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This week, the beetches talk about the dark stuff that happened at asylums. Sam focuses on the horrible things that happened especially to women, while Rachel tells us about a possibly haunted asylum in Australia. Also discussed: whale's exploding and horror movie recommendations. Thanks for listening, enjoy, and stay spooky, beetches!Sam's Sources:https://medium.com/illumination-curated/forgotten-people-the-legacy-of-insane-asylums-eba01d7a1f1d https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/crime-history/4-of-the-worlds-most-notorious-barbaric-insane-asylums https://time.com/6074783/psychiatry-history-women-mental-health/https://www.talkspace.com/blog/history-inhumane-mental-health-treatments/#:~:text=Asylums,warehouses%20for%20the%20mentally%20ill.Rachel's Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beechworth_Asylumhttps://www.mamamia.com.au/beechworth-asylum/https://the-line-up.com/beechworth-lunatic-asylum

On this episode, the girls discuss some creepy catfishing cases. Sam tells us about the crazy catfishing of Marissa Williams, and Rachel talks about the disturbing case of Jenelle Potter. We also touch upon other topics, such as TLC's Sister Wives and prolapsed anuses. Enjoy and stay spooky, beetches!Sam's Sources:https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-4387222/Aunt-finds-disturbing-messages-catfishing-niece.htmlhttps://www.buzzfeed.com/laraparker/insane-catfish-stories-that-will-make-you-want-to-deleteRachel's Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catfishing#:~:text=9%20External%20links-,History,from%20the%20Midwestern%20United%20States.​​https://medium.com/serial-napper/jenelle-potter-the-killer-catfish-51c0626cec7

This week, the beetches get witchy and discuss ancient spells and rituals. Listen to learn the history behind old spells and magic. Find out how to cure migraines, fly on a horse, get a ghost to do your bidding, and one questionable method to get an erection. Enjoy, and stay spooky beetches!Sam's Sources:https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/guide-ancient-magic-180960129/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=di5Lwh6sNCY https://factsanddetails.com/world/cat56/sub405/entry-6415.htmlRachel's Sources:https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/69709/9-spooky-spells-icelandic-book-sorcery 

It's time to discuss the state we all know and love,the haunted armpit of Amerca, Florida! This episode, Sam and Rachel discuss if they'd rather face off with a bear or alligator, ponder the possibility that all cryptids have a secret club, and are unsettled by people scattering ashes at the happiest place on earth. Sam entertains us with the legend of the Florida Skunk Ape, and Rachel regales us with haunted tales from Disney World. Enjoy, and stay spooky beetches!Rachel's Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Florida_state_symbolshttps://www.coolkidfacts.com/florida-facts/https://www.foxnews.com/us/florida-man-attacks-gas-station-clerk-with-hot-dogs-corn-dog-stick-over-beer-cops-sayhttps://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/crime/2019/02/18/florida-man-claiming-to-be-an-agent-of-god-caught-carrying-rattlesnake-in-jacksonville-beach/53219542007/https://www.reddit.com/r/WaltDisneyWorld/comments/iz9qvh/any_spooky_experiences_at_wdw/https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/06/27/creepy-stories-from-the-magic-kingdom/https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/10/02/creepy-stories-from-disneys-hollywood-studios/Sam's Sources:https://www.floridatravellife.com/florida-urban-legends/https://www.skunkape.info/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/trail-floridas-bigfoot-skunk-ape-180949981/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skunk_apehttps://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/florida-skunk-ape-legend/

For this week's topic, Sam and Rachel talk about some super creepy cursed films. Sam also relives a traumatic water slide experience, and Rachel speculates on a possible catalyst for a future zombie apocalypse. Movies covered in depth include Rosemary's Baby and The Omen. Enjoy and stay spooky, Beetches!Rachel's Sources:https://tilt.goombastomp.com/film/greatest-feminist-icons-in-horror-4-rosemary-woodhouse/https://www.ranker.com/list/rosemarys-baby-curse-facts/jacob-sheltonhttps://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2017/06/the-most-cursed-hit-movie-ever-made-rosemarys-babySam's Sources:https://www.flavorwire.com/520130/10-horror-movies-that-were-really-cursed https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Omen#Plot https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/Omen-Movie-Curse-42514085#:~:text=%22He%20was%20killed%20by%20a,or%206%2F6%2F76. https://www.thewrap.com/13-cursed-movies-friday-13th-poltergeist-crow/ https://watchmojo.com/video/id/33533

Why are the woods so creepy? How did Rachel narrowly escape becoming a child bride? How many snowmobiles is too many snowmobiles? This week, the beetches chat about creepy cabin in the woods crimes, and address these questions! Sam talks about the Keddie Cabin Murders, and Rachel talks about the Tiede Family Murders. Grab a drink, and stay spooky beetches!Sam's Sources:https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/murder/cabin-in-the-woods-who-killed-the-sharp-familyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keddie_murdersRachel's Sources:https://www.teenink.com/nonfiction/academic/article/825839/Don39t-Go-into-the-Woods--Forests-and-the-Psychology-of-Fearhttps://www.theguardian.com/culture/2010/oct/29/forest-fairytales-horror-filmshttps://thoughtcatalog.com/lorenzo-jensen-iii/2018/02/theres-something-creepy-in-the-woods-11-people-share-their-hair-raising-real-life-encounters/https://listverse.com/2015/06/01/10-terrifying-real-life-cabin-in-the-woods-murders/https://medium.com/true-crime-addiction/tiede-cabin-murders-rips-through-a-family-true-crime-1f4773216730

