monsters deserve their moment in the moonlight.Join curators Kara and Zach as they venture into the fetid swamps of Florida to track the Skunk Ape – a bipedal, ape-like creature whose overwhelming stench of rotting meat and methane makes witnesses physically ill. Descend into the mines of C...
2025-08-2846 min
Oddity ShopThe Roswell Incident: UFO Crash, Cover Up and ConspiracyWelcome To The Oddity Shop, Where The Bizarre is Always on Sale. This week, your Curator Zach is covering the Infamous 1947 Roswell UFO Crash in our 150th Episode!!!!The mystery begins when pilot Kenneth Arnold spots nine crescent-shaped objects flying at impossible speeds over Washington State, coining the term "flying saucer" and kickstarting America's UFO obsession. But the story truly takes flight when rancher Mac Brazel discovers bizarre debris on his New Mexico property.When Brazel reports his findings to the Roswell Army Air Field, something extraordinary happens: the military actually announces they've captured a "f...
2025-08-1458 min
Oddity ShopLHC Particle Accelerator: ConCERNing Physics and Occult PracticesWelcome To The Oddity Shop, Where The Bizarre is Always on Sale. This week, your Curator Zach is deep diving in CERN, Particle Physics, and Conspiracies!What happens when the brightest scientific minds on Earth build a machine that can tear apart the very fabric of reality. The scientific achievements of CERN and the Large Hadron Collider are undeniable. But, as we delve deeper into this world of quantum strangeness, we discover unsettling questionsWhy does a statue of Shiva —the Hindu deity of cosmic creation and destruction—stand prominently at CERN's headquarters? What explains the di...
2025-07-3153 min
Oddity ShopSpectrophilia: Till Death Do Us... Wait, That Won't WorkWelcome To The Oddity Shop, Where The Bizarre is Always on Sale. This week, your Curator Zach is talking all about Love from Beyond the Grave!Have you ever felt a presence in your bedroom late at night? A cold touch when no one was there? For most, these moments spark fear – but for some, they spark romance.Spectrophilia – sexual or romantic attraction to ghosts – exists in a fascinating limbo between psychological curiosity and paranormal experience. Our deep dive takes you through centuries of ghost marriages across cultures.Then we explore modern cases that wi...
2025-07-1055 min
Oddity ShopBuried By History: The SS Leopoldville TragedyWelcome To The Oddity Shop, Where The Bizarre is Always on Sale. This week, your Curator Zach is talking about a WW2 Tragedy he found he has a personal connection to!Have you ever experienced those spine-tingling moments when seemingly unrelated events align perfectly, revealing something profound you never knew you were searching for? That's exactly what happened during Zach's visit to Normandy, France.The day began with a simple plan to tour the D-Day sites. Little did hhe know that weeks before his departure, a casual conversation with his mother would plant the seed f...
2025-06-2655 min
Oddity ShopOddball Guests: Lauren The MorticianWelcome to a Very Special Episode of The Oddity Shop! In The Shop This Week we have a special guest: Tiktok's Very Own - Lauren The Mortician!!!Lauren pulls back the curtain on the mortician's daily routine—a constantly shifting landscape far from the stereotypical gloom many imagine. From meeting with families and visiting cemeteries to performing embalmings and navigating the emotional terrain of grief, she finds purpose in helping people through their darkest moments. Yet it's her spiritual encounters that truly captivate: footsteps of a child echoing through an empty morgue at 2AM, mysterious ban...
2025-06-121h 11
Oddity ShopFear The Kraken: Sea Monsters That Lurk BeneathWelcome To The Oddity Shop, Where The Bizarre is Always on Sale. This week, your Curator Zach is Krack-in' open the Lore of Sea Monsters.The Kraken has haunted sailors' dreams for centuries – a colossal tentacled beast capable of dragging entire ships beneath the waves. From its origins in 13th century Norse sagas to scientific discoveries in our modern era, we track the evolution of this legendary sea monster and uncover some startling truths.Join us as we separate fact from fiction and discover how sometimes, the most incredible legends contain more truth than we eve...
