A podcast to explore the unexplained, Straight-Up Enigmas discusses paranormal and supernatural events, as well as true crime, cold cases, and other mysteries.
Who was the Westfield Watcher? While Derek Broaddus and his family maintains to this day that an unhinged and dangerous neighbor must have sent the unsettling letters, others believe that the Broadduses may even have created The Watcher themselves. Stay with us as we explore the terrifying letters of the neighborhood stalker known as the Westfield Watcher. Thank you to our sponsor, Best Fiends! www.bestfiends.com Special guest narration by Edward October of OctoberPod: https://www.octoberpodvhs.com/ Articles in Research/Narration: https://patch.com/new-jersey/westfield/truth-or-tale-mystery-westfield-watcher https://www.thecut.com/2018/11/the-haunting-of-657-boulevard-in-westfield-new-jersey.html https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/news/a39179/five-real-life-horror-stories/ https://allthatsinteresting.com/the-watcher-house Music: Gathering Darkness by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100849 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Dopplerette by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100659 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ This House by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100659 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Long Note One and Two by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100659 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Metaphysik by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400056 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ “Straight-Up Enigmas” theme song written by Chuck Flyer. Straight Up Strange Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/straightupstrange/. This episode was produced and edited by host, Jaden McKell.
In September 2019, 7-year-old Joshua “JJ” Vallow and 17-year-old Tylee Ryan disappeared under mysterious circumstances. Family members had heard nothing from them for months, but the children's parents never reported the minors missing. Law enforcement visited the home of JJ and Tylee's mother, Lori Vallow, that November to perform a welfare check on the children. Authorities later located Vallow and her husband, Chad Daybell, in Hawaii, where police finally arrested Vallow in February 2020 — months before investigators found JJ and Tylee's remains on Daybell's property. Are Vallow and Daybell responsible for the children's deaths? Did they have anything to do with the mysterious deaths of Daybell's first wife, Tammy, and Vallow's estranged husband, Charles? Stay with us as we remember the victims, JJ and Tylee, and discuss what we know so far about Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell. Thank you to our sponsor, Best Fiends! www.bestfiends.com Promo by All Crime No Cattle: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-crime-no-cattle/id1327729036 Articles for Research/Narration: https://www.thecut.com/2021/05/doomsday-couple-chad-daybell-lori-vallow-what-to-know.html https://www.12news.com/article/news/crime/lori-vallow-daybell-medically-incompetent/75-d15d83fe-2cc5-42e4-8b61-595bd781c2b4 https://www.deseret.com/u-s-world/2021/5/25/22453673/lori-vallow-chad-daybell-story-recap https://www.deseret.com/utah/2020/8/3/21352614/daybell-hearing-could-offer-new-details-in-missing-kids-case-idaho-lori-vallow-chad-jj-tylee https://heavy.com/entertainment/2020/05/joshua-jj-vallow-tylee-ryan/ Music: The "Straight-Up Enigmas Theme" was written and created by Chuck Flyer. Straight Up Strange Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/straightupstrange/. This episode was produced and edited by host, Jaden McKell.
Frequency is everywhere — all things in our universe are constantly in motion, vibrating. Even the Earth hums at its own frequency. Knowing about frequency is fascinating, but also important for our well-being. It could impact our physical, mental, and emotional health. Some scientists think that frequency can explain life’s greatest mysteries, the reality or non-reality of ghosts and aliens — even the human consciousness. There are so many enigmas surrounding frequency. Join us as we explore the frequencies that make up Earth’s secret symphony. Thank you to our sponsor, Best Fiends: www.bestfiends.com Promo by Spooky Science Sisters: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spooky-science-sisters/id1510472957 Articles for Research/Narration: https://www.britannica.com/science/frequency-physics https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/could-certain-frequencies/ https://purelysimpleorganicliving.com/vibrations-frequencies/#:~:text=Because%20of%20this%2C%20all%20humans,determine%20and%20differentiate%20vibrational%20patterns. https://www.drskinhealth.com/blog/schumann-resonance#:~:text=It%20has%20been%20proven%20by,%2Dmind%20control%2C%20and%20grounding. https://theinspireproject.org/default.asp?contentID=3 https://nautil.us/blog/how-radio-enthusiasts-are-listening-to-earths-secret-symphony https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/sunearth/news/gallery/schumann-resonance.html https://eos.org/features/studying-earths-double-electrical-heartbeat https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/the-hippies-were-right-its-all-about-vibrations-man/ https://medium.com/thrive-global/three-hacks-to-boost-your-frequency-af1a6c3887c2 Music: “Chorus” audio clip provided courtesy of NASA’s INSPIRE project: https://theinspireproject.org/default.asp?contentID=4 “Space Ambience Atmosphere” by Vilkas Sound: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tp_0oMPGBZs Theme song “Straight-Up Enigmas” was created by Chuck Flyer. Proud member of Straight Up Strange Podcast network! Straight Up Strange Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/straightupstrange/. This episode was produced by host, Jaden McKell. It was edited by Austin Blackwell.
What do TikTok and a 90s horror film have to do with the brutal unsolved murder of a woman in 1980s Chicago? Tune in to our new episode to find out! Promos: Reverie True Crime: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reverie-true-crime/id1492793721 Crimeatorium: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crimeatorium/id1530070753 Articles in Research/Narration: https://www.rd.com/list/true-urban-legends/ https://ghoulishmedia.com/candyman-origins/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ABLA_Homes#Ruth_Mae_McCoy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabrini%E2%80%93Green_Homes https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/cause-of-death/Content?oid=875995 https://www.chicagoreader.com/Bleader/archives/2014/03/14/how-a-story-about-the-horrors-of-housing-projects-became-part-of-a-horror-movie Music: Music by Myuu: https://www.youtube.com/user/myuuji. Theme song “Straight-Up Enigmas” was created by Chuck Flyer. Proud member of Straight Up Strange Podcast network! Straight Up Strange Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/straightupstrange/. This episode was produced by host, Jaden McKell. It was edited by Austin Blackwell.
