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  • Summerween Stories - A Bonus Friday Fun Episode!

    Summerween Stories - A Bonus Friday Fun Episode!
    2026/07/31

    Welcome to Bonus Friday Fun! When there is an extra Friday in the month, we will post some fun bonus content. You may remember this past Halloween on our spooky Instagram live, Bri and Christiana both wrote out spooky stories to read to our listeners. Today, to celebrate Summerween, we bring you these stories in Audio format!

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    29 分
  • The Flatwoods Monster- with Appalachian Spooky Hour

    The Flatwoods Monster- with Appalachian Spooky Hour
    2026/07/24

    Welcome back to Something Strange! It’s episode number 50, and today we give a huge welcome to Sam, from the Appalachian Spooky Hour podcast! Come along as the three of us discuss the Flatwoods Monster of West Virginia.

    Stay tuned at the end of this episode to check out the trailer for Haunted Therapist podcast!

    **TRIGGER WARNINGS FOR THIS EPISODE**

    Reports of illness

    Stay tuned at the end of this episode to check out the trailer for Haunted Therapist podcast!

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    **Disclaimers**

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    References:

    Wikipedia: Flatwoods Monster - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flatwoods_monster

    Braxton: The Flatwoods Monster - https://braxtonwv.org/the-flatwoods-monster/

    History.com: In 1952, the Flatwoods Monster Terrified 6 Kids, a Mom, a Dog—and the Nation - https://www.history.com/articles/flatwoods-monster-west-virginia

    Braxton: Visit the Flatwoods Monster Museum - https://braxtonwv.org/the-flatwoods-monster/visit-the-museum/

    National Archives; Project Blue Book - https://www.archives.gov/research/military/air-force/ufos
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  • Hauntings of Philadelphia

    Hauntings of Philadelphia
    2026/07/17

    Welcome back to Something Strange! It’s episode number 49, and today we’ll be discussing the various hauntings in the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia!

    **TRIGGER WARNINGS FOR THIS EPISODE**

    Death, child death, death from illness, murder, discussion of penitentiary conditions

    Stay tuned at the end of this episode to check out the trailer for Spookology podcast!

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    References:

    Philly Ghosts - The Eerie History of Washington Square:

    https://phillyghosts.com/washington-square-unknown-soldiers-yellow-fever-body-snatching/

    Philly Ghosts: Benjamin Franklin’s Ghost - https://phillyghosts.com/benjamin-franklins-ghost/

    Philly Ghosts: The Betsy Ross House - https://phillyghosts.com/the-betsy-ross-house/

    Philly Ghosts: Haunted Baleroy Mansion - https://phillyghosts.com/haunted-baleroy-mansion/

    Encyclopedia Britannica: Benjamin Franklin - https://www.britannica.com/biography/Benjamin-Franklin

    Haunted Rooms: Philadelphia’s Most Haunted Locations - https://www.hauntedrooms.com/pennsylvania/philadelphia/haunted-places

    Philadelphia Injury Lawyers P.C.: Haunted Philadelphia: Ghost Stories and Paranormal Tales - https://philly-injury-law.com/blog/haunted-philadelphia-ghost-stories-and-paranormal-tales/

    History.com: Philadelphia - https://www.history.com/articles/philadelphia-pennsylvania
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    57 分
  • Chincoteague Pony History

    Chincoteague Pony History
    2026/07/03

    Welcome back to Something Strange! It’s episode number 48, and today we’ll be discussing the history of the Chincoteague Pony - it’s stranger than you think, in a delightful way!

    Stay tuned at the end of this episode to check out the trailer for Death Kissed Traveler podcast!

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    **Disclaimers**

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    References:

    “Before Misty: Early Chicoteague Pony History” by Sara Boudreau

    National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Association: What is a barrier island? - https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/barrier-islands.html

    Chincoteague.com: What is the Chincoteague Pony Swim? - https://www.chincoteague.com/pony-swim/

    Chincoteague.com: Chincoteague Ponies - https://www.chincoteague.com/pony-swim/chincoteague-ponies/

    American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture: Are ponies young horses? - https://www.agfoundation.org/questions/are-ponies-young-horses

    Wikipedia: Pony Penning - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pony_Penning#History_and_background

    Wikipedia: Chincoteague, Virginia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chincoteague,_Virginia#History

    Wikipedia: History of Chincoteague, Virginia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Chincoteague,_Virginia

    Wikipedia: Assateague People - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assateague_people

    Wikipedia: Assateague Island - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assateague_Island

    Maryland.gov: Assateague State Park - https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/eastern/assateague/wild-ponies.aspx

