Best Wicked Weird And Grim Podcasts (2025)

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Operation Wetback 47:48

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Let us know what you think This week Marcelo takes us thru a dark chapiter in American History, the grotesquely named immigration law enforcement initiative “Operation Wetback” that used military style tactics to remove Mexican immigrants, often ignoring residential or citizen status. Eerily like the headlines of today, we will explore the motivati…

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Hell Doll {AKA Annabelle the Doll} 1:56:51

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{Reuploaded due to interference by Annabelle on the first take} Welcome or welcome back to Wicked, Weird, and Grim, your number one podcast for a trip through the history of the odd, haunting, and mystifying. On today's episode, thanks to the many suggestions of Ara's parents to cover this topic, we discuss the ever infamous possessed doll known as…

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Dangerous Dandy Ben Thompson 34:01

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Let us know what you think This episode Mason tells the gang the story of gunman, gambler, and onetime lawman Ben Tompson. A contemporary of Bat Masterson and adversary of “Wild Bill” Hickok, learn how this native Englishman came to make the American South his home as he gambled and shot his way into the History Books. #WesternHistory #KansasHistor…

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Bishop Koyle’s Dream Mine 48:43

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Let us know what you think In this episode, Mason tells the story of John Hyrum Koyle. A prominent member of the church of latter-day Saints whose prophetic dreams caused him and his believers to build a mine based on Koyle’s visions. Dubbed the Dream Mine, Koyle promised it would not only yield treasures for the church to use in the end times, but…

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Tiniest Serial Killer in South Carolina {AKA Donald Henry "PeeWee" Gaskins} 1:03:42

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CONTENT WARNING: Extreme violence, sexual assault, child abuse, child neglect, infanticide, statutory assault, and attempted suicide. Welcome or welcome back to Wicked, Weird, and Grim, your number one podcast for a trip through the history of the odd, haunting, and mystifying. On today's episode, thanks to one of our Facebook recommendations, we d…

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Stagecoach Mary Fields: 'Stagecoach Mary: The Saint with a Shotgun' 44:33

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Let us know what you think In this episode Marcelo tells the impressive the Story of “Stagecoach” Mary Fields. When it came to stagecoach driving, Mary, a hard drinking, cigar smoking, shotgun welding badass was in a league of her own and who later became America’s first Black Woman postal worker on one of Americas toughest routes through the Monta…

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The Impossible Railroad!!! The San Diego & Arizona Railway, Last Transcontinental Railway completed in the US! 1:02:08

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Let us know what you think Mason takes the gang on a ride through the history of the planning, construction, and operation of the only transnational railroad in North America. Learn about how San Diego City founder John D Speckles secretly conspired with southern pacific railroad man Edward Harriman to build the long-awaited line from San Diego to …

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Part 2: Luring Men to Their Deaths? Smells Fishy {AKA Mermaids} 1:21:53

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Welcome or welcome back to Wicked, Weird, and Grim, your number one podcast for a trip through the history of the odd, haunting, and mystifying. On today's episode we dive deep to talk about a particular obsession of ours....mermaids. We're so obsessed with these creatures as grown women that we've had to split this podcast into two parts due to ho…

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Under the Shadow of the Hood: When Denver fell to the KKK 1:10:30

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Let us know what you think 🎙️ This episode, we delve into a dark and unsettling chapter of Colorado history — the era when the Ku Klux Klan created a shadow government that infiltrated Denver’s City Hall and eventually reached the State Capitol. We explore the societal and economic conditions that made it possible for a secret terrorist group of th…

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Luring Men to their Deaths? Smells Fishy {AKA Mermaids PART ONE} 1:26:59

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Welcome or welcome back to Wicked, Weird, and Grim, your number one podcast for a trip through the history of the odd, haunting, and mystifying. On today's episode we dive deep to talk about a particular obsession of ours....mermaids. We're so obsessed with these creatures as grown women that we've had to split this podcast into two parts due to ho…

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The Lizard Man and the Button King (AKA Bishopville, South Carolina) 46:47

