The Insomnia Report

Happy Halloween, Sleepyheads! Welcome to Episode 51, a true crime episode! Elizabeth tells the tragic story of the Candy Man, who murdered a child on Halloween in 1974. She also looks into the question - how likely is it to receive poisoned candy from strangers? Margot leads us through the life and crimes of Wisconsin serial killer Ed Gein and explores what causes someone to be as psychologically tortured and violent as he was. Please heed the content warnings below for this episode! Thanks for listening, and tune in next week for a wild card episode. Send us a Listener Report or suggest topics for us to cover at theinsomniareport@gmail.com! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, and don't forget to subscribe and give us a rating on your favorite podcast streaming site. Stay sleepy! EPISODE CONTENT WARNINGS: child death, vomiting, execution, extremely graphic descriptions of murder and mutilation, child abuse

Hey WOW, welcome to EPISODE 50, Sleepyheads! Grab your notebooks, your favorite Chicago roomies have some more educational stories for you.   First, Margot tells us about the New England Vampire Panic. The Salem Witch Trials is a period that gets all the attention, but did you know in the 19th-century townsfolk believed Vampires were to blame for tuberculosis? We learn about George Brown who looked for ways to save his surviving family member, Edwin, after his daughter Mercy succumbs to the illness.    Next, Elizabeth tells us about the cow heard around the world. You've heard of cow-tipping, but this cow went lantern-tipping causing the city of Chicago to go up in Flames in 1871. In honor of the 150th anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire, learn about how the events unfolded and what that meant for the city following the aftermath.   Stay safe, sleepy, and spooky. See you next time and as always, thanks for joining us!    The Gabby Petito Foundation: https://gabbypetitofoundation.org/

Welcome to Episode 49, a paranormal episode! What lies in the depths of Loch Ness? Elizabeth takes us to Scotland to explore the legend of Nessie, everyone's favorite Scottish cryptid. Elizabeth apologizes for all of the terrible accents she tries to do in this episode. Margot takes us to Key West, Florida, to meet Robert - a haunted doll. Hear Robert's story and the legends surrounding him, including the consequences if you aren't respectful to him. Listen to this one at your own risk! Thanks for listening, and tune in next week for a classroom episode. Send us a Listener Report or suggest topics for us to cover at theinsomniareport@gmail.com! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, and don't forget to subscribe and give us a rating on your favorite podcast streaming site. Stay sleepy! EPISODE CONTENT WARNINGS: haunted dolls

Hey, howdy, hello! Good morning, good day, good evening, and goodnight, sleepyheads! Welcome to another week featuring a wildcard theme. Margot gets into the spirit of the spooky season with the Headless Horseman with The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving. The town is filled with superstitious folk, a crew of 18th century Jocks, and a man who is on the quest to find something he lost. Then, Elizabeth tells us a love story of an unlikely pair. A man named Chris and his incredibly dramatic girlfriend, Walnut. He goes to great legnths to keep her happy and thriving. Stay safe, spooky, and sleepy.

Welcome to Episode 47, a true crime episode! Elizabeth tells the story of the disappearances of Lena Chapin and Gary McCullough. How many dark secrets can one family keep? What happens when they start to eat at you? Plus, a closer look at the loopholes in the US justice system. Margot takes us back to Japan with the story of the Setagaya family murder in Japan. Warning, this one's graphic. The details of this case are as bizarre as it gets - and they leave more questions than answers in this tragic event. Thanks for listening, and tune in next week for a wild card episode. Send us a Listener Report or suggest topics for us to cover at theinsomniareport@gmail.com! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, and don't forget to subscribe and give us a rating on your favorite podcast streaming site. Stay sleepy! EPISODE CONTENT WARNINGS: murder, graphic descriptions of violence, infidelity

Hey Sleepyheads! Welcome back to our podcast; we are so happy you have joined us!    In today's classroom report, Margot and Elizabeth discuss the relationship of Frog and Toad and the one and a half thumbs rating of Elizabeth's barre class.   First, Margot talks about MK-Ultra, a top-secret CIA operation where agents tested various ways to gain mind control. Along the way, we learn about the 11th commandment, the invention of LSD, and the Holiday stemming from it. (We do not condone the use of illegal drugs, BTW).    Next, Elizabeth tells us about Pirate Queen Zheng Yi Sao. While we tip our hat to her for being a #GirlBoss and solid businesswoman, she still did some pretty nasty things.    As always, thank you SO much for joining us. If you like our show feel free to follow us on social media, give us a rating on your favorite streaming service, drop us a line at theinsomniareport@gmail.com, and tell your friends.   Please stay safe out there, and we will catch ya next time for episode 47!   Stay sleepy and spooky. Goodnight!

