Freak Nation Podcast

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Spooky fun in the sun! We're in Key West.... the Florida Keys? Both! Amanda tells us all about a hotel under the sea that Tim will never set foot in. Tim reveals that Robert the Doll has a dog in his lap, not a lion??? You'll also hear about a bar with a hanging tree inside of it and AN ADULTS ONLY HAUNTED B& B!!! What more could you ask for?!?!

Join us as we head back to Massachusetts, this time to explore the capitol city itself. Amanda can't let dead things lie as she walks us through historic cemeteries. Tim finds an unusual item in a fancy library. Kristina tries to entice Tim to stay at a haunted hotel with a horny ghost and we visit the site of one of America's most legendary murders.

In this bonus episode, we tell you all about a kick ass store in Salida, CO. Corvus is the horror fans dream come true in the Heart of the Rockies!  It is also has Tesla's Tomorrow, the ONLY escape room in the region! Listen to the episode to hear all about the awesome stuff you can find and experience here, as well as a quick interview with the owners, Brandon & Tamar!

We're bringing in the New Year with laughs, levity, spooks, and terrible accents...? In this episode you'll hear all about haunted, abandoned hospital, a super strange UFO encounter, and THE HOUSE OF BALLS! (Tim's favorite place!)

To finish out our first year, we went to Bismarck, ND! Bismarck has a little bit of everything! Aliens? CHECK! An alien restaurant? CHECK! General Custard's ghost? CHECK! A FUCKING CASTLE HOTEL?!?!?! FUCK YEAH! Listen to hear all about the weird shit you can find in Bismarck and we'll see you in 2020!

Jerry & Tracy from Hillbilly Horror Stories tells us all about their town of Lexington, KY. They have a haunted hotel, probably the biggest Dixie Cup in the world, a professor buried under the college steps, and a cocaine bear?!?!?!  Listen to the episode to hear all about it! And if you ever in Lexington, make sure you grab a Cokey the Bear t-shirt!!!

Hey ya'll! You know the spooky season never ends with us! This is the Halloween Special from Hillbilly Horror Stories. In this episode you will hear ten minute stories from Tracy & Jerry of Hillbilly Horror Stories, a ten minute story from us, as well as stories from about 20 other podcasts! Listen to this episode to find many more podcasts to check out! Because honestly, you can never have too many!

In the final installment of our Halloween special we went on a Colorado historic cemetery road trip! And we're here to tell you all about it! We cover the history of all 9 cemeteries, as well as tell you our experience of being there. We also have a special interview for ya'll  AND AN EVP!!!! Happy Halloween ya'll!

In this special Halloween episode, we tell you all about the lore of Halloween, along with some places to visit regarding witches, vampires, and ghosts. Learn the origin of the witch's broom and all about the New England Vampire Scare. And finally, hear about the haunted Villisca Ax Murder House! 

Y'all! Indianapolis has haunted cemeteries, haunted bars, haunted ghost towns, AND A MUSEUM FULL OF BRAIN SHOPS?!? It also has Sarah. Y'all don't know Sarah yet, but trust me you'll love her!  

In Bailey, CO, about 45 minutes away from Denver, there's a little store and experience center called the Sasquatch Outpost. Amanda, Kristina, and Tim have been in the store multiple times and love it every time! We were fortunate enough to be able to interview Jim Meyers, the owner of the Outpost and the founder of the Research Team. He was also kind enough to take us on a 3 hour hike to see his gifting site and one of his research areas.  In this bonus episode, hear our interview with him and the interesting tidbits and interactions we had while squatching!

We're in Milwaukee! And it is much spookier than we anticipated! In this episode we tell you all about a couple of haunted parks, a haunted B&B with 15 resident ghosts (!!!!), and that one time the local news caught aliens on their traffic cam- they said it's a flock of seagulls but come on, ya'll!  

We're back in Portland ya'll! The capital of weird! And boy do they live up to the name! Listen to this episode to hear a lively debate about the Shanghai Tunnels that run underneath the city. Also in this episode we tell you about the world's smallest park, a vegan strip club (?!?!?), and so much more!

In this episode we are giving a taste of weird Portland! We tell you all about a black light, pirate mini-golf attraction, a haunted prayer sanctuary, and the most haunted building in Portland!

