Deadtime Storiez

We've had some crazy stuff going on in our lives, but that won't stop us from bringing you the 2-star content you know and love(?)! This episode is full of ghosts, and men, and honestly we don't know which is scarier? In honor of Women's History Month, Sarah starts us out with not one, but two stories about ghost women. Though they may be spirits, even in life and death we have to say 'good for her'. Stephanie finishes off the episode with a story where no one dies! But a white man is on his bullshit, and does con multiple people out of more money than anyone would have guessed. Who is Zach Horwitz and who is Zach Avery, and why have we never seen them in the same room at the same time?? On a separate note, we seem to be catching these weird noises (or transmissions?) in our audio. We can't quite make out what it is... if you can understand it, please let us know! And we're still looking for Kristina and we're starting to get a little worried. So if you hear from her, or have any idea where she got of to, hit us up!

Have you ever been to a Waffle House? Do you want me to describe it to you? But seriously, you know we love our Waffle House here at Deadtime Storiez, and we might love it even more if we got the type of tip that Tonda Dickerson received in the early 2000's. Tonda Dickerson was waitressing one day when a patron tipped her a lottery ticket. That ticket was about to change her life forever...and not necessarily in a good way. Stephanie wraps up our episode with the incredibly unsettling story of the Manila Film Center. An entire, huge, film center built in only THREE days....what could go wrong?? Well...the massive amount of ghosts that remain might be able to tell you. We thank you so much for being patient with us as we figure out where the world of Deadtime Storiez is heading next. We also need to figure out where Kristina is???

We're back babiez!!! And we're still getting our sealegs here, so please forgive any weird audio quality. (we're also getting some weird interference at the end of episodes now, but I don't think it's anything to worry about) Sarah starts us off with a good ol' fashioned ghost story from Overton Missouri. Legend says, if you see a Black Carriage while driving in Overton it's a bad sign. How did the Black Carriage come to be? Well you will have to listen to find out. Stephanie wraps up with some updates to previous stories! And by previous we mean within the first 100 episodes!! She's got updates to both the Boy in the Box and the Somerton Man. We're so excited to be back on the air again! We can't thank you all enough for your continued support. We'll be back in a couple of weeks, and, in the meantime....if you hear anything from Kristina please tell her to contact us

We're back-back-back AGAIN! As you all know we took a little hiatus, and had to recover from some major inter-world jet-lag, but we promised we would be back in January and Here. We. Are. We have some newz, some updatez, and most importantly - our next episode release date! We'll be coming to your ears with a brand new, full length episode on Sunday, February 12. In the meantime, don't be a stranger and reach out to us! We'd love to hear your thoughts on where Deadtime Storiez will be heading in the future. And if anyone has heard from Kristina, please tell us, we would like to speak with you.

Will Sarah and Stephanie ever return home? Or will they be stuck in this other dimension forever?? There's only one way to find out! Tune in to the final installment of Guestoberfest V.5 to have all your questions answered .... maybe. We'd like to give a Huge THANK YOU to all of our Guests this month: Kay the old Crone - TNutt Dusty Coffers, Tyrone, and others - Josh Hawkins The Fierce Queen and Candace the Broad - The Zany Thing and Kristina as ...Kristina (also, we haven't seen her lately, if anyone has any idea where she is - tell her to call us) HAPPY HALLOWEEN YA FILTHY ANIMALS Deadtime Storiez will return with new episodes in January of 2023.

EVERYTHING IS FINE ...... Totally Fine.... Sarah and Stephanie are still on their COMPLETELY PLANNED quest, and I'm still doing a great job holding down the fort. Looks like this week they have to find a special Mask? That will apparently look good on any wall it's placed on? ((between us, I'm beginning to think they were sent on a quest to furnish someone's home...but that's just my *Kristina* humble opinion)) They have to find a mask that's held by a Fierce Queen, and participate in a Bathroom Ball to win it. Do they win the mask? Are they one-quest closer to coming home??* *I hope not, cause I think I'm getting the hang of this thing... might start releasing my own episodes soon.......

So.............I suppose Stephanie and Sarah are still stuck in the upside-down....the oopsie-daisy.....the whoopsie-poopsie...the....WHATEVER!! Either way they're still not here - and I'm (Kristina) still holding down the fort. **successfully if they ask** Looks like Sarah and Stephanie are out on Quest #2, where they have to find and subdue a monster...? Sounds dangerous, and terrifying, and...like I'm really glad to NOT be there. Stay tuned to hear if they conquer this quest and are any closer to coming home. And..I mean...If they don't come home, ya know..we'll make it work. Right? ....Right?!

Ummmmmmmmm........ Well, this certainly wasn't expected. Sarah and Stephanie seem to have found themselves sucked into another dimension (?), another world (?), just an overall topsy-turvy upside-down space. According to the Old Crone they met, this new land is called "Killadelphia" and they are going to have to complete some tasks before they can find their way home. In the meantime, I'll be here (Kristina of course) to make sure that all of their content is uploaded. But don't worry everyone, this is all completely normal. Completely fine. It's fine. Everything is fine. ....tune in next week to find out what other Quests they have to complete!

