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FREE WORD SEARCH and CROSSWORD for this episode: https://weirddarkness.com/AmericasFirstUFOsWhen Puritan settlers first witnessed strange lights over Massachusetts in 1639, they couldn't have imagined it would spark a centuries-long mystery involving government cover-ups, Project Blue Book, and the terrifying Men in Black who silence anyone who gets too close to the truth.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.IN THIS EPISODE: The Men in Black, the beginning of Project Blue Book, America's first UFO sighting from 400 years ago… and a mysterious incident experienced by actor and comedian Dan Aykroyd. This and more from the world of space, extraterrestrials, and government secrecy.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:03:26.615 = Show Open00:04:36.586 = America's First UFO Sighting00:22:54.997 = The Men In Black, Part 100:35:19.592 = The Men In Black, Part 200:52:17.119 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“America's First UFO Sighting” by Christopher Klein: https://tinyurl.com/y3ex36n4; Greg Daugherty: https://tinyurl.com/yyog7d5n“Men In Black”: Lee Speigel for Huffpost: https://tinyurl.com/wps8b8e; Steve Rose for The Guardian: https://tinyurl.com/z8d5wqd; Jacob Geers for Thought Catalog: https://tinyurl.com/qldplkwDan Aykroyd interview: https://tinyurl.com/v4e8qhq“Mirage Men” documentary: https://weirddarkness.com/archives/5894“UFOs: Past, Present and Future” documentary: https://weirddarkness.com/archives/5898=====(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: July 2018EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/AmericasFirstUFOs

Danielle Paige is an International Spiritual Teacher, Soul Astrologer, Host of Cosmic Body Podcast and Founder of Purposely Divine: School For Your Soul and Astrology Mystery School. A self-taught astrologer, who's been reading the stars for lifetimes, she continued her studies with some of the world's top astrologers. She then devoted herself to learning different types of healing to create her own style of spiritual medicine. By fusing astrology, energetic healing, and intuition, she is able to help her clients heal their wounds, clear old patterns, and help them come back home to their heart. Danielle has given talks on mysticism and astrology at Scorpios Mykonos, Glossier Headquarters in NYC, Soho House, The Assemblage, The Goodfest and has traveled to over 32 countries bringing women together while leading retreats in Hawaii, Costa Rica, as well as 3 retreats on the Greek Islands of Mykonos and Kythnos. Her work has been featured in Vogue Netherlands (twice!), Goop, Astrology.com, London Standard, The Numinous, Yogi Approved, Thought Catalog, JDate, CBS Radio and more! We discuss: The power of divine timing and how it shapes life events and meaningful relationships. Using astrology as a supportive guide—while staying rooted in personal agency and free will. The impact of a healthy lifestyle on enhancing mental clarity, intuition, and energetic alignment. Why astrology is just one tool—and the importance of tuning into your own inner guidance and connection to Source. How deep soul connections can anchor us through life's transitions and challenges. Follow Danielle Paige on Instagram @iamdaniellepaige Listen to Danielle's podcast Cosmic Body with Danielle Paige Explore Danielle's offerings here - readings, courses, and membership, designed to support your journey. Learn more about High Vibration Living with Chef Whitney Aronoff on www.StarseedKitchen.com  Get 10% off your order of Chef Whitney's organic spices with code STARSEED on www.starseedkitchen.com  Follow Chef Whitney Aronoff on Instagram at @whitneyaronoff and @starseedkitchen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Phantom of the Opera isn't just a silent film legend — some say Lon Chaney's ghost still haunts the very stage where his iconic monster was born.Download The FREE PDF For This Episode's WORD SEARCH Puzzle:https://weirddarkness.com/PhantomOfTheOperaDISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.IN THIS EPISODE: We'll look at a brief history of the classic Lon Chaney film, “The Phantom of the Opera” - and how the film itself has a haunting attached to it! (The Real Horror Behind The Phantom Of The Opera)SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Something Happened 63 Years Ago” submitted anonymously to Thought Catalog: http://bit.ly/2DdEeDb“The Phantom Of The Opera Is Here” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/2KG71nJ=====(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: November 2018EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/PhantomOfTheOpera

This episode is for the woman who's tired of performing. Tired of feeling stuck in her head. Tired of trying to be the right kind of woman—when what she really wants is to be all of herself. If you've ever felt the war inside between being soft and being powerful… Between being seen and staying safe… Between following your impulse and following the rules… This conversation will wake you up. I sit down with the fiercely embodied Madelyn Moon—author, teacher, and artist of love—for a raw, electrifying, and liberating exploration of what it means to fully express. Not just with your voice, but with your whole body, your shadow, your heart, your pleasure, your rage. Madelyn shares how she guides women into deep energetic capacity—through sacred theater, shadow work, and radical self-expression. If you've ever struggled with perfectionism, people-pleasing, emotional repression, or disconnection from your body, this episode is your medicine. ⸻

A simple act of kindness on the open road can turn into a nightmare – these true stories of hitchhiking horror will make you think twice before picking up a stranger… or thumbing a ride yourself.IN THIS EPISODE: The open road is a beautiful place where you can make friends that you'd otherwise never meet and have adventures that will change your life. But there are also extreme dangers to traveling with strangers on highways and backroads. No matter how trustworthy or well-intentioned a driver might seem, it's nearly impossible to tell if they are actually a predator or murderer, preying upon innocent hitchhikers. Creepy, true hitchhiker stories can make you think twice before picking up that stranger at the side of the road - or trying to "thumb it" yourself.SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Hitchhiker” original story at the beginning of this episode was written by HoneyBunny00: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8b53e2“Hitchhiking Horror Stories” by Isadora Teich for Ranker.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3yj8t3ka, by Jacob Shelton for Ranker.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2s4a2wkz, Eric Redding for ThoughtCatalog.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/hk8pn8rf, and from ScaryCarries.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2aead59t“Phantom Hitchhikers” posted at Anomalien.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y4dxkv7m, Kelly Agan for Medium.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/36wucpzm, Paul Adams for The History Press:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8z538u, and Krystal DeCosta for ScientificAmerican.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mr29nkpa=====Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TV=====(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: January, 2021EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/HitchhikingHorrors

A lot of us go through life avoiding our feelings — but experiencing our full spectrum of emotions is the key to living a full, authentic life. Whether you're an empath who feels everything deeply, struggling with heartbreak, or working through past wounds, embracing your sensitivity can be your greatest strength. After all, our grief is just a representation of how deeply we love.In this all-time favourite throwback episode, we explore how to process emotions in a healthy way, break free from fear, and find your authentic voice with bestselling poet, author and incredibly wise friend, Allie Michelle.Allie captures the depths of human emotion through her beautiful writing and spoken word. Allie is one of my favourite poets, and her latest fantasy novel, Legends of Lemuria, is out now on Thought Catalog! She  runs Pen 2 Publish, a program to help writers create, publish and market their books. Allie co-founded a community for mental health and wellness called We Are Warriors, and she's also a certified meditation, breathwork and yoga teacher.Tune in as we explore:✅ How to feel deeply without drowning in emotions✅ The difference between healthy vs. unhealthy empathy✅ Inner child work and emotional healing✅ The power of embracing heartbreak as transformation✅ How to turn fear into a compass instead of a roadblock✅ Finding your voice as a writer and storyteller✅ Allie's hot take on overcoming writer's block✅ Showing up as your most raw, unmasked self✅ The art of deep breathing and mindfulnessIf you've ever felt overwhelmed by your emotions or struggled to own your sensitivity, this conversation will remind you that your softness is your strength."Break my heartbreak it so wide openthat the whole worldcan fit in between the pieces."  — Allie MichelleOrder Allie's book, Legends of LemuriaFollow Allie on InstagramFollow Allie on TikTokWatch Allie's live performance of her poem shared in this episode. For advertising and sponsorship inquiries, please contact Frequency Podcast Network. Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