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Today we take you on a very weird (not so wicked or grim) adventure in the tiny town of Bishopville, South Carolina. From a lizard swamp cryptid scare (tourism life hack?) to an old man who self-proclaimed himself the Button King and left a museum of randomly decorated items with hundreds of thousands of buttons decorating them, this small town sur…

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Weird Roadside Attractions of the West!! Vol I 58:48

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Let us know what you think In this episode, we’re taking a break from murderous outlaws and lawmen to bring you along to three strange roadside attractions in the West! 🛣️✨ 📍 Marcelo gives us the spooky scoop on the Museum of the Weird in Austin, Texas 🦎🔮 📍 Mason explores the quirky Desert View Tower in Jacumba, California 🏜️🌬️ 📍 Jess ties it all t…

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Tom Horn Part II – The Last Wicked Years! 52:23

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Let us know what you think In Part 2 of our two-part deep dive, we follow Tom Horn in the final violent years of his life—the killing of 14-year-old Willie Nickell and the subsequent trial that sealed Horn’s fate. Was he truly guilty, or the victim of a setup fueled by fear, politics, and the powerful cattle barons he once served? We examine facts,…

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Ship Happens: The Titanic Episode (AKA the RMS Titanic, Molly Brown, the Unlucky Mummy, and the House of Lions) 1:40:37

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{Originally uploaded on the anniversary of the Titanic sinking, April 15th, but due to technical difficulties was reuploaded on the 17th} In this episode, we cover enough topics to make your head spin in penance for our hiatus. From unsinkable ships (spoiler alert, it sinks!) to respectable heroines to cursed mummies to haunted houses, this episode…

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Tom Horn Part I: He Had Black Shifty Eyes 1:05:45

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Let us know what you think In Part 1 of this two-part deep dive, we explore the early years of Tom Horn—a man whose life straddled the fine line between legend and infamy. From his humble beginnings in Missouri to his roles as a scout, interpreter, cowboy, and Pinkerton detective, this episode lays the foundation for understanding how Tom Horn beca…

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Saint Patrick’s Battalion: Batallón de San Patricio 1:10:11

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Let us know what you think In this episode, Marcelo and the gang uncover the remarkable story of Saint Patrick’s Battalion, a group of mostly Irish, catholic immigrants who fought for Mexico during the Mexican American War (1846–1848). Led by John Riley, these soldiers switched sides, driven by religious persecution, mistreatment, and solidarity wi…

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Samuel E. Chamberlain: The Man Who Lived Blood Meriden 1:32:14

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Let us know what you think In this episode, Marcelo leads gang to explore the exploits of Samuel E. Chamberlain’s tell all book My Confession: Chamberlain’s vivid, violent, and horrific memoir of his time as a soldier and drifter on the Texas-Mexico border provided historical details and characters—most notably the enigmatic Judge Holden. Chamberla…

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Joaquín Murrieta: The Robin Hood of El Doradoe 49:17

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Let us know what you think In this episode, Marcelo tells the tale of Joaquín Murrieta, a Mexican-born 49er who became a symbol of resistance during the California Gold Rush. Dive in with us as we try to separate fact and folklore by examining his early life, the injustices he faced, and his transformation into a legendary outlaw. Was he a ruthless…

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Rainmaker Charles Hatfield and the Flood of 1916 1:02:05

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Let us know what you think In this episode, Mason tells the fascinating story of Charles Hatfield, a man who claimed to have the ability to make it rain. Known as the “moisture accelerator,” Hatfield’s alleged rain-making abilities had been sought after by a western communities desperate for water in the early 1900s. According to him, his secret ch…

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Mexican Repatriation Part II: The Devastating Inpact on Individuals and Communities 46:01

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Let us know what you think Mexican Repatriation Part II In this episode, Marcelo brings us the second part of his story on the US’s immigration policy of in early 20th Century and the effects it had on individuals, populations and the economy in both the US and Mexico then and now. Content warning: This podcast contains depictions of state-sanction…

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Mexican Repatriation Part I: Scapegoating Turns Systematic Cruelty in Early 20th Century America. 1:43:42

