Queers for Fears

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode!Oh my, Listeners.  It's been a hot minute.  Between some audio equipment failings, Ellie's Big Move and the school year hitting full speed we're, well, a bit behind to say the least.  On this week's episode, Ellie discusses the creepy and mysterious Roop Kund and tries to offer some explanation for all those bones.  Abby, meanwhile, talks about an old fashioned cure for rabies.  CW: Bones, decay, rabies, animal deaths.We're Drinking: The Everest & A Fall MuleEllie's Sources:  Roopkund, the Frozen Mystery, India Today, Encyclopedia Britannica, Times of India, Max Planck Institute of Geoanthropology, the Atlantic, NatGeo, Business Insider, Nature Communications, the New YorkerAbby's Sources: Wikipedia, Atlas ObscuraFollow us on Social Media: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Youtube: @queersforfearspodcastTwitter/X: @queersfearspodEmail: podcastqueersforfears@gmail.comTo support our show please subscribe, rate, and write reviews wherever you listen to our podcast.  If you're feeling super generous you can buy us a beer here without any additional commitments, or you can support us on Patreon monthly and get access to all of our spooky, gay BONUS CONTENT. 

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode!On this episode, Ellie takes us to her Chemistry class to learn about isotopes and radioactive "cures" for illness throughout the years. Then, Abby talks about an...interesting experiment on a poor innocent baby by some mad man who (incorrectly) assumed that babies were amphibious and couldn't drown.  Oh, you have follow up questions? Listen and find out what we're talking about! CW: Ellie: Medical trauma, illness, death, decayAbby: Animal cruelty, child abuseWe're Drinking: Abby: Gin and juiceEllie: Water (she wasn't feeling well in this one, folks!  Poor thing!) Sources: Ellie: CDC, EPA, JAMA Dermatology, WSJ, the Brooklyn Daily Eagle, the BBC, WaPo Abby:The Mystery of the Exploding Teeth and Other Curiosities from the History of Medicine by Thomas MorrisFollow us on Social Media: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Youtube: @queersforfearspodcastTwitter/X: @queersfearspodEmail: podcastqueersforfears@gmail.comTo support our show please subscribe, rate, and write reviews wherever you listen to our podcast.  If you're feeling super generous you can buy us a beer here without any additional commitments, or you can support us on Patreon monthly and get access to all of our spooky, gay BONUS CONTENT. 

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode!On this episode, Ellie discusses the pair of Tsavo Lions who ate "very few humans" (very few is in the eye of the beholder, we suppose!) as well as their post mortem fate.  Once again, the real fear is colonialism here on QFF.  We know what we're about.  Then, Abby discusses one of her favorite summer fruits, the watermelon.  She discusses some true history, stereotypes associated with watermelons and some folklore surrounding them.  Tangents include but are not limited to:  Kovu from Lion King 2, Abby's staunch opinion on eggs, the perfect fruit salad, and many more. We're drinking...Abby's Segment: Watermelon Spike Agua Fresca with a Tajin rimEllie's Segment: Content Warnings for this episode: Ellie's segment: Humans eaten by lions, humans killing lions, colonialism, and racism. Abby's Segment: poison, accidental deaths, and racismSources: Ellie's Segment: Field Museum, Atlas Obscura, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, UC Santa Cruz, Smithsonian Magazine, Wikipedia (for a recap of the book), AAAS Abby's Segment: How Watermelons became a Racist Trope by: William R. Black in The Atlantic, Wikipedia entry on watermelons, NPR, Bradford Watermelons, Today Follow us on Social Media: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Youtube: @queersforfearspodcastTwitter/X: @queersfearspodEmail: podcastqueersforfears@gmail.comTo support our show please subscribe, rate, and write reviews wherever you listen to our podcast.  If you're feeling super generous you can buy us a beer here without any additional commitments, or you can support us on Patreon monthly and get access to all of our spooky, gay BONUS CONTENT. 

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode!**there were some tech issues in this episode, so please bear with us regarding the sound quality/echo!**In this episode, we celebrate our annual Besties Trip! We're going to Maine, everybody!  In preparation for the trip, Abby discusses the Wood Island Lighthouse's real life horrifying terrors and rumored paranormal events and secrets. She tops it off with a wholesome story about a dog we don't deserve. Then, Ellie drags (it's an aviation joke, do you get it?) the mood down by talking about some horrifying plane crashes (right before we get onto our flight to Maine, but go off, queen) caused by hubris  and not following Aviation Rules, which we assume is a real thing and not something we just made up for the description.  Content Warnings:  Abby's Segment: murder, suicide, ghostsEllie: plane accidents, death, death of childrenWe're drinking: Abby's Cocktail: Blueberry Gimlet Ellie's Cocktail: The Aviation Abby's Sources: The Wood Island Lighthouse website at woodislandlighthouse.org, an article by Jeremy D'Entremont on the website newenglandlighthouses.net; an article from the Portland Press Herald called New England Ghost Project visits Wood Island Lighthouse by Amy Robinson  and of course, Wikipedia. Ellie's Sources: Aerotime, NASA, Popular Mechanics, Business Insider, Reddit, The New York Times, and the LA TimesFollow us on Social Media: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Youtube: @queersforfearspodcastTwitter/X: @queersfearspodEmail: podcastqueersforfears@gmail.comTo support our show please subscribe, rate, and write reviews wherever you listen to our podcast.  If you're feeling super generous you can buy us a beer here without any additional commitments, or you can support us on Patreon monthly and get access to all of our spooky and gay BONUS CONTENT. 