A childhood dare led them deep into the legend of Skeleton Jack, but what they uncovered in those cursed woods was far more terrifying than any ghost story—and now, the nightmare has begun again.IN THIS EPISODE: “The Abandoned Drive-In Theater” *** “He Showed Up To Work After His Funeral” *** “The Black Tree in the Woods”CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Show Open00:02:33.705 = The Abandoned Drive-In Theater00:07:56.828 = He Showed Up To Work After His Funeral00:17:32.691 = The Black Tree In The Woods00:58:26.927 = Show Close SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…Episode Page at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/TheBlackTree“The Abandoned Drive-In Theater” by January Nelson, from Thought Catalog: https://tinyurl.com/ybwbdgev“He Showed Up To Work After His Funeral” by Thomas J. Sotvedt: https://tinyurl.com/yckfue5w“The Black Tree In The Woods” submitted anonymously to Thought Catalog: https://tinyurl.com/y7rocj8v=====Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TV=====(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: June 10, 2020

A stressed-out new office worker's encounters with increasingly massive spiders takes a deeply disturbing turn when the creatures start following him home.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: It's “Thriller Thursday” and I have two stories to share. If creatures with eight legs wig you out, the hairs of your body are going to stand straight up when I tell the story from Jonathan Byrd called “The Spiders Under Your Skin. But first, I'll start with a short one. It's written by Melody Grace, and it's called “There's Something Off About The Lights Next Door”.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Show Open00:01:28.519 = There's Something About The Lights Next Door (Fictional Story)00:06:45.518 = Spiders Under Your Skin (Fictional Story)00:32:07.028 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…Episode Page at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/SpidersUnderYourSkin“There's Something Off About The Lights Next Door” by Melody Grace for Thought Catalog: https://tinyurl.com/ybpf4b5p“The Spiders Under Your Skin” by Jonathan Byrd for Thought Catalog: https://tinyurl.com/ycdp998k=====(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: May 14, 2020

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Are you feeling a bit unlike your normal self nowadays? Micah Edwards understands, and tells us his own thoughts in the story “I'm Not Myself These Days”. We'll read a few “Letters From Ben” by author Nick Botic. Jackson Barnard brings us an interesting techno-creepypasta in the story “Awaiting Input”. And we'll end with a longer creepypasta that Redditors will eat up; it's a tale by Holly Riordan called, “I Played a Game On Reddit”. But first, we'll begin with Fritz Bassus as he brings us a very appropriately titled creepypasta, “I Don't Experience Thursdays!”CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Show Open00:01:56.430 = I Don't Experience Thursdays00:09:31.692 = I Am Not Myself These Days00:21:35.292 = Letters From Ben00:39:01.468 = Awaiting Input00:56:34.755 = I Played a Game on Reddit01:09:36.577 = Show Close01:10:44.625 = Final Thought & BloopersSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…Episode Page at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/AwaitingInput“I Don't Experience Thursdays” by Fritz Bassus: https://tinyurl.com/y7fj6ufy“I'm Not Myself These Days” by Micah Edwards: https://tinyurl.com/yahdkmgr“Letters From Ben” by Nick Botic: https://tinyurl.com/yd8ym8zn“Awaiting Input” by Jackson Barnard: https://tinyurl.com/ycqehy7g“I Played a Game On Reddit” by Holly Riordan for Thought Catalog: https://tinyurl.com/yaj8xx4k=====(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: April 23, 2020

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit femchaospod.substack.comKat and Phoebe discuss an allegedly terrible new sex trend all the youths are into, the bizarro aesthetics of the MAGA babe beer calendar, strange bedfellows in the culture wars, and how asking questions became a bad thing.LINKS:Cookie jarring, from Thought Catalog, which still exists: https://thoughtcatalog.com/molly-burford/2025/01/theres-a-new-dating…

Between the Texas towns of Denton and Copper Canyon lies Goatman's Bridge, a haunted relic steeped in sinister legends of lynching, black magic, and a red-eyed demon said to terrorize all who dare to cross.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Legend has it that a brutal lynching and a series of Satanic rituals transformed Goatman's Bridge in rural Texas into a paranormal hotspot. (The Haunting of Goatman's Bridge) *** Over six decades later, the brutal, unsolved murders at Lake Bodom continues to haunt Finland... and beyond. (The Lake Bodom Murders) *** A man finds his neighbor laying in the snow, frozen solid – yet somehow she survives. I'll tell you the miraculous story of Jean Hilliard! (The Hibernating Woman) *** We like to think that 21st Century medicine has brought us more into science and further away from superstition and magic – and that's mostly true, for the Western World. But in South Africa they've not given up the chanting, the dancing, and in some cases… the sacrificing of human lives… all in the name of healing. (Muti Medicine: Ritual Human Sacrifice) *** For anyone who has used a ride-share service like Uber or Lyft, it's probably happened to you at least once. You're waiting on your ride to pick you up, you see a car coming your way and you think it's there for you – only to find out a few seconds later that it's not. One college girl had this same experience – only she got in to that wrong vehicle, and ended up being murdered for her mistake. (An Uber Mistake) *** The history of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin is wrapped up in Chicago's wealthiest families having their summer homes there. But even as early as 1912, when people were writing about the city, they said the second most significant thing about this town was the sanitariums. (The Lake Geneva Sanitariums) *** Some old documents were found recently that tell the story of the first time in recorded history that someone was struck by a meteor! (Hit By a Meteor)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Lead-In00:00:52.799 = Show Open00:03:17.838 = Haunting of Goatman's Bridge00:10:51.802 = Lake Bodom Murders00:19:44.701 = Hibernating Woman00:22:04.310 = An Uber Mistake00:28:43.906 = Lake Geneva Sanitariums00:34:39.570 = Hit By A Meteor00:37:53.528 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…Sources Page at WeirdDarkness.com: https://weirddarkness.com/GoatmansBridge=====“The Haunting of Goatman's Bridge” by Natasha Ishak for All That's Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/46y57wxy“The Lake Bodom Murders” by Orrin Grey for The Line Up: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/kv7njmn8“The Hibernating Woman” from Anomalien.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/574j9pmb“An Uber Mistake” by Chrissy Stockton for Thought Catalog: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y8pj9db6“The Lake Geneva Sanitariums” from American Ghost Walks: https://americanghostwalks.com“Hit By a Meteor” by Jan Bartek for Ancient Pages: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/wj3wbavk=====(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: September 22, 2021TRANSCRIPT: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8ar234

