Peculiar Pairings Podcast

The Queen Mary is a legendary ship, known for her passenger voyages, service during WWII and the many hauntings on her decks. This ship has an extensive history from her maiden voyage in 1936 to being docked in Long Beach, California in 1967 where she now sits today. Join us as we talk about all of the ghosts that haunt the Queen Mary. Grab your strawberry milkshake and chicken strips while you listen to this week's episode. Podcast Ad: Tales, Trails, and Taverns --- FOLLOW US --- Instagram: @peculiarpairingspod X: @peculiarpairpod Gmail: [email protected] Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/peculiarpairingspodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9kyZ61HBs0W6cHwejheuAQ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@peculiarpairingspodcast

In 1973 the ideallic campus of Standford University would go through some dark times, beginning with the disapperance and muder of Leslie Perlov. By October 1974, four people with ties to Stanford had been murdered, Leslie Perlov, David Levine, Janet Taylor and Arlis Perry. After months of investigation and dead end leads every single one of their cases went cold... Join us while we discuss the Standford Murders. Our food and drink pairings this week is Samosas or other Indian street food with a mix of Braggs Root Beer and Coke. Podcast Ad: Bizzary, Brutal and Boozy --- FOLLOW US --- Instagram: @peculiarpairingspod X: @peculiarpairpod Gmail: [email protected] Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/peculiarpairingspodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9kyZ61HBs0W6cHwejheuAQ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@peculiarpairingspodcast

Is there truly a place where one could commit a crime and not get in trouble for it? Does such a place really exist? Join us as we talk about exactly this with the Zone of Death, located in the Idaho section of Yellowstone National Park. We dive into the mysteries of this theory, first discovered by Michigan State Law Professor Brian C Kalt. Our food and drink pairings for this week are the hottest wings your body can handle with a shamrock shake to cool it all off. Podcast Ad: Let's Talk About --- FOLLOW US --- Instagram: @peculiarpairingspod X: @peculiarpairpod Gmail: [email protected] Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/peculiarpairingspodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9kyZ61HBs0W6cHwejheuAQ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@peculiarpairingspodcast

We went to the moon in 1969, not 1970... or did we? This weeks episode we are covering the topic of the Moon Landing Hoax and what leads people to believe it was all faked and filmed on a sound stage in Hollywood. Join us with a powdered donut and a glass of milk with vodka and triple sec. A drink that Celine has decided we should call the cosmonaut. Podcast Ad: Perplexity Mystery Podcast --- FOLLOW US --- Instagram: @peculiarpairingspod X: @peculiarpairpod Gmail: [email protected] Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/peculiarpairingspodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9kyZ61HBs0W6cHwejheuAQ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@peculiarpairingspodcast

This week we dive into the history of the Pennsylvania Whiskey Rebellion. Beginning in the 1790's as the United States was in the early days as a country and looking to get out of debt from the Revolutionary war. Alexander Hamilton and other members of congress passed a tax on whiskey and other spirits causing huge uproar with American Citizens. For this week's pairing grab yourself some whiskey and some pretzel bites to enjoy while you listen. --- FOLLOW US --- Instagram: @peculiarpairingspod X: @peculiarpairpod Gmail: [email protected] Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/peculiarpairingspodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9kyZ61HBs0W6cHwejheuAQ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@peculiarpairingspodcast

This week we are covering one of the most prolific and most known haunted dolls in the world, Robert the Doll. Robert was once the beloved toy of Robert Eugene (Gene) Otto. Either given to him from his grandfather as a birthday gift, or gifted to him by a former house servant, with more nefarious motivations... Join us with some apple slices and brandy while we dive into the origins of Robert. --- FOLLOW US --- Instagram: @peculiarpairingspod X: @peculiarpairpod Gmail: [email protected] Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/peculiarpairingspodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9kyZ61HBs0W6cHwejheuAQ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@peculiarpairingspodcast

This week are continuing from last week's part one. William Hurley, Patrick McNeil, Brian Welzien, Todd Geib, Lucas Homan, Tommy Booth and Dakota James all have one thing in common. Each of them went missing after going out one night, to later be discovered deceased in a body of water. All later being tied to the Smily Face Killers. Join us as we dive deeper into each of their stories and talk about the various theories that ties them all together while enjoying some McDonalds. Podcast Ad: Brutal, Bizzare and Boozy --- FOLLOW US --- Instagram: @peculiarpairingspod X: @peculiarpairpod Gmail: [email protected] Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/peculiarpairingspodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9kyZ61HBs0W6cHwejheuAQ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@peculiarpairingspodcast