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode!In this episode, Abby talks about the Mas Gasser of Mattoon. In 1944 a string of strange attacks hit Mattoon Illinois. The town was full of panic. Then, Ellie tells us about The Hat Man. Cw: abby: assault, breaking and entering, gas, mysterious illnessEllie: sleep paralysis, disordered sleepSupport the Show.

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode!In this episode, Abby talks about Sarah Gonzalez McLinn, a 20-year-old woman who murdered her roommate and boss, Harold Sasko, who was then some 30 years her senior.  It seemed like it was all about money, but Sarah's story, which wasn't allowed at trial, tells us there's more to the case than what meets the eye.  Then, Ellie talks about some instances of crime in Antarctica, where the cold and dark make scientists not feel like themselves... Content Warning for episode 73:Abby's Story: assault, sexual assault, murder, abuse, grooming, pedophilia, drug and alcohol abuse and addictionEllie's Story: assault, attempted murderIn this episode we're drinking... Hard Seltzers! Abby's Sources: An episode of the show Fear Thy Roomate called Down the Rabbit Hole Several Articles from The Lawrence Kansas Times OnlineAn interview with Sarah Gonzalez McLinn on the Reflector Podcast Sarah Gonzalez-McLinn's Clemency ApplicationEllie's Sources: CBS, Argumenty i Fakty, PBS, Ria Novosti, Vice, Quartz, Spokane Spokesman-Review, SpaceRefFollow us on Social Media: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Youtube: @queersforfearspodcastTwitter/X: @queersfearspodEmail: podcastqueersforfears@gmail.comTo support our show please subscribe, rate, and write reviews wherever you listen to our podcast.  If you're feeling super generous you can buy us a beer here without any additional commitments, or you can support us on Patreon monthly and get access to all of our sooky and gay BONUS CONTENT. 

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode!In this episode, Ellie chats about inventors that were killed by their own inventions.  She also invented a cocktail AND a drinking game for this episode, folks! What can we say? We're real Renaissance Women on this podcast.  It's a good thing we had a drinking game, too because Abby discusses the horrific topics of Imperialism in Africa and the grandson of the Jameson fortune, James Sligo Jameson.  In his exploration, he got up to some nasty things.  What did he do, exactly? Well, you could Google it, OR you COULD listen to this episode and find out!  Both are free, but one is a bit more entertaining than the other (at least, we'd like to think so!).  Content Warnings Episode #72:    Ellie's Content: death, automobile accidents, drowning, trauma Abby's Content: colonialism, racism, murder, mutilation, illness, death, cannibalismIn this episode, we're drinking:Ellie: The Bifurious: Ellie's Edition™ Abby: Jameson and Ginger Ale Sources: For this episode, Ellie pulled from: The AtlanticHuffington Post Business InsiderAnd Abby's sources included: Birdnamesforbirds Wikipedia Articles on James Sligo Jameson and Cannibalism in Africa as well as Child Cannibalism in The Congo BasinThe Journals of James JamesonThe Jameson Whiskey WebsiteA Grisly Drop of HistoryThe Jameson AffairFollow us on Social Media: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Youtube: @queersforfearspodcastTwitter/X: @queersfearspodEmail: podcastqueersforfears@gmail.comTo support our show please subscribe, rate, and write reviews wherever you listen to our podcast.  If you're feeling super generous you can buy us a beer here without any additional commitments, or you can support us on Patreon monthly and get access to all of our spooky  BONUS CONTENT. 