2025-06-0549 min
Oddity ShopCrater Lake Mayhem: Ghosts, Ghouls, Disappearances, and UFOs!Welcome To The Oddity Shop, Where The Bizarre is Always on Sale. This week, your Curator Zach is chatting all about the mysteries of Crater Lake. Join us as we plunge into the mysteries of Crater Lake, Oregon – a place where the veil between worlds seems eerily thin.We explore the lake's many enigmas: the Old Man of the Lake (a tree that has inexplicably floated upright for over a century), mysterious islands where phantom campers appear without boats, and countless Bigfoot encounters surrounding its shores. We'll share the disturbing story of Charles McCuller, whose rema...
2025-05-0855 min
Oddity ShopOddball Guests: Sam Baltrusis on Ghost Writers and Paranormal MonstersWelcome to a Very Special Episode of The Oddity Shop! In The Shop This Week, Sam Baltrusis stops by to talk about his books, relationship to Lizzie Borden, Men in hats, and so much more!The conversation with Sam Baltrusis begins with an unexpected spectral scream—just seconds before our recording starts—setting the perfect tone for an exploration into the world of a man who walks confidently between realms. As a journalist, author of 18 paranormal books, and psychic medium, Sam brings a unique combination of investigative rigor and psychic sensitivity to his work.The disc...
2025-04-241h 02
Oddity ShopBlood on the Shawl: DNA Reveals Jack the Ripper's IdentityWelcome To The Oddity Shop, Where The Bizarre is Always on Sale. This week, your Curator Zach, As promised has the solved tale of the Identity of Jack The RipperThe mystery that has perplexed investigators and captivated true crime enthusiasts for over a century has finally been solved. Jack the Ripper, the shadowy figure who terrorized London's Whitechapel district in 1888, now has a name backed by science: Aaron Kosminski.We journey through the fog-covered streets of Victorian London, where five women—Mary Ann Nichols, Annie Chapman, Elizabeth Stride, Catherine Eddowes, and Mary Jane Kelly—met t...
2025-04-1753 min
Oddity ShopLizzie Borden: Unsolved Murders and A Family Curse?Welcome To The Oddity Shop, Where The Bizarre is Always on Sale. This week, your curator Zach is finally covering the case of Lizzie BordenThe infamous Lizzie Borden axe murders stand as one of America's most enduring unsolved crimes—a bloody double homicide that shocked the nation and continues to fascinate more than a century later. We dissect the gruesome events of August 4, 1892, when Andrew Borden and his second wife Abby were brutally slain in their Fall River, Massachusetts home.Delving into the complex family dynamics, we examine how Andrew's frugal nature and his dau...
2025-04-0354 min
Oddity Shop1966 UFO Pursuit: Police Chase Flying Saucer Across 2 States!Welcome To The Oddity Shop, Where The Bizarre is Always on Sale. This week, your curator Zach is taking you on a wild goose chase....Or should we Say Saucer Chase??Take a ride with us through the 1960s as we relive the high-speed pursuit of an egg-shaped UFO by officers Spauer and Neff. Picture the scene: a mysterious object darting across state lines at 85 mph, leaving a trail of bewildered officers from Ohio to Pennsylvania. The fallout from this encounter was significant, altering the lives of those involved and sparking heated debates about the validity of U...
2025-03-2046 min
Oddity ShopThe Philadelphia Experiment: A Ship Lost in Space and TimeWelcome To The Oddity Shop, Where The Bizarre is Always on Sale. This week, your curator Zach has a story of a Ship that travels through space and time.Ever wondered what it would be like if science pushed the boundaries of reality? Our fascination takes us to the bewildering tale of the Philadelphia Experiment—a WWII event shrouded in mystery and conspiracy, involving teleportation and invisibility. We explore the USS Eldridge's alleged vanishing act, diving into the roles of quirks like Albert Einstein, and the controversial Carlos Allende. Was it a groundbreaking success or an elaborate cov...
