Murder, Mirth, & Monsters Podcast

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Join your hosts, Brain and Emma, as we traverse through the worlds of Murder, Mirth, and Monsters. Each week, your two hosts will bring a new topic of discussion or game to play that you, the listener, can join in on and hopefully learn something you didn't know before. From True Crime cases to haun…

Brian Barnshaw & Emma Ray


    • Jan 9, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 47m AVG DURATION
    • 192 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Murder, Mirth, & Monsters Podcast

    Episode 193: The North Hollywood Shootout - Thank You All For Listening

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2023 66:45


    On the final episode, Brian teaches Emma about one of the reasons that United States Police are armed like they are in an action film. Join us as we talk about the North Hollywood shoot out! Again, thank you all so much for the years we spent together. All previous episodes will remain up for the foreseeable future, so please enjoy for as long as you like. Keep being weird and be safe out there. - Brian & Emma.  Want to get in touch with us? For work related inquires and suggestions for the show: murdermirthmonsters@gmail.com Twitter: @MirthAndMurder Sources: https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/robberies/north-hollywood-shootout/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Hollywood_shootout https://www.policemag.com/340710/how-the-north-hollywood-shootout-changed-patrol-arsenals https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-feb-14-me-64180-story.html https://www.northhollywoodshootout.net/ https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682007.html

    Episode 192: The Uberlingen Collison Part II - No One Else to Blame

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2023 35:56


    Welcome back to part two of the Uberlingen Collison. In this episode, Emma and Brian talk about the aftermath and the one man who used one bad act as justification for another. Want to get in touch with us? For work related inquires and suggestions for the show: murdermirthmonsters@gmail.com Twitter: @MirthAndMurder Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2002_%C3%9Cberlingen_mid-air_collision https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitaly_Kaloyev https://admiralcloudberg.medium.com/tears-in-the-rain-the-2002-%C3%BCberlingen-midair-collision-591232d0c51e https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/3265469/russian-politician-arnold-schwarzeneger-film/

    Episode 191: The Uberlingen Collison - Blame Capitalism

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2022 46:47


    On the episode, Emma teaches Brian about the Uberlingen Collison and the horrible effects that some simple oversight can have. Always remember to dot your 'T's and cross your 'I's because this corporation certainly didn't. Want to get in touch with us? For work related inquires and suggestions for the show: murdermirthmonsters@gmail.com Twitter: @MirthAndMurder Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2002_%C3%9Cberlingen_mid-air_collision https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitaly_Kaloyev https://admiralcloudberg.medium.com/tears-in-the-rain-the-2002-%C3%BCberlingen-midair-collision-591232d0c51e https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/3265469/russian-politician-arnold-schwarzeneger-film/

    Episode 190: Mystery Myth - Two Stories of "Love"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2022 28:01


    On this episode, Brian and Emma sit down to talk about some more scary creatures. Each of them brings a description of a monster and the other uses their knowledge of the creepy to guess what it is. Join along in the fun and take a guess for yourself. Enjoy! Want to get in touch with us? For work related inquires and suggestions for the show: murdermirthmonsters@gmail.com Twitter: @MirthAndMurder Sources for this episode: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dreaming https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_Sisters_(Australia) https://bluemountainstoursydney.com.au/blog/dream-time-story-of-the-3-sisters-in-the-blue-mountains/ https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bunyip https://fairytalez.com/wooing-olwen/

    Episode 189: Mike the Durable - Dying for a Drink

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 30:39


    On the episode, Brian teaches Emma about the wild murder of Mike Malloy, aka Mike the Durable, and the men who tried to kill the unkillable. PSA we shouldn't have to give: Don't go around drinking wood alcohol. Want to get in touch with us? For work related inquires and suggestions for the show: murdermirthmonsters@gmail.com Twitter: @MirthAndMurder Sources: https://www.irishpost.com/life-style/incredible-story-durable-mike-malloy-donegal-man-living-new-york-simply-refused-die-169395 https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-man-who-wouldnt-die-89417903/

    Episode 188: Tatsuya Ichihashi - Too Many Police Officers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 32:55


    On this episode, Emma teaches Brian about the outragious murder case of Lindsay Hawker. Would you accept money from a murderer? What about Hollywood? Are they just the same thing? All this and less, in this episode! Want to get in touch with us? For work related inquires and suggestions for the show: murdermirthmonsters@gmail.com Twitter: @MirthAndMurder Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Lindsay_Hawker https://abcnews.go.com/2020/story?id=4361278&page=1  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Am_Ichihashi:_Journal_of_a_Murderer  https://www.macrotrends.net/countries/JPN/japan/crime-rate-statistics https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2011/jul/04/japanese-man-lindsay-ann-hawker-murder