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode!In this episode, Abby discusses some rage directed toward the beloved PBS dinosaur, Barney as well as a tragedy that struck the creator's family.  Ellie discusses the Cleveland Balloonfest Catastrophe.  Tangents include but are not limited to: Puzzle Place, Baby Bop and BJ, a reenactment, and more!Content Warnings Episode #69:   Abby's Content: assault, attempted murder, trauma, weapons  Ellie's Content: environmental risks, disappearances, drowningIn this episode, we're drinking:Abby: Violette RoyaleEllie: CosmopolitanSources: For this episode, Abby pulled from: The documentary, I love you, you hate me ,  The Barney History Fans Website The  Article  Kimberly Goad in the Dallas Morning News https://www.cbsnews.com/news/son-of-barney-co-creator-sentenced-in-shooting-of-neighbor/ WikipediaAnd Ellie used: Nathan Truesdell's short film Balloonfest, Case Western Reserve's encyclopedia of Cleveland history, Fox 8 Cleveland, Far Out Magazine, Covering the Corner, WKYC Cleveland, the Indianapolis Star, CNNFollow us on Social Media: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Youtube: @queersforfearspodcastTwitter/X: @queersfearspodEmail: podcastqueersforfears@gmail.comTo support our show please subscribe, rate, and write reviews wherever you listen to our podcast.  If you're feeling super generous you can buy us a beer here without any additional commitments, or you can support us on Patreon monthly and get access to all of our spooky and gay BONUS CONTENT.  

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode!In this episode, Ellie takes us back to the 13th century and discusses the Green Children of Woolpit!  We put on our detective hats and try to sort it all out for you.  Spoiler Alert: it doesn't go very well.   Then, Abby talks about two terrifying Phrogging situations.  Topics and tangents include, but are not limited to: our thoughts on embarrsssing laundry moments, a beloved pet frog, Midori, Google Slides, our Scares of the Week (TM) and more!  Which story sends more shivers down your spine? Let us know! Content Warnings Episode #70:   Abby's Content: Stalking, assault, murder, death of an animal, phrogging, attempted murder, gender surgery  Ellie's Content:  Malnourishment, xenophobia In this episode, we're drinking: (Non-Alcoholic) Green Matcha LattesSources: For this episode, Ellie used: Wikipedia and Historic-UK, an online British history magazine est. 2000 And Abby pulled from: Episode 1 of Phrogging: Hider in My House The Secret SurgeonEpisode 4 of Phrogging: Hider in My House Buried Secrets https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/08/man-who-killed-his-occc-cellmate-gets-40-years-in-prison-on-multiple-charges/ https://the-line-up.com/phrogging-nightmare https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12646431/dad-killed-insane-satanist-phrogger-strangers-home.html https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/phrogging/ https://brinkshome.com/smartcenter/how-to-tell-if-someone-is-phrogging-in-your-home Follow us on Social Media: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Youtube: @queersforfearspodcastTwitter/X: @queersfearspodContact us! Email: podcastqueersforfears@gmail.comFor more photos and information about our sources, visit our website: www.queersforfears.com To support our show please subscribe, rate, and write reviews wherever you listen to our podcast.  If you're feeling super generous you can buy us a beer here without any additional commitments, or you can support us on Patreon monthly and get access to all of our spooky and gay BONUS CONTENT.  You can find links to all of our Socials, Merch, and more here: https://linktr.ee/queersforfears               Stay queer & stay spooky! 

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode!In this episode, Ellie discusses 2024: The Year of the Cicada?! and Abby talks about 1874: The Year of the Locust.  Tangents include, but are not limited to: how much you'd need to pay us to eat bugs, being alive in the 1870s, disgusting Bug Goo, the Ancient Greeps, our own insect horrors, and more!  Which creature is scarier? The Locust or the Cicada? Find out on this episode of Queers for Fears! Content Warnings Episode #69:    Ellie's Content: insects, killing insects, dead insects Abby's Content: drought, insects, killing insects, dead insects, starvation, religious versesIn this episode, we're drinking:Abby: The GrasshopperEllie: The CicadaSources: For this episode, Abby pulled from: Wikipedia: Locusts and the Year of the Locusts 1874   , The National Archives, Kansas History,  & History NetAnd Ellie used: UConn, CBS, CNN, & WaPoFollow us on Social Media: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Youtube: @queersforfearspodcastTwitter/X: @queersfearspodEmail: podcastqueersforfears@gmail.comTo support our show please subscribe, rate, and write reviews on Apple Itunes or wherever you listen to the podcast, it really helps us grow!  If you're feeling super generous you can buy us a beer here without any additional commitments, or you can support us on Patreon monthly and get access to all of our spooky  BONUS CONTENT.  Check out our merch here!    This podcast was produced, written, and directed by Abby and Ellie.  Podcast Art by Kateryna Kotsuiba, find her on Etsy @KKateArt.  Music by Robbie Edge.  Sound editing by Marvin Kuzia.  We are proud to have our show  sponsored by our Patreon supporters! Thanks for listening!   Stay queer! 

