Instead of Sleeping

This week we find out that Micaeli and Kennedy don't really know what prisons look like these days. But they do know they needed a lot of iron and bricks in the past. Find out more when they discuss the Missouri State Penitentiary (that's a prison in Missouri) and the West Virginia Penitentiary. 

It's all about Michigan this week when Mc'Kieli and Kennedy talk about famous murders that happened in their favorite state. Mc'Kieli tells the story of one of Michigan's most infamous serial killers. He's Michigan Co-Ed Killer, the Ted Bundy before Ted Bundy, and the Ypsilanti Ripper, it's John Norman Collins. Kennedy shares the stories of the Goodhart Murders and Robert Lee Haggart. 

We're back with all things Michigan (with episode 28, not 27)! During the break, Kennedy and Mikhaylie tried recording over a video call, so they may sound a little different. But maybe that just adds to the spookiness of the Whitefish Point and Big Bay Lighthouse. 

In an exciting twist of events, Mikaely and Kennedy tell stories based on a theme suggested to them by a listener. Much like Kennedy and her notes, you'll be guessing what's next the entire episode. Find out why when they share the stories of the Eastburn Family Murders, the Mary Morris Murders, and William Jackson Marion. 

Maybe it's just Catholics, but a playground in your cemetery? Not that weird! At least that was Kennedy's reaction when Meakyle talked about the Dead Children's Playground. Between that story and Kennedy's about the San Antonio Railroad Tracks, you'll start fearing ghost children and swing sets. Or maybe that was the wind. 

If you're going to do something, do it with passion! Well, maybe not crimes... On this Valentine's Day, Mu-kaylee and Kennedy talk about crimes of passion (with special effects provided by Mu-kaylee's dogs). They also give some of their unsolicited advice for committing crimes. Find out more in this episode about Judy Parker and Collin Howell. 

We know what the youth pastors are up to, but what about priests from the past? Well they're still rocking the Jesus sandals or the name brand sneakers. They're also hanging out with other ghosts in a few famous churches. Kennedy and McKaylie share the stories of the St. Louis Cathedral and Egg Hill Church in this week's episode. 

BE PARANOID! but not too paranoid? This week Michaylee and Kennedy talk about how a few wrong steps lead to terrible accidents. You won't want to leave your house after hearing about Jimi Heselden; Larry Ely Murillo-Moncada; Cachi, Marta Espina, and Edit Sola; and Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon.

It's a football game! It's a shooting star! It's a rainbow meteor? This week we talk about infamous grey and green alien encounters (or maybe just grey). They may just be humans or lizards, but they are terrifying. Find out why when Kennedy and Mahkahlee talk about John Mooner, the Hewins Twins, Travis Walton, the Hills, and the Kelly-Hokinsville Encounter.

Mikahaelie shares one of her infamous crimes tips from her felonious youth in this episode. Kennedy agrees: the less people involved, the better. A tip that probably would have lead to completely different outcomes for those involved in this week's stories about William Walker and Michael Malloy

Wondering how the Youth Pastors are getting people involved? Want a new community activity? Kennedy and Malakai discuss both of these as well as two infamous stories of haunted furniture. You'll think twice about where you sit after hearing about the Tallman's Bunk Beds and Busby's Chair. 

Who killed Marilyn Monroe? If you don't know, you won't find out in this episode. But, you will hear about Darrell 'Dimebag Darrell' Abbott and Dorothy Arnold when Mykaeli and Kennedy share true crime stories that involve celebrities. 

Kennedy and Mickaelee both love talking about the Dogman. Which is why Kennedy shares some famous sightings in this week's episode. Mickaelee shares what may be the origin of the Dogman when she talks about the Rougarou. 

If there is one thing Makaheli can confidently say, it's do not rob a bank. This week Makaheli and Kennedy share two famous bank robberies: The Northern Bank Robbery and the North Hollywood Shootout. 

Even if this wasn’t a True Crime and Paranormal podcast that’s all about spooky stories, Makaeli and Kennedy would still love Halloween. Which is why they’re sharing Halloween(ish) stories this week. Kennedy shares about the Hook Man and the Texarkana Moonlight Murders, which may or may not inspire Hook Man stories. Makaeli tells a Michigan story of John D. White.