    Episode 187: Mystery Myth - Aztec Suns & French Cat Boots

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2022 22:35


    On this episode, Brian and Emma sit down to talk about some more scary creatures. Each of them brings a description of a monster and the other uses their knowledge of the creepy to guess what it is. Join along in the fun and take a guess for yourself. Enjoy! Want to get in touch with us? For work related inquires and suggestions for the show: murdermirthmonsters@gmail.com Twitter: @MirthAndMurder Sources for this episode: https://fairytalez.com/master-cat-puss-boots/ https://tosea.net/the-creation-of-the-sun-and-the-moon-or-why-mexicans-see-a-rabbit-in-the-moon/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T%C4%93ccizt%C4%93catl https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nanahuatzin

    Episode 186: 1114 Fountain Drive - The Walls Ooze Red Slime

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 39:13


    On the episode, Brian teaches Emma about the unsolved case of 1114 Fountain Drive. Join us as we go over the investigation and what we think could have happened to make the walls ooze gree-RED slime. As a short announcement: we will be taking a break for the Thanksgiving holiday next week! If you celebrate the holiday, then make sure you spend time with whoever you call family and eat a lot of good food. If not, then have a great Thursday! Want to get in touch with us? For work related inquires and suggestions for the show: murdermirthmonsters@gmail.com Twitter: @MirthAndMurder Sources: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raktabīja https://theghostinmymachine.com/2021/08/02/unresolved-what-caused-the-atlanta-blood-houses-mysterious-mess/ https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/homehemo https://www.nytimes.com/1987/09/12/us/source-of-blood-in-atlanta-house-still-a-mystery.html

    Episode 185: Aeroflot Flight 3739 - A Jazz Family Disaster

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 34:24


    On the episode, Emma teaches Brian about the tough times in Soviet Russia and the lengths that one family went to get away from their oppressive government. Want to get in touch with us? For work related inquires and suggestions for the show: murdermirthmonsters@gmail.com Twitter: @MirthAndMurder Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aeroflot_Flight_3739_(1988) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dissolution_of_the_Soviet_Union https://russiapedia.rt.com/prominent-russians/entertainment/the-ovechkin-family/index.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_Simeons https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mother_Heroine https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victor_Kravchenko_(defector)

    Episode 184: Mystery Monster - Movie Monsters Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 62:11


    On this episode, Brian and Emma sit down to talk about some more scary creatures. Each of them brings a description of a monster and the other uses their knowledge of the creepy to guess what it is. Join along in the fun and take a guess for yourself. Enjoy! Want to get in touch with us? For work related inquires and suggestions for the show: murdermirthmonsters@gmail.com Twitter: @MirthAndMurder Sources for this episode: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wolf_Man_(1941_film)#Reception https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK534854/#:~:text=Introduction-,Hypertrichosis%20is%20defined%20as%20excessive%20hair%20growth%20anywhere%20on%20the,%5D%5B2%5D%5B3%5D https://listverse.com/2019/08/06/10-amazing-people-with-hypertrichosis/ https://stacker.com/stories/3520/movie-monsters-throughout-history https://evil.fandom.com/wiki/Lasser_Glass https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Them! https://www.backstoryradio.org/blog/the-mythology-and-misrepresentation-of-the-windigo/ https://allthatsinteresting.com/wendigo https://www.twowaymirrors.com/haunted-mirror-myths/

    Episode 183: Mystery Myth - Irish Kidney Stones & Arabian Jesters

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 24:17


    On this episode, Brian and Emma sit down to talk about mythology! Each of them brings a summary of a story from a different mythology and the other uses their limited knowledge to guess what it is. Join along in the fun and take a guess for yourself. Enjoy! Want to get in touch with us? For work related inquires and suggestions for the show: murdermirthmonsters@gmail.com Twitter: @MirthAndMurder Sources: https://www.bedtimeshortstories.com/the-hunchbacks-tale https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/The_Book_of_the_Thousand_Nights_and_One_Night/Story_of_the_Hunchback https://bardmythologies.com/macha/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macha https://symbolsage.com/macha-irish-goddess/

    Episode 182: André Stander - What Size is a Gang?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 45:47


    On the episode, Brian teaches Emma about the quickest gang in South Africa from the 1970s and how one man failed his way upwards in life because of boredom.  Want to get in touch with us? For work related inquires and suggestions for the show: murdermirthmonsters@gmail.com Twitter: @MirthAndMurder Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andr%C3%A9_Stander https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allan_Heyl https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_McCall https://www.scoopwhoop.com/trivia/andre-stander-the-cop-who-robbed-banks-in-his-lunch-break/ https://thecasualcriminalist.com/podcasts/andre-stander-south-africas-infamous-cop-turned-robber/ https://web.archive.org/web/20131216163946/http://www.brightreview.co.uk/ARTICLE-Whiter-Than-White.html https://web.archive.org/web/20110508035115/http://www.africacrime-mystery.co.za/books/fsac/chp20.htm