ONE MORE WEEK UNTIL GUESTOBERFEST '22!!!! Who's ready?? Cause we sure are!! In the meantime, please enjoy another one of our favorite episodes of Guestoberfest-past: This month is Guestober! For the spookiest month of the year, we're celebrating by bringing guests on for every episode of October. Our second guest is a close friend and fan of the show. Teresa Nutter is an incredible comedian, improv artist, and actress in Philadelphia. She tells us her own personal encounters with the other side while we also celebrate Stephanie's birthday! Learn about Gritty, hear our last scheduled promo with Southern Spirits Podcast, and an especially fun Fetish Five.

We're back with another REWIND!! Which means we are officially one week closer to GUESTOBERFEST **airhorn** We continue our rewind countdown with an episode we both consider to be one of our scariest. Originally airing in 2018 and titled "Take Care of Yourselves, and Each Other", this episode was the only time we felt the need to cleanse the space with sage both before and after recording. ....take that as you will (we take it as scary) Please sit back, relax, and enjoy this revisit of a Guestoberfest past!! ---This week's guest asked to remain anonymous. For the purpose of our show, he's going by Aaron. Since the age of five, Aaron began to notice a dark presence in his parents' bedroom at night. After his father's death, he believes he has inherited what he calls his “attachment.” The greatest terror is not what it has done to Aaron directly, but to his loved ones.

The countdown to Guestoberfest BEGINS!!!! T-Minus 3 weeks until the first episode drops and we can't freakin' wait! To help get us in the spooky mood we'll be revisiting our favorite episodes of Guestoberfest past. And what better way to start than with the very first episode of Guestoberfest ever?? Take a trip back to 2018 with our good friend, and Guest, Josh Hitchens!! ***insert time travel noise here*** We're declaring this month: Guestober! For the spookiest month of the year, we wanted to celebrate by bringing guests on for every episode of October. Our first one is a real scream. Josh Hitchens is an esteemed Philadelphia director, actor, and playwright. His works do often lean towards the macabre and eerie, but they are also heartfelt and enriching. He brings us three excerpts from his one man show: GHOST STORIES. Sarah and Stephanie saw it over the summer and have been clamoring to have Josh on as a guest ever since. After listening to his haunted tales, you'll understand why! For more on Josh, you can visit his website at: joshhitchens.weebly.com **Josh just released his latest book: Haunted History of Philadelphia. You can order your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/Haunted-History-Philadelphia-America/dp/1467151580

You read the title right - this weeks story is about the abduction of Elizabeth Smart. But, before we get to her story we have the story of another girl. A girl named Anne who loved her home so much she never wanted to part with it, even in death. The Burton Agnes Hall in Yorkshire England was built by Annes father, and when Anne passed away her final request was to have her head be buried in the home. Well, since that was a little weird, her family didn't do that and instead buried her fully intact in the church graveyard. But Anne wouldn't let her wishes go unfulfilled. In fact, she would scream her head off until they eventually moved her head back into the house. Don't worry though - that's not the end of the story. Tune in to hear Sarah tell the rest of the saga of the "Screaming Skull of Burton Agnes Hall" And to finish the episode Stephanie is bringing us the 1990's true crime abduction case of Elizabeth Smart. Elizabeth was taken from her bed in the middle of the night at knifepoint, and the only witness was her sister lying in the bed next to her. It seemed like Elizabeth would never make it back home - but she does. And how she does is one hell of a story.

We're officially one month away from our favorite time of year --- GUESTOBERFEST!!! We've got some big plans and guests lined up for this year, and we can't wait to bring it all to you! But in the meantime.... Stephanie starts us out with the unsolved mystery (murder?) of Jimmy Hoffa. Hoffa served as the President of a major labor union and made great strides for the working-person in America. That is..until he got roped in with some bad eggs. He was last seen in July 1975, and even though he was legally declared dead in 1982, no one really knows what happened to Jimmy Hoffa. Sarah takes us a little further back in history to 1184, to tell us all about the Erfurt Latrine Disaster. *used to be shithouse* When the floor gave way during a meeting called by Henry VI, 60+ people found themselves swimming in shit. Or, drowning in it rather. Because the floor that collapsed fell directly into the sewage sistern. What followed become known as one of the most unsettling, morbid, and strangely comic events of history. And what makes it even more strange is the theory that the entire event was setup..by the King..to kill his enemies/competition. Talk about one way to empty a load....

We've reached the finale of the Linda Hazzard and Starvation Heights' story. It's only fitting that for this episode, Linda was dead to begin with - because this final installment isn't about Linda, but rather the poor ghosts left behind still processing their trauma. And to continue with the ghost trend, Sarah has one more haunted tale. The S.S. Kamloops sunk to the bottom of Lake Superior in 1927 and remains there, intact, to this day. The Kamloops also holds the remains of a rather friendly underwater ghost named "Grandpa". If you have the diving prerequisites (and the guts!) you too can go down and visit Grandpa. **CONTENT WARNING** - Our final story includes child death Stephanie wraps up the episode with a story that ties back to her Satanic Panic series. The West Memphis Three were three young men convicted of the murders of three young boys in 1994. But, just because they were convicted however, that doesn't mean they did it. Buckle up because it's quite a bumpy ride to the end of this story. And while you will get off the ride with all your limbs intact, you'll certainly have a knot in your stomach.