We were actually able to visit a location! We were able to go to Roswell, NM for their annual UFO festival and it was awesome! In this episode we tell you all the amazing, alien themed attractions you can visit during the festival, as well as year round. We were also very fortunate to be able to interview someone that has a relative that witnessed the Roswell Incident, an artist that has created an incredible space themed attraction, and two patrons of the festival share their creepiest experiences over beers!    Unfortunately we had to record remotely for this episode so Tim's audio isn't the greatest. We hope you still enjoy the show! 

We're in Pensacola ya'll! In this episode we tell you all about a pizza place inside an old hospital, a haunted lighthouse, and so much more!  Listen to this episode to hear Amanda's amazing quotes, SHE MAKES CHARACTERS YA'LL!!!

To finish out Pride month, we tell you the queer history of San Francisco and a couple of queer spots to visit while in the city. In this episode, there's also the beloved Bagans Bash, a hotel that's haunted by a previous owner, a statue that sits when you sit and stands when you stand....AND AN ANTIQUE VIBRATOR MUSEUM!!!    

In honor of Pride Month, we present you a special two part episode on San Francisco!! In part one, we tell you all about some creepy hotels to stay at, a crazy mirror maze, the Wave Organ, and a taxidermy and oddities store that has A STUFF UNICORN FOR SALE!!!    

This episode the trio are "in" Reno, NV! Kristina tells us about an old jail that was converted into a bed & breakfast, including a haunted room called the "Doll Room". Tim tells us all about the amazing roadside attractions to see in Reno including "Spider Bugs." And Amanda is ready for summer and talks about amazing and creepy parks to visit within 30 minutes of Reno, including DONNER STATE PARK?!?!

In a very special and a little different episode, we tell you a play by play of an awesome Texas Ghost Town Roadtrip!! We tell you the history of the towns, why they disappeared, and what you can still see there! All we know is we're excited to do this roadtrip and definitely want to party hard in Terlinqua!!

We're in the BIG APPLE! Turns out, there's much more to see in New York than a Broadway play and Times Square! Tim covers haunted hotels, including one that has a New Year's bash to expel any unwanted spirits! Amanda revisits the life and death of Houdini... including The Houdini Commandos?!?! And Kristina tells you about the 1960s New York Blackout which may have been caused by ALIENS!! Sponsors and Links: Show Merch Oddities and Curiosities Expo James Penza Custom Jewelry Haven Meadows Bone Sculptures

In this episode, we're visiting Jamestown, VA. We discuss the shocking story of cannibalism in our nation's beginning and how astounding it is that we survived to 2019. Amanda also shares the story of the World's Oldest Ham which can be found in Williamsburg, just 14 minutes away from Jamestown. Also mentioned in this podcast, how the schools lied to us about Thanksgiving! Listen to the episode to hear it all!  

We're in Tulsa, OK! Tulsa's got it all ya'll! Weird houses, con women, a mysterious sound vortex?!?!?! Listen up to hear all the weird stuff you can check out in Tulsa!   Sponsors this episode: Haven Meadows Bone Sculptures- Mention the show for 20% off Oddities & Curiosities Expo Miraculous Creations- Custom Body Jewelry- Mention the show for 20% off your order

New Orleans continued. VooDoo, Haunted Hotels, and Spooky bars!

New Orleans has something for everyone! Vampires, ghosts, miracles, and liquor. In this episode, we welcome a special guest and discuss some of the weirdness the French Quarter has to offer!  

Come along as Freak Nation explores the fringe of Detroit! Learn about the rise and fall of Detroit's economy and the legends of the city.   Freak Nation Podcast Merch! Oddities & Curiosities Expo Resurrection Skulls Someday We'll All Be Dead Podcast

Part Two of Salem, MA is here! In this episode, Tim, Amanda, and Kristina discuss all of the weird stuff to check out in Salem, after you've heard enough of the Witch Trials!

Amanda, Kristina, and Tim are in Salem, MA this week. Metaphorically, of course. In this episode, they talk specifically about the hauntings of Salem associated with the Salem Witch Trials.   Oddities & Curiosities Expo Petite Grotesque- Promo code NATION Support a ghost for just $1... AND GET A STICKER!

This week we are in the San Luis Valley in Southern Colorado! Specifically, we're in Alamosa! Alamosa is the geographic center of the mysterious valley so it is the perfect place to visit to experience all the weird things the SLV has to offer!   Visit patreon.com/freaknation to listen to our first podcasting attempt and hear a drunk version of the San Luis Valley. Not as informative but just as fun!