In this episode, Abby talks about Freda and Alice, two teenagers from Memphis, Tennessee living in the 19th century who fell in love and planned to marry.  Unfortunately, it all went wrong and tragedy struck.  Support the show

The exciting conclusion to part one.  This episode dives in to the crime itself, the trial and a whole lot of wacky tangents along the way.  Support the show

In Part One, Abby lays the foundation for another (attempted) snake murder in Alabama.  She touches upon serpent handling and Pentecostal churches-a large part of this mystery.  queersforfears.comPatreon: /queersforfearsSources: Wikipedia entries for Pentecostalism and Snake HandlingDocumentary Alabama Snake (2019) Bitter Southerner's article:  The Pentecostal Serpenthttps://bittersoutherner.com/the-pentecostal-serpent#.YtDhinbMK3B Support the show

You didn't think Abby would let Ellie get married and NOT talk about a wild wedding, did you!?  This week, Abby talks about a wedding with 200 POUNDS of weed, the kind of wedding guests you DON'T want to show up and Michigan.  Check out our website at www.queersforfears.com Support us on Patreon!Buy a t-shirt on our Website!Sources: The Atlantic:  A Wedding Sting by Jeff Mayshhttps://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2015/05/the-wedding-sting/392699/ Support the show

Abby discusses a  record setting 1972 kidnapping in Minnesota of a wealthy socialite Support the show

Abby discusses the murder of Mary Busch in this case and what a man named Rattlesnake James had to do with it. Sources: An article from the Fargo Forum, March 22, 1939Brenner, Anita La Cañada's First U.S. Supreme Court CaseLisenba v. People of the State of California, 314 U.S. 219 (1941)Murder & Mayhem in the Crescenta Valley By Gary Keyes, Mike LawlerLA Times article , A Lady-Killer Ensnared by a Rattlesnake by Cecilia RasmussenLos Angeles Magazine article , In One of L.A.'s Most Outrageous Murder Cases, a Rattlesnake Was the Weapon by Hadley MearesAn article from The Kansas City Star, July 5, 1936An article from The Daily Times, Thursday, May 7, 1936An article from the Alexandria Citizen NewsSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/queersforfearspodcast)

In 2008 four teens at a Kentucky university decided to rob the library.  Find out how that works out for them in this episode of QFF.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/queersforfearspodcast)

Abby discusses Rudolph Valentino, a man who experienced toxic masculinity, homophobia even though it's likely he wasn't homosexual and a cursed ring.  To what fate does The "Latin Lover" (the 20s were wild, man) succumb?  Find out on this week's episode of Queers for Fears.Find us:  www.queersforfears.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/queersforfearspodcast)

Elmer McCurdy had a sad life.  He struggled with addiction and tried to make a living off crime but was never very successful.  Unfortunately for Elmer, his death and thereafter was much more interesting.  Find out what happened to poor Elmer on this episode of Queers for Fears.Check us out on:  queersforfears.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/queersforfearspodcast)

Join Abby and a special guest in discussion Corsicana, Texas and their world famous bakery for the ever indulgent holiday dessert: fruitcake.  In the 2000s, the bakery started to lose money even though their fruitcakes were flying off the shelves!  What happened in this fruity fiasco?  Listen and find out.  Follow us on social media and support us here:  www.queersforfears.com Sources:  The documentary on a Streaming Service called Fruitcake Fraud, which Abby is seriously mad about because that was her episode title idea“Just Desserts” by Katy Vine for Texas MonthlyCorsicana City Website Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/queersforfearspodcast)

Merry Cryptmas everyone!  Abby discusses some light-hearted plant cryptids who are anything BUT vegetarian and Ellie, being Ellie, tries her ebst to get her off topic.  There's a lot of tangents in this episode, folks, but maybe they, like our Plant Cryptids, will grow on you.  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/queersforfearspodcast)

Hi everyone.  in this 1 minute clip we discuss our future plans for the podcast.  Support us on Social Media, support us, buy merch, listen and contact us:  queersfoefears.comsupport us:  patreon.com/queersforfearspodcastSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/queersforfearspodcast)

CW: Trans/homophobia, misgendering and use of incorrect pronouns, hate crime and assaultOne November afternoon in 2013, Sasha Fleischman boarded the 57 bus home from school in Oakland California.  Sasha, a high school senior at the time, identified as agender and enjoyed wearing skirts.  Then, one member of a group of three teenaged boys took a lighter and set their skirt on fire.  Their lives were both changed forever in a matter of seconds.Sources:The NYT Magazine: The Fire on the 57 Bus in Oakland Dashka Slater The novel The 57 Bus:  A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime That Changed Their Lives by: Dashka Slater This Episode is from the Patreon Vault.  To support us please check out patreon.com/queersforfearspodcastSupport us on social media, donate to us and purchase our merch here:   link.tree/queersforfears Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/queersforfearspodcast)