    National Park Service: Assateague’s Wild Horses - https://www.nps.gov/asis/learn/nature/horses.htm

    Okstate.edu: Breeds of Livestock - https://breeds.okstate.edu/horses/chincoteague-pony#main-content

    Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company: Frequently Asked Questions About the Ponies - https://www.chincoteague.com/cvfc3/ponyfaq.html

    International Chincoteague Pony Association and Registry: 2025 Chincoteague Pony Auction Results - https://www.chincoteagueponyassociation.com/blog/2025-chincoteague-pony-auction-results

    Misty’s Haven: History of Misty of Chincoteague - https://www.mistysheaven.com/historyofmisty.html#/

    Misty’s Haven: Beebe Ranch - https://www.mistysheaven.com/beeberanch.html#/
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    58 分
  • The Insanity Defense

    The Insanity Defense
    2026/06/26
    Welcome back Strangers! Today’s episode will focus on the Insanity Defense, based on our episode about the DeFeo family murders.**TRIGGER WARNINGS FOR THIS EPISODE**Mention of suicide attempts, discussions of intoxication via drugs/alcohol, discussions of shootings/assassination attempts, mentions of stalking/obsessive behaviorStay tuned at the end of this episode to check out the trailer for Moon Brews podcast!Instagram: @something_strangepodFacebook: Something Strange PodcastYoutube: @Something_StrangePodLinktree: https://linktr.ee/somethingstrangepodSend us a gmail! somethingstrangepod24@gmail.com**Disclaimers**The views discussed on this podcast do not necessarily represent our views or opinions, or those of our employers. References:Chamber and Ball: Could A Defense Of Intoxication Or Insanity Be The Answer To Your Criminal Case? - https://www.chamberslawfirmca.com/defense-intoxication-insanity-answer-criminal-case/Cornell Law School, Legal Information Institute: M’naghten Rule - https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/m%27naghten_ruleCornell Law School, Legal Information Institute: Irresistible Impulse Test - https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/irresistible_impulse_testCornell Law School, Legal Information Institute: Durham Test - https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/durham_testCornell Law School, Legal Information Institute: Model Penal Code insanity defense - https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/model_penal_code_insanity_defenseCornell Law School, Legal Information Institute: Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1984 - https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/comprehensive_crime_control_act_of_1984Cornell Law School, Legal Information Institute: Insanity Defense - https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/insanity_defenseFamous Trials: The Trial of John W. Hinckley, Jr. - https://famous-trials.com/johnhinckley/537-homeHester Law Group - What Is an Insanity Plea?: https://www.hesterlawgroup.com/blog/2022/january/what-is-an-insanity-plea-/IMDb: Taxi Driver - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075314/?ref_=mv_closeJustia: Competency to Stand Trial in Criminal Law Cases - https://www.justia.com/criminal/procedure/competency-to-stand-trial/Justia: The Insanity Defense in Criminal Trial Law Cases - https://www.justia.com/criminal/defenses/insanity/Justia U.S. Law: Durham v. United States, 214 F.2d 862 (D.C. Cir. 1954) - https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/F2/214/862/314341/New York Post: Here’s a look at cases where insanity defenses have been successful in the US - https://nypost.com/2022/06/22/cases-where-insanity-defenses-have-been-successful-in-the-us/NIH National Library of Medicine: The Insanity Defense - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2993532/#:~:text=The%20Durham%20rule.,a%20mental%20disease%20or%20defect.Quimbee: Durham v. United States - https://www.quimbee.com/cases/durham-v-united-statesWikipedia: Tories (British political party) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tories_(British_political_party)
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    49 分
  • The Hidebehind

    The Hidebehind
    2026/06/19

    Welcome back to Something Strange! It’s episode number 46, and today we’ll be discussing a strange cryptid, the hidebehind!

    **TRIGGER WARNINGS FOR THIS EPISODE**

    Disembowelment

    Stay tuned at the end of this episode to check out the trailer for Macabre Mondays podcast!

