Oddity Poddity: A Paranormal Podcast

I'm back from being stranded in Switzerland! While most of what I saw was from the window of a hospital room in Spital Bulach, I did manage to get in a little sightseeing. Listen and learn about historical spookiness from Lake Lucerne and Zurich! Support the show

Happy 4th, ya'll! In this episode, I throw out some myths and facts surrounding the Declaration of Independence and the influence the Freemasons had on it, as well as a couple of hauntings feat. the guys who created it! Click to support the show! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1731860/support Notes: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Freemasonry https://www.livescience.com/freemasons.html https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20161209-secret-history-of-the-freemasons-in-scotland https://www.history.com/news/freemasons-facts-symbols-handshake-meaning https://declaration.fas.harvard.edu/blog/facts-nationaltreasure https://www.nationalgeographic.com/pages/article/the-lost-symbol-and-the-freemasons-8-myths-decoded https://poletoparis.com/what-freemasons-signed-the-declaration-of-independence/ https://nationalheritagemuseum.typepad.com/library_and_archives/declaration-of-independence/ https://freemasoninformation.com/masonic-education/famous/united-states-masonic-founding-fathers/ Support the show

July 1- 3 of 1863 marks one of the bloodiest eras in our country's history. The Battle of Gettysburg was so brutal and deadly that those who lost their lives there still roam the earth today. Listen and learn about what remains at one of America's most haunted National sites. https://www.iheart.com/content/2020-09-17-chilling-video-shows-ghosts-running-across-gettysburg-battlefield/ https://www.pennlive.com/entertainment/2013/06/gettysburg_150_12.html www.gettysburgbattlefieldtours.com/venue/trial-of-rosa-carmichael/ https://www.travelchannel.com/shows/ghost-adventures/articles/gettysburgs-haunted-history https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Farnsworth_House_Inn https://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/31407 https://www.hauntedrooms.com/pennsylvania/gettysburg/haunted-places/haunted-hotels/farnsworth-house-inn https://phillyghosts.com/the-farnsworth-house-inn/ https://usghostadventures.com/haunted-cities/gettysburgs-most-haunted/the-history-of-haunts-at-little-round-top/ https://ghostcitytours.com/gettysburg/haunted-gettysburg/ghosts-little-round-top/ https://www.gettysburgbattlefieldtours.com/jennie-wade-house/ www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60798-d666269-Reviews-Jennie_Wade_House-Gettysburg_Pennsylvania.html www.battlefields.org/learn/articles/capture-devils-den https://history.howstuffworks.com/american-civil-war/devils-den.htm www.panicd.com/devils-den-gettysburg.html https://warfarehistorynetwork.com/what-happened-at-the-devils-den-at-the-battle-of-gettysburg/ Support the show

Today we talk about 10 famous photos of ghosts, who they are and where we think they came from. Are they real or fake? Experts say real and who are we to argue? Support the show

Here we have a continuation of some pesky exes who just can't seem to get over being dumped. Listen and be glad it's not you (or your ex!). Support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1731860/support Support the show

Though amusement parks are a place for family fun, they can also be the scene of tragedy. This is doubly true for Lake Shawnee Amusement Park in Rock, West Virginia, which has seen more than its share of death since way before the admission gates opened! Support the show

Howdy strangers! It's the ghost of ME returning from the Caribbean with the tale of Duppy Turn, a landmark in Grand Cayman Island where the spirits congregate. What's a duppy? And why are all of them hanging out in one spot? Listen and learn! https://www.uncommoncaribbean.com/cayman-islands/haunted-caribbean-duppy-turn-grand-cayman/ https://therumration.wordpress.com/2020/05/29/investigating-the-story-of-the-rolling-calf/ https://www.real-jamaica-vacations.com/jamaican-folk-tales.html https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/art-culture/river-mumma-the-untamed-potential-of-jamaica/ https://archive.gosanangelo.com/lifestyle/tell-me-a-story-river-mumma-and-the-golden-table-a-jamaican-folktale-ep-439870719-356823561.html/ Support the show

