Heart Starts Pounding: Horrors, Hauntings and Mysteries

Hollywood's first whodunnit. Two young starlets, an angry mother, a scorned valet, a corrupt DA, and the dead body of one of Hollywood's most prolific directors. What happened to William Desmond Taylor, and who knows more than they're telling? Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Patrons have access to ad-free listening and bonus content. And members of our High Council on Patreon have access to our after show called Footnotes. Apple subscriptions are now live! Get access to ad-free episodes and bonus episodes when you subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror. We have a monthly newsletter now! Be sure to sign up for updates and more. Heart Starts Pounding is written and produced by Kaelyn Moore.

Can films be cursed? What about specific roles? Today we're going to look into the story of a curse that was placed on Hollywood in the 1800's, and the ripple effects that may have had. TW: Suicide Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Patrons have access to ad-free listening and bonus content. And members of our High Council on Patreon have access to our after show called Footnotes. Apple subscriptions are now live! Get access to ad-free episodes and bonus episodes when you subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror. We have a monthly newsletter now! Be sure to sign up for updates and more. Heart Starts Pounding is written and produced by Kaelyn Moore.

From her tragic childhood, to her meteoric rise to fame, all the way through the scandal that ended her career. Who was Clara Bow? And why is her story so relevant today? My Clara Bow Playlist Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Patrons have access to ad-free listening and bonus content. And members of our High Council on Patreon have access to our after show called Footnotes. Apple subscriptions are now live! Get access to ad-free episodes and bonus episodes when you subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror. We have a monthly newsletter now! Be sure to sign up for updates and more. This episode is brought to you by Better Help. If you're thinking of giving therapy a try, consider Better Help. Visit BetterHelp.com/staycurious today to get 10% off your first month. Heart Starts Pounding is written and produced by Kaelyn Moore. Additional research done by Megan Fleming. Show Notes Old Hollywood Scandal: Clara Bow, the First ‘It’ Girl — Heart Starts Pounding: Horrors, Hauntings and Mysteries

The ghost sightings of the Knickerbocker Hotel, a woman makes a final attempt to contact her husband on the other side, and an actress whose premonition proved fatal. Join me as we discuss the ghost stories of Old Hollywood. TW: Suicide, and brief mention of sexual assault Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Patrons have access to ad-free listening and bonus content. And members of our High Council on Patreon have access to our after show called Footnotes. Apple subscriptions are now live! Get access to ad-free episodes and bonus episodes when you subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror. We have a monthly newsletter now! Be sure to sign up for updates and more. This episode is brought to you by Miracle Made Sheets. Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to TryMiracle.com/HSP and use the code HSP to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. Heart Starts Pounding is written and produced by Kaelyn Moore. Show Notes Old Hollywood Ghosts: Haunted Hotels, Star-Studded Seances, and more — Heart Starts Pounding: Horrors, Hauntings and Mysteries

The haunting of the Gray Man, The vengeful Witch of Yazoo, and the man who made a deal with the devil. Today, we're exploring the horrors of the gothic south Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Patrons have access to ad-free listening and bonus content. And members of our High Council on Patreon have access to our after show called Footnotes. Apple subscriptions are now live! Get access to ad-free episodes and bonus episodes when you subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror. We have a monthly newsletter now! Be sure to sign up for updates and more. Heart Starts Pounding is written and produced by Kaelyn Moore. Show Notes Folklore: Southern Gothic Horror — Heart Starts Pounding: Horrors, Hauntings and Mysteries

The waist chop, slow slicing, being thrown to the beasts, and more. Today, we're traveling back in time to check out 8 of the most brutal execution methods from ancient times TW: Suicide, torture Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Patrons have access to ad-free listening and bonus content. And members of our High Council on Patreon have access to our after show called Footnotes. Apple subscriptions are now live! Get access to ad-free episodes and bonus episodes when you subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror. We have a monthly newsletter now! Be sure to sign up for updates and more. This episode is brought to you by Factor meals. Head to factormeals.com/hsp50 and use code hsp50 to get 50% off. Heart Starts Pounding is written and produced by Kaelyn Moore. Show Notes 8 Brutal Execution Methods from Ancient Times — Heart Starts Pounding: Horrors, Hauntings and Mysteries

