The Strange and Unusual Podcast podcast

The Strange and Unusual Podcast

The unknown. It lies at the root of all fear, and has inspired legends, superstition, folklore, customs, hysteria, and even murder throughout history. Still today we feel the shadowy presence of our ancestors' struggles to explain the mysterious in almost every facet of our lives. Whether it be in the form of religion, urban legends, pop culture, ghost stories, superstitious rituals, and so much more we are still just fighting to keep our monsters in the dark. Welcome to The Strange and Unusual Podcast.

The unknown. It lies at the root of all fear, and has inspired legends, superstition, folklore, customs, hysteria, and even murder throughout history. Still today we feel the shadowy presence of our ancestors' struggles to explain the mysterious in almost every facet of our lives. Whether it be in the form of religion, urban legends, pop culture, ghost stories, superstitious rituals, and so much more we are still just fighting to keep our monsters in the dark. Welcome to The Strange and Unusual Podcast.

 

#90

The Manananggals of the Philippines and other Female Vampires of Southeast Asia | Ep 82

In this week's episode, listen to learn more about the fascinating female vampires of Southeast Asia See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

19 Mar 2024

34 MINS

34:47

19 Mar 2024


#89

RE-RELEASE: Strange & Unusual Headlines | Constant use of Ouija Board Drives Seven People Insane | E...

This week I'm away on a birthday trip, so I'm re-releasing one of my favorite headline episodes. See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

04 Mar 2024

57 MINS

57:46

04 Mar 2024


#88

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley Pt 7 | Ep 80

For this installment, we cover chapter 12-16, when things really get dark See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

20 Feb 2024

1 HR 33 MINS

1:33:14

20 Feb 2024


#87

Through The Looking Glass | Ep 79

In this week's episode, we explore the history of mirrors, and their place in our superstitions, legends, and folk beliefs. See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

06 Feb 2024

47 MINS

47:10

06 Feb 2024


#86

Holiday Monsters | Ep 78

For this week's episode, we are exploring the monstrous entities that emerge during the winter holidays. See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

25 Dec 2023

34 MINS

34:21

25 Dec 2023


#85

What's Behind The Door? | Ep 77

Doors, thresholds, doorways, portals, and gates have always been powerful symbols throughout all of history and across all cultures. They’ve been used in rituals and religious rites since antiquity. And they have always been part of humanity’s legends, folklore, ghost stories, and superstition. Join me this week, as we explore the psychological and symbolic place doors have always held throughout all humanity. See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

11 Dec 2023

30 MINS

30:27

11 Dec 2023


#84

RE-PLAY: A Haunting Winter | Ep 76

This week I'm down with a cold, so please enjoy this re-release of one of my favorite episodes ever 'A Haunting Winter'. Next week I'll be back with a whole new episode! See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

04 Dec 2023

57 MINS

57:52

04 Dec 2023


#83

Strange & Unusual Headlines| Scientist Proves Ghosts Real! Haunted Houses? Lots of Them! | Ep 75

This week's headline comes from The Toronto Star Weekly, April 5, 1924 See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

20 Nov 2023

40 MINS

40:46

20 Nov 2023


#82

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, Pt 6 | Ep 74

Join Alyson for chapters 10-11 of 'Frankenstein' by Mary Shelley. In this episode, Victor Frankenstein is forced to face his creation, and he, in turn, tells Victor all about the first days of his life. See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

10 Nov 2023

45 MINS

45:10

10 Nov 2023


#81

The Shadows of Burton Hall, Pt 2 | Ep 73

Join me for part 2 of my ghost story, as Teresa gets settled into Burton Hall See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

31 Oct 2023

24 MINS

24:38

31 Oct 2023


#80

Zombies Go Medieval | Ep 72

In this week's episode, we explore medieval accounts by historians living a the time of the walking dead. Additionally, we look into why people of all times love a good spooky tale. Next time, join me for 'The Shadows of Burton Hall, Pt 2" See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

23 Oct 2023

34 MINS

34:37

23 Oct 2023


#79

The Shadows of Burton Hall, Pt 1 | Ep 71

In this week's episode we begin a ghost story written by me called 'The Shadows of Burton Hall'. The story begins with Teresa moving back to a family country estate in the English countryside, after losing the love of her life. Locals begin telling her of the hauntings her home is famous for, and the estate begins to feel like its full of menacing shadows. See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

09 Oct 2023

18 MINS

18:07

09 Oct 2023


#78

My Darker Half | Ep 70

In this week's episode, we delve into the history of doppelgängers. See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

02 Oct 2023

33 MINS

33:08

02 Oct 2023


#77

Strange & Unusual Headlines | Mystery of the Talking Mongoose of Cashen’s Gap | Ep 69