This week, Rachel and Sam break down the different types of fortune telling and the psychology behind it all… amidst discussing their indigestion issues. Rachel tells us of the Bulgarian psychic Baba Vanga, and Sam tells us a few true stories of psychics who helped solve crimes. Enjoy and Stay Spooky, beetches!Rachel's Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baba_Vangahttps://nypost.com/2021/12/28/everything-baba-vanga-the-blind-bulgarian-mystic-predicted-for-2022/https://www.express.co.uk/news/weird/1256073/Baba-Vanga-2020-prediction-coronavirus-blind-mystic-COVID19-virus-prophecySam's Sources:https://www.britannica.com/topic/fortune-telling https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fortune-telling#:~:text=Common%20methods%20used%20for%20fortune,crystal%20sphere)%2C%20and%20chiromancy%20( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cold_reading 

The beetches are excited to share another Haunted Places and Folklore episode, this time about the state of Utah! Join us as we revisit our trunk rum, while talking about the very religiously homogenous “Beehive State” and their strict drinking laws! Sam talks about a haunted college campus (weeping angel's anyone?), while Rachel tells us about Jean Baptiste, the gravedigger who took things just a little too far. Let us know your thoughts, and Stay Spooky Beetches!Sam's Sources:https://www.usu.edu/today/story/haunted-history-surrounds-utah-state-campus https://www.deseret.com/1997/10/17/19340365/3-canyon-guards-each-face-6-charges-over-retreat-terrorhttps://www.google.com/maps/place/St.+Ann's+Retreat/@41.7755377,-111.6499406,3a,75y/data=!3m7!1e2!3m5!1sAF1QipMb0vSvfMG7BsfSnpW66aY6OySUkVXtJX4RZbdg!2e10!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipMb0vSvfMG7BsfSnpW66aY6OySUkVXtJX4RZbdg%3Dw150-h150-k-no-p!7i4032!8i3024!4m7!3m6!1s0x87547e9ab059a17f:0x94e18f877f6a4ab8!8m2!3d41.7756055!4d-111.6499111!9m1!1b1Rachel's Sources:https://www.coolkidfacts.com/utah-facts/https://www.thedeadhistory.com/blog/jean-baptiste-salt-lake-cityhttps://www.saltlakemagazine.com/jean-baptiste/https://www.ranker.com/list/creepy-utah-stories-legends/lyra-radfordhttps://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/07/02/535259524/utahs-zion-curtain-falls-and-loosens-states-tight-liquor-lawshttps://www.utah.com/things-to-do/plan-your-trip/state-liquor-laws/

This week, Sam and Rachel are talking about some super creepy hotel deaths that have happened throughout the years. Rachel talks about the crazy theories behind the unsolved murders of Roger Atkinson and Rose Burkert, while Sam discusses deaths that have occurred at the infamous Cecil Hotel. Plus, you can learn some super scary facts about water signs (specifically Pisces), and get freaked out by the gross goings-on at even the most prestigious of hotels. Always check your hotel bed for bedbugs, enjoy, and stay spooky, Beetches!Rachel Sources:https://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/rose-burkert-and-roger-atkison/https://fletchermarple.com/post/164602135724/a-grisly-murder-at-a-hotel-it-doesnt-happen-too​​http://iowaunsolvedmurders.com/beyond-1965-selected-unsolved-iowa-murders/death-at-the-morticians-convention-murders-of-rose-burkert-and-roger-atkison-1980/Sam's Sources:https://listverse.com/2013/12/21/10-facts-about-hotels-that-will-destroy-your-peace-of-mind/ https://www.crimescenecleanup.com/hotel-motel-crimes/ https://spy.com/articles/hacks/travel-hacks/worst-hotels-america-usa-bad-hotel-reviews-120987/ https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/travel/hotel-safety-tips-for-women-traveling-alone https://www.insider.com/ways-to-stay-safe-at-hotels-according-to-an-employee-2021-10 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_deaths_and_violence_at_the_Cecil_Hotel https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cecil_Hotel_(Los_Angeles) https://www.buzzfeed.com/ehisosifo1/cecil-hotel-scary-criminal-facts

The beetches just got back from Vegas and are ready to share some creepy cases of people secretly living in already occupied houses! Learn all about what “phrogging” is, listen to our advice for Zak Bagans, and hear way more than you ever wanted to know about itchy butts in this weeks episode. Also listen for an important announcement. Enjoy and Stay Spooky Beetches!Rachel's Sourceshttps://discover.hubpages.com/education/Phrogging-Real-or-just-an-Urban-Legend​​https://history.denverlibrary.org/news/tale-denver-spider-manhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theodore_Edward_ConeysSam's Sources:https://www.mamamia.com.au/daniel-laplante/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_LaPlante https://www.joeturnerbooks.com/post/daniel-laplante

It's time for our first Haunted Places & Folklore episode of season 2! We're starting out strong with the “Mountain State”, West Virginia. Join us for some historical  (and not so historical) discussion of Mothman and the legend of the Greenbriar Ghost. We know you're just dying to hear us sing John Denver, so join us and stay spooky, beetches!Rachel's Sources:https://www.infoplease.com/us/states/west-virginiahttps://www.coolkidfacts.com/west-virginia-facts/https://wvexplorer.com/2021/09/14/greenbrier-ghost-zona-heaster-shue-west-virginia-wv/Sam's Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mothman https://allthatsinteresting.com/mothman https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I-35W_Mississippi_River_bridge#Victims

Take a trip back in time with us as we talk about mysteries that have remained unsolved to this day. Sam tells us the tale of Jack the Ripper, the serial killer who was never caught, while Rachel discusses the mysterious disappearance of the 115 Roanoke colonists. What does "Croatoan" mean? Why was there poop all over the place back in the day?  At what time is it deemed too early to murder someone? All this and more are discussed this week on B&B&B. Enjoy and stay spooky, beetches!Rachel's Sources:https://www.discovermagazine.com/planet-earth/the-lingering-mystery-behind-the-lost-roanoke-colonyhttps://www.ranker.com/list/legends-theories-croatoan-roanoke-disappearance/lyra-radfordSam's Sources:https://www.jack-the-ripper-tour.com/generalnews/london-in-1888/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_the_Ripper

Spookiness abounds in this week's episode, where we talk all about the terrifying Navajo legend of skinwalkers. Sam shares some frightening tales of real life encounters with the sinister creatures, and Rachel tells us all about a ranch in Utah with some strange happenings that are thought to be the result of an ancient skinwalker curse. We also debate the pros and cons of becoming a skin walker, discuss a possible skinwalker revolution,  and talk about 2 unsuspected everyday items that can kill you. Stay spooky, Beetches!Rachel's Sources:https://www.legendsofamerica.com/navajo-skinwalkers/https://allthatsinteresting.com/skinwalker​​https://www.history.com/news/skinwalker-ranch-paranormal-ufos-mutilationSam's Sources:https://cvltnation.com/12-people-tell-their-terrifying-encounters-with-navajo-skinwalkers/

After a long holiday break, the beetches are back for season 2!!!! Catch up with Rachel and Sam as we discuss 2 cases from the popular series Snapped, and dive into what can happen when you push someone to the breaking point. These crazy cases involve nutty conspiracy theories, an abundance of pigs, and falling in love with the soft glow of a dolphin tank behind you. Also, Rachel has lots of fun animal facts to share! Take time for some self-care today, and stay spooky beetches! Rachel's Sources:https://www.oxygen.com/charmed-to-death/crime-news/girly-chew-murdered-by-diazien-hossencofft-linda-henningSnapped: Season 6, Episode 15, Linda HenningSam's Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snapped https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/are-we-done-fighting/202003/is-what-happens-when-you-snap https://www.seattletimes.com/life/lifestyle/just-what-does-it-take-to-make-someone-snap/Snapped: Season 29, Episode 2 , Susan Monica

Halloween's almost here, folks! On this episode, we conclude our creepypasta series (for now) with stories about messages sent from beyond the grave, a limping woman, and a  spooky stalker with a penchant for the art of dance. Grab your favorite beverage and join us as we celebrate our favorite season. Stay Spooky, Beetches!Rachel's Sources:https://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/My_Dead_Girlfriend_Keeps_Messaging_Me_on_FacebookAuthor: nateswSam's Sources:https://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/The_Limping_WomanAuthor: Pippinacioushttps://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/The_Smiling_ManAuthor: blue_tidalhttps://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/WHO_WAS_PHONE%3F

This week on BB&B, we are celebrating October by continuing our creepypasta series with some spooky tales involving a unsettling childhood friend, staircases in the middle of the woods, and a woman who's hiding some pretty deadly secrets. We also chat about how we are continuing to celebrate spooky season, and give some recommendations for great scary content! Enjoy, and stay spooky Beetches!Rachel's Sources:https://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/Mr._WidemouthAuthor: credited to perfectcircle35Sam's Sources:https://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/I%27m_a_Search_and_Rescue_Officer_for_the_US_Forest_Service,_I_Have_Some_Stories_to_Tell#Part_OneAuthor: credited to searchandrescuewoodshttps://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/Stairs#:~:text=In%201984%2C%20an%20old%20widowed,and%20bound%20to%20her%20wheelchair.&text=He%20immediately%20ruled%20her%20out,time%20the%20murder%20took%20place.Author: credited to Jack

It's time for the scariest of noodles: CREEPYPASTA!!! During this second week of spooky season, the beetches explain what the heck creepypasta is and where it comes from. Then the beetches tell some of their favorite creepypastas, involving a strange security tape,  an abandoned cabin in the woods, and an uncontrollable bodily fluid that terrorized the world. We also ask ourselves, “WHAT IS RAKE?!”, and tell you about our favorite new spooky song discovery. Enjoy and stay spooky, beetches!Rachel's Sources:https://www.dictionary.com/e/pop-culture/creepypasta/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creepypastahttps://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/The_Rakehttps://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/TEH_DAY_OF_ALL_TEH_BLODSam's Sources:https://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/The_Portraitshttps://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/The_Strangest_Security_Tape_I%27ve_Ever_Seen

Wouldst thou like to live deliciously? We're kicking off spooky season with a dive in to one of the original 13 colonies: Massachusetts! Rachel talks about one of her favorite historical topics, The Salem Witch Trials. Sam tells us about America's favorite axe murderer, Lizzie Borden. We also chat about how we're celebrating October, if we'd rather be burnt at the stake or hanged, and how much the Puritans sucked. Stay spooky, beetches!Rachel's Sources:https://www.britannica.com/event/Salem-witch-trials/The-trialshttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/a-brief-history-of-the-salem-witch-trials-175162489/https://www.history.com/topics/colonial-america/salem-witch-trialsSam's Sources:https://www.coolkidfacts.com/massachusetts-facts/https://allthatsinteresting.com/lizzie-borden-murdershttps://www.onlyinyourstate.com/massachusetts/11-interesting-weird-facts-ma/