It's the last week of March so I wanted to slide into one more Irish haunt! This is the story of Malahide castle, an 839-year-old mansion that houses 5 distinct ghosts and maybe more! In this episode, we discuss the ghost's drama and why they won't frickin' leave. I'm taking a short break after this one, so enjoy and holler if you need anything while I'm gone! https://www.authenticvacations.com/the-five-ghosts-of-malahide-castle https://www.malahidecastleandgardens.ie/castle/castle-tours/#:~:text=Guided%20tours%20of%20Malahide%20Castle,24%2C%2025%2C%2026%20December. https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Plunkett-54 Support the show

Hey guys, here I am to ruin your spring break bliss by shouting, "ARUBA, WTH???" Hopefully, you're not in Aruba this week. Or ever! Because so many people have gone missing without a trace down there that their tourism websites even post missing person alerts. In this episode, we look at those on visitaruba.com and ponder what in the heck happened and what in the heck is being done about it. If you have any information about the whereabouts of these missing people, please click on the following links to find out who to report it to. Thanks in advance. Robyn Colson-Gardner Jose Manuel Vicenzo Tromp Natalee Ann Holloway Gary Makings Family Labouovic Willard 'Bud' Larson Amy Lynn Bradley * Richard Henriquez* Show notes: https://abcnews.go.com/International/robyn-gardner-photo-vanished-aruba/story?id=14361836#:~:text=Aug.,during%20an%20evening%20snorkeling%20trip. https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/amy-lynn-bradley https://www.huffpost.com/entry/robyn-gardners-sister-having-human-bone-found-in-aruba-dna-tested_n_59e901d0e4b0f9d35bc959fc https://www.visitaruba.com/about-aruba/aruba-news/missing-persons/ https://abcnews.go.com/US/robyn-gardner-missing-aruba-suspect-gary-giordanos-5m/story?id=14379154#:~:text=Gary%20Giordano%20Sought%20%245%20Million,and%20later%20dropped%20the%20case. https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/cloud-of-suspicion-hangs-over-md-man-in-robyn-gardner-disappearance/ http://zoltanzion.blogspot.com/2007/03/what-is-aruba-hiding.html http://budlarson.blogspot.com/ https://www.ibtimes.com/will-remains-natalee-holloway-case-match-dna-other-missing-people-2607015 http://www.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/11/23/aruba.bone.found/index.html http://edition.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/12/31/grace.coldcase.bradley/ Support the show

Saint Pat did a lot of things, best of all giving us an excuse to drink green beer every year. But did you know that he also low-key created the legendary Headless Horseman? Listen and learn about how this iconic Irishman is responsible for The Legend of Sleepy Hollow! Happy St Pat's, ya'll!!! https://wickedhorror.com/top-horror-lists/beyond-the-leprechaun-5-evil-creatures-of-irish-mythology/ https://www.theirishroadtrip.com/irish-mythological-creatures/ https://www.libraryireland.com/fairylegends/good-woman.php https://darkemeraldtales.wordpress.com/2016/07/31/gods-of-light-and-darkness-lughnasa-crom-dubh-and-saint-patrick/#:~:text=Crom%20Dubh%20is%20a%20name,crops%20and%20fat%2C%20juicy%20cattle. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crom_Dubh https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Patrick https://ghostcitytours.com/ghost-stories/irish-ghost-stories/the-dullahan/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crom_Dubh#:~:text=According%20to%20Irish%20legend%2C%20St,god%2C%20pirate%2C%20or%20robber. Support the show

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An oldie but a goody - the classic tale of a dude who got fed up with his caregiving job and acted like a total psycho (because he was!). To Edgar A. Poe - thanks for everything! (Edited for clarity) Support the show

