Dark Chatter

Have you ever wandered into an abandoned house seeking what goes bump in the night? Did you find it, or did it find you!? In this episode, Meg covers a tale of teenagers who set out one night to do just that, but to their surprise, it wasn't the ghosts that greeted them. What should have been an innocent night of ghost hunting turned into pure terror for Utah teens in the fall of 1997. Jump back to 1984 with Nicole to when a young Janel Mathews, fresh home from her school Christmas pageant, came face to face with a monster whose twisted motives are unclear to this day.

People's Temple Cult Part 2 Join the girls as Meg walks us through the events that led Reverend Jim Jones Sr to move 1,000 of his church members to a Guyanese jungle and establish the infamous Jonestown settlement. His growing paranoia and double standards escalate, creating unrest among some of his followers when an ill-fated visit from American diplomates and journalists triggers Jones to order the unthinkable of his followers. Meg outlines the details of the final days, along with the incredible stories of those who survived the massacre. Buckle up for this doozy!!

Happy Holidays Darklings! We bring you a mini-episode where Nicole recounts the events that tragically took place on July 6th, 1944; the Hartford Circus fire is known as one of the most deadly and tragic disasters in circus history. Hundreds of audience members, primarily women and children lost their lives. Nicole walks us through the timeline leading up to the disaster and how some became true heroes in the face of unimaginable dangers!

Has the curse morphed? Is something haunting Jessica?Join us as she shares the creepy things happening while she sleeps! Nicole shares the heart-breaking tale of Lela and Ramond Howard and their final drive. Meg wraps it up with part 1 of the Peoples Temple Cult and the early life of Reverend Jim Jones. You don't want to miss this episode! - Dedicated to Sophie

Meg and Nicole were left unsupervised again! ( insert diabolical laugh here) Join us as Nicole takes us underground to the Capuchin Catacombs of Palermo. Make sure you have your death outfits prepped, and your family knows to make those regular payments for your afterlife of style! Then help us uncover the truth behind Rudolph Fentz and his alleged time travel to time square in 1950. Incredible proof of time travel or an elaborate hoax? You tell us!

The curse seems to be lifting! Fingers crossed, knock on wood! We have a collection of mysteries for you in honor of the spooky season. We start with Jessica taking us deep into Alabama with the legend of "hugging Molly" and her affectionate screaming. Meg jumps us over to Japan. Did a legendary fox demon escape the Sessho-Seki, aka the killing stone? You tell us what you think. Lastly, Nicole shares the tragic story of Shauna Howe, a beautiful little girl given justice after ten years as a cold case.

Let's not get our hopes up, BUT we may have a curse-free episode on our hands' people!!! CODE Is it broken?! Fingers crossed, darklings, the curse may be lifting just in time for Spooky Season!! In honor of the return of our beloved fall season, this episode jumps right into ancient Celtic mythology and folklore as we meet the terrifying power that is The Morrigan. Then Nicole shares why you should always lock your doors and check your attic spaces; you never know when a freakishly skinny man will hide out and kill you.

Y'all, we can't make this stuff up! This curse is some B.S.! Whelp, apparently, our new reality is the curse, so with that being said, joined our cursed asses in our latest episode! Meg's big shiny Blue Yeti microphone magically teleports to a cave. Nicole recounts a crime from her childhood that has stayed with her; the highly televised disappearance of Poly Clasp was too close to home. Meg begins what she hopes to be a fun series of stories on Celtic deities while unknowingly in an audio-cursed cave. If you like ravens and crows, though, listen carefully! Disclaimer we apologize for the poor audio when Meg talks. Meg - "Eff you curse!"

Well, no surprise, we are still cursed! Technical difficulties, mysterious glitches, vanishing files, illnesses, and wi-fi failures; and no, that isn't a summary of a segment. It is a sad summary of our lives as of late... BUT! We won't go down without one hell of a "Control, Alt, Delete" loaded fight! We are women; hear us roar!!!!!As in, listen in to our latest episode for a bit of Meg recounting the heroic efforts of a mother who wouldn't let a cartel gang get away with kidnapping her daughter. Joan Risch, murder or faked death? Nicole leads us through the last day she was seen and the possible explanations for her disappearance.

Yep, we're still cursed! Curse or no curse, we press on with episode 28. Meg talks about the one spot in Redlands that Nicole will absolutely not go, hear why Prospect Park is a legendary paranormal hot spot with all the dark vibes. Nicole shares the remarkable life story of a real life Olivia Benson, Lisa McVey badass of the century!

Full disclosure, we've been cursed!After a long hiatus, we've managed to combat the curse of technical difficulties and record an episode! So, join us for Episode 27 where Nicole leads us through the mysterious story of young Penn State student Betsy Aardsma whose time in the library stacks didn't go as planned! Then Meg recounts the twisted love triangle that played out on chatrooms and instant messenger (throw back!); where anyone can be anyone but honest. Loads of turns and WTF moments to be had in this episode that you don't want to miss!

