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The Dullahan is a sinister, headless rider from Irish folklore, who rides atop a black horse, carrying his severed head under one arm. With glowing eyes and a grin that stretches ear to ear, this figure carries omens of death, and is thought to be the inspiration behind the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow. This week, we're taking a look at the mythical figure, and some of the local stories of his appearance. SourcesThe Headless Horseman - Fairy Legends of IrelandThe Banshee: Its Scream, Meaning + LegendMayo Folk Tales by Tony LockeFairy Legends and Traditions of the South of Ireland. Part II. [With plates.] By Thomas Crofton CROKERFamous Ghost Stories: Legends and LoreIrish Ghost Tales: And Things that go Bump in the Night By Tony LockeTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we investigate the rise and controversy surrounding Christina Gallagher's House of Prayer on Achill Island, uncovering the mystery behind its alleged miracles, financial dealings, and the Catholic Church's disownment. Get in touch: [email protected] up to Patreon for weekly deep dives & exclusive contentFollow me on InstagramFollow Red Room on InstagramTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

content warning: this episode mentions instances of childhood sexual abuseWhat does a suburban Pacific Northwest housewife, a former Irish priest and Q Anon members have in common? Well, they all co-sign the teachings of Ramtha: a 35,000-year-old warrior who speaks through a woman called JZ Knight, at her school of enlightenment.This week we're discussing JZ' Knights' early life, and looking at how she went from the daughter of a cotton-picking single Mother to the leader of one of the whackiest New-Age cults ever.Get in touch: [email protected] up to Patreon for weekly deep dives & exclusive contentFollow me on InstagramFollow Red Room on InstagramTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

QAnon is many things; a conspiracy theory, a digital phenomenon and according to many, a cult that has taken over the minds of their loved ones. This week we are deep-diving on the conspiracy theory behind QAnon, and asking how an online puzzle became possibly one of the world's largest cults.Get in touch: [email protected] DocumentarySign up for weekly deep dives & exclusive contentFollow me on InstagramFollow Red Room on InstagramTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we're exploring the life of Tony Quinn, the Irish spiritual leader who built a global following with his Educo program, which has been accused of being a cult.We'll explore how Quinn's teachings, wealth and "psychic powers", led to his controversial rise in the oil industry, leaving a legacy of financial manipulation and psychological control. From his humble beginnings to his multi-million euro empire, discover the unsettling truth behind the man who convinced thousands to follow his path—and pay the price.Get in touch: [email protected] up for weekly deep dives & exclusive contentFollow me on InstagramFollow Red Room on InstagramTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we explore the rise and fall of Aum Shinrikyo, the doomsday cult behind Japan's deadliest act of domestic terrorism. We’ll uncover how a seemingly spiritual group evolved into a deadly organization, leading to the infamous 1995 Tokyo subway sarin attack.Sign up for weekly deep dives & exclusive contentFollow me on InstagramFollow Red Room on InstagramTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cults are not always whacky organised communities that live in a commune... in fact, many modern-day cults exist right under our noses. New-age spiritual gurus have gentrified many of the legitimate practices of the East, like meditation and yoga, and used them to gain the trust of vulnerable individuals. Dennis Curran and Shashi Dubey were two of these gurus, who started Japa Meditation Ireland, and used it to abuse its members, financially, mentally and sexually.Sign up for weekly deep dives & exclusive contentFollow me on InstagramFollow Red Room on InstagramTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Turns out there was not just one, but two cults that lived in that big 8-bedroom house in Donegal. In 1982, the house changed hands to a group called The Silver Sisterhood, but the people of Burtonport would not know any peace. While this group were quieter on paper, what they got up to within the house was another world of strange, we're talking Victorian era roleplay, caning and eh... video game development?BBC Sounds DocuseriesSign up for weekly deep dives & exclusive contentFollow me on InstagramFollow Red Room on InstagramTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the North West Coast of Ireland is a small fishing village called Burtonport. On the surface, it is similar to many of Ireland's more rural villages however scratch the surface and you will hear stories of the cults that called it home for 20 years. Between 1974 and 1992, two cults chose Burtonport as their home, and brought controversy, news reporters and unrest to the otherwise sleepy village.Today we will look at The Atlantis Commune, otherwise known as "The Screamers"; a group that came from the UK to Donegal to practice primal scream therapy, led by Jenny James. Sign up for weekly deep dives & exclusive contentFollow me on InstagramFollow Red Room on InstagramTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Amy Fitzpatrick was just 15 years old when she vanished without a trace on New Year's Day 2008 in Mijas, Spain. Amy was last seen walking home from a friend's