What if there's a different universe where an alternate version of you exists? Maybe this universe is the same as ours, maybe it's just slightly different, or maybe everything is flipped on it's head? Would you like to meet alternate universe you? This week we're talking about parallel universes, folks! Sam gives us some reddit user's experiences with parallel universes, and Rachel tells us about some allegedly true and strange accounts of people who traveled to different dimensions. Let us know if you have experiences with parallel universes, and stay spooky, beetches!Rachel's Sources:https://www.dummies.com/education/science/physics/string-theory-parallel-universes-and-the-multiverse/https://www.dummies.com/education/science/physics/the-theory-of-parallel-universes/https://www.buzzfeed.com/christopherhudspeth/9-eerie-stories-of-people-who-mayve-experienced-a-parallel-dSam's Sources:https://www.indiatimes.com/lifestyle/self/7-true-stories-from-reddit-that-hint-at-the-existence-of-alternate-realities-261975.html

In our society, it's rare we spend a day where we are not recorded in some manner. Whether it's walking through a store, or posting on Instagram, Snapchat, or TikTok, it's a pretty common occurrence. This episode, Sam and Rachel are talking about people who've had their last moments recorded on tape or aired on live tv. Rachel tells us about a political assassination caught on live TV, and Sam discusses the case of 2 news reporters who were the targets of a bitter and unhinged coworker. Also discussed: the inherent creepiness of twins, and how eggs are formed. Stay spooky, beetches!Rachel's Sources:https://allthatsinteresting.com/inejiro-asanuma-assassinationhttps://www.tokyoweekender.com/2020/10/day-japan-assassination-japan-socialist-partys-inejiro-asanuma/Sam's Sources:https://www.newyorker.com/news/daily-comment/a-murder-on-live-tvhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murders_of_Alison_Parker_and_Adam_Wardhttps://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/davidmack/heres-what-we-know-about-the-virginia-tv-shooterhttps://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/tamerragriffin/shooter-kills-tv-new-reporter-and-cameraman-during-a-live-br#.dh3NgyNWahttps://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/maryanngeorgantopoulos/reporters-alison-parker-and-adam-ward-killed-by-gunman-in-vi#.ypwdzVdeXhttps://abc13.com/facebook-live-shooting-man-shot-on-murder-killer-streams/3302314/

Which profession has the FBI deemed perfect for serial killers? Truck Driving! Learn why in this weeks episode of BB&B. Join Sam and Rachel as we talk about some truckers who killed, and also explore the background of the Highway Serial Killing Initiative and some fun facts about the profession (trucking, not serial killing). Cases discussed include: Sean Patrick Goble and Robert Ben Rhoades. Also discussed, How did Sam almost break her nose? Grab an espresso, stay safe, and stay spooky beetches!Rachel's Sources:https://www.fleetowner.com/operations/drivers/article/21695112/truckers-make-ideal-serial-killers-fbihttps://thenewswheel.com/15-fun-facts-about-trucks-and-trucking/https://archives.fbi.gov/archives/news/stories/2009/april/highwayserial_040609https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Ben_Rhoadeshttps://allthatsinteresting.com/robert-ben-rhoadesSam's Sources:https://murderpedia.org/male.G/g/goble-sean-patrick.htmhttps://www.courier-tribune.com/article/20150223/NEWS/302239807https://scholar.lib.vt.edu/VA-news/VA-Pilot/issues/1995/vp950617/06170345.htm

Yee-haw! This week on BB&B, Rachel and Sam are talking about the Lone Star State, Texas. Rachel talks about the mysterious urban legend of the Candy Lady, Clara Crane (also death by caramel). Then Sam tells us about the devastating Great Galveston Storm of 1900 and a lighthouse said to be haunted by souls lost in the tragedy. Fix yourself a Texas Tornado and join us for a rootin' tootin' good time! Y'all beetches stay spooky now, ya hear?!Rachel's Sources:https://www.waittopanic.com/post/would-you-like-some-candy-clara-crane-the-candy-ladySam's Sources:https://kidadl.com/articles/texas-facts-for-kids-how-much-do-you-know-about-the-lone-star-statehttp://www.weirdus.com/states/texas/ghosts/bolivar_lighthouse/index.phphttps://www.violetskyadventures.com/the-haunted-lighthouse-of-point-bolivar/https://ghosttexas.com/the-haunted-bolivar-lighthouse/https://www.history.com/news/how-the-galveston-hurricane-of-1900-became-the-deadliest-u-s-natural-disasterhttps://texashistoricalfoundation.org/news-events/blog.html/article/2020/09/08/the-great-galveston-storm-of-1900https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1900_Galveston_hurricanehttps://www.thecut.com/2021/09/texas-bans-abortion-at-6-weeks-sets-bounty-on-providers.html

Get ready for a gruesome episode, cause this week the beetches are discussing cannibalism!Rachel and Sam go over history of eating human flesh around the world. Specific cannibal's focused on are Eduard Seleznev (The Arkhangelsk Cannibal) and Richard Trenton Chase (The Vampire of Sacramento).  Can you guess which one hoarded Mac & Cheese in his pants? Listen to find out, and Stay Spooky, Beetches! Rachel's Sources:https://www.britannica.com/topic/cannibalism-human-behaviourhttps://www.seeker.com/cannibalism-a-history-of-people-who-eat-people-1769840684.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uruguayan_Air_Force_Flight_571#Cannibalism_revealedhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Chasehttps://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/crazy-blood-richard-trenton-chase-vampire-sacramento-article-1.457438Sam's Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eduard_Seleznevhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9253403/Cannibal-killed-three-friends-ATE-jailed-life-Russia.htmlhttps://meaww.com/eduard-seleznev-cannibal-sliced-three-friends-boiled-ate-