For the second episode of 2025, we revisit Kate's conversation with author Brianna Wiest.Brianna Wiest is the bestselling author of the books 101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think, The Mountain Is You, The Pivot Year, and more. Her books have sold over 1 million copies, regularly appearing on global bestseller lists, and are currently being translated into over 40 languages. Brianna worked as a journalist as a post-graduate, working for publications such as Forbes and Teen Vogue, before sharing her creating writing and personal reflections gained from years of self-inquiry and meditation.Over time, her work was shared around the world and has touched millions with messages of empowerment, self-reflection, and hope. She is a partner at Thought Catalog, where she first published her books and began sharing her personal writing. Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceFollow Our Guest:Official Site: BriannaWiest.comFacebook: Brianna WiestInstagram: @BriannaWiestFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: La BicycletteFacebook: La BicycletteInstagram: @LaBicyclette_Carmel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: ‘Tis the season for not only reindeer, grinches and magical snowmen but also fearless children, negligent parents and dumb thieves. “Home Alone” may be the first Christmas movie that comes to mind upon hearing that description, but it turns out there's a long and storied tradition of true stories of children left alone around the holidays matching wits against would-be robbers. (Home Alone) *** What would you think if you received a Christmas card in the mail that had a picture of a dead bird on the cover? Not very festive, is it? But that's not what people believed in the past. For a while, a dead bird was synonymous with saying “Merry Christmas!” (Merry Christmas, Here's a Dead Bird) *** A woman leaves her family to go Christmas shopping at the last minute… and disappears forever. (Mom Vanishes While Christmas Shopping) *** Christmas fun isn't all about Santa, his reindeer, and a magical snowman come to life thanks to a hat. There are some downright terrifying yuletide monsters that might make you want to stay behind locked doors this year. (Creepy Christmas Characters) *** (Originally aired December 22, 2021)SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…“Merry Christmas, Here's a Dead Bird” by Troy Taylor: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9b4f73“Creepy Christmas Characters” by Molly Mahan for Ranker: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8mf9e9, and Karen Anne for German Girl In America: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckjs6r6“Mom Vanishes While Christmas Shopping” by Chrissy Stockton for Thought Catalog: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckpe5n5“True Stories of Kids Home Alone At Christmas” from Second Glance History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/25uum6xj, “Home Alone” theme by John WilliamsVisit our Sponsors & Friends: https://weirddarkness.com/sponsorsJoin the Weird Darkness Syndicate: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateAdvertise in the Weird Darkness podcast or syndicated radio show: https://weirddarkness.com/advertise= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music Library, EpidemicSound and/or StoryBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ) Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and Nicolas Gasparini (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission of the artists.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =OTHER PODCASTS I HOST…Paranormality Magazine: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/paranormalitymagMicro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/microterrorsRetro Radio – Old Time Radio In The Dark: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/retroradioChurch of the Undead: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/churchoftheundead= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =https://weirddarkness.com/true-stories-kids-vs-burglars-at-christmas/

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: The mysterious Men in Black… are they government agents? Time travelers? One man who experienced them first-hand has a different theory. And we'll look over a few separate incidents of people experiencing the Men in Black. (The MIB: I Knew They Were Evil) *** In spring of 2015, the Great Barrington Historical Society & Museum formally inducted the infamous Reed case of alien encounters. But is the Reed family alien abduction a valid historical fact - or UFO fan fiction? (Reed Family Alien Abduction) *** Weeping statues are nothing new, and believers claim they are miracles without much investigation. However, the Vatican proves them to be hoaxes almost 100% of the time. The latest is the statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe in New Mexico. Will this be the one that finally convinces the Vatican of a true miracle? (Weeping Statue) *** Had Leonarda Cianciulli's life not been so muddled by superstition, curses, and Romani fortune tellers, she may never have murdered at all. (She Turned Her Victims Into Soap and Teacakes) *** A family keep seeing black creatures in their home with no explanation of where they came from – or where they go. (Black Creatures on the Isle of White) *** On May 30, 1883, a stampede took place on New York's Brooklyn Bridge, killing 12 people -- all because of a bizarre rumor! But the bridge has always had a strange history. (Death On The Brooklyn Bridge) *** If humanity were to receive a message from an extraterrestrial civilization right now, it would be the single greatest event in the history of civilization. But according to a new study, such a message could also pose a serious risk to humanity. (If We Receive A Message From Aliens Should We Delete It Without Reading?) *** With as many people that pass on while being treated by EMTs, it should probably be no surprise that phantoms might be encountered in an ambulance. (Haunted Ambulance) *** There was no doubt that Thomas Joy was murdered by gunshot – but the witnesses all had different stories, as did the police. What really happened? (Who Shot “Tonce” Joy?) *** If you believe your house is haunted, it's best not to try and confirm it by using a Ouija board. Nothing good can come from that. (Ouija Halloween) *** In 1928, a young boy mysteriously disappears after his mother gives him a dime to spend on admission to the local theater. But that is just the beginning of this very twisted true story. (The Very Strange Case of Christine and Walter Collins)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Cold Open00:00:49.945 = Show Intro00:04:30.108 = MIB, I Knew They Were Evil00:17:35.581 = Reed Family Abduction00:27:05.607 = Weeping Statue00:31:05.826 = She Turned Her Victims Into Soap And Teacakes00:38:04.543 = Black Creatures on the Isle of White00:45:28.913 = The Very Strange Case of Christine and Walter Collins00:50:25.504 = Death on the Brooklyn Bridge00:56:11.856 = If We Receive A Message From Aliens, Should We Delete It Without Reading?01:06:45.723 = Haunted Ambulance01:10:41.939 = Who Shot “Tonce” Joy?01:17:23.032 = Ouija Halloween01:21:23.765 = Show CloseSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Weeping Statue” by Paul Seaburn for Mysterious Universe: http://bit.ly/2M23zFw“The Reed Family Alien Abduction” from the Alien UFO Sightings website: http://bit.ly/2xYaRln“The MIB: I Knew They Were Evil”: Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe http://bit.ly/2XUzTS3 and Jacob Geers for Thought Catalog: http://bit.ly/2XUAJyb“She Turned Her Victims Into Soap and Teacakes” by Katie Serena for All That's Interesting: http://bit.ly/2ZaaGiM“Black Creatures on the Isle of White” from Ghost-Story.co.uk: http://bit.ly/2YlqHWk“Death On The Brooklyn Bridge” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/2LvphCl“If We Receive A Message From Aliens Should We Delete It Without Reading?” from Alien UFO Sightings: http://bit.ly/2Yb7hTT“Haunted Ambulance” by an unknown author: (link no longer available)“The Very Strange Case of Christine and Walter Collins” from CoolInterestingStuff.com: http://bit.ly/30J7dIx“Who Shot ‘Tonce' Joy?” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: http://bit.ly/2JOSjK2“Ouija Halloween” by Blake Lacy from MyHauntedLifeToo.com: http://bit.ly/2O0pEXxWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. 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Episode 44: Shapeshifters This episode was recorded on September 26, 2024 and posted on December 14, 2024. Content Warning: Light vulgarity.  Introduction Welcome to No Bodies Episode 44 Introductions to your Ghosts Hosts with the Most - Lonely of Lonely Horror Club and Projectile Varmint aka Suzie Introductions to our guests - Justin McConnell director of Lifechanger (2018) and Billy D of Halloween Babies Podcast Today's Topic: Shapeshifters in Horror Discussion on Shapeshifting in Horror Defining shapeshifting Shapeshifting in mythology, folklore and culture  Media Discussion Lifechanger (2018) Possessor (2020) You Won't Be Alone (2022) Best Representations of Shapeshifters in Horror Spoilers ahead! Best Annihilation (2018) - Suzie The Borrower (1991) - Justin Nightbreed (1990) - Billy D Cat People (1942) - Lonely Suzie's Deep Cuts & Surface Wounds This segment highlights lesser known films based on their IMDB ratings. If something has 5k or under reviews on IMDB, we'll call it a Deep Cut. If something has between 6-10k reviews on IMDB, we'll call it a Surface Wound. Assimilate (2019) What Lies Below (2020) Dual (2022) Closing Thoughts What are some standouts from the shapeshifter subgenre that we missed? Thank you to our guest! Follow Justin McConnell on Instagram @unstablegroundjustin and stream Lifechanger (2018) on Tubi.  Follow Billy D on Instagram @halloweenbabiespodcast and listen to Halloween Babies wherever you get your podcasts! Keep Up with Your Hosts Check out our instagram antics and drop a follow @nobodieshorrorpodcast.  Take part in our new audience engagement challenge - The Coroner's Report! Comment, share, or interact with any Coroner's Report post on our socials to be featured in an upcoming episode.  Projectile Varmint - keep up with Suzie's film musings on Instagram @projectile__varmint Lonely - read more from Lonely and keep up with her filmstagram chaos @lonelyhorrorclub on Instagram and www.lonelyhorrorclub.com. Original No Bodies Theme music by Jacob Pini. Need music? Find Jacob on Instagram at @jacob.pini for rates and tell him No Bodies sent you!  Leave us a message at (617) 431-4322‬ and we just might answer you on the show! Sources Abello, B. (2017, April 17). I was told not to speak about skinwalkers, this is what happens when you break the rules. Thought Catalog. https://thoughtcatalog.com/brianna-abello/2017/04/i-was-told-not-to-speak-about-skinwalkers-this-is- what-happens-when-you-break-the-rules/ Gryphon, L. (2016, April 13).  List of Shapeshifters from Around the World - *. *. https://mythicalrealm.com/mythical-creatures/shapeshifters-around-world/ shape-shifter. (2024). In Merriam-Webster Dictionary. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shape-shifter  Skinwalker — Crafted lore. (n.d.). Crafted Lore. https://www.craftedlore.com/skinwalker  Skinwalkers, Wendigos, and the Witchery Way | Denver Public Library Special Collections and Archives. (n.d.). https://history.denverlibrary.org/news/skinwalkers-wendigos-and-witchery-way#:~:text=Western%20Indian%20tribes%20also%20believed,to%20hide%20in%20plain%20sight.

