Oddities & Curiosities
True Crime
A podcast about murder, the paranormal, and other oddities sure to peak your curiosity.
Location:
United States
Description:
A podcast about murder, the paranormal, and other oddities sure to peak your curiosity.
Language:
English
Episodes
Episode 133 - Original Fairytales w/ Amanda
5/29/2024
This week we are joined by a familiar face, or voice, Amanda! We are ending the season talking about the darker beginnings of everyone's favorite fairytales. Hear stories like Sleeping Beauty, The Little Mermaid, and Little Red Riding Hood in ways you never have!
historycollection.com, owlcation.com, list25.com
Duration:00:51:23
Episode 132 - The Eyeball Killer
5/22/2024
This week's episode will surely give you the creeps, it did me! We will talk about an odd serial killer in Dallas in the 1990's named Charles Albright.
grunge.com, oxygen.com, killerpedia.com, wikipedia.org
Duration:00:22:20
Episode 131 - Valentino's Cursed Ring
5/15/2024
This week's story is a puzzling mystery. I'll be discussing silent film star Rudolph Valentino's beautiful tiger's eye ring and the curse that surrounds it. What do you think? Is the ring cursed?
grunge.com, theguardian.com, thesccarechamber.com, 13society.com
Duration:00:17:54
Episode 130 - Heaven's Gate
5/8/2024
The Hale-Bopp Comet was a sight to behold. However, no one could have guessed what would happen as it would travel across the US. This week I'll tell you all about Ti and Do, TELAH, and what it's like to be part of one of the most obscure religious cults of the 70's.
allthatsinteresting.com, history.com
Duration:00:29:00
Episode 129 - Betty Neumar
5/1/2024
Black widow Granny? There is a bit of a twist in this week's case. Sometimes people just aren't what they appear to be. Grab your favorite hump day treat to get you through this one!
nbcnews.com, cbsnews.com, en.wikipedia.com, oxygen.com
Duration:00:24:23
Episode 128 - Danbury Trashers
4/24/2024
This week's true crime story is a little less murder-y. I'm going to tell you a little story involving a hockey team, a teenage owner, and waste management. Suit up and get ready. It's game on!
nypost.com, en.wikipedia.com, dbtrashers.com
Duration:00:23:57
Episode 127 - Bermuda Triangle
4/17/2024
Bermuda, Bahama, come on pretty mama! This week I'm diving into the Bermuda Triangle. (Pun intended of course!) Is it a wormhole? Aliens? Gas bubbles? Or just plain old bad weather? Let me know what you think!
discovermagazine.com, allthatsinteresting.com, marineinsight.com
Duration:00:34:08
Episode 126 - Los Feliz Murder House
4/10/2024
This week's story is not one of fiction. It can be compared to American Horror Story's first season though. We are talking about the unfortunate events that took place within the walls of the Los Feliz Murder House in California.
Atlasobscura.com, nypost.com, la.curbed.com
Duration:00:22:51
Episode 125 - Missy Bevers
4/3/2024
This week's topic was suggested by you, the listener! I am talking about the bizarre, unsolved case of Missy Bevers. Since this is an active case, if you have any information please contact the Midlothian Police Department at (972) 775-3333.
Cbsnews.com, grunge.com, allthatsinteresting.com
Duration:00:24:08
Episode 124 - Near Death Experiences
3/27/2024
This week I talk about an amazing phenomenon. There are many opinions on near death experiences. What's yours?
Psychologytoday.com, theclever.com
Duration:00:21:51
Episode 123 - Shawn Johnson
3/20/2024
This week's case is an odd one! We will explore the dark side of New Orleans and learn some quirks about the Goth scene there.
Wistv.com, Investigation Discovery Dead of Night Bourbon St Bloodbath Season 1 Episode 3
Duration:00:27:24
Episode 122 - Fae w/ Moonlit Artisans
3/13/2024
This week the shenanigans ensued! I welcomed back previous podcast guests Faith and Amber with Moonlit Artisans. We take a shallow, and intoxicated, dive into the world of the Fae. You can find their artwork at moonlitartisans.com.
thepeculiarbrunette.com, learningreligions.com
Duration:00:53:44
Episode 121 - Secret Societies
3/6/2024
This week I'm bringing you tales of mystery, mayhem, murder, and intrigue. We are exploring the legends and practices of two very elusive secret societies, the Skull and Bones Society and the Hellfire Club.
Allthatsinteresting.com, britannica.com, wikipedia.org, grunge.com, historyhustle.com
Duration:00:37:36
Episode 120 - Mel's Hole
2/28/2024
Getting a little weird this week with a paranormal mystery. Join me on this journey to Mel's Hole in Washington State.
Seattletravel.com, dailyrecordnews.com, allthatsinteresting.com, grunge.com
Duration:00:24:43
Episode 119 - Manuel Pardo
2/21/2024
This week I'm bringing you a tale of a real-life Dexter Morgan. A "vigilante" ex-cop on a rampage. I am talking about Manuel Pardo.
Wikipedia.org, cbsnews.com, tampabay.com
Duration:00:22:54
Episode 118 - Killer Couples
2/14/2024
Happy Valentine's Day, Oddballs! Love is in the air, and it comes in many forms. Some healthier than others. The couples this week have a toxic kind of love. I'll be talking about the crimes of Ray and Faye Copeland and the murder of Adrianne Jones.
Sources: Investigationdiscovery.com, thoughtco.com, bizarrepedia.com
Duration:00:27:11
Episode 117 - Highgate Cemetery
2/7/2024
This cemetery has tons of history and mystery. There are tales of Victorian celebrities, menageries, vampires, and ghosts. There is something for everyone in my first episode of Season 6.
Sources: Britannica.com, atlasobscura.com, lookup.london, amyscrypt.com
Duration:00:20:56
Episode 116 - Christmas 3.0
12/6/2023
This week we are getting into the Christmas spirit in true O&C fashion. This year we will talk Icelandic Folklore and the horrific crimes of Ronald Gene Simmons. We hope you have a Yule Cat, Yule Lads, Gryla free holiday season!
Duration:01:00:37
Episode 115 - The Bunny Man
11/29/2023
This week is a little different. The episode is based on an email we got from one of our wonderful listeners, Nicole K. Enjoy!
Sources: wamu.org, research.fairfaxcounty.gov, ranker.com
Duration:00:17:38
Episode 114 - Axe Murders
11/22/2023
This week we try to jazz up the awfully morbid topic of axe murders. In our opinion, at this point, owning an axe should be a crime with how often they are used as weapons of opportunity. Join us for the tales of the Axe man of New Orleans and Frankie Silver.
Duration:01:08:37