    Episode 181: The Girl in The Box - Oops, All Circumstantial

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 50:23


    On this episode, Emma teaches Brian about Ursula Herrmann, aka the Girl in the Box. Join us as we go through the days leading up to and the investigation surrounding the crime, as well as the strange and interesting court cases that followed.  Want to get in touch with us? For work related inquires and suggestions for the show: murdermirthmonsters@gmail.com Twitter: @MirthAndMurder Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kidnapping_of_Ursula_Herrmann https://www.theguardian.com/news/2019/sep/24/ursula-herrmann-germany-kidnapping-mystery https://shenbagalakshmi.medium.com/dear-ursula-herrmann-who-killed-you-befb191544c4 https://coinmill.com/DEM_USD.html#DEM=1,000

    Episode 180: Mystery Myth - Aztec Magic & God Archer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 25:02


    On this episode, Brian and Emma sit down to talk about mythology! Each of them brings a summary of a story from a different mythology and the other uses their limited knowledge to guess what it is. Join along in the fun and take a guess for yourself. Enjoy! Want to get in touch with us? For work related inquires and suggestions for the show: murdermirthmonsters@gmail.com Twitter: @MirthAndMurder Sources: http://www.native-languages.org/aztecstory.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hou_Yi https://mythopedia.com/topics/hou-yi

    Episode 179: Lake Lanier - Ghost Fish

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 32:11


    On the episode, Brian teaches Emma about the very bad history of Lake Lanier and the paranormal accounts, cold cases, and monsterous creatures that call it home. Want to get in touch with us? For work related inquires and suggestions for the show: murdermirthmonsters@gmail.com Twitter: @MirthAndMurder Sources: https://fishingtackleretailer.com/lady-lake-lainer/ https://www.narcity.com/atlanta/deadly-curse-georgias-lake-lanier-shocking-fate-underwater-town https://gon.com/fishing/huge-lanier-catfish-caught-and-released https://www.newgeography.com/content/003821-metropolitan-dispersion-1950-2012 https://www.bugwood.org/crp/images/98201.pdf https://sports.yahoo.com/know-responsible-10th-anniversary-truelove-040100511.html https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3037663/College-student-disappeared-complaining-flu-symptoms-dead-lake-gunshot-wound-month-later.html

    Episode 178: Blue Hole of Santa Rosa - Cave Diving is Scary

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 43:10


    On this episode, Emma and Brian talk about the cave diving incident at the Blue Hole of Santa Rosa. Join us as we talk about why you should just go to space instead of exploring underwater caves. Want to get in touch with us? For work related inquires and suggestions for the show: murdermirthmonsters@gmail.com Twitter: @MirthAndMurder Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Hole_(New_Mexico) https://www.santarosabluehole.com/scuba-diving/ http://www.admfoundation.org/projects/santarosa/santarosaexpedition.html https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/mar/31/veteran-scuba-diver-shane-thompson-dies-underwater-cave-accident-new-mexico https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Pq9tBQDUe8 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9096830/#:~:text=The%20overall%20estimated%20incidence%20of,fatality%20rate%20of%201%2F76%2C900.

    Episode 177: Mystery Myth - Willy Wonka & The Three Hairs

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 28:15


    On this episode, Brian and Emma sit down to talk about mythology! Each of them brings a summary of a story from a different mythology and the other uses their limited knowledge to guess what it is. Join along in the fun and take a guess for yourself. Enjoy! Want to get in touch with us? For work related inquires and suggestions for the show: murdermirthmonsters@gmail.com Twitter: @MirthAndMurder Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Devil_with_the_Three_Golden_Hairs The Devil with the Three Golden Hairs; Grimm's Complete Fairy Tales, Translation by Margaret Hunt, Pg. 104 - 109 https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-ancient-traditions/baron-samedi-0016698 https://horrornews.net/141898/who-is-baron-samedi-of-haitian-voodoo/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baron_Samedi

    Episode 176: Who Put Bella Down The Wych Elm - Missing Bones

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 50:58


    On the episode, Brian teaches Emma about the mysterious discovery of the woman in the Wych Elm. No matter her name or where she came from, many mysteries surround her. Want to get in touch with us? For work related inquires and suggestions for the show: murdermirthmonsters@gmail.com Twitter: @MirthAndMurder Sources: https://josefjakobs.info/2018/01/bella-in-wych-elm-mysterious-anna-from.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Who_put_Bella_in_the_Wych_Elm%3F http://www.strangehistory.net/2015/10/27/murder-mccormick-murray-and-the-witches/ https://blog.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/2019/04/04/who-put-bella-down-the-wych-elm/