In this week's episode, the beetches explore cursed music and songs. Sam discusses a blues player who possibly made a deal with a devil, and Rachel tells us about a gloomy song that is rumored to have caused hundreds of deaths. Rachel also talks about a Frank Sinatra song that is banned in the Philippines because of it's tie to many murders at Karaoke bars. Also, what the heck is  up with Sad Satan in a toolshed and our Christmas King, Santa? Listen to find out, and Stay Spooky!Rachel's Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Way_killingshttps://philippineslifestyle.com/my-way-killings-philippineshttps://www.mentalfloss.com/article/28525/songs-killer-strange-tale-gloomy-sundaySam's Sources:https://www.oddee.com/item_98668.aspxhttps://www.dallasobserver.com/music/10-songs-that-have-hidden-messages-when-played-in-reverse-7081541?storyPage=2https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_backmasked_messageshttp://www.vh1.com/news/52612/15-songs-satanic-backwards-messages/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Johnsonhttps://the-line-up.com/haunted-melody-cursed-songshttps://apnews.com/article/b8f92979f389bfe3421c68fc2d35966bhttps://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-lists/the-27-club-a-brief-history-17853/brian-jones-3-240385/

Is Bloody Mary pee shy? What ritualistic demon resembles Edward Cullen? Why in the world would you purposely break a mirror?  All this and more will be answered in this episode where we discuss paranormal games and rituals! From the Elevator Game, to the Midnight Man, grab a Bloody Mary (cocktail) and join us in talking about these fun and sometimes sinister rituals! Stay spooky, beetches!Rachel's Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ritualhttps://www.ihorror.com/paranormal-games-the-midnight-man/​​https://www.ihorror.com/paranormal-games-the-three-kings-ritual/https://crimereads.com/dangerous-games-to-play-in-the-dark/https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/558091/origin-bloody-mary-and-why-we-think-we-see-things-mirrorsSam's Sources:https://www.tyla.com/entertaining/tv-and-film-cecil-hotel-vanishing-elisa-lam-playing-elevator-game-death-theory-20210217https://www.bustle.com/p/10-creepy-games-like-the-charlie-charlie-challenge-3406866https://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/Dark_Reflection_Ritual

On this episode we talk about “The Last Frontier” Alaska! Rachel talks about 3 different mythical creatures, including a very sinister otter, a mermaid who needs to cut her fingernails, and a woman who procreates with a dog, Sam then regales us with two haunted locations including a ghostly specter who haunts a high school, and a super sketchy abandoned igloo hotel. We also talk about our favorite types of bear. Stay Spooky, Beetches!

Have you ever seen someone who looks exactly like you? Are you still alive to tell the tale? Join the beetches this week as we discuss the curious and spooky phenomenon of doppelgängers, and give a gentle remember to practice your kegel exercises! Stay spooky, beetches!Rachel's cousin's tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sydneytay04/video/6987955906193476870?lang=en&is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1Rachel's doppelgänger painting: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venus,_Cupid,_Folly_and_TimeRachel's Sources:https://www.liveabout.com/what-is-a-doppelganger-2593447https://www.britannica.com/art/doppelgangerhttps://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/doppelg%C3%A4ngerhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doppelg%C3%A4ngerhttps://www.ranker.com/list/scary-doppelganger-stories/nathan-gibsonhttps://listverse.com/2013/08/30/10-disturbing-tales-of-doppelgangers/Sam's Sources:https://www.mamamia.com.au/emilie-sagee/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/readersblog/james/emilie-sagee-and-the-strange-case-of-the-doppelganger-5362/

Get ready to hear about some horror movies based on true stories! Rachel talks about Wolf Creek which was based on the backpacker murders that happened in Australia, while Sam talks about The Exorcism of Emily Rose which is based on the real life exorcisms of Anneliese Michel.  Also discussed: Does Rachel's b*tch cat see ghosts? Will an elevator cut you in half? Which of Rachel's uncles survived getting hit by a car twice? All these questions and more will be answered in this weeks episode! Grab a Summer Shandy and join us. Stay Spooky!Rachel's Sources:https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/ivan-milathttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Backpacker_murdersSam's Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Exorcism_of_Emily_Rosehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anneliese_Michelhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Texas_Chain_Saw_Massacre#:~:text=The%20film%20was%20marketed%20as,its%20plot%20is%20largely%20fictional.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Blair_Witch_Project#:~:text=It%20is%20a%20fictional%20story,known%20as%20the%20Blair%20Witch.

Want to pierce the veil of the spirit realm and talk to some otherworldly beings? Yeah, neither do we (we're too chicken), but we'd love to chat about the history of the Ouija Board and  discuss some crimes that are related to it! Join us in drinking a (disgusting) dirty martini while we talk about all things spirit board, and sneak in some discussion on meowing nuns and star signs. Feel free to send us an e-mail or message us about your experience with the Ouija Board at boosbeetchesbooze@gmail.com. Stay spooky, Beetches!Rachel's Sources:https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-strange-and-mysterious-history-of-the-ouija-board-5860627/https://nerdist.com/article/history-behind-the-ouija-board/https://www.swordandscale.com/the-washington-ouija-board-murders/https://listverse.com/2015/08/05/10-terrible-crimes-connected-to-ouija-boards/https://tdn.com/news/relative-angered-by-sentence-for-teen-in-slayings-of-mother-sister/article_7d7cb7fe-2383-587f-81d1-0a65fde2202b.htmlSam's Sources:https://www.newson6.com/story/5e3683792f69d76f62098576/woman-driven-to-kill-by-ouija-board-investigators-sayhttps://tulsaworld.com/archive/insanity-ruled-in-ouija-board-murder/article_71ee4c16-0da4-55c4-8395-02986cb17792.htmlhttps://www.rd.com/list/chilling-crimes-involving-ouija-boards/https://knowledgenuts.com/2013/07/30/the-first-murder-by-ouija-board/

