Episodes

  • Episode #95 Chaplin's Kidnapped Corpse

    Episode #95 Chaplin's Kidnapped Corpse
    Aug 1 2024
    In this episode, we explore the incredible life of Charlie Chaplin, from his humble beginnings growing up in poverty in London to his rise as a film icon. Discover the man behind the legend and the surprising events that unfold after his death.

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    Rest In Piece’s: The Curious Fates of Famous Corpses by Bess Lovejoy

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Chaplin

    https://www.britannica.com/biography/Charlie-Chaplin

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Chaplin_filmography

    Link to video of fight scene from “The Kid”
    https://youtu.be/Z7-QdoofMq8?si=H_xYWoH-SR6sWufO


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    46 mins
  • Terrible Trends 68: A Tale as Old as Time: Erectile Dysfunction

    Terrible Trends 68: A Tale as Old as Time: Erectile Dysfunction
    Jul 24 2024
    Get ready to laugh and cringe as we uncover the weirdest remedies for erectile dysfunction from history! From ancient potions and exotic animal parts to downright bizarre rituals, discover the lengths people went to for a cure.

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    Sources:

    https://gainswave.com/history-of-erectile-dysfunction-and-some-of-the-bizarre-treatments-used/

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erectile_dysfunction

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    18 mins
  • Episode #94 The Phantom Social Workers

    Episode #94 The Phantom Social Workers
    Jul 20 2024
    Ready for a dive into one of the UK's creepiest mysteries? In this episode we uncover the curious case of The Phantom Social Workers from the late '80s and early '90s. Mysterious individuals posed as social workers, visiting homes under false pretenses, leaving families fearful and authorities baffled.Join us as we unravel bizarre firsthand accounts, explore wild theories, and look into the peculiar responses from authorities.
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    Sources:
    https://allthatsinteresting.com/phantom-social-workers
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phantom_social_workers
    https://www.healthyway.com/content/heres-the-bizarre-truth-behind-the-phantom-social-worker-legend/
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    33 mins
  • Episode #93 Shadow People

    Episode #93 Shadow People
    Jun 10 2024
    In this episode, we talk about shadow people. These dark, faceless figures have been seen all over the world for ages, often appearing just out of the corner of your eye. We share creepy
    stories, their presence throughout history and through different cultures. Are they ghosts, tricks of the mind, or something else? Listen and reach out and let us know what you think!

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    Sources :
    https://www.bustle.com/wellness/enneagram-type-most-likely-to-get-rich

    https://exemplore.com/paranormal/What-Are-Shadow-People

    https://www.liveabout.com/shadow-people-2596772

    https://horrorfacts.com/the-shadow-people-unveiling-the-darkness-among-us/

    r/Paranormal and r/ShadowPeople
    Real Ghosts, Restless Spirits, and Haunted Places by Brad Steiger
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    37 mins
  • Episode #92 The History and Hauntings of the Crumlin Road Gaol

    Episode #92 The History and Hauntings of the Crumlin Road Gaol
    May 28 2024
    Explore with us the eerie halls of Belfast's Crumlin Road Gaol, a historic prison with a dark past. From its construction in 1845 to its infamous inmates, this episode uncovers the gaol's grim history and spine-chilling hauntings. Discover ghostly apparitions, mysterious footsteps, and unexplained phenomena that haunt this storied prison.

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    Sources:
    https://www.historyhit.com/locations/crumlin-road-gaol/
    https://www.crumlinroadgaol.com/

    https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-35916907
    https://www.irelandbeforeyoudie.com/crumlin-road-gaol/

    https://web.archive.org/web/20080609015238/http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=147
    https://www.connollycove.com/crumlin-road-gaol-belfast/

    https://www.hauntedrooms.co.uk/crumlin-road-jail-belfast

    https://spiritedisle.ie/explore-listing/crumlin-road-gaol-experience/

    http://www.hauntedhovel.com/crumlinroadgaol.html

    https://www.spookyisles.com/crumlin-road-gaol/

    https://theghosthuntuk.com/haunted-location-the-crumlin-road-gaol/


    https://www.historyireland.com/crumlin-road-gaol/

    https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/the-hmp-crumlin-road-gaol/#google_vignette

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    43 mins
  • A Terrible Trends Special: LIVE From The Wellness Cottage!

    A Terrible Trends Special: LIVE From The Wellness Cottage!
    May 17 2024
    This is a special live episode of Terrible Trends, recorded at The Wellness Cottage during their metaphysical fair! In this double-header episode, we dive into two fascinating and peculiar trends from history. First, we explore the history of long fingernails in ancient China—what they symbolized, how they were maintained, and their cultural significance. Then, we take a bizarre detour to Russia to uncover the strange method they used to keep milk from spoiling. Sit back, hold on to your butts, and enjoy this payback episode where Colleen finally gets back at Margaret for all the times she grossed her out!

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    Sources:
    https://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2014/05/21/4008786.htm
    https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/frogs-in-milk
    https://www.tastingtable.com/1448558/what-is-baked-milk-taste-explained/

    https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1009319

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    21 mins
  • Terrible Trends 67: Chopines: The OG Platform Shoe

    Terrible Trends 67: Chopines: The OG Platform Shoe
    May 10 2024
    Join us on a historical stroll as we explore the perilous trend of chopine shoes. Originating in Renaissance Europe, these towering platforms were the ultimate symbol of status and wealth, representing the "Height of Fashion" (pun intended) of their time! We also reminisce about our own regrettable footwear choices from our youth!

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    Sources:

    https://www.thecollector.com/wacky-trends-in-fashion-history/

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chopine

    https://awomensthing.org/blog/historical-shoe-trends-chopines-crakows/


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    19 mins
  • Episode #91 Portland's Shanghai Tunnles

    Episode #91 Portland's Shanghai Tunnles
    May 6 2024
    Uncover the hidden history beneath Portland's streets as we explore the Shanghai Tunnels, infamous for shanghaiing which is basically human trafficking. The lore around the tunnels also speaks of hauntings and resident ghosts!

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    Sources:

    https://www.chinookobserver.com/life/history/this-nest-of-dangers-the-chaos-of-shanghaiing/article_3ced512a-524f-11ee-b636-8b9cf2b4c9d8.html

    https://hauntedhouses.com/oregon/portlands-shanghai-tunnels/

    https://offbeatoregon.com/H1006c_ShanghaiPDX.html

    https://www.legendsofamerica.com/or-shanghai/

    https://usghostadventures.com/haunted-stories/the-shanghai-tunnels/

    https://portlandghosts.com/the-shanghai-tunnels/

    https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.travelportland.com/culture/portland-shanghai-tunnels/%3famp

    https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shanghai_tunnels

    https://www.oregonencyclopedia.org/articles/shanghai_tunnels_myth/

    https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2017/01/the_truth_about_portlands_shan.html

    https://portlandtunnels.com/historical-background-of-portlands-shady-past.html

    https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/portland-s-shanghai-tunnels

    https://www.otbrewing.com/haunted-past
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    46 mins