And we're back! With the second installment of the Linda Hazzard story. **TRIGGER/CONTENT WARNING** this episode deals with subjects of disordered eating, abuse, & child death We last left Linda in Washington state working hard scamming people, and building her sanitarium. And we were introduced to the Williamson sisters, Claire and Dora. They would prove to be Linda's downfall (in the USA that is), and after one sister dies in Linda's care she's finally charged with murder. And that would be the end of the story, right? Maybe for anyone else, but not for Linda. Tune in to hear what happens after the trial, and be sure to check back next week for PART 3!!! Stephanie wraps up the episode with the true crime, mysterious death of Kendrick Johnson. After 17 year old student didn't come home from school, his parents knew something was terribly wrong. But no-one would have guessed what actually happened - and to this day no-one really knows what happened. Listen to the details for yourself and let us know what you think. For us though - we stand with Kendrick's family, we believe it was a murder and we believe it's been covered up and now done so at the detriment of the family of the victim. Justice for Kendrick and peace for his family.

Unfortunately you'll have to wait 1 more week to hear the 2nd part of Linda Hazzard's saga. But we will NEVER leave you without a new episode in your feed. So please enjoy an episode from one of our bonus series' "What That Ghost Do?" Season 1 Episode 3: Ghost Adventures Location: Moundsville Penitentiary, West Virginia Don't worry, we didn't forget about Zac and the crew! (just been a little busy with life things). But we're here to talk about the Moundsville Penitentiary. Where the ghosts are abundant and the history is weird. At this prison people were "cooked, stabbed, burned to death in pots....among other things" "Did you hear that???" We'll be back in your feed next week with Part 2 of Linda Hazzard and Starvation Heights. 2 sisters went in, only 1 came out - what happened? How did it happened? What were the repercussions? And...is this really the end of the story??? Tune in next week to find out!! If you enjoyed this bonus content, head on over to our Patreon page for more! www.patreon.com/deadtimestoriez

**CONTENT WARNING** this episode contains a lot of death...I mean A LOT. Stephanie starts the episode with a slew of weird and unusual deaths. All from the past decade. And when we say weird, we mean, WEIRD. It's not quite 1000 Ways To Die - but it's at least 20. Sarah wraps up the episode with the first installment of her series all about Linda Hazzard. **CONTENT Warning for Sarah's portion -- this story deals with disordered eating and starvation** In the early 1900's Linda Hazzard developed her method that was sure to cure all and anything that might ail you. And that method was fasting...And it went about as well as you can expect. Before she wrote her book, she already had one patient death on her chart and that's just the very beginning. Part 1 covers Linda's past, her method, and her death toll up until 1911. Part 2 will unearth her eventual demise. We're so excited to bring you our first partnership!!! Magic Mind is a fantastic energy-boosting, focus-flowing, stress-relieving supplement. We've been drinking one a day ourselves and been LOVING the results. Pop on over to: magicmind.co/storiez and use promo code: STORIEZ20 to save 40% on your subscription, or, 20% off your first purchase!

Less banter this week, because we want to jump right into our stories! Sarah starts us off with the tale of Andy the Goose. A goose born without feet, Andy seemed to be stuck to a life of hobbling until Gene Fleming came along. Creating a special pair of shoes for Andy, Gene gave him a new lease on life and a new job: as inspiration for all peoples with disabilities. Stephanie ends the episode by telling us all about "Choreomania" - also known as "The Dancing Plague". And it happened more than once! Multiple times between the 1300's - 1500's dancing outbreaks took place, some even resulting in death! But the scariest part of all - to this day no one knows the real causes of these events....

**TRIGGER WARNING** This episode touches on the topics of rape, incest, murder, and child death. Stephanie starts our episode out with a bang by telling us the true crime story of The Papin Sisters. In 1933 two sisters would reach the end of their patience. Having been dealt a bad hand from childhood, these sisters working as maids for an abusive boss, couldn't handle the capitalist bullshit any longer. In a gruesome attack, the Papin Sisters effectively ended their employment (and their freedom). Sarah finishes the episode with a good ol' Pennsylvania True Story-turned-Folklore. Elizabeth Wilson was set to hang for the death of her twin boys, but she was innocent and her brother William was going to get her acquited. However, much like the current legal system, William had many different hoops jump through to save his sisters life. Listen to the episode to find out, and find out how one of these siblings later became the "Pennsylvania Hermit". We're so excited to bring you our first partnership!!! Magic Mind is a fantastic energy-boosting, focus-flowing, stress-relieving supplement. We've been drinking one a day ourselves and been LOVING the results. Pop on over to: magicmind.co/storiez and use promo code: STORIEZ20 to save 40% on your subscription, or, 20% off your first purchase!