Welcome to Episode 45, a true paranormal episode! Elizabeth tells the long and spooky history of "The Cage," a medieval prison turned residence that has been called the most haunted house in the UK. What evil forces haunt its halls? Learn more about its horrors and frights in this story! Margot dives into the history of Japanese horror and details some of the interesting and scary spirits in traditional Japanese lore. What makes Japanese horror movies spookier than Western ones? What's the real story of Samara from The Ring? Tune in and find out. Thanks for listening, and tune in next week for a classroom episode. Send us a Listener Report or suggest topics for us to cover at theinsomniareport@gmail.com! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, and don't forget to subscribe and give us a rating on your favorite podcast streaming site. Stay sleepy! EPISODE CONTENT WARNINGS: murder, infant death, suicide and mentions of suicidal ideation, ghosts, horror  Support abortion access in Texas: janesdueprocess.org teafund.org fronterafundrgv.org westfund.org bucklebunnies.org theafiyacenter.org lilithfund.org fundtexaschoice.org thebridgecollective.org clinicaccess.org iwrising.org prochoice.org plannedparenthood.org

Hey sleepyheads, u up? It's been many minutes, but your favorite roommates from Chicago are back!   First, Margot shares the chilling Creepy Pasta tale of the Russian Sleep Experiment, where prisoners become test subjects at the promise of freedom. All they have to do is stay awake for weeks at a time...what could go wrong?   Next, Elizabeth talks about the Volkswagon Emissions Scandal, a white color crime where the company may or may not have lied a little bit to sell more cars. They had no idea this was happening but were cc'd on the emails, so kind of sus.   Join us at episode 45 for another paranormal tale. Thank you all so, so much for listening; please share, like, rate, and subscribe if you feel so inclined. Have an episode suggestion, want to say hello, or submit your own story? You can reach us at theinsomniareport@gmail.com.   Stay sleepy and spooky! But seriously... go to bed!  

Welcome to Episode 43, a true crime episode! In this episode, Elizabeth looks into the killing of 1970s skiing star Spider Sabich. Was it an accident, or murder? What was the twisted path that led to his death? Also, Elizabeth and Margot demonstrate how little they know about skiing. Margot takes us to 1920s Germany, where a small town grapples with a horrific crime. Who was the killer, and why did they do it? Whose heads are missing and why? This story is graphic, so listener discretion is advised. Scroll to the bottom for content warnings.  Thanks for listening, and tune in next week for a wild card episode. Send us a Listener Report or suggest topics for us to cover at theinsomniareport@gmail.com! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, and don't forget to subscribe and give us a rating on your favorite podcast streaming site. Stay sleepy! EPISODE CONTENT WARNINGS:  murder, incest, beating, violence, graphic descriptions of wounds and dead bodies

Hello sleepy heads, welcome to 42 (the meaning of life). It's been many minutes, but we are back and ready to rumble. First, Margot tells us the guidelines for using an Ouija Board (hint, don't use one). She talks about Spiritualism, the history of the talking board, and as a bonus, her and Elizabeth's personal experience. Next, Elizabeth takes us back in time to the Revolutionary War and the secret life of our founding fathers. There are codes and clues to be had! Join us next time for another true crime episode. Stay sleepy and spooky!

Welcome to Episode 41 - a spooky paranormal episode! Elizabeth explores two haunted ghost towns in the US: Dudleytown, Connecticut, and Cahawba, Alabama. Is there an otherworldly connection among Dudleytown's mysterious deaths, or are they just coincidence? Are the ghost stories real, or did someone invent them? What about the glowing orbs seen in Cahawba's streets? Margot takes us to a house in Wisconsin with an unusual haunted object. Who is the witch that mysteriously torments the family's children? Why are some objects haunted and not others? Learn more about this terrifying ordeal and let us know your thoughts by sending us an email at theinsomniareport@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, and tune in next week for a classroom episode. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, and don't forget to subscribe and give us a rating on your favorite podcast streaming site. Stay sleepy! EPISODE CONTENT WARNINGS: mentions of slavery, ghosts

Hey, wow! Welcome to episode 40, Sleepyheads! Thanks for tuning in for this week's episode. Margot tells us about some end of the world theories. We will learn about The 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse, The Doomsday Clock, and what Stephen Hawkings had to say about the fate of our universe. You'll want your mummy for this next one; Elizabeth shares some stories of fascinating corpses from around the world. They have been preserved so well scientists can learn more about the lives they lived many, many moons ago.   Stay sleepy, spooky, safe, and don't forget to sage. Join us next time for another paranormal tale!  

Welcome to Episode 39! In this true crime episode, Elizabeth and Margot take on mysterious unsolved murders. Elizabeth describes the murder of Jack Wheeler, an accomplished government employee whose body was discovered in a landfill in 2010. His erratic actions beforehand raise many questions - was he being followed? Was he in the midst of a mental health crisis? Was his death a murder, an accident, or something else? Margot tells the story of the disappearance of the Jamison family, whose truck and dog were found in rural Oklahoma in 2009, but the family was nowhere to be seen. It was years later that their remains were discovered - but what happened to them? Was it a drug deal gone wrong, suicide, or something paranormal?  Thanks for listening, and tune in next week for a wild card episode. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, and email us at theinsomniareport@gmail.com to submit a Listener Report, suggest topics for future episodes, or to just say hi! Don't forget to subscribe and give us a rating on your favorite podcast streaming site. Stay sleepy! EPISODE CONTENT WARNINGS: murder, mental illness, mentions of drug use and suicide, cults