2025-03-061h 05
Oddity ShopOddball Guests: Medium Exie Smith on her "Paranormal Life"Welcome to a Very Special Episode of The Oddity Shop! In The Shop This Week, Michigan's own Exie Smith, Stops by to hang out for a conversation.What's it like to grow up in a haunted house and possess the uncanny ability to affect electronics just by being near them? Psychic medium and author Exie Smith joins us to unravel these mysteries and more. From her early days navigating the supernatural to becoming an accomplished author and medium, Exie's journey is as fascinating as it is enlightening. Her gallery readings with fellow psychic Tim Shaw have not...
2025-02-201h 17
Oddity ShopAnimated Enigmas: Dark Theories and Nostalgic Mysteries in CartoonsWelcome To The Oddity Shop, Where The Bizarre is Always on Sale. This week, your curator Zach has a slew of conspiracies surrounding your favorite childhood cartoons Our latest episode takes you through a labyrinth of conspiracy theories and nostalgic tales that challenge what you think you know about your favorite animated shows.Ever wondered if Angelica Pickles from Rugrats imagined her world as a way to cope with trauma? Then, we switch gears to the whimsical world of SpongeBob SquarePants, where we tackle fan theories that add depth to the show’s child-friendly facade.
2025-02-1357 min
Oddity ShopParanormal Postcards 5: More Eerie Tales From Our ListenersWelcome to the Oddity Shop, where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This Week we are opening the doors and sharing YOUR stories back to youHave you ever been groped or caressed by a ghost? Have you or a loved one been tormented at night by a spirit trying to save their dogs from an evil wife?? Better yet, Have you had to save your partner from a demon dog that is trying to attach itself to you? Well stay tuned, because our listeners sure have, and they are hear to share their stories of the odd...
2025-01-3034 min
Oddity ShopOddity Archives - Beyond the Crash: The Haunting of Eastern Airlines Flight 401Welcome to the Oddity Shop....Archives. We are taking a short Hiatus for the month of January! Please enjoy a month of some of our favorite throwback episodes!In The shop this week, Zach has the tragic tale, and following hauntings surrounding Eastern Airlines Flight 401Listen as we recount how a completly normal flight takes a dubious turn when coming in to land in 1972. After the crash, find out what happens to parts of the wreckage, and learn that some of the crew may still be working in the afterlife. Are the ghosts there to sc...
2025-01-2331 min
Oddity ShopAqua Tofana: Cosmetic of Killer PoisonWelcome To The Oddity Shop, Where The Bizarre is Always on Sale. This week, your curator Zach has a tale or resiliency, cosmetics, and ... MurderImagine a potion so potent yet discreet that it could alter the very fabric of patriarchal society in Renaissance Italy. Our latest episode invites you to explore the shadowy corridors of history, revealing the life of Giulia Tofana, a woman who empowered others through her infamous concoction, Aqua Tofana. With a sprinkle of dark humor and a dash of intrigue, we unravel how this tasteless poison became a symbol of rebellion for w...
2024-12-2649 min
Oddity ShopAmerica's First Serial Killer: HH Holmes and The Murder CastleWelcome To The Oddity Shop, Where The Bizarre is Always on Sale. This week, your curator Zach is covering America's First Serial Killer: H. H. HolmesPrepare yourself for an unsettling journey as we recount the transformation of Herman Mudgett into the infamous H.H. Holmes. From bullied child to manipulative mastermind, Holmes' story is one of deception, fraud, and the eerie "Murder Castle" in Chicago. We explore his chilling exploits, focusing on his fraudulent insurance schemes and the tragic fate of Ben Pietzel and his family. While the myths around Holmes are numerous, our focus centers on...
