I often fantasize about owning an island paradise. No taxes, zero traffic and I make all the laws? Sign me up! Unless it's Gaiola Island. This idyllic island off the coast of Naples, Italy kills, maims or otherwise destroys the lives of anyone who lives there for too long. From nameless hermits to the world's richest men, the island spares no one. …

A little more history than haunt today, though this chick is responsible for more than her fair share of haunts. Locusta of Gaul was an ancient Roman poisoner whose body count ranged in the hundreds or possibly thousands. She was a weapon of mass destruction in her own right and is believed to be the world's first serial killer. Listen and learn ho…

Everyone knows about the Bates Motel but way before that, Morse Mill Hotel made murderous innkeepers fashionable. You may never have heard of the place, or of Bertha Gifford but both hold an honored place in America's haunted history. Bertha was one of America's first female serial killers and the Morse Mill Hotel was where she committed her crimes…

The name Edgar Allan Poe is synonymous with darkness and horror. Dude invented the detective novel, after all. If he were alive, he might have written and solved his own death. As it stands, the mystery remains unsolved. Though multiple theories exist, the one that's most likely responsible for the death of one of the most influential writers in Am…

Do you enjoy a good Halloween haunted house? You know, the kind that's super scary but that you know you'll actually be safe in? But how do you know for sure that you're safe? Today we look at some Halloween haunted houses that people have died your been injured in, including the most famous of all, McKamey Manor! Face Your Ears Explore home record…

One October day 128 years ago, Zona Heaster fell in love at first sight with a strapping blacksmith named Trout Shue. Their whirlwind romance would end in murder. The twist? The case was solved by the ghost of the victim. Or was it? Face Your Ears Explore home recording and music creation with Rich and Justin on 'Face Your Ears'! Listen on: Apple P…

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For years, detached human feet have been washing up on the shores of the Salish Sea, grossing everyone out and ruining their vacations. Why does this keep happening and where are all those feet coming from? Scientists have and (unsatisfying) answer. Support the showOleh Oddity Poddity

Since it first opened to the public in 1971, Round Valley Reservoir has claimed dozens of lives...and kept many of the bodies. Why is this lake so bloodthirsty and why won't it return the dead to their loved ones? Some believe it's nature, while others believe its vengeful spirits to blame. Listen and decide for yourself! Face Your Ears Explore hom…

Some things are worse than death. And sometimes Buffalo Bill is a real guy with a doctor's title. Learn about the atrocities that occurred at the Wyoming Frontier Prison and the dude who turned an inmate into his own macabre version of high fashion. Face Your Ears Explore home recording and music creation with Rich and Justin on 'Face Your Ears'! L…

Arkansas was once a sanctuary for America's most notorious gangsters. Today we talk about the Arlington Hotel in Hot Springs, Arkansas, Al Capone's favorite hangout, and the ghost that still linger there. Discount Storytime Proud winner of the Nobel "I Tried" Ribbon in Literature. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show…

Hey guys! It's been a hot second! Actually, it's been about 31,536,000 seconds but I've put that time to good use, I promise! Anyway, today we talk about the ultra terrifying estate where serial killer Herb Baumeister murdered approximately 40 men and buried dozens of them - Fox Hollow Farm. Just typing that made me feel grody all over again, so yo…

I'm back from being stranded in Switzerland! While most of what I saw was from the window of a hospital room in Spital Bulach, I did manage to get in a little sightseeing. Listen and learn about historical spookiness from Lake Lucerne and Zurich! Support the showOleh Oddity Poddity

Happy 4th, ya'll! In this episode, I throw out some myths and facts surrounding the Declaration of Independence and the influence the Freemasons had on it, as well as a couple of hauntings feat. the guys who created it! Click to support the show! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1731860/support Notes: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Freemasonry https://…

July 1- 3 of 1863 marks one of the bloodiest eras in our country's history. The Battle of Gettysburg was so brutal and deadly that those who lost their lives there still roam the earth today. Listen and learn about what remains at one of America's most haunted National sites. https://www.iheart.com/content/2020-09-17-chilling-video-shows-ghosts-run…

Today we talk about 10 famous photos of ghosts, who they are and where we think they came from. Are they real or fake? Experts say real and who are we to argue? Support the showOleh Oddity Poddity

Here we have a continuation of some pesky exes who just can't seem to get over being dumped. Listen and be glad it's not you (or your ex!). Support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1731860/support Discount Storytime Proud winner of the Nobel "I Tried" Ribbon in Literature. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show…

Though amusement parks are a place for family fun, they can also be the scene of tragedy. This is doubly true for Lake Shawnee Amusement Park in Rock, West Virginia, which has seen more than its share of death since way before the admission gates opened! Support the showOleh Oddity Poddity

Howdy strangers! It's the ghost of ME returning from the Caribbean with the tale of Duppy Turn, a landmark in Grand Cayman Island where the spirits congregate. What's a duppy? And why are all of them hanging out in one spot? Listen and learn! https://www.uncommoncaribbean.com/cayman-islands/haunted-caribbean-duppy-turn-grand-cayman/ https://therumr…

It's the last week of March so I wanted to slide into one more Irish haunt! This is the story of Malahide castle, an 839-year-old mansion that houses 5 distinct ghosts and maybe more! In this episode, we discuss the ghost's drama and why they won't frickin' leave. I'm taking a short break after this one, so enjoy and holler if you need anything whi…

Hey guys, here I am to ruin your spring break bliss by shouting, "ARUBA, WTH???" Hopefully, you're not in Aruba this week. Or ever! Because so many people have gone missing without a trace down there that their tourism websites even post missing person alerts. In this episode, we look at those on visitaruba.com and ponder what in the heck happened …

Saint Pat did a lot of things, best of all giving us an excuse to drink green beer every year. But did you know that he also low-key created the legendary Headless Horseman? Listen and learn about how this iconic Irishman is responsible for The Legend of Sleepy Hollow! Happy St Pat's, ya'll!!! https://wickedhorror.com/top-horror-lists/beyond-the-le…

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An oldie but a goody - the classic tale of a dude who got fed up with his caregiving job and acted like a total psycho (because he was!). To Edgar A. Poe - thanks for everything! (Edited for clarity) Support the showOleh Oddity Poddity

I talk a lot about most haunted this-and-that, but this one tops the World's Most Haunted list year after year. That's because the Ancient Ram Inn, located in the village of Wotton-Under-Edge, England, is not only the site of macabre murder and death, but also sits upon a magically charged land. https://www.travelchannel.com/shows/ghost-adventures/…

Cowboys, gamblers, and ladies of the night - they're among the undead you'll find in downtown Fort Worth, Texas, formerly known as Hell's Half Acre. In today's episode, we explore the history and hauntings in four places you can eat, drink and be merry in the Lone Star state! https://ghostcitytours.com/fort-worth/haunted-fort-worth/double-eagle-ste…

Oh, how I love a good bar haunting! Check out the strange and murderous history of two of Chicago's most haunted watering holes: Liar's Club and The Red Lion Pub. http://redlionchicago.com/ https://www.liarsclubstore.com/ https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1988-06-04-8801040817-story.html https://mysteriouschicago.com/the-liars-club/ https:…

If you've listened to this podcast for a while or follow us on social media, you know how much I love Eureka Springs, Arkansas! Not only is it home to one of the most haunted hotels in America, the 1886 Crescent, it's a paranormal hub unlike no other. What does that even mean? For starters, there's another hotel that's haunted by the ghosts of gang…

Dig if you will the picture...of you moving into a quaint older home and finding human remains! This is highly likely if your new home was once the meeting place of a chapter of the Independent Order of Oddfellows, a somewhat secret society devoted to helping others and, apparently, collecting bodies! https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/odd-fello…

I'm back from an unintentional break with the tale of the famous Drake Hotel and its true crime ghosts! If you think your NYE was trash, listen to what happened to the lady in red and her friends behind the walls of this historic landmark in downtown Chicago! Support the showOleh Oddity Poddity

Merry Murdermas! Today I read you a story about a guy who was rushing around to get out of town for a Christmas ski trip and forgot his luggage. No worries, his good buddy volunteered to lend him a kit bag. But there was something special about this bag... Discount Storytime Proud winner of the Nobel "I Tried" Ribbon in Literature. Listen on: Apple…

Holidays are for family fun and what's more fun than exacting revenge on someone who insulted your family? NOTHING! Nothing is more fun. If you haven't heard the famous tale of retribution by Edgar Allan Poe, or even if you have, join me for a retelling that will remind you how much you love your fam! Support the show…

We haven't riffed on religion in a hot second, so during the season of supernatural miracles (the birth of little baby Jesus, a big fat man being able to squeeze down 3 billion chimneys in one night, surviving Black Friday, etc), we're gonna talk about 3 nasty people who miraculously became saints and how they got there. A nice reminder that redemp…

Happy TG everyone! I sure am thankful for all the blessings in my life, and that includes you!! I know you're busy fighting with your family today, but if you need a breather, here's a short episode about a haunted tattoo parlor and the extra special way it gained its ghosts. Support the showOleh Oddity Poddity

