Best Lori Potter Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 66: Japanese Urban Legends 1:24:19

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This week on Something Wicked, we take you on a midnighttour through the chilling world of Japanese urban legends — the kind of storiesthat stick in your head long after the lights go out. First stop: the eerie smile of Kuchisake-onna, theSlit-Mouthed Woman who might just be waiting on a dark street corner to ask youa deadly question. Then it’s off…

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A Funny Name by Gregory Meece 19:56

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This episode features the mystery short story A Funny Name by Gregory Meece, read by local actor MW Hoffman. A Funny Name was published by Kings River Life Magazine in January of 2024. In each episode, we share with you mystery short stories and mystery novel first chapters read by actors from the San Joaquin Valley. Our theme song was written and …

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Episode 65: Lock Your Doors, Hide Your Toothbrushes! 1:15:25

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In this episode, we dive into the twisted life of Richard Ramirez - from his messed up childhood to the crime spree that left southern CA on edge. Along the way, we'll cover the media frenzy, the police manhunt, and the bizarre cult following of women who thought "serial killer with halitosis" screamed boyfriend material. Lock your doors, grab your…

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Episode 64: Storytime! Even More Nightmare Fuel 1:16:33

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Tune in for another storytime my lovelies! Happy Listening! Glow: https://glow.fm/somethingwicked/ Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/something-wicked/?srsltid=AfmBOoqoUZ9E0oqklh7qvVprdsHNbpHO9mDDqftrMWOKmld8JzAX4BI7 Website: https://www.podpage.com/something-wicked/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/745031373149930 All music …

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Perfect Partner by Vinnie Hansen 19:05

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This episode features the mystery short story Perfect Partner by Vinnie Hansen. It is read by local actor Shannon Muir. Perfect Partner was published in the Sisters in Crime Guppies’ Hook, Line, and Sinker anthology in early 2023. You can learn more about the author on her website. In each episode, we share with you mystery short stories and myster…

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Episode 63: Two Forests, One Panic Attack 1:02:44

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Join us today as we explore the nightmare inducing, haunted forests of Romania and Germany, the Hoia Baciu and the Swarzwald. Happy listening! Glow: https://glow.fm/somethingwicked/ Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/something-wicked/?srsltid=AfmBOoqoUZ9E0oqklh7qvVprdsHNbpHO9mDDqftrMWOKmld8JzAX4BI7 Website: https://www.podpage.com/something…

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The Language of Bodies by Suzanne DeWitt Hall 12:46

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This episode features the first chapter of The Language of Bodies by Suzanne DeWitt Hall. It is read by local actor Cady Mejias. The Language of Bodies by Suzanne DeWitt Hall was published by ‎Woodhall Press in 2022 and is available for purchase. You can learn more about the author on her website. In honor of Pride month, we are featuring a story w…

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Episode 62: Wacko Waco, Or Misunderstood Messiah: The Story of David Koresh 1:27:31

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Tune in today as we talk about the Waco Tragedy and the history of David Koresh and the Branch Davidians. Happy Listening! Glow: https://glow.fm/somethingwicked/ Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/something-wicked/?srsltid=AfmBOoqoUZ9E0oqklh7qvVprdsHNbpHO9mDDqftrMWOKmld8JzAX4BI7 Website: https://www.podpage.com/something-wicked/ Facebook Gr…

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Episode 61: Story Time! The Signal Forgets You 51:45

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Tune in for another story time! The story being read today is another original from your girl. It is a psychological horror rooted in internet mythology and digital isolation. It follows the descent of a user who stumbles upon a mysterious and addictive feed buried deep in the web—one that slowlyunravels reality, memory, and identity. A slow-burnin…

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Pierce the Darkness by Nannette Potter 15:58

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This episode features the first chapter of Pierce the Darkness by Nannette Potter. It is read by local actors Ariel Linn and Sean Hopper. Pierce the Darkness was published by Graylady Publishing in 2023 and is available for purchase. You can learn more about the author on her website. In each episode, we share with you mystery short stories and mys…