Abby and Ellie talk about some famous and infamous deer cryptids--be warned, Abby was a bit tipsy this episode... Music credit:  System of a DownSupport us:  www.queersforfearspodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/queersforfearspodcast)

Unsurprisingly, the US Government's legislature to control women's bodies is not new.  In the 20th century,  The American Plan allowed law enforcement to stop and examine women for STIs based on their profession, appearance, or social status.  Then what would happen?  Find out on this episode of Queers for Fears. Support us:  www.queersforfears.comSources: https://www.history.com/news/chamberlain-kahn-act-std-venereal-disease-imprisonment-women 'Policing Sex' explores state's hidden history of imprisoning women for having venereal disease | The University of Kansas (ku.edu)Kansas locked up more than 5,000 women and girls for having STDs | by Aaron Barnhart | Timeline https://www.kcur.org/arts-life/2017-01-06/the-faces-of-long-gone-women-tell-a-new-story-of-the-kansas-state-prison Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/queersforfearspodcast)

Last week we talked about Ellie's favorite movie, this week, we discuss Abby's favorite horror classic: The Exorcist.  What makes this movie so likeable and what was the inspiration for the film?  Find out on this episode of Queers for Fears. Support our Podcast and follow us on social media here: Abby's Sources: Wikipedia Entry, Roland DoeDiscovery Plus documentary:  The Exorcism of Roland DoeSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/queersforfearspodcast)

In this, our 21st movisode, Abby and Ellie discuss David Lynch's work Mulholland Drive and then Abby takes on a terrifying Mulholland Murder, complete with tangeants about the name Egbert, cry-sterbating, Twin Peaks and more. Support this podcast on social media and Patreon: https://linktr.ee/queersforfears Abby's Sources: Wikipedia entry, Mulholland Drive https://derangedlacrimes.com/?p=5320 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support

In this episode, Ellie discusses the plot of the classic horror/sci-fi thriller Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Then, Abby discusses some real life body snatching-a crime that goes all the way back to the 13th century. Support us on Patreon, BUY OUR MERCH and follow us on Social Media: queersforfears.com Abby's Sources: Atlas Obscura The Smithsonian Wikipedia --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support

Abby and Ellie are (finally) back! We're a bit rust, but we take a dive into James Wan's new horror flick Malignant and talk about its themes of misogony and how that affected the "possession" in a small town of Nicaragua. Support us on social media, buy our merch and more here: https://linktr.ee/queersforfears Check out our website: queersforfearspodcast.com Abby's sources: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-sh/nicaragua_exorcism_vilma_trujillo_murder --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support

In 1909, a coroner was called to a seemingly abandoned home. A woman in a black dress, veil and cape answered. "Who are you? Who is the deceased?" The coroner asked. "It doesn't matter," replied the Lady in Black. But really though, who was the deceased? And whow as the Lady in Black? Find out on this episode of Queers for Fears. Find us on social media and support us via Patreon or by purchasing merch here: https://linktr.ee/queersforfears Remember for 5 dollars off your t-shirt order until September 1, use code QUEERS21 at checkout! Link in Linktree! Sources: The Slow Death of Ocey Snead. Starved, overdosed, and drowned by her… | by Heather Monroe | Medium The sisters in black: The murder of Ocey Snead, 1909 - New York Daily News (nydailynews.com) Sister Act: The Bizarre Drowning of Ocey Snead (the-line-up.com) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support

Ramon and Lulu Sosa had it all. A successful gym, a brand new home, cars, motorcycles, and nice clothes. Unfortunately, it wasn't enough to...well, listen and find out on this episode! Buy our merch, find us on social media and check out our website here: https://linktr.ee/queersforfears Abby's Sources: ESPN's Dead Man Walking by Tisha Thompson and Kevin Shaw --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support

Ellie walks us through her hilarious summation and Opinions about The Nun. After, Abby discusses some "possessed" 17th century French nuns and fails epically at pronouncing French, as per usual. Support us, buy our merch and follow us on social media here: https://linktr.ee/queersforfears Abby's Sources: Wikipedia Entry for The Loudun Possessions and Urbain Grandier https://www.college.columbia.edu/core/content/pact-allegedly-signed-between-urbain-grandier-and-devil-submitted-evidence-during-1634-loudu --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support

CW for suicide, suicidal ideation, depression and violence. Listener discretion is advised. In this episode, Abby discusses the tragic death of Betty Williams in Odessa, Texas in 1960. Betty was a theatre kid who dressed differently and had more progressive ideas than her peers. For this reason, she was often an outsider and struggled with self esteem and depression. Eventually, Betty asked some friends to kill her. What happened next will shock you. If you or a loved one experience thoughts of suicide, please reach out via phone: 1-800-273-8255 or online: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/ Find us on socials, see our merch, support us here: https://linktr.ee/queersforfears Abby's Sources: Wikipedia https://www.texasmonthly.com/articles/a-kiss-before-dying/amp/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support

