Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Oh my, Listeners. It's been a hot minute. Between some audio equipment failings, Ellie's Big Move and the school year hitting full speed we're, well, a bit behind to say the least. On this week's episode, Ellie discusses the creepy and mysterious Roop Kund and tries to offer some expla…

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! On this episode, Ellie takes us to her Chemistry class to learn about isotopes and radioactive "cures" for illness throughout the years. Then, Abby talks about an...interesting experiment on a poor innocent baby by some mad man who (incorrectly) assumed that babies were amphibious and …

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! On this episode, Ellie discusses the pair of Tsavo Lions who ate "very few humans" (very few is in the eye of the beholder, we suppose!) as well as their post mortem fate. Once again, the real fear is colonialism here on QFF. We know what we're about. Then, Abby discusses one of her fa…

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! **there were some tech issues in this episode, so please bear with us regarding the sound quality/echo!** In this episode, we celebrate our annual Besties Trip! We're going to Maine, everybody! In preparation for the trip, Abby discusses the Wood Island Lighthouse's real life horrifyin…

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! In this episode, Abby talks about the Mas Gasser of Mattoon. In 1944 a string of strange attacks hit Mattoon Illinois. The town was full of panic. Then, Ellie tells us about The Hat Man. Cw: abby: assault, breaking and entering, gas, mysterious illness Ellie: sleep paralysis, disordere…

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! In this episode, Abby talks about Sarah Gonzalez McLinn, a 20-year-old woman who murdered her roommate and boss, Harold Sasko, who was then some 30 years her senior. It seemed like it was all about money, but Sarah's story, which wasn't allowed at trial, tells us there's more to the ca…

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! In this episode, Ellie chats about inventors that were killed by their own inventions. She also invented a cocktail AND a drinking game for this episode, folks! What can we say? We’re real Renaissance Women on this podcast. It’s a good thing we had a drinking game, too because Abby dis…

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! In this episode, Abby discusses some rage directed toward the beloved PBS dinosaur, Barney as well as a tragedy that struck the creator's family. Ellie discusses the Cleveland Balloonfest Catastrophe. Tangents include but are not limited to: Puzzle Place, Baby Bop and BJ, a reenactment…

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! In this episode, Ellie takes us back to the 13th century and discusses the Green Children of Woolpit! We put on our detective hats and try to sort it all out for you. Spoiler Alert: it doesn't go very well. Then, Abby talks about two terrifying Phrogging situations. Topics and tangents…

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! In this episode, Ellie discusses 2024: The Year of the Cicada?! and Abby talks about 1874: The Year of the Locust. Tangents include, but are not limited to: how much you’d need to pay us to eat bugs, being alive in the 1870s, disgusting Bug Goo, the Ancient Greeps, our own insect horro…

Lots of slip ups not a good speaker but this is part 2 not part 3 thanks for sticking around guys :)

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! In this episode, Abby talks about Freda and Alice, two teenagers from Memphis, Tennessee living in the 19th century who fell in love and planned to marry. Unfortunately, it all went wrong and tragedy struck. Support the showBy Queers for Fears

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! The exciting conclusion to part one. This episode dives in to the crime itself, the trial and a whole lot of wacky tangents along the way. Support the showBy Queers for Fears

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! In Part One, Abby lays the foundation for another (attempted) snake murder in Alabama. She touches upon serpent handling and Pentecostal churches-a large part of this mystery. queersforfears.com Patreon: /queersforfears Sources: Wikipedia entries for Pentecostalism and Snake Handling D…

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! You didn't think Abby would let Ellie get married and NOT talk about a wild wedding, did you!? This week, Abby talks about a wedding with 200 POUNDS of weed, the kind of wedding guests you DON'T want to show up and Michigan. Check out our website at www.queersforfears.com Support us on…

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Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Abby discusses a record setting 1972 kidnapping in Minnesota of a wealthy socialite Support the showBy Queers for Fears

