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Flight #19: Haunted Monterey
EHi friends! This month, We dive into several haunted locations in Monterey, California. Mama was even fortunate enough to visit some of them. Cheers!
Ep 9595. The El Rancho Hotel
EHi Friends, this week Alana covers the El Rancho Hotel. This hotel was once a hub for Old Hollywood stars filming westerns. Nowadays, it's a reminder of this golden age, and there are even some residual hauntings. Cheers!
94. The Rio Grande Murders
EHi friends, This week Mama covers the first unsolved murder case in New Mexico. Two couples went on a road trip and disappeared. Let us know what you think!
Ep 9393. Ken Rex McElroy
EHi. friends! This week we cover the fascinating case of Ken Rex McElroy. He was a troublemaker in Skidmore, Missouri that was killed in broad daylight. in front of sixty people. Let us know what you think!
Ep 9292. Sweetwater County Library
EHey Friends! So sorry for the delay in releasing, we had a family emergency. This week Mama covers the Sweetwater County Library. Cheers!
Ep 9191. Lake Lanier
EHey friends! This week Mama covers the history of Forsyth county and Lake Lanier in Georgia. There is a long history of racism and KKK activity in this area, as well as a connection to the trail of tears and so much more. Let us know what you think.
Ep 9090. Taunton State Hospital
EHey friends! It's been a while since we covered a haunted hospital. Since we were recently talking about the Bridgewater Triangle, Alana decided to talk about the Taunton State Hospital in Massachusetts. Cheers!
Flight #18: The Bridgewater Triangle
EHey Friends, this week we dive into one of the great mysteries of Massachusetts: the Bridgewater Triangle. This area is know for ghosts, cryptids, true crime, you name it. Let us know what you think!
89. Ward 5B
EHi Friends! With the current state of the world, we are taking a departure from murder and things to talk about Cliff Morrison and the amazing advocacy he did for HIV/AIDS patients in San Francisco. Cheers!
Ep 8888. The Enfield Poltergeist
EHey friends! This week we dive into the most famous poltergeist case in the UK: The Enfield Poltergeist! Cheers!!
Ep 8787. William Desmond Taylor
EHey friends! This week we dive into the unsolved murder of one of the most influential directors of Old Hollywood, William Desmond Taylor. Is there a suspect you think is guilty? Let us know!
Ep 8686. Omni Grove Park Inn
EHey friends! This week Mama covers the Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville. We have one of our silliest haunts, the Lady in Pink. Cheers!
Ep 8585: The Legend of Ann Bonny
EHey friends, this week is more of a history lesson than mystery, but I thought it's be fun to talk about Ann Bonny! Ann was a notorious pirate in the 1600s and was even on Calico Jack's crew. Was she executed or did she escape her fate? Cheers!
Flight #17: Fairy Folklore
EHey Friends! This month, we dive into a bunch of folklore surrounding fairies. Volume 2 may be coming out because there were so many, Cheers!
Ep 8484: Sylvia Likens
EHey friends, this week Mama covers the very sad story of Sylvia Likens. This case has extreme depictions of physical and sexual abuse and torture. Please be sure to take care of yourselves.
Ep 8383. Banshees
EHey Friends, I promise this is the last time we talk about Ireland for a while. This week we cover the Banshee. Who is she? A ghost, a demon, a pagan god? Let us know what you think!
Keg #17: Project Pegasus
EHey friends! This week we cover a government conspiracy brought to us from Andrew Basiago. Supposedly, Project Pegasus was a government program that developed teleportation and time travel. Let us know what you think!
Ep 8282. Stockholm Syndrome
EHey friends! Did you ever wonder where "Stockholm Syndrome" came from? Well Mama covers the bank robbery that started it all. Cheers!
Ep 8181. The Toxic Woman
EHi friends! This week we cover the case of Gloria Ramirez, a woman who died mysteriously which also had a toxic effect to the providers who came into contact with her. Let us know what you think!
Ep 8080. The Sutro Baths
EHey Friends, This week mama covers a haunted location in San Francisco we had no idea was haunted when we visited. The Sutro Baths were created in the 1800s and were massive aquariums that folks could visit and take baths in. This smorgasbord of horror is now a ruin, but many folks believe spirits still remain. Cheers!
Flight #16: What the Florida Man??
EHey friends! For April, we decided to cover a bit more of a lighter topic. I'm sure everyone joined in on the "Florida Man" trend a few years ago, so we picked some of our favorites. Cheers!
Ep 7979. The Hellfire Club
EHi friends! This week Alana covers the Hellfire Club in Dublin, Ireland. This was a group of people who worshipped satan and may have participated in occult rituals. The energy at this site is heavy and there is definitely something that was left behind. Cheers!
Keg #16: The West Memphis Three
EHi friends! This month we dive into the West Memphis Three. Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin, and Jessie Misskelley jr. were convicted of the murder of three 8 year old boys due to satanic panic with barely any evidence. The were released from prison in 2011, and I think this story is worth being told! Cheers!
Ep 7878. The Vampire of Sacramento
EHi friends! This week we cover the gruesome case of the Vampire of Sacramento. Richard Chase was a human struggling with mental health, and possibly drug use, that felt he needed to drink blood to save himself. This case is very sad and heavy. Let us know what you think!
Ep 7777. The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Heist
EHi friends! This week we dive into the history of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston. Not only is it a beautiful museum full of amazing works, the museum was also victim to a historic at heist in 1990. This is the largest property crime in the U.S. and it remains unsolved. Let us know what you think!
Flight #15: What's Going On With Mirrors?