Nobody wants to wake up to a ghost sitting at the end of their bed brushing their hair...unless it's at a haunted hotel. Kennedy and Makaely tell the stories of mostly happy ghosts from the Crescent Hotel and Spa in Eureka Springs and the Mount Washington Hotel in New Hampshire (which may or may not be real). 

Sometimes Kennedy and Mihekali get topic ideas from whatever television show they just finished watching, which is why this episode is on the truly heartbreaking topic of serial killers targeting children. Mihekali tells the story of Atlanta Murders (1979–1981) and Kennedy talks about the Oakland County Child Killer. 

Some people (Kennedy) didn't mind dolls growing up. Other people (Makahli) would rather have them in a storage unit several states away. After hearing the stories of Annabelle and Robert the Doll, two famous dolls, you might think Makahli was on to something. 

Sometimes it's fun to suspend disbelief and learn about a conspiracy theory, or even make up your own. Kennedy and Mahkayly break down two famous conspiracies theories while coming up with some of their own explanations. Do you believe in Lizard People? The Moon Landing? The Moon? 

Witch or woman spending too much time cooking in their cabin? This week Mikaeley and Kennedy talk about what they think makes a witch and voodoo priestess. They also tell the stories of Julia Brown and Moll Dyer.

On the list of things we don't want to know: what we taste like, especially if it's gamey. We'd recommend not eating before this week's episode as Mahakeli and Kennedy share the stories of two cannibals. You'll thank us after hearing about Leonarda Cianciulli and Jeffrey Dahmer.

Love telling spooky stories around the campfire while eating s'mores? That's exactly what Mekaeli and Kennedy did this week, if you can count a candle as a campfire. Dim those lights, light your unscented candle, and get your marshmallows ready because this week focuses on the Winchester Mystery House and the Sallie House. 

Have you ever heard a story where you can only focus on one random detail? Well, despite all the wild turns, that's exactly what happened to Kennedy during Makaelie's story about Matthew Livers and Nicholas Sampson. Though, crazy things might just be part of wrongful convictions because Kennedy's stories of Jesse Tafero, Sonia Jacobs, and Peter Pringle are just as crazy. 

Experiencing symptoms from drinking even if you haven't? You might need to reach out to your local catholic diocese to talk to an exorcist. Listen as Kennedy and Makayly talk about the demonic possessions of Anneliese Michel and Michael Taylor. Plus some spooky stories from a tour guide at Aradale. Trust us, you'll think about these stories instead of sleeping (for a couple hours) tonight. 

Unless you're Kennedy's dad, you've probably heard about Jonestown. But what about all the other cults out there like the Vampire Clan or Heaven's Gate, the two cults Mickaeli and Kennedy talk about in this episode? If you love aliens, vampires, or Owen Wilson, you'll want to listen. 

Instead of Sleeping is back for episode 6 (and don't worry Kennedy and Makaeli remembered to their contract terms this time). They talk about Michigan, the Aradale Mental Hospital, the Beechworth Asylum, and the Waverly Hills Sanatorium. If you didn't have a fear of hospitals before, these haunted places will change that. 

Sometimes love makes you do crazy things, and that’s just what happened to these infamous couples. Mickæli shares the story of the Lethal Lovers: Gwendolyn Graham and Catherine May Wood. Kennedy talks about the Lonely Hearts Killers: Martha Beck and Raymond Fernandez, a story that you may not believe even after you hear it. 

Flip those light switches off and light your candles. In this episode, Kennedy explains how she survived Bloody Mary and Mahkaeli shares how there was one time she almost might have experienced a Cry Baby Bridge when they look back at Urban Legends from their childhoods.

It’s episode three, three, three! In this episode, Mickaeli and Kennedy share the stories of Diane Augat and Joan Risch. Two women whose disappearances remain unsolved.

Looking to see a ghost while out on the town? Try the Moon River Brewing Company, Bobby Mackey’s Music World, or a bonus mystery location, a few haunted places Mykaylee and Kennedy talk about in the second episode of Instead of Sleeping.

In the first episode of Instead of Sleeping, Mikaylee and Kennedy share the stories of Andrea Yates and Aileen Wuornos.