Baby monitors are supposed to help give parents peace of mind — but are these devices safe? What happens when a baby monitor captures frightening sights and sounds from inside a child’s room? Are baby monitors a dangerous gateway, inviting both human and ghostly hackers into our homes? Join us as we explore some of the creepiest things ever captured on baby monitors. Thank you to our sponsor, Best Fiends! www.bestfiends.com Promo by Legendary Africa: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/legendary-africa/id1509442726 Articles for Research/Narration: https://www.the-sun.com/lifestyle/1065639/mum-terrifying-moment-ghost-snatch-baby-monitor/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/you/article-7660549/When-baby-monitors-bump-night-picking-paranormal-activity.html https://www.madeformums.com/news/this-ghostly-image-caught-in-a-baby-monitor-will-really-spook-you/ https://www.ranker.com/list/creepy-baby-monitor-stories/mike-rothschild https://www.buzzfeed.com/craigsilverman/creeps-hack-baby-monitors-and-say-terrifying-thing https://www.justforspooks.com/19-creepy-things-heard-through-a-baby-monitor/ https://www.cornettfiction.com/insidious-baby-monitor-scene/ https://www.babygaga.com/15-of-the-creepiest-things-heard-on-a-baby-monitor/ https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/2x0z0z/i_used_to_hack_baby_monitors_one_night_i_learned/ https://www.scaryforkids.com/baby-monitor/ Music: The "Straight-Up Enigmas Theme" was written and created by Chuck Flyer. “Angst” and “Dead Silence” by Myuu: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiSKnkKCKAQVxMUWpZQobuQ “Good Night” and “Love After Death” by Private Hell Productions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYCOwzTqcGQ Industrial Music Box by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100812 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Straight Up Strange Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/straightupstrange/. This episode was produced by host, Jaden McKell. It was edited by Austin Blackwell.
On May 16th, 1937, at around 6pm, a woman in her late 20s left a dance hall in Paris and walked quickly toward a bus stop. About 25 minutes later, she entered the metro station and took a seat in an empty first class car while the other passengers crammed into the second-class cars. When the car arrived at the next station forty-five seconds later, the doors opened on a crime scene: the woman, Laetitia Toureaux, sat slouched in her seat, bleeding heavily with a nine-inch dagger buried to its hilt in her neck. The woman died before reaching the hospital and wasn’t able to name her attacker, leaving the Parisian police with a perplexing locked room mystery on their hands. Why was Laetitia killed? Was her murder an assassination? Was she a spy for the Italian government? Listen to join the discussion! Thank you to our sponsor, Best Fiends! www.bestfiends.com There is a mention of suicide in this episode. Please, if you're thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, help is available. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 to speak with a counselor today. Articles for Research/Narration: https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/217292512.pdf https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Laetitia_Toureaux https://eholgersson.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/laetitia-toureaux-main-study.pdf https://www.happyscribe.com/public/unsolved-murders-true-crime-stories/e226-laetitia-toureaux-pt https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7525605-murder-in-the-metro https://listverse.com/2014/03/28/10-completely-mysterious-deaths-well-probably-never-solve/ Music: Infados by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100449 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Comfortable Mystery 1 - Film Noire by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100287 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Awkward Meeting - Supernatural Haunting by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100574 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Anguish by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400047 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ The "Straight-Up Enigmas Theme" was written and created by Chuck Flyer. Straight Up Strange Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/straightupstrange/. This episode was produced by host, Jaden McKell. It was edited by Austin Blackwell.
Honored around the world on March 8th, International Women’s Day celebrates the social, economic, and political achievements of women. International Women’s Day attempts to bring women equal access to rights and opportunities like education, protection under the law, and freedom from violence. I thought one small way I can recognize the accomplishments of women around me is by sharing the incredible shows of lady podcasters! As podcasters and listeners, we should amplify women’s voices by actively seeking out podcasts created and hosted by women. As a way to celebrate women around the world today, please take a few minutes to enjoy these short trailers from podcasts created, hosted, co-hosted, edited, and supported by women. You might just find your new favorite show, and I know all of these lovely ladies would appreciate having their voices heard. Articles: https://www.unwomen.org/en/news/in-focus/international-womens-day?gclid=Cj0KCQiA7YyCBhD_ARIsALkj54rG-gEmOFRd_sYL4prjyaq5lN0zyaB4QTUAlGiQ81rj1voIfFzcHlYaAqrZEALw_wcB https://www.thewrap.com/podcast-boys-club-female-host-21-percent-sexism/#:~:text=Overall%2C%20women%20hosted%20just%2023,male%20and%20female%20co%2Dhost Featured Podcasts: Crime Divers: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/crime-divers/id1530409967 Horrifying History: https://horrifyinghistory.podbean.com/ Beyond the Rainbow Podcast: https://beyondtherainbowpodcast.com/ Wining About Herstory: https://www.winingaboutherstory.com/ Deadtime Storiez: https://deadtimestoriez.com/ Weird Distractions: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/weird-distractions-podcast/id1507696925 The BackTracker History Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-backtracker-history-show/id1503364291 Into the Portal: https://www.intotheportal.com/ Folklore on the Rocks: https://www.folkloreontherocks.com/ Nothing Ever Happens in Canada: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nothing-ever-happens-in-canada/id1434418051 True Crime Dark Injustice: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-dark-injustice/id1495228748 Straight-Up Enigmas is a member of the Straight Up Strange network: www.straightupstrange.com.
A quick announcement for listeners and podcasters about our special International Women's Day episode! Email your promo to straightupenigmas@gmail.com or message us on social media with any questions at all. We're on Twitter as @StraightEnigmas and Instagram as @straightupenigmas. We're so excited for this one, and we hope you'll join us on March 8th to celebrate some pretty amazing women in the podcasting community!
Starring George C. Scott, 'The Changeling' (1980) is one of the most acclaimed and terrifying horror films of all time. As frightening as the movie is, the true story of the house that inspired it is even creepier. 'The Changeling' is based on the paranormal events Russell Hunter supposedly experienced while living in an old home in Denver, Colorado, in the late 1960s. Did he really live through a haunting that would go on to inspire a horror movie? Did Hunter barely survive his ghost-infested house, or did he make it all up? Stay with us as we take a closer look at the true story that inspired 'The Changeling.' Articles for Research/Narration: https://history.denverlibrary.org/news/denver-house-inspired-horror-film#:~:text=The%201980%20film%20The%20Changeling,Park%20in%20the%20late%201960s. https://crypticrock.com/seeking-out-the-changeling-35-years-later/
Witnesses all over the globe have reported experiencing temporal oddities. Could the explanation be related to the paranormal? If someone really can be stuck in a time loop, it opens up countless questions about time and our reality that we have yet to understand. In celebration of Groundhog Day, stay with us as we explore several creepy and unexplained stories about time loops. Thank you to our sponsor, Memory My Way! Use promo code ENIGMAS to get $5 off your first month when you sign up at www.memorymyway.com. Promo: Married Mash Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/married-mash/id1480321541) Articles Used in Research/Narration: https://mysteriousuniverse.org/2019/06/bizarre-real-cases-of-people-stuck-in-time-loops/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2015/01/21/the-man-trapped-inside-a-terrifying-years-long-neurological-time-loop/ https://www.cnn.com/2017/06/01/health/deja-vu-vecu-mosaic-partner/index.html https://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/extrasensory-perceptions/question657.htm Music: "Straight-Up Enigmas" was created by Chuck Flyer. Straight Up Strange Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/straightupstrange/. This episode was produced by host, Jaden McKell.
