Flatwoods Monster/Braxxie: Crytpid Phantom of Braxton County
Flatwoods Monster/Braxxie: Crytpid Phantom of Braxton County
Welcome To The Oddity Shop, Where The Bizarre is Always on Sale. This week, your curator Zach has finally covered the tale of the Flatwoods Monster.
Brace yourself as we transport you back to 1952 West Virginia, where the legend of the Flatwoods Monster was born. Experience the raw fear of locals, including kids and a dog, who encountered a floating, clawed creature with an overwhelming stench of sulfur. Their harrowing story, shared without the aid of news media, sparked a nationwide frenzy. Discover how this eerie encounter captured the imagination of many, turning the Flatwoods Monster into an enduring cryptid legend.
As we venture further, we explore other mysterious sightings and debates about the creature's existence, including investigations by Gray Barker and Joe Nickel. Was it truly a cryptid or just a case of misidentified wildlife?
Walter Collins: The Strange Disappearance, Re-Appearance and Tragic Death
Walter Collins: The Strange Disappearance, Re-Appearance and Tragic Death
Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where The Bizarre is Always On Sale. Your Curator Kara Has the wild story of the missing child, Walter Collings.
Join us on this spine-tingling episode of the Oddity Shop Podcast as we explore the chilling story of Christine Collins and her missing son, Walter. Prepare to be captivated by the harrowing account of a mother's relentless search for her son amidst a web of police misconduct and societal injustice. The heart-wrenching saga of misidentification and wrongful institutionalization showcases the dark corners of early 20th-century America, shedding light on the flawed mental health system and the bravery of a woman wronged by those meant to protect her.
Not only does this woman's child disappear, we also dig into her being reunited with her child. It turns out though, the missing child returned to Christine was not her son at all!
Oddball Guests: Jensen with Recent News and Wacky Obituaries
Oddball Guests: Jensen with Recent News and Wacky Obituaries
Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, We have a Special Guest and fellow oddball: Jensen, "The Host of Its An Odd World After All"
Jensen has brought out a new segment here in the Shop. That's right: We've got Oddball Overviews, where we each share some fun recent event articles that are just a little too strange for the regular news stand. From bloody horses, to body parts in rock collections, and Missing Bodies to Stolen Geese, a crime most foul!
That's not all Though! Once you've made it through the news, We've got some wacky obituaries to share with each other as well.
Dorothy Eady / Omm Seti: The Reincarnation of an Egyptian Priestess
Dorothy Eady / Omm Seti: The Reincarnation of an Egyptian Priestess
Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Zach is telling us the Wild Story of Dorothy Eady and her reclaimed Egyptian Heritage.
Curiosity piqued by ancient riddles? Imagine discovering a link to a past life, as we trace the inexplicable life of Dorothy Eady, the woman whose near-death tumble as a toddler manifested an obsession with Egypt so intense it would defy explanation. Her eerie ability to read hieroglyphs, coupled with her unwavering conviction of a past life in Abydos, leaves us wrestling with the question: Could a brush with death unlock doors to ancient memories? Our journey through Dorothy's life, from challenging Christian hymns to whispering secrets of long-lost temples, might just convince you that history's embrace can span multiple lifetimes.
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.
Time Slips and Apparitions: Exploring Temporal Anomalies
Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Zach's taking us on a time warping bender.
The concept of a block universe may sound like heavy stuff, but get ready for a riveting exploration of how every moment might just coexist in a sprawling cosmic map of time and space. We're not just talking theory; we're weaving in chilling real-life encounters with entities that challenge our perception of reality. Paranormal investigator Kalani shares his bone-tingling experience with an entity from the future, turning the tables on who haunts who. Plus, John Tenney, a seasoned ghost hunter, reveals a haunting story about a woman and her spectral "little ghosties," leaving us to muse over the enigmatic connection between the living and the seemingly departed. We even throw in a fun one from the Famous Ghost Hunter, Grant Wilson
1858 Garnett House Hotel: Exploring History, Hauntings, and Hidden Secrets
1858 Garnett House Hotel: Exploring History, Hauntings, and Hidden Secrets
The Garnett House Hotel's walls echoed with our footsteps as we traced its history from hotel to school, orphanage, and more, unraveling a past as colorful as the apparitions that reputedly roam its halls. Through the lens of the Garnett House's ghostly legends, we found ourselves both entertained and spooked, revealing the house's many transitions and the spirits that may still linger.
Our episode wrapped with a spectral flourish as we shared the chilling experiences within the haunted Garnett House, where we chat about thrown dolls, the Grinner, and so much more.