Ellie discusses what hazing is and unfortunate incidents involving hazing. CW: Sexual assault, violence and torture. Sources: Allan, Kerschner, and Payne's “College Student Hazing Experiences, Attitudes, and Perceptions: Implications for Prevention” in the Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practices Support us on social media, buy our merch and support us on Patreon here: https://linktr.ee/queersforfears --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support

The ocean is a palace of horrors. In this episode of QFF, Ellie describes some terrible sea creatures lurking in the deep. If you want to "sea" more, check out our July video episode on Patreon, in which we discuss our Sea Creatures in a bracket-style tournament (7/25). Support us and check out our merch at: www.queersforfears.com Sources: National Ocean Service Encyclopedia Britannica NYT FL Museum of Natural History NPR WaPo Chesapeake Bay Program Australian Museum Natural History Museum (London) BBC Smithsonian Te Papa Tongarewa (National Museum of New Zealand) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support

Abby and Ellie talk makeup history and horror. "positively fucking horrendous" - Marvin on skin-related horror (we take this as a compliment) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support

Happy July, dear listeners. In this movisode, Ellie discusses The Conjuring 3: The Devil Made Me Do It and Abby dissects the Paranormal story and the trial that this movie was based off. The Warrens make another appearance and so do waterbeds- a trend we, at QFF are happy to see gone because it just offers no support and who wants a bed that leaks?! Did the devil actually make Arne do it? Tell us what you think! For links to social media, merch, and how to support our indie podcast, please visit www.queersforfears.com Sources Abby used in this episode: Wikipedia A Haunting- Season 2, Episode 6 Where Demons Dwell by Discovery Channel https://archives.law.virginia.edu/dengrove/trials/demon-murder~~ https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1981/09/13/by-demons-possessed/3479fa6b-eee3-4233-a2fc-b9defa403504/ https://thenerdsofcolor.org/2021/04/22/the-true-story-behind-the-conjuring-the-devil-made-me-do-it/ https://creepycatalog.com/creepy-details-from-the-real-life-devil-made-me-do-it-case-featured-in-the-conjuring-3/~~ https://www.newsweek.com/conjuring-3-devil-made-me-do-true-story-demonic-murder-1476782 Special thanks, again, to our listener Lesley for her help in this research! We appreciate you! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support

The Black Widow, The Lady Bluebeard, Belle Gunness. Whatever you want to call her, she's said to have killed upwards of 40 men. What's her deal? Find out on this episode of Queers for Fears. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support

Ellie chats about the history of burial practices and why we as a society are so afraid of death. The origins of some of our culture's traditions to mourn the dead are also discussed. Sources: Smoke Gets in Your Eyes and Other Lessons from the Crematory by Caitlin Doughty Support us: queersforfears.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support

Hello everybody! Abby and Ellie were both super busy this past week or so and decided to release this older Patreon Episode to all of you! Abby discusses a brief history of cannibals and then takes slightly deeper dives into 3 cannibals: Issei Sagawa, The Kentucky Cannibal and Armin Miewes. Since it's a Patreon episode we're a bit sillier than usual, we hope you enjoy it and sign up at patreon.com/queersforfearspodcast at the tier you're most excited about! Thanks for listening and see you next week! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support

Abby walks through a brief history of mirrors, superstitions surrounding mirrors, creepy mirror games and mirrors in horror movies. Why are they so darn creepy to us? Find out in this episode of Queers for Fears. Support Us: www.queersforfears.com patreon.com/queersforfearspodcast Sponsors: Bruush: Save 15% with promo code POD15 using this link: https://bit.ly/3xe5g7S Sources: Wikipedia https://www.cnn.com/2013/02/22/tech/social-media/apparently-this-matters-haunted-mirror/index.html http://hauntedattractiononline.com/haunted-mirrors-world/ https://www.bustle.com/articles/180548-12-creepy-mirror-games-to-play-when-you-just-want-to-freak-yourself-out https://www.fandango.com/movie-photos/top-11-horror-movie-mirrors-789 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support