In the late 1980s, Don Decker was interviewed on the national television show, “Unsolved Mysteries,” for being known as “Rainman,” a man who could actually make it rain indoors, and the case is still a mystery to police in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. Was Don Decker possessed by a demonic force? How did he make rain appear out of thin air? If it were all just a hoax, how could one man get away with deceiving nine eyewitnesses, several of which were police officers? Stay with us as we explore the haunting of Don Decker. Thank you to our sponsor, Best Fiends! www.bestfiends.com Articles/Videos Used in Research/Narration: https://www.poconorecord.com/article/20130526/news/305260327 https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/monroe-county/rainman-charged-with-arson/523-34b367e9-9450-4cbf-a1ea-362c2bd0a52d https://unsolved.com/gallery/don-decker/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgF79n6otjc&t=1356s https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Don_Decker Music: Music by Myuu: https://www.youtube.com/user/myuuji Aftermath - Madness Paranoia by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100575 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Long note One by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3992-long-note-oneLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Straight Up Strange Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/straightupstrange/ This episode was produced by host, Jaden McKell. It was edited by Austin Blackwell. Our theme song, "Straight-Up Enigmas," was written and produced by Chuck Flyer.
In this unique episode, special guest Chris Williamson of Vanished joins us for an inside look at some of the biggest disappearance cases in all of history — including Amelia Earhart, Jack the Ripper, D.B. Cooper, John Wilkes Booth, and more. Chris hosts Vanished along with his co-host, Jennifer Taylor, as part of the Straight Up Strange podcast network. He's also the creator of Chasing Earhart, the world's only Amelia Earhart-dedicated podcast and forthcoming 14 part documentary series. We hope you'll enjoy this fun and very special look at some of the most mysterious vanishings in world history! Thank you to our sponsor, Best Fiends! www.bestfiends.com Vanished: www.vanishedshow.com Chasing Earhart: www.chasingearhart.com Straight Up Strange Podcast Network: www.straightupstrange.com Straight-Up Enigmas was created by Jaden McKell. Our theme song, "Straight-Up Enigmas," was created and is owned by Chuck Flyer. This episode was edited by Austin Blackwell.
Join us for the chilling conclusion of M.R. James’ short story, "Lost Hearts!" Aired on Christmas Day in 1973 as a short television film on BBC's A Ghost Story for Christmas, this terrifying tale is about an orphan boy, Stephen Elliott, who is sent to live with his cousin, Mr. Abney, at his remote estate in the country. Stephen will discover the fate of the two children who mysteriously disappeared from the property, as well as the awful secrets kept by his strange and eccentric elderly cousin. "Lost Hearts:" https://americanliterature.com/author/mr-james/short-story/lost-hearts Music by Myuu: https://www.youtube.com/user/myuuji Promo by Invisible Ships: https://invisibleshipspodcast.com/ Straight-Up Enigmas was created by Jaden McKell. Our theme song was created by Chuck Flyer. Our podcast is proud to be part of the Straight Up Strange podcast network.
M.R. James’ short story, "Lost Hearts," aired on Christmas Day in 1973 as a short television film on BBC's A Ghost Story for Christmas. This ghost story tells the tale of an orphan boy, Stephen Elliott, who is sent to live with his cousin, Mr. Abney, at his remote estate in the country. Stephen soon discovers that two other children, who had previously stayed at his cousin’s estate, disappeared under mysterious circumstances. Part 2 of this ghostly tale will be published in our feed within the next few days. Please note that this story may depict certain groups of people in outdated, derogatory terms. These views are very much antiquated and incorrect, and we do not condone any such racist attitudes. "Lost Hearts:" https://americanliterature.com/author/mr-james/short-story/lost-hearts Music by Myuu: https://www.youtube.com/user/myuuji Promo by Your Decisions Matter: https://open.spotify.com/show/2IZT7YCwXxTCJ0QPyQbzx7 Straight-Up Enigmas was created by Jaden McKell. Our theme song was created by Chuck Flyer. Our podcast is proud to be part of the Straight Up Strange podcast network.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but for some, it’s an equally terrifying time of year. On December 6th, 1959, neighbors in the Los Feliz area of Los Angeles awoke to the sound of Judye Perelson screaming and pounding on their door with blood-slicked hands. When police arrived on the scene at the Perelson's house, they found Lillian Perelson dead on the bed and her husband, Harold Perelson, also dead from a massive drug overdose — an apparent suicide. But even after Harold Perelson was long gone and the surviving Perelson family members had moved across the country, their home stayed empty for decades. Though it’s passed through a few different owners over the years, there are rumors that the house is more than just a memorial to that tragic December night in 1959 — some say it’s haunted. Join us as we take a tour of the Los Feliz Murder Mansion. Thank you to our sponsor, Shudder! www.shudder.com (Promo code: enigmas) Thank you to our sponsor, Best Fiends! (www.bestfiends.com) Articles/Videos Used in Research/Narration: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/los-feliz-murder-mansion https://la.curbed.com/2015/9/21/9920706/los-feliz-murder-house https://www.dirt.com/gallery/locations/historical-locations/los-feliz-murder-house-sold-perelson-1203343371/lb-los-feliz-murder-house-14/ https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/famous-los-feliz-murder-mansion-in-l-a-for-sale-would-you-want-to-live-in-it/ https://the-line-up.com/los-feliz-murder-house https://thoughtcatalog.com/natalia-vela/2017/12/10-of-the-most-shocking-murder-cases-that-happened-during-the-holidays/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wstW-VE6ss https://www.century21.com/property/2475-glendower-place-los-feliz-ca-90027-C2181928427 Music: Music by Myuu: https://www.youtube.com/user/myuuji March of the Mind by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100167 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Straight Up Strange Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/straightupstrange/ This episode was produced by host, Jaden McKell. It was edited by Austin Blackwell. Our theme song, "Straight-Up Enigmas," was written and produced by Chuck Flyer.
Belle Gunness (also known as Lady Bluebeard, The LaPorte Black Widow, The Mistress of Murder Farm, and Hell’s Belle) was probably one of America’s most prolific serial killers. She might have killed between 25 and 40 people, including women and children, at the turn of the 20th century. Rumors circulated that Lady Bluebeard didn’t actually die in a mysterious fire and most likely faked her death. Did she die in the fire? Did she murder all those people? And did she set the fire to cover her escape from LaPorte? Join us as we explore the mysterious case of the Mistress of Murder Farm. Thank you to our sponsor, Shudder! www.shudder.com (Promo code: enigmas) Huge thanks to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. Explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetizing your podcast by signing up here: https://podcorn.com/podcasters/ Articles Used in Research/Narration: https://www.indystar.com/story/news/history/retroindy/2017/11/10/female-indiana-serial-killer-comely-belle-gunness-loved-her-suitors-death/848023001/ https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/morbid-monday-a-nightmare-at-murder-farm https://laportelibrary.org/at-the-library/explore-local/belle-gunness/ Music: Measured Paces by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100164 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Lurking Shadows by Myuu. Nervous by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4118-nervousLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Unseen Horrors by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4569-unseen-horrorsLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ This House by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4525-this-houseLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Come Play with Me by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400042 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Straight Up Strange Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/straightupstrange/ This episode was produced by Jaden McKell. It was edited by Austin Blackwell. Our theme song, "Straight-Up Enigmas," was written and produced by Chuck Flyer.
Whether or not the superstitions are real, several tragic and unlucky events have occurred on Friday the 13th, from the unsolved murder of Tupac Shakur and the bombing of Buckingham palace to deadly natural disasters and the birth of the KKK’s first Grand Wizard. In today’s special episode, we’ll explore one devastating plane crash that took place in South America on Friday, October 13, 1972. Was it the unlucky date that caused the catastrophe, leading to dozens of deaths and cannibalism among the survivors? Join us as we explore Uruguayan Flight 571. Research/Narration Articles: https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/incidents/the-unthinkable-pact-survivors-of-crashed-flight-571-had-to-make/news-story/539c0d2c4b1569f40ba4c1578045900b https://www.britannica.com/event/Uruguayan-Air-Force-flight-571 https://historycollection.com/how-the-uruguayan-air-force-flight-571-crash-drove-a-rugby-team-to-cannibalism/2/ https://www.insider.com/worst-things-friday-the-13th-2017-12#the-ku-klux-klans-first-grand-wizard-was-born-10 https://www.fearof.net/fear-of-friday-the-13th-phobia-paraskevidekatriaphobia-or-friggatriskaidekaphobia/ Music: Nervous by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4118-nervousLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Metaphysik by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400056 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Unseen Horrors by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4569-unseen-horrorsLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ This House by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4525-this-houseLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Thank you to our sponsor, Best Fiends! www.bestfiends.com Promo by 3 Spooked Girls: https://www.3spookedgirls.com/ Straight Up Strange Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/straightupstrange/ This episode was produced by Jaden McKell. It was edited by Austin Blackwell. Our theme song, "Straight-Up Enigmas," was written and produced by Chuck Flyer.
Happy Halloween, listeners! Today’s special episode is a creepy collaboration with several shows in the Straight Up Strange Podcast Network. Together, we narrate W.W. Jacob’s short story, “The Monkey’s Paw,” a terrifying tale reminding you to be careful what you wish for. We’ve got a lot of great voices in this crossover. Be sure to check out all these amazing podcasts by heading to straightupstrange.com. Thanks so much for joining us for the past two weeks for our 13 Nights of Halloween series! We’ll back back with a special episode on Friday, November 13th, then on November 17th with our regularly scheduled episode. Without further ado, let’s begin. Sound effects from zapsplat.com. https://americanliterature.com/author/w-w-jacobs/short-story/the-monkeys-paw
In this chilling tale by Edith Nesbit, a man finds his beloved in a "desirable," mysterious home with her throat slit from ear to ear. But is it really her... or a vision of the future? Is there anything he can do to stop it? Listen wherever you find podcasts to find out! We hope you enjoy this terrifying tale as it's definitely been one of our favorites so far. We have one more special episode for you tomorrow (Halloween!), then we take a break until November 13. We hope you'll join us again! http://www.gutenberg.org/files/40321/40321-h/40321-h.htm#THE_MYSTERY_OF_THE_SEMI-DETACHED Straight Up Strange Network: www.straightupstrange.com Support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/straightupenigmas.
Posting an ad on Craigslist for black eyed kids to come and find you has a terrifying result (as we knew it would) for the author of this short story. Join us for today's minisode in our 13 Nights of Halloween series! Our next full-length episode will be on Friday, November 13.Source material:https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/sunshine-girl/my-black-eyed-kid-encounter-by-jake/https://tbsnews.net/splash/legend-black-eyed-children-55705Music:The Children's Room by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Artist: http://audionautix.com/
As part of our 13 Nights of Halloween series, we've teamed up with the amazing Geek Freaks Podcast for today's special episode! Listen in as we discuss a few haunted and cursed video/arcade games.Articles/Research:https://www.gamesradar.com/terrifying-video-game-creepypastas-to-make-you-never-play-alone-again-from-demonic-sonics-to-haunted-minecrafts/https://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/Polybiushttp://www.the13thfloor.tv/2016/03/25/from-polybius-to-sad-satan-the-five-most-haunted-video-games/https://videogamehistory.fandom.com/wiki/Berzerk https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1310&dat=19811129&id=arRQAAAAIBAJ&sjid=V-IDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6688,7639998&hl=en https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-urban-legend-of-the-governments-mindcontrolling-arcade-game https://retrovolve.com/how-many-people-has-the-berzerk-arcade-game-killed/#:~:text=Now%2C%20urban%20legends%20are%20bound,of%20these%20deaths%20actually%20happenedMusic:Dopplerette by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100659Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Thank you to the Geek Freaks Podcast for joining us! Find them online at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/geek-freaks/id1383153846. Straight Up Strange Network: www.straightupstrange.com
Black cats have long been associated with misfortune, fear, and death in folklore. But how exactly did these animals become such prevalent Halloween symbols? In celebration of National Black Cat Day, join us as we take a look at the centuries-old superstitions behind these handsome felines.Articles:https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/animalia/wp/2016/10/31/the-spooky-history-of-how-cats-bewitched-us/https://solidgoldpet.com/heres-actual-reason-witches-black-cats/https://www.hartz.com/how-black-cats-came-to-halloween/https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/poestories/section8/https://www.thesprucepets.com/black-cat-folklore-554444 https://petcentral.chewy.com/black-cat-breeds-and-history/ https://www.litter-robot.com/blog/2018/10/29/how-did-black-cats-become-halloween-symbols/ Music:This House by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4525-this-houseLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Supernatural by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4446-supernaturalLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Straight Up Strange Network: www.straightupstrange.com
In honor of National Pumpkin Day, we're discussing the spooky history of Stingy Jack and the origin of the jack-o'-lantern. If you like today's mini-episode, don't forget to subscribe and leave a five-star review wherever you're listening!Research Articles:https://www.history.com/news/history-of-the-jack-o-lantern-irish-originshttps://www.celticthunder.com/blog/2016/10/02/history-jack-o-lantern/#:~:text=In%20Ireland%20children%20carved%20out,to%20pay%20for%20his%20drink.https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/12865/whats-origin-jack-o-lanternshttps://historydaily.org/will-o-the-wisp-deadly-fairy-lights Music:Dopplerette by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3668-doppleretteLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Halls of the Undead by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100355Artist: http://incompetech.com/
In honor of National Chucky the Killer Doll Day, we discuss six freaky facts you might not know about the frightening Child's Play franchise. I leaned heavily on these two amazing articles:https://screenrant.com/childs-play-facts-trivia/https://www.amc.com/talk/2014/10/six-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-childs-play-franchiseMusic:The Children's Room by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Artist: http://audionautix.com/ /"Nebula" by Myuu: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXC5pgOKcRw."Haunted by Screams" by Myuu: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSxM2IIABRg.Straight Up Strange Network: www.straightupstrange.com
In this episode of our 13 Nights of Halloween mini-series, we bring you several short and shocking Creepypastas. Thank you for joining us this spooky season!Source: https://the-line-up.com/10-short-creepypastasMusic:Measured Paces by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100164Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Today’s mini-episode is a reading of Guy de Maupassant's short story, "The Hand," by Kris from Obscure Anomalies, an amazing podcast that’s part of our Straight Up Strange Network Family. A big thank you to Kris for contributing to our 13 Nights of Halloween series! If you like our show, you’ll really enjoy the creepy, spooky topics covered on Obscure Anomalies, so be sure to give them a listen too. "The Hand" by Guy de Maupassant: https://americanliterature.com/author/guy-de-maupassant/short-story/the-hand Obscure Anomalies Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/obscure-anomalies/id1463007002 Straight Up Strange Network: www.straightupstrange.com
Have you heard of the Midnight Game? PLEASE do not play the game this spooky season (or ever). Nothing good can come from it! You... have been warned! Articles: https://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/Midnight_Game https://theghostinmymachine.com/2014/03/31/the-most-dangerous-games-the-midnight-game/ https://www.ihorror.com/paranormal-games-the-midnight-man/ https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/1e73fy/the_midnight_game_i_played_it_and_i_was_a/ Music: All songs are from Myuu’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/myuuji.
Today’s mini-episode is a reading of E. Nesbit’s “Uncle Abraham’s Romance” by Jennifer from Haunted Happenstance, an incredible podcast that’s part of our Straight Up Strange Network Family. A big thank you to Jennifer for contributing to our 13 Nights of Halloween series. If you like our show, you’ll really enjoy the spooky tales on the Haunted Happenstance audio drama, so be sure to give them a listen too. "Uncle Abraham's Romance:" https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Grim_Tales/Uncle_Abraham%27s_Romance Haunted Happenstance Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/haunted-happenstance/id1435963965 Straight Up Strange Network: www.straightupstrange.com
The small town of Kisilova, Serbia, was struck by a devastating case of vampire hysteria in 1725 when a peasant farmer rose from the dead and began murdering the villagers. In this mini-episode of our 13 Nights of Halloween series, we discuss the world's first recorded vampire. Articles used in research: https://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Blagojević%2C+Peter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAinc3svOT0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kB6iEKFJ1jU https://www.dictionary.com/browse/vampire https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petar_Blagojevi%C4%87 https://www.history.com/topics/folklore/vampire-history https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3888192/Days-vampires-real-nightmare-17th-18th-century-research-says-creatures-infesting-villages-Eastern-Europe.html https://vampireunderworld.com/vampirism/hawthorn/
Ankou, a frightening figure in Breton folklore, is known as the Harvester of Souls. Join us for the second mini-episode in our 13 Nights of Halloween exclusive series! This episode was written and produced by Jaden McKell. Research/Articles: https://occult-world.com/ankou/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-G02hYLFo-o https://www.transceltic.com/breton/ankou https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ankou https://www.transceltic.com/breton/ankou-breton-halloween-story Music: Sounds effects from zapsplat.com. Long note One by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3992-long-note-one License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
The first mini-episode in our 13 Nights of Halloween exclusive series features a story from long-time listener and friend, Ariel. A week after his dad became a bishop, similar to a minister in a local congregation, strange things started happening to his family. He believes his home was plagued by some kind of evil poltergeist. Original story owned by Ariel and written for the Straight-Up Enigmas podcast by Jaden McKell. Edited and produced by Jaden McKell. This House by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4525-this-houseLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Straight-Up Enigmas is a member of the Straight Up Strange Podcast Network.
The Ouija board came out of the American 19th century obsession with spiritualism. However, Ouija boards are seen today as dangerous objects of the occult, rather than the “wonderful” communication devices they were first created to be. This is, in large part, because for the past 130 years, people have been asking Ouija boards questions, and they’ve been answering. For some, what these talking boards say is the undeniable truth. That’s exactly why the Ouija board has played a crucial role in some of the most chilling crimes over the years. Join us as we discuss incredibly bizarre and violent real crimes connected to Ouija boards. Thank you to our sponsor, Shudder! www.shudder.com (Promo code: enigmas) Thank you to our sponsor, Best Fiends! www.bestfiends.com Articles/Research: http://www.the13thfloor.tv/2016/10/10/the-ouija-board-did-it-7-real-crimes-connected-to-ouija-boards/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2116274/The-Ouija-board--Teen-tells-cops-spirits-told-stab-friend.html https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-strange-and-mysterious-history-of-the-ouija-board-5860627/ https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/oct/30/ouija-board-mystery-history https://guides.loc.gov/chronicling-america-ouija-board https://listverse.com/2015/08/05/10-terrible-crimes-connected-to-ouija-boards/ https://www.rd.com/list/chilling-crimes-involving-ouija-boards/ https://www.vox.com/2016/10/29/13301590/how-ouija-boards-work-debunked-ideomotor-effect Music: Decay by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3628-decay License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Nervous by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4118-nervous License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Come Play with Me by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3526-come-play-with-me License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Supernatural by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4446-supernatural License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ This House by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4525-this-house License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Blue Sizzle - Madness Paranoia by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100385 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Sound effect from www.zapsplat.com. The Halloween Dawn by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://www.twinmusicom.org/song/248/the-halloween-dawn Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org Metaphysik by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400056 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Our theme song, “Straight-Up Enigmas,” was written and is owned by Chuck Flyer. This episode was recorded by Jaden McKell and edited by Austin Blackwell. Straight Up Strange Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/straightupstrange/ If you're thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, help is available. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 to speak with a counselor today.