And they say "can we get a piece of glow tape on this bar?" ***crickets*** We're taking things a little bit lighter this week! (and a little bit cheesier..you know you love it.) Sarah starts out with Southeast Asia's Folklore Feminist Icon "The Pontianak". Her legend has its roots in Malaysia, Indonesia, & Singapore. And believe us, you don't want to meet her...or hear her...or even look at her! Stephanie wraps up by telling us all about the one white man who wanted to hunt witches before hunting witches was cool (hipster). Though Heinrich Kramer never successfully "convicted" a witch, he did write the book that would become the basis of the witch trials that started in 1560 (55 years after his death!) We're so excited to bring you our first partnership!!! Magic Mind is a fantastic energy-boosting, focus-flowing, stress-relieving supplement. We've been drinking one a day ourselves and been LOVING the results. Pop on over to: magicmind.co/storiez and use promo code: STORIEZ20 to save 40% on your subscription, or, 20% off your first purchase!

We're Baaaackkk!! It's the final installment in Stephanie's "Satanic Panic - Recovered Memory - Teal Swan - Cult?" Series! And don't worry, this final episode will tie everything together, in a way you'll never see coming. ****CONTENT WARNING**** Episode contains topics and descriptions of Suicide, Abuse, Self Harm, and Animal Cruelty. In this final chapter Stephanie dives deeper into Teal's past trauma, abuse, and the therapy she sought as an adult. Along with the descent into her "inner circle", and the controversies she currently faces. As the hired Private Investigator (main-character energy) Molly says "Is it a cult? ....hard maybe" We're so excited to bring you our first partnership!!! Magic Mind is a fantastic energy-boosting, focus-flowing, stress-relieving supplement. We've been drinking one a day ourselves and been LOVING the results. Pop on over to: magicmind.co/storiez and use promo code: STORIEZ20 to save 40% on your subscription, or, 20% off your first purchase!

Sometimes life gets in the way of even the best laid plans, and that happened to us this week - OOPS! But we'll never leave you empty handed! This weeks episode is our most recent "I SEEN'T it!" all about the recent A24 Film "Men". (which also seemed very fitting for the current times) It's unsettling, it's gross, it's scary, there's peepees out : It's MEN We'll be back with Pt. 2 of Stephanie's Deep-Dive into Teal Swan next week; same bat-time, same bat-channel. And, if you like this content there is SO MUCH MORE over on our patreon page. We have 3 different tiers, all with different bonus content. Check it out at: patreon.com/deadtimestoriez

We're continuing Stephanie's deep dive of topics, and this one is all about the "Spiritual Leader" Teal Swan. Just to recap: we went from Recovered Memory Therapy, to Satanic Panic, to false allegations, and now we're ending with a current cult leader! **Content warning for: suicide, abuse, and self harm** Teal Swan gained notoriety through her popular self-help YouTube videos and courses that taught a method called "The Completion Method". But what she is most known for is her method of dealing with suicidal ideologies. This episode is about her rise to fame, what her teachings are, and how they can turn problematic. And...while it's not an MLM - you can't convince us it's not a cult. If it looks like a cult, walks like a cult, and quacks like a cult -- it's a cult.

We're continuing the deep dive into Satanic Panic this week, but first! More ghosts!! The Blennerhassett Hotel in Parkersburg, West Virginia is home to AT LEAST 13 different ghosts. Built back in 1889, this hotel is still standing and operating to this day. Listen as Sarah tells the tales of 10 of the resident ghosts. With a 4.5 star rating of TripAdvisor...would you stay the night in this haunted hotel?? Ding-Ding. Stephanie wraps up with another installment of Satanic Panic. We discussed how it started, now lets talk about the effects and ultimately the consequences. Biggest consequence of all being that people got all up in arms about Child Satanic Abuse - but all that did was take focus and resources away from actual cases of abuse. Not to mention the poor people wrongly convicted on charges. And get ready, because next week is the 3rd installment! That's right, Stephanie has more to tell. So don't miss out!

Stephanie is kicking us off with the beginning of a multi-part series! And this first installment is laying the ground work for a big 2-part story. False Memory and Recovered Memory Therapy is where we start, then a book is release "Michelle Remembers", and we quickly begin the descent into moral panic. Or, as is more widely known, Satanic Panic. Tune in to hear how these points all connect, and keep listening each week as this story unravels. Sarah wraps up with the ghost (or poltergeist) tale of the Stratford Knockings. In 1850 Stratford Connecticut, a family was plagued for 7 months by an entity that liked to: knock on walls, scream, move things, levitate the children, and create dummies out of the families clothes that would appear when no one was around. And that's just the tip of the activity-iceburg!!

It's Throwback Thursday **airhorn** Both the girls have hectic schedules this week, AND in honor of our 4-year birthday, we have decided to take a week off and bring you an old favorite. We're throwing it all the way back to Episode 8 "First of All, I Wasn't Even The Killer" In one of our first spine chilling episodes, Stephanie tells the ghostly history of Chillingham Castle while Sarah will scare your pants off with the tale of the Dyatlov Pass Incident. We hope you enjoy this throwback content, and we'll be back on our regularly scheduled programming next week!!