This week's headline "Mystery of the Talking Mongoose of Cashen's Gap" was printed in The San Francisco Examiner on April 12,1936 See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

25 Sep 2023

48 MINS

48:52

25 Sep 2023


#76

Frightful Fables From Around the World | Vasilisa The Beautiful | Ep 68

To start of a new series in this podcast 'Frightful Fables From Around the World', we start with Vasilisa The Beautiful from Russia. Join me to learn more about this centuries old tale and about the Slavic witch Baba Yaga. See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

11 Sep 2023

38 MINS

38:10

11 Sep 2023


#75

Doll Face | Ep 67

Join me for a look into the morbid case of Elena de Hoyas and the obsession of Carl Tanzler in Key West, Florida in 1940. See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

28 Aug 2023

27 MINS

27:29

28 Aug 2023


#74

Strange & Unusual Headline | “Kill Your Daddy!” said the Ouija board - so I did | Ep 66

This week's strange and unusual headline was published by The San Francisco Examiner on March 4, 1934 See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

21 Aug 2023

48 MINS

48:47

21 Aug 2023


#73

The Curse of Winthrop Falls, Pt 4, The Conclusion (REMADE & REMASTERED) | Ep 65

Join me for the conclusion of the spooky tale of the curse of Winthrop Falls See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

15 Aug 2023

49 MINS

49:20

15 Aug 2023


#72

The Curse of Winthrop Falls, Pt 3 (REMADE & REMASTERED) | Ep 64

Join me for the third part of the New England ghost story See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

31 Jul 2023

31 MINS

31:35

31 Jul 2023


#71

The Curse of Winthrop Falls, Pt 2 (REMADE & REMASTERED) | Ep 63

To kick off the Halloween season, we bring you the totally original, totally re-recorded, remade, remastered 'The Curse of Winthrop Falls', a new installment for three weeks. Let's get the spooky season going! See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

24 Jul 2023

31 MINS

31:10

24 Jul 2023


#70

The Curse of Winthrop Falls, PT 1 (REMADE & REMASTERED) | Ep 62

To kick off the Halloween season, we bring you the totally original, totally re-recorded, remade, remastered 'The Curse of Winthrop Falls', a new installment for the next three weeks. Let's get the spooky season going! See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

17 Jul 2023

22 MINS

22:04

17 Jul 2023


#69

Strange & Unusual Headlines | Believe in Vampires | Ep 61

This week's headline comes from The Boston Globe, published on January 27, 1896. Join me as I explore 19th century vampires in Rhode Island. See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

26 Jun 2023

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:32

26 Jun 2023


#68

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, Pt 5 | Ep 60

Join Alyson as she continues the story into chapters 8-9, when Victor's world begins to really fall apart as his loved ones lose their lives in violent means. See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

05 Jun 2023

45 MINS

45:50

05 Jun 2023


#67

Strange and Unusual Headlines |Ouija Board Again Brings Marvelous Mysterious Messages | Ep 59

This week's headline comes from The Ogden Post on December 11, 1915. Join me for the strange tale of Pearl Curran and her dead companion, Patience Worth. See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

29 May 2023

51 MINS

51:34

29 May 2023


#66

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley Pt 4 | Ep 58

In this edition of Frankenstein, we get into chapter 7. See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

22 May 2023

28 MINS

28:49

22 May 2023


#65

Strange And Unusual Headlines |Exposing the Weird Secrets of Mediums and Spirits - by Houdini’s Mys...

This week's headline "Exposing the Weird Secrets of Mediums andSpirits - by Houdini’s Mysterious Girl Detective" was published in The Minneapolis Sunday Tribune, March 10, 1929 See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

15 May 2023

40 MINS

40:17

15 May 2023


#64

Strange and Unusual Headlines |Flesh Descending in A Shower | Ep 56

This week's headline "Flesh Descending in A Shower" was published by The New York Times on March 10, 1876 See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

08 May 2023

45 MINS

45:57

08 May 2023


#63

Strange and Unusual Headline |Mysterious Discovery of Human Remains In The Thames | Ep 55

This week's headline "Mysterious Discovery of Human Remains in The Thames" was published by Buckinghamshire Advertiser, Uxbridge and Middlesex Journal on March 15, 1879 See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

01 May 2023

45 MINS

45:27

01 May 2023


#62

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, Pt 3 | Ep 54

In this week's episode, we cover chapters 5 and 6 of Mary Shelley's masterpiece. See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

24 Apr 2023

42 MINS

42:41

24 Apr 2023


#61

Strange and Unusual Headlines | A Corpse Explodes | Ep 53

This week's headline "A Corpse Explodes" was published by Chattanooga Daily Times on May 18, 1885 See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

17 Apr 2023

24 MINS

24:48

17 Apr 2023