house, but she never made it back. Years later, her brother would also be killed, and her step-father would be convicted of his manslaughter.Missing Amy Fitzpatrick Website Amy's Change.org PetitionMissing Amy Facebook GroupTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celine Cawley knew what she wanted from life. She began modelling as a teen, and by her early 20s she had landed a bit part in a 007 movie with Rodger Moore. However, she was not just a pretty face. In 1990 she founded a hugely successful production company and by the 2000s she was settled in a beautiful home in Howeth, with her beloved daughter and her husband of 17 years, Eamonn Lillis. Celine Cawley was killed in her home on December 15th 2008, her husband claimed it was a failed burglary, but the investigation that followed would point Gardaí much closer to home. Resources for families of homicide victimsRed Room donates directly to Advocates for Victims of Homicide who provide support and advocacy to families who have lost a loved one to homicide.Womens AidSupport After HomicideCitizens Information Sign up for weekly deep dives & exclusive contentFollow me on InstagramFollow Red Room on InstagramTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On January 3rd, 1993, Imelda Keenan would leave her small apartment to collect her social welfare. The walk was a short one, only 7 minutes according to Google Maps. Before she left she made her fiance, Mark, a cup of tea. She put her makeup on and headed out the door, she would never return.Imelda's Family are certain that their beloved little sister was abducted and murdered, however, her case has never been investigated as one.Resources for Imelda's CaseImelda Keenan - GardaíImelda Keenan, Murdered Or Missing ? Help Us Uncover The Truth !Resources for families of homicide victimsRed Room donates directly to Advocates for Victims of Homicide who provide support and advocacy to families who have lost a loved one to homicide.Sign up for weekly deep dives & exclusive contentFollow me on InstagramFollow Red Room on InstagramTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If the rumours about Countess Elizabeth Bathóry are true, she would be one of history's most violent serial killers. Known as The Blood Countess, living high in her castle in Transylvania, Elizabeth Bathóry tortured and killed over 650 girls and women in 20 years. She would bathe in their blood as an anti-ageing practice and engage in blood magick and ritual with her cohort of witches and warlocks.However, she was arrested, put on a show trial, and imprisoned in her castle until her death by a man whose number one goal it was to destroy her noble family. This leads many to believe she was not the murderous masochist history makes her out to be, but a victim of a political conspiracy.This week, we're decoding The Blood Countess's story.Resources for Imelda's CaseImelda Keenan - GardaíImelda Keenan, Murdered Or Missing ? Help Us Uncover The Truth !To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

25-year-old Honour Bright was found shot and killed in Ticknock in June 1925. Despite multiple eyewitnesses placing her in a car with a Doctor and a Garda Superintendent, the two men who would be charged and tried for her murder were acquitted by a Dublin jury in 1926.Honour was a single mother, and likely turned to sex work to support herself and pay for her son's foster care. After the trial, the media used her story as a way to scare young women who were prone to becoming "wayward", rather than focusing on the fact that her killer roamed free.Resources for families of homicide victimsRed Room donates directly to Advocates for Victims of Homicide who provide support and advocacy to families who have lost a loved one to homicide.Sign up for weekly deep dives & exclusive contentFollow me on InstagramFollow Red Room on InstagramTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trevor Deely would disappear without a trace, after attending his work Christmas party in December 2000, in Dublin Ireland. He has been described as having reddish blonde hair, over 6 feet tall and last seen 24 years ago, wearing a brown shirt and beige cord trousers. He has a distinctive gait, walking with his arms straight down by his sides and was always said to be jovial, happy and social.Missing Person Trevor DeelyTrevor Deely Age ProgressionResources for families of homicide victimsRed Room donates directly to Advocates for Victims of Homicide who provide support and advocacy to families who have lost a loved one to homicide.Missing Persons Helpline DonationsNational Missing Persons HelplineMissing Persons Unit Garda Sign up for weekly deep dives & exclusive contentFollow me on InstagramFollow Red Room on InstagramTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the middle of the night, on March 6th 1997, an intruder broke into number 1 Orchard View, Grangegorman and brutally killed two women in their sixties. This attack terrified the nation, the murders seemed totally random and the victims were former patients of the nearby St Brendan's Psychiatric Hospital and lived together as part of an assisted living program. Who could do such a thing to such defenceless and vulnerable people?What would follow in the months to come, would be a story straight out of a “Who done it” movie – a story of false confessions, surviving witnesses and perplexed law enforcement, under pressure to find the killer. Resources for families of homicide victimsRed Room donates directly to Advocates for Victims of Homicide who provide support and advocacy to families who have lost a loved one to homicide. Womens AidSupport After