Hey Sleepyheads, u up? Class is in session as we are back with another classroom report. Margot tells us about Halden Prison, a maximum security facility in Norway that has a different way of working with their inmates which focuses on rehabilitation.  Elizabeth then tells us about the Stonewall Riots of 1969 and how it was the event to kick off LGBTQ+ movements across the world.  Stay sleepy and spooky, be sure to wish Elizabeth a very happy birthday, and follow us on social media.    Suicide hotline: 1800-273-8255 Learn more about Margot's topic: New York Times Article Video: How Norway's Prisons Are Different From America's - Now This Documentary: Where to invade next (2015) Michael Moore Video: How Norway Designed A More Humane Prison - Vox Support LGBTQ+ Non-Profits: Brave Space Alliance  The Trevor Project   Email us- we'd love to hear from you: theinsomniareport@gmail.com See you next week for another round of True Crime!

Good morning, good day and good evening spooky friends (and goodnight). Welcome to episode 37 (for real this time). This week Elizabeth takes us to Monticello,  Arkansas (or is it Ar-Kan-SAS?) for a truly chilling tale of a sad love story in a grand Victorian home haunted by a woman named Ladell Allen, who simply likes it there. Next, Margot walks us through a haunted art gallery featuring some haunted and cursed works of art.   To find out more about the Allen House and Ladell's story, check out to the podcast "Spooked" episode "Lost in Time, Love Letters". HIGHLY Recommended. Check out the paintings mentioned: The Anguished Man, Unknown Bernardo de Galvez Woman of the Rain, Svetlana Telets The Hands Resist Him (AKA Haunted eBay Painting), Bill Stoneham The Crying Boy, Giovanni Bragolin (Bruno Amarillo) Goodbye Pogo, John Wayne Gacy The Dead Mother, Edvard Munch  Stay sleepy and spooky and we'll catch ya next time when class is in session! *TRIGGER WARNING* this episode contains topics of suicide - the national suicide hotline is 800-273-8255. Listener's discretion is advised

Welcome, friends, to Episode 36! (In the episode, we say it's Episode 37, but we stand corrected! We are so excited for the next one that we got ahead of ourselves.) In this wild card episode, Margot tells the story of "silent twins" Jennifer and June Gibbons, raising questions like, "can twins be telepathic?" and examining the long-term, often tragic effects of institutionalization.  Elizabeth peeks into the wild, awful world of Scientology, from its origins to its influence in the world today. Learn more about the organization's war with the IRS, its celebrity supporters, and its abusive indoctrination tactics. Thanks for listening, and tune in next week for a paranormal episode. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, and email us at theinsomniareport@gmail.com to submit a Listener Report, suggest topics for future episodes, or to just say hi! Don't forget to subscribe and give us a rating on your favorite podcast streaming site. Stay sleepy! EPISODE CONTENT WARNINGS: mental illness, racism, bullying, death, suicide attempts, cults, spousal and religious abuse, violence

Good morning, good day, good evening, and Goodnight Sleepyheads! Your favorite Chi-Town roomies are back for another true crime.  Today, Elizabeth tells us the tragic case of the Washington D.C. Mansion Murders, where the evidence is to be found in some leftover pizza crusts. Next, Margot shares the case of the Amato family, where one man's internet obsession turns deadly. It's a heavy one, friends, so please as always note this episode is for mature audiences only - listeners discretion is advised. Addiction Hotline 1(800) 662-4357 Suicide Hotline 1 (800) 273-8255 Domestic Abuse Hotline 1 (800) 799-7233 We will see you next week for another Wildcard episode. If you like our podcast, please feel free to share, subscribe and spread some love by rating us on Apple Podcasts. Stay sleepy and spooky!

Welcome to Episode 34, where we cover things we wish we learned in school. Margot dives into the eccentricities of the Victoria Era: How did people live, enjoy life, and fraternize with each other? Listen to learn about Victorians' obsession with death, taxidermy, and unintentionally poisoning themselves, and to hear the fascinating story of the invention of Corn Flakes. Their origin story is probably not what you think it is. Elizabeth looks into the cultural genocide of indigenous peoples by the US government through the Indian Boarding School system. What were these schools, and why did the government fund them? What are the lasting impacts on Native cultures today? Scroll down to learn more about ways you can support Native communities. Thanks for listening, and tune in next week for a true crime episode. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, and email us at theinsomniareport@gmail.com to submit a Listener Report, suggest topics for future episodes, or just say hi! Don't forget to subscribe and give us a rating on your favorite podcast streaming site. Stay sleepy! EPISODE CONTENT WARNINGS: animal death, taxidermy, mentions of sex, discussion of the abuse and murder of indigenous children and genocide of indigenous peoples in the Americas Native organizations to support: - 7 Native American Organizations to Donate To - Top Native American Charities on Charity Navigator - Adopt a Native Elder Sources for more information on Indian Boarding Schools: The Carlisle Indian School Project Understanding the Origin of American Indian Boarding Schools - PBS American Indian Boarding Schools Haunt Many - NPR Why so many children died at Indian residential schools - Vancouver Sun The Carlisle Indian Industrial School: Assimilation with Education after the Indian Wars The U.S. has spent more money erasing Native languages than saving them - High Country News European colonization of the Americas killed 10 percent of world population and caused global cooling - The World

Welcome to 33 Sleepy Heads! Today Elizabeth tells us about The Driskill Hotel. If you are a fan of creepy paintings that seem to watch you and the smell of cigar smoke, look no further for your next stay while in in Austin, TX.     Next, Margot tells us about the haunted history of the White House where there are cats, Lincoln, Lincoln with cats, and demon cats (among other things)      Thanks for tuning in, we really appreciate it! Please join us next week for another  classroom report and we would appreciate it if you would like, share and subscribe. Stay spooky and sleepy!