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Episode 60: You Have Chosen Poorly, Himmler's Grail Fail 1:24:03

4M ago1:24:03

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Join us for part 2 of the story about the Nazis and their weird fascination with the occult. We are talking about Heinrich Himmler, The Vril Society, Templars, UFOs, and More! Happy Listening! Glow: https://glow.fm/somethingwicked/ Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/something-wicked/?srsltid=AfmBOoqgtowln8PbZ9ubQbu5Jmkh8THuDVbIsK5VsKHGXOl-b…

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Episode 59: Nazis and Masons and Magic Oh my! 1:18:01

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The association of Nazism with occultism occurs in a wide range of theories, speculation, and research into the origins of Nazism and into Nazism's possible relationship with various occult traditions. Such ideas have flourished as a part of popular culture since at least the early 1940s. Join us today as we explore the enigmatic Thule society and …

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Episode 58: Madame Delphine LaLaurie 1:45:04

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Join us today as we talk about the life and crimes of the infamous Madame Delphine LaLaurie. Happy Listening! Glow: https://glow.fm/somethingwicked/ Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/something-wicked/?srsltid=AfmBOoqIxK7NyAWDdIsSWvv-ggtnrpObtyPZACBuZdFnHRN_-Hw4qLNX Website: https://www.podpage.com/something-wicked/ Facebook Group: https://…

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Pleasant Drive by Chelle Martin 23:35

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This episode features the mystery short story Pleasant Drive written by Chelle Martin. It is read by local actor Sean Hopper. Pleasant Drive appeared in the Small Crimes anthology, edited by Michael Bracken. Published by Betancourt and Company, 2004. You can learn more about the author on her website. In each episode, we share with you mystery shor…

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Episode 57: Storytime! Adam And Prometheus 58:47

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Tune in for another storytime! This story is a new twist on a classic horror that your girl thought up in her own twisted little lump of think meat. Happy listening! Glow: https://glow.fm/somethingwicked/ Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/something-wicked/?srsltid=AfmBOoq6KaINbg4zAEkx90Moye8_Ehm-Mb3RITtILf2mvlSa9wiLV74U Website: https://ww…

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Episode 56: Haunted Artifacts 1:21:59

6M ago1:21:59

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Join us today as we cover some o the most interesting and terrifying haunted artifacts that have taken the world by storm. Glow: https://glow.fm/somethingwicked/ Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/something-wicked/?srsltid=AfmBOoq2nJh2zpP10bea_zFFvgOpwi8rlgRIsUUU8rtL4-nsjqWeXd4S Website: https://www.podpage.com/something-wicked/ Facebook Gr…

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Episode 55: The Psycho Mama's Boy Of Plainfield: Ed Gein 1:37:07

7M ago1:37:07

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Ed Gein. A name synonymous with horror and depravity, was an American murderer and body snatcher whose crimes shocked the nation. His twisted psyche and ghastly deeds served as inspiration for several iconic horror characters, including Norman Bates from "Psycho," Leatherface from "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre," and Buffalo Bill from "The Silence of…

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Tragedy in Tahoe by Rachele Baker 21:27

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This episode features the first chapter of Tragedy in Tahoe by Rachele Baker. It is read by local actor Ariel Linn. Tragedy in Tahoe was published in August of 2023 and is available for purchase. You can learn more about the author on her website. In each episode, we share with you mystery short stories and mystery novel first chapters read by acto…

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Episode 54: Storytime: The Faceless Ones 39:18

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On today's episode we're doing another storytime! Tune in to hear a thrilling tale full of mystery, suspense, and ALLLL the conspiracy! Happy listening! Glow: https://glow.fm/somethingwicked/ Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/something-wicked/?srsltid=AfmBOorcll4VGcYupooPzDLqm77E0WFo6OcGdg5D1o5ncAK9Mi42Fo0- Website: https://www.podpage.com…