HomicideCitizens Information Sign up for weekly deep dives & exclusive contentFollow me on InstagramFollow Red Room on InstagramTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Playboy Magazine is much more than a publication; it's a lifestyle. The women who have graced it's glossy pages become consumed in their life as Playboy Bunnies, and have done so since the magazine's inception in the 1950s. In recent years however, the curtain has been peeled back on the reality of working under Hugh Hefner; a reality of abuse, control and manipulation.This week we are looking at the lives of two former Playmates, who both met tragic ends. Paige Young and Dorothy Stratten began as young and hopeful starlets, who used Playboy to launch their creative careers. Both, however, would die before they reached their potential, at the hands of people they met in the industry or as a result of the abuse they suffered along the way.Resources for families of homicide victimsRed Room donates directly to Advocates for Victims of Homicide who provide support and advocacy to families who have lost a loved one to homicide. Womens AidSupport After HomicideCitizens Information Sign up for weekly deep dives & exclusive contentFollow me on InstagramFollow Red Room on InstagramTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CW: sexual abuse, domestic violence, groomingSean Combs, also known as Puff, Puff Daddy, P Diddy and ‘Love’ has been one of the most prominent figures in hip hop for over 30 years.There have always been rumours about Puff’s personal life, from rumours of bisexuality to straight-up accusations of abuse - but the recent lawsuit filed by his long-time ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura has opened up a pandora's box of accusations that he can no longer hide from.It has even reopened questions surrounding the mysterious death of his ex Kim Porter - who died in suspicious circumstances after she threatened to release a tell-all novel about Diddy and their relationship.This week we’re deep-diving on Diddy, and looking at all of his shady connections from the last 30 years.Sign up for weekly deep dives & exclusive contentFollow me on InstagramFollow Red Room on InstagramTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mary Gough was married for 6 months to her childhood sweetheart Colin Whelan. They were planning a family and renovating their home. Everything looked perfect, but behind closed doors, a plan was afoot.Colin would call 999 on February 28th 2001, claiming that he found Mary unresponsive, at the end of their staircase. In the months and years following, this would evolve into a murder case, that would launch an international manhunt, involve faked deaths and new identities, and lots of unanswered questions.Red Room donates directly to Advocates for Victims of Homicide who provide support and advocacy to families who have lost a loved one to homicide.Womens AidSupport After HomicideCitizens Information Social LinksSign up for weekly deep dives & exclusive contentFollow me on InstagramFollow Red Room on InstagramTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When teenager Bianca Devins asked her online friend to bring her to a concert of her favourite musician, she did so because she trusted him.Bianca had grown a following on 4chan, where the awkward and sometimes depressed teen had found a group of people who adored her, finally, she wasn't the weirdo, like she was at school. Little did Bianca know, that amongst these adoring fans was one who was dangerous; and according to him, if he couldn't have her... nobody could.ResourcesBianca's Law PetitionResources for victims of domestic abuseResources for Cyberbullying & Inappropriate ContentHSE Definitions of Online HarassmentRed Room donates directly to Advocates for Victims of Homicide who provide support and advocacy to families who have lost a loved one to homicide.Womens AidSupport After HomicideCitizens Information Social LinksSign up for weekly deep dives & exclusive contentFollow me on InstagramFollow Red Room on InstagramTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we discuss the harrowing true story of the Scissor Sisters murders that shocked Ireland and captured international attention in 2005.Charlotte and Linda Mulhall, together with their mother Kathleen, killed Farah Swaleh Noor in 2005 after a drink and drug binge, on St. Patrick's Day weekend. After the murder, the sisters dismembered Swaleh-Noor's body and dumped it in the city's Royal Canal.This is a story of violence, generational abuse and lies and one that is known as one of Dublin's most grotesque murders.Red Room donates directly to Advocates for Victims of Homicide who provide support and advocacy to families who have lost a loved one to homicide.Womens AidSupport After HomicideCitizens Information Social LinksSign up for weekly deep dives & exclusive contentFollow me on InstagramFollow Red Room on InstagramTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're exploring a cold case that has fascinated True Crime fans for decades: the mystery of the Black Dahlia.Elizabeth Short was murdered in 1947. Her death was particularly violent, but precise, this along with many other clues led LAPD to think it may have been conducted by someone who knew their way around human anatomy. It was also a total media sensation, some of the first people to the scene were journalists, and she was dubbed The Black Dahlia, a reference to a popular movie, as well as a nod to the black rose tattoo she had on her thigh.It remains unsolved, 76 years later and in this episode, we'll be asking why.Red Room donates directly to Advocates for