I talk a lot about most haunted this-and-that, but this one tops the World's Most Haunted list year after year. That's because the Ancient Ram Inn, located in the village of Wotton-Under-Edge, England, is not only the site of macabre murder and death, but also sits upon a magically charged land. https://www.travelchannel.com/shows/ghost-adventures/articles/ancient-ram-inns-haunted-history https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Ram_Inn https://www.hauntedrooms.co.uk/ghost-hunts/the-ancient-ram-inn-gloucestershire Support the show

Cowboys, gamblers, and ladies of the night - they're among the undead you'll find in downtown Fort Worth, Texas, formerly known as Hell's Half Acre. In today's episode, we explore the history and hauntings in four places you can eat, drink and be merry in the Lone Star state! https://ghostcitytours.com/fort-worth/haunted-fort-worth/double-eagle-steakhouse/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hell%27s_Half_Acre_(Fort_Worth) https://whiteelephantsaloon.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Courtright_(gunman) www.missmollyshotel.com https://www.cbsnews.com/dfw/news/deadly-violence-regular-part-hells-half-acre-downtown-fort-worth/ Support the show

Oh, how I love a good bar haunting! Check out the strange and murderous history of two of Chicago's most haunted watering holes: Liar's Club and The Red Lion Pub. http://redlionchicago.com/ https://www.liarsclubstore.com/ https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1988-06-04-8801040817-story.html https://mysteriouschicago.com/the-liars-club/ https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-hauntings-liars-club/ https://windycityghosts.com/the-red-lion-pub/ https://chibarproject.com/reviews/red-lion/ Support the show

If you've listened to this podcast for a while or follow us on social media, you know how much I love Eureka Springs, Arkansas! Not only is it home to one of the most haunted hotels in America, the 1886 Crescent, it's a paranormal hub unlike no other. What does that even mean? For starters, there's another hotel that's haunted by the ghosts of gangsters and barefoot hillbillies, an ill-fated doctor's home and so much more. Listen and learn about all the freaky deaky stuff going on in that town and all you can see and do there that will scar you for life! Show notes: https://basinpark.com/blog/2018/10/23/mysteries-need-to-be-solved-at-1905-basin-park-hotel/ https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2005-04-24-0504230218-story.html https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/arkansas/basin-park-ar-hotel/ https://www.achp.gov/preserve-america/community/eureka-springs-arkansas#:~:text=Today%2C%20Eureka%20Springs%20has%20the,National%20Register%20of%20Historic%20Places. https://lawtigers.com/locations/arkansas/little-rock/ https://www.eurekasprings.com/historical/basinpark.html https://basinpark.com/centennial/press.htm https://stayeurekasprings.com/ellis-house-3/ Support the show

Dig if you will the picture...of you moving into a quaint older home and finding human remains! This is highly likely if your new home was once the meeting place of a chapter of the Independent Order of Oddfellows, a somewhat secret society devoted to helping others and, apparently, collecting bodies! https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/odd-fellows-found-skeletons https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/633931/independent-order-odd-fellows-secret-society-skeletons https://www.cultofweird.com/curiosities/odd-fellows-skeletons/ Odd Fellows Have Skeletons in Their Closets--and Their Walls and Attics - Los Angeles Times (latimes.com) Support the show

I'm back from an unintentional break with the tale of the famous Drake Hotel and its true crime ghosts! If you think your NYE was trash, listen to what happened to the lady in red and her friends behind the walls of this historic landmark in downtown Chicago! Support the show

Merry Murdermas! Today I read you a story about a guy who was rushing around to get out of town for a Christmas ski trip and forgot his luggage. No worries, his good buddy volunteered to lend him a kit bag. But there was something special about this bag... Support the show

Holidays are for family fun and what's more fun than exacting revenge on someone who insulted your family? NOTHING! Nothing is more fun. If you haven't heard the famous tale of retribution by Edgar Allan Poe, or even if you have, join me for a retelling that will remind you how much you love your fam! Support the show