William Hurley, Patrick McNeil, Brian Welzien, Todd Geib, Lucas Homan, Tommy Booth and Dakota James all have one thing in common. Each of them went missing after going out one night, to later be discovered deceased in a body of water. All later being tied to the Smily Face Killers. Join us as we dive deeper into each of their stories and talk about the various theories that ties them all together while enjoying some McDonalds. Podcast Ad: Like Mother Like Murder --- FOLLOW US --- Instagram: @peculiarpairingspod X: @peculiarpairpod Gmail: [email protected] Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/peculiarpairingspodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9kyZ61HBs0W6cHwejheuAQ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@peculiarpairingspodcast

What exactly happened on the night that William Hurley went missing? Join us as we dive deeper into the these questions and more as we discuss the very interesting and confusing case of William Hurley. Will first went missing on October 8th, 2009 after abruptly leaving a Bruins game with friends. While attempting to meet up with his fiancee for a ride home Will disappeared only to be found six days later, deseaced in the Charles River. Was his death an accident or possibly the result of foul play? Podcast Ad: Cold Tapes --- FOLLOW US --- Instagram: @peculiarpairingspod X: @peculiarpairpod Gmail: [email protected] Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/peculiarpairingspodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9kyZ61HBs0W6cHwejheuAQ MISSING IN HUSH TOWN:The Disappearance of Bethany Markowski In March 2001, 11-year-old Bethany Leanne Markowski vanished without a trace during a scheduled visit with her father. He claims she walked into the Jackson, Tennessee mall — and then she was simply gone. No witnesses. No confirmed sightings. No answers. Now, more than two decades later, Missing In Hush Town returns for a powerful second season to re-examine Bethany’s case with fresh ears and renewed urgency. Working alongside Bethany’s family, retired and current law enforcement, journalists, and those who have never stopped searching, this season digs deep into the events leading up to her disappearance, the early investigative missteps, and the haunting question that still hangs over Hush Town: Where is Bethany Markowski? Join us as we trace Bethany’s story, amplify the voices of those who love and miss her, and uncover new perspectives that may help bring her home. Listen to Season Two of Missing In Hush Town wherever you get your podcasts, and learn more at www.missinginhushtown.com. Listen here on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/prologue/id1704565234?i=1000732955557 Listen here on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/2UUMpAb5AWAbZtfzlfybGQ?si=9bee5134c2c6416f Follow us on Instagram at @missinginhushtown

What lives in the Gobit desert and has every intention of trying to kill you? If the mongolian death worm came to mind you would be correct. Join us this week and we dive into the mystery that is the Mongolian Death Worm, a more unusual cryptid. Podcast Ad: Cold Tapes --- FOLLOW US --- Instagram: @peculiarpairingspod X: @peculiarpairpod Gmail: [email protected] Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/peculiarpairingspodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9kyZ61HBs0W6cHwejheuAQ MISSING IN HUSH TOWN:The Disappearance of Bethany Markowski In March 2001, 11-year-old Bethany Leanne Markowski vanished without a trace during a scheduled visit with her father. He claims she walked into the Jackson, Tennessee mall — and then she was simply gone. No witnesses. No confirmed sightings. No answers. Now, more than two decades later, Missing In Hush Town returns for a powerful second season to re-examine Bethany’s case with fresh ears and renewed urgency. Working alongside Bethany’s family, retired and current law enforcement, journalists, and those who have never stopped searching, this season digs deep into the events leading up to her disappearance, the early investigative missteps, and the haunting question that still hangs over Hush Town: Where is Bethany Markowski? Join us as we trace Bethany’s story, amplify the voices of those who love and miss her, and uncover new perspectives that may help bring her home. Listen to Season Two of Missing In Hush Town wherever you get your podcasts, and learn more at www.missinginhushtown.com. Listen here on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/prologue/id1704565234?i=1000732955557 Listen here on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/2UUMpAb5AWAbZtfzlfybGQ?si=9bee5134c2c6416f Follow us on Instagram at @missinginhushtown

This week we are diving into the mysteries that surround Area 51. Is it truly just a training area as the Government claims or is it something so much more? Join us with some sushi and whiskey as we dive into our story of it. Podcast Ad: Tales, Trails and Taverns --- FOLLOW US --- Instagram: @peculiarpairingspod X: @peculiarpairpod Gmail: [email protected] Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/peculiarpairingspodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9kyZ61HBs0W6cHwejheuAQ