2024-12-1248 min
Oddity ShopWhere Did They go??: The Lost Colony of RoanokeWelcome To The Oddity Shop, Where The Bizarre is Always on Sale. This week, your curator Zach has the history and theories on the Lost Colony of Roanoke!As the episode unfolds, we uncover the history of the founding and disappearance of Roanoke Colony. Founded in 1587 on Roanoke Island off the coast of present-day North Carolina, the colony was intended to be England's first permanent settlement in the New World. Led by John White, the colonists were left on the island to establish a foothold while White returned to England for supplies. However, when he returned in 1590, t...
2024-11-2852 min
Oddity ShopThe Dybbuk Box: Horrifying Haunted object, or Confirmed Fake?!Welcome To The Oddity Shop, Where The Bizarre is Always on Sale. This week, your curator Zach is finally covering the story of the famed Dybbuk BoxThings take an eerie turn as we unravel the chilling saga of the notorious Dybbuk box. This infamous antique has a dark reputation for leaving a trail of mysterious and unsettling events behind it. From Kevin Mannis' initial discovery of the box full of bizarre items like wheat pennies and locks of hair, to the spine-tingling experiences faced by its various owners, we trace the journey of this haunted object f...
2024-11-1448 min
Oddity ShopOddball Guests: Dacre Stoker on Bram's Legacy and The Dracula!Welcome to a Very Special Episode of The Oddity Shop! Its Halloween, so you know Kara and Zach have a very special episode for you, with a Fantastic Guest: Dacre Stoker!!!Get ready for a spine-tingling celebration as we welcome the Halloween season with none other than Dacre Stoker, the great-grandnephew of Bram Stoker himself. Discover the fascinating legacy of the man behind "Dracula" through Dacre's captivating stories, insights, and a touch of family lore. As we mark our two-year anniversary, this episode promises a host of exclusive treats, including the launch of our Patreon and the c...
2024-10-311h 14
Oddity ShopCryptid Mayhem: Our Favorite Lessor MonstersWelcome To The Oddity Shop, Where The Bizarre is Always on Sale. This week, your curator Zach is talking about his favorite Lessor CryptidsWhat happens when a magical wand-wielding frogman, a melancholic squonk, and a thrilling Giwoggle, and a killer worm all collide in a single podcast episode? Our newest episode brings together quirky tales and cryptid adventures.We deep dive into the lore and history of the Loveland Frogman as they cast sparks at passerby's, the Squonk who is just the saddest boy ever, The Witchy Summon of the Giwoggle sent to terrorize f...
2024-10-2446 min
Oddity ShopUFOs over Michigan: Aliens Across The PeninsulaWelcome To The Oddity Shop, Where The Bizarre is Always on Sale. This week, your curator Zach has some Michigan UFO Sightings and StoriesMichigan’s skies have a mysterious side, and we’re here to spotlight it! We kick things off with the Kinross Incident of 1953, where an Air Force jet was dispatched to intercept a UFO over Lake Superior. Then, fast forward to 1994, where credible sources reported flickering lights and cylindrical objects over Lake Michigan. Was it mass hysteria or true extraterrestrial encounters? We explore the consistent witness stories challenging the mass hallucination theory and ponde...
2024-10-1047 min
Oddity ShopOddball Guests: Lauren Haunts, The Chamber, and Custom Paranormal EquipmentWelcome to a Very Special Episode of The Oddity Shop! This week we sit down with the equipment making, bad ass author, amazing researcher, Lauren Haunts!Ever wondered if your beloved REM pod is working during your paranormal investigations? We'll take you behind the scenes with exciting updates, winded rabbit holes, and a tin foil hat party! Lauren doesn't just stop at REM pods; she shares her expertise on the diverse types of paranormal investigators and gives us a masterclass in equipment and the difference between scientific and personal theory!Curious about the intersection of e...
2024-09-261h 35