We've been alternating who has the main story each week, not on purpose, more out of convenience - but: do ya'll like that? It's Stephanie's turn this week and boy does she have a rollercoaster of a ride for us!! Sante and Kenny Kimes: a mother/son duo known as one of America's most infamous grifters. They soon moved from the odd con-job and were forced to "tie up some loose ends" if you know what we mean......murder. Tune in to hear all about these two, their despicable acts, their backstory, and what ultimately put them away.

Sarah went to Cincinnati, Ohio last week and she's here to tell the tale! When visiting a new city, we always recommend partaking in the local ghost tour: these are the stories Sarah learned on her Cincin(nasty) Ghost Tour. Washington Park - it must be a running theme that every city that has a graveyard/potter's field HAS to name that area "Washington Park". The one in Cincinnati has a vast history, starting as a potter's field, then an orphanage, then a local park with a swimming pool, then they wanted to put in a below ground garage so the bodies buried there had to be moved and.... well, you get the picture. This now gentrified (and albeit very cute) park gets quite scary at night. With voices being heard, footsteps following you when your alone, and a dark entity that has been known to chase people; Washington Park is not just for the living to enjoy. Bonus points for Cincinnati: there is a bar called Ghost Baby. It's located 5 floors underground in the cellar of the building. It's damp, dark (underground remember?) and has an overall eerie strange feeling. Legend says that when the owners first re-opened the cellar where the bar is now located they heard the faint sound of a baby crying from within the dark. Maybe by naming the bar after the ghost it put it to rest? Go check out Cincinnati and see for yourself! Big Thanks to Cincinnati Ghost Tours for the lovely evening (and for running tours 7-days of the week!) If you find yourself in Cincinnati check them out: https://usghostadventures.com/cincinnati/

It might be a short episode, but at least it's keeping with the unintended body-part theme. Can you guess which part of the human anatomy might be the topic this week?? This story comes to us courtesy of Reddit and Shane @Realm Of Unknown. So many questions are raised, that I don't think we'll ever have the answer to, like: how long had the vagina's been on the island? Who put them there? Why are they there? And...are there any 40+ models in the area????

It's an all-Stephanie episode! And she's bringing us an incredibly interesting topic: Breast Implant Illness. It's exactly what it sounds like, and more and more women are coming forward with their personal experiences. In this episode Stephanie tells us where breast implants got started (hint: it's Houston), what they're made of, and the whole slew of problems that have accompanied them. Who would have thought that putting a foreign object in your body might not be the best idea...

It's the moment you've all been waiting for: Part 2 - The Finale of the John R. Brinkley story. Just when you thought it couldn't get wilder than putting animal testicles into humans...good ol' John-boy picks up a microphone and begins his next adventure. Radio broadcasting. Which then takes the logical turn into local politics (and an almost successful campaign - THAT'S scary gurl). Part 2 of John R. Brinkley is a rollercoaster right until the abrupt stop at the end. Would you like some goat balls with that?

You never have to worry about where your next meal is coming from! *you're welcome for the joke* We're starting a 2-part, Solo-Sarah story this week and it's all about the wild and crazy guy that was: John R. Brinkley. Widely known as Dr. John Brinkley - he was in fact, no Doctor at all. But he didn't let "invalid credentials" and a diploma from a diploma-mill stop him. John Brinkley's number one claim to fame came when he had the bright idea to implant goat testicles into the testicles of men to increase virility. And boy, did men LOVE this idea. Throughout the span of his life, John Brinkley performed his Goat Gland Transplant on thousands of patients (and not all were men *spoiler*). BUT - the Goat Gland Transplant Doctor is not his ONLY claim to fame...that's just the testicle that got the ball rolling on what would be a bumpy (and ultimately downhill) road. Tune in next week to hear how John Brinkley takes his Goat Gland Advertisements to the next level and how that would inevitably lead him into local politics (because, of course it would).

We're BAACCKK! And we're bringing you an abandoned hospital that's overrun with ghosts, and a semi-controversial true crime story that's bound to start a conversation. Sarah starts the episode with the incredibly haunted Old Changi Hospital in Singapore, China. Build in 1935 this hospital soon found itself being used to harm people instead of treat them. Rumored to have housed POW's as well as the "notorious Kempeitai" (the Japanese military police, which also played the role of that of a secret police) a group that tortured and killed many people (including the POWs) imprisoned in the hospital. With a backstory like that, you KNOW its full of ghosts - and it is. Stephanie wraps up the episode with the true crime case that inspired the most recent Hulu drama "The Girl From Plainville". It's the tale of Michelle Carter and Conrad Roy III. You might remember this case because it was all over the media, because after Conrad took his life it came out that Michelle had been texting, messaging, and talking to Conrad about doing so. Some believe she did it maliciously and should be held accountable for his suicide - while others think this was a terrible story of two mentally unwell teenagers and an incredibly unfortunate situation. What do YOU think? Should Michelle take the blame for Conrad's death? Leave us a comment and let us know!

