Old Capricorn: The Cursed Goat Head of Strumpshaw
Old Capricorn: The Cursed Goat Head of Strumpshaw
Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Kara is telling us about a taxidermy goat head with a checkered past.
Yep, you heard that right - we're talking full-blown, "Beware the cursed goat head" kind of stuff.
Speaking of which, Old Capricorn has a bone to pick with us as we recount his misadventures from a beloved English pub to becoming the village's most infamous jinx. It's a saga of bad luck, blame games, and the all-too-human need to find a scapegoat (pun intended). And if you think the story ends there, think again. This goat head isn't just your average wall ornament; we delve into its eerie post-pub life, stirring up animal antics and sending locals into a tizzy trying to drown out the curse - literally and figuratively.
Oddball Adventures: Our Overnight Investigation at Eloise Asylum
Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Zach and Kara are Recounting their 12 hour overnight investigation of the Eloise Asylum.
As the night deepened within the haunted halls of Eloise, our investigation took a turn towards the truly extraordinary. With the camaraderie of fellow enthusiasts and the competitive spirit of our own, we found ourselves chasing intelligent responses next to the notorious fifth-floor bathtub. The ghostly tales don't end there—flashlights flickering to our queries and EMF readers spiking without physical cause are just a glimpse into the haunting encounters that had our hearts racing.
Peculiar Case of Elisa Lam: Lost Within the Cecil Hotel
Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Zach has the strange story of Elisa Lam and her time at the Cecil Hotel
The Cecil Hotel's story is as layered as the most intricate of novels, with chapters of grandeur, despair, and notoriety. We peel back these layers to reveal its transformation from a luxury establishment to a refuge shadowed by crime, introducing listeners to figures like Richard Ramirez who walked its halls. The hotel serves as a darkly fascinating backdrop to the perplexing disappearance of Elisa Lam, a tale punctuated by bizarre elevator footage and a blog that kept updating posthumously. Join us as we navigate through the eerie details and share our theories on this unsolved mystery that continues to captivate and haunt.
Street Light Interference: Not the SLIders You'd Eat!
Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Kara is taking us sliding through some streetlight weirdness!
We're taking you to the edge of reason with a deep dive into the Streetlight Interference Phenomenon (SLI). Our latest chat ventures into the realm of those electrifying individuals who leave a trail of flickering lights and haywire gadgets in their wake. Ever heard of Angelique Cotton, the 14-year-old 'electric person'? We explore her life and others who wield a mysterious electric touch that leaves scientists scratching their heads.
Lake Superior: The Great Lake That Never Gives Up Her Dead
Have you ever pondered the eerie allure of Lake Superior's depths? We'll journey into the chilling embrace of Lake Superior, regaling you with tales of ghostly lighthouses and ships that sail into legend. Dive into eerie encounters with "Grandpa/ Old Whitey" and the spectral SS Bannockburn before coming up for air with our musings on the cryptids that may lurk beneath the surface. It's a narrative voyage where the macabre dances with the mysterious, all told with that signature Oddity Shop charm.
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,,