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Episode 53: The Bell Witch Haunting 1:20:21

8M ago1:20:21

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We are back with another frightful legend full of ghosties, witches, and hobgoblins! Tune in with us today to hear all about the infamous Bell Witch haunting. Happy Listening! Glow: https://glow.fm/somethingwicked/ Website: https://www.podpage.com/something-wicked/ Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/something-wicked/?srsltid=AfmBOoqu_dngXZc…

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Some Things Don’t Change at Christmas By KM Rockwood 18:26

9M ago18:26

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This episode features the Christmas short story Some Things Don’t Change at Christmas By KM Rockwood. It is read by local actor Parker Forrest Lewis. This one is less a mystery than a sweet Christmas story, but it does have a bit of a mystery to it. You can learn more about the author on her website. In each episode, we share with you mystery short…

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Gnomes For the Holidays by Margaret S. Hamilton 15:47

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This episode features the Christmas mystery short story Gnomes For the Holidays by Margaret S. Hamilton. It is read by local actor Donna Beavers. You can learn more about the author on her website. In each episode, we share with you mystery short stories and mystery novel first chapters read by actors from the San Joaquin Valley. Our theme song was…

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The Jumper by John M. Floyd 15:38

10M ago15:38

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This episode features the mystery short story The Jumper by John M. Floyd. It is read by local actor Larry Mattox. The Jumper was originally published in the Autumn 1999 issue of Crimestalker Casebook. You can learn more about the author on his website. In each episode, we share with you mystery short stories and mystery novel first chapters read b…

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Episode 52: Kneecapping for Jesus: Roch Theriault and The Ant Hill Kids 1:49:34

10M ago1:49:34

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Throughout the late 1970s and '80s, Ant Hill Kids leader Roch Thériault subjected his followers to an escalating series of horrors, including sexual assault, mutilation, and murder. Join us today as we explore the brutal, twisted mind of Roch Theriault and his cult. Happy Listening! Glow: ⁠https://glow.fm/somethingwicked/⁠ Website: ⁠https://glow.fm…

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Two Birds, One Stone by Roger Johns 20:09

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This episode features the mystery short story Two Birds, One Stone by Roger Johns. It is read by local actor Ariel Linn. An earlier version of this story appeared in Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine, under the title Birdbrains, in Jan/Feb 2022. You can learn more about the author on his website. In each episode, we share with you mystery short s…

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Floating Past the Graveyard! by Pamela Ebel 11:15

11M ago11:15

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This episode features the Halloween mystery short story Floating Past the Graveyard! by Pamela Ebel. It is read by local actor Theodore Fox. You can learn more about the author on her website. In each episode, we share with you mystery short stories and mystery novel first chapters read by actors from the San Joaquin Valley. Our theme song was writ…

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Episode 51: Spoopy Story Time! 1:01:59

11M ago1:01:59

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Tune in for another extra spoopy story time! Just in time for Halloween! Happy Listening! Glow: https://glow.fm/somethingwicked/ Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/something-wicked/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/745031373149930 All music from: https://pixabay.com/

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The Codicil by Shannon Taft 23:00

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This episode features the mystery short story The Codicil by Shannon Taft—this is a ghost mystery perfect for Halloween season. It is read by local actor Sean Hopper. The Codicil appeared in the Fantastic Detectives anthology. You can learn more about the author on her website. In each episode, we share with you mystery short stories and mystery no…

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Episode 50: As Seen On TV...Or Not: The History Of The BAU 1:53:04

11M ago1:53:04

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Have you ever wondered why, in TV shows and movies the FBI gets involved with every single murder case? Or why we are so fascinated with these cases in the first place? What makes these psychos tick? And how many cases are solved or left untouched by the authorities that are involved? As much as Hollywood tends to glamorize and paint this superhero…

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Four Pieces of Evidence by Pamela Ebel 19:38

