Cryptid Mayhem: Our Favorite Lessor Monsters
Cryptid Mayhem: Our Favorite Lessor Monsters
Welcome To The Oddity Shop, Where The Bizarre is Always on Sale. This week, your curator Zach is talking about his favorite Lessor Cryptids
What happens when a magical wand-wielding frogman, a melancholic squonk, and a thrilling Giwoggle, and a killer worm all collide in a single podcast episode? Our newest episode brings together quirky tales and cryptid adventures.
We deep dive into the lore and history of the Loveland Frogman as they cast sparks at passerby's, the Squonk who is just the saddest boy ever, The Witchy Summon of the Giwoggle sent to terrorize farmers, and the Mongolian Death Worm legend that apparently kills throughout the desert.
Howling Through The Bayou: The Legend of The Rougarou
Howling Through The Bayou: The Legend of The Rougarou
Hold onto your hats and your M&Ms as we take you down to the bayou, where the Rougarou lurks in the shadows. This isn't your average campfire tale – encounters with this Cajun cryptid is one for the books, with a peculiar penchant for brightly colored candy and a backstory that will make you rethink every rustle in the dark. As we dissect this shapeshifter's lore, we can't resist drawing parallels to other supernatural entities and questioning the fragile boundary between myth and mundane.
The Bridgewater Triangle: Tour of Terror with Cryptids and More!
The Bridgewater Triangle: Tour of Terror with Cryptids and More!
Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Zach is taking us on a tour of the creepiest locations in the Bridgewater Triangle!
Ever wondered what lurks in the murky waters of the Hockomock Swamp or whispers from the depths of the Bridgewater Triangle? We are back at the Oddity Shop, ready to whisk you away on a spine-tingling tour of Massachusetts' most mysterious region. This isn't just any jaunt through the woods; we're uncovering cryptid sightings, ghostly hauntings, and legends that make your skin crawl. Sit back, if you dare, and let's peel back the veil on the enigmatic Bridgewater Triangle, where the Puckwudgies play and the unknown reigns supreme.
Brace yourself for chilling firsthand accounts and tales of phantom hitchhikers that might just have you second-guessing that next road trip through New England.
Deathbed Confessions: Secrets That Didn't Make it to The Grave
Deathbed Confessions: Secrets That Didn't Make it to The Grave
Have you ever been gripped by a secret so profound that you imagined its revelation could only come at life's end? Kara and I traverse this shadowy terrain, unearthing stories where the veil of secrecy is lifted in humanity's final acts. From the confounding tale of a man who lived his twin's life to an elderly woman's enigmatic last words hinting at a life of soul-stealing, we explore the profound effects that unveiling these truths can have on the living. Prepare to be enveloped in the murky ethics of mortality as we dissect deathbed confessions that will leave you pondering your own hypothetical last words.
The Poltergeist: Cursed Trilogy or Killer Coincidence?
The Poltergeist: Cursed Trilogy or Killer Coincidence?
Gather 'round as we revisit the haunting tale of the Freeling family in their spectral besieged California abode. We take a nostalgic look at "Poltergeist," its spine-chilling legacy, and why its haunting catchphrase "They're here" still echoes through the annals of horror history. Our discussion isn't confined to mere film analysis; it probes deeper into the tragedies that befell the cast, raising hairs with speculations over whether an actual curse loomed over the production. Stories of near-misses on set, untimely deaths, and the unnerving use of real skeletons during filming weave a narrative so peculiar, it might just convince you of the supernatural.
Wrapping up this episode, we fling open the doors to the macabre and invite your most spine-tingling insights on cursed films.
Black-Eyed Kids: The Lore, The Myths, The Hypnotizing Legends
Black-Eyed Kids: The Lore, The Myths, The Hypnotizing Legends
What happens when a normal night takes a turn for the unsettling with an encounter involving children sporting soulless, ink-black eyes? We'll share stories that leave you questioning the boundaries between urban legends and unnerving reality. From accounts of energy-vampire-like children to the mystery of disappearances possibly connected to these enigmatic BEKs, the conversation spans the gamut of paranormal speculation. Could there be a thread of truth to these tales, or are they an amalgamation of collective fears brought to life through storytelling? Tune in for an episode that not only explores the mysterious allure of BEKs but also serves up a hefty dose of skepticism and banter,,