The legend of the Burned Woman, the Black House, and the ghosts of Lecumberri prison. Today, we're talking about the folklore, myths, and legends stemming from Mexico City TW: Suicide Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Patrons have access to ad-free listening and bonus content. And members of our High Council on Patreon have access to our after show called Footnotes. Apple subscriptions are now live! Get access to ad-free episodes and bonus episodes when you subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror. We have a monthly newsletter now! Be sure to sign up for updates and more. This episode is brought to you by Miracle Made. Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to TryMiracle.com/HSP and use the code HSP to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. Heart Starts Pounding is written and produced by Kaelyn Moore. Show Notes Haunted Mexico City: Three Tales of Horror — Heart Starts Pounding: Horrors, Hauntings and Mysteries

Rule #1: We Hate The Rich. Rule #2: Death is the only thing that awaits he who betrays this group. Rule #3: Never trust a woman, not even your own mother. This is the story of the Chijon Family, South Korea's most infamous gang, and the woman they kidnapped who lead to their undoing. TW: Death, Torture, Animal Death Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Patrons have access to ad-free listening and bonus content. And members of our High Council on Patreon have access to our after show called Footnotes. Apple subscriptions are now live! Get access to ad-free episodes and bonus episodes when you subscribe on Apple Subscriptions. Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror. We have a monthly newsletter now! Be sure to sign up for updates and more. This episode is brought to you by Quince. Indulge in affordable luxury! Go to Quince.com/hsp for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Heart Starts Pounding is written and produced by Kaelyn Moore. Show Notes Murder House: The Korean Cannibal Gang and the Woman Who Escaped Them — Heart Starts Pounding: Horrors, Hauntings and Mysteries

A brain disease caused by a routine treatment, a deadly medical mixup during a medical trial, and a doctor hell bent on proving he can give patients cancer. Today's episode has 3 stories about what happens when you run tests on unsuspecting patients. Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Patrons have access to ad-free listening and bonus content. And members of our High Council on Patreon have access to our after show called Footnotes. Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror. We have a monthly newsletter now! Be sure to sign up for updates and more. This episode is brought to you by Rocket Money. Stop wasting money on things you don’t use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney.com/hsp This episode is also brought to you by Tender Beasts. If you like mind-bending horror stories that keep you up at night, you don’t want to miss TENDER BEASTS by Liselle Sambury. Available wherever books are sold! Heart Starts Pounding is written and produced by Kaelyn Moore. This episode is also produced by Matt Brown with additional research by Megan Fleming. Show Notes Morbid Medicine: Human Experiments — Heart Starts Pounding: Horrors, Hauntings and Mysteries

When Juliane Koepcke boarded flight 508 with her mother on Christmas Eve, 1971, she knew the airline they were flying had a horrible reputation. She never imagined that she'd be the only person of the 92 on board to survive the flight. Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Patrons have access to ad-free listening and bonus content. And members of our High Council on Patreon have access to our after show called Footnotes. Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror. We have a monthly newsletter now! Be sure to sign up for updates and more. This episode is brought to you by the new book, Tender Beasts. If you like mind-bending horror stories that keep you up at night, you don’t want to miss TENDER BEASTS by Liselle Sambury. Available wherever books are sold! This episode is also brought to you by Factor. Factor’s delicious, ready-to-eat meals make eating better every day easy. Head to factormeals.com/hsp50 and use code hsp50 to get 50% off! Heart Starts Pounding is written and produced by Kaelyn Moore. Show Notes She Fell From The Sky: The Sole Survivor of Flight 508 — Heart Starts Pounding: Horrors, Hauntings and Mysteries

In 2015, Robert Hendy Freegard disappeared with Sandra Clifton. Robert's shocking past is uncovered in the search to find her, including the story of a woman he held captive for a decade. CW: Emotional abuse, kidnapping Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Patrons have access to ad-free listening and bonus content. And members of our High Council on Patreon have access to our after show called Footnotes. Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror. We have a monthly newsletter now! Be sure to sign up for updates and more. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Become your own soulmate, whether you’re looking for one or not. Visit BetterHelp.com/staycurious today to get 10% off your first month. This episode is also brought to you by Rocket Money. Stop wasting money on things you don’t use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney.com/hsp Heart Starts Pounding is written and produced by Kaelyn Moore Show Notes Love and Lies Pt.2: The Captor — Heart Starts Pounding: Horrors, Hauntings and Mysteries