We're taking a week off from our regularly scheduled programming. So if it's your first time listening - STOP - seriously, go back to the beginning. But, we would never leave our listeners hanging, so please enjoy an episode from one of our bonus series' "What That Ghost Do?". As a reminder: we have 3 separate bonus series all available on our Patreon page. Any support you're able to provide the show is greatly appreciated it, AND helps us keep producing the show! PLUS we've had these Bonus series' going for over a year now, which means there's SO MUCH MORE Deadtime Storiez content you're missing out on!!! Please go visit us at: patreon.com/deadtimestoriez to learn more.

Buckle up cause we got a long episode filled with twists and turns! Sarah starts out with 2 ghost stories: a personal account from someone who had a run-in with President John F. Kennedy. The old POTUS is apparently still hanging out in the hospital where he died, and is a helpful spirit. The 2nd ghost is another co-ed spectre doomed to haunt the dorm rooms they once occupied. Combustible Condie (TM) should have followed the rules and not brought in her Bunsen Burner. She is seen running through the halls ablaze and....screaming. Stephanie ends the episode with a true crime story that has so many twists you'll end up dizzy. Sharon Kinne, aka Jeanette Pugliese, aka La Pistolera had quite the trigger finger. AND quite the gift for making excuses and covering up her crimes. You'll never guess where this story will go, and you certainly won't guess where it ends. But all we have to say is: when in doubt, blame the baby.

We've done it, we passed the 200th mark.....now what? Now: we keep going! And we keep at our usual BS with one of our usual guests: Mariangela!!! Mariangela is back because she has some personal storiez to add to the topics of our past 2 episodes (198 & 199). Yup, she has personal "troubled teen industry" AND "serial squatter" storiez....and that's not even her main topic!!! The murder of Kim Wall is Mariangela's deep dive subject (pun intended, and you'll understand why). Kim Wall had one more final story to do in Denmark before she settled down and started a family. And after the risky stories she had covered in the past, interviewing a local man who had built his own submarine seemed like a walk in the park (or a ride under water....). Unfortunately, things are nothing like they seem in this case. Including Denmark's interesting laws, like believing someone until they have cold hard evidence they're lying. Get ready, and keep your arms and legs in the submarine at all times because this story is a bumpy (underwater) ride. If you'd like to check out the podcast we mention: Foul Play. Head on over to itsfoulplay.com to see what they're all about.

IT'S FINALLY HERE!! The day you've all been waiting for (we assume). HAPPY 200 EPISODES OF DEADTIME STORIEZ! As promised this weeks episode is the audio from our live show, Alive At Last! Sarah starts us out with a local ghost story from Easton, Pennsylvania. Getter's Island is a small 6 acre island in the Delaware river off the coast of Easton, PA. It once housed a lumber mill, swimming ponds, the beginnings of a theme park, AND.... an execution. (hence the ghost) *because this was told to a live audience, there are sight-gags that are unfortunately unable to translate to this medium* Stephanie finishes off on a high note, telling us about The Worst Year To Be Alive! According to science. And we know what you're thinking..no, it's not 2020. Try going back just a few years...to 536A.D. Listen to why this was such a terrible, horrible, no good, worst year ever! And if you want to partake in those sight gags - don't worry! We recorded the entire live show (because you know things were cut out of the episode *wink wink*). Find the show in it's full, uncut, uncensored self at: patreon.com/deadtimestoriez

With 200 episodes under our belt, it's amazing that Stephanie and Sarah never shown up with the same story to tell ---- but they do get close. Like this week! This week is all about con-men, scam artists, scum bags (and we promise we didn't plan our topics together! It's just telepathic at this point). Sarah starts off with the Deadtime Storiez SparkNotez of a story from Netflix's new show: Worst Roommate Ever. And by "Worst" roommate, we don't mean they drank the last of the milk but put the empty carton back in the fridge....we mean they ruined (and ended) peoples lives. AND - this story takes place in Sarah and Stephanie's own backyard. Jed Creek, aka Jamison Bachman, responded to a craiglist posting looking for a roommate in Chestnut Hill, PA. Little did that roommate know, once Jed (Jamison) entered your life...it would take hell to get him out. Stephanie wraps up with one of the most notable con-men stories out there, and the basis for the 2002 film "Catch Me If You Can". The story of Frank Abagnale, Jr who went from lying about being a Pilot, to lying about being a Doctor, to lying about being a Professor: and the list goes on. But we can promise you'll never guess his biggest con of all..... take a listen to find out!

