Oddity Poddity: A Paranormal Podcast

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. What caused this powerful curse? Listen and learn before you book that trip to Italy!

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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 how she did it and why.

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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...with chocolate.

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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 American history happened on Election Day of 1849. Listen and decide how you think it all went down.

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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!

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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?

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Face Your Ears
Explore home recording and music creation with Rich and Justin on 'Face Your Ears'!

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

Proud winner of the Nobel "I Tried" Ribbon in Literature.

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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 you've been forewarned.

Proud winner of the Nobel "I Tried" Ribbon in Literature.

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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!

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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!

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Notes:
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Freemasonry

https://www.livescience.com/freemasons.html

https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20161209-secret-history-of-the-freemasons-in-scotland

https://www.history.com/news/freemasons-facts-symbols-handshake-meaning

https://declaration.fas.harvard.edu/blog/facts-nationaltreasure

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-running-across-gettysburg-battlefield/

https://www.pennlive.com/entertainment/2013/06/gettysburg_150_12.html

www.gettysburgbattlefieldtours.com/venue/trial-of-rosa-carmichael/

https://www.travelchannel.com/shows/ghost-adventures/articles/gettysburgs-haunted-history

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Farnsworth_House_Inn

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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?

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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!).
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Proud winner of the Nobel "I Tried" Ribbon in Literature.

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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!

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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://therumration.wordpress.com/2020/05/29/investigating-the-story-of-the-rolling-calf/

https://www.real-jamaica-vacations.com/jamaican-folk-tales.html

https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/art-culture/river-mumma-the-untamed-potential-of-jamaica/

https://archive.gosanangelo.com/lifestyle/tell-me-a-story-river-mumma-and-the-golden-table-a-jamaican-folktale-ep-439870719-356823561.html/

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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 while I'm gone!

https://www.authenticvacations.com/the-five-ghosts-of-malahide-castle

https://www.malahidecastleandgardens.ie/castle/castle-tours/#:~:text=Guided%20tours%20of%20Malahide%20Castle,24%2C%2025%2C%2026%20December.

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Plunkett-54

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 and what in the heck is being done about it.
If you have any information about the whereabouts of these missing people, please click on the following links to find out who to report it to...

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-leprechaun-5-evil-creatures-of-irish-mythology/

https://www.theirishroadtrip.com/irish-mythological-creatures/

https://www.libraryireland.com/fairylegends/good-woman.php

https://darkemeraldtales.wordpress.com/2016/07/31/gods-of-light-and-darkness-lughnasa-crom-dubh-and-saint-patrick/#:~:text=Crom%20Dubh%20is%20a%20name,crops%20and%20fat%2C%20juicy%20cattle.

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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!
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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/articles/ancient-ram-inns-haunted-history
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Ram_Inn
https://www.hauntedrooms.co.uk/ghost-hunts/the-ancient-ram-inn-gloucestershire

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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-steakhouse/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hell%27s_Half_Acre_(Fort_Worth)

https://whiteelephantsaloon.com/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Courtright_(gunman)

www.missmollyshotel.com

https://www.cbsnews.com/dfw/news/deadly-violence-regular-part-hells-half-acre-downtown-fort-worth/<...

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://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-hauntings-liars-club/

https://windycityghosts.com/the-red-lion-pub/

https://chibarproject.com/reviews/red-lion/

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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 gangsters and barefoot hillbillies, an ill-fated doctor's home and so much more. Listen and learn about all the freaky deaky stuff going on in that town and all you can see and do there that will...

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-fellows-found-skeletons

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/633931/independent-order-odd-fellows-secret-society-skeletons

https://www.cultofweird.com/curiosities/odd-fellows-skeletons/

Odd Fellows Have Skeletons in Their Closets--and Their Walls and Attics - Los Angeles Times (latimes.com)