Victims of Homicide who provide support and advocacy to families who have lost a loved one to homicide.Womens AidSupport After HomicideCitizens Information Social LinksSign up for weekly deep dives & exclusive contentFollow me on InstagramFollow Red Room on InstagramTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In light of the recently unsealed Epstein documents, this week myself and Shannon from Fluently Forward took a look at some od the allegations not spoken about too often in the press about Jeffrey Epstein.Was he a Mossad agent? Was he a private spy? What was with his connections to powerful governments?AND WTF WAS WITH THE TEMPLE ON HIS ISLAND?!Listen to Shannon's podcast here, it's fabTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Wednesday a 900-page document pertaining to notorious paedophile and sex trafficker, Jeffrey Epstein, was released under the order of US Judge Loretta Preska.This week I'm breaking it down for you, taking a look at the celebrity names that pop up and asking whether any of this is new information. Read it for yourself here: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/jan/03/jeffrey-epstein-documents-list-pdfSign up for weekly episodes here--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/redroompod/messageTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you know one of the world's most famous Exorcists was Irish?Father Malachi Martin was a fascinating man, who lived quite an incredible life. As well as studying The Dead Sea Scrolls, being fluent in Hebrew and Arabic and becoming a celebrity author, he was also a renowned Exorcist. This week we're looking at his life, legacy and the controversy surrounding the legitimacy of his claims about demonic possession.SIGN UP TO PATREON--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/redroompod/messageTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we are looking at the original Cancel Culture… The Witch Trial!For 300 years our go-to allegation against someone we didn’t like or trust was of course, that they must be a witch. We then poked and prodded at them until we found a freckle that proved their allegiance to Satan himself - sounds legit, right?It turns out we have been accusing each other of being Satan worshipping, baby eating monsters for far longer than we can even imagine!In this episode we take a look at the tradition of witch-hunting and how that manifested into full blown witch trials that lasted over 200 years, killing thousands.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/redroompod/messageTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Content Warning: In this episode of Red Room we discuss the details of Danny's Masterson's recent trial, where he was accused and convicted of two accounts of rape.In 2020, actor Danny Masterson - known mostly for his role on the early 2000s hit sitcom That 70s Show was charged with forcibly raping three women in separate incidents between 2001 and 2003.In an added layer of conspiracy, the Church of Scientology have been accused of covering up and enabling Masterson, by the victims; all three of whom were also practising Scientologists.This week we are deep diving on the trial, the accusations and focusing on the controversy now surrounding Ashton Kutcher & Mila Kunis; who not only got involved in the trial, but unveiled skeletons in their own closet. My Episode on Scientology & The Cult of The Celebrity Resources for victims of rape, sexual assault & sexual violence Links/Further ReadingLAPD PROBING SCIENTOLOGY AND DANNY MASTERSON FOR MULTIPLE RAPES, COVER-UP | The Underground BunkerDanny Masterson's Accuser Tearfully Takes the Stand to Describe Alleged RapeWoman says she set boundaries, but actor Masterson raped her | AP NewsActor Masterson's ex says she had to pull hair to stop rape | AP News`That 70s Show' actor Danny Masterson charged in 3 rapes | AP NewsLeah Remini speaks out after Danny Masterson's rape sentencing | EW.comDanny Masterson Allegedly Spit on Victim as She Fought Back During Rape, Woman Tells CourtThe Most Shocking Revelations From Danny Masterson's First Rape Trial - E! OnlineDanny Masterson sentenced to 30 years to life for raping former ScientologistsHow Laura Prepon Quietly Responded After Danny Masterson Was Accused Of RapeDanny Masterson’s ex-stepdad accuses siblings of lying to help 'That ’70s Show' starREAD: 'That '70s Show' Stars Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher's Full Letters of Support for Convicted Rapist Danny MastersonEx-Scientologist claims that Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis did not know their letters supporting Danny Masterson would be made public - and says the actor 'knows very well the kind of guy that he was' | Daily Mail OnlineWho was Ashley Ellerin and how did she die? – The Irish SunAshton Kutcher and Mila Kunis sorry for ‘pain’ caused by letters on behalf of Danny Masterson | US news | The GuardianDanny Masterson Accuser Breaks Down in Tears While Recounting RapeAshton Kutcher's Lies Allowed Michael Gargiulo To Kill AgainThe alleged role of Scientology in the Danny Masterson rape case | About ThatLaura Prepon's 'Complex Relationship' With Danny Masterson Is Likely Why She's Remained Silent After Rape ConvictionAshton Kutcher Steps Down as Board Chair of Anti-Child-Sex-Abuse OrganizationDanny Masterson bet Ashton Kutcher to French kiss Mila Kunis at 14 | EW.com--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/redroompod/messageTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ross Ulbricht dreamt of a world where people could buy, sell and consume whatever they wanted, without Government intervention, and he happened to create the world's biggest online drugs operation. This is the story of The Silk Road, it's creation and it's ultimate downfall. Sign up for weekly content: www.patreon.com/redroompodCheck out the feed on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5sLu6BwHKPZQ24IjjKEk19?si=4fadeb00f0044788Links/sourcesThe Underground Website Where You Can Buy Any Drug Imaginable“I have secrets”: Ross Ulbricht’s private journal shows Silk Road’s birth | Ars TechnicaSilk Road Boss' First Murder-for-Hire Was His Mentor's Idea | WIREDI helped catch Silk Road boss Ross Ulbricht: Undercover agent tells all]Pictured: The Utah grandfather who lived a double life as a drug dealer for the online black market Silk Road 'whose founder tried to have him killed for $80K'‘Murdered’ Silk Road Employee Sentenced to Time ServedSilk Road: Inside the 21st-Century Drug Bazaar – Rolling StoneThe hitman scam: Dread Pirate Roberts’ bizarre murder-for-hire attempts | Ars Technica--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/redroompod/messageTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello everyone!A little bonus episode for you all for the week that is in it. This week we're going to do a brief overview of J.R Oppenheimer, who he was, what he stood for and of course how he helped create the world's deadliest weapon that changed the world forever. PS: At one point in this podcast I call Enrico Fermi 'Ernico"... I can be a little dyslexic at times especially with names so I'm sorry!Subscribe to WEEKLY episodes of Red Room: https://www.patreon.com/redroompod--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/redroompod/messageTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we're exploring the chilling mystery of Ireland's Vanishing Triangle, where a string of women have disappeared without a trace, leaving behind devastated families and a trail of unanswered questions. Was this the work of a serial killer, or something else?Info on the Vanishing TriangleThe Vanishing Triangle by Claire McGowan♦️SUBSCRIBE TO RED ROOM♦️Subscribe to WEEKLY episodes of Red Room: https://www.patreon.com/redroompod--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/redroompod/messageTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Abby Choi seemed to have it all; she beautiful, rich and working as a successful model & influencer, being flown across the world to fashion week by some of the biggest brands in the world. When she went missing this year, nobody could prepare themselves for what was about to unfold, in a case that is now being dubbed The Real Life Parasite. This is the story of the murder of influencer, Abby Choi. ♦️SUBSCRIBE TO RED ROOM♦️Subscribe to WEEKLY episodes of Red Room: https://www.patreon.com/redroompodFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenny.claffey/Follow Red Room on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redroom.pod/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/redroompod/messageTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we delve into the fascinating history of Old Hollywood's Silent Era, exploring the legendary stars, groundbreaking films, and scandalous stories that defined the era. Join me, as we uncover the secrets of the silver screen and journey back in time to the Golden Age of Hollywood. ♦️WANT MORE RED ROOM?♦️ Subscribe to WEEKLY episodes of Red Room: https://www.patreon.com/redroompod Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenny.claffey/ Follow Red Room on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redroom.pod/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/redroompod/messageTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Imagine a city, rich with culture and technology, that existed thousands of years ago but now lies hidden beneath the depths of the ocean....This is the Lost City of Atlantis, a mythical place that has captured the imaginations of people for centuries. Today we're taking a deep dive (no pun intended) into the history behind Atlantis, and asking was it was just a myth… or in fact a real city, lost in time?♦️WANT MORE RED ROOM?♦️Subscribe to WEEKLY episodes of Red Room: https://www.patreon.com/redroompodFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenny.claffey/Follow Red Room on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redroom.pod/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/redroompod/messageTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we are exploring the world of Secret Societies.From Bohemian Grove to the Freemasons, these private boys clubs are often said to hold the world in the palm of their hand, members are apparently puppet masters of the universe and bred for success from the get-go.... but just how powerful are they really?We take a look at The Bohemian Club, Skull and Bones 322, The Freemasons, The Order of St Hubertus and Cicada 3301 and try to answer the question, do secret societies really run the world?♦️WANT MORE RED ROOM?♦️Subscribe to WEEKLY episodes of Red Room: https://www.patreon.com/redroompodFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenny.claffey/Follow Red Room on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redroom.pod/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/redroompod/messageTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever heard the rumours that some of the biggest names in rock music made deals with the devil to achieve fame and fortune? From Robert Johnson's legendary crossroads story to Led Zeppelin's infamous fascination with the occult, the idea of selling your soul to the devil has long been a part of rock mythology.But is there any truth to these stories, or are they just urban legends? This week we'll explore the history and cultural context behind the idea of making a deal with the devil, and examine some of the most famous examples of alleged rock star pacts.♦️WANT MORE RED ROOM?♦️Subscribe to WEEKLY episodes of Red Room: https://www.patreon.com/redroompodFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenny.claffey/Follow Red Room on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redroom.pod/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/redroompod/messageTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Betty & Barney Hill were a normal American couple, going about their everyday life, until one day everything changed.  While travelling home from a trip, the couple encountered what they described as a bright light hovering over their car.Confused, they pulled over and this is where their memory gets blurry. When they 'came-to' they were back in their car, almost 60km away from where everything happened.They struggled with their memories over this event for years, until they were introduced to hypnosis. What they recalled in those hypnotherapy sessions terrified them, and made their story one of the first and the most famous account of alien abduction.Written, produced , edited & presented by Jenny Claffey, 2023.♦️SUBSCRIBE TO RED ROOM♦️Want more Red Room? Subscribe here for WEEKLY episodes https://www.patreon.com/redroompod Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenny.claffey/Follow Red Room on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redroom.pod/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/redroompod/messageTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reincarnation to many in the Western world is something of fairytales, Christianity and Abrahamic religion has coloured our view of the concept so much we typically completely dismiss it. But, did you know, within many Asian and Eastern religions, reincarnation is central  to their beliefs? Jainism, Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism are just some of the religions who believe in a karmic cycle, resulting in each life that you life (there can be infinite numbers) to reflect the work you did in the last. The idea of reincarnation has always fascinated me... after all, wouldn't life be viewed so differently if we knew we could do it all again? Wouldn't we treat those we love and don't love, with more kindness and empathy if we knew karla could come back to haunt us?  This week we're talking about all things reincarnation, including two crazy stories that might even convince the biggest cynic, that reincarnation is real!Written, produced , edited & presented by Jenny Claffey, 2023.***Share this episode on IG and tag me to enter a weekly giveaway of Red Room Merch!***♦️SUBSCRIBE TO RED ROOM♦️  Subscribe to WEEKLY episodes of Red Room: https://www.patreon.com/redroompod Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenny.claffey/ Follow Red Room on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redroom.pod/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/redroompod/messageTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you know The Wizard of Oz is the most watched movie of all time?  It launched Judy Garland's career , won multiple awards and has entertained families for almost 100 years; but it is not well known that the film is considered cursed by many.    From pre-production disasters, toxic makeup, drug addictions and even assault, this film's production was littered with issues that affected many of the cast for their entire lives.   This is the story of the curse and surrounding conspiracy theories of The Wizard of Oz.Written, produced, edited & presented by Jenny Claffey, 2023.♦️SUBSCRIBE TO RED ROOM♦️Want more Red Room? Subscribe here for WEEKLY episodes https://www.patreon.com/redroompod Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenny.claffey/Follow Red Room on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redroom.pod/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/redroompod/messageTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elliot Rodger was born in 1991, to a upper-middle class family and although he was shy, he was a pretty normal kid.  However as this shyness and introversion began to hinder his social life, he got older he began to grow bitter and resentful towards his peers. He found it hard to fit in, he struggled to talk to the opposite sex and often felt confused as to why this happened him.  These, of course, are normal parts of growing up for many teenagers and young adults, but instead of persevering, Elliot became resentful, violent and dangerous. As Elliot became further isolated from society, his thoughts and fantasies became more extreme, helped along by a group of men he found online, who identified as "involuntarily celibate".This is the story of how Elliot Rodger's narcissism and anger became so extreme, he went on a violent rampage in 2014 and took the life of 6 innocent people and may have influenced a string of violent incels for years to come.Written, researched, produced & presented by Jenny Claffey, 2023.♦️SUBSCRIBE TO RED ROOM♦️Want more Red Room? Subscribe here for WEEKLY episodes https://www.patreon.com/redroompod Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenny.claffey/Follow Red Room on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redroom.pod/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/redroompod/messageTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Christmas ❤️ In this week's episode we run through some weird and wonderful Christmas traditions from all over the world, we discuss Bruce McArthur who was a department store Santa killer by day and a serial killer by night and finally how two big corporations manipulated us into some Christmas traditions. To access 70+ episodes of Red Room, video podcasts & more go to www.patreon.com/redroompod Links: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/the-irish-used-to-celebrate-the-day-after-christmas-by-killing-wrens-172713515/ https://www.claddaghdesign.com/history/irish-christmas-the-wren/ http://www.irishfestivals.net/saintstephensday.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-bdLemVMIA&ab_channel=IrelandsEyeonMyths https://www.coca-colacompany.com/company/history/five-things-you-never-knew-about-santa-claus-and-coca-cola https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwwmKcFVji8&ab_channel=pressmin https://www.timeout.com/tokyo/things-to-do/whats-the-deal-with-kfc-and-christmas-in-japan--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/redroompod/messageTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we are diving into one of the biggest scandals in fashion history, allegation surrounding fashion house Balenciaga and their SS23 campaigns. Buckle up, we're going in.Sign up for full episodes: www.patreon.com/redroompodTIMESTAMPS00:00 intro and aim05:43 Background on Balenciaga09:50 Background on Demna15:31 The Scandal28:34 The Photographer33:45 The Legal Documents40:16 Michaël Borremans44:27 John Philip Fisher47:10 Other Easter Eggs50:00 SS23 Fashion Show53:48 Fallout from Scandal55:34 Kim’s Statement57:22 Kids Parents Speak1:00:07 Missan Harriman Speaks1:08:55 Lotta Volkova1.12:13 My Thoughts1:14:43 Has This Happened Before?1:18:34 Rachel Chandler1:19:34 Recent Gucci AllegationsLINKSBalenciaga/DemnaScandalhttps://www.vogue.com/article/fashion-should-not-please-demna-on-fearlesness-desire-and-why-failing-is-good https://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/article/balenciaga-adidas-collaboration http://vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2023-ready-to-wear/balenciaga https://culturacolectiva.com/fashion/balenciaga-absurd-outrageous-designs/ https://www.10magazine.com/news/demna-gvasalia-leaves-vetements-10-looks/ https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2016/sep/17/vetements-stylist-lotta-volkova /p> https://www.forbes.com/sites/pamdanziger/2022/11/25/balenciagas-teddy-bear-ad-is-a-warning-against-pushing-luxury-too-far/ https://poptopic.com.au/lifestyle/balenciaga-satanism-cannibalism-and-child-abuse/ https://www.marieclaire.com.au/balenciaga-controversial-campaign-explained https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/553/285/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11474945/Balenciaga-files-25M-suit-against-producers-controversial-BDSM-teddy-bear-ad-campaign.html https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/life-style/gabriele-galimberti-balenciaga-controversial-ad-photographer-issues-statement-8286879/ https://bellevilleareaindependent.com/court-watching-judge-parrott-binds-fisher-over-for-trial-on-seven-sex-charges/ https://www.davidzwirner.com/exhibitions/2018/fire-sun https://i-d.vice.com/en/article/neb8db/midland-the-modelling-agency-rebooting-fashions-beauty-ideals https://www.reddit.com/r/conspiracy/comments/z3dpih/rachel_chandler_does_the_casting_for_balenciaga/ Fallout https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11478923/Business-Fashion-REVOKES-award-Balenciaga-creative-director-Demna-Gvasalia.html https://www.forbes.com/sites/marisadellatto/2022/11/28/balenciaga-scandal-why-kim-kardashian-is-re-evaluating-relationship-with-the-brand/?sh=37cda8c57610 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11474945/amp/Balenciaga-files-25M-suit-against-producers-controversial-BDSM-teddy-bear-ad-campaign.html https://www.entrepreneur.com/news-and-trends/balenciaga-photographer-speak-out-over-child-model/439797 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11460393/Bella-Hadid-DELETES-post-promoting-Balenciaga-fashion-house-apologized-bondage-campaign.html https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11468557/Father-British-child-model-posed-bondage-themed-Balenciaga-campaign-defends-photoshoot.html https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/sep/10/alexandra-zarini-gucci-stepfather-joseph-ruffalo-sexual-abuse-lawsuit https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11478923/Business-Fashion-REVOKES-award-Balenciaga-creative-director-Demna-Gvasalia.html Happened Before: https://www.dazeddigital.com/fashion/article/24335/1/vivienne-westwood-s-top-ten-political-moments https://www.irishtimes.com/news/image-owned-by-singer-not-indecent-1.976612 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-483748/Elton-John-defends-photograph-seized-child-porn-art-raid.htm https://www.vogue.co.uk/gallery/benettons-best-advertising-campaigns https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-483748/Elton-John-defends-photograph-seized-child-porn-art-raid.html https://www--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/redroompod/messageTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi everyone!This week we are looking at the case of the New Jersey Watcher. You may have seen this was recently made into a Netflix series by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan and the minute I watched it I needed to know what parts were fact, and what were fiction.As I always say, sometimes real life is scarier than fiction and this case is definitely one of them.00:00 INTRO00:59 Part 1, The Dream07:43 Part 2, The Reality14:28 Part 3, The Young Blood20:05 Part 4, The Suspects 29:47 Part 5, To Move or Not To Move41:44 Part 6, Theories & Developments--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/redroompod/messageTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Spooky Season everyone!Over on Patreon, I’ve been releasing extra special and spooky content every week for the month of October, but I had to give you all a Halloween special. So happy to be joined by Megan, someone I have now collaborated with three times on the podcast. Not only is she Irish, but a woman, and let me tell you they are few and far between in this space!We always have a great time chatting but this was my favourite yet, we chat about the Irish roots of Halloween & some of the spirits and mythical creatures that were known to appear around this time.You can find Megan on TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@skinfluencebymsk) or instagram (https://www.instagram.com/megansouthwellkenny_/)--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/redroompod/messageTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the pod I am speaking to Briell Decker.Briell was born and raised within the FLDS Church, a fundamentalist sect of the Latter Day Saints that practice Polygamy. Her life was never normal; she had no TV, was forced out of school before High School and she could not date or mingle with boys - any semblance of a normal teenage childhood was banned.Her life changed forever when she had just turned 18 and Warren Jeffs requested her to be married to him, as one of his then 64 wives. Briell's father brought her to the leader, and she was married instantly. Briell spent the next 8 years under the control of the FLDS Church, where she was drugged to keep quiet and all measures were taken to keep her within the organisation. This is her story, on how she escaped and how she took the power back.Watch her TedTalk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWmsoCIuDn4&ab_channel=TEDxTalks--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/redroompod/messageTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celebrity conspiracy theories are some of my favourite things to chat about - the weirder and less evidence behind them, the better! This week we’re chatting about Lady Gaga (my queen) and the mysterious circumstances around the death of her former friend Lina Morgana, Beyonce’s deal with the Illuminati and Armie Hammer’s obsession with cannibalism and his newest career move.Timestamps00:00 Intro05:44 Lady Gaga Conspiracies23:35 Beyonce Conspiracies 38:04 Armie Hammer ConspiraciesVOTE FOR RED ROOM IN THE IRISH PODCAST AWARDS HERE: www.theirishpodcastawards.ie/voteJoin Red Room for weekly eps: www.patreon.com/redroompod--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/redroompod/messageTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we're speaking to Tara O'Callaghan and Sinead Connell who have recently collaborated on the incredile film Call Me Mommy.Call Me Mommy is an Irish film that aims to destigmatize sex work, through sharing Sinead's story. Follow the film: https://www.instagram.com/callmemommyfilm/Follow Sinead: https://www.instagram.com/sincitymilfoffical/Follow Tara: https://www.instagram.com/toctaz/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/redroompod/messageTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jenny Keane is a trauma certified somatic sex educator who facilitates regular online sex workshops aimed at removing the taboo around sex education. We sat down on a sunny afternoon to chat about how she ended up where she is today, the importance of sexual wellness, how kinks and fantasies can inform us on our traumas and finally how becoming empowered through our sexuality can improve our life in all aspects. Follow Jenny here: https://www.instagram.com/hellojennykeane/ And find our more about her here: https://www.jennykeane.com/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/redroompod/messageTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome everyone!Today we are chatting about being Chronically Online ™️: from scrolling for hours on Tumblr to curating every inch of your life around an algorithm, chances are if you're listening to this you are chronically online too!As someone who 'grew up' so to speak, on Tumblr I wanted to chat to Eden Young (social editor of Polyester Zine) about our coming of age online, how Tumblr helped shape us as women and how we think future iterations of social media have shaped other young women to come. We chat about the many archetypes of femininity expressed via the internet and social media in the last 10 years and their importance.Follow eden here: https://www.instagram.com/doeeeyes/Sign up for more content here: https://www.patreon.com/redroompod--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/redroompod/messageTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So excited to bring you this episode of the pod with Shannon from FluentlyForward who is the QUEEN of blind items. She even has her own podcast and I guested on an episode over there last month, discussing the NXIVM cult. In this episode of the pod we sit down to discuss the blind items associated with billionaire's and my god... are they juicy. Follow Shannon IG: https://www.instagram.com/fluentlyforward/Follow Shannon Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fluentlyforwardFollow Shannon's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0B1RGr4ywF4Wn2wbNNYt2l?si=8eccba9f64f8465fSign up for weekly episodes of the pod: www.patreon.com/redroompod--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/redroompod/messageTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.