We're still flying high from our live-show, and we're also remote recording! (so please forgive the audio quality). This week's first story comes with a **trigger warning** because Stephanie is talking about the "Troubled Teen Industry". In the early 2000-2010's you could find "troubled teens" all over daytime television (catch me outside, how 'bout that?). But the darker underbelly are the "schools" that exists to help "fix, or cure" these teens. Basically one big campus of Scared Straight, these schools are known for snatching kids in the middle of the night to whisk them away where they will be broken down until deemed ready to re-enter society. ......messed up right? ....well, what if we told you that many of those schools are still open and running to-this-day.... Sarah ends things on a lighter note with a ghost story from Dead Man's Canyon, Colorado. After getting an axe to the forehead, William Harkins was rightfully pissed. So pissed, that he decided to stick around and dish that piss poor attitude out to any passerbys. Sometimes throwing riders off their horses, tossing them in the creek, or just sprinting toward them: William Harkins is not a ghost you want to meet. And now that I think about it, he also has an axe STILL in his head! slight **trigger warning** on Sarah's story - www.doesthedogdie.com ----- let's just say, the canyon should have been called "Dead Man's (Best Friend) Canyon.

We survived our LIVE SHOW!! We're so thankful to all of you who helped get us here, and make this possible. Be sure to stay tuned, because we will be releasing our live show recording as the 200th episode!!!! But for now, we're only at episode 197 - so let's dive into it. This week Stephanie starts us off with a grab-bag of crazy, weird, wacky headlines from the 1800-1900's. And honestly ya'll --- real life, is WILD. Sarah ends the episode with one of our favorite topics: MLMs. But more specifically, the founder of one MLM: Young Living. Gary Young is anything BUT a physician you want to get health advice from, and yet that's his entire platform (and it's managed to make him millions). Hear just how absolutely crazy this man's life is, and how unbelievable it is that he started this major pyramid scheme.

Did we mention we have a LIVE SHOW IN A WEEK!!??!!! We're not freaking out..... But in the meantime we'll continue with your regularly scheduled 2-star content. Sarah ran all the way from the Poconos, PA to tell Stephanie what she just experienced. Literally. Her story is about her experience and the history of The Candle Shoppe of the Poconos (and The Haunted). This house, now turned candle shopp(e), was originally home to a family of 6. Including a Doctor who conducted medical and biological experiments in the basement - on monkeys. The house is said to be haunted by the ghosts of monkeys past, and Dr. Fisher who remains behind because someone else took credit for his work. This entire attraction (?) and store is an experience you don't want to miss. If you find yourself up in the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania be sure to check it out! Stephanie wraps up with the Liquid Matthew Murder Case. Who's Matthew? Who's Liquid? And who was murdered? We promise you....you'll never be able to guess. Credit for Stephanie's research goes to the Casual Criminologist - check them out on YouTube!

Have you heard the big news?!? We're having our first ever LIVE SHOW this month, in honor of our 200th episode!! Feb. 23, 8pm EST at Franky Bradley's in Philadelphia, PA - we'll be live and in the flesh - and recording or 200th episode!! All event information can be found on our website and social media pages. And, now for something completely different... Except not. Sarah starts out this week with a story that can be summed up in one phrase "F**k him, and good for her". Susan Kuhnhausen came home to find an intruder waiting to strike, and only one would walk away from this attack. Can you guess which one? Stephanie ends the episode across the pond in Scotland, specifically at the Overtoun Bridge. This story can also be summed up in a phrase, "Put your dog on a leash". There's a ghost story attached to this bridge, and some bloody history, BUT that's not the main reason the Overtoun Bridge is infamous.

We've got HUGE news!! *drumroll please* After 2 years, and 100 episodes, we are so excited to announce that we will be finally doing our LIVE SHOW!! For the 200th episode we will be performing LIVE at Franky Bradley's in Philadelphia. Check out our social media pages for more information. And now back to the show! This week Stephanie tells us the incredibly peculiar story of the Tromp Family, who seemingly dropped everything in their lives and loaded up in the family car for a weird road trip. But they forgot their phones, and their passports, and their credit cards, and...basically everything. But the even weirder part is that every single family member made it back home unharmed. What happened, and why? We might never know. Sarah wraps up with ghost stories from Indiana State University's campus. There are many haunts on this one college campus, but the main one is Barbara. And when you hear her tale...you'll understand why.

We're feeling a little cult-y (can you tell?) This week is a major deep dive into a cult we've covered in the past: NXIVM [pronounced: nex-ee-um]. Stephanie first brought the cult to the show in Episode 129, but that was just the tip of this insane iceberg. The leader, Keith [Elizabeth] Raniere was convicted and sentenced to 120 years in prison. And after you listen to this episode, we think you'll agree that it's not enough time. Maybe it's the unprecedented times we're currently in that keeps drawing us to cults, maybe it's the fact that cults are always portrayed as something in the past when they are very much something in the present, maybe it's a combo of all of the above with some schadenfreude mixed in - who knows. Stay tuned to the end of the episode where Stephanie lines out the "Signs YOU Might Be In A Cult".

