Merry Christmas! Today, we slip into the icy shadows of Alpine legend to uncover the true story of the winter goddess, Frau Perchta. Long before she was painted as a terrifying, belly-slitting crone, Perchta was a revered figure of winter’s balance—a guardian of hard work, rest, and the turning of the year. We trace her roots back to Frau Holle and the ancient pagan traditions that honored her, then follow the trail as Christianity reshaped her into a figure of fear, warning children and adults alike to stay in line.

On this Wild, Weird & Unknown edition of Lunatic Soup, we’re diving into the unsettling world of haunted objects—those wide-eyed porcelain faces and vintage toys that carry something far darker than childhood nostalgia. From Reddit confessionals to corners of the internet where people swear their dolls move, figures appear in mirrors, or random objects come to life, we’ll be reading and reacting to the creepiest real-life accounts we could dig up.

In this Spooky States episode of Lunatic Soup, we head into the haunted heart of Colorado, where the Rocky Mountains loom over ghost towns, cursed mines, and restless spirits. From the eerie elegance of the Stanley Hotel that inspired The Shining, to phantom miners wandering around old hotels, to city parts that were once cemeteries. Colorado holds some of the most chilling tales in the West. Join us as we uncover the state’s dark folklore, historic hauntings, and the paranormal mysteries still lurking in the thin mountain air.

This week on Lunatic Soup, Meg and Reyna chase down the Brown Lady of Raynham Hall like two sleep-deprived raccoons sniffing out haunted garbage. These two lunatics dive into the story of a chilling encounter with the Brown Lady of Raynham Hall, exploring the eerie details of the apparition and the historical context surrounding this famous ghost story. If you’ve ever wondered what happens when you mix paranormal lore with girl-dinner energy and two hosts who should not be left unsupervised… congratulations. You’re in the right place.

This week, Meg and Reyna crash the Orting Masquerade Ball, and the ghosts show up too. Tune in for eerie encounters, creepy confessions, and the kind of chaos only the Lunatic Soup ladies can stir up.

This week on Lunatic Soup, we check into one of America’s most haunted hotels—the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Built in 1886 as a luxurious mountain getaway, the Crescent has lived many lives: from a resort to a women’s college to a hospital run by Norman Baker, a notorious conman who claimed he could cure cancer. With its history of tragedy, deception, and restless spirits, it’s no wonder the Crescent has earned the title of “America’s Most Haunted Hotel.”

Today we are going to dive into one of Britain's strangest and most unsettling hauntings- The Battersea Poltergeist. Starting in 1956 a quiet South London Family home erupted with eerie bangs, flying objects spontaneous fires and disturbing messages scribbled on the walls. All these happenings seemed to be centered around the family’s 15 year old daughter, Shirley. Nicknamed “Donald”, this mischievous and menacing presence became one of London's most well documented paranormal encounters!