    Episode 175: The Face on the Milk Carton - Don't Steal Children

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 40:56


    On this episode, Emma and Brian talk about some very well known cases of stolen children who are found again wtih varying outcomes. Everyone is safe and sound, just don't steal any babies! Want to get in touch with us? For work related inquires and suggestions for the show: murdermirthmonsters@gmail.com Twitter: @MirthAndMurder Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kidnapping_of_Carlina_White https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zephany_Nurse https://www.news24.com/news24/southafrica/news/zephany-nurse-case-woman-who-raised-abducted-baby-as-her-own-up-for-parole-20220708 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kidnapping_of_Kamiyah_Mobley https://stories.usatodaynetwork.com/kamiyah/20-years-later/

    Episode 174: Mystery Myth - How Did We Pass Biology Class?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 26:45


    On this episode, Brian and Emma sit down to talk about mythology! Each of them brings a summary of a story from a different mythology and the other uses their limited knowledge to guess what it is. Join along in the fun and take a guess for yourself. Enjoy! Want to get in touch with us? For work related inquires and suggestions for the show: murdermirthmonsters@gmail.com Twitter: @MirthAndMurder Sources: https://mongolianstore.com/folk-tales/ https://www.worldhistory.org/Book_of_the_Heavenly_Cow/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hathor https://asa-cwis.blogspot.com/2016/11/the-nile-turns-blood-red.html

    Episode 173: Spectral Witnesses - Ghosts Are Polygraph Tests

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 48:40


    On the episode, Brian teaches Emma about two murder cases that could only have happened in the 1800s. Why? Because the star witness is a ghost, of course! Want to get in touch with us? For work related inquires and suggestions for the show: murdermirthmonsters@gmail.com Twitter: @MirthAndMurder Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Barn_Murder https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenbrier_Ghost https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=o9tdAAAAIBAJ&pg=1068,3035905&dq=shue&hl=en https://greenbrierwv.com/editorials/the-greenbrier-ghost https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/5015852/zona-shue

    Episode 172: The Circleville Letters - Writing Isn't a Crime

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 44:23


    On this episode, Emma teaches Brian about the Circleville Letters and the strange circumstances surrounding it.  Want to get in touch with us? For work related inquires and suggestions for the show: murdermirthmonsters@gmail.com Twitter: @MirthAndMurder Sources: https://unsolved.com/gallery/poison-pen-murder/#:~:text=Paul%20Freshour%20was%20given%20the,once%20Paul%20was%20in%20prison. https://thoughtcatalog.com/christine-stockton/2021/06/who-wrote-the-circleville-letters/ http://ohiohistorycentral.org/w/Circleville,_Ohio

    Episode 171: Mystery Myth - Old Ravens & Old Lady Broth

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 25:31


    On this episode, Brian and Emma sit down to talk about mythology! Each of them brings a summary of a story from a different mythology and the other uses their limited knowledge to guess what it is. Join along in the fun and take a guess for yourself. Enjoy! Want to get in touch with us? For work related inquires and suggestions for the show: murdermirthmonsters@gmail.com Twitter: @MirthAndMurder Sources: https://books.google.com/books?id=QxAJAAAAQAAJ&pg=PA250-IA4#v=onepage&q&f=false https://www.firstpeople.us/FP-Html-Legends/The-Raven-Mocker-Cherokee.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raven_Mocker

    Episode 170: Stockholm Syndrome - Swedish is Easy to Speak

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 49:52


    On the episode, Brian teaches Emma about 3 very strange mass disappearances. Join us was we go over how large numbers of people can just vanish without a trace and little to no answers. Want to get in touch with us? For work related inquires and suggestions for the show: murdermirthmonsters@gmail.com Twitter: @MirthAndMurder Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stockholm_syndrome https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norrmalmstorg_robbery https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan-Erik_Olsson https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clark_Olofsson https://www.yahoo.com/video/1973-bank-robbery-gave-world-153033079.html https://wwwc.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/9905/02/clark.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Misattribution_of_arousal

    Episode 169: The Strange Case of Mark and John - A Manchester Chatroom for Teens

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 35:51


    On this episode, Emma teaches Brian about a very strange case of attempted murder. Join us as we learn about Manchester Teen Chatrooms, 44 year old MI5 agents, and why 47-69 is the coolest codename ever Want to get in touch with us? For work related inquires and suggestions for the show: murdermirthmonsters@gmail.com Twitter: @MirthAndMurder Sources: https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/article/the-boy-who-incited-his-own-murder https://documentaryheaven.com/kill-me-if-you-can/ https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2004/may/29/crime.uknews

    Episode 168: Mystery Myth - Fairy Mouse & A Pile of Corpses

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 26:07


    On this episode, Brian and Emma sit down to talk about mythology! Each of them brings a summary of a story from a different mythology and the other uses their limited knowledge to guess what it is. Join along in the fun and take a guess for yourself. Enjoy! Want to get in touch with us? For work related inquires and suggestions for the show: murdermirthmonsters@gmail.com Twitter: @MirthAndMurder Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Little_Good_Mouse https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Little_Mouse  https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petite_souris https://www.frenchasyoulikeit.com/a-french-lesson-on-the-little-mouse/ https://fairytalez.com/boy-called-thick-head/

    Episode 167: John E. List Part II - 18 Years to Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2022 60:15


    On the episode, Brian and Emma return with the conclusion to the story of John List. We cover the murders as well as his 18 years spent free. Want to get in touch with us? For work related inquires and suggestions for the show: murdermirthmonsters@gmail.com Twitter: @MirthAndMurder Sources: Death Sentence by Joe Sharkey https://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/25/nyregion/25list1.html https://murderpedia.org/male.L/l/list-john-emil.htm

    Episode 166: John E. List Part I - The Dull Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 68:11


    On the episode, Brian teaches Emma about the family annihilator John List. Hold your loved ones close and for the sake of everything good, talk to a therapist if you need it! Want to get in touch with us? For work related inquires and suggestions for the show: murdermirthmonsters@gmail.com Twitter: @MirthAndMurder Sources: Death Sentence by Joe Sharkey https://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/25/nyregion/25list1.html https://murderpedia.org/male.L/l/list-john-emil.htm

    Episode 165: Jack Barron - Munchausen By Proxy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 40:39


    On this episode, Emma teaches Brian about the only confirmed case of Munchausens by proxy in a male. As always with this type of mental illness, get help or you may end up thinking that you are dating a country music singer.  Want to get in touch with us? For work related inquires and suggestions for the show: murdermirthmonsters@gmail.com Twitter: @MirthAndMurder Sources: https://medium.com/california-dreaming/jack-barron-munchausen-by-proxy-dad-bd44531fb3b8 https://murderpedia.org/male.B/b/barron-jack.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Factitious_disorder_imposed_on_another https://jamesletoile.com/2018/12/15/all-in-the-family/

    Episode 164: Mystery Myth - Greek Tragedy & Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 41:27


    On this episode, Brian and Emma sit down to talk about mythology! Each of them brings a summary of a story from a different mythology and the other uses their limited knowledge to guess what it is. Join along in the fun and take a guess for yourself. Enjoy! Want to get in touch with us? For work related inquires and suggestions for the show: murdermirthmonsters@gmail.com Twitter: @MirthAndMurder Sources: https://www.greeka.com/greece-myths/eros-psyche/ https://www.greekmythology.com/Plays/Aeschylus/Oresteia/oresteia.html

    Episode 163: Mass Disappearances - You Can't Blame Aliens Every Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 75:48


    On the episode, Brian teaches Emma about 3 very strange mass disappearances. Join us was we go over how large numbers of people can just vanish without a trace and little to no answers. Want to get in touch with us? For work related inquires and suggestions for the show: murdermirthmonsters@gmail.com Twitter: @MirthAndMurder Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MV_Joyita https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roanoke_Colony https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flannan_Isles_Lighthouse

    Episode 162: Belle Gunness - Hell's Belle

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 51:19


    On this episode, Emma teaches Brian about one of the most scary women in American history. The La Porte Ghoul, Lady Bluebeard, or simply Hell's Belle is one Indiana woman that you don't want to mess with. Come with us and maybe lose a few kids along the way. Want to get in touch with us? For work related inquires and suggestions for the show: murdermirthmonsters@gmail.com Twitter: @MirthAndMurder Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belle_Gunness https://www.legendsofamerica.com/belle-gunness/ https://allthatsinteresting.com/belle-gunness

    Episode 161: Mystery Myth - Mr. Steal Yo Girl & You're Welcome

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 37:29


    On this episode, Brian and Emma sit down to talk about mythology! Each of them brings a summary of a story from a different mythology and the other uses their limited knowledge to guess what it is. Join along in the fun and take a guess for yourself. Enjoy! Want to get in touch with us? For work related inquires and suggestions for the show: murdermirthmonsters@gmail.com Twitter: @MirthAndMurder Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koschei https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Death_of_Koschei_the_Deathless https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivan_Tsarevich https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/The_Red_Fairy_Book/The_Death_of_Koschei_the_Deathless https://www.tourmaui.com/maui-demigod/