It's the first week of the month so that means it's a movisode, everybody! In this episode, Ellie discusses the new thriller straight-to-streaming-service Things Heard and Seen starring Amanda Seyfried and James Norton. Then Abby discusses the inspiration for the film: the author's spooky ghost stories in her own farmhouse and the murder of Cathleen Krauseneck one cold February in 1982. Her husband, 37 years later in 2019 was indicted on second degree murder charges, but there are many folks that doubt his involvement. Find out more on this episode of Queers for Fears! Support us: queersforfears.com for social media, blog posts, our merchandise and more patreon.com/queersforfearspodcast to keep the laughs and research going! Support our Sponsor: Bruush https://bit.ly/3xe5g7S Movie: Things Heard and Seen (2021) Abby's Sources: Wikipedia https://krauseneck.com/about-us/ https://people.com/crime/1982-ax-murder-of-n-y-mom-went-unsolved-for-nearly-40-years-but-now-her-husband-is-charged/ The New York Times: WOMAN, 29, FOUND SLAIN WITH AX IN HER HOME IN ROCHESTER SUBURB (1982) https://abcnews.go.com/US/husband-charged-1982-ax-killing-wife-chief-calls/story?id=66935195 https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2020/01/29/killer-claimed-he-killed-cathy-krauseneck-brighton-husbands-attorneys-claim-court-filing/4552446002/ https://www.elle.com.au/news/netflix-things-heard-and-seen-true-story-25161 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support

In this episode, Abby and Ellie’s witty banter includes but is not limited to: this school year lasting forever, firefighting, being sweaty, and so on. Then, Abby dives into the sad story of Ruth Ellis, a woman who was discriminated against for being 1. A woman, 2. “Lower Class” and 3. A sex-worker. Ruth, who struggled with abusive relationships with men, snapped one night. Her story is a sad tale for women everywhere. CW for pregnancy loss and suicide. Finally, Ellie discusses some historic fires, their failures, and the safety measures that we now have in place as a result of these terrifying tragedies. CW for death of children. Check us out and find our MERCH: queersforfears.com Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/queersforfearspodcast Sponsors: Revolution Beauty: https://bit.ly/2RKFGY8 codePODGO20 Sources: Abby: Wikipedia Ruth Ellis: the Murder Case We Can’t Forget, published by The Guardian 2018 by Duncan Campbell Murder Maps Season 3, Episode 4: Ruth Ellis Ellie: Wikipedia The presentations of her peers --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support

After Abby and Ellie talk about the plights of fire academy training, teaching during the longest school year known to man and "adulting" nonsense (looking at you, Comcast Customer Support and the Department of Motor Vehicles) Abby dives in to the mysterious death of Maria Marta, an upper class Argentine woman who died in October of 2002. At first, it seemed like a terrible accident: a woman slipped, hit her head and fell in the bath tub. But how could she have slipped if her tennis shoes were still on? And why was she fully dressed if she was getting ready to take her Sunday afternoon bath? Oh yeah, and then there was a fake death certificate, cleaning up the crime scene too early and not following with the doctor's advice to call the police for this so-called "accident." Was this death really a terrible accident or a gruesome murder? And if it was, who could have murdered a sweet, charitable woman in a gated community? Find out on this week's episode of Queers for Fears Check out our website, purchase merch, or make a one time donation here: www.queersforfears.com Support Us: patreon.com/queersforfearspodcast Sponsors: PODGO: podgo.co Sources: The documentary Quien mato a Maria Marta? (Who Killed Maria Marta?) Evidence, trial documents, and media coverage: https://casobelsunce.blogspot.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support

Well, well, well, dear listeners. Abby and Ellie are doing Cryptids Part III! Before we dive in to creepy crawlers, we discuss driving the "wee-woo" truck, and an unfortunate Driver's Education circumstance involving a sighting of a possible cryptid (???). Then, with a dash of off-brand genitalia (grab a bucket and a mop, everyone) and some standard QFF tangents, we discuss cryptids, including, but not limited to: the Oklahoma Octopus (and why real Octopus are so dang creepy). the Lake Worth Monster and the Ozark Howler. Support and Follow Us: www.queersforfears.com https://linktr.ee/queersforfears Merch (our totally awesome T-shirts!): https://www.etsy.com/shop/Queersforfearspod One-Time Donation: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/queersforfears Sponsors: Brüush: For 15% off your purchase, go here and enter code POD15: Brüush Discount Link Our Patreon: patreon.com/queersforfears Sources: Wikipedia Lost Tapes Season 1, Episode 5 Scientific American Blog The Birch Aquarium Ozark Howler Verse by Rufus Grey Ozark Howler Blog The podcast H2OMG --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support