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: A Christmas party turns tragic when a young bride suggests a game of hide-and-seek… then disappears for fifty years. (The Bramshill Bride) *** When you hear someone mention the headless horseman it's almost impossible not to think of the New England story of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow – a classic Halloween tale if there ever was one. But then there is the Christmas tale of another headless horseman as well – this one in Old England - and he makes an appearance each Christmas at Wycoller Hall. (The Headless Horseman of Wycoller Hall) *** A husband invites his wife into the room and asks her to closer her eyes for a Christmas surprise. The surprise is that she will never open her eyes ever again. (A Killer Who Thinks He Is Interesting) *** A mother is terrified when her daughter tells of a young girl who wants to play with her – but she also appears to be dead. (Ghostly Warnings) *** A Redditor tells a frightening story that took place one Christmas while visiting his grandmother's home. (I'll Never Visit Grandma For Christmas Again) *** To disguise oneself as the ever-generous Kris Kringle only to take life away from the innocent is simply unforgivable. Still, somehow, murders committed by people dressed up as Santa just keep happening. (Real Stories of Slaying Santas) *** (Originally aired December 13, 2021)SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…“Real Stories of Slaying Santas” by Jake Black for Ranker.com's Unspeakable Times:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ypav4v68, and Katee Fletcher for Thought Catalog:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4m8ur6tr“The Headless Horseman of Wycoller Hall” from Anomalien: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckp22x9“Terrifying Holiday Traditions” by Troy Taylor: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3sv6kk6y“The Bramshill Bride” from BurialsAndBeyond.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yxf6sf86“Ghostly Warnings” by Kathi Kresol from HauntedRockford.com“A Killer Who Thinks He Is Interesting” from ABC News: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2kcny9kz“I'll Never Visit Grandma For Christmas Again” by Redditor u/rikndikndnkn123, posted at Bugged Space:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5bujx5npVisit our Sponsors & Friends: https://weirddarkness.com/sponsorsJoin the Weird Darkness Syndicate: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateAdvertise in the Weird Darkness podcast or syndicated radio show: https://weirddarkness.com/advertise= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music Library, EpidemicSound and/or StoryBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ) Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and Nicolas Gasparini (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission of the artists.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =OTHER PODCASTS I HOST…Paranormality Magazine: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/paranormalitymagMicro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/microterrorsRetro Radio – Old Time Radio In The Dark: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/retroradioChurch of the Undead: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/churchoftheundead= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =https://weirddarkness.com/real-stories-slaying-santas/

Gaslighting is a type of psychological abuse that can make others feel crazy or surreal experiences. This can be detrimental to the health of others. Gaslighting can be a weapon used by many for psychological manipulation. After all, if you can't believe yourself, who can you believe? To help you stay safe from gaslighting and manipulation, here's 6 types of gaslighting to be aware of. Awareness is key! Disclaimer: But please do note, if you can relate to any of these signs, please do not take this feedback as an attack on your character. We here at Psych2Go believe that there is room for growth and improvement for everyone, and we wish to spread awareness about potentially harmful behavior in relation to gaslighting for this article. We also made a video on the common phases used by people who may just be gaslighting you and manipulate you into doing something they want:    • 7 Phrases People Who Gaslight Say   Writer: Max Cabrera Script Editor: Vanessa Tao & Dawn Tan Script Manager: Kelly Soong Voice: Amanda Silvera (   / amandasilvera  ) Animator: Julie Ma (new animator) YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong References: Abramson, K. (2014). TURNING UP THE LIGHTS ON GASLIGHTING. Philosophical Perspectives, 28, 1–30. www.jstor.org/stable/26614542 Arabi, S. (2017, November 9). 50 shades of gaslighting: Disturbing signs an abuser is twisting your reality [2020 updated]. Thought Catalog. Retrieved from thoughtcatalog.com/shahida-arabi/2017/11/50-shades-of-gaslighting-the-disturbing-signs-an-abuser-is-twisting-your-reality/ Chloe. (2021, March 20). 7 Phrases Gaslighters Often Use. Psych2Go. Retrieved from psych2go.net/7-phrases-gaslighters-often-use/ Hightower, E. (2017). An exploratory study of personality factors related to psychological abuse and gaslighting (Doctoral dissertation, William James College). Merino , A. (n.d.). Gaslighting: What You Need to Know . UTEP. Retrieved from www.utep.edu/healthy-mind/articles/gaslightning.html Psych2Go. (2021). 10 Examples of What Gaslighting Sounds Like. YouTube. Retrieved from    • 10 Examples of What Gaslighting Sound...  . Sweet, P. L. (2019). The Sociology of Gaslighting. American Sociological Review, 84(5), 851–875. doi.org/10.1177/0003122419874843