Raise your glass and jump into the story behind America's first child kidnapped for ransom. Then Jess (who is back!) recounts the widely unknow history that developed one of the most famous cities in the world... Hollywood! Meg gets in touch with her "paranormally" roots telling the tail of the mysterious and unsolved disappearance of the Flannan Isle lighthouse keepers.

In this episode Meg wraps our minds around a modern day body snatching nightmare that takes ghoulish to a whole new level! At least Karma has a sweet ending in this one. Then we get angry as Nicole recounts the heartbreaking story of a young woman who just wanted to live her life, and one community that was ruled by fear. Poor Kitty.

We're back with a lot to say in this particularly dark episode. Nicole takes us through the disturbingly bizarre case of a young boy gone missing only to be "found" years later in Spain, find out what happened when Nicholas Barclay reunited with his family. Jessica takes us on a walk with Misha and the Wolves during WWII to fact check a women's claims of being a "hidden Child". Finally Meg recounts the crimes committed and lies told by Canada's most notorious serial killers Paul and Karla aka The Ken and Barbie killers.

Well well well, another twin story! Is it nature or nurture? You decide after hearing the unbelievable tale of the Jim twins. Then explore the ripple effect of one murder suicide pact that possibly changed the course of history, could WWI have been prevented by a little fatherly love? Finally, what do you do if your child is being groomed by a stranger you may have trusted? Join us for the strange and tragic story of Asha Degree.

Happy New Year! What better way to get 2022 kicked off then hanging out with the delightful ladies of Dark Chatter! Join us for a true riches to rags story, a young women raised on the finer things reduced to a clumsy spy in World War I. Mata Hari overcame every obstacle that life would throw at her up until, love and war collided. Spoiler alert* Love did not prevail! Next dive into local folklore with us as the back story of a famous beast is revealed. What awful things happen to create the legendary Wendigo? Ending on a rather somber note, imagine what it would be like to die alone and then if that wasn't bad enough to have no one miss you.... let alone find your body!?

Join us for a fascinating dive into the life and adventures of the amazing Josephine Baker, and how she used her star power to her advantage while serving in the French Resistance! Have you ever contemplated what makes a serial killer and what defines the term? In this episode the hosts discuss the inner workings of killers, and how far one man would go to cover up his murderous nature. Finally, we hear the startling history of Vermont's Bennington Triangle, a place the Natives warned against, and the bodies that have never been found.

On this episode the hosts minus one, hit you with our best shot while exploring the strange and bizarre case of a young woman who had a tendency to disappear only to return days or weeks later with absolutely no memory of her lost time. Then they dive into the late 1800's to discuss one of London's most notorious and long standing gangs the Forty Elephants!

This episode Meg tries to outsmart Nicole with a curve ball segment that finds Civil War folklore supported by modern science. While Nicole schools Meg on Serial Killers 101, and how so many are tied together. Wounds glow and life imitates art in this episode but in our defense, the nerds were left unsupervised again...

Happy Debut-versary darklings!! One year to the day the hosts of Dark Chatter released their first EVER podcast episode, now we hope you'll join us for our 18th episode full of dark tales and spoiler alerts! With the tripod reunited the gang is back on track and ready to piss off the Triads. Just kidding Triad people we come in peace! This episode explores the deadly curse of the Lee family and the tragic yet mysterious deaths of Bruce and Branden Lee. Then Meg try's desperately to solve Edgar Allen Poe's murder only to be distracted by rumors that he possessed mystical powers. Who put Bella in the wytch elm tree? The team tries to unravel the age old mystery of the unidentified skeleton found in a hollow tree in England.

One leg short of a full tri-pod, two of the hosts geek out a little to hard over double murder coverage and one twisted mental hospital with too many "forensic patients". Veer off course with Meg and Nicole and explore the series of unfortunate events in Texarkana's history. Then dive into the history of Patton State Hospital, a mental hospital / prison for the criminally insane built on tribal land (because nothing could go wrong in that scenario, right? ) Join us for another fun, wit packed episode of Dark Chatter!

Is nothing sacred anymore!? Can't a lady try to sell a table without getting hit on... in tremendously creepy fashion? The answer, apparently not! Join us for an episode full of what the heck moments and some fun twists while we say a heartfelt thank you to our listeners for helping us reach 2,000 Downloads!! You are truly the best Darkling's! Episode 16 starts with a Facebook table sale FAIL. To more bad*ss sisters who took it upon themselves to give the Nazi's the middle finger! To an F-5 tornado that may have provided the perfect cover for a kidnapping and attempted ransom. Rounding the episode off on a rather cheerful note, a cancer survivor turned doctor will join the ranks of astronauts making their trips to outer space! #weloveyoudarklings #twothousanddownloads

Surprise surprise, we are still talking about murders! Yay!!!! But really, we are. In our 15th episode Nicole shares the heart wrenching story of an aspiring gymnast who tragically falls for a stalkers rouse. Jess lightens the mood with a heroic tale of bravery from 1888, when a teenage school teacher decided to say "not today satin" and save 13 children from one of the deadliest storms in US history. All the while, Meg continues to tango with the mafia by recounting yet another suspicious story from the golden era of organized crime! Seriously, you don't want to miss this "what the heck?" filled episode with your favorite friends! #StanleyTucci @StanleyTucci

Nothing is ever as simple as it seems right!? The history, myths and crimes covered in this episode are no different. The history of our home town and favorite cemetery is more complex than we ever knew. One of Greek mythologies most famous villains may not have been a bad girl at all. Finally, who in the world doesn't report a child missing? Bad people, that's who! The bonds of sisterhood are strong in this episode and you won't want to miss it!

