After a horrifying election season, we invite you to join us as we distract ourselves with horrors that dwell far beyond the halls of power! The Appalachian Mountains are some of the oldest mountains on Earth. For centuries they have enchanted all those who have settled in the shadow of their towering peaks. Native Americans and European settlers a…

Kill me once, shame on me. Kill me twice... that's a "posthumous execution"! We're back with yet another bizarre history lesson. This episode covers a grim ritual practiced by our twisted forefathers. In previous episodes we've discussed public executions - a disturbing tradition that combined capital punishment with live entertainment. For centuri…

Where my witches at?? We're back with another bizarre history lesson. This episode covers a broad topic that we will undoubtedly return to in the future - WITCHCRAFT! It ain't all broomsticks and cauldrons, ya know. Join us as we discuss the underrated weirdness of Scandinavian witchcraft, then explore the long and treacherous road that lead to the…

This is one spooky ship. Join us as we set sail into the dark waters of history! We'll be chronicling the fascinating story of a high class ocean liner turned haunted warship. Now moored in Long Beach Harbor, the RMS Queen Mary serves as a hotel and event center. While grand and elegant in appearance, the nautical titan has checkered past filled wi…

Ho ho ho! Happy Solstice! We're throwin’ back the egg nog and getting in the holiday spirit to tell you the TRUE story of Christmas! That’s right, it ain’t just a bunch of gingerbread men and reindeer - Xmas has a far stranger origin. Join us as we look at the ancient festival of Yule, the true inspiration for Christmas. Along the way we’ll uncover…

Alchemy: the ultimate life hack. Want infinite wealth and immortality? Stop wasting money on savings accounts and lousy vitamins. It's time for you to harness the mysterious power of Alchemy! Join us as we take a trip back in time to unearth the strange origins of alchemy and its ties to the occult. ----------- *JOIN OUR PATREON* Thanks for listeni…

Need a lift? We're hitting the road to investigate the legend of the Vanishing Hitchhiker! We've all heard the old tale of a weary motorist giving aid to a stranded stranger on the side of dark road. In these twice-told legends, the driver offers the hitchhiker a ride home... only for the strange passenger to VANISH before arriving at their destina…

Please enjoy this FREE episode from our Patreon Exclusive series "Creepypasta", where we read and discuss your favorite internet-born horror stories! If you've spent any time on the worldwide web, you've likely encountered Creepypasta. Emerging in the late 1990s, the world was first introduced to the genre when text from horror-themed email chains …

We're back with an EXTRA close encounter of the Third Kind! ... In 1957, Brazilian farmer Antonio Vilas-Boas was plucked from his tractor and brought aboard an alien spacecraft. Unlike other tales of alien contact, Antonio's account centers around an experiment in hybrid breeding. You know what they say: one man's traumatic event is another man's x…

Walkin' pants. What more is there to say? Greetings earthlings! Unlike our typical minisodes that run rather girthy - this puppy is an easy-breezy 20 minutes! Consider it an appetizer for the other content we've got in the chamber coming soon. Have you seen the Nightcrawlers? ----------- *JOIN OUR PATREON* Thanks for listening! We are now available…

We're back with a new episode that covers two interweaving government conspiracy theories about secret military experiments. First, the testing of a controversial new cloaking device leaves a WW2 battleship in uncharted waters. This event known as the "Philadelphia Experiment" would bring about bizarre consequences that inspired a decades long stud…

"It always feels like somebody's watchin' me." - Rockwell Have you ever found yourself alone when suddenly you catch the feeling of watchful eyes? It might manifest as an unwanted specter peeking through the crack in the closet door, or the burning stare of some invisible voyeur watching from beyond a darkened window. In these moments of unexplaina…

The Bible & Monsters. Name a more iconic duo. Our latest minisode examines the legend of a beast both apocalyptic and allegorical. The primordial sea serpent known simple as "The Leviathan" appears throughout the Old Testament and serves as the ultimate symbol of godly power and primal evil. Having numerous interpretations and meanings, this monste…

Feast your ears on this PARANORMAL ICON! In this installment we tell the tale of the Flatwoods Monster - a bonafide classic urban legend that came about at the peak of America's "flying saucer fever"... One evening in 1952, a gaggle of schoolboys followed an earthbound fireball as it crash landed in the little town of Flatwoods, West Virginia. As t…

Look! In the sky - its a bird - its a plane! No, its just an interplanetary aircraft... For our 50th (whoa!) episode, we're covering a landmark case in alien abduction! The fascinating story of Betty & Barney Hill and their infamous detour into the warped corners of "the unknown" remains to be one of the most convincing first hand accounts of extra…

Welcome to Hell! Perched upon a steep rocky cliff in the Czech wilderness sits Houska Castle, a 13th-century gothic fortress hiding a dark secret within its unconventional walls. Upon first glance, one would notice the structure's peculiar design - it appears to have been built INSIDE OUT. While your typical castle is built to defend against outsid…

Move over Grandma, there's a new bitch on the block! Old ladies are sweet and unassuming, right? WRONG. Across the centuries elderly women have appeared in folklore and fairytales as menacing hags who deal in trickery and evil schemes. Look no further than the classic figure of "The Witch", a black magic wielding villain traditionally depicted as a…