Previously on Deadtime Storiez...... Stephanie told us about the Unification Church (aka The Moonies). But what she was saving for this episode was the completely insane sect that branched off from the Moonies: the World Peace and Unification Sanctuary Church - also known as - the Rod of Iron Ministries. And that is because they not only worship God in their church, but also...the AR-15 assault rifle. This church has bullet crowns, gun blessing ceremonies, and openly encourage you to bring your personal AR-15 to service.....I mean, what could be more 'Merican than that? Sarah follows up this cult-filled episode with the leader of the Remnant Fellowship church: Gwen Shamblin Lara. The woman who personifies "the higher the hair, the closer to God", Gwen started her journey as a dietician creating the "Weigh Down Workshop", a faith-based weightloss program (because that won't turn unhealthy fast...) Check out the recently released HBO Documentary "The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin". Both of these cult leaders are quite the personalities, both in what they preach and in their outward appearance. We'll be posting pictures of both on all out social media accounts. *We know that the USA is the "land of the free", and was built on the freedom of religion. BUT, that doesn't mean that all religions are good, or healthy, and some are straight up cults - which is why we talk about them here. We also know that the USA is the land of free speech, so if you have any issues with the topics or opinions raised in this episode please send us an email and we'll be happy to address your concerns*

It might be a new year, but it certainly has a feeling of DejaVu - because we're still recording remotely! So, please forgive our audio quality as we try to re-learn remote recording. Are ya'll ready to talk about some ghosts?? Because Sarah is! This week is the tale of the Ancient Ram Inn "Ghosts-Pagans-Succubus OH MY" The Ancient Ram Inn is almost 1000 years old and has the spooky history to prove it. Built upon a Pagan burial ground, this home boasts over 90 resident ghosts. With an open grave in the kitchen, no running water, and a multitude of paranormal activity: what more could you ask for in a haunted inn? Stephanie ends the episode talking about a new (to us) cult: The Unification Church. Also known in the U.S. as "The Moonies", this church came to the Americas from Korea and has some dangerous ideologies. After the original leader died, some of his children broke off to form their own sects - one of which will be covered in next week's episode. And that sect seems to be the most dangerous of all...

Happy New Year!! It's a new year, but it feels like deja vu because we're recording remotely (again)! Forgive us for the audio hiccups, much like the American school system, we've been spoiled to our in-person recording. However, all recording bumps aside, we're very excited to start the year off with one of our dearest guests: Mariangela!! Mariangela is here to tell us the real story behind one of our favorite childhood animated movies. Much darker than the film portrays (even though the movie is quick macabre) is the true tale of Anastasia, Grand Duchess of Russia. But, in true Mariangela fashion, there is more to this story than just the facts. Mariangela has a personal tie to the lost princess story... but you'll have to listen to learn more. *News! Spotify now lets you review podcasts! You know what to do: please pop over to spotify, search for us, and tap that 5-star button!*

Happy New Year!!......idiots

It's Christmas-Eve-Eve!! And don't worry, we aren't going anywhere this holiday season. We'll still be bringing you episodes per our usual schedule (and this is the 2nd to last before the new year!!). Let's get ready because Stephanie is wrapping up our 2021 with a 2-parter! But first, as the warm-up, Stephanie tells us all about the Shen Yun Dance Company. You know, the Chinese dancers who have billboards everywhere, leave flyers everywhere, and LOOK OUT there's one right behind you! Not really...but maybe? But did you know there's far more to this 'dance company' than meets their unlimited marketing budget? And, the first of a 2-part series is quite the mouthful of a story: The Donner Party --I'm so sorry, the pun was just too delicious-- There's far more to this piece of history than the infamous cannibalism. Part 1 covers the events that led up to this group finding theirselves at the base of a mountain with winter coming and nowhere to go but up. Part 2 will cover the events of being trapped, and subsequently what happened (hint: this is where the cannibalism starts). So wrap up 2021 with us and let's start 2022 on an even better note!! **Thank you all so much for your support this year. We can't wait to see what 2022 holds, and we cannot do it without all of you. So, THANK YOU**

Hey Idiots! *just kidding, we love ya'll!! We're back and in a chaotic mood this week, so buckle up. Stephanie is continuing her Witchy-series with a focus on the Tarot cards themselves. What does each card represent, and how could that possibly be applied to your life? Tune in to find out! Sarah wraps up with another weird-world, odd history tale. We're calling this "The Fiasco That Was The Marathon at The 1904 Olympics". And fiasco could be an understatement: Between your 1st place winner not technically winning, the 2nd place winner on a cocktail of drugs, and runners dropping out due to extreme heat and lack of hydration, this race is certainly one for the history books. Though, not in the way anyone would have intended. The holidays are coming up and you can give us the greatest gift of all without spending a penny: please jump over on whatever platform you prefer and leave us a 5-star review. Every little bit really does go a long way.

Can you believe we're less than 15 weeks away from the 200th episode??!! We certainly can't! Make sure you stay tuned, because we're working on something really exciting for number 200!! In the meantime, please enjoy our regularly scheduled programming (bullshit) Stephanie starts us out with a journey through the history of Tarot. Where did it start? Did you know there were multiple types of decks? And what does it all mean in the big journey of life...and witchy-ness...? Sarah wraps up with an unbelievable story about a woman who must have missed her calling as a witch. Anne Greene was a scullery maid in 1650 when unfortunate circumstances found her at the end of a noose...but that is NOT where Anne's story ends! Listen in to hear all about what happened to Anne, and trust me - it's all 100% true history facts.