The mission of the SCP Foundation, a mysterious organization with facilities around the globe, is to contain supernatural entities and anomalies in order to protect mankind. But what, exactly, are its goals and procedures? What kinds of dangerous creatures does the organization harbor within its walls? And the most pressing question — does it even exist? Stay with us as we discuss the shadowy, clandestine establishment known as the SCP Foundation. Articles Used for Research/Narration: https://vocal.media/horror/10-dangerous-sc-ps-that-must-never-escape https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SCP_Foundation http://www.the13thfloor.tv/2015/10/29/creepypasta-of-the-week-the-scp-foundation/ www.scpwiki.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBE1pFBoiTY "SCP-035" by Kain Pathos Crow, from the SCP Wiki. Source: http://www.scpwiki.com/scp-035. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. "SCP-106" by Dr Gears, from the SCP Wiki. Source: http://www.scpwiki.com/scp-106. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. "SCP-4006" by DarkStuff, from the SCP Wiki. Source: http://www.scpwiki.com/scp-4006. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. "SCP-087" by Zaeyde, from the SCP Wiki. Source: http://www.scpwiki.com/scp-087. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. "SCP-122" by Dr Kondraki, from the SCP Wiki. Source: http://www.scpwiki.com/scp-122. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. "SCP-049" by Gabriel Jade and Djkaktus, from the SCP Wiki. Source: http://www.scpwiki.com/scp-049. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. Music: Blue Sizzle - Madness Paranoia by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100385 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ “Lurking Shadows” by Myuu. Measured Paces by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100164 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Metaphysik by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400056 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ The Halloween Dawn by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://www.twinmusicom.org/song/248/the-halloween-dawn Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Thank you to our sponsor, Best Fiends! www.bestfiends.com Promo by Humble Hauntings: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/humble-hauntings/id1493918378 This episode was produced by Jaden McKell and edited by Austin Blackwell. The theme song, “Straight-Up Enigmas,” was written and is owned by Chuck Flyer. Straight Up Strange Network Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/straightupstrange/
When Jeannette DePalma's body was discovered in 1972 on a makeshift altar, surrounded by wooden crosses and cult-related symbols, the town of Springfield, New Jersey began to suspect that the young teenager had been murdered by a coven of witches. Jeannette's cause of death has never been determined, and the case has never been solved. Was Jeannette sacrificed as part of a witch rite? Was she murdered by a serial killer? Did she die of a drug overdose? Join us as we explore the enigmatic case of the murder of Jeannette DePalma. Articles Used: https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/4594122/the-unsolved-mystery-of-the-16-year-old-girl-who-locals-believe-was-murdered-by-a-coven-of-teenage-witches-in-1972/ https://weirdnj.com/stories/mystery-history/jeannette-depalma/ https://thecurrentatahs.com/5563/unsolved/death-by-witchcraft-the-murder-of-jeannette-depalma/ http://deathonthedevilsteeth.blogspot.com/p/publication.html https://www.nj.com/union/2019/08/teens-unsolved-death-in-the-1970s-was-blamed-on-satanists-a-man-who-never-knew-her-is-the-cases-biggest-advocate.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_List http://www.childrenshospital.org/conditions-and-treatments/conditions/l/lead-poisoning/symptoms-and-causes https://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/news/crime/jersey-mayhem/cold-cases/2019/08/23/nj-cold-case-jeannette-depalma-springfield-1972-watchung-reservation/1889140001/ Music: Night Music by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com/ / Classic Horror 1 - Dark World by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com/ / Thank you to our sponsor, Best Fiends! Download Best Fiends today: www.bestfiends.com. Promo by Pretty Nice Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pretty-nice/id1512223029 This episode was written and recorded by Jaden McKell. It was edited by Austin Blackwell. Our theme song, "Straight-Up Enigmas," was written by Chuck Flyer. Straight Up Strange website: www.straightupstrange.com
In our third chapter of Small Town Spirits, Andie tries to deal with the ghostly figure she spotted in the second story window of the Lester Lawless Bank & Museum. She's haunted by yet another terrifying, fiery nightmare and meets a quirky new shopkeeper on the town square. Andie also makes a shocking discovery at Laurelton's antique shop as she, Emmet, and Kai assist the store owner with a creepy new object. Industrial Music Box by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100812 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Huge thanks to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode! Explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetizing your podcast by signing up here: https://podcorn.com/podcasters/. Promo by Dadnarok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dadnarok/id1476217446. This episode was written and produced by Jaden McKell.
Newlyweds Glen and Bessie Hyde went on a white water rafting trip down the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon in 1928. One month later, their boat was found fully intact, with all of their gear and supplies (including Bessie’s diary) perfectly preserved. But the couple had disappeared. It’s been nearly a century since then, and their bodies have never been recovered. There has never been any proof of what happened to them. Was there an accident on the river? Did they both drown? Was Glen murdered by a famous photographer or by Bessie herself? Join us as we explore the tragic, mysterious disappearance of Glen and Bessie Hyde. Research/Narration: https://historycollection.com/the-disappearance-of-bessie-and-glen-hyde-remains-one-of-the-most-puzzling-unsolved-mysteries/2/ https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Glen_and_Bessie_Hyde https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Glen_and_Bessie_Hyde#cite_note-9 “Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com“ Our theme song, "Straight-Up Enigmas," was created by Chuck Flyer. This episode was created by Jaden McKell. Check out the Straight Up Strange Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/straightupstrange/. Thank you to our sponsor, Best Fiends, for helping to make this episode possible! Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play. You can visit their website at www.bestfiends.com. Promo by Realm of Unknown: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/realm-of-unknown/id1447775290
Why does Amazon's Alexa randomly speak without being prompted? Could she possibly be haunted? Is this the Skynet takeover we’ve all been waiting for? Join us as we discuss a few of the very weird, creepy things Amazon’s Alexa has said and done. Sources: https://www.the-ambient.com/features/the-creepiest-freakiest-things-alexa-has-ever-said-and-done-2154 https://www.reuters.com/article/us-amazon-com-alexa-insight/kill-your-foster-parents-amazons-alexa-talks-murder-sex-in-ai-experiment-idUSKCN1OK1AJ https://www.zdnet.com/article/has-alexa-snapped-why-alexa-sometimes-laughs-or-does-other-creepy-things/ https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/21/technology/amazon-alexa-world.html https://www.zdnet.com/article/has-alexa-snapped-why-alexa-sometimes-laughs-or-does-other-creepy-things/ https://www.cnet.com/how-to/the-weirdest-things-your-amazon-echo-can-say-and-do/ Music: "Grove" by Edmond Aggabao. "Long Note Two" by Kevin MacLeod. "Straight-Up Enigmas" theme song by Chuck Flyer. Promos: https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show https://www.octoberpodvhs.com/menu We are proud to be a member of the Straight-Up Strange Network! Check out the network's Facebook's page at https://www.facebook.com/straightupstrange/.
In the 1950s, wrestler Jack Adkisson created his alter ego, Fritz Von Erich, and began what would become a very successful career in the sport. Tragedy, however, struck in 1959, when Jack's six-year-old son died in a bizarre electrical accident. This terrible event would only be the beginning of the so-called Von Erich Family curse. In the years that followed, illness, injuries, depression, drug addiction, and suicide would plague all of Jack’s remaining sons until only one child survived. Can it really be just a horrible happenstance that Fritz Von Erich outlived 5 of his 6 children? If there was a curse, what could he possibly have done to bring it upon himself and his family? Can fame and fortune instead be blamed for the athletes’ deaths? Stay with us as we explore the mysterious and deadly curse of the Von Erich family. Content Sources: https://medium.com/wrestling-deep-end/wrestling-abuse-and-death-the-twisted-tale-of-the-von-erich-family-ba689fd51021 https://www.oxygen.com/martinis-murder/von-erich-family-curse-wrestling-family-story-dark-side-of-the-ring https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heel_(professional_wrestling) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kayfabe#:~:text=In%20professional%20wrestling%2C%20kayfabe%20%2F%CB%88,predetermined%20nature%20of%20any%20kind Music: Quarantine Isle was created by Edmond Aggabao: https://soundcloud.com/drumj8/quarantine-isle. Our theme song, “Straight-Up Enigmas,” was written and created for the podcast by Chuck Flyer. Long Note One by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100418 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Lightless Dawn by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100655 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Promos: Happily Ever Haunted Podcast: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/happily-ever-haunted-podcast The Can’t Make This Up History Podcast: https://cantmakethisuppodcast.podbean.com/ Straight-Up Enigmas is part of the Straight-Up Strange Podcast Network. Join our network’s Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/2303355863253191/?source_id=1940822245930372. Support our show by becoming a Patron! Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/straightupenigmas. If you're thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, help is available. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 to speak with a counselor today.
You've probably heard of Annabelle and Robert the Doll, but listen in to hear about five more haunted toys you might not know about. (I for sure had never heard of them). Want to help support our show? Become a patron at https://www.patreon.com/straightupenigmas! Music: The Children's Room by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/
In Austin, Texas, a killer who became known as the “Servant Girl Annihilator” was responsible for the deaths of eight people between late 1884 and Christmas Eve 1885. Attacking victims in their beds and then dragging them outside to mutilate their bodies, the murderer eluded police, private investigators, and civilian mobs who took to the streets of newly settled Austin. He has been called America’s first serial killer, and his crimes remain unsolved to this day. Some investigators believe that before he prowled the foggy streets of London, Jack the Ripper struck first in the Texas Hill Country. Could the Annihilator and Jack the Ripper be one and the same? Stay with us as we discuss the case of the Servant Girl Annihilator. Articles/Research: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/94680/how-servant-girl-annihilator-terrorized-1880s-austin https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jack-the-Ripper https://www.battlefields.org/learn/articles/civil-war-facts https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Texas_(1865%E2%80%9399) https://texashillcountry.com/austins-axe-man-jack-the-ripper/ Music: Long Note One by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100418 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Echoes of Time v2 by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300030 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Sponsored by Best Fiends: www.bestfiends.com Straight Up Strange Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/straightupstrange/
In chapter two of our fictional mini-series, Small Town Spirits, Andie tries to recover from the voice she heard in the attic on her first day of work. She makes some new friends (maybe — she's still not sure about the standoffish but very attractive Emmet) and learns about the town's troubling and macabre history. Could the spirit of a murdered college student be haunting the building just across the square? How will she find out who the voice in the attic belongs to? If you enjoy our second episode, pop over to Apple Podcasts to leave us a review! We would really appreciate the support. Be sure to check out all our spooky, spine-tingling episodes on Straight-Up Enigmas! Industrial Music Box by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100812 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Promo by GraveYard Tales: https://www.graveyardpodcast.com/. This episode was written and produced by Jaden McKell.
Rosemary’s Baby is considered one of the most cursed films of all time. Actor Sidney Blackmer (who played coven leader Roman Castevet) once said on set, “No good will come of all this ‘Hail Satan’ business.” Was the movie actually cursed? Did thinking, writing, speaking, and filming scenes all about the devil invite a dark energy onto the set and into the lives of the people involved? From illness, tension among the crew, and divorce to “accidental” death and grisly murder, it sure seems like it. Join us on Straight-Up Enigmas as we explore the curse of Rosemary’s Baby. Research/Articles: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/504972/13-devilish-facts-about-rosemary%E2%80%99s-baby https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2017/06/the-most-cursed-hit-movie-ever-made-rosemarys-baby https://www.ranker.com/list/rosemarys-baby-curse-facts/jacob-shelton Music: Classic Horror 1 - Dark World by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100471 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Long Note Four by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100467 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ The Straight-Up Enigmas theme was created and produced by Chuck Flyer. Thank you to tonight's sponsor, Best Fiends: www.bestfiends.com. Promo by Arbitrary Advice: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/arbitrary-advice/id1472051783. The Strange Room Discussion Forum: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2303355863253191/?source_id=1940822245930372. This episode was created by Jaden McKell.
Welcome to our first quarantine playlist! The idea of this episode was to help relieve some of that boredom you may be feeling while you’re sitting at home in self-isolation. I also wanted to reintroduce some of our earlier episodes, then make some recommendations for other shows that I think would be a good add-on or compliment to ours. For our first playlist, we'll explore a couple of our older episodes on sleep paralysis! Sleep paralysis is a feeling of being conscious but unable to move or speak. One of the more frightening elements of sleep paralysis is seeing dark, shadowy figures floating toward you or hulking in the corner of your bedroom. Science has found a way to explain away the appearance of shadow people during sleep paralysis episodes, but what does it have to say about those who have seen shadow people during their waking hours? In one of our sleep paralysis episodes (featured during our 13 Nights of Halloween mini-series), we hear a short but shocking sleep paralysis experience from Carlie, one of our long-time listeners. Check out all of these great podcasts suggested in this episode: All Things Dreams - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-things-dreams/id1447784369 Oddball Aussie - https://oddballaussie.podbean.com/ Stuff You Should Know - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-stuff-you-should-know-26940277/episode/how-sleep-paralysis-works-or-the-29467527/ Graveyard Tales - https://www.podbean.com/media/share/dir-yuegd-55c5acc Astonishing Legends - https://www.astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2017/2/6/ep026-shadow-people Research Article: https://www.sleepfoundation.org/articles/what-you-should-know-about-sleep-paralysis This episode was written and produced by me, Jaden McKell. The theme song was created by Chuck Flyer.
Andie Hartman arrives in the small, picturesque town of Laurelton, Missouri to spend the summer with her aunt, Mara. She's looking forward to a fun, relaxing vacation even though she'll have to work part-time at a women's clothing boutique on the town square (her mom's orders). Everything about the town seems great — except for the ghosts. If you enjoy this first episode, please be sure to pop on over to Apple Podcasts to leave us a review! Industrial Music Box by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100812. Artist: http://incompetech.com/. This episode was written and produced by Jaden McKell.
The premiere of our paranormal fiction series, Small Town Spirits, is only three days away! Check out this short teaser for just a taste of what's coming. We hope you'll join us for the first full chapter on Tuesday, April 14th! This teaser was written and produced by Jaden McKell.
Enjoy this special bonus episode from Patreon! I wanted to bring you something a little strange, creepy and surreal from my childhood — a nightmare (that I think came from watching a clip of the Exorcist at a young age) that has stuck with me for a long time. Hear more stories like these at https://www.patreon.com/straightupenigmas. Thank you for your support! Music: Industrial Music Box by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100812 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
William Desmond Taylor was arguably the most famous director in Hollywood in the early 1920s, working behind the camera for Paramount Pictures on around 60 movies and acting in 27 more. He worked with some of the greatest actors and actresses of the Silent Era, but it was the fame of Taylor’s shocking, unsolved murder that would ultimately overshadow his cinematic career. Who killed William Desmond Taylor? Join us as we explore this perplexing unsolved murder on Straight-Up Enigmas. Articles for Research/Narration: https://the-line-up.com/the-shocking-murder-of-william-desmond-taylor-in-hollywoods-silent-era https://timeline.com/murder-william-desmond-taylor-374fb3a5f0c http://www.american-historama.org/1913-1928-ww1-prohibition-era/hollywood-in-the-1920s.htm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=runjda4La_4 Music: Five Foot Two, Eyes Of Blue 1925-7247-DNC. Roarin' 20s Ernie Golden & His Orch. Roarin' 20s_ Ernie Golden & His Orch. - Five Foot Two, Eyes Of Blue 1925 .mp3 Cool Vibes - Film Noire by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100863. Artist: http://incompetech.com/ I Knew a Guy by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100199. Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Infados by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100449. Artist: http://incompetech.com/ This episode was sponsored by Best Fiends: https://bestfiends.com/. Promo by Ocho Duro Parlay Hour Podcast: https://www.ochoduroparlayhour.com/. Strange Room Discussion Forum: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2303355863253191/?source_id=1940822245930372. Our theme song was created and produced by Chuck Flyer. This episode was written and produced by Jaden McKell.
Believe me — Laurelton, Missouri was not where I’d planned to spend my summer vacation. But, as they usually do, things changed. I found myself living with my aunt, Mara, and working part-time at a women’s clothing boutique on the quaint and picturesque town square. I liked my job — I even made some new friends. The only not-so-great thing was the ghosts. Why was I the only one who could see them? Were they trying to warn me about something? About the dark, mysterious power I could feel radiating from the creepy old Masonic Lodge, orphanage, asylum and winery on the hill? I’m Jaden, the host of Small Town Spirits. This exclusive content is available through the Straight-Up Enigmas podcast feed. Starting April 14th, find all our spooky tales about the ghosts of Laurelton by searching Straight Up Enigmas on your favorite podcast app. Industrial Music Box by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100812 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Hello, enigmatic listeners! I wanted to check in with you all since we’ve had so many changes and announcements lately. First, I wanted to say thank you so much for supporting our sponsors. It’s been extremely exciting to see our little show get these sponsorship opportunities. I appreciate any effort from you all to show our sponsors that we have engaged listeners (things like using promo codes and downloading apps) -- that being said, I know things are pretty uncertain and chaotic right now. Any little bit of encouragement you send our way makes my day. I love hearing that you’re writing reviews for us on Apple Podcasts or just spreading the word to friends. Second, I’ve decided to start uploading quarantine playlists to the feed on our off-weeks. I know a lot of us now have a lot more time on our hands, so I’m going to re-release some of our earlier episodes, along with some commentary from me and a list of episodes from other podcasts that I think compliment our content. I’ll also add some of the shows I personally have been listening to lately. Third, we have so many great shows in the Straight-Up Strange Network! I love the variety in our spooky family, and I really want to share all these amazing podcasts with you. I’ll start uploading trailers and promos from some of the creators in our network every once in a while, just so you can get a taste for their different voices and styles. Fourth, you may not know this about me, but I love writing. I majored in English, and I miss the creativity that comes from making my own original content. To supplement our regular, non-fiction episodes, I’m going to publish a new fiction series called Small Town Spirits. A trailer and teaser are coming soon, so stay tuned on that! Again, I appreciate everything you enigmas do to help support our show. Some of you have listened from the very first episode -- our style has changed a lot since then, but I hope we can keep creating creepy content that you all enjoy. Thank you and we’ll see you on April 7th for our next regularly scheduled episode of Straight-Up Enigmas. Song "Almost Winter" written and performed by Chuck Flyer.
Ted Bundy murdered my dad’s friend's sister in 1974 while on his reign of terror in Utah. At least, Bundy admitted to killing her just before his execution, but police were never able to locate her body. That’s the topic of just one episode on Straight-Up Enigmas, a podcast to explore the unexplained. Spine-tingling, supernatural stories, historical mysteries and true criminal cases are all things to expect when you tune in to our show. We discuss the mysterious deaths of the Jamison Family, share terrifying true stories from real people about sleep paralysis and explore Cleopatra’s missing tomb. I’m Jaden McKell, and I’m the host of Straight-Up Enigmas. Our bite-sized, bi-weekly episodes focus on the world’s strangest mysteries -- sacred and sonic geometry, the murder of Karen Silkwood, Turkmenistan’s Door to Hell, the curse of the Omen -- and much more. Listen and subscribe at Apple Podcasts or wherever you find podcasts. Ice Demon by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200061 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Straight-Up Enigmas is part of the Straight Up Strange Network: www.straightupstrange.com.
Please enjoy this special Patreon episode released in January! Our first monthly Patreon episode of 2020 (available only to our "Straight-Up Enigma" crew) is a compilation of spooky stories of the Leeds Devil from "Weird New Jersey Magazine" that are not included in our regular Jersey Devil episode! You can see even more firsthand accounts on their website: https://weirdnj.com/stories/jersey-devil/. Enjoy! If you'd like to hear more bonus content like this, please help support our show by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/straightupenigmas.
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