The title has an exclamation point because it's extra special to me! In this episode we talk about the famously haunted Bono bridge, the even more haunted Keller's Chapel Cemetery, and then a little palate cleanser about a very old ghost who patrols downtown. If you like spooky small towns, this one is for you. Jonesvegas forever! Discount Storytim…

I took off last weekend to check out the foliage in Little Rhody and came back with a couple of neat stories. First, I toured The Breakers, the colossal "summer cottage" of the famous Vanderbilt family in Newport. It's a massive mansion where a lot of sad stuff happened and where the matriarch of the family is said to still live. Then I hit up Lizz…

You've all heard of the Bermuda Triangle but did you know that there's a place you can get lost forever that's completely landlocked and accessible on foot? But why would you want that knowledge, you psychos??? Between 1943 and 1950, six people disappeared in the wooded area known as the Bennington Triangle in Bennington, Vermont. Two of those peop…

Guys, this is one that I've been obsessed with for years. In fact, it was the first podcast episode I wrote more than a year ago but since new developments are constantly being found, I kept needing to update it! So, here it is - the mystery of how a 2,200-year-old computer was found in the remains of an ancient Roman shipwreck. Has science solved …

Here it is, ya'll! The grandaddy of haunted hotels, the one that tops the list of spookiest B&Bs every year, the one that was immortalized in The Shining, the one and only Stanley Hotel! But is it really haunted or is it just Stephen King's messing with our minds? Listen and decide! For more content, check out our Patreon at: https://www.patreon.co…

Just a small town girl, livin' in a ghosty worrrrrrrld! That's probably what every woman in Dahlonega, Georgia is thinking every second of the day. This tiny town, located about 35 miles from the uber haunted Tallulah Falls, has a ghost inhabiting just about every public building, hotel and restaurant. In this episode we cover a handful of them, an…

If you think museums are boring, you haven't visited the Museum of Death in New Orleans! No pics or videos are allowed (and later I found out why), so listen as I detail each exhibit and decide whether to venture inside yourself. I didn't come anywhere near doing it justice, but if you want a primer about the macabre morbidity inside, here it is. M…

Ya'll know I'm always down for shacking up with ghosts, especially if crawfish and hurricanes are involved. In this episode we discuss the history of the Bourbon Orleans hotel, which was once the most important opera theater in the US, a civil war hospital, a convent and more. Today it's a hotel where you can rest your head next to some ghosties! I…

Remember back in the day when you put off writing that book report until 9 pm the night before and had no choice but to snort Pixie Stix and guzzle Mountain Dew all night so you could stay awake to complete it and hand it in to your teacher at 8 am the next morning with your shaky, blistered and bloody hands? Yeah, me neither. I never did that. But…

The Lizzie Borden murder case has captivated the criminal minds of Americans for 130 years. Did she really do it, though? Or did archaic forensic techniques and tunnel-visioned police send a misunderstood woman to trial and let a brutal murderer go free? Listen and learn the details of the case, a theory about a possible alternative killer and a li…

It's the 1920s. Everyone is the most dramatic and heroin is in cough medicine. What a time to be alive! Unless you're King Tut. He was totally dead and none too pleased when a bunch of archaeologists, rich English guys and flappers came busting into his tomb. They were warned. Had they listened, maybe so many people would not have died... Discount …

In this episode we look at accounts of near death experiences (NDEs) that are included in the works of Dr. Raymond Moody and Dr. Bruce Greyson, pioneers in the field of NDE study. Is the afterlife real or just one last high before we die? Bush NE, Greyson B. Distressing near-death experiences: the basics. Mo Med. 2014 Nov-Dec;111(6):486-90. PMID: 2…

A while back, I told ya'll about 13 places on Earth that are believed to be gateways to Hell. But since airfare is at an all-time high and airlines be wildin', here are 4 more that are in the United States! Discount Storytime Proud winner of the Nobel "I Tried" Ribbon in Literature. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show…

Ghosts. Vampires. Demons. We all know what those are, don't we? What about less definable specters like Hat Man, Black Eyed Kids and Doppelgangers? Are these entities that exist on the threshold between worlds or are all these monsters one in the same? We will never know, but it's still fun to talk about! In this episode we discuss encounters with …

Today I'm bringing back the 90s with some NOLA Vampire lore! The story of one of the French Quarter's most famous vampires starts centuries before Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt hit the scene. In this episode we explore the story of the Comte Saint Germain, a man who is said to have existed pretty much since the beginning of time, and who wound up terror…

On July 6, 2022, the Georgia Guidestones, a 42-year-old monument that gave directions on how to rebuild humanity after a nuclear apocalypse, were bombed by a yet-to-be apprehended criminal. In this episode we learn about the curious way the guidestones came to be, their mysterious creator and the bizarre reasons some labeled them “Satanic”. If you …