In this Haunted Places & Folklore episode, the beetches take a spooky romp around the Garden State, New Jersey! Rachel talks about the legend of the Jersey Devil, and Sam tells us about the Gates of Hell in Clifton Tunnel. Spooky chanting and suspicious sightings abound, so prepare yourself with this week's cocktail: the Long Island Iced Tea. Stay Spooky!Rachel's Sources:https://pinelandsalliance.org/learn-about-the-pinelands/pinelands-history-and-culture/the-jersey-devil-and-folklore/https://www.nj.com/entertainment/2016/10/13_places_the_jersey_devil_has_been_spotted_in_the.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jersey_Devil#The_Leeds_DevilSam's Sources:https://www.coolkidfacts.com/new-jersey-facts/https://blog.njm.com/11-interesting-facts-about-new-jerseyhttps://www.new-jersey-leisure-guide.com/facts.htmlhttps://weirdnj.com/stories/gates-of-hell/

Once upon a time in Minnesota…2 beetches recorded a podcast episode about some super creepy fairy tales (spoiler alert: It's us!) Join us as we dive in to history and the dark origins of some of your favorite fairy tales. From cooking your children for supper to chopping off your own feet, these tales are not as innocent as we have been led to believe. Not everybody always gets to live happily ever after. Stay spooky, beetches!Rachel's Sources:https://childrens-books.lovetoknow.com/History_of_Fairy_Taleshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleeping_Beautyhttps://sunmoonandtalia.weebly.com/analysis.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Juniper_Tree_(fairy_tale)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Red_Shoes_(fairy_tale)Sam's Sources:https://www.factinate.com/things/scary-facts-nightmares/https://www.bustle.com/p/6-gruesome-origins-of-fairy-tales-that-will-ruin-your-childhood-forever-2467542https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hansel_and_Gretel#:~:text=The%20story%20is%20set%20in,children%20of%20a%20poor%20woodcutter.&text=After%20the%20parents%20have%20gone,God%20will%20not%20forsake%20them.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pied_Piper_of_Hamelinhttps://riealfilms.com/dark-origins-behind-disneys-most-beloved-fairy-tales-cinderella-rapunzel-brothers-grimm/

Human's can do some pretty nasty things in the name of “science”. On this week's episode, the beetches discuss unethical human experiments, specifically Joseph Mengele's experiments on twins in Auschwitz, and the US government's Project MK Ultra. Get ready to be horrified and enraged.Rachel's Sources:https://www.thoughtco.com/mengeles-children-twins-of-auschwitz-1779486https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-30933718Sam's Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unethical_human_experimentationhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_MKUltra

This week on B&B&B we talk about the most illusive of clubs…the secret society. What makes them so secret? Listen and find out! Sam tells us about the Leopard Society, and Rachel talks about the Order of the Nine Angles. Other secrets uncover include: how to make limoncello (without breaking your pitcher…and your spirit), where to find birthing videos, and what the beetches favorite trees are…absolutely riveting content! Stay spooky, beetches!Rachel's Sources:https://www.britannica.com/topic/secret-societyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secret_societyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_secret_societies_in_popular_culturehttps://religionmediacentre.org.uk/factsheets/factsheet-nine-angles/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_Nine_AnglesSam's Sources:http://www.museumcenter.org/the-curious-curator/2018/11/14/4-most-sinister-secret-societieshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leopard_Societyhttps://face2faceafrica.com/article/how-this-secret-african-society-dressed-as-leopards-and-ate-humans-for-success-until-the-20th-century1

It’s time for another Haunted Places & Folklore episode folks! This time we’re focusing on the state of Kansas. Rachel talks about a place the pope refuses to fly over known as Stull Cemetery, and Sam discusses the spooky, small town of Aitchison. We also debate on if we would hook up with ghosts and talk about ducks. Let us know your thoughts!Rachel’s Sources:https://www.americanhauntingsink.com/stullhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stull,_KansasSam’s Sources:https://www.ducksters.com/geography/state.php?State=Kansashttps://www.coolkidfacts.com/kansas-facts/https://www.factretriever.com/kansas-factshttps://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g28937-Activities-Kansas.htmlhttps://www.onlyinyourstate.com/kansas/2020-cool-facts-about-kansas/https://www.legendsofamerica.com/ks-hauntedatchison/

The beetches are discussing deathbed confessions on this week’s lil' nugget of an episode! Tune in for a wild ride of some shocking confessions made by the dying. Also, what could go wrong if you stick tampons up your nose to stop snoring? And what seemingly mundane activity can make your skin fall off? Listen to find out, and stay spooky beetches!Rachel's Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deathbed_confessionhttps://www.cnn.com/2013/02/07/health/reddit-deathbed-confessionshttps://www.ranker.com/list/people-share-shocking-final-confessions/erin-mccannhttps://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2004-nov-20-me-deathbed20-story.htmlSam's Sources:

On this doozy of an episode, Rachel and Sam delve in to the history of Snuff Films. Cases covered include the Dnipropetrovsk Maniacs and Maury Travis.  Beetches, we hope you brought your flashlights, cause it’s getting dark up in here. Rachel's Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dnepropetrovsk_maniacs