Abby and Ellie haven't seen each other for a WHILE in this episode, which is why our witty banter and updates last until about the 17:00 mark. Ellie discusses a hilarious fire chief and Abby whines about a short summer vacation that feels so far away. There's something for everyone in this episode: movie trivia, a roadkill pit?!, a throwback 2009 Folger's Coffee Commercial, some French Revolution history, and so much more we can't cram it all into the show notes! Due to a misread text, Abby had to watch this travesty twice in two days so she considers herself an expert on the topic. Abby and Ellie discuss the big 2005 vibes of House of Wax. Juicy Couture velour sweat suits, Chad Michael Murry miscast as a brother instead of a boyfriend, Jared Padelecki pre Supernatural, Disturbed and My chemical Romance on the soundtrack, and more. Then, Abby discusses the bloody history of Madame Toussad and her Wax Museum. We also, of course, in true QFF fashion, discuss the controversies that surround them: the royal family wax figures, whitewashed Beyonce, and an inaccurate depiction of Nicki Minaj just to name a few. Enjoy the spooky vibes and comedic relief we offer in this movisode and don't burn the house down when you stream House of Wax! Support Us: patreon.com/queersforfearspodcast Follow QFF on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/queersforfears Sponsors: PODGO.CO https://www.podcastwithoutanaudience.com/ Sources: House of Wax (2005) Wikipedia IMDB https://www.madametussauds.com/ Mental Floss Time Magazine --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support

Happy Combisode Day, dear listeners! This month, Ellie discusses her firefighting academy updates and then Abby talks about some good old fashioned Amish cookin'. From there, Ellie talks about her fear of impending doom by chatting about the history and timeline of the Doomsday Clock. Then, Abby talks about Chicago's first John Doe case, in which a man went back on his deal with a stranger resulting in a triple homicide. Find out why this bizarre crime was committed and whether or not humans will be the reason for their own downfall (spoiler alert: probably) on this episode of Queers for Fears! Links to our social media, website, and more: https://linktr.ee/queersforfears Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/queersforfearspodcast Sponsors: Baxter Blue https://baxterblueglasses.pxf.io/c/2544961/1031264/11471 The Podcast: Haunt Her? I Barely Know Her! https://linktr.ee/Hauntheribarelyknowher --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support

Ellie, Marvin and Ellie unironically discuss soap for a while before we dive into a terrible bath (sorry, we couldn't resist). Abby's back at it again with the serial killer John Haigh, who killed 6-9 people in London during the 1940s. Haigh grew up with strict, religious parents and went against their fire and brimstone lectures because he never got caught in petty crimes. He escalated...quickly murdering people for their money to support his champagne taste on no budget and a bad gambling habit. Ellie and Marvin, of course, make their comments on the side about John, his life and his....hm...creative? Disgusting? Terrifying? Way of disposing of his victims (spoiler alert, in acid). What led to his downfall? Then, Marvin brings us home with some creepy politicians and their...circumstantial evidence of acid baths...As one does. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/queersforfearspodcast Our Website, Socials, Merch, and More: https://linktr.ee/queersforfears Sponsors: Baxter Blue Glasses (click here!) Featured Podcast: Morning Cup of Murder Abby's Sources: Wikipedia Murderpedia Murder Maps Season 3, Episode 2 The podcast Time Suck (Episode 216) with Dan Cummins --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support

Abby and Ellie do typical midwestern stuff and talk about the weather. Ellie talks about firefightin' and Abby talks about some remote learning and graduate school frustrations. Then, Ellie explains Modern Day Vampires, these are real people who have cravings for consuming blood. Then we come to the conclusion that, hey, as long as everything is healthy and consensual, live your truth on this episode of Queers for Fears. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/queersforfearspodcast Our Website, Socials and more: https://linktr.ee/queersforfears Ellie's Sources: John Edgar Browning, who has done fieldwork with vampires in NOLA and Buffalo; DJ Williams, sociology prof at ID State, and Merticus of AVA --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support

Ellie and Abby discuss the 2020 movie "The Invisible Man" starring Elizabeth Moss and what scares them about the movie and toxic relationships. Then, Abby lightens the mood with a "possession" of sorts from the 1950s in Manila in which a 13 year old boy was said to be able to disappear and reappear seemingly at will. CW for abuse and suicide. If you are in an abusive situation, please contact the Domestic Violence hotline at: 800.799.SAFE or visit thehotline.org Sources: The Invisible Man (2020) And That's Why We Drink Podcast, Episode #178 The Bizarre Case of the Teleporting Boy in Manila mysteriousuniverse.org The Invisible Boy Documentary by Lester Sumrall youtube.com Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/queersforfearspodcast Our Website: https://queersforfears567271273.wordpress.com/ Sponsors: SkinStore: 20% of your next purchase by using the code POD that's code P-O-D for 20% off your next purchase at skinstore.com/pod.list Make sure to check out, review, and follow our friends at Don't Look Under the Internet podcast! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support

We're back at it again everybody! This episode we TURNT UP (does anyone say that anymore?) to celebrate our one year podiversary and celebrated being able to record safely in person together for the first time in six whole months. Ellie discusses the work of the Japanese manga horror artist and writer Junji Ito and Abby discusses one woman's skydiving experience. It was a horrible accident...or was it? Honorable mentions to our guest stars Jack and Marvin and our tangents on wisdome teeth and South African accents (just listen if you don't get it). Find out more on this episode of Queers for Fears! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support