Join us as we discuss the new and exciting heist at the Louvre Museum. We discuss what we know as of October 29, 2025. Grab a baugette and your favorite glass of wine while we talk about what was done to break into the museum and steal priceless pieces of history along with what we know about those involved. Podcast Ad: UnComfortable Podcast --- FOLLOW US --- Instagram: @peculiarpairingspod X: @peculiarpairpod Gmail: [email protected] Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/peculiarpairingspodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9kyZ61HBs0W6cHwejheuAQ

It's raining meats? In Olympia Springs, Kentucky on the Crouch Farm it rained bits of meat for several minutes impacting an area of about 2 acres in 1876. Join us as we talk about the mysterious sky meat and where it may have come from. Our drink this week is the Bull Shot (2 oz of Vodka, 4 of beef consume, 1/2 oz of leoon juice, 3 dashes of worcestershire sauce, 3 dashes of hot sauce and a pinch of salt and pepper) with some fried chicken, KFC preferably. Podcast Ad: I think my fridge is haunted --- FOLLOW US --- Instagram: @peculiarpairingspod X: @peculiarpairpod Gmail: [email protected] Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/peculiarpairingspodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9kyZ61HBs0W6cHwejheuAQ

What makes a ghost town a ghost town, and are they really haunted? In the case of Bodie, CA, absolutely! Join us as we dive into the ghost of Bodie, CA and the history of how it all came to be the shell of what it once was. Our food and drink pairing this week is whiskey and apple pie. Podcast Ad: All Things Dark, Scary and Beautiful --- FOLLOW US --- Instagram: @peculiarpairingspod X: @peculiarpairpod Gmail: [email protected] Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/peculiarpairingspodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9kyZ61HBs0W6cHwejheuAQ

In 2008 in Marshall, Minnesota Brandon Swanson, celebrating the end of the school year would disappear never to be seen again. Join us as we dive deeper into his disappearance, the search for Brandon and some theories as to what may have happened to him. Our food and drink pairing this week is sloppy joes with a glass of Milk Punch. Podcast Ad: D.E.A.D. Podcast --- FOLLOW US --- Instagram: @peculiarpairingspod X: @peculiarpairpod Gmail: [email protected] Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/peculiarpairingspodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9kyZ61HBs0W6cHwejheuAQ

This week we are diving into the mystery of the Dover Demon. The original sightings beginning on April 21st of 1977, only to never be seen again. Unlike most Cryptids the Dover demon was seen once never to be seen again... Was it merely a lost exotic pet, aliens or something else? Join us as we dive into the mystery and more. Food and Drink Pairing: A Cliff Bar with a cocktail of Vodka, white chocolate liqueur (or green tea liqueur), coffee liqueur, irish cream and half & half. All mixed at a 1:1 ratio. Podcast Ad: Tails, Trails and Taverns --- FOLLOW US --- Instagram: @peculiarpairingspod X: @peculiarpairpod Gmail: [email protected] Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/peculiarpairingspodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9kyZ61HBs0W6cHwejheuAQ

Have you heard of the Glitter shortage of 2018 and the company Glitterex? Where is all of the glitter going? Join us as we dive into this topic this week and discuss the Glitter Conspiracy. We dive into the various uses of glitter, how it came to be and what might have happend with all of that glitter. Our pairing this week is Goldschläger and sour patch kids. Podcast Ad: Let's Talk About --- FOLLOW US --- Instagram: @peculiarpairingspod X: @peculiarpairpod Gmail: [email protected] Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/peculiarpairingspodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9kyZ61HBs0W6cHwejheuAQ

How exactly does one prepare itself for an incoming comet? Do you hide in a place with no windows to protect yourself from unseen killers? Do you use a special helmet? Do you party like it's 1999? During this weeks episode we cover that and how the return of Halley's Comet in 1910 caused mass hysteria across the globe allowing people to be swindled by things like anti-comet pills, helmets and more. Our food and drink pairing is a powdered donut, meant to go on the rim of the first glass of Cocoa liquer, amaretto and coffee liquer. With a shot of irish cream to drop into it. Podcast Ad: Beyond the Shadows --- FOLLOW US --- Instagram: @peculiarpairingspod X: @peculiarpairpod Gmail: [email protected] Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/peculiarpairingspodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9kyZ61HBs0W6cHwejheuAQ