Ever suspected that you were possessed by some kind of other-worldly entity? See how many boxes you tick on this week’s episode as we discuss some disturbing possessions and their subsequent exorcisms! YOU get an exorcism! And YOU get and exorcism! And you, and you, and you! EVERYBODY GETS AN EXORCISM!!!!!!! Rachel's Sources:https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Exorcismhttps://crimereads.com/exorcisms-a-brief-history-of-banishing-demons/https://www.vice.com/en/article/nnq45w/deliver-us-from-evil-the-history-behind-exorcism-ritualhttps://www.mtholyoke.edu/courses/rschwart/hist257/stephwhit/final/possessionsigns.htmlhttps://theconversation.com/exorcisms-have-been-part-of-christianity-for-centuries-107932https://www.indystar.com/story/news/2014/01/25/the-disposession-of-latoya-ammons/4892553/Sam's Sources:

On this episode, the beetches talk about haunted legends and folklore in the “Golden State” of California! Join us in our drunk discussion on the hauntings of Alcatraz and the ghost of Stow Lake. Other topics discussed include Sam’s love for Snoop Dog and Rachel’s hidden talent for trivia crack. Enjoy and stay spooky!Rachel's Sources:https://www.history101.com/the-legend-and-haunted-history-of-alcatraz/

This episode, Sam and Rachel talk about two frightening stalking cases. Also discussed: A family that’s BLUE?! A rant about EDWARD CULLEN!!! And we have a disagreement on what royal family member has died (listen to find out who’s right!) Rachel's Sources:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/talking-about-trauma/201306/in-the-mind-stalkerhttps://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/article/shana-grice-a-murder-in-slow-motionhttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/shana-grice-murder-latest-michael-lane-guity-ex-boyfriend-teenager-lewes-crown-court-sussex-police-report-a7643666.htmlhttps://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/shana-grice-officers-told-not-to-hand-out-fines-in-stalking-case-after-teenager-s-murder-a4208941.html

Ever had the urge to subject yourself to copious amounts of consensual torture? Learn how, by listening to the beetches new episode where we talk about 2 EXTREME haunted houses (McKamey Manor and Castle of Chaos)! Listen while we chat about potential psychopaths, accidental strangulation, and what really is behind the locked doors on your cruise ship. STAY SPOOKY BEETCHES! Rachel Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McKamey_Manorhttps://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/destinations/2019/10/24/haunted-houses-require-waiver-insurance-drug-test/4082035002/https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/oct/30/extreme-haunted-house-masochists-mckamey-manorhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2019/10/30/an-extreme-haunted-house-requires-page-waiver-critics-say-its-torture-chamber/Sam Sources:

The beetches delve in to our darkest topic yet. Join us as we discuss the history of human sacrifice, and two dark (and surprisingly recent) cases of human sacrifice. What do carnivals and nuns have in common? Listen to find out! Also, when you wish upon a star, you may just be wishing on a turd. All this and more is coming your way in episode 9!Rachel's Sources:https://www.britannica.com/topic/human-sacrificehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_sacrificehttps://www.livescience.com/59514-cultures-that-practiced-human-sacrifice/3.htmlhttps://www.arcgis.com/apps/MapJournal/index.html?appid=b7e531fed1414ce3b30a6d2272f9e0e1https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/killer-of-martyred-italian-nun-i-can-have-of-her-only-a-memory-of-love-58670https://angelusnews.com/faith/pope-brings-five-people-closer-to-sainthood/Sam's Sources:https://www.nwitimes.com/uncategorized/ritual-slaying-suspect-sentenced/article_9926b126-5fd8-5563-89d3-acedccfc2eab.htmlhttps://randomrationalrantsandramblings.wordpress.com/tag/murder/https://prezi.com/c0xpa-o5y6uc/the-carny-cult/?frame=b0c0a9217599066523e5579b40fc57b3192e680b

This week, the beetches discuss the glorious state of Maine and some creepy hauntings that have taken place there. Grab an “Allen’s and Malk” and get ready to hear about witches with melted faces, the ghost of a hitchhiking brides, and a road with so many fatalities that a country song was written about it. Also, will a whale expert get in touch with Rachel? She’s got a few things to discuss with you.Rachel's Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allen%27s_Coffee_Brandyhttps://umaine.edu/undiscoveredmaine/aroostook-county-maine/southern-aroostook/haynesville/https://www.werewoofs.com/ghost-stories/horrors-haynesville-woods/https://spookeats.com/2020/04/03/haunted-hikes-haynesville-woods/Sam's Sources: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/71867/25-magnificent-facts-about-mainehttps://seeksghosts.blogspot.com/2014/01/maine-catherine-hill-legend.htmlhttps://bangordailynews.com/2017/10/18/living/a-frightful-drive-on-route-182-2/

Disembodied feet! Royal vampires! Blueberry picking! Being crushed by a giant horse sculpture! This week the beetches talk about some of our favorite conspiracy theories. Get ready for the disturbing, bizarre, and sometimes silly theories that are heading your way! Rachel's Sources:https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conspiracy%20theohttps://www.newscientist.com/term/conspiracy-theories/#ixzz6nivMvzIphttps://www.denverpost.com/2016/10/31/definitive-guide-to-denver-international-airport-conspiracy-theories/https://www.flydenver.com/great_hall/denfileshttps://www.reddit.com/r/Retconned/comments/cbn9ta/the_veil_is_thin_in_some_places/https://skepticalinquirer.org/2017/07/an-investigation-of-the-missing411-conspiracy/https://www.strangeoutdoors.com/mysterious-stories-blog/2017/11/28/james-mcgroganhttps://paranormal-world.fandom.com/wiki/Where_Did_Lillian_Carney_Go%3Fhttps://www.goupstate.com/article/NC/20111217/News/605168214/SJSam's Sources:https://www.vox.com/identities/2019/8/14/20803950/jeffrey-epstein-conspiracy-theories-clinton-trump-acostahttps://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/royal-family-conspiracy-theories-prince-charles-vampire.html/https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/shortcuts/2017/may/15/avril-lavigne-melissa-cloning-conspiracy-theorieshttps://www.nme.com/blogs/nme-blogs/is-avril-lavigne-really-dead-759563