*JOIN OUR PATREON* Greetings mortals! Join us as we discuss the cheery topic of death, in particular the physical representation of death in mythology and folklore. What is death? Why does the Grim Reaper carry a scythe? And who the heck is the god of death? We try our best to answer these gnawing questions (and many more) in this very special epis…

Happy Halloween! We wrap up this very scary Spooky Season with a tale for the ages! In honor of all that is weird, we're covering a cryptid that is straight up wacky. This episode is all about the Frogman of Loveland, Ohio (also known as the "Loveland frog" or the "Loveland Lizard") which has been hopping around the Buckeye state since the 1950s. […

Wanna get crazy? This time we wind black the clock to investigate mental health treatment (or the lack there of) in the days of yore! Join us as we explore some of the most terrifying "mad houses" or lunatic asylums across history. [SUPPORT US ON PATREON] --------------- Thanks for listening! We are now available wherever you listen to podcasts! If…

America is home to some of the strangest places in the world. Perhaps none is more strange than the city of New Orleans, Louisiana. With a history reaching back centuries before the nation's founding, "The Big Easy" boasts a rich and colorful past forged from triumph and tragedy. Ghosts, ghouls, massacres, and monsters await us this episode! Buckle…

Don't let the seashell bra fool you, mermaids are treacherous beasts. Throughout time every culture has had its own rendition of aquatic humans, known broadly as "merfolk". Join Moe and Jeremy as they chronicle the history of these mythical creatures, sharing stories of seductive fish-ladies to salty sea hags! *SUPPORT US ON PATREON* --------------…

*SUPPORT US ON PATREON* The terms "psychic" and "medium" are often used when describing Edgar Cayce. Cayce, a popular clairvoyant who spearheaded both the New Age movement in America as well as holistic medicine, cannot be defined that simply. He was a modest, quirky southern salesman-turned-businessman-turned-paranormal icon. Until his death in 19…

Send in the clowns! This minisode takes us to the coastal English town of Sandown in the summer of 1973. Known for its festivals and victorian resorts, the serene seaside community had always attracted strangers to its shores... the strangest of all being a 7-foot tall clown called "All Colors Sam". Join us for the tale of Sam the Sandown Clown, a …

Adventure awaits under the sea! Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code IDIOT at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod The legend of Atlantis has inspired mankind for centuries with tales of a forbidden undersea kingdom and lost alien technology. First penned by the philosopher Plato nearly 2,400 years ago; scholars insist that the magic …

New year, new metaphysical plane! Prepare to project your astral body into the next dimension with this all new minisode! Join us as Moe guides us through the theories surrounding the "astral plane", an higher realm of existence that is thought to be home to spirits and universal knowledge. Along the way you'll hear talk of mind-bending metaphysics…

The cards contain your fate! SUPPORT US ON PATREON! Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code IDIOT at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod Thanks for listening! We are now available wherever you listen to podcasts! If you enjoyed this, be sure to stay in the loop by following us on Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube. And don't forget to leav…

We're back just in time for Spooky Season! Join us as we break down one of the deepest conspiracies to be found in the American sub-culture. The "Men in Black" also called "MIBs", are the rumored authority on UFO sightings and adjacent phenomena. For nearly a century, individuals who claim to have witnessed flying saucers (or make contact with extr…

PREPARE TO GET RE-BIRTHED as we discuss the process of "past life regression". We'll also explore the fascinating history of reincarnation in popular culture and new age spirituality! SUPPORT US ON PATREON! --------------- Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code IDIOT at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod Thanks for listening! We are n…

Feeling Lucky? In this mind-blowing episode, Jeremy details TRUE tales of impossible LUCK! From an atomic bomb survivor to the dumbest billionaire in history, fortune manifests in many forms. Is our world governed by chaos or are we destined by fate? Join us as we unpack the mystery of Lady Luck! SUPPORT US ON PATREON! Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free…

This episode we're diving into our subconscious and discussing DREAMS! Join us as we catch some Z's and explore the science and mystery behind that weird thing we all do at night. Along the way we'll discover how dreams shape us, the history of dream interpretation, and a chilling story of a strange man that thousands of people across the globe hav…

In honor of Pride Month, Moe shares the story of the Stonewall riots. SUPPORT US ON PATREON! Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code IDIOT at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod ------------------- Thanks for listening! We are now available wherever you listen to podcasts! If you enjoyed this, be sure to stay in the loop by following us…

Everyone wants to be hung, but no one wants to be HANGED! Join us as we take a cursory look at the long, dark history of capital punishment and public executions. If you are easily bothered by exploding heads and man-eating beasts, listen with caution! SUPPORT US ON PATREON! ------------------- Thanks for listening! We are now available WHEREVER yo…

Back again with a slice of folklore for ya! And this time we're diving into cryptozoology and discussing two elusive creatures from early American folklore. First, The Hidebehind, a man-eating monster who stalks forests in search of unlucky lumberjacks. What makes this monster so sneaky is it's uncanny ability to hide behind anything of any size - …

