Welcome to our coven. Join Cassie, Mackenzie, and Brittani as they swap stories from the darkest corners of the world. No topic is too macabre, and the wine never stops flowing... so light a candle and listen. This is Dark Etc...
Freshen up on ancient civilizations as MacKenzie shows you how two brothers were able to start a phony sacrificial cult in Mexico. Get witchy with Brittani as she discusses the unsolved murder of Charles Walton and the supernatural frenzy it sparked. And charge your favorite crystal before Cassie ruins them forever by explaining the bloody path they take on the way to the consumer.
Get on the waiting list early after Cassie enlightens you to the ugly truth about organ harvesting. Let's get stalking with MacKenzie as she talks about a not so paranormal entity terrorizing two young girls. And keep an eye on your taxi driver as Brittani leads you into a clandestine human trafficking operation in the Nigerian forest.
Face your fear of clowns as Brittani dives into the history of coulrophobia and the performers who inspired it. Go on the hunt with Cassie as she tells about the reign of terror of the Champawat Tiger, India's most deadly feline. And enjoy some fava beans and nice chianti with MacKenzie as she courses a meal with Armin Meiwes, the cannibalistic Master Butcher of Germany.
Save room for seconds with MacKenzie as she recalls the history of Tarrare, France's most bizarre polyphagist. Love the skin you're in as Brittani discusses the rare medical anomaly of parasitic twinning. And double check your carbon monoxide detector with Cassie as she tells a not so paranormal ghost story.
Count down to the end of the world with Cassie as she explores some the most famous failed doomsday predictions. Don't look under the waterbed as MacKenzie recalls the tragic murder of Maddie Clifton. And ignore the call of the void as Brittani gets into the Golden Gate Bridge's dark history as one of the top suicide spots in the world.
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Dark Etc has their first guest on the show and first contest giveaway. Join MacKenzie, Cassie, and Brittani as they interview their favorite chef/metalhead Brian Manowitz, aka The Vegan Black Metal Chef. From veganism, to black metal, to cannibalism... it is all on the table in this very special episode.
It's that time of year again...the weather is cold, the nights are spooky, and Halloween is upon us. Join our coven as we combine our voices to craft a special episode of Dark Etc in which we focus on a single topic. In this collaborative episode we have fixed our gazes on two of the most sadistic murderers in recent history...the Toolbox Killers. From their separate beginnings as violent criminals, to their murder fantasies shared in jail, we will follow their sadistic journey as they cement themselves in the darkest parts of history.
Watch out for sadistic neighborhood children as MacKenzie recalls the horrific torture and murder of Sylvia Likens. Board the Essex with Brittani and embark on the treacherous whaling mission that inspired Moby Dick. And explore your pagan origins with Cassie as she discusses the life and practices of famous occultist Aleister Crowley.
Prepare your last words as Cassie discusses the death penalty, from its modern methods to its brutal mishaps. Join MacKenzie on a witch hunt as she investigates the devastating McMartin Preschool satanic sex scandal. And finally, keep your holy wives to a minimum as Brittani tells you about Adrian Lim, Singapore's infamous con artist and child murderer.
Keep things neat and orderly with Brittani as she explores the Collyer brothers' hoarder mansion.Say "Nevermore" to happiness and joy as Cassie recalls the tragic life of Edgar Allan Poe. And stay out of the forest as MacKenzie examines the terrifying myth of the human-hunting Wendigo.
Episode 25:Join MacKenzie as she dives into the crimes of Ward Weaver III and the rest of his twisted family tree. Open your mind to the unknown as Brittani investigates psychic detectives and the crimes they help solve. And turn up the heat with Cassie as she tells erotic tales starring lovers from beyond the grave.
Be careful not to catch tuberculosis with Cassie as you exhume the body of Mercy Brown, America's first potential female vampire. Get revenge with MacKenzie as she tells you about the unstoppable Killdozer and the destruction it wreaked on anything in its path. And uncover the secrets of the beyond as Brittani exposes the trickery of the infamous Helen Duncan.
Check your sanity at the door as Brittani explores the eerie history of lighthouses and their keepers. Join Cassie on a renovation from hell as she tells you about the Bretzius family and the nightmare they discovered in their new home. And finally, stand up against authority with MacKenzie as she revisits one of psychology's most shocking experiments.
Celebrate the dark side of love with your coven in this special Valentine's day episode.Observe a romantic match made in hell as MacKenzie recalls the tale of Canada's most hated couple... the Ken and Barbie Killers. Learn all about hybristophilia with Brittani, and dissect exactly what makes women fall in love with murderers and rapists. And for those still searching for love, be sure to conduct a thorough background check on your future dates as Cassie guides you through Tinder's darkest horror stories.
Love your favorite musicians as long as you can before Cassie teaches you about the tragic 27 Club and its victims. Keep your mistress away from sharp objects while you journey with MacKenzie to visit Sada Abe, Japan's most notorious geisha. And finally, hide your kids as Brittani explores the mysterious disappearance of the Sodder children.
Be cautious choosing your primary care physician after Brittani details the barbaric and deceptive practices of Dr. John Schneeberger. Join Cassie as she explores the darker side of the animal kingdom, from murderous meerkats to suicidal tarsiers. And revisit one of America's most notorious unsolved crimes as MacKenzie details the mysterious case of the Borden Axe Murders.
Remember to honor and cherish your wife as MacKenzie tells you about history's most infamous widow maker Giulia Tofana. Keep an eye on your kids as Brittani explores the tragic origin of the Charlie No Face urban legend. And don't forget to take notes as Cassie teaches you about cult recruitment tactics and how to spot them before it's too late.