Welcome to Episode 32! In this wildcard episode, Margot keeps the theme of Mental Health Awareness Month by exploring the psychology behind failure: what it is, how to deal with it, and how it can actually improve your life and wellbeing. Did you know Michael Jordan was cut from his high school basketball team? Failure is common, and it's okay!  Elizabeth tells the tale of one of Canada's biggest heists...of maple syrup! Learn more about the history of this liquid gold, the legal cartel fixing its prices, and the conflicts that surround it: theft, arson, black market sales, and court battles. Plus, Elizabeth and Margot express how much they really, really like maple syrup. Thanks for listening, and tune in next week for a paranormal episode. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, and email us at theinsomniareport@gmail.com to submit a Listener Report, to tell us about your failures, or to talk about your favorite way to eat maple syrup. Don't forget to subscribe and give us a rating on your favorite podcast streaming site. Stay sleepy! Check out Dirty Money on Netflix to learn more about the Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist. 

Welcome to Episode 31, a true crime episode. Elizabeth looks into the Green River killer, who claims to have murdered over 70 people and who has called strangling women his "career." Why did he do it, and how did he get away with it for so long? Margot tells the shocking story of the Pan family and how the difficult relationship between parents Bich and Hann and daughter Jennifer led to a terrible and complex series of events that ended with death. Thanks for listening, and listen next week for a wild card episode. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, and email us at theinsomniareport@gmail.com to submit a Listener Report, or if you just want to say hi. Don't forget to subscribe and give us a rating on your favorite podcast streaming site. Stay sleepy! Sources mentioned: A Daughter's Deadly Deception: The Jennifer Pan Story by Jeremy Grimaldi /JCS - Criminal Psychology EPISODE CONTENT WARNINGS: serial murder of sex workers, sexual assault, child abuse, home invasion, mentions of drug use

Good morning, good day and good evening, sleepy heads. Welcome to the big 3-0. THIRTY, FLIRTY AND THRIVING! Did you know May is mental health awareness month?   Margot touches on how there are ways schools can incorporate mental health for early learning and development and how we can work to change the stigma around it. Resources below! Remember that it is ok to not be ok and you matter.   Next, Elizabeth talks about the power of Mother Nature and how there is something spooky brewing on the west coast. As we know, the earth is *NOT* flat, and there is a thing called plate tectonics which can lead to earthquakes and tsunamis. Find out about what scientists are calling "The Big One"   Let us know how you are doing for mental health awareness month and how you are prepared for natural disasters. Please email us at theinsomniareport@gmail.com, follow us on social media, and if you enjoy our podcast, please share, rate and subscribe! Say sleepy & spooky and we will catch you next time for another true crime report.   G'night!   National Suicide Hotline: 800-273-8255 DISCLAIMER: The purpose of our podcast if for entertainment purposes only and is not meant to diagnose or treat any mental health condition. If you believe you are having symptoms of mental health, please seek a professional in your area.    Resources: The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Gender & Women's Health The CDC Mental Health The CDC Mental Health Resources The Anxiety & Depression Association of America The Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance The National Eating Disorders Association Substance Abuse Mayo Clinic Mental Health Dot Gov World Health Organization: Mental Health Division American Foundation for Suicide Prevention The 5 Warning Signs of Mental Illness Brené Brown on Empathy (YouTube Video) LGBTQ+ LGBT National Help Center Teens & Young Adults: The Jed Foundation The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+) Challenge Success (Education) Minorities: Health & Human Services: July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month For Veterans & Military: The National Department for Veteran Affairs: Military OneSource GET INVOLVED: Give An Hour   Elizabeth's Sources: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2015/07/20/the-really-big-one

Welcome to Episode 29, a paranormal episode! Please scroll to the bottom for content warnings. In this episode, Elizabeth looks at the grim history of the Shanghai Tunnels in Portland, Oregon. What happened in their dark depths, and did some of their victims never leave?  Margot covers the terrifying haunting of Jackie Hernandez's house in San Pedro, California, complete with oozing walls, apparitions, orbs, and physical attacks. Who was the spirit, and why did it hate a guy named Jeff? Tune in to learn more. Thanks for listening, and listen next week for a "things we wish we learned in school" episode. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, and email us at theinsomniareport@gmail.com to submit a Listener Report, or if you just want to say hi. Don't forget to subscribe and give us a rating on your favorite podcast streaming site. Stay sleepy! EPISODE CONTENT WARNINGS: kidnapping, murder, suicide, trafficking