In 2011, Sanda Clifton found her perfect match on a dating site. Handsome, charming, successful--David Hendy was everything she wanted. The only problem was...David Hendy didn't exist. CW: Emotional abuse Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Patrons have access to ad-free listening and bonus content. And members of our High Council on Patreon have access to our after show called Footnotes. Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror. We have a monthly newsletter now! Be sure to sign up for updates and more. This episode is sponsored by Acorns. Head to acorns.com/hsp to sign up for Acorns to start saving and investing for your future today! This episode is also sponsored by Daily Harvest. Take the guessing out of eating well and try Daily Harvest. For a limited time only go to DailyHarvest.com/hsp to get thirty dollars off your first box plus free shipping. Heart Starts Pounding is written and produced by Kaelyn Moore. Show Notes Love and Lies Pt.1: The Disappearance of Sandra Clifton — Heart Starts Pounding: Horrors, Hauntings and Mysteries

What happens when a man tries to keep one of the deadliest creatures on the planet as a pet? Or when an Ohio man who has kept over 50 Lions in cages in his backyard decides he wants to unleash them on the town? Today, we're talking about the deadly consequences of people trying to keep wild animals as pets. CW: Animal Abuse, Suicide Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Patrons have access to ad-free listening and bonus content. Hurry! We'll be archiving the $3 starting February 1st and adding a new after-show called "Footnotes" that you wont want to miss! Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror. We have a monthly newsletter now! Be sure to sign up for updates and more. This episode is brought to you by Apostrophe, an online platform that provides access to an expert dermatology team. Get your first visit for only five dollars at Apostrophe.com/HSP when you use our code: HSP. That’s a savings of fifteen dollars! This code is only available to our listeners. This episode is also brought to you by BetterHelp. Celebrate the progress you’ve already made. Visit BetterHelp.com/staycurious today to get 10% off your first month. Heart Starts Pounding is written and Produced by Kaelyn Moore Show Notes Pet or Predator: The Deadly Consequences of Keeping Exotic Animals — Heart Starts Pounding: Horrors, Hauntings and Mysteries

CW: Violence, Drug use, Kidnapping Before there was Pablo Escobar, there was Griselda Blanco, a woman who left the slums of Colombia to become a billionaire boss of the cocaine trade. If there's one thing Griselda knew, however, it's that the high couldn't last forever. Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Patrons have access to ad-free listening and bonus content. Hurry! We'll be archiving the $3 starting February 1st and adding a new after-show called "Footnotes" that you wont want to miss. Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror. We have a monthly newsletter now! Be sure to sign up for updates and more. This episode is brought to you by Miracle Made. Go to TryMiracle.com/HSP to try Miracle Made thermo-regulating sheets today and save over 40%. AND if you use our promo HSP at checkout you’ll get 3 FREE TOWELS and SAVE an extra 20%! This episode is also brought to you by Rocket Money. Stop wasting money on things you don’t use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney.com/hsp. Heart Starts Pounding is written and produced by Kaelyn Moore. Show Notes & Transcript: Griselda Blanco: The Dark History of Cocaine’s Queenpin — Heart Starts Pounding: Horrors, Hauntings and Mysteries

A ghost ship. The Button Man. A shark that threw up a major clue to a murder. Today we're talking about Australian urban legends and the terrifying truth behind them. Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Patrons have access to ad-free listening and bonus content. Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror. We have a monthly newsletter now! Be sure to sign up for updates and more. This episode is brought to you by Quince. Give yourself the luxury you deserve with Quince luxury essentials at affordable prices! Go to Quince.com/hsp for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. This episode is also brought to you by Füm. Right now is the best time to start the Good Habit with Füm Head to TryFum.com/HEART and use my code “HEART” for an additional 10% off plus BOGO Cores until Jan 31st to help make starting The Good Habit that much easier. Heart Starts Pounding is written and produced by Kaelyn Moore. Show Notes & Transcript: Terrifying True Urban Legends: Australia — Heart Starts Pounding: Horrors, Hauntings and Mysteries

Women dropping dead inside of temples, a haunted limestone mine, and a mysterious orb of light attacking locals. We're doing a taste of Indian history and folklore by sampling one story from each category. Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Patrons have access to ad-free listening and bonus content. Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror. We have a monthly newsletter now! Be sure to sign up for updates and more. This episode is brought to you by Hello Fresh. Go to HelloFresh.com/hspfree and use code hspfree for FREE breakfast for life! Heart Starts Pounding is written and produced by Kaelyn Moore. Show Notes & Transcript: India: A Horror, a Haunting, and a Mystery — Heart Starts Pounding: Horrors, Hauntings and Mysteries