Brianna Wiest is a bestselling author, speaker, and advocate for self-reflection and personal growth. Known for transformative works including 101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think, The Mountain Is You, and her latest release, The Pivot Year, she has sold over 2 million copies of her books which frequently top global bestseller lists. Now based in Northern California, Wiest continues to inspire as a speaker at businesses, conferences, and bookstores worldwide, and as a partner at Thought Catalog, where she publishes her books and shares deeply personal, thoughtful content. Her work resonates with readers worldwide, offering insight into emotional intelligence, mental health, and discovering inner potential. Her upcoming release, The Life That's Waiting, is available for pre-order now.  ------ Thank you to the sponsors that fuel our podcast and our team: Squarespace https://squarespace.com/tetra Use code 'TETRA' ------ Vivo Barefoot http://vivobarefoot.com/tetra Use code 'TETRA25' ------ LMNT Electrolytes https://drinklmnt.com/tetra Use code 'TETRA' ------ Athletic Nicotine https://www.athleticnicotine.com/tetra Use code 'TETRA' ------ Sign up to receive Tetragrammaton Transmissions https://www.tetragrammaton.com/join-newsletter

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4pp8c3cwInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event: https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamIN THIS EPISODE: The tragic demise of the Donner Party has become infamous. But what led to the failed journey, and to the eventual cannibalism some of the party resorted to in order to survive? (The Tragic Story of the Donner Party) *** Mary Ann Cotton managed to poison three husbands to death, as well as killing eleven children, before she was finally caught. How did England's first female serial killer get away with it for so long? (Mary Ann Cotton, England's First Female Serial Killer) *** Reddit asked men and women who have served in the military to share the creepiest things that happened to them while on duty. After hearing some of the stories, you might think the word “creepy” wouldn't be sufficient enough to describe them. (Creepy Things That Have Happened To Military Personnel) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Show Open00:02:21.314 = The Tragic Story of the Donner Party00:31:16.708 = Creepy Things That Have Happened to Military Personnel00:50:38.251 = Mary Ann Cotton: England's First Female Serial Killer00:56:20.787 = Show CloseSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Tragic Story of the Donner Party” from Legends of America: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/176gt0vu and Pam Jung from The Union: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2vdwhguj“Mary Ann Cotton, England's First Female Serial Killer” from The Line Up: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3caw9d79“Creepy Things That Have Happened To Military Personnel” by Emily Madriga for Thought Catalog:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4a0dko75Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: February 08, 2021CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/DonnerPartyGhosts

Helen is an award-winning coach and author of the new book Unstuck, which achieved bestseller status on Amazon within days of release. It provides a valuable roadmap for career redesign and overcoming obstacles so people can stop feeling stuck and enjoy more fulfilling, purposeful lives.    The Sun and The London Economics have praised Helen's book for its “invaluable insights.”    Helen has been a leadership coach for ten years. She is best known for her online course Purposeful Career Redesign and 1:1 coaching program, which helps mid-career and C-suite professionals make meaningful career transformations so that the work they love realigns with everything else that shapes their lives—from what they value most to what they do best.     She has been featured in Forbes, Thought Catalog, Thrive Global, and So She Slays.      To get a sense of Helen, here's an episode she did with the Bossed Up Podcast, where she shares tips for navigating a career reset.   https://www.helenhanisonbook.com/bookoptin https://career-crossroads.thinkific.com/courses/careering-on-purpose https://www.forbes.com/sites/ellevate/2020/02/05/how-to-unpack-your-why/?sh=2456ac375f41 https://thought.is/september-is-the-season-for-getting-unstuck/ https://community.thriveglobal.com/author/helen-hanison/ https://www.sosheslays.com/slay-collabs-blog/the-lightbulb-moment-that-taught-me-to-navigate-career-and-motherhood https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode216   Summary Economic Growth of the Jungle King of Families Michael expressed appreciation for something Helen did. They discussed the importance of the jungle and families, with Michael suggesting a title "Sconomic Growth of the Jungle King of Families", which Helen corrected. Helen mentioned recently launching her best-selling book "Unstuck" on Amazon, though she was unsure where to place it in the conversation. The discussion focused on Helen's new book and its relevance to the topic. Purpose in Leadership and Corporate Settings Helen and Michael discussed the importance of purpose in both individual and corporate settings. Helen, a leadership coach, emphasized the need for companies to genuinely live their stated values and purpose rather than just paying lip service to them. She also mentioned her work with individuals and companies on purposeful career redesign. Michael suggested their conversation could be a mix of individual and corporate focus. They agreed to keep the discussion organic and planned to share resources and a quiz with Michael's audience. Career Redesign and Reflection During Pandemic Helen and Michael discussed the impact of the pandemic on career choices and the importance of self-reflection in career redesign. Helen noted that the pandemic provided a unique opportunity for professionals to reassess their priorities and understand what was missing in their careers. Michael agreed, suggesting that the pandemic amplified feelings of being stuck and prompted people to reflect on their career goals. Both emphasized the importance of clarity around what one wants and doesn't want to do in their career. They also highlighted the role of coaching in helping individuals align their work with their values and aspirations. Exploring Curiosity and Mentorship in Career Growth Michael and Helen discussed the importance of approaching life and career with a childlike curiosity and no judgment. They emphasized the need for people to give themselves permission to dream and explore different career paths. Helen suggested that following one's curiosity is more beneficial than following one's passion, as passion can shift over time. They also discussed the value of finding mentors and learning from people who have achieved the desired career stage. The conversation concluded that seeking advice from those who have successfully navigated a career path can benefit personal growth and development. Discussing Personal Experiences and Purposeful Career Redesign Michael and Helen discussed the importance of sharing personal experiences and perspectives through writing. Helen shared her journey of writing a book on purposeful career redesign, born out of her need to expand her coaching services during the pandemic. She emphasized the book's focus on actionable steps, with each chapter containing QR codes leading to resources for deeper engagement. The book's formula, Act Aligned Career Redesign Transformation, guides readers through self-awareness, career exploration, and transformation. Michael expressed his appreciation for the book's potential impact on readers' lives. Overcoming Barriers to Career Success Helen and Michael discussed overcoming personal and professional barriers to success. Helen highlighted the need for mindset mastery, positive psychology, and narrative therapy in her book, "Unstuck: A Smart Guide to Purposeful Career Redesign." Michael emphasized the role of coaching and therapy in helping individuals navigate these challenges. They agreed that the book provides a valuable tool for those seeking to improve their careers and overcome feeling stuck. Helen also shared her observations from a radio panel interview, where she noted that many people struggle to acknowledge their career dissatisfaction. Addressing Stagnation and Aligning Values in Organizations Helen and Michael discussed the importance of early recognition of personal and organizational stagnation and the need for redesign and change. They emphasized the significance of aligning individual and corporate values and actions and the potential for synergy and loyalty when this alignment is achieved. Helen also highlighted the disconnect between stated values and actual practices in organizations, which can lead to disengagement and turnover. The conversation underscored the importance of purposeful leadership and active alignment in fostering a healthy and productive work environment. Discussing Helen's Book and Work Collaboration Michael and Helen discussed Helen's recent book and her work. Helen mentioned that her book is available on Amazon and her website, and she encouraged people to connect with her on LinkedIn. Michael expressed his appreciation for Helen's work and mentioned that he would share the links to her resources in the show notes. They also discussed the timing of releasing the book, with Helen suggesting that the launch might shift slightly.        