Hi friends! This month, we talk about all the different superstitions surrounding mirrors. Are they windows to the soul, can they keep you from moving on, or will spirits trap you in them while you sleep? Cheers!
Ep 7676. The Jefferson Hotel
EHey friends! This week Mama covers the Jefferson Hotel in Jefferson, Texas. This site has so many spirits inside. Let us know which you think is the spookiest! Cheers!
Ep 7575. The Ancient Ram Inn
EHey Friends! This week we cover one of the most haunted locations in England. The Ancient Ram Inn is on the crossroads of two ley lines, which explains the massive amount of energy this house has. Cheers!
Keg #15: The Original Casanova
EHey friends! Did you know Casanova was a real person...me either. Giacomo Casanova loved two things: Gambling and women. Let us know what you think about his tale. Cheers!
Ep 7474. Julia Pastrana
EHi friends! This week Mama covers the sad story of Julia Pastrana, a brilliant woman who was exploited because of a condition which gave her a unique appearance. Let us know what you think!
Ep 7373. The Murder of Bugsy Siegel
EHi friends! This week Alana dives into the murder of Bugsy Siegel, the man who created modern-day Las Vegas. We know this was a mob killing but who the key players are has been up for debate for a long time. Cheers!
Flight #14: Famous Cases of Hybristophilia
EHello friends! This month we dive into Hybristophilia, or the attraction to people who commit crimes. We will cover the history behind the disorder, and then dive into some famous cases of this. Cheers!
Ep 7272. The Setagaya Family Murders
EHey friends, this week Mama J covers the tragic murders of the Miyazawa family on December 30, 2000. This crime has been unsolved 24 years even with so much evidence that could convict the killer. Cheers!
Ep 7171. Gef the Talking Mongoose
EHey friends! This week we cover an interesting haunting....creature...idk. The Irving family was visited by a mongoose named Gef in the 1930s and no one can really explain if he was real or a part of a hoax. Cheers!
Keg #14: Jim Jones and the People's Temple
EHey friends! This month we tackled the People's Temple cult and the Jonestown massacre. Let us know what you think. Cheers!
Ep 7070. The Pythian Castle
EHey friends! This week, we travel to Springfield, MO. This castle was built for the Knights of the Pythia and there is a lot of spiritual energy. Cheers!
Ep 6969. The Sodder Children
Hey friends! This week we cover the curious case of the Sodder children. Were they killed in their house fire in 1945 or were they abducted? This mysterious case is one that people have been trying to solve for decades. Cheers!
Ep 6868. Busby's Haunted Chair
EHey friends, this week we cover a ghost who is holding a 400 year old grudge. I totally get having a favorite chair but Thomas Busby takes the cake. This chair has been attributed to several deaths since the 1600s. Cheers!
Flight #13: Ghostly Animals
EHappy New Year Friends!! We decided to start off the year with a lighter flight. We always talk about some furry friends staying behind at certain locations so we decided to round up some of the most popular ones. From chickens, to cats, to apes there are all sorts of furry friends who remain all over the place. Cheers!
Ep 6667. Squirrel Cage Jail
EHey Friends! This week we're covering the Pottawattamie County Jail in Council Bluffs, Iowa. This unique jail looks a lot like a cage one would keep an animal in. Despite it being revolutionary at the time, the logistics of the prison had some complications. There is a lot of spiritual energy here so buckle up!
Ep 6666. Stanford Prison Experiment
EHey friends! This week Mama covers the Stanford Prison Experiment. This is a study that really did not follow proper research rules and led to some really messed up behaviors from "prison" guards and was forced to end earlier than planned. Cheers!
Keg #13: The Nightstalker
EHey friends! This is a massive case but being California natives we felt it was important to cover. Richard Ramirez, aka the Nightstalker, killed at least 14 people, and committed numerous other atrocities from June 1984 to 1985. Let us know what you think. Cheers!
Ep 6565. The Fresno Nightcrawler
EHey friends! This week we dive back into the cryptid pool! The Fresno Night Crawler and Carmel Area Creature have been seen since the early 2000s and look like pants with no one inside them. Cheers!
Ep 6464. Leonarda Cianciulli
EHey friends! This week Mama covers the Italian serial killer Leonarda Cianciulli or the Soap Maker of Correggio. It's a murder turducken of murder, fortune tellers, and blood magic. Cheers!
Flight #12: Strewwelpeter
Hey friends! For our flight this month we decided to cover the wild cautionary tales that German children have been learning since 1844. Cheers!
Ep 6363. The Erie Collar Bomb Heist
EHey friends! This week Alana talks about the very complicated Collar Bomb Bank Robbery in Erie, Pa. This case has a lot of key players and a lot of different theories. Let us know what you think. Cheers!
Ep 6262. The Murder of Abraham Shakespeare
EHey friends! This week Mama covers the very sad death of Abraham Shakespeare. He was a kind soul and lottery winner who was taken advantage of by people who wanted his money. Cheers!
Keg #12: The Lonely Hearts Killers
EHey friends! This month we cover the Lonely Hearts Killers aka Martha Beck and Raymond Fernandez. This is a wild story that we were so excited to cover. Cheers!
Ep 6161. The Axeman Killer of New Orleans
EHey friends! This week we cover the Axeman of New Orleans. Who was this mysterious killer? Why did he target Italians? We'd love to hear your theories. Cheers!
Ep 6060. Bonaventure Cemetery
EHey Friends! This week we go back to Savannah to talk about the Bonaventure Cemetery. As someone who has been there, we can vouch hat it is absolutely gorgeous and has some interesting history. Cheers!