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Abby discusses the murder of Mary Busch in this case and what a man named Rattlesnake James had to do with it. Sources: An article from the Fargo Forum, March 22, 1939 Brenner, Anita La Cañada's First U.S. Supreme Court Case Lisenba v. People of the State of California, 314 U.S. 219 (1…

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! In 2008 four teens at a Kentucky university decided to rob the library. Find out how that works out for them in this episode of QFF. Support the showBy Queers for Fears

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Abby discusses Rudolph Valentino, a man who experienced toxic masculinity, homophobia even though it's likely he wasn't homosexual and a cursed ring. To what fate does The "Latin Lover" (the 20s were wild, man) succumb? Find out on this week's episode of Queers for Fears. Find us: www.…

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Elmer McCurdy had a sad life. He struggled with addiction and tried to make a living off crime but was never very successful. Unfortunately for Elmer, his death and thereafter was much more interesting. Find out what happened to poor Elmer on this episode of Queers for Fears. Check us …

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Join Abby and a special guest in discussion Corsicana, Texas and their world famous bakery for the ever indulgent holiday dessert: fruitcake. In the 2000s, the bakery started to lose money even though their fruitcakes were flying off the shelves! What happened in this fruity fiasco? Li…

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Merry Cryptmas everyone! Abby discusses some light-hearted plant cryptids who are anything BUT vegetarian and Ellie, being Ellie, tries her ebst to get her off topic. There's a lot of tangents in this episode, folks, but maybe they, like our Plant Cryptids, will grow on you. Support th…

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! CW: Trans/homophobia, misgendering and use of incorrect pronouns, hate crime and assault One November afternoon in 2013, Sasha Fleischman boarded the 57 bus home from school in Oakland California. Sasha, a high school senior at the time, identified as agender and enjoyed wearing skirts…

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Abby and Ellie talk about some famous and infamous deer cryptids--be warned, Abby was a bit tipsy this episode... Music credit: System of a Down Support us: www.queersforfearspodcast.com Support the showBy Queers for Fears

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Unsurprisingly, the US Government's legislature to control women's bodies is not new. In the 20th century, The American Plan allowed law enforcement to stop and examine women for STIs based on their profession, appearance, or social status. Then what would happen? Find out on this epis…

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Last week we talked about Ellie's favorite movie, this week, we discuss Abby's favorite horror classic: The Exorcist. What makes this movie so likeable and what was the inspiration for the film? Find out on this episode of Queers for Fears. Support our Podcast and follow us on social m…

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! In this, our 21st movisode, Abby and Ellie discuss David Lynch's work Mulholland Drive and then Abby takes on a terrifying Mulholland Murder, complete with tangeants about the name Egbert, cry-sterbating, Twin Peaks and more. Support this podcast on social media and Patreon: https://li…

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! In this episode, Ellie discusses the plot of the classic horror/sci-fi thriller Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Then, Abby discusses some real life body snatching-a crime that goes all the way back to the 13th century. Support us on Patreon, BUY OUR MERCH and follow us on Social Media:…

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Abby and Ellie are (finally) back! We're a bit rust, but we take a dive into James Wan's new horror flick Malignant and talk about its themes of misogony and how that affected the "possession" in a small town of Nicaragua. Support us on social media, buy our merch and more here: https:…

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! In 1909, a coroner was called to a seemingly abandoned home. A woman in a black dress, veil and cape answered. "Who are you? Who is the deceased?" The coroner asked. "It doesn't matter," replied the Lady in Black. But really though, who was the deceased? And whow as the Lady in Black? …

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Ramon and Lulu Sosa had it all. A successful gym, a brand new home, cars, motorcycles, and nice clothes. Unfortunately, it wasn't enough to...well, listen and find out on this episode! Buy our merch, find us on social media and check out our website here: https://linktr.ee/queersforfea…

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Ellie walks us through her hilarious summation and Opinions about The Nun. After, Abby discusses some "possessed" 17th century French nuns and fails epically at pronouncing French, as per usual. Support us, buy our merch and follow us on social media here: https://linktr.ee/queersforfe…

