Episodes
Oct. 19, 2023
186. Robert the Doll and Fukushi Masaichi
Kat covers a haunted doll in Key West and Hayley covers a doctor who collected one of Hayley's favorite things. Still got a thirst for knowledge and parasaocial camaraderie? You’re in luck! We release bonus shows every week …
Oct. 12, 2023
185. Whisper Estate and Anneliese Michel
Hayley covers a scary story about a scary house and Kat follows it up with a scary story that inspired the 2005 movie The Exorcism of Emily Rose. Still got a thirst for knowledge and parasaocial camaraderie? You’re in luck! …
Oct. 5, 2023
184. Owls and Cat Ladies
Kat kicks off spooky season with a spooky animal that is sometimes a cryptid: OWLS! Next up Hayley covers the cat ladies of history, including the Patron Saint of Cats: Miss Gertrude of Nivelles. Support producer Alec's Kick…
Sept. 28, 2023
183. Illuminati and Frankenstein Castle
It’s time for our annual Oktoberfest episode! (AKA the loosely German-themed episode.) So, lace up those dirndls as Hayley takes us to Bavaria to learn about Adam Weishaupt the founder of a real secret society that some peop…
Sept. 21, 2023
182. Peace Project / Sex Raft and SCP Foundation
Kat covers the Acali Expedition (aka sex raft) a 1973 social experiment that aimed to investigate interpersonal relationships in conditions of limited space and social isolation. Hayley covers (A PATREON PICK!) the SCP, the …
Sept. 14, 2023
181. Sawney Bean and Motorcycle Gangs
Hayley covers the bio of a great Scott (who was also murderous and cannibalistic.) Then, Kat dives into how World War 2 created motorcycle gangs in the USA. Still got a thirst for knowledge and parasaocial camaraderie? You’r…
Sept. 7, 2023
180. Catacombs of Paris and Thunderstorms
Kat covers a cave full of millions of skeletons and how they got there. Hayley takes us back to 5th grade when you of course had a “thunderstorm curriculum.” Produced by Parasaur Studios © 2023
Aug. 31, 2023
179. Hatfield–McCoy Feud and Hair Coloring
Hayley covers a deadly conflict between two Appalachian families. Kat follows it up with something cute, fun, and light hearted: the history of hair dye. Produced by Parasaur Studios © 2023
Aug. 26, 2023
178. Kaspar Hauser and Mad Cow Disease
Kat covers was a German youth who claimed to have grown up in the total isolation of a darkened cell and Hayley covers the outbreak of Bovine spongiform encephalopathy also known as "mad cow disease" and its human equivalent…
Aug. 17, 2023
177. Elmer McCurdy and Victorio Peak Treasure
Hayley covers the bandit who could never be captured alive and Kat presents a treasure hunting mystery from the deserts of New Mexico. Produced by Parasaur Studios © 2023
Aug. 10, 2023
176. War Pigeons and Bélmez Faces
Kat covers an animal that was instrumental in two world wars: the carrier pigeon. Hayley follows it up with a lesson on some spooky stains that happened in the spooky little town of Bélmez, Spain. Produced by Parasaur Stu…
Aug. 3, 2023
175. City Syndromes and Barbie
Hayley is back in her natural habitat as a list bitch. Delivering a list of syndromes named after cities. And Kat gives a highly topical and highly pink lesson on Barbie and her many controversies. Produced by Parasaur Stud…
July 27, 2023
174. Circleville Writer and Forty Elephants
Kat covers a creepy letter-writing campaign that rocked small town Ohio. Hayley covers the first documented female gang in London. Produced by Parasaur Studios © 2023
July 6, 2023
172. Armin Meiwes, Executioner Jack Ketch, and Pensacola Plesiosaur
Summer break is here so we are releasing a double feature from Patreon! This episode features a Show & Tell and a Smart Alec. Enjoy stories of penis cannibalism, bad-at-job beheadings, and jaws meets the Loch Ness Monster. …
June 22, 2023
170. Phrenology and Karl M. Baer
Would you pay $10 for a skull reading? Hayley introduces us to the Buzzfeed personality test of the Victorian Era: phrenology! Hopefully your organ of murder isn’t too bulgy. Then, Kat tells the incredible life story of Karl…
May 25, 2023
166. Scopes Monkey Trial and Universe 25
Hayley recaps a trial that attempted to convict a science teacher for teaching science- no, really. John Thomas Scopes was prosecuted by the state of Tennessee for teaching that humans evolved from “monkeys,” and not even Am…
May 18, 2023
165. Corpsewood Manor and Witness Protection Program
Kat covers the eerie legend of Corpsewood Manor, a secluded residence in the woods of Georgia, built by hand by a Satanist and his Catholic boyfriend. Dr. Charles Shudder and Joseph Odom were truly living their best lives. M…
May 11, 2023
164. Lottery and Cottingley Fairies
Hayley teaches the history of a system near and dear to her heart: the lottery. You may only have a one in 14 million chance of picking the winning numbers, but you have a one in one chance of enjoying this episode- bu-dum-t…
May 4, 2023
163. Donner Party Part 2 and Cadaver Synod
Kat covers the second half of the Donner party. It’s mostly eating rugs and taking weeks-long depression naps. Before long, rescuers reach the stranded parties but we’re still not sure if they came from California or heaven.…