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Let us know what you think In this episode, Marcelo takes the lead and shares the heartbreaking story of the US's Mexican Repatriation policies . Amid the Great Depression, lawmakers desperate to assign blame enacted harsh, exclusionary policies. Between the 1929 and 1939, somewhere between 300,000 and 1 million people—up to 60% of whom were U.S. c…

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Leonard Knight and Salvation Mountain 33:50

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Let us know what you think In this episode, the gang follows up on one of the subjects of our first episode and explores the fascinating story of Leonard Knight and his creation of Salvation Mountain, a vibrant, handmade monument found in slab city California. Knight’s vision, born out of a deep religious conviction, turned an isolated patch of lan…

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Alexander, The Man Who Knows!! : Early 20th Century Magician and Spiritualist 1:14:53

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Let us know what you think ,In this episode, Jess takes the helm as the gang explores the life of Claude “Alexander” Conlin - Early 20th century magician, spiritualist, and “Master of Mentalism”. Cloaked as a mystic, Alexander dazzled audiences with his so-called psychic abilities, but behind the scenes, he led a turbulent life marked by failure fr…

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Texas Revolutionary: Juan Seguín 58:15

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Let us know what you think Texas Revolutionary: Juan Seguín. Hey Y'all!! In this episode, Marcelo takes the lead and explores with the gang the life of Juan Seguín, a Tejano leader who played a crucial role in the Texas Revolution. From fighting at the Battle of San Jacinto to serving as the mayor of San Antonio, Seguín’s journey reflects the compl…

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Blucifer: Devil Horse of Denver International Airport 24:19

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Let us know what you think In this episode, Mason takes the reins and explores the eerie and controversial Blue Mustang, the 32-foot-tall, red-eyed, blue horse sculpture at Denver International Airport. Nicknamed Blucifer, this statue has sparked urban legends and conspiracy theories, especially after its creator, Luis Jiménez, tragically died when…

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The Wail of La Llorona: Origins of the Worlds SCARIEST Bedtime Story. 21:06

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Let us know what you think In part III of our Halloween Trilogy of Spooky History, Marcelo leads us in the moonlight to the riverbed as we dive into the chilling legend of La Llorona, Mexico’s infamous weeping woman. From its pre-Hispanic roots to colonial influences, we explore the cultural significance of this ghostly figure who roams the night s…

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The LaFayette Vampire: High Plains Bloodsucker!! 17:08

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Let us know what you think In part II of our Halloween Trilogy of Spooky History, Jess leads us as we cracked the lid on the legend of the Lafayette Vampire, a mysterious figure linked to an unmarked grave in a local cemetery. Is it just folklore, or does something sinister lurk beneath the Colorado soil? From strange sightings to unsettling accoun…

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Aliens Zapped my Horse to Death!! : Snippy the Horse 16:07

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Let us know what you think In part I of our Halloween Trilogy of Spooky History, Mason takes leads us on trial of smalltown cosmic horror to tell the gang about a horse from Alamosa, Colorado, that died under strange circumstances. Its flesh was reportedly stripped with surgical precision, with no blood or struggle. Some blamed UFOs, others suspect…

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Project Plowshare: The Time Nukes Were Used for Fracking in the Rocky Mountains!! 56:59

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Let us know what you think In this episode, Mason takes the gang underground to talk about Project Plowshare, the U.S. government's program to explore peaceful uses of nuclear explosions. Focusing on the test taking place in Colorado including Rulison (1969) and Rio Blanco (1973), which aimed to release natural gas trapped in underground rock. Whil…

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The North Butte Mining Disaster of 1917 Part III: A Strike Broken with Murder? 1:09:03

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Let us know what you think In part three, Mason wraps up our story of the 1917 Granite Mountain Mine disaster in Butte, Montana. In its wake, tensions between miners and the companies erupted. Workers demanded better safety and conditions however corporate and government forces swiftly crushed their strike, using intimidation, violence, murder and …

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The North Butte Mining Disaster of 1917 Part II: Fire, Brimstone, and Courage 55:24