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    References:

    Wikipedia: Hidebehind - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hidebehind

    Wikipedia: Fearsome critters - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fearsome_critters

    Cryptid Wiki: Hidebehind - https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Hidebehind

    A Book of Creatures: Hidebehind - https://abookofcreatures.com/2017/02/06/hidebehind/

    Medium: The Hidebehind - https://medium.com/@jan.josef.sanak/the-hidebehind-9639145ab25f

    Youtube; Channel “Storied”, playlist “Monstrum”: Why Lumberjacks Never Look Behind Them - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBH_8x7zTS0

    Reddit
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    49 分
  • The Tragic Case of Matthew Shepard

    The Tragic Case of Matthew Shepard
    2026/06/05
    Welcome back to Something Strange. Today for episode number 45, we have a very special episode. We will be discussing the tragic death of Matthew Shepard, a young man taken far too soon by a brutal hate crime.**TRIGGER WARNINGS FOR THIS EPISODE**Death by beating, discussion of severe injuries, discussion of sexual assault, discussions of hate crimes, hateful language, mention of sexual assault of a child, mention of mass shooting.Instagram: @something_strangepodFacebook: Something Strange PodcastYoutube: @Something_StrangePodLinktree: https://linktr.ee/somethingstrangepodSend us a gmail! somethingstrangepod24@gmail.comReferences:Matthew Shepard Foundation Website - https://www.matthewshepard.org/Matthew Shepard Foundation: The Foundation Story - https://www.matthewshepard.org/about-us/our-story/Matthew Shepard Foundation: The Laramie Project - https://www.matthewshepard.org/the-laramie-project/Matthew Shepard Foundation: Creating Safer Communities Hate Crimes Prevention Training - https://www.matthewshepard.org/creating-safer-communities-hate-crimes-prevention-training/Matthew Shepard Foundation: Speaking Engagements - https://www.matthewshepard.org/speaking-engagements/Wyohistory.org: The Murder of Matthew Shepard - https://www.wyohistory.org/encyclopedia/murder-matthew-shepardUMKC School of Law Famous Trials: Motion to Suppress McKinney Confession Denied - https://famous-trials.com/mattshepard/2520-motion-to-suppress-mckinney-confession-denied, https://famous-trials.com/images/ftrials/mattshepard/McKinney_Defendant_Motions.pdfUMKC School of Law Famous Trials: Aaron McKinney Trial: No Appeal if No Death Penalty - https://famous-trials.com/mattshepard/2502-confession-of-aaron-mckinney, https://famous-trials.com/images/ftrials/mattshepard/McKinney_Sentencing_Court_Transcript.pdfUMKC School of Law Famous Trials: Aaron McKinney’s Confession - https://famous-trials.com/mattshepard/2503-trial-of-aaron-mckinney-excerpts-from-the-trial-transcriptUMKC School of Law Famous Trials: Russell Henderson Testimony Regarding Shepard Murder, Transcript of the Hearing Concerning Henderson's Agreement to Change His Plea to Guilty - https://famous-trials.com/mattshepard/2513-russell-henderson-testimony-regarding-shepard-murder, https://famous-trials.com/images/ftrials/mattshepard/Wyoming_v_Henderson_Transcrip47.pdfUMKC School of Law Famous Trials: Judge's Decision Rejecting "Gay Panic Defense" - https://famous-trials.com/mattshepard/2514-judge-s-decision-rejecting-gay-panic-defenseBBC News: Matthew Shepard: The murder that changed America - https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-45968606Documentary: Matt Shepard is a Friend of MineU.S. Department of Justice: FBI Releases 2024 Hate Crime Statistics - https://www.justice.gov/hatecrimes/hate-crime-statisticsDepartment of Justice: Learn About Hate Crimes - https://www.justice.gov/hatecrimes/learn-about-hate-crimesThe LGBTQ+ Bar: LGBTQ+ "Panic" Defense - https://lgbtqbar.org/programs/advocacy-resources/advocacy/gay-trans-panic-defense/
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  • Fae Encounters of Reddit - A Bonus Friday Fun Episode!

    Fae Encounters of Reddit - A Bonus Friday Fun Episode!
    2026/05/29

    Welcome to Bonus Friday Fun! When there is an extra Friday in the month, we will post some fun bonus content. Today, we dug through the trenches of Reddit to find some fae encounters, which we will read and discuss.

    **TRIGGER WARNINGS FOR THIS EPISODE**

    Stay tuned at the end of this episode to check out the trailer for Kill Me Maybe podcast!

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    References:

    Reddit - My family’s encounters with elves/fairies in South America: https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1gg11fq/my_familys_encounters_with_elvesfairies_in_south/

    Reddit - I invited a fairy to meet me and one did (kind of): https://www.reddit.com/r/AstralProjection/comments/zsn3ae/i_invited_a_fairy_to_meet_me_and_one_did_kind_of/

    Reddit - Has anyone seen the fae folk?: https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1202maa/has_anyone_seen_the_fae_folk/

    Reddit - An encounter with the Fae: https://www.reddit.com/r/faeries/comments/v8iz86/an_encounter_with_the_fae/
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    35 分