The beetches talk about some super crazy and incredibly unsafe medical practices of the past. You might want to drill a hole in your own skull after listening to this one! If that’s a step too far, maybe try blowing some smoke up your bum instead. Also, are tarantulas just spider hamsters, or something far more sinister? Let us know which side you’re on in the most epic arachnid debate (so far) of 2021!Rachel's Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloodlettinghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tobacco_smoke_enemahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Female_hysteriaSam's Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trepanninghttps://www.boredpanda.com/weird-old-medical-treatments/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organichttps://www.healthline.com/health/diet-and-weight-loss/tapeworm-diethttps://bonesdontlie.wordpress.com/2015/04/08/new-morbid-terminology-corpse-medicine/#:~:text=Corpse%20medicine%2C%20or%20medical%20cannibalism,organ%20transplant%20and%20blood%20transfusions.&text=This%20medicine%20wasn't%20just,was%20a%20hot%20medical%20commodity.https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-gruesome-history-of-eating-corpses-as-medicine-82360284/

What is the dark web? Well, we’re still not completely sure, but boy are we interested! In episode 5, we dive into the history of the dark web and discuss a few spooky cases dealing with suspected human trafficking and hired hitmen. Tiger’s are mentioned, and we also chat about our adoration of Love Island UK.  Rachel's Sources:https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2018/01/25/a-church-elders-ashley-madison-affairs-led-him-to-the-dark-web-and-murder-police-say/https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/3359780-Criminal-Complaint-Allwine-Stephen.html?embed=true&pdf=false&responsive=false&sidebar=false&text=falsehttps://www.fox9.com/news/stephen-allwine-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-wifes-murderhttps://criminal.findlaw.com/criminal-charges/dark-web-crimes.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_webSam's Sources:https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/jul/07/chloe-ayling-anything-think-free-just-got-to-dohttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abduction_of_Chloe_Ayling

On this episode, the beetches discuss haunted places in the “land of (more than) 10,000 lakes”, Minnesota. We also chat about brain eating amoebas, the “Twin Titties”, and call out the movie “The Houses That October Built 2”. Sam also debuts her first official podcast Bob Dylan impression (more to come).Rachel's Sources:Ghost Adventures, S13 Ep7-Nopeming Sanetoriumhttps://www.coolkidfacts.com/minnesota-facts/ https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/states/minnesota/https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/lifestyle/1709914-A-lot-of-people-died-here-Nopeming-has-embraced-its-identity-as-a-paranormal-destinationhttps://www.museumofhealthcare.ca/explore/exhibits/breath/collapse-therapies.htmlhttps://www.cdc.gov/tb/publications/faqs/default.htm#tabs-1061786-3Sam's Sources:

In this episode the beetches discuss the Satanic Panic craze. They also do a shallow dive in to their deeply f**cked religious pasts and talk about the hidden dangers of boiling hot water in the microwave. Rachel's Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McMartin_preschool_trialhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Day-care_sex-abuse_hysteriaSam's Sources:https://www.vox.com/2016/10/30/13413864/satanic-panic-ritual-abuse-history-explained

Your beetches Sammy Snake and Rachel Rat Ball talk about crazy theme parks, including tragic Disney accidents and the problematic Action Park. Other topics covered include: what we would throw down bottomless pits, sex-themed amusement parks, how long a mile is, and brainstorming possible nicknames for one another. Rachel's Sources:Class Action Park (2020) HBO Maxhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Action_Parkhttps://www.history.com/news/the-rise-and-fall-of-action-park-new-jerseys-most-dangerous-water-parkSam's Sources:Background:https://www.wkw.com/premises-liability/faqs/are-amusement-parks-dangeroushttps://caraccidentsinorlando.com/theme-park-accident-statistics/#:~:text=%E2%80%93%20An%20estimated%204%2C400%20children%20are,on%20an%20amusement%20park%20ride.https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/amusement-parks/worlds-strangest-theme-parksDisney:https://www.cheatsheet.com/health-fitness/the-most-horrifying-accidents-and-deaths-in-disney-theme-park-history.html/https://www.nbc26.com/news/national/9-tragic-deaths-that-happened-at-walt-disney-worldhttps://www.floridainjurylawyers.com/blog/timeline-deaths-and-accidents-at-disney/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_incidents_at_Walt_Disney_World

The first episode, where the beetches discuss cursed paintings, dybbuk boxes, and Rachel's dad's creepy basement...among other things. On this first episode, the beetches still thought they would play a drinking game every episode...the game has now changed, but the drinking will always stay!Rachel's Sources:Vice Article: https://rb.gy/9b24wlWikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dybbuk_box, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DybbukE! Online: https://eonli.ne/3dXNNcMSam's Sources:Horror News: https://horrornews.net/124777/anguished-man-look-worlds-haunted-painting/Live About: https://www.liveabout.com/the-anguished-man-a-haunted-painting-3973896