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! CW for suicide, suicidal ideation, depression and violence. Listener discretion is advised. In this episode, Abby discusses the tragic death of Betty Williams in Odessa, Texas in 1960. Betty was a theatre kid who dressed differently and had more progressive ideas than her peers. For th…

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Ellie discusses what hazing is and unfortunate incidents involving hazing. CW: Sexual assault, violence and torture. Sources: Allan, Kerschner, and Payne’s “College Student Hazing Experiences, Attitudes, and Perceptions: Implications for Prevention” in the Journal of Student Affairs Re…

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! The ocean is a palace of horrors. In this episode of QFF, Ellie describes some terrible sea creatures lurking in the deep. If you want to "sea" more, check out our July video episode on Patreon, in which we discuss our Sea Creatures in a bracket-style tournament later this month. Suppo…

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Abby and Ellie talk makeup history and horror. "positively fucking horrendous" - Marvin on skin-related horror (we take this as a compliment). Support this podcast: www.queersforfears.com Sources: https://strangeremains.com/2017/01/31/beauty-to-die-for-how-vanity-killed-an-18th-century…

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Happy July, dear listeners. In this movisode, Ellie discusses The Conjuring 3: The Devil Made Me Do It and Abby dissects the Paranormal story and the trial that this movie was based off. The Warrens make another appearance and so do waterbeds- a trend we, at QFF are happy to see gone b…

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! The Black Widow, The Lady Bluebeard, Belle Gunness. Whatever you want to call her, she's said to have killed upwards of 40 men. What's her deal? Find out on this episode of Queers for Fears. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show…

Imogen and Madeline are back to break down their favourite recommendations for those visiting London for the first time. Books we’re reading: The Ice Cream Girls by Dorothy Koomson Our Women on the Ground edited by Zahra Hankir Accidentally Engaged by Farah Heron Girl A by Abigail Dean

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Ellie chats about the history of burial practices and why we as a society are so afraid of death. The origins of some of our culture's traditions to mourn the dead are also discussed. Sources: Smoke Gets in Your Eyes and Other Lessons from the Crematory by Caitlin Doughty Support us: q…

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Hello everybody! Abby and Ellie were both super busy this past week or so and decided to release this older Patreon Episode to all of you! Abby discusses a brief history of cannibals and then takes slightly deeper dives into 3 cannibals: Issei Sagawa, The Kentucky Cannibal and Armin Mi…

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Abby walks through a brief history of mirrors, superstitions surrounding mirrors, creepy mirror games and mirrors in horror movies. Why are they so darn creepy to us? Find out in this episode of Queers for Fears. Support Us: www.queersforfears.com patreon.com/queersforfearspodcast Spon…

Imogen and Madeline are back to break down their favourite classic books and records, and discuss which authors and artists we think are going to be the classics in years to come.

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! It's the first week of the month so that means it's a movisode, everybody! In this episode, Ellie discusses the new thriller straight-to-streaming-service Things Heard and Seen starring Amanda Seyfried and James Norton. Then Abby discusses the inspiration for the film: the author's spo…

Imogen and Madeline are back to break down their favourite books and movies based in the 'green list' countries and give their top recommendations.

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! In this episode, Abby and Ellie’s witty banter includes but is not limited to: this school year lasting forever, firefighting, being sweaty, and so on. Then, Abby dives into the sad story of Ruth Ellis, a woman who was discriminated against for being 1. A woman, 2. “Lower Class” and 3.…

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! After Abby and Ellie talk about the plights of fire academy training, teaching during the longest school year known to man and "adulting" nonsense (looking at you, Comcast Customer Support and the Department of Motor Vehicles) Abby dives in to the mysterious death of Maria Marta, an up…

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Well, well, well, dear listeners. Abby and Ellie are doing Cryptids Part III! Before we dive in to creepy crawlers, we discuss driving the "wee-woo" truck, and an unfortunate Driver's Education circumstance involving a sighting of a possible cryptid (???). Then, with a dash of off-bran…