12M ago19:38

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This episode features the First Chapter of Four Pieces of Evidence by Pamela Ebel. It is read by local actor Sean Hopper. You can read the entire story here and learn more about the author on her website. In each episode, we share with you mystery short stories and mystery novel first chapters read by actors from the San Joaquin Valley. Our theme s…

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Episode 49: Killer Clowns And Candymen: John Wayne Gacy Part 2 58:05

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Tune in to hear part 2 of the John Wayne Gacy case, and how he, Dean Corll, and king of the scumbag empire John D. Norman are all tied together in a ring that spans all over the world. Happy Listening! Glow: https://glow.fm/somethingwicked/ Website: https://www.podpage.com/something-wicked/ Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/something-wicke…

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Going Home by Sharon Marchisello 16:44

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This episode features the First Chapter of Going Home by Sharon Marchisello. It is read by local actor Amelia Ryan. Going Home was published by ‎Sunbury Press, Inc. on August 15 of 2014. You can learn more about the author on her website. In each episode, we share with you mystery short stories and mystery novel first chapters read by actors from t…

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Episode 48: Killer Clowns and Candymen: The John Wayne Gacy Case 1:24:24

1y ago1:24:24

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John Wayne Gacy was an American serial killer and sex offender who raped, tortured, and murdered at least 33 young men and boys in Norwood Park Township, near Chicago, Illinois. He became known as the Killer Clown due to his public performances as a clown prior to the discovery of his crimes. Tune in as we discuss this killer clown's crimes, and hi…

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Murderous Means by Lida Sideris 12:51

1y ago12:51

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This episode features the first chapter of Murderous Means by Lida Sideris. It is read by local actor Casey Ballard. Murderous Means was published by Level Best Books in December of 2023. You can learn more about the author on her website. In each episode, we share with you mystery short stories and mystery novel first chapters read by actors from …

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Episode 47: Ghastly Ghouls, The History Of Ghosts And Ghost Stories 1:23:28

1y ago1:23:28

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Join us today as we cover the history of ghosts and their stories, from ancient Mesopotamia, all the way up to modern day. Happy Listening! Glow: https://glow.fm/somethingwicked/ Website: https://www.podpage.com/something-wicked/ Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/something-wicked/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/74503137314…

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Conversation With the Murderer by Heidi Hunter 8:09

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This episode features the mystery short story Conversation With the Murderer written by Heidi Hunter. It is read by local actor Mary Catherine. This story was first published in Flash Bang Mysteries e-zine in May 2019. You can learn more about the author on her website. In each episode, we share with you mystery short stories and mystery novel firs…

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One of You by Lorie Lewis Ham 18:55

1y ago18:55

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This episode features the prologue and first chapter of One of You by Lorie Lewis Ham. It is read by local actor Cady Mejias. One of You was published in June of 2024 and is the second book in her Tower District Mystery series. You can learn more about the author on her website. In each episode, we share with you mystery short stories and mystery n…

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Episode 46: Storytime! The Briarwood Inn 1:02:00

1y ago1:02:00

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Tune in with us as we share another story written by, Your Girl! This one is called The Briarwood Inn and it is a mindfuck and a half. So pop some corn, turn down the lights, and let's get it! Glow: https://glow.fm/somethingwicked/ Website: https://www.podpage.com/something-wicked/ Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/something-wicked/ Facebo…

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Murder at the Oasis by David S. Pederson 15:43

1y ago15:43

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This episode features the first chapter of Murder at the Oasis by David S. Pederson. It is read by local actor Sean Hopper. Murder at the Oasis was published in August of 2023 by Bold Stroke Books and is the third book in the series. You can learn more about the author on his website. In each episode, we share with you mystery short stories and mys…

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Take The Honey and Run by Jennie Marts 22:20

