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  • Episode 88: Cesspits, Sewers, and London's Great Stink of 1858
    2026/04/20
    For Brooke's episode, we're delving deep into the trenches of London and discussing their POOr history with sewers and stink. Have you ever wondered what happens when 2.5 million people's excrement builds up with nowhere to go? Do you wonder who emptied the outhouse? Have you ever heard of Stinky Father Thames? This may be one of our silliest yet disgusting episodes yet!
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    1 時間 22 分
  • Episode 87: Fiction v. Reality of Childhood Concerns
    2026/04/06
    As a kid, did you think quicksand was going to be a big deal? Or maybe you were concerned about sharks in the pool? This week, Holly will dive into some of the common childhood concerns and whether we really need to worry about these things. We'll be chatting all about quicksand, toilets, piranhas, and sharks!
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    1 時間 38 分
  • Episode 86: The Mysterious Disappearance of Ambrose Small
    2026/03/16

    On a snowy evening in 1919, after closing a 1.5 million dollar deal, Ambrose Small disappeared into the night never to be seen again. Holly will tell us all the details about Ambrose’s business dealings and underhanded personal dealing that led up to his disappearance. Even with details about Ambrose’s last day, the scrutiny of the public eye, monetary rewards, and many theories, Ambrose's disappearance remains a mystery to this day.

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    1 時間 31 分
  • Episode 85: The Inexplicable Death of Edgar Allan Poe
    2026/03/02

    Brooke brings us back to a topic that helped with the creation of this podcast: Edgar Allan Poe! Many folks may know Poe for his macabre short stories and poems, but what folks may not know is that his death was equally mysterious and haunts scholars to this day. We will be doing a deep-dive into his life, his death, and the many theories and stories surrounding his last days.

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    2 時間 7 分
  • Episode 84: Wily Will-o'-the-wisps
    2026/02/16

    We’re taking another trip into the mythical and fantastical this week! Holly will be telling us all about the stories around the mysterious Will-o’-the-wisp. These fascinating little creatures make their home around Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and England leading unsuspecting travelers astray. We’ll also be dipping our toes in the bog and learning a bit about the science that could be behind Will-o’-the-wisps.

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    51 分
  • Episode 83: Toad Stones and all their Oddities
    2026/02/13

    Hey gang, we're BACK! Thanks for joining us again for more of the morbid, macabre, and unusual. In our first episode back, Brooke will be sharing all about Toad Stones. Are they precious gems? Magical stones? Terrifying teeth? We'll cover all the possibilities this week as we get back into the groove!

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    52 分
  • Episode 82: Macabre Nursery Rhymes
    2025/02/25

    Nursery rhymes aren't just creepy when sung in a horror movie, some of them have some very macabre origins. Holly will be delving into the history of some classic nursery rhymes like Ring-around-the-Rosie and Baa Baa Black Sheep. We'll also be talking about some lesser known nursery rhymes that have their own histories steeped in death and betrayal.

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    1 時間 5 分
  • Episode 81: The Ducks are Abandoned at Okpo Land
    2025/02/11

    Audio Warning: We had some technical difficulties and Holly may be a little quiet at certain parts. Sorry folks!

    What really happened at the abandoned amusement park, Okpo Land? Brooke will be taking us through the urban legends surrounding this rundown amusement park. While many people have photographed and documented the abandoned grounds, we still don't know the truth behind the stories of fatal accidents and what the duck shaped cars have seen.

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    55 分