Come with me on my trip to one of the most haunted cities in the world, New Orleans. Which ghosts haunt the St. Louis Cemetery No. 1? Could Marie Laveau truly influence the legal system with her voodoo? And for as hard as I tried, did I actually see a ghost? Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Patrons have access to ad-free listening and bonus content. Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror. We have a monthly newsletter now! Be sure to sign up for updates and more. This episode is brought to you by Daily Harvest. Say yes to healthy habits without the hassle with Daily Harvest. Go to dailyharvest.com/hsp to get up to $65 off your first box + free shipping, for a limited time only. Heart Starts Pounding is written and produced by Kaelyn Moore. Show Notes & Transcript: Haunted New Orleans: Cursed Cemeteries, Voodoo Queens, and more — Heart Starts Pounding: Horrors, Hauntings and Mysteries

On December 7th, 1958, Ken Martin, his wife Barbara, and their three young daughters drove east of Portland to get a Christmas tree and were never seen again. What initially appears to be an accident, starts to feel sinister as more is revealed. Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Patrons have access to ad-free listening and bonus content. Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror. We have a monthly newsletter now! Be sure to sign up for updates and more. This episode is sponsored by HelloFresh. Go to HelloFresh.com/hspfree and use code hspfree for FREE breakfast for life! One breakfast item per box while subscription is active. That’s free breakfast for life at HelloFresh.com/hspfree with code hspfree. This episode is also sponsored by Miracle Made. Miracle Made sheets are thermoregulating and designed to keep you at the perfect temperature all night long. Go to trymiracle.com/hsp to save over 40%. AND, if you use our promo code 'HSP' at checkout, you’ll get 3 FREE TOWELS and SAVE an extra 20%! And finally, this episode is also sponsored by Better Help. In the season of giving, give yourself what YOU need – with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/staycurious today to get 10% off your first month. Heart Starts Pounding is written and produced by Kaelyn Moore. Show Notes & Transcript: Beneath the Icy Depths: The Mysterious Disappearance of the Martin Family — Heart Starts Pounding: Horrors, Hauntings and Mysteries

A game of hide and seek takes a paranormal turn. In the spirit of the old Victorian tradition of telling ghost stories around the holidays, I present to you, a modern-day retelling of A.M Burrage's ghost story, "Smee"' Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Patrons have access to ad-free listening and bonus content. Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror. We have a monthly newsletter now! Be sure to sign up for updates and more. This episode is sponsored by Miracle Made. Miracle Made sheets are thermoregulating and designed to keep you at the perfect temperature all night long. Go to trymiracle.com/hsp to save over 40%. AND, if you use our promo code 'HSP' at checkout, you’ll get 3 FREE TOWELS and SAVE an extra 20%! Heart Starts Pounding is written and produced by Kaelyn Moore. Show Notes & Transcript: Smee: A Christmas Ghost Story — Heart Starts Pounding: Horrors, Hauntings and Mysteries

On the night of December 7th, 1946, a woman working the night shift at the Winecoff Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia smells smoke. A few floors up, a man is woken by cries for help. Within two hours, almost half of the guests will be dead. Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Patrons have access to ad-free listening and bonus content. Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror. We have a monthly newsletter now! Be sure to sign up for updates and more. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. In the season of giving, give yourself what you need--with BetterHelp. Check out BetterHelp.com/staycurious for 10% off your first month. This episode is also brought to you by Uncommon Goods. Uncommongoods.com has the absolute best gifts for everyone in your life. to get 15% off your next gift, go to uncommongoods.com/holidaypod. And finally, this episode is sponsored by Miracle Made. Miracle Made sheets are thermoregulating and designed to keep you at the perfect temperature all night long. Go to trymiracle.com/hsp to save over 40%. AND, if you use our promo code 'HSP' at checkout, you’ll get 3 FREE TOWELS and SAVE an extra 20%! Heart Starts Pounding is written and produced by Kaelyn Moore. Show Notes & Transcript: The Winecoff Fire: The Deadliest Hotel Disaster in American History — Heart Starts Pounding: Horrors, Hauntings and Mysteries