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Let us know what you think In part two of three, Mason continues the tragic story of the North Butte mining disaster of 1917, just after midnight on June 8th, a fire broke out after sparks from a misplaced carbide lamp ignited an oil-soaked cable, filling the tunnels with deadly smoke cussing 163 miners to lose their lives. Learn about the rescue e…

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The North Butte Mining Disaster of 1917 Part 1: The Copper Kings 1:10:45

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Let us know what you think In part one of three, Mason takes the lead telling the story of the fonding of Butte MT, the rise of it's Copper King's who's companies made the city there Kingdom and the rivalry between the three that would force the city and it's industries in to a corporate amalgamated. This would create the setting for the North Butt…

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The 1917 Bath Riots: A 17 Year Mexican Girl Leads a Workers Protest At the El Paso border Crossing 45:24

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Let us know what you think The 1917 Bath Riots In this episode Marcelo takes the lead by telling Jess and Mason the story of Carmelita Torres, a 17 year old Mexican girl fed up with the dehumanizing processes she and her fellow migrant workers had to go through when they crossed the border in El Paso Texas legally to work, starting a protest that q…

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Oscar Wilde in Leadville Colorado: High Art in High Places 46:08

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Let us know what you think Join us as Jess takes the helm and tells the story of Irish poet and playwright Oscar Wilde's visit to the rowdy mining town of Leadville Colorado in 1882. Happy Pride Month!!! See the show slides on our Instagram!!! @false_summits_pod https://leadville.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oscar_Wilde https://en.wikipedia.o…

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The Ballad of Big Nose George: Outlaw Turned High Fashion 31:42

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Let us know what you think Join Mason, Jess and Marcelo as they talk about notorious Wyoming outlaw George Parrott, better known as big Nose George. His violent crimes let to him to a gruesome death, however that wasn’t the end of Big Nose’s macabre story. *Yes-This was a reused script. No the original episode is no longer available. Crime Buff's G…

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Soapy Smith, The Con King Part II: the Undignified Fall of a Crime Boss 32:29

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Let us know what you think In part two of a two-part series, Marcelo, and Mason conclude their talk about the last days of 1880’s con-artist turned crime boss Jefferson Randolph “Soapy” Smith. Sources: Soapy Smith: Con Man’s Empire https://www.historynet.com/soapy-smith-con-mans-empire/ Outlaw tales of Colorado - Jan Murphy Eccentric Colorado - Ken…

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Soapy Smith, The Con King Part I: from Street Con to Denver's frist Crime Boss 26:48

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Let us know what you think In part one of a two-part series, Marcelo, and Mason talk about pioneering 1880’s con-artist Jefferson Randolph “Soapy” Smith man who built hey series of criminal empires from Denver to Alaska!!! Sources: Soapy Smith: Con Man’s Empire https://www.historynet.com/soapy-smith-con-mans-empire/ Outlaw tales of Colorado - Jan M…

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Introducing the False Summits Podcast: what we're all about! 1:01

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Let us know what you think Introducing the False Summits podcast! Thank you for your suport! We would love to hear from you! Feel free to send an email to [email protected] and or follow on Instagram @ false_summits_pod Thanks so much for listening!!!!! Like, subscribe, leave a review, wherever you can!!! Check us out with pictures on YouTu…

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Norton I, Emperor of the United States, Protector of Mexico: the reign of America's first and only emperor 42:43

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Let us know what you think Did you know that the United States of America had an emperor? Well kind of. In this episode Jess & Mason talk about the life and Times of a beloved & eccentric San Francisco citizen Joshua Norton our America’s only “emperor”. https://emperornortontrust.org/emperor/life http://www.sfmuseum.org/hist1/norton.html Drag Herst…

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Van Tassel and the Integratron: When a UFO guru built a time machine in the Southern California desert. 1:04:09

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Let us know what you think In another episode about the strange things people get up to in the Southern California desert. Mason entertains pod newcomer Marcelo Aguilar with the story of early ufologist George Washington Van Tassel and his cosmic "Time Machine" that you can still visit today!!!! Check out our socials! https://www.instagram.com/fals…