How often do you listen to your instincts? Probably not enough, am I right? Trust the gut in this episode, and maybe your friends gut too or you just might wind up dead. At least that is what we learn from this little bastard... that is James Dean's famous and fatal 550 Porsche and it's legendary curse. And be careful while celebrating Whit Monday in Erdington England, women have a horrifying tendency to turn up in a ditch once the festivities have ended! Finally, NEVER trust a creepy politician with you adolescent daughter... especially alone on over night trips.....Duh!

Let's talk about alleged, supposed, possible murders..... Get into detective mode with the hosts as they theorize if the death of Karyn Kupcinet was a freak accident caused by drug use or a plot to cover up the plan to assassinate JFK. Can you accidentally break your own hyoid bone? Then find out how badass nurses really are, especially when encountering their would be murderer! Get out your Beatles albums and search for clues into one of the biggest conspiracy theories the music industry/ the world has ever seen! Who are you really Sir McCartney?

Things get spooky as the hosts discuss the unsolved disappearance of a 9 year old girl taken from her home in New Mexico. Meg shares a terrifying real life encounter with a dark entity hell bent on bending her to its will. Then travel deep into Jamaican folklore to discern truth from myth about the life of an infamous white witch. Get your sage ready for this haunted episode!

In this episode the Dark Chatter our hosts combine their efforts, to explore the various stories of demonic or slightly possessed dolls! Join us as we venture to the shores of Japan, where a little girl gave everything to her favorite doll, perhaps even her soul? Then to the states, where what should have been a childhood infatuation became a legendary life long obsession. Finally, the first of its kind among teddy bears; was he a childhood hero or terror? Decide for yourself, or share your own experiences, in this dive into haunted dolls with the girls of Dark Chatter.

In this episode the hosts explore the mystery of stolen baby Paul and how he ties to the tragedy of twins Jack and Jill. Then they "Ground" themselves for the terrifying history of the curse of Flight 191! Is it possible that the great Abraham Lincoln foretold his untimely demise? Find out in this twisty twirly episode of Dark Chatter! Plus listen in for the ridiculous things Megs husbands has to deal with! #Darkchatter #warhorns #Ablincolntextinghiswife

The girls are back! In Episode 8 join hosts to uncover one of Florida's most unspeakable horrors in the history of the Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys. Then get a bit scientific while exploring a case of shared delusional disorder also known as Folie à deux ('madness for two'). In France a mother commits the ultimate betrayal, the hosts discuss the tragic life of Blanche Monnier "The Confined Woman of Poitiers". #No, They're Not Fairies, Meg! #I Do Declare, I Disagree! #She Done It #Blame It On Romance

In this Holiday Special episode, the hosts invite you into their inner triangle with warm tidings stemming from a dark but harrowing tale of survival. Dig deep into a 75-year-old Christmas Eve mystery of fire and five children gone forever. Then fall in love with Portugal’s beautiful corpse queen and her tragic romance.

Catch up with the hosts as they record remotely for the first time! Tune in for the dark and sinister true story behind the Pied Piper fairy tale, dive into the icy depths of Lake Superior and explore the ship that became a tomb and meet a man who makes his living off your dying wishes!

Episode 5 starts with a laugh a little POEtry, a Sicilian poison queen, an unsolved disappearance, and a whole lot of chatter! Join our hosts for their latest adventure discussing Edgar Allan Poe, Aqua Tofana, and the missing but not forgotten Evelyn Grace.

Travel back in time with our hosts in Episode 4 of Dark Chatter as they revisit the origins of vampiric creatures around the world, tell the tale of mysterious green children found wandering, and the superstitions that made Friday the 13th notoriously unlucky! #Fridaythe13th #thewaysofthedemon

Episode 3 bonus content, the Dark Chatter hosts share the backstories that lead them to be interested in the paranormal and strange! Learn more about what makes us, us in this bonus episode!

Happy Halloween! In honor of this Spooktacular holiday the Dark Chatter hosts dive into the history behind Halloween, tell the tale of the man who "killed Halloween" and discuss the tragic story behind the ghost of the Hollywood sign! 

In the second episode, Chatter gets especially dark as the hosts discuss an unexplained disappearance, a troubling lineage, and the brutal murder and torment of a Virginia family.#punchableFace #liketheketchup #DarkChatter

In our debut episode, we chat about a murder trial conviction gone wrong, explore the possibility that William Shakespeare may not have penned all of his famous works, and consider the baffling case of a woman's untimely demise. #donutboxouijiboard #youdoneit #icantseewhenilaugh