At long last, our favorite time of the year is finally here. Join us for a special episode as we celebrate the true highlight of the holiday season... Halloween. Trade in your candy for wine, leave your costumes at the door, and spend Halloween with your coven. First, see where it all began as Cassie explains the mystic origins of Halloween. Next, go trick or treating with Brittani as she describes the tragic final night of Maria Ciallella. And finally, scare yourself to death with MacKenzie as she visits (but definitely refuses to enter) the world's most controversial haunted house... McKamey Manor.
Keep your distance as Brittani draws you in to the mysterious and potentially toxic death of Gloria Ramirez. Try not to lose your mind as MacKenzie takes you on a tour of Willowbrook asylum and the horrible experiment conducted there. And please hold your flash photography until the end of the episode as Cassie tells you about the suicide of Joy Division's frontman Ian Curtis.
Hold your breath with Cassie as she walks you through (not over) some of the oldest cemetery superstitions. Keep an eye on your relatives as Brittani reflects upon the mysterious shared hysteria and suicide of India's Chundawat family.And drink responsibility with MacKenzie as she exposes the murderous addiction of Canada's Boozing Barber, Gilbert Paul Jordan.
Take a stroll through Russia's cemeteries with MacKenzie as she examines Anatoly Moskvin, the infamous Lord of the Mummies. Grab some popcorn and tissues as Cassie reflects on the Brandon Lee's career-defining performance and untimely death in The Crow. And stay out of the basement while Brittani tells you about Elisabeth Fritzl's horrific imprisonment at the hands of her own father.
Time travel to medieval France with Brittani to visit patron of the arts and potential child-killer Gilles De Rais. Install home security cameras with MacKenzie as you try to catch the Westfield Watcher. And save room for seconds with Cassie as she talks about Pakistan's infamous corpse eating brothers.
Prepare your offering to the gods as Cassie teaches you about ritual human sacrifice. Bring out your dead with Brittani as she revisits The Black Death and the bird-masked plague doctors. And be sure to warm up for wrestling practice with MacKenzie as she tells you about insanity and murder at Foxcatcher Farm.
Store your toys safely in the attic as MacKenzie narrates the most haunted doll legends in history. Chart a large burial plot with Cassie as she explores the Philippines' populous cemetery slums. And alert your neighbors to frozen danger as Brittani guides you through one of Alaska's most deadly shooting sprees.
Practice your stop, drop, and roll technique with Brittani as she teaches you about the murderous arsonist Debora Green. Remember to never hitchhike as MacKenzie locks you into the Girl in the Box case. And plan your future murder with Cassie as she walks you through the top five most deadly poisons.”
Take one last shot of whiskey with Cassie before she exposes the polarizing history of the Jameson cannibalism scandal. Go dumpster diving with Brittani as you learn about one of China's biggest unsolved crimes... the murder of Diao Aiqing. And make sure to stock up on silver bullets with MacKenzie as you prepare to hunt the Beast of Gevaudan.
Watch where you get your meat after MacKenzie covers serial killer Joe Metheny.Consider cremation as Cassie discusses the sick practices of necrophiliac Victor Ardisson. And improve the quality of your dreams as Brittani teaches you how to avoid sleep paralysis demons.
Stay close to Brittani as she navigates around Blood Mountain in search of serial killer Gary Michael Hilton. Take a tour of the underworld with MacKenzie as she teaches you about some of the world's most feared and worshipped gods of death. And consult the spirits with Cassie as you learn about the origins of the mysterious Ouija board.
Remember that death is always around the corner as Cassie teaches you about memento mori. Don't drink the Kool-Aid with Brittani as you visit the sadistic cult of the Ant Hill Kids. And test the limits of your skepticism with MacKenzie as she examines the supernatural murder of Teresita Basa.
Pack your bags for a nightmare vacation as you board the Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 with MacKenzie. Bring a flashlight as Cassie navigates through the dark maze of the Paris Catacombs. And don't flaunt your wealth while Brittani covers Raya and Sakina Ali Hammam, Egypt's most notorious killer sisters.
Jump in your time traveling machine with Brittani as she examines the sadistic practices of Nazi doctor Josef Mengele. Get ready to sing like a canary as MacKenzie walks you through some of the most gruesome torture methods in history. And leave your tarot cards at home as Cassie exposes the techniques behind psychic scams.
Forget your traditional funeral plans and get ready to ditch the coffin as Cassie teaches you about modern day burial alternatives. Listen closely as Brittani investigates the murder of the Most Hated Woman in America (but Most Beloved Atheist in our hearts). And remember that it's all just a simulation as MacKenzie brings you into the Stanford Prison Experiment.
Be thankful for your mom (and be sure to hug her) after listening to MacKenzie describe the sick practices of Munchausens Syndrome by Proxy. Consider life on the other side with Cassie as she examines Satanism from its origins to its modern day activism. And get lost with Brittani as she unravels the secrets of Roanoke's missing colony.
Beware of vengeful owl women as Brittani teaches you about the legend of Mexico's La Lechuza. Bring out your hiking gear with MacKenzie as we explore Japan's tragic Suicide Forest. And don't forget to cover your birthmarks as we revisit the Salem Witch Trials.
The coven lights it's first candle. Tune in as Cassie tells you about the controversy behind the making of Nosferatu. MacKenzie turns back the clock to medieval Hungary, where we bathe in blood with the world's first female serial killer Elizabeth Bathory. And Brittani will make your head turn 360 degrees with the true tale of the exorcism of Roland Doe.