The Goth Librarian Podcast
True Crime
The Goth Librarian Podcast is a weekly podcast covering true crime, oddities, urban legends, haunted places, and other dark peculiarities.
Location:
United States
Description:
The Goth Librarian Podcast is a weekly podcast covering true crime, oddities, urban legends, haunted places, and other dark peculiarities.
Twitter:
@GothPodcast
Language:
English
Episodes
037 - Spanish Flu
8/2/2020
Some may say the parallels between the 1918 Spanish Flu and COVID-19 are unsettling. You be the judge after hearing this special episode. A big thank you to Justin from Generation Why for assisting with research!
Duration:00:28:40
036 - Secret Histories
3/29/2020
Did you know London had a graveyard just for outcasts? Or that San Francisco was built from the remains of ships? Find out more in this top 5 episode about the secret histories of popular tourist destinations.
Duration:00:24:29
035 - Ghost Towns
1/27/2020
In this episode, I explore different types of abandoned settlements and ghost towns. Who was the 'Bad Man from Bodie'? Why was a popular resort town on the Salton Sea deemed "an ecological terror"? And how does a fire stay ignited for centuries?
Duration:00:26:04
034 - Death Sentence
12/2/2019
In this episode, I delve into the stories of the earliest female criminals sentenced to death. Who were these women and what were their crimes? Highlights include Velma Barfield, June Champion, and Lizzie Halliday.
Duration:00:27:19
033 - Halloween Hysteria
11/4/2019
In this special Halloween episode I cover two crimes and one mysterious death, all of which transpired one Halloween night. Has anyone ever actually found a razor blade in their candy bar or is it an urban myth? What code word did Houdini give his wife so only she would know if he were speaking to her from beyond the grave?
Duration:00:31:51
032 - Cancer Quackery
9/30/2019
In the 1940s and early 1950s, Americans afflicted with cancer feared their only treatment options: radiation and surgery. They sought a miraculous cure, and both Norman Baker and Harry Hoxsey claimed to have the answer.
Duration:00:26:26
031 - Haunted Dwellings
9/9/2019
In episode 31, Zoe and Miyuki of the podcast "Weird Kids Wanted" share their stories about Philly - from their real-life haunted mansion to the city's overcrowded graveyards. I also tell a few tales about my time as a Salem resident.
Duration:00:48:46
030 - Oh My Goth!
8/12/2019
In this mini episode, I wanted to stay true to my affinity for the gothic subculture by doing a top 5 list on the most regrettable gothic trends. #gothic #gothicculture #darkfashion
Duration:00:15:52
029 - Legendary Beasts
7/29/2019
In this top 5 episode, you'll hear all about 5 beastly cryptids and the legends that surround them. Could you believe in the unbelievable? #cryptids #cryptozoology #legends #folklore #beasts #podcasts #oddities
Duration:00:22:29
028 - Bizarre Hoaxes
7/10/2019
In this episode, I explore three hoaxes that are strange beyond belief. Hear the tale of a man who disappeared into a bottle, and a woman who gave birth to rabbits! If you like oddities, you won't want to miss this one.
Duration:00:21:22
027 - Haunted Libraries
6/24/2019
In this top 5 episode, I explain how I earned my nickname and delve into the dark history of libraries that are reportedly haunted.
Duration:00:25:13
026 - Speak of the Devil
6/3/2019
Have you ever wondered how places earned their hellish name? From Hell's Kitchen to Devil's Promenade, I investigate the stories of 5 darkly-named places.
Duration:00:21:09
025 - Black Widows
5/20/2019
In episode 25, I explore the lives and crimes of four women. These lives span decades and continents, but all have one sinister commonality: murder.
Duration:00:29:19
024 - Movie Curses
5/6/2019
The films discussed episode 24 are all believed to be cursed. From Rosemary's Baby to The Omen, hear all about the ominous tales behind some of your favorite dark films. Thank you to my special guest, Justin from Generation Why, for covering the tragic death on the set of The Crow.
Duration:00:32:38
023 - Top 5 Spooky Museums
4/15/2019
In this mini episode, I explore 5 museums in the U.S. full of spooky delights.
Duration:00:14:29
022 - Ladies of Legend
4/1/2019
Join me in exploring the ladies of dark legend. From Bloody Mary to La Llorona, find out where these stories originated and why they continue to be told.
Duration:00:21:03
021 - Asylums
3/18/2019
In Episode 21, I explore the history of mental institutions in the U.S. - from social reformer Nellie Bly to extreme treatment methods used in the name of healing.
Duration:00:27:23
020 - Haunted Dining
2/25/2019
In this mini episode, I highlight the top 5 haunted places in the U.S. to grab a bite. So arrive hungry, pull up a chair, and await your phantom guests...
Duration:00:14:01
019 - Single Targets
2/11/2019
Lonely hearts ads, singles columns, personal ads - all interchangeable terms present the opportunity for unattached individuals seeking another for a special connection. But what happens when a killer is reading through, or even posting their own ads? In this episode, I cover three cases - The Lonely Hearts Killers, Harvey Carignan aka 'Harv the Hammer' and the notorious Craigslist Killer.
Duration:00:27:48
018 - Body Snatching
12/24/2018
Dive into the grim world of resurrectionists in the 19th century. What methods did body snatchers use to avoid detection? Why was it such a lucrative trade? And what in the world is 'burking'?
Duration:00:23:43