    Episode 160: Saintly Powers - Chaotic Good Players

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 52:15


    On the episode, Brian teaches Emma about the very possible connection between religion and D&D. The barbarian in the party isn't the only one who likes to rage. Want to get in touch with us? For work related inquires and suggestions for the show: murdermirthmonsters@gmail.com Twitter: @MirthAndMurder Sources: https://listverse.com/2013/05/21/10-amazing-feats-performed-by-saints/ https://secularhumanism.org/2021/02/the-occult-feats-of-mystics-and-saints/ https://www.britannica.com/topic/canonization https://www.britannica.com/story/roman-catholic-saints-hallowed-from-the-other-side https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bilocation

    Episode 158: Mystery Myth - A Prince & Sumerian Seasons

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 28:41


    On this episode, Brian and Emma sit down to talk about mythology! Each of them brings a summary of a story from a different mythology and the other uses their limited knowledge to guess what it is. Join along in the fun and take a guess for yourself. Enjoy! Want to get in touch with us? For work related inquires and suggestions for the show: murdermirthmonsters@gmail.com Twitter: @MirthAndMurder Sources: https://ursusspelaeus.wordpress.com/2014/04/03/fat-frumos/ https://travelnhistory.com/legends/romanian-mythology/ https://www.worldhistory.org/article/215/inannas-descent-a-sumerian-tale-of-injustice/ https://www.worldhistory.org/Enki/

    Episode 157: Erotic Spirit Encounters - Paranormal Playtime

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 42:35


    On this episode, Brian teaches Emma about the wonderful world of Spectrophilia. Join us as we learn about some not so visible partners. Want to get in touch with us? For work related inquires and suggestions for the show: murdermirthmonsters@gmail.com Twitter: @MirthAndMurder Sources: https://www.ranker.com/list/women-ghost-hookup-stories/jacob-shelton https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-3317895/The-women-say-ve-affairs-GHOSTS-not-mad-respectable-twenty-somethings-say-spooks-better-lovers-real-men.html https://psmag.com/social-justice/a-brief-investigation-into-human-ghost-intercourse-spectrophilia-81973 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spectrophilia https://www.nylon.com/articles/sex-with-ghosts https://www.washingtonpost.com/religion/2019/07/14/she-says-she-married-pirates-ghost-she-wants-you-stop-calling-her-crazy/

    Episode 156: Lizzie Borden - Bed and Breakfast Murder Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 53:51


    On this episode, Emma teaches Brian about the murder case of the Borden family. Join us as we go over the bumble of an investigation an lack of any evidence that proved who did it, even though it was proably Lizzie. Want to get in touch with us? For work related inquires and suggestions for the show: murdermirthmonsters@gmail.com Twitter: @MirthAndMurder Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lizzie_Borden https://lizzie-borden.com/history/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morphine#Adverse_effects

    Episode 155: Mystery Myth - Whitesnake & the Alaskan Afterlife

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 29:45


    On this episode, Brian and Emma sit down to talk about mythology! Each of them brings a summary of a story from a different mythology and the other uses their limited knowledge to guess what it is. Join along in the fun and take a guess for yourself. Enjoy! Want to get in touch with us? For work related inquires and suggestions for the show: murdermirthmonsters@gmail.com Twitter: @MirthAndMurder Sources: ​http://mythfolklore.blogspot.com/2014/05/alaska-land-of-dead.html?m=1 http://mythfolklore.blogspot.com/2014/05/alaska-ghost-land.html?m=1 https://folklorescotland.com/michael-scott-the-white-snake/ http://oaks.nvg.org/scottish-tales34.html

    Episode 154: Crazy Weapons - Operation Acoustic Kitty

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 44:45


    On this episode, Brian teaches Emma about some of the crazier ways that humans have found to kill one another. From Greek Fire to pidgeon missles, they get weird. Want to get in touch with us? For work related inquires and suggestions for the show: murdermirthmonsters@gmail.com Twitter: @MirthAndMurder Sources: https://allthatsinteresting.com/greek-fire https://www.guns.com/news/2013/08/17/the-petit-protector-the-ultimate-ring-pop https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urumi https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/indias-deadly-flexible-whip-sword-takes-years-to-master https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animal-borne_bomb_attacks https://www.history.com/news/cia-spy-cat-espionage-fail https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bat_bomb https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Pigeon

    Episode 153: The Murder of Irene Garza - Father Bear Fighter

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 47:35


    On this episode, Emma teaches Brian about the murder of Irene Garza. This long cold case ends after more than 50 years of leaving people in wonder. Join us as some people finally get some closure. Want to get in touch with us? For work related inquires and suggestions for the show: murdermirthmonsters@gmail.com Twitter: @MirthAndMurder Sources: https://www.oldest.org/people/cold-cases-ever-solved/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2017/12/08/in-1960-she-went-to-confession-and-vanished-now-we-know-the-priest-murdered-her/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Irene_Garza https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legion_of_Mary https://www.aier.org/cost-of-living-calculator/?utm_source=Google%20Ads&utm_medium=Google%20CPC&utm_campaign=COLA&gclid=CjwKCAjwiuuRBhBvEiwAFXKaNDrLmQ6j_oISWUIYxhPO28Zytf2reGuJSNFHeQ-B2uuI0mRUWBBsKRoCfUUQAvD_BwE

    Episode 152: Mystery Myth - Golden Corall of the Gods

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 27:57


    On this episode, Brian and Emma sit down to talk about mythology! Each of them brings a summary of a story from a different mythology and the other uses their limited knowledge to guess what it is. Join along in the fun and take a guess for yourself. Enjoy! Want to get in touch with us? For work related inquires and suggestions for the show: murdermirthmonsters@gmail.com Twitter: @MirthAndMurder Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S%C3%A6hr%C3%ADmnir https://allthatsinteresting.com/norse-gods-mythology/4 https://www.bg-wiki.com/ffxi/Saehrimnir https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andhr%C3%ADmnir  https://skjalden.com/thors-goats/ http://www.sejongsociety.org/korean_theme/korean_folk_tales/rabbits_judgement.html

    Episode 151: Witches In History - The Storybook Witch

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 45:37


    On this episode, Brian teaches Emma about a few witches from history that may or may not have deserved what they got coming... spoiler, they didn't. Want to get in touch with us? For work related inquires and suggestions for the show: murdermirthmonsters@gmail.com Twitter: @MirthAndMurder Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mother_Shipton https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malin_Matsdotter https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Witch_trials_in_Sweden#The_%22Great_noise%22_of_1668%E2%80%931676 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Voisin https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Affair_of_the_Poisons

    Episode 150: The Wonderland Murders - No Alice Here

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 36:18


    On this episode, Emma teaches Brian about the Wonderland Murders. Join us as we talk about what is certainly a drug gang hit and not a story about talking flowers and a smoking caterpillar.  Want to get in touch with us? For work related inquires and suggestions for the show: murdermirthmonsters@gmail.com Twitter: @MirthAndMurder Sources: https://www.grunge.com/355882/the-wonderland-murders-explained/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wonderland_murders https://www.thedailybeast.com/a-prison-interview-with-scott-thorson-wonderland-murders-witness-and-liberaces-pet?ref=scroll https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wonderland_Gang 

    Episode 149: Mystery Myth - Screaming Volcanoes & Lick the Fish

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 36:21


    On this episode, Brian and Emma sit down to talk about mythology! Each of them brings a summary of a story from a different mythology and the other uses their limited knowledge to guess what it is. Join along in the fun and take a guess for yourself. Enjoy! Want to get in touch with us? For work related inquires and suggestions for the show: murdermirthmonsters@gmail.com Twitter: @MirthAndMurder Sources: https://www.visitlouth.ie/visitor-info/land-of-legends-louth/salmon-of-knowledge.html#:~:text=Fionn%20MacCumhaill%20%2D%20also%20known%20as,the%20High%20King%20of%20Ireland.&text=It%20was%20foretold%20that%20the,the%20one%20to%20do%20so. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salmon_of_Knowledge https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pursuit_of_Diarmuid_and_Gr%C3%A1inne https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/ten-ancient-stories-and-geological-events-may-have-inspired-them-180950347/ https://mythus.fandom.com/wiki/Hi%27iaka https://mythus.fandom.com/wiki/Pele https://www.nps.gov/articles/pele-and-hiiaka.htm http://www.hawaiihistory.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=ig.page&PageID=522

    Episode 148: Ruth Judd - The Trunk Murderess

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 68:06


    On this episode, Brian teaches Emma about Ruth Judd, the Trunk Murderess, and her very unfair, very crazy trial. Did she do it? Yes. Why? Join us and be no closer to the answer! Want to get in touch with us? For work related inquires and suggestions for the show: murdermirthmonsters@gmail.com Twitter: @MirthAndMurder Sources: https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-history/2016/06/21/remembering-1931-trunk-murderess-case/86143794/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winnie_Ruth_Judd https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoCTM7XCEwU&ab_channel=SerialKillersDocumentaries https://azmemory.azlibrary.gov/digital/collection/ahfmur/id/119

    Episode 147: Mystery Mashup - Goblins in Your Blood

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 58:45


    On this episode, Emma teaches Brian about a collection of smaller mysteries that drive her to sleepless nights, but are too small to actually do a full episode on. Might as well do a mash-up! Join us as we talk about the Fugates of Troublesome Creek, What's The Frequency, Kenneth, and Toynbee Tiles. Want to get in touch with us? For work related inquires and suggestions for the show: murdermirthmonsters@gmail.com Twitter: @MirthAndMurder Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Fugates https://academic.csuohio.edu/neuendorf_ka/com370/370_blue_people.pdf  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methylene_blue https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/49147/music-history-20-whats-frequency-kenneth https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toynbee_tiles  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arnold_J._Toynbee  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Toynbee_Convector  https://theghostinmymachine.com/2019/04/08/unresolved-the-toynbee-tiles-jupiter-resurrecting-the-dead-philadelphia-street-art-graffiti/

    Episode 146: Mystery Myth - Blame Cupid & Egyptian Cows

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 41:23


    On this episode, Brian and Emma sit down to talk about mythology! Each of them brings a summary of a story from a different mythology and the other uses their limited knowledge to guess what it is. Join along in the fun and take a guess for yourself. Enjoy! Want to get in touch with us? For work related inquires and suggestions for the show: murdermirthmonsters@gmail.com Twitter: @MirthAndMurder Sources for this episode: https://ancientegyptonline.co.uk/bullcult/ https://www.britannica.com/topic/Apis-Egyptian-deity https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myrrha  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cerealia  https://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends-europe/incest-incense-sad-and-sordid-affair-myrrha-s-punishment-aphrodite-008237

    Episode 145: The Raincoat Killer Part II - A Change in Motive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 49:06


    On this episode, Brian and Emma finish up with the Raincoat Killer, Yoo Young-Chul. Join us as we talk about Yoo's ramping up, capture, and a few twists and turns along the way. Want to get in touch with us? For work related inquires and suggestions for the show: murdermirthmonsters@gmail.com Twitter: @MirthAndMurder Sources: https://allthatsinteresting.com/yoo-young-chul http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20170526000521 http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2004/07/18/2004071861017.html https://thecinemaholic.com/where-is-yoo-young-chul-now/ https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/Article.aspx?aid=2444505 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoo_Young-chul https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Korea The Raincoat Killer: Chasing a Predator in Korea (Netflix Documentary)

    Episode 144: The Raincoat Killer Part I - Secretly Openly Investigating

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 52:30


    On this episode, Brian teaches Emma about the Raincoat Killer, Yoo Young-Chul. Join us as we learn about one of South Korea's most infamous serial killers and the way the police tripped head first into making things harder for themselves. Want to get in touch with us? For work related inquires and suggestions for the show: murdermirthmonsters@gmail.com Twitter: @MirthAndMurder Sources: https://allthatsinteresting.com/yoo-young-chul http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20170526000521 http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2004/07/18/2004071861017.html https://thecinemaholic.com/where-is-yoo-young-chul-now/ https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/Article.aspx?aid=2444505 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoo_Young-chul https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Korea The Raincoat Killer: Chasing a Predator in Korea (Netflix Documentary)

    Episode 143: Disappearance of Asha Degree - Runaway to Nowhere

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 44:14


    On this episode, Emma teaches Brian about the disappearance of Asha Degree. Want to get in touch with us? For work related inquires and suggestions for the show: murdermirthmonsters@gmail.com Twitter: @MirthAndMurder Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Asha_Degree  https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/asha-jaquilla-degree https://charleyproject.org/case/asha-jaquilla-degree https://www.ranker.com/list/asha-degree-case/patrick-thornton https://thetruecrimefiles.com/asha-degree-disappearance/ https://safeatlast.co/blog/kidnapping-statistics/  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kidnapping_of_Elizabeth_Smart  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Whipping_Boy 

    Episode 142: Mystery Myth - All About Animals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 23:47


    On this episode, Brian and Emma sit down to talk about mythology! Each of them brings a summary of a story from a different mythology and the other uses their limited knowledge to guess what it is. Join along in the fun and take a guess for yourself. Enjoy! Want to get in touch with us? For work related inquires and suggestions for the show: murdermirthmonsters@gmail.com Twitter: @MirthAndMurder Sources for this episode: https://www.vietnam-culture.com/articles-51-4/Why-Ducks-Sleep-Standing-On-One-Leg.aspx http://www.indigenouspeople.net/whycoyot.htm  http://www.native-languages.org/legends-coyote.htm

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