Greetings, Earthlings! This week we're channeling our spirit guides in search of cosmic enlightenment... just kidding, we're here to talk about aliens and stuff! "Space Brothers", or Nordic Aliens to be exact. Thats right, bucko, we're spilling the (not-so secret) beans on an advanced race of extraterrestrials whose motto is simple: PEACE AND LOVE.…

Happy Valentine's Day! To celebrate the cosmic wonder of love, we're breaking down the concepts of SOULMATES and TWIN FLAMES! Charge up those energy crystals - we're entering "Woo Woo" territory... SUPPORT US ON PATREON! ----------------- Thanks for listening! We are now available wherever you listen to podcasts! If you enjoyed this, be sure to sta…

Legend has it that a mythical wild man roam the outer reaches of the wild. This fearsome yet elusive beast goes by many names, but most know them as BIGFOOT! This is a topic we've always wanted to discuss. Ol' Sasquatch is a staple of American folklore and the paranormal as a whole. Having narrowly survived the dumpster fire that was 2020, we thoug…

Happy holidays, friends! We're back with another bite-sized minisode, and we're exploring the darker side of Christmas... We all know about the fat man with the reindeers, but what about his "companions"? That's right, Ol' Saint Nick has helpers - and they run the gamut from prankster dwarves to devilish child abusers! Join us as we profile a handf…

Greetings, mortals! We're back with a late Halloween episode for ya'll! This week we trade tales of two bizarre and brutal prisons that are rumored to be HAUNTED. Just when you thought the American prison system couldn't get scarier... SUPPORT US ON PATREON! (Intro/Outro Music by Visager; additional music acquired through Epidemic Sound) Thanks for…

This week Moe explains the history of Salem Massachusetts and the horrors behind the witch trials! SUPPORT US ON PATREON! ------------------ Thanks for listening! We are now available wherever you listen to podcasts! If you enjoyed this, be sure to stay in the loop by following us on Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube. And don't forget to leave us a r…

This week Moe discusses one of America's strangest (and most haunted) houses - The Winchester Mystery House! SUPPORT US ON PATREON! ----------------- Thanks for listening! We are now available WHEREVER you listen to podcasts! If you enjoyed this, be sure to stay in the loop by following us on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube! And don't forget to lea…

Whether you're a quantum physicist or a science fiction fan, you've probably fantasized about TIME TRAVEL. But could such a thing be possible? According to scientists: maybe. This week we're gassin' up the DeLorean and heading out on a road trip across the space time continuum to discuss the finer points of wormhole paradoxes and time travel! SUPPO…

This week Moe discusses the sinister history of one of modern medicine's strangest procedures: THE LOBOTOMY! SUPPORT US ON PATREON! Episode art by "MARIE MARIE ART": https://www.instagram.com/mariemarie_art/ --------------------- Thanks for listening! We are now available WHEREVER you listen to podcasts! If you enjoyed this, be sure to stay in the …

SUPPORT US ON PATREON! Hello again! We hope everyone is staying safe and healthy in today's weird world - and prepare for things to get weirder. This week we're exploring UFO culture and the peculiar individuals who claimed to have met visitors from another world! Join us as we investigate the personal accounts of "contactees" and the supernatural …

SUPPORT US ON PATREON! Enjoy another appetizer for your ears! Although this particular episode may stifle your appetite... This week Jeremy shares the unusual tale of Mary Toft, a 18th-century peasant whose "supernatural births" rocked England. The miracle of childbirth is usually cause for celebration, although there are some exceptions... -------…

SUPPORT US ON PATREON! Greetings all! We hope everyone is staying safe and healthy in today's weird world. Additionally, we'd like to issue a trigger-warning to this week's program. This following episode contains subject matter that some listeners may find disturbing or upsetting, including descriptions of graphic violence. This week we delve into…

SUPPORT US ON PATREON! We're comin' at you with another short-n-sweet episode about the ancient art of curses! This week Jeremy discusses popular curses and their bizarre origins. Why is it unlucky to spill a saltshaker? What happens when you open an umbrella indoors? And who the heck is Macbeth?? Join us as we uncover this history of chaos and cal…

SUPPORT US ON PATREON! Welcome back! We hope everyone is safe and healthy. This week we offer you a plethora bizarre distractions including the secret life of trees, terrible tinder bios, and supernatural places. There are places that feel UNUSUAL. Each year countless tourists travel the globe just to stand in the astonishing presence of Stonehenge…

SUPPORT US ON PATREON! We're comin' at you with another bitesized story in this minisode of biblical proportions! This week Kaylee breaks down the bizarre legend of Lilith, the first woman and mother of vampires! Appearing throughout western mythology, Lilith is believed to be the first woman - predating the creation of Eve in the Book of Genesis. …

The red scare comes to Roswell! In this episode we discuss the horrors of the Soviet Space Program, Area 51, and the (possibly) real story behind the infamous UFO crash in Roswell, New Mexico! Along the way we talk New Years resolutions and share the chilling story of one Redditor's alleged "glitch in the matrix". Hold on tight, we're crash-landing…