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Loving Unto Death (AKA the Burari Ritualistic Deaths) 42:07

1+ y ago42:07

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Today, Valentine’s Day, we are bringing you a Wicked, Weird, and Grim treat: we’re going to talk about a man who literally loved his family to death. The Burari ritualistic mass suicide/murders/manslaughter(?) is quite well-known in the true crime world, and our special guest Shreetoma is back to guide us through it. Strap in, its a wild one!…

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Denver's Cheesman Park: Walk Amongst the Dead 31:28

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Let us know what you think In this installment Mason and Jess are Joined by Vanessa Heart to talk about one of Denver Colorado’s most beloved parks, how it started life as a paupers' grave, and how some of the remines of thousands of cities’ forgotten still rest just beneath park-goers’ feet!! Guest: Vanessa Heart Instagram @ vanessaheart Photo Cre…

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A Christmastime True Crime Tale (AKA the Disappearance of the Sodder Children) 52:19

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Get Wicked, Weird, and Grim with us as we explore the Christmas tragedy of the Sodder family home fire and the disappearance of five of their ten children. We cover all the theories, down to the nitty gritty, of this sordid tale. We, like most, end up with more questions than answers. What do you think happened that Christmas night in 1945?…

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Harbingers of Moth Destruction (AKA the Mothman) 27:11

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Get Wicked, Weird, and Grim with us as we dive into a topic you all have requested for MONTHS. Today we cover the mothy monstrous figure of Point Pleasant, West Virginia: the infamous 'Mothman'. This creepy cryptid is ungodly large and ungodly ripped (at least, according to his statue in Point Pleasant). He even has his own annual festival in the t…

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Krampus: Jollymaker & Counselor? (AKA Krampusnacht) 27:50

2y ago27:50

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Get Wicked, Weird, and Grim with us as we explore the festive and fearful event of Krampusnacht. From smut books to 5Ks, Krampus has taken over modern media - but what are the origins to this goat-like figure? Come with us as we dive deep into this Alpine folk figure, his origins, and his legacy.

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Bog Lady from Hell (AKA the Crone of Catskills) 54:41

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Get Wicked, Weird, and Grim with us as we uncover the terrifying tale of the Crone of Catskills in all her g(l)ory. From initial hikes to secondary hauntings, this entity is renown for her intense manifestations and unyielding effect.

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Nazi-Killing Girly Pops (AKA The Oversteegen Sisters & Hannie Schaft) 22:35

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Get Wicked, Weird, and Grim with us as we discuss the ultimate IT GIRLS: a nazi-killing teen girl gang. These girly pops were the ultimate icons who led an unknown number of individuals to freedom and safety. Let us know what you'd title the Oversteegen sisters' movie by leaving a comment through our exclusive Spotify content! **Content warning…

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Belief, Ghosts, & "Witches" in Bengal (AKA Shreetoma Guest Stars) 56:36

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Get Wicked, Weird, and Grim with us as our special guest Shreetoma joins us to discuss the convergences of power, feminism, and the supernatural in Bengal and India more broadly. Despicable Me minions, flesh-eating imps grabbing Hailey Bieber smoothies at Erewhon, and djinns that need to learn consent in regards to hair-stroking abound. Let us know…

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Past the Point of No Return (AKA the Disappearance of Ben McDaniel) 56:33

2y ago56:33

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Get Wicked, Weird, and Grim with us as we discuss the mysterious and tragic disappearance of Ben McDaniel. From illegally cave diving to having the wrong kind of air in his scuba tanks, this disappearance is a wild one. Let us know what you think happened and if you would go cave diving below!

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"Last Free Place on Earth” Slab City CA 1:06:59

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Let us know what you think About 180 miles south east of Los Angeles in the harsh climate of the Sonoran desert lies Slab City, Coined the “Last Free Place on Earth” This off the gird community has been attracting people since the late 1960’s. In this “maiden episode” of False Summits Mason talks with Jess Leigh about the history of this small dese…