Weird Distractions Podcast

For the final episode of Weird Distractions, please enjoy this mini trip to learn the history, lore & reported haunts of Moon Point Cemetery. Need a distraction? I got you. Resources for today's episode and previous episodes can be found here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing Listener discretion is advised. Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network. Check out the other amazing shows that make up Cultiv8, here: https://cultiv8podcastnetwork.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beautiful beaches, relaxing views.. and ghosts? This weeks distraction brings us all to Montego Bay, Jamaica, to learn about the famous Rose Hall. It's hard to believe such a breathtaking place can have such a dark, and mysterious history. Need a distraction? I got you. Resources for today's episode and previous episodes can be found here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing Listener discretion is advised. If you want to provide feedback or even send in your own weird story to be read on air on an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)! Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network. Check out the other amazing shows that make up Cultiv8, here: https://cultiv8podcastnetwork.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this weeks episode, tune in to learn about the life and mysterious disappearance of Connie Converse. Connie noted to friends and family she wanted to start a new life - but, where did she go? After decades of asking that question, another one begs to also be asked: what would you do if someone you loved went away, never to be heard from again? Need a distraction? I got you. Resources for today's episode and previous episodes can be found here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing Listener discretion is advised. If you want to provide feedback or even send in your own weird story to be read on air on an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)! Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network. Check out the other amazing shows that make up Cultiv8, here: https://cultiv8podcastnetwork.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This weeks Weird Distraction takes us all the way back to one of the first paranormal locations covered on the show, being the Hales Bar Dam in Tennessee, USA. Tune in to hear this retelling of this location, as well as a very important show update. Need a distraction? I got you.  Resources for today's episode and previous episodes can be found here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing Listener discretion is advised. If you want to provide feedback or even send in your own weird story to be read on air on an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)! Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network. Check out the other amazing shows that make up Cultiv8, here: https://cultiv8podcastnetwork.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been a minute, but Weird Distractions is BACK! This week, host Alex is joined by Ye Olde Crime host Lindsay to discuss two infuriating crimes: the Monster with 21 Faces and the crimes of Antonis Daglis. Need a distraction? We got you. Resources for today's episode and previous episodes can be found here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing Listener discretion is advised. If you want to provide feedback or even send in your own weird story to be read on air on an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show for free. Weird Distractions and Ye Olde Crime are proud members of the Cultiv8 network. Check out the other amazing shows that make up Cultiv8, here: https://cultiv8podcastnetwork.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey there fellow weirdo! While host Alex is away, please enjoy this episode from Cultiv8 Network Show, Ye Olde Crime (https://www.yeoldecrimepodcast.com/). If you enjoy todays feature, make sure to subscribe to this Cultiv8 Network Podcast wherever you stream Weird Distractions. In today's episode, Ye Olde Crime host Lindsay is joined by Alex from the Weird Distractions podcast to see if she can decipher what a couple of Victorian slang terms mean. Listener discretion is advised. If you want to provide feedback or even send in your own weird story to be read on air on an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)! Want to rep some Weird Distractions merch? Check out the shows Bonfire site: https://www.bonfire.com/store/weird-distractions/  Weird Distractions and Ye Olde Crime are proud members of the Cultiv8 network. Check out the other amazing shows that make up Cultiv8, here: https://cultiv8podcastnetwork.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This weeks distraction covers the alleged life of Hazel Farris. In 1906, Hazel's short-lived life came to an end after supposedly revealing a dark secret about her past to a new lover. After no one claimed her remains, a local furniture store (and funeral parlour) owner realized Hazel's remains may be a ticket for financial success. Need a distraction? I got you. Resources for today's episode and previous episodes can be found here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing Listener discretion is advised. If you want to provide feedback or even send in your own weird story to be read on air on an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)! Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network. Check out the other amazing shows that make up Cultiv8, here: https://cultiv8podcastnetwork.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been over 60 years since Adele Marie Wells was last seen alive while on her way to school. Although there was a search of over 1000 people reportedly conducted shortly after her disappearance, no publicly shared evidence has come to light. What happened to Adele? Tune in to learn more. Need a distraction? I got you.  If anyone has information regarding Adele's disappearance, please contact Flint Police at (810) 237-6945 or the Michigan State Police at (313) 215-0675, referencing the case numbers 15053-14 and 35-7663-58. Palestine & Israel resources: Solutions Not Sides (https://solutionsnotsides.co.uk/), Jewish Voice for Peace (https://www.jewishvoiceforpeace.org/), US Campaign for Palestinian Rights (https://uscpr.org/activist-resource/boycott-divestment-and-sanctions/) Resources for today's episode and previous episodes can be found here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing Listener discretion is advised. If you want to provide feedback or even send in your own weird story to be read on air on an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)! Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network. Check out the other amazing shows that make up Cultiv8, here: https://cultiv8podcastnetwork.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the holiday season - of course this weeks episode is going to be a listener suggested topic! This weeks distraction focuses on the Kallikantzaros, courtesy of Jen! Tune in to learn more about the Kallikantzaros and why you may want to consider burning your old shoes. Need a distraction? I got you. Palestine & Israel resources: Solutions Not Sides (https://solutionsnotsides.co.uk/), Jewish Voice for Peace (https://www.jewishvoiceforpeace.org/), US Campaign for Palestinian Rights (https://uscpr.org/activist-resource/boycott-divestment-and-sanctions/) Resources for today's episode and previous episodes can be found here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing Listener discretion is advised. If you want to provide feedback or even send in your own weird story to be read on air on an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)! Want to rep some Weird Distractions merch? Check out the shows Bonfire site: https://www.bonfire.com/store/weird-distractions/  Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network. Check out the other amazing shows that make up Cultiv8, here: https://cultiv8podcastnetwork.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week is a listener picked distraction courtesy of Amie! Tune in to hear the history and the reported haunts of the former Riverview Hospital located in Coquitlam, British Columbia. Need a distraction? I got you.  Palestine & Israel resources: Solutions Not Sides (https://solutionsnotsides.co.uk/), Jewish Voice for Peace (https://www.jewishvoiceforpeace.org/), US Campaign for Palestinian Rights (https://uscpr.org/activist-resource/boycott-divestment-and-sanctions/) Resources for today's episode and previous episodes can be found here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing Listener discretion is advised. If you want to provide feedback or even send in your own weird story to be read on air on an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)! Want to rep some Weird Distractions merch? Check out the shows Bonfire site: https://www.bonfire.com/store/weird-distractions/  Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network. Check out the other amazing shows that make up Cultiv8, here: https://cultiv8podcastnetwork.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes history isn't always clean cut. Tune in this week to learn more about the King Gillette Ranch located in Calabasas, California (USA), including it's alleged haunts that may just give you that chilled spooky feeling. Or, maybe give you the urge to visit. Need a distraction? I got you.  Palestine & Israel resources: Solutions Not Sides (https://solutionsnotsides.co.uk/), Jewish Voice for Peace (https://www.jewishvoiceforpeace.org/), US Campaign for Palestinian Rights (https://uscpr.org/activist-resource/boycott-divestment-and-sanctions/) Check out the Our True Crime podcast Christmas special! https://www.ourtruecrimepodcast.com/  Resources for today's episode and previous episodes can be found here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing Listener discretion is advised. If you want to provide feedback or even send in your own weird story to be read on air on an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)! Want to rep some Weird Distractions merch? Check out the shows Bonfire site: https://www.bonfire.com/store/weird-distractions/  Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network. Check out the other amazing shows that make up Cultiv8, here: https://cultiv8podcastnetwork.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, us weirdo's are joined by the lovely Lindsay from Ye Olde Crime, to discuss the very interesting & perplexing case of Gef - an alleged talking mongoose. Need a distraction? I got you.  Palestine & Israel resources: Solutions Not Sides (https://solutionsnotsides.co.uk/), Jewish Voice for Peace (https://www.jewishvoiceforpeace.org/), US Campaign for Palestinian Rights (https://uscpr.org/activist-resource/boycott-divestment-and-sanctions/) Check out the Our True Crime podcast Christmas special! https://www.ourtruecrimepodcast.com/  Resources for today's episode and previous episodes can be found here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing Listener discretion is advised. If you want to provide feedback or even send in your own weird story to be read on air on an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)! Want to rep some Weird Distractions merch? Check out the shows Bonfire site: https://www.bonfire.com/store/weird-distractions/  Weird Distractions and Ye Olde Crime are proud members of the Cultiv8 network. Check out the other amazing shows that make up Cultiv8, here: https://cultiv8podcastnetwork.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this weeks episode, the murder of Dominique Dunne is highlighted. At the age of 22, Dominique was on the path for acting success. Sadly, her life was cut short by someone who once claimed they cared for her. Tune in to learn more about Dominique and what happened before and after October 30, 1982. Need a distraction? I got you.  Palestine & Israel resources: Solutions Not Sides (https://solutionsnotsides.co.uk/), Jewish Voice for Peace (https://www.jewishvoiceforpeace.org/), US Campaign for Palestinian Rights (https://uscpr.org/activist-resource/boycott-divestment-and-sanctions/) International Domestic Violence resource: https://www.domesticshelters.org/resources/national-global-organizations/international-organizations Check out the Our True Crime podcast Christmas special! https://www.ourtruecrimepodcast.com/  Resources for today's episode and previous episodes can be found here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing Listener discretion is advised. If you want to provide feedback or even send in your own weird story to be read on air on an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)! Want to rep some Weird Distractions merch? Check out the shows Bonfire site: https://www.bonfire.com/store/weird-distractions/  Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network. Check out the other amazing shows that make up Cultiv8, here: https://cultiv8podcastnetwork.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While host Alex is away this week, please enjoy this Cultiv8 Network feature from Horror House Podcast! Thirty miles outside of New York City, in the Long Island village of Amityville, stands the house known as one of America's most haunted. On November 13, 1974, Ronold DeFeo Jr. carried out a mass murder on the estate. Thirteen months later, the Lutz family bought the house, but they only stayed for 28 days before being driven out by supposed spirits and ghouls. But, was 'The Amityville Horror' real or a hoax? You decide! Need a distraction? Dom & Amy got you. Did you enjoy hearing from Horror House podcast? Check out the links before to keep in touch & show your love: https://www.horrorhousetruecrime.com https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hhpod https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnRxsDiL0pfuHLhYIWjtYug Come hang with us on Discord! https://discord.gg/JNHwXV3y Insta: @horrorhouse_pod Promos from PNW Haunts & Homicides and Spoils Of Horror! If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)! Weird Distractions and Horror House are proud members of the Cultiv8 network. Check out the other amazing shows that make up Cultiv8, here: www.cultiv8podcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time to get weird in the state of Wisconsin! Tune in to this weeks paranormal episode featuring the Brumder Mansion. Now a bed and breakfast, this historic home seems to have some guests who have refused to leave. Need a distraction? I got you. Resources for today's episode and previous episodes can be found here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing Listener discretion is advised. If you want to provide feedback or even send in your own weird story to be read on air on an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)! Want to rep some Weird Distractions merch? Check out the shows Bonfire site: https://www.bonfire.com/store/weird-distractions/  Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network. Check out the other amazing shows that make up Cultiv8, here: https://cultiv8podcastnetwork.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Halloween, weirdo's! This year to celebrate one of the spookiest days of the year, you get TWO paranormal hot spots with this crossover special. Tune in to hear from Ye Olde Crime host, Lindsay, and host Alex cover some of their local haunted hot spots. Need a spooky distraction? We got you. Enjoy hearing from Lindsay? Check out her show, Ye Olde Crime: https://www.yeoldecrimepodcast.com/  Resources for today's episode and previous episodes can be found here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing Listener discretion is advised. If you want to provide feedback or even send in your own weird story to be read on air on an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)! Want to rep some Weird Distractions merch? Check out the shows Bonfire site: https://www.bonfire.com/store/weird-distractions/  Weird Distractions & Ye Olde Crime are proud members of the Cultiv8 network. Check out the other amazing shows that make up Cultiv8, here: https://cultiv8podcastnetwork.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here it is, the final episode of this years Mid-Week Mini Spook (MWMS) series. A series that has prepped all you weirdo's for Halloween. This years theme was SInister Schools, and for our final school, we're back in the USA. Need a distraction? I got you. Shout out to previous Patrons of Weird Distractions: Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl, Susan, Jennifer and Kristin! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. Resources for today's episode and previous episodes can be found here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing Listener discretion is advised. If you want to provide feedback or even send in your own weird story to be read on air on an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)! Want to rep some Weird Distractions merch? Check out the shows Bonfire site: https://www.bonfire.com/store/weird-distractions/  Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network. Check out the other amazing shows that make up Cultiv8, here: https://cultiv8podcastnetwork.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get ready to dive into the chilling world of Michael Swango: a sinister (now former) medical professional whose twisted actions shocked the nation. Tune in this week to uncover the shocking details of his crimes, hear about his alleged motivations behind his actions, and examine the lasting impact he left on the medical community. This episode will leave you questioning the true nature of those we trust with our lives. Need a distraction? I got you. Resources for today's episode and previous episodes can be found here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing Listener discretion is advised. If you want to provide feedback or even send in your own weird story to be read on air on an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)! Want to rep some Weird Distractions merch? Check out the shows Bonfire site: https://www.bonfire.com/store/weird-distractions/  Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network. Check out the other amazing shows that make up Cultiv8, here: https://cultiv8podcastnetwork.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the third episode from this years Mid-Week Mini Spook (MWMS) series. A series that preps all you weirdo's for Halloween. Every Wednesday in October, get your spooky fix as your host Alex tells small tales to surely leave a chill down your spine. Get ready for this years MWMS theme of Sinister Schools - a small trip into some of the haunted schools across the globe. Last week we visited Heidelberg, Germany. This weeks sinister school is located in St. Andrews, Scotland. Need a distraction? Shout out to previous Patrons of Weird Distractions: Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl, Susan, Jennifer and Kristin! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. Resources for today's episode and previous episodes can be found here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing Listener discretion is advised. If you want to provide feedback or even send in your own weird story to be read on air on an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)! Want to rep some Weird Distractions merch? Check out the shows Bonfire site: https://www.bonfire.com/store/weird-distractions/  Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network. Check out the other amazing shows that make up Cultiv8, here: https://cultiv8podcastnetwork.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What lies beneath you? This week, we're wandering down to the Paris Catacombs to learn about their history, lore & alleged haunts. Need a distraction? I got you.  Resources for today's episode and previous episodes can be found here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing Listener discretion is advised. If you want to provide feedback or even send in your own weird story to be read on air on an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)! Want to rep some Weird Distractions merch? Check out the shows Bonfire site: https://www.bonfire.com/store/weird-distractions/  Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network. Check out the other amazing shows that make up Cultiv8, here: https://cultiv8podcastnetwork.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to another episode from the Mid-Week Mini Spook (MWMS) series. A series that preps all you weirdo's for Halloween. Every Wednesday in October, get your spooky fix as your host Alex tells small tales to surely leave a chill down your spine. Get ready for this years MWMS theme of Sinister Schools - a small trip into some of the haunted schools across the globe. Last week we went to Columbus, Ohio, USA. This week, we're in Germany. Brauchen Sie eine Ablenkung? Shout out to previous Patrons of Weird Distractions: Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl, Susan, Jennifer and Kristin! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. Resources for today's episode and previous episodes can be found here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing Listener discretion is advised. If you want to provide feedback or even send in your own weird story to be read on air on an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)! Want to rep some Weird Distractions merch? Check out the shows Bonfire site: https://www.bonfire.com/store/weird-distractions/  Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network. Check out the other amazing shows that make up Cultiv8, here: https://cultiv8podcastnetwork.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Casa Loma aka, ‘Hill House', sits as one of Toronto's most lavish tourist attractions. However, it may also hold some weirdness behind its walls. From sightings of former owners, to a mysterious grumpy entity in the underground tunnels - Casa Loma is one weird distraction you'll want to learn about. And, maybe one day, visit. Need a distraction? I got you.  Resources for today's episode and previous episodes can be found here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing Listener discretion is advised. If you want to provide feedback or even send in your own weird story to be read on air on an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)! Want to rep some Weird Distractions merch? Check out the shows Bonfire site: https://www.bonfire.com/store/weird-distractions/  Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network. Check out the other amazing shows that make up Cultiv8, here: https://cultiv8podcastnetwork.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to this years first episode of the Mid-Week Mini Spook (MWMS) series. A series that preps all you weirdo's for Halloween. Every Wednesday in October, get your spooky fix as your host Alex tells small tales to surely leave a chill down your spine. Get ready for this years MWMS theme of Sinister Schools - a small trip into some of the haunted schools across the globe. Shout out to previous Patrons of Weird Distractions: Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl, Susan, Jennifer and Kristin! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. Resources for today's episode and previous episodes can be found here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing Listener discretion is advised. If you want to provide feedback or even send in your own weird story to be read on air on an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)! Want to rep some Weird Distractions merch? Check out the shows Bonfire site: https://www.bonfire.com/store/weird-distractions/  Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network. Check out the other amazing shows that make up Cultiv8, here: https://cultiv8podcastnetwork.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What would you do if someone you thought once saved you, had later cursed you? Although there is no proof that Nelson Rehmeyer did just that to John Blymire, John was convinced this was the cause of his misfortunes after seeing a local witch. Tune in to this weeks episode to learn more about what transpired in Hex Hollow late November of 1928, and how the lore of Nelson's life and home continue to be a reminder of a dark tragedy. Need a distraction? I got you. Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to previous Patrons of Weird Distractions: Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl, Susan, Jennifer and Kristin! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. Even though the Patreon page will be unpublished effective September 30th, 2023, your support continues to mean the world! Want to rep some Weird Distractions merch? Check out the shows Bonfire site: https://www.bonfire.com/store/weird-distractions/  If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)! Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network. Check out the other amazing shows that make up Cultiv8, here: https://cultiv8podcastnetwork.com/  Resource list: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How could you, Mrs. Dick? This week we're back to regular programming and re-visiting a previously covered Weird Distraction, being the life & crimes of Evelyn Dick. Evelyn was convicted of murdering her estranged husband, John Dick, and her son, Peter. But, did she do it? Tune in to listen to this updated version of the episode, which will surely leave you questioning... everything. Need a distraction? I got you. Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to previous Patrons of Weird Distractions: Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl, Susan, Jennifer and Kristin! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. Even though the Patreon page will be unpublished effective September 30th, 2023, your support continues to mean the world! Want to rep some Weird Distractions merch? Check out the shows Bonfire site: https://www.bonfire.com/store/weird-distractions/  If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)! Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network. Check out the other amazing shows that make up Cultiv8, here: https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/  Resource list: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oh hey there! While host Alex is away, please enjoy this episode from Cultiv8 Network Show, Ye Olde Crime (https://www.yeoldecrimepodcast.com/). If you enjoy todays feature, make sure to subscribe to this Cultiv8 Network Podcast wherever you stream Weird Distractions. In this episode, Lindsay and Madison discuss the Crown Prince Sado, as well as how being a super strict parent doesn't always achieve results, that it's important to address warning signs of mental illness, and how miscommunication can have deadly consequences. Information pulled from the following sources: 2020 book “The Prince of Mournful Thoughts” by Caroline Kim and Alexander Chee 2020 History of Yesterday article by James Won 2019 Korea JoongAng Daily “Fiction vs. History” article by Yim Seung-Hye 2016 Naked History article by ER Wikipedia (1) (2) (3) (4) Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl, Susan, Jennifer and Kristin! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more - www.patreon.com/weirddistractionspodcast  MERCH ON BONFIRE - https://www.bonfire.com/store/weird-distractions/  If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)! Weird Distractions and Ye Olde Crime are proud members of the Cultiv8 network: https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did someone ask for a puzzling true crime case from Australia? This week, tune in to learn about the life & crimes of Martha Needle - also known as the Black Widow of Richmond. But yet, Martha was so much more than what the headlines dubbed her to be. Need a distraction? I got you.  Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to previous Patrons of Weird Distractions: Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl, Susan, Jennifer and Kristin! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. Even though the Patreon page will be unpublished effective September 30th, 2023, your support continues to mean the world! Want to rep some Weird Distractions merch? Check out the shows Bonfire site: https://www.bonfire.com/store/weird-distractions/  If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)! Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network. Check out the other amazing shows that make up Cultiv8, here: https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/  Resource list: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not too long ago it was suggested you check your back seat - now, it's time to make sure your windows are closed! This weeks distraction covers the Mad Gasser of Mattoon - a puzzling series of mysterious gas attacks that plagued Mattoon, Illinois, in September of 1944. Was it a local behind the attacks, or was it something out of this world? Tune in learn more. Need a distraction? I got you. Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl, Susan, Jennifer and Kristin! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more - www.patreon.com/weirddistractionspodcast  MERCH ON BONFIRE - https://www.bonfire.com/store/weird-distractions/  If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)! Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network: https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/  Resource list: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This weeks weird distraction may have you double checking to make sure that bathroom stall door is actually locked. Tune in to hear about the history, occult observations and haunts of Shaker's Cigar Bar, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Although it's history lacks some details, what is known is terrifying. Need a distraction? I got you.  Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl, Susan, Jennifer and Kristin! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more - www.patreon.com/weirddistractionspodcast  MERCH ON BONFIRE - https://www.bonfire.com/store/weird-distractions/  If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)! Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network: https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/  Resource list: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All aboard to Georgia! This week, we're re-visiting the Pirates House in Savannah, aka one of the states oldest buildings. With it's long standing history, filled with speculations and spotty details, it's got quite the haunted reputation. Need a distraction? I got you. Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl, Susan, Jennifer and Kristin! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more - www.patreon.com/weirddistractionspodcast  NEW MERCH - https://www.bonfire.com/store/weird-distractions/  If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)! Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network: https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/  Resource list: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It probably doesn't occur to many that, when they go out with their friends, it could be their last night out - ever. Surely, this probably didn't cross the mind of Jayson Artis. Jayson, a young man from Virginia (USA), went out one August 1998 evening in Tijuana, Mexico, with his brother and friends to let assumingely loose and have fun. However, the night turned out to have a tragic ending instead. But, how did Jayson Artis die? Was it an accident, or something far more nefarious? Tune in to find out more about Jayson and the case. Need a distraction? I got you. UNSOLVED MYSTERY ANONYMOUS TIP PAGE: https://unsolved.com/tips/  Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl, Susan, Jennifer and Kristin! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more - www.patreon.com/weirddistractionspodcast  NEW MERCH - https://www.bonfire.com/store/weird-distractions/  If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)! Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network: https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/  Resource list: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is there someone in your back seat? This week's distraction may have you doing a double take in your rear view mirror, as we go learn about a popular urban legend. Need a distraction? I got you. Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl, Susan, Jennifer and Kristin! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more - www.patreon.com/weirddistractionspodcast  NEW MERCH - https://www.bonfire.com/store/weird-distractions/  If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)! Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network: https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/  Resource list: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This weeks episode focuses on Georgette Bauerdorf, an oil heiress originally from New York, who would move to West Hollywood with dreams of being an actor. Tragically, her dreams were cut short at the age of 20, when she was found dead in her El Palacio Apartment. To this day, many questions remain - including the biggest question of all: who wanted Georgette Bauerdorf dead? Tune in to learn more. Need a distraction? I got you. Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl, Susan, Jennifer and Kristin! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more - www.patreon.com/weirddistractionspodcast  NEW MERCH - https://www.bonfire.com/store/weird-distractions/  If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)! Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network: https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/  Resource list: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anyone ready to go back to an ol' familiar place? This week, we're re-visiting the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs, Arkansas - known as one of the most haunted hotels in America. In this re-release, you'll learn more about the history, occult observations, and paranormal reports than when this haunted hot spot was previously covered. Need a distraction? I got you.  Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl, Susan, Jennifer and Kristin! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more - www.patreon.com/weirddistractionspodcast  NEW MERCH - https://www.bonfire.com/store/weird-distractions/  If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)! Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network: https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/  Resource list: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What would you do if your loved one disappeared one day without a trace? This weeks episode focuses on the unsolved disappearance of Loretta 'Lora' Ann Frank, who was last seen by her family in late 1988. Tune in to learn more about Loretta and what transpired leading up to her mysterious disappearance. Need a distraction? I got you. If you or someone you know has any information regarding Loretta and her possible whereabouts, please contact Crime Stoppers: 1-800-222-TIPS(8477) or online at https://www.canadiancrimestoppers.org/tips. Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl, Susan, Jennifer and Kristin! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more - www.patreon.com/weirddistractionspodcast  NEW MERCH - https://www.bonfire.com/store/weird-distractions/  If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)! Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network: https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/  Resource list: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This weeks Weird Distraction is all about the miniature details. Tune in to learn about the mystery surrounding the Edinburgh Fairy Coffins - also known as the Edinburgh Miniature Coffins (among other names). Who created these coffins? Who found them? And what do they have to do with former grave robbers? So many questions, and more, on this weeks weird wonder. Need a distraction? I got you.  Podcast Promo: A Nefarious Nightmare - https://pod.link/1579771353  Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl, Susan, Jennifer and Kristin! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more - www.patreon.com/weirddistractionspodcast  NEW MERCH - https://www.bonfire.com/store/weird-distractions/  If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)! Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network: https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/  Resource list: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's not a haunted castle - it's a haunted home. This weeks Weird Distraction covers the reported history, occult observations and haunts of Larnach Castle, located in Dunedin, New Zealand. Is this dubbed castle being haunted by its former owner? Or, by someone else? Tune in to find out. Need a distraction? I got you.  Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl, Susan, Jennifer and Kristin! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more - www.patreon.com/weirddistractionspodcast  NEW MERCH - https://www.bonfire.com/store/weird-distractions/  If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)! Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network: https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/  Resource list: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you think being a teenager is hard, try adding a potential spiritual possession into the mix! This weeks distraction surrounds the Watseka Wonder - an alleged spiritual possession of 13-year old Mary ‘Lurancy' Vennum of Watseka, Illinois in the late 19th century. Was she possessed, or was it all a show? You will have to tune in and come to your own conclusion, listener. Need a distraction? I got you.  Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl, Susan, Jennifer and Kristin! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more - www.patreon.com/weirddistractionspodcast  NEW MERCH - https://www.bonfire.com/store/weird-distractions/  If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)! Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network: https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/  Resource list: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While I am on a mini vacation, please enjoy this Weird Spam episode featuring John from Reddit on Wiki, originally released on Patreon back in May! Need a distraction? I got you. Hear John's show, Reddit on Wiki, here: https://www.redditonwiki.com/ Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl, Susan, Jennifer and Kristin! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more - www.patreon.com/weirddistractionspodcast  If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)!Thanks for listening! Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network: https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/  Resource list: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Father's Day! For many this is a happy occasion and a time to celebrate, though the stories gathered here in honor of the holiday will leave you with a number of horrifying questions. What kind of dark secrets could drive a father towards an unhealthy obsession, abuse, or worse yet, to even kill his entire family? Could an unassuming father figure be driven by greed to commit a heinous crime that forever scars the date? Join That's So Fucked Up, Twisted and Uncorked, PNW Haunts & Homicides, Weird Distractions, Ye Olde Crime, & Sandman Stories for a holiday collaboration of epic and horrifying proportions as we delve into cases that range from the heartbreaking to healing. (0:03:00) - A Murder Most Foul in a Victorian Mansion John List's prideful decision to hide his layoff from his family is often pointed to as the beginning of the end for the List family.  One man's perceived downfall would lead to the eventual murder of his entire family in a 19 room Victorian mansion. (0:18:09) - Tragic Honor Killings These twisted honor killings resulted in the death of two teenage girls following years of abuse and surveillance that they endured at their father's own hands in his ruthless pursuit of control. Sadly, after Amina and Sarah were tracked down in Oklahoma they would be brutally executed by Yaser Abdel Said, the very many who should have loved them most. (0:36:26) - The Father's Day Bank Massacre We'll let you be the judge of the evidence presented in the Denver, Colorado case of the 1991 Father's Day Massacre. Was James King a precise and cunning killer who pulled off the perfect heist, or a convenient and unlucky scapegoat doomed to live out his days in solitude and under suspicion? (0:45:42) - Deadly Dessert Travis Stackhouse was convicted of homicide, child neglect, and child abuse due to evidence of blunt force trauma and a criminal record.  The cause of his incredibly senseless act of violence will leave you absolutely speechless. (0:52:10) Yeeted into Old-Timey Familicide This story takes us back to 1873, still years ahead of the Whitechapel slayings known as the canonical five, the victims of none other than Jack the Ripper.  Though as you'll soon learn, a dreadful murder, indeed, took place in London that year. (1:03:55) - Sandman Stories This Sandman Story tells of a mighty hunter, his children, and the sage wisdom of his wife.  Listen and luxuriate in this tapestry of a tale for a moment of mindfulness or rest this Father's Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elizabeth Campbell went missing outside of a convince store in late April of 1988. She was only 20-years-old, and had planned to attend Texas A&M that fall for Marine Biology. To this day, no one has come forward yet with where Elizabeth could be, despite the case being featured on the iconic show Unsolved Mysteries. Tune in to this weeks episode to learn more about Elizabeth and what has happened since that tragic April evening. Need a distraction? I got you. If you or anyone has any information regarding what happened to Elizabeth (or her whereabouts) please contact The Copperas Cove Crime Stoppers: 254-547-1111 (https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=614#) or the Copperas Cove Police: 254-547-8222. Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl, Susan, Jennifer and Kristin! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more - www.patreon.com/weirddistractionspodcast  NEW MERCH - https://www.bonfire.com/store/weird-distractions/  If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)! Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network: https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/  Resource list: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Alex is joined by fellow Cultiv8 Podcast Network member, Lindsay Valenty (co-host of Ye Olde Crime podcast), tackle the history, haunts, and occult observations of the Anderson House Hotel. This infamous 160+ year old hotel located in Wabasha, Minnesota, USA is reportedly one of the most haunted places in the state. But is this hotel as haunted as folks claim it is? Is it really haunted by a former guest named Sarah? You'll have to tune in to find out. Need a distraction? We got you. Check out Ye Olde Crime: https://www.yeoldecrimepodcast.com/ Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl, Susan, Jennifer and Kristin! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more - www.patreon.com/weirddistractionspodcast  NEW MERCH - https://www.bonfire.com/store/weird-distractions/  If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)! Weird Distractions & Ye Olde Crime are proud members of the Cultiv8 network: https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/  Resource list: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Teresita was a piano teacher, respiratory therapist, and overall a music lover - among many other things. In what started as a normal February day in 1977, Teresita had a colleague come over to help her fix her television. Again, a normal thing. However, this colleague would come up with a diabolical plan that ended Teresita's life tragically. But, Teresita's spirit remained active despite her no longer being physically around. Her spirit was so active, that she may have solved her own death from beyond the grave. Tune in to learn more. Need a distraction? I got you.  Podcast promo: Technically A Conversation - check them out: https://www.technicallyaconversation.com/  CBC May 5th article feature: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastplaylist/listener-picks-the-best-podcasts-chosen-by-you-1.6833350  CBC May 8th audio feature: https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-120-podcast-playlist  **INSTAGRAM LIVE SHOW FOR YE OLDE CRIME - Sunday, May 21st at 8 PM EST. Follow Ye Olde Crime to join: @yeoldecrimepodcast  Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl, Susan, Jennifer and Kristin! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more - www.patreon.com/weirddistractionspodcast  NEW MERCH - https://www.bonfire.com/store/weird-distractions/  If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)! Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network: https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/  Resource list: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Alex is taking a small break, so please enjoy this episode from fellow a Cultiv8 Network show, Ye Olde Crime! In this episode, Ye Olde Crime hosts Lindsay and Madison discuss the New England Vampire Panic, as well as why you shouldn't bury baby shoes, that organs are pretty flammable, and that you should never drink or breathe in ashes of your dead loved ones, like, ever. Information pulled from the following sources: 2022 New England Today article by Joe Bills 2022 Heritage Daily blog post 2021 Newspapers.com blog post by Jenny Ashcraft 2019 History article by Crystal Ponti 2012 Smithsonian Magazine article by Abigail Tucker 1896 American Anthropological Association article by George. R. Stetson The Avocado New England Historical Society Wikipedia Don't forget to follow them on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Join Lindsay and Madison for their Instagram live show on May 21st, 2023 at 8 PM EST! Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to Weird Distractions Patrons: Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl, Susan, Jennifer and Kristin! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more - www.patreon.com/weirddistractionspodcast  NEW MERCH - https://www.bonfire.com/store/weird-distractions/  If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)! Thanks for listening! Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network: https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/  Resource list: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does every haunted location take on the title of being, ‘The Most Haunted Place'? Seems like it, and Bell Island definitely seems to fit in the category. Tune in to hear the history and haunts of the island, located off of Newfoundland and Labrador. Need a distraction? I got you.  **INSTAGRAM LIVE SHOW FOR YE OLDE CRIME - Sunday, May 21st at 8 PM EST. Follow Ye Olde Crime to join: @yeoldecrimepodcast  Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl, Susan, Jennifer and Kristin! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more - www.patreon.com/weirddistractionspodcast  NEW MERCH - https://www.bonfire.com/store/weird-distractions/  If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)!Thanks for listening! Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network: https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/  Resource list: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's all fun and games until you find out your husband allegedly embezzled millions of dollars. This weeks distraction covers the crimes of Philip J. Breen - which, if you watched Unsolved Mysteries growing up, you may recall his case well. Regardless, tune in to hear what transpired in January of 1990, and how to this day Philip remains missing. Need a distraction? I got you. Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl, Susan, Jennifer and Kristin! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more - www.patreon.com/weirddistractionspodcast  NEW MERCH - https://www.bonfire.com/store/weird-distractions/  If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)!Thanks for listening! Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network: https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/  Resource list: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this weeks episode, lets (hypothetically) head down to Florida and learn the dark history surrounding the former Florida School for Boys - aka the Arthur G Dozier School. Once a reform school, this served as a home for many between January 1st, 1900, to June 30th, 2011. Rumours started to form early on that those sent to this, ‘school' were being mistreated. Tune in now to learn more about the history documented of this place, and where things stand today. Need a distraction? I got you.  Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl, Susan, Jennifer and Kristin! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more - www.patreon.com/weirddistractionspodcast  If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)!Thanks for listening! Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network: https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/  Resource list: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In early February of this year, Alex joined That's So F*cked Up show host, Ashley Richards, to chat about wild reality, prank and game shows from Japan. Tune in to hear more about the shows, and learn more about Ashley from Podcast. Check out Ashley's show here: https://tsfuthepodcast.com/ Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl, Susan, Jennifer & Kristin! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more! You can also find some merch for the show on Redbubble (https://www.redbubble.com/shop/weird+distractions+podcast).  If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)!Thanks for listening! Weird Distractions is proud members of the Cultiv8 network: https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do you mean your passport has expired? Lame. Lucky for you, this weeks weird distraction is bringing some spookiness from Malaysia right to your ears. Tune in to learn more about Mimaland, a former resort now dubbed as Malaysia's most haunted location. Need a distraction? I got you.  Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl, Susan, Jennifer and Kristin! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more - www.patreon.com/weirddistractionspodcast  If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)!Thanks for listening! Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network: https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/  Resource list: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ah yes, another episode that teaches us to never judge a book - or a potential mask - by its cover. Tune in to learn about the Geezer Bandit and the series of California based robberies that took place between 2009-2011. Need a distraction? I got you.  *INSTAGRAM LIVE Q&A COMING SOON! Hop on Instagram for Wednesday, April 19th for 7 PM EST to hear my answers to YOUR questions! Tune in for more details.  Nashville School Shooting GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/nashville-school-shooting-help Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl, Susan, Jennifer and Kristin! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more - www.patreon.com/weirddistractionspodcast  If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)!Thanks for listening! Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network: https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/  Resource list: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Started in Scotland, ended up in Australia. For this weeks distraction, tune in to learn the history and haunts of Aradale Mental Hospital, located in Ararat. Reports seemingly claim that former staff and patients are haunting this former hospital, along with it's sister site - the former Ararat Gaol (further known as J-Ward), making both perhaps two of the most haunted locations in the country. Need a distraction? I got you. Nashville School Shooting GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/nashville-school-shooting-help Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl, Susan, Jennifer and Kristin! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more - www.patreon.com/weirddistractionspodcast  If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)!Thanks for listening! Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network: https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/  Resource list: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices