Love Potions and Aphrodisiacs: How To Trap Your Valentine

Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Zach brings to you a Valentines Day Special filled with love potions and aphrodisiacs.

Ever wondered about the strange concoctions people have turned to for a hit of love or lust? Zach and Kara here, taking you on a whimsical exploration of love potions and aphrodisiacs that have tempted and tormented throughout history. We'll whisk you away to a world where the deadly Dutura flower and notorious Spanish Fly reveal the dark side of desire.

Hold onto your hearts as we venture further into the past, present, and downright peculiar. In this episode, we're slicing into the king of fruits, the durian, whose aroma is as divisive as it is aphrodisiac. Cross the globe with us to Pakistan, where leather workers and pigs engage in rituals of romance you'd hardly believe. And if that's not odd enough, let us introduce you to ambergris, the regurgitated treasure of sperm whales, coveted by perfumers and lovers alike.

So cozy up, keep it weird, and remember: when it comes to love and the oddities of attraction, we're your go-to guides for the bizarre and the beloved. From all of us at the oddity shop, Happy Valentine's Day, and may your romances be as rich and strange as the tales we've shared.

Puckwudgies!: Pint-Sized Cryptid Mischief

Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Kara delves into the story of her favorite cryptid...The Puckwudgie!

Strap in for a mystical ride through American folklore as we explore the Wampanoag's storied legacy, from the "People of the First Light" to the tales of Maushop, the giant who crafted Cape Cod with love. But don't let the history fool you; our conversation takes a turn into the tall grass with stories of Puckwudgies, leaving us to ponder their place in a world where myth and reality blur. You'll get a kick out of our nerdy detours while we navigate the line between skepticism and belief.

As we discuss Puckwudgies, we will dive into their strange behaviors, and even share with you some first hand accounts from people who have had their own run ins.

And as we bid adieu to another year, we're not just reflecting; we're inviting you to join the conversation. Whether you're a believer in the mystical or just here for the good company, your stories are the secret sauce that keeps our podcast fresh.

The Death of Kennedy Ife: Possession or Mental Illness?

Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Zach is talking about a recent possession and the Ife Family?

Imagine a family holding steadfast to their faith as their world spirals into the paranormal. We unpack the haunting narrative of the Ife family from Enfield, where beliefs in possession and exorcism lead to a grim tragedy. As the eerie events unfold, we delve into the unsettling case of Kennedy, whose story serves as a stark reminder of the fine line between devout faith and the stark reality of mental illness. We wander through the chilling corridors of this family’s choices and the reverberating aftermath of a son lost too soon.

Finally, we beckon you, our dear listeners, to contribute to the eerie ambiance of our next episode. Share with us your ghostly encounters or possession experiences. Every tale you tell keeps our Oddity Shop alight with the flicker of intrigue.

Remember, in the Oddity Shop, the bizarre is merely the beginning.

Hoia Baciu: Time Slips and UFOs in the Forest

Imagine stumbling across a forest so shrouded in mystery it's been dubbed the Bermuda Triangle of Transylvania. From the comfort of wherever you are, join us as we share tales of a shepherd and his sheep who vanished without a trace, the enigmatic, curvature of the trees, and the inexplicable phenomena that make Hoia-Baciu Forest a paranormal enthusiast's dream.

Now, let's be honest, who hasn't felt the shiver down their spine when venturing into the woods at night? But it's not just the darkness that unnerves us, it's the stories passed down through generations. In this episode, we not only dissect the magnetic anomalies and hair-raising accounts of encounters within the twisted trunks of Romania's eerie forest, but we also invite you to contribute your own experiences of the supernatural. Whether it's a Reddit user's spooky phone glitch or a rapid change in weather, we're all ears for your ghostly tales.

Creepiest Caves: Spelunking Through Oddities and Curiosities

Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Zach is taking us on a journey through 5 of the worlds creepiest caves.

Ever wondered what it's like to roam the eerie underground caves? In our latest conversation, we plunge into various peculiar tales that are sure to thrill you.

As we navigate through the episode, we reveal chilling narratives from the world of mysterious caves and what's stored inside. Sit tight as we recount the gripping tale of Joseph Henry Loveless and his dramatic jail escape. Hold on to your hats as we touch on the deadly secrets of the Mount Elgin and the Kitum Cave. The enigmatic underworld of Chichen Itza, the haunted Cave of the Winds, and the cave of Sybil are sure to send shivers down your spine.

As we draw the curtains on this episode, we share our riveting experiences from an underground cave fight club and our fascination for haunted ghost caves and ancient Mayan human sacrifices. We leave you an open invitation for you to share your personal experiences from underground as well.

Gef: The Extra Extra Clever Mongoose

Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Kara is telling us all about a very Clever little Mongoose

This week we're veering off the beaten path to the intriguing world of mongoose. Not just any Mongoose however. This week we are talking about a particularly clever Mongoose that can talk and states his name is Gef!

In 1931 the Irving family starts to become haunted by their new Pal, Gef the mongoose. First they have sightings, then a faked death. Soon Gef learns to speak to the family and states he is the ghost of a Mongoose.

Over the course of ten years the family learns to live with the clever creature. Join us as we talk about Gef's antics, the investigations where people, including the famous Harry Price, set out to provide proof of Gef's existence. Finally, we will wrap up with providing our own theories as to what Gef may actually be!

Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Zach is wrapping up the intriguing story of the Mothman!

Ever heard of the Mothman? We're heading into the heart of Appalachia, taking a chilling journey back in time to the suffocating dread and disturbing events of Point Pleasant in 1966-67. We'll unravel the haunted history of this land, tainted with blood, curses, and unexplained phenomena, setting the scene for a series of ominous encounters in this coming episode. From eerie visits by the Men in Black to persistent UFO sightings, we'll lead you through a labyrinth of high strangeness and nerve-jangling events that unfolded during the same time the Mothman was flying over the West Virginia skies.

Mothman Pt. 1: 13 Reign over Point Pleasant and the Silver Bridge

Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Zach is starting a deep dive on everyone's Favorite Appalachian Cryptid...The Mothman.

Put on your detective hats as we navigate the eerie terrain of Appalachia, unearthing the fascinating tales of the Mothman and its impact on the locals. Be it the monster’s goofy gait, its chilling red eyes, or even the tragic collapse of the Silver Bridge, we’re leaving no stone unturned. You’ll meet the stalwart locals: Mary Hyre, the newspaper writer who brought the Mothman to the public's attention, and John Keel, the UFOlogist who joined her in documenting this supernatural saga, along with plenty others from Point Pleasant.

We tried to wrap it all up with a single episode, but there is just too much more. So join us next week, as we present the other details of the Mothman Story and the oddities that were happening along side our favorite cryptid.

This week in the shop, Kara is educating us on the types of Mediums and their abilities.

Were opening the cryptic doors to the world of mediums, discussing their fascinating abilities. We unlock the secrets of various forms of mediumship from evidential mediumship, animal communication, trance mediumship, to physical mediumship. With our personal anecdotes and insights, we'll help you understand how a medium channels energy and manifests it on the physical plane.

Finally, we'll venture into the uncharted territories of clairvoyance. Breaking down the four main types - clairaudience, clairvoyance, claircognizance, and clairsentience, we'll offer signs to help you recognize if you possess these extraordinary abilities. We'll also ponder on the enigmatic concept of deja vu and its potential ties to these abilities.