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This episode features an excerpt from Take The Honey and Run by Jennie Marts. It is read by local actor Ariel Linn. Take the Honey and Run was published in July of 2023 by Crooked Lane Books. You can learn more about the author on her website. In each episode, we share with you mystery short stories and mystery novel first chapters read by actors f…

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Episode 45: The Cookie Monster Killer 1:26:25

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Between 1986 and 1987 Harrison Graham, nicknamed The Cookie Monster Killer, murdered 7 women in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Tune in as we discuss the life and crimes of this oddly named, yet deadly serial killer. Glow: https://glow.fm/somethingwicked/ Website: https://www.podpage.com/something-wicked/ Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/somet…

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Voices by Nick Andreychuk 21:57

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This episode features the mystery short story Voices by Nick Andreychuk. It is read by local actor Larry Mattox. This story originally appeared in Down These Dark Streets in 2003. In each episode, we share with you mystery short stories and mystery novel first chapters read by actors from the San Joaquin Valley. Our theme song was written and perfo…

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Episode 44: The Enfield Poltergeist Part Two 2:15:23

1+ y ago2:15:23

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Tune in today for part two as we break down an analyze the aspects of the Enfield Poltergeist case. Happy listening! Youtube footage/documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJ24igrFzW8&t=2857s Glow: https://glow.fm/somethingwicked/ Website: https://www.podpage.com/something-wicked/ Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/something-wicked/ F…

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Episode 43: The Enfield Poltergeist Part One 47:57

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In the 1970s there was a controversial case that captured the attention of the media, the police, and Hollywood, the Enfield poltergeist. Join us today as we talk about this terrifying tale. What happened? What type of haunting was this family tackling with? And how did it effect the world for years to come? Glow: https://glow.fm/somethingwicked/ M…

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Squashed to Death by Charlotte Morganti 7:38

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This episode features the mystery short story Squashed to Death written by Charlotte Morganti. It is read by local actor Donna Beavers. This story was first published in Seeds, the Texas Gardeners newsletter. You can learn more about the author on her website. In each episode, we share with you mystery short stories and mystery novel first chapters…

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Charity Begins At Home by Herschel Cozine 24:05

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This episode features the mystery short story Charity Begins At Home by Herschel Cozine. It is read by local actor Sean Hopper. This story was the first place winner of a 2003 contest by Untreed Reads. In each episode, we share with you mystery short stories and mystery novel first chapters read by actors from the San Joaquin Valley. Our theme song…

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Episode 42: More Nightmare Fuel (Story Time) 45:03

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Join us on today for another story time! Today's stories are written And read by me. Happy Listening! Glow: https://glow.fm/somethingwicked/ Website: https://www.podpage.com/something-wicked/ Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/something-wicked/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/745031373149930 All music from: https://pixabay.c…

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Episode 41: The West Memphis Three (Part 3) 1:14:25

1+ y ago1:14:25

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Join us today as we cover part three of the infamous West Memphis Three case. On today's episode we are going over theories, witness statements, and who we think may have committed this horrific crime. WM3 Case Tip Line: 1-501-256-1775 Glow: https://glow.fm/somethingwicked/ Website: https://www.podpage.com/something-wicked/ Merch Store: https://www…

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Caught By the Last Star by Nikki Knight 17:08

1+ y ago17:08

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This episode features the mystery short story Caught by the Last Star by Nikki Knight. It is read by actor Amelia Ryan. You can learn more about the author on her website. In each episode, we share with you mystery short stories and mystery novel first chapters read by actors from the San Joaquin Valley. Our theme song was written and performed by …

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Episode 40: The West Memphis Three (Part 2) 1:41:48

1+ y ago1:41:48

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Welcome back to part two in the West Memphis Three series. In this episode we are going to go over timelines and witness statements for the last sightings of Stevie Branch, Michael Moore, and Christopher Byers on May 5th, 1993, the day of their disappearance. Tip Line to contact authorities regarding the case: 1-501-256-1775 Glow: https://glow.fm/s…