Hey sleepyheads, u up? Welcome to episode 28, baby!   Have you ever wondered how could the pillar of the community could do a horrendous crime? Why are people so obsessed with true crime? Are people born good and made evil? This week, Margot gives an overview on psychology and neurology as well as the history of diagnosing mental illness. She'll also dive into personality disorders and how there are certain connections across serial killers along with statistics as to what makes them tick.    Next, Elizabeth takes us to a farm where the cows are adorable, the grass is green and there is a fresh spring in a West Virginia town. However, strange things start to happen when the local chemical plant, DuPont, opens a landfill nearby. It's the terrifying, true story that inspired the movie Dark Waters (2019), and a lawyer's fight for chemical regulation.   Thank you so much for listening, tune in next week for another paranormal tale. Follow us on social media, email us at theinsomniareport@gmail.com and if you enjoy our show, please feel free to like, share and subscribe. Helpful Resources: https://highline.huffingtonpost.com/articles/en/welcome-to-beautiful-parkersburg/ https://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/10/magazine/the-lawyer-who-became-duponts-worst-nightmare.html   National Suicide Hotline: 800-273-8255 DISCLAIMER: The purpose of our podcast if for entertainment purposes only and is not meant to diagnose or treat any mental health condition. If you believe you are having symptoms of mental health, please seek a professional in your area. 

Welcome to Episode 27, a true crime episode! Please scroll to the bottom for content warnings and more information. Elizabeth covers the drama surrounding the Gucci family and well-known fashion label, including secret plots, court battles, Rudy Giuliani, and a murder-for-hire. Who killed Maurizio Gucci? Is it really better to "cry in a Rolls-Royce than to be happy on a bicycle"? Margot tells the terrifying story of 657 Boulevard in Westfield, New Jersey, where the Broaddus family was terrorized by threatening letters from an unknown stalker who called themselves "The Watcher." Who was The Watcher, and what did they want? Listen to find out how this fiasco upended a neighborhood. Thanks for listening, and tune in next week for a wild card episode. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, and email us at theinsomniareport@gmail.com to submit a Listener Report, or if you just want to say hi. Don't forget to subscribe and give us a rating on your favorite podcast streaming site. Stay sleepy! EPISODE CONTENT WARNINGS: racism, murder, suicide, animal abuse, stalking, mental illness Read more about "The Watcher" here: https://bit.ly/32qovNy Support Daunte Wright's loved ones: https://bit.ly/3tsNBqQ Justice for Adam Toledo: https://bit.ly/3tuAG7U 

Good morning, good day, good evening and goodnight sleepyheads! Welcome back, we are so happy you are joining us for another round of things we wish we learned in school.   Oh Boy! Grab your horn-rimmed glasses, your favorite records and turn up that radio dial - Disk Jockey Margot dives into some history of Rock 'N' Roll. She first talks about Alan Freed, who went against the norm and filled the airwaves with top hits, not just covers. Additionally, she covers the story of Buddy Holly, his short time in the spotlight, and the tragedy that Don McClean deemed "The Day The Music Died".     Then, Elizabeth tells the chilling mystery of what happened to the lost Roanoke Colony, where over 100 English settlers vanished with hints that lead to more questions than answers. Many theories are out there, but the volleyball Wilson from Castaway may or may not have been involved.    What song has been stuck in your head lately? What has kept you up this week? Do you have a listener story or topic you would like us to cover? What do you think happened to the colony? Drop us a line at theinsomniareport@gmail.com, or follow us on social media. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. See ya next week for another true crime story.   Stay sleepy!  

Welcome to Episode 25! Please scroll to the bottom for content warnings. In this true crime episode, Elizabeth tells the story of America's first female serial killer, Madame LaLaurie, whose mansion in New Orleans is known for its negative energy that extends even to the street around it. Do her victims haunt the mansion, or is it Madame LaLaurie herself? Margot unpacks the case of Anneliese Michel, who claimed to be possessed by multiple demons and underwent dozens of exorcisms, ultimately leading to her death. Her story inspired films such as "The Exorcism of Emily Rose." Was Anneliese really possessed, or was it something else? Which prominent demonic figures were possessing her? Thanks for listening, and tune in next week for a classroom episode. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, and email us at theinsomniareport@gmail.com to submit a Listener Report, or if you just want to say hi. Don't forget to subscribe and give us a rating on your favorite podcast streaming site. Stay sleepy! EPISODE CONTENT WARNINGS: torture, violence, murder, racism, demonic possession, mental illness

Good morning, good day, good evening and goodnight! Welcome to episode 24. Today Margot tells us about some crazy (but true!) epidemics throughout history including dancing plagues, meowing nuns and an extreme case of the giggles. Then Elizabeth "springs" into her part sharing tales and traditions around the world this time of year. It's a time to manifest good intentions, clean off the dust on your life and eat lots of cheese.    Thank you all so much for listening! Follow us on social media, and if you feel so inclined feel free to like, share, subscribe and drop us a line at theinsomniareport@gmail.com See ya next week for another paranormal episode. Stay sleepy and spooky!

Welcome to Episode 23, another true crime installment. Please scroll to the bottom for content warnings. In this episode, Elizabeth tells the story of serial killer Edward Wayne Edwards, who was turned in by his own daughter. Edward claims he only killed five people in total, but some believe he is responsible for over 100 murders and may even be the Zodiac Killer. Margot discusses the tragic disappearance of Bryce Laspisa, who went missing in August 2013 after exhibiting erratic behavior, and whose trail has gone cold in the years following. Is he still alive? Has he run off to start a new life? This case leaves us with more questions than answers. See below for more information. Thanks for listening, and tune in next week for a wild card episode. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, and email us at theinsomniareport@gmail.com to submit a Listener Report, or if you just want to say hi. Don't forget to subscribe and give us a rating on your favorite podcast streaming site. Stay sleepy! -  EPISODE CONTENT WARNINGS: Suicide, murder, abuse The world is better with you in it! ❤︎  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (USA): 800-273-8255 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Find Bryce Laspisa: https://www.facebook.com/FINDBRYCELASPISA Tip Line: 949-292-4400

Good morning, good day, good evening and goodnight! Welcome to episode 22 of The Insomnia Report- grab your pencils and your notebooks because class is in session for our longest episode to date!   First, Margot takes us on a hot-air balloon trip to the moon as she tells us about the one and only Edgar Allan Poe. Poe lived as a starving artist and faced much heartache so he would totally be a modern day emo. How did he shape literature? What were the curious circumstances regarding his death? Why was his marriage so shocking? Find out through much verschlimmbessern.    Then, Elizabeth takes us back to the 1960's and tells us about Fred Hampton- a civil rights activist from Chicago and chairman of the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party. Find out how even years later history seems to repeat itself and how his son inspired the Fall Out Boy song "You're Crashing, But You're No Wave".   Thank you all so much for listening! Tune in next week for another round of true crime. Follow us on social media, email us at theinsomniareport@gmail.com, like, share and subscribe! Stay sleepy.

Welcome to Episode 21, where Margot & Elizabeth toast to all things paranormal. Elizabeth takes us to Wilder, Kentucky, where a country music bar called Bobby Mackey's Music World has a dark past and even darker energy. Rumor has it there's a direct line to the Devil himself in the basement! If you visit, please note that the bar is not liable for any ghostly attacks on your person. Margot tells the story of what has been called the most haunted object in the world: a wine cabinet called the Dybbuk Box that is said to contain a malicious spirit. Open or touch the box, and terrible things will happen - Post Malone can confirm. Also, what does eBay's market for paranormal objects have to do with all of this? Thanks for listening, and tune in next week for a "things we wish we learned in school" episode! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, and email us at theinsomniareport@gmail.com to submit a Listener Report, or if you just want to say hi. Don't forget to subscribe and give us a rating on your favorite podcast streaming site. Stay sleepy!

Good morning, good day, good evening and goodnight! Welcome to episode 20, baby! This week on our wildcard episode, Margot covers the Sherman Ranch AKA Skinwalker Ranch in Uintah County, Utah. On this quaint cattle ranch located on 500 acres of land the Sherman family bought on a bargain (first mistake!) Here, many strange things go on including crop circles, unexplained lights, disembodied voices and Bigfoot themselves! The CIA definitely doesn't get involved... Then, Elizabeth describes the condition CP, or pseudocyesis where women are convinced they are carrying a child despite all medical proof that they are not. Along the way we also discuss Dr. Phil, his moustache and um...unique taste in interior design.   Thanks so much for listening, tune in next week for another paranormal report. If you would please be so kind, feel free to rate, share and subscribe. Stay sleepy & spooky!!!

Welcome to Episode 19! In this true crime episode, Elizabeth discusses the disappearance of Helle Crafts, who vanished one day after work in 1986. Where was she, and was she dead? Answers come to light thanks to modern forensics and her husband's suspicious credit card purchases. Margot goes Down Under with the death of Tina Watson on her honeymoon in Australia in 2003. Was Tina murdered, or was her drowning an accident? The justice system deliberates...meanwhile, Tina's husband marries a women who looks exactly like her... Thanks for listening, as always, and tune in next week for a wild card episode! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, and email us at theinsomniareport@gmail.com to submit a Listener Report, or if you just want to say hi. Don't forget to subscribe and give us a rating on your favorite podcast streaming site. Stay sleepy!

Welcome to episode 18, baby!  Happy to have ya, sleepy heads. This week, Margot shares another history of holiday as she shares the origin story of Valentine's Day- however, why a chubby, winged baby become the icon is still up for debate.   Next, Elizabeth tells us about the Combahee Ferry Raid where Harriet Tubman and Colonel James Montgomery join together to free hundreds of slaves.    Join us next week for another true crime report Follow us on social media @theinsomniareport and email us at theinsomniareport@gmail.com  Stay sleepy and spooky! 

Welcome to Episode 17! In this paranormal episode, we explore famous haunted houses that you can stay the night in (if you dare!) Elizabeth discusses the Sallie House in Atchison, Kansas, where an entity posing as a little girl named "Sallie" terrified, and even physically harmed, a family who lived there. Its presence remains, and many have visited the house to test their paranormal endurance. Margot follows up on the Borden House in Massachusetts, the site of the brutal ax-murders of Lizzie Borden's father and stepmother. Now a bed and breakfast, visitors report hearing startlingly clear voices, and even have their beds shaken. The good news is, there's mutton for breakfast! Tune in next week for things we wish we learned in school! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, and email us at theinsomniareport@gmail.com to submit a Listener Report, or if you just want to say hi. Don't forget to subscribe and give us a rating on your favorite podcast streaming site. Stay sleepy!

Hey sleepyheads, u up? Welcome to our sweet 16, baby!! In this week's wildcard episode, Margot tells us the true horror story of Harrison Okene, a chef on the tugboat The Jascon-4 and who just might be the luckiest, unlucky person of all time. Then, Elizabeth takes us down south to good ol' Florida to a place called Nub City, where insurance claims are on the rise... There seems to be some fraud afoot.  Thanks for tuning in, follow us on the socials @theinsomniareport and drop us a line at theinsomniareport@gmail.com Tune in next week for another round of paranormal reports. Stay sleepy!

Welcome to Episode 15! In this true crime episode, Elizabeth looks back on Alaska's worst mass murder, leaving with more questions than answers: Who is the real killer? And how do you pronounce the name of the town where it happened? Margot takes us back to 19th century Massachusetts, where Lizzie Borden was accused of brutally murdering her father and step-mother with an axe. Did she really do it? Could it have been her weird uncle? And what does a flock of pigeons have to do with it? Tune in next week for a wild card episode! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, and email us at theinsomniareport@gmail.com to submit a Listener Report, tell us about your favorite Bernie Sanders meme, or if you just want to say hi. Don't forget to subscribe and give us a rating on your favorite podcast streaming site. Stay sleepy!

Good morning, good day and good evening, sleepy heads! Grab your notebooks because class is in session for another round of things we wish we learned in school. This week, Margot covers the story of Queen Ranavalona I of Madagascar, who enjoyed torture, chicken skin, and buffalo hunts. She goes down in history as the deadliest queen you have never heard of!   Next, Elizabeth takes us to Cuba and tells us about Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp, or GITMO which was established during the Bush administration in 2002 during the War on Terror. Here we learn about the torture that goes on and it remains open to this day.    Join us next week when your favorite Chicago roomies cover true crime stories! Do you have a personal report you'd like to share? Drop us a line at theinsomniareport@gmail.com Stay sleepy!

Welcome back, sleepyheads! Despite the dumpster fire that was 2020 to the train wreck that 2021 is becoming, we're thankful for our listeners and ready to take on the year ahead.  For our first paranormal episode of 2021, Elizabeth tells the story of one of the most notorious prisons in the United States, Joliet Correctional Center. With its long, miserable history come many violent deaths, famous inmates, and spirts that linger there today. Margot takes us out to sea with the Queen Mary, a ship docked in California that went from civilian pleasure cruiser to wartime vessel. The Queen Mary has seen extensive tragedy, and the numerous ghosts still present on the ship tell its tales. Tune in next week for things we wish we learned in school! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, and email us at theinsomniareport@gmail.com to submit a Listener Report, or if you just want to say hi. Don't forget to subscribe and give us a rating on your favorite podcast streaming site. Stay sleepy!

Welcome to episode 12, Folks! AKA The 12 Frights of Christmas. This week we have a holiday themed wild card episode for you!  First, Margot talks about origins of some famous holiday plants, including the Mistletoe and Norse folklore featuring a rude dude named Loki as well as a little sprinkle of a successful marketing story in Japan.   Then, Elizabeth shares some truly terrifying stories of Christmas, including a demon that goes along Santa on his journey and horse skull that will have a rap battle for some booze. Trust us, you'll want to try extra hard to be on the nice list after hearing these.   As we like to say, scary Christmas to all and to all a good fright! We will see you in 2021 for the next paranormal report.   We want to know what keeps you up at night! Email us your reports at theinsomniareport@gmail.com. We will see you in the new year! Stay sleepy and spooky!

Welcome to Episode 11! Take a jaunt across the Atlantic with Elizabeth as she tells the story of Austria's most famous serial killer, Jack Unterweger. His media connections, bougie friends and the LAPD unknowingly created a perfect storm that allowed Unterweger to kill more than 11 people. Margot takes us to the silver screen with the murder of Bob Crane, also known as Colonel Robert Hogan on the show "Hogan's Heroes." The case's many possible suspects, along with Crane's X-rated hobbies, generate more questions than answers. Tune in next week for a wild card episode. What will we talk about? We have no idea! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, and email us at theinsomniareport@gmail.com if you have your own story to share, or if you just want to say hi. Don't forget to subscribe and give us a rating on your favorite podcast streaming site. Stay sleepy!

Welcome to episode 10, baby! Hey wow, double digits! Join your favorite Chicago roomies as we dive into another round of things we wish we learned in school.   First, Margot blows our minds with the incredible true story of Phineas Gage - a man who was working on the railroad when an accidental explosion caused a 13 pound rod to go through his head. By some miracle he survived, but afterwards he was "no longer Gage." This is considered to be a groundbreaking case for neuroscience and psychology.   Then, Elizabeth tells us of the tragic Holodomor Genocide of Soviet Ukraine in the 1930s. This man-made famine led by Stalin claimed the lives of nearly 4 million people between 1932-1933.    Thanks for tuning in! Join us next week for another true crime episode. Drop us a line at theinsomniareport@gmail.com to submit episode suggestions or your own listener report to be featured on a future episode. Stay Sleepy! 

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Hey wow, u up? Welcome to Episode 8! After Margot and Elizabeth give a vague review of the movie, The Devil All the Time, they share wild card stories.   First, Margot tells us about the ancient monument of Stonehenge, whose uses are up for debate along with how it was built or how it got there. All we know is Stonehenge predates the invention of the wheel or any written language.   Then, Elizabeth dives into the tragic incident of The Dyatlov Pass, where a group of college friends leave for a cross country skiing trip in 1959 and never make it home. Was it caused by a force of nature, a military experiment, or the Russian yeti?   Do you have your own report you would like to share? Do you have your own comments on something we have covered? Drop us a line at theinsomniareport@gmail.com   Tune in next week for paranormal stories. Stay sleepy and spooky!

Hey sleepy heads! Hope you got some sleep this weekend, because we're about to turn the insomnia up to 11. Welcome to Episode 7, where Elizabeth and Margot discuss true crime stories. Elizabeth tells the tale of the Golden State Killer, whose heinous crime spree went unsolved until a genetic genealogist got involved. When the police came for him, he told them he had a roast in the oven, so they let him go. (Just kidding. He tried, though.) Margot covers the Slender Man stabbing, where two 12-year-old girls attempted to murder their best friend in order to win the favor of the fictional, yet terrifying, Slender Man. Instead of living with him in his home in the woods, they ended up being tried as adults in an unprecedented case. Tune in next week for a wild card episode! For questions, comments, recommendations, or to submit your own story, email us at theinsomniareport@gmail.com.   Stay sleepy!

Hey sleepy heads! Welcome back for another round of reports. This week we discuss things we wish we learned in school.   Grab your space suits because Margot's topic is truly out of this world. She talks about the planets and what it would be like to fall into a black hole. The Pastabilities are endless.   Elizabeth spills the tea on some complicated love stories from three of our presidents: Buchanan, Cleveland, and Jackson. Each one would be a prefect Hallmark dramatic romance filled with deadly baby carriages and post box DMs.   Tune in next week for another true crime episode! For questions, comments, recommendations, or to submit your own story, email us at theinsomniareport@gmail.com Stay sleepy!

Welcome to Episode 5, our second paranormal episode! Elizabeth tells the story of one of Chicago's most famous ghosts, Resurrection Mary, who has great taste and music and charms men up and down Archer Avenue. Margot discusses the Hell House in Gary, Indiana believed to be a portal to the underworld, featuring demonic possession, ectoplasm, and black flies galore! Tune in every Sunday for new episodes and be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to stay in top of the latest episodes. Want to be featured on the podcast? Email us your paranormal and true crime stories, interesting facts you never learned in school, and more at theinsomniareport@gmail.com to be included in a future listener episode!

Hey, u up?    Welcome to our first Wild Card episode, where really any topic is on the table.   Margot tells us about a mystical shape in the middle of the Atlantic that is linked to hundreds of mysterious disappearances, also known as The Bermuda Triangle.   Elizabeth covers the Salem Witch Trials, where we learn about how the puritans traveled to America and the symptoms of the devil's hand.   Don't forget to share and subscribe. Follow us on social media and email us at thesinsomniareport@gmail.com to share your own stories for a listener's report. Tune in next week when Margot & Elizabeth cover more paranormal stories.  

Welcome to our first true crime episode! Elizabeth covers the abduction and murder of Jacob Wetterling, which changed the lives of Minnesotans and remained unsolved for 27 years even as the killer lived mere miles from the victim's family.  Margot takes us on a wild elevator ride with the mysterious death of Elisa Lam, featuring hotel PR issues, games that lead to different dimensions, and Tumblr nostalgia. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and rate our podcast! See you next week for our first "wild card" episode.

Hey, u up? Welcome to week two of The Insomnia Report! This Week, join Elizabeth and Margot as they discuss things they wish they learned in school. First, Margot tells us about the ancient Celtic fire festival, Samhain, and how it developed into what we call Halloween today. Along the way we learn about scary turnips, little coined Satan, and the terrifying ways colonial women would meet their future spouses.  Then Elizabeth takes us to 1921 and discusses the Tulsa Race Massacre, one of the worst incidents of radical violence in US history. Thanks for listening! Tune in next week as your favorite Chicago roomies cover true crime stories.  Follow us on social media @TheInsomniaReport. If you enjoy our podcast please share, rate, and subscribe.

Hey, u up? Welcome to episode one! The Insomnia Report Podcast is where two friends from Chicago talk about what keeps us them up at night. This week's topic is paranormal stories. Elizabeth talks about the University of Virginia's Department of Perceptual Studies, psychic politicians, and kids who suffer from an identity crisis.  Meanwhile, Margot covers one of Chicago's most haunted locations, the Congress Plaza Hotel, where these ghosts like to whisper sweet nothings and give rude awakenings.  Thanks for joining us on this journey, tune in next week when we cover what we wish we learned in school.