Alisa is a storyteller, writer, facilitator and childhood sexual abuse survivor. Her work focuses on offering emotional support to other young survivors healing from sexual trauma.Alisa is a MothStorySLAM Competition champ and has been in publications such as Allure, Teen Vogue, BUST, TIME, The Guardian, Bustle, Thought Catalog, Oprah Winfrey Network, Hello Giggles, Brit+Co, and the Voices for Change 2.0 podcast. While based in DC, she travels around the country giving talks and facilitating workshops to support other young survivors in their communities.In This EpisodeAlisa's WebsiteWork With AlisaAlisa's book: Healing Honestly, The Messy and Magnificent Path to Overcoming Self-Blame and Self-ShameLove WITH Accountability: Digging up the Roots of Child Sexual Abuse, Aishah Shahidah Simmons---If you'd like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Feeling broken? The feeling of being overwhelmed by work, the feeling when life deals you blow after blow and it doesn't seem like things will ever get better. The feeling that you'll never reach your goals, no matter how hard you try, and that everyone can see and is focused on your faults and failings. But when all seems hopeless, what can you do to change this? What can you keep in mind so you can keep going and be prepared for when this next happens? It can be a long, hard road that leads out of dark times, but I promise it will be worth it. The path out can be found. Disclaimer: Please keep in mind that this article is based on personal opinions, and what works for others may not work for you. This is merely general guidance and does not attempt to replace or substitute professional advice, which we recommend you reach out to a mental health professional for. If you're feeling depressed, watch this video too:    • 7 Things To Remember When You're Feel...   Writer: Ester Weinhardt Script Editor: Caitlin McColl Script Manager: Kelly Soong VO: Amanda Silvera Animator: Zyan Méndez (@tomboiclub) YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong REFERENCES Sandford, K. (2021, March 2). 7 things to remember when you feel broken inside. Lifehack. www.lifehack.org/325895/7-things-remember-when-you-feel-broken-inside Lim, B. (2016, November 8). Read this when you're feeling broken. Thought Catalog. thoughtcatalog.com/bea-lim/2016/11/read-this-when-youre-feeling-broken/

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version plus all of the artwork created for the YouTube and podcast thumbnails. Click here for the Darkness Syndicate version of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5n8pm7nuIN THIS EPISODE: It has several names all over the world such as the Bogey Beast, the Black Shuck, Hairy Jack, Padfoot, Striker, and more. But a phantom black dog by any other name is still a phantom black dog. (Phantom Black Dogs) *** Dalton Highway is already a scary road for those driving down the ice-covered highways of Alaska. The loneliness on the barren stretch of highway can go on for hours without seeing a single soul. But for one ice road trucker, that solitude would be interrupted by something terrifying and unexplainable. (The Terror On Dalton Highway) *** Hunters come across a strange note left behind by someone who claimed he'd been stuck in the wilderness for over a week and was out picking berries, but the hunters soon realized there was no one out berry-picking, for the person who wrote the note was already dead – and had been for over two weeks. 
(Into The Wild - The Death of Chris McCandless) *** Sometimes drugs can work too well – for example, a hair-loss prevention drug could turn your own children into hairy wolfman-like monsters! (Drugs Turn Babies Into Werewolves) *** The dark practice of body snatching was a lucrative business, committed by those with a strong stomach and a willingness to disturb the dead to turn a profit. (Body Snatchers) *** High in the Himalayas is a mysterious lake with a very grisly secret. (What's At The Bottom of Skeleton Lake?) *** Megalodon died out millennia ago. But our fascination with this mighty shark will never go extinct. We are so obsessed with this ancient leviathan that people still claim to spot Megalodon even today – but that couldn't be, could it? (The Return of Megalodon) *** Megalodon isn't the only creature of the deep people report sighting. For centuries a denizen of oceanic monsters have allegedly been seen – but the question is whether or not they are fact or fantasy. (Sea Myths or Sea Monsters)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Title Story Tease and Show Open00:04:26.983 = Phantom Dogs00:20:33.992 = Drugs Turn Babies Into Werewolves00:23:55.006 = The Terror on Dalton Highway00:36:47.227 = Into The Wild – The Death of Chris McCandless00:42:12.541 = What's At The Bottom of Skeleton Lake?00:46:28.359 = Body Snatchers00:57:08.208 = The Return of Megaladon01:07:37.804 = Sea Myths or Sea Monsters?SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Phantom Black Dogs” by VintiJain for Unexplained Mysteries: http://bit.ly/2rhwm0C“The Terror on Dalton Highway” by Blair Daniels for Thought Catalog: http://bit.ly/34wxqvQ“Into The Wild - The Death of Chris McCandless” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/2pOpUhd“Drugs Turn Babies Into Werewolves” by Kashmira Gander for Newsweek: http://bit.ly/2PQXYDP“What's At The Bottom of Skeleton Lake?” by Elisabeth Tilstra for The Line Up: http://bit.ly/2C3aMPA“Body Snatchers” from The Occult Museum: http://bit.ly/2Nz2QLk“The Return of Megalodon” by Carolyn Cox for The Portalist: http://bit.ly/2IHdiyZ “Sea Myths or Sea Monsters?” by Orrin Grey and Xavier Piedra for The Portalist: http://bit.ly/2N83obTWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library= = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: November 24, 2020CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/phantomdogs/

IN THIS EPISODE: The Men in Black, the beginning of Project Blue Book, America's first UFO sighting from 400 years ago… and a mysterious incident experienced by actor and comedian Dan Aykroyd. This and more from the world of space, extraterrestrials, and government secrecy.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Title Story Tease and Show Open00:04:56.555 = America's First UFO Sighting00:23:17.622 = The Men In Black, Part 100:35:20.570 = The Men In Black, Part 200:52:18.253 = Show CloseSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“America's First UFO Sighting” by Christopher Klein: https://tinyurl.com/y3ex36n4; Greg Daugherty: https://tinyurl.com/yyog7d5n“Men In Black”: Lee Speigel for Huffpost: https://tinyurl.com/wps8b8e; Steve Rose for The Guardian: https://tinyurl.com/z8d5wqd; Jacob Geers for Thought Catalog: https://tinyurl.com/qldplkwDan Aykroyd interview: https://tinyurl.com/v4e8qhq“Mirage Men” documentary: https://weirddarkness.com/archives/5894“UFOs: Past, Present and Future” documentary: https://weirddarkness.com/archives/5898Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library= = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: July, 2018

IN THIS EPISODE: We'll look at a brief history of the classic Lon Chaney film, “The Phantom of the Opera” - and how the film itself has a haunting attached to it! (The Real Horror Behind The Phantom Of The Opera) *** Weirdo family member, Katie Jo, tells us that as a child she saw something similar to glitter – but in a very supernatural form! (Sparkles) *** An old man opens up to something that happened to him over six decades ago that he has never told anyone before – something that he says ruined his life. (Something Happened 63 Years Ago) *** A woman in bed is startled awake in the middle of the night when she feels someone pull her arm out from under her head – but she's the only one in her apartment. (Someone Or Something Moved My Hand) *** Mirrors, mirrors, mirrors everywhere. The more mirrors Lucida had the more she could admire herself.  She even is said to have made a deal with the devil in order to maintain her youthful beauty. (The Creepy Story of Lucida Mansi) *** Village life in Lemont, Illinois was as peaceful as it could be, and the Willmans farm was one of the collection of typical sleepy homesteads in the region. Until the day the demon came. (The Demon of Lemont) *** Chillingly, statistics suggest that a child is more likely to be killed by a parent than by a stranger and in most cases, the killer takes his own life after the act. We'll look into the disturbing psychology of family annihilators. (The Psychology of Familicide)YOUTUBE CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS…00:00:00.000 = Title Story Preview00:03:45.100 = Show Open00:06:55.615 = The Phantom Of The Opera is Here00:15:36.351 = Sparkles00:17:35.871 = Someone Or Something Moved My Hand00:20:28.876 = Something Happened 63 Years Ago00:40:25.980 = The Demon of Lemont00:51:57.811 = The Creepy Story of Lucida Mansi00:57:01.118 = The Psychology of Familicide, Part 101:15:12.371 = The Psychology of Familicide, Part 201:25:54.401 = The Psychology of Familicide, Part 301:38:18.836 = Show Close01:40:55.887 = BLOOPERSSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…BOOK: “Ghosts – True Encounters With The World Beyond” by Hans Holzer: https://amzn.to/3qtM47H“Something Happened 63 Years Ago” submitted anonymously to Thought Catalog: http://bit.ly/2DdEeDb“The Phantom Of The Opera Is Here” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/2KG71nJ“Sparkles” by Weirdo family member, Katie Jo“Someone Or Something Moved My Hand” by Mirandra for Your Ghost Stories: http://bit.ly/37muJPH“The Creepy Story of Lucida Mansi” by Ellen Lloyd for Ancient Pages: http://bit.ly/2DgFrcK“The Demon of Lemont” by Ursula Bielski for Chicago Hauntings: http://bit.ly/2rnR9zG“The Psychology of Familicide” by Fiona Guy for Crime Traveller: http://bit.ly/2rmEOM2“The List Family Massacre” from All That's Interesting: http://bit.ly/34itO0IWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: November, 2018CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/real-horror-behind-phantom-of-the-opera/

Michelle Jacoby has successfully coached and matched hundreds of happily married couples. She is a certified matchmaker, dating and relationship coach, and the owner of DC Matchmaking, a boutique matchmaking and coaching company for commitment-minded singles in the Washington, DC area that was founded in 2009. DC Matchmaking is a discreet, upscale matchmaking company for successful commitment-minded singles in DC, Maryland and Virginia. Michelle is a leader in the matchmaking industry. She was voted Best Matchmaker in the US at the 2017 iDate Awards and awarded finalist for Best Matchmaker and/or Best Dating Coach in the industry in 2015, 2016, 2018 and 2020. Michelle has been featured in The Washington Post, Bethesda Magazine, Huffington Post, and on WUSA Channel 9, News Channel 8 – Let's Talk Live, WJLA Good Morning Washington, NBC Washington, ABC, FOX, Newsy, NPR, and more. Her articles have appeared in Self, Washington Life Magazine, YourTango.com, ThoughtCatalog.com, The Mind's Journal, Yahoo, EHarmony Advice, and many more. With a loving hand and an authentic voice, Michelle offers clear actionable advice so that singles are empowered to finally find healthy, happy, sustainable relationships. One tip she shared in this episode is that our goals should be to spread our warmth and kindness wherever we go so that people leave each encounter with a smile. She also maintains that "assumptions keep you single," in that those looking for possible partners should keep an open mind and get to know a person before deciding that a relationship would not in one's interest. Michelle is offering listeners a free book she wrote called Never Waste Time on the Wrong Man Again. In this game-changing book, Michelle walks you through the exact steps she used to stop wasting time on the wrong men and finally meet her husband. Those very same strategies have helped hundreds of Michelle's clients find love, and they'll work for you too. "It's not your fault, and there's nothing wrong with you," Michelle says. "Dating is a skill that's not intuitive, and you simply need a new, smarter strategy. This book will teach you everything you need to know to stop wasting precious time so you can finally meet the man of your dreams!" Michelle shared a few tips from her book, which were gems that apply to relationships in general, and not necessarily just those in the romantic realm. The book is available at her website at www.MichellesBook.com. Michelle lives in the Washington, DC area with her husband, Rob, and has four children. Her coaching clients come from all over the world, as it is conducted primarily online. Her matchmaking business is concentrated on the greater DC area or for those interested in moving to the DC area. And she is super talented at both sides of her business! To learn more, go to: https://www.dcmatchmaking.com/ Follow her on Instagram at Michelle_Jacoby. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maria-leonard-olsen/support

Noek & Knosage welcome /cornellsurf to the show! Cornell Sanner, also known in the music world as Surfboard C, is a dynamic force in both the arts and business sectors. He's currently teaming up with renowned artists like Netherfriends, Chris Crack, Video Dave, and Smoke Bonito, showcasing his versatile talent in music collaboration. But that's not all - Cornell also dives into the realm of furniture and interior design, where he excels as a Marketing and Media Specialist. This all-around creative has an impressive portfolio of past clients, including Thought Catalog, Bravo (NBC), the University of Chicago, and Breakbeat Media. Notably, at Breakbeat Media, he was the driving force behind the audio production and AI aesthetic for the hit podcast 'Collect Calls with Suge Knight'. Cornell's diverse skills highlight his unique ability to blend creativity with professional expertise.

Brianna Wiest is the bestselling author of the books 101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think, The Mountain Is You, The Pivot Year, and more. Her books have sold over 1 million copies, regularly appearing on global bestseller lists, and are currently being translated into over 40 languages. Brianna worked as a journalist as a post-graduate, working for publications such as Forbes and Teen Vogue, before sharing her creating writing and personal reflections gained from years of self-inquiry and meditation.Over time, her work was shared around the world and has touched millions with messages of empowerment, self-reflection, and hope. She is a partner at Thought Catalog, where she first published her books and began sharing her personal writing. Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceFollow Our Guest:Official Site: BriannaWiest.comFacebook: Brianna WiestInstagram: @BriannaWiest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you know if this person is really ready to be in a committed relationship with you? How do you know if and when that person is on the same page you are if you do want a relationship? Do you check everything on the list? If you're ready for a relationship, you may relate to this video: https://youtu.be/5wePzfVKTSQ Writer: Kristina Orrego Script Editor: Morgan Franz Script Manager: Kelly Soong VO: Amanda Silvera Animator: Faye Miravalles YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong A. (2018, January 4). Dating multiple people at once is the norm — here's how to do it right. Global News. https://globalnews.ca/news/3943295/dating-more-than-one-person/ E. (2015, June 24). 12 Obvious Signs You're Dating Someone Who Isn't Ready For A Real Relationship. Thought Catalog. https://thoughtcatalog.com/elizabeth-stone/2015/06/12-obvious-signs-youre-dating-someone-who-isnt-ready-for-a-real-relationship/

IN THIS EPISODE: The open road is a beautiful place where you can make friends that you'd otherwise never meet and have adventures that will change your life. But there are also extreme dangers to traveling with strangers on highways and backroads. No matter how trustworthy or well-intentioned a driver might seem, it's nearly impossible to tell if they are actually a predator or murderer, preying upon innocent hitchhikers. Creepy, true hitchhiker stories can make you think twice before picking up that stranger at the side of the road - or trying to "thumb it" yourself.SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Hitchhiker” original story at the beginning of this episode was written by HoneyBunny00: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8b53e2“Hitchhiking Horror Stories” by Isadora Teich for Ranker.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3yj8t3ka, by Jacob Shelton for Ranker.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2s4a2wkz, Eric Redding for ThoughtCatalog.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/hk8pn8rf, and from ScaryCarries.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2aead59t“Phantom Hitchhikers” posted at Anomalien.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y4dxkv7m, Kelly Agan for Medium.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/36wucpzm, Paul Adams for The History Press:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8z538u, and Krystal DeCosta for ScientificAmerican.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mr29nkpaWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: January, 2021PARTIAL TRANSCRIPT: https://weirddarkness.com/true-hitchhiking-horror-stories/

⬇️ Join the Quantum Coaching Academy ⬇️APPLY TO QCA NOWToday's expansive guest, Madelyn Moon, is a leading voice in the world of feminine-masculine relationships. She is devoted to serving women to liberate their expressive, artistic hearts with themselves, their partners, and the world. Her work and story have been featured on hundreds of podcasts as well as in various publications, such as the BBC, Huffington Post, Teen Vogue, Thought Catalog, Nylon Magazine, Daily Mail, Vice, Greatist, Men's Health, People, and ABC News Nightline.After attending one of Madelyn's embodiment workshops, Ashley was inspired to bring her on the podcast and dive deep into embodiment work, share Madeyln's expertise with you, and help you feel empowered to express yourself fully. HIGHLIGHTSThe weirdest and most uncomfortable embodiment practices Madelyn has journeyed throughThe freedom of moving through the energy of what's taboo and releasing its “secretive power”Dissolving the charge of the feeling behind the stories you're telling yourselfWhat you resist persists: How embodiment allows you to go into the dark and release its hold on youLearning to be in the moment of silence and uncomfortable without validation in order to create transformationWhy all of you gets to exist and become part of your art and creative expressionMADELYN MOON ON THE WEBMADELYN MOON ON INSTAGRAMMADELYN'S FREE GUIDE: 50 WAYS TO BE CREATIVE IN LOVEMADELYN'S SACRED THEATER VIDEOASHLEY ON THE WEBASHLEY ON INSTAGRAMDOWNLOAD THE BIG COACH ENERGY TOOLKITAPPLY TO THE QUANTUM COACHING ACADEMYLISTEN TO ASHLEY'S EXCLUSIVE PODCAST SERIES, BECOME THE BEST COACH VISIT THE BIG COACH ENERGY SHOP

IN THIS EPISODE: Legend has it that a brutal lynching and a series of Satanic rituals transformed Goatman's Bridge in rural Texas into a paranormal hotspot. (The Haunting of Goatman's Bridge) *** Over six decades later, the brutal, unsolved murders at Lake Bodom continues to haunt Finland... and beyond. (The Lake Bodom Murders) *** A man finds his neighbor laying in the snow, frozen solid – yet somehow she survives. I'll tell you the miraculous story of Jean Hilliard! (The Hibernating Woman) *** We like to think that 21st Century medicine has brought us more into science and further away from superstition and magic – and that's mostly true, for the Western World. But in South Africa they've not given up the chanting, the dancing, and in some cases… the sacrificing of human lives… all in the name of healing. (Muti Medicine: Ritual Human Sacrifice) *** For anyone who has used a ride-share service like Uber or Lyft, it's probably happened to you at least once. You're waiting on your ride to pick you up, you see a car coming your way and you think it's there for you – only to find out a few seconds later that it's not. One college girl had this same experience – only she got in to that wrong vehicle, and ended up being murdered for her mistake. (An Uber Mistake) *** The history of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin is wrapped up in Chicago's wealthiest families having their summer homes there. But even as early as 1912, when people were writing about the city, they said the second most significant thing about this town was the sanitariums. (The Lake Geneva Sanitariums) *** Some old documents were found recently that tell the story of the first time in recorded history that someone was struck by a meteor! (Hit By a Meteor)SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Haunting of Goatman's Bridge” by Natasha Ishak for All That's Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/46y57wxy“The Lake Bodom Murders” by Orrin Grey for The Line Up: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/kv7njmn8“The Hibernating Woman” from Anomalien.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/574j9pmb“An Uber Mistake” by Chrissy Stockton for Thought Catalog: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y8pj9db6“The Lake Geneva Sanitariums” from American Ghost Walks: https://americanghostwalks.com“Hit By a Meteor” by Jan Bartek for Ancient Pages: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/wj3wbavkWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library.= = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: September 22, 2021CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/goatmans-bridge-haunting/

In today's flashback, an outtake from Episode 13, my conversation with author Megan Boyle. It first aired on October 30, 2011. Boyle (b. 1985) lives in Baltimore. She is the author of the novel Live Blog (Tyrant Books) and the poetry collection selected unpublished blog posts of a mexican panda express employee (muumuu house). her work has been published by Vice,Thought Catalog, 3: AM, Pop Serial, and other venues. *** Otherppl with Brad Listi is a weekly literary podcast featuring in-depth interviews with today's leading writers. Available where podcasts are available: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, etc. Subscribe to Brad Listi's email newsletter. Support the show on Patreon Merch @otherppl Instagram  TikTok Email the show: letters [at] otherppl [dot] com The podcast is a proud affiliate partner of Bookshop, working to support local, independent bookstores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The mysterious Men in Black… are they government agents? Time travelers? One man who experienced them first-hand has a different theory. And we'll look over a few separate incidents of people experiencing the Men in Black. (The MIB: I Knew They Were Evil) *** In spring of 2015, the Great Barrington Historical Society & Museum formally inducted the infamous Reed case of alien encounters. But is the Reed family alien abduction a valid historical fact - or UFO fan fiction? (Reed Family Alien Abduction) *** Weeping statues are nothing new, and believers claim they are miracles without much investigation. However, the Vatican proves them to be hoaxes almost 100% of the time. The latest is the statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe in New Mexico. Will this be the one that finally convinces the Vatican of a true miracle? (Weeping Statue) *** Had Leonarda Cianciulli's life not been so muddled by superstition, curses, and Romani fortune tellers, she may never have murdered at all. (She Turned Her Victims Into Soap and Teacakes) *** A family keep seeing black creatures in their home with no explanation of where they came from – or where they go. (Black Creatures on the Isle of White) *** On May 30, 1883, a stampede took place on New York's Brooklyn Bridge, killing 12 people -- all because of a bizarre rumor! But the bridge has always had a strange history. (Death On The Brooklyn Bridge) *** If humanity were to receive a message from an extraterrestrial civilization right now, it would be the single greatest event in the history of civilization. But according to a new study, such a message could also pose a serious risk to humanity. (If We Receive A Message From Aliens Should We Delete It Without Reading?) *** With as many people that pass on while being treated by EMTs, it should probably be no surprise that phantoms might be encountered in an ambulance. (Haunted Ambulance) *** There was no doubt that Thomas Joy was murdered by gunshot – but the witnesses all had different stories, as did the police. What really happened? (Who Shot “Tonce” Joy?) *** If you believe your house is haunted, it's best not to try and confirm it by using a Ouija board. Nothing good can come from that. (Ouija Halloween) *** In 1928, a young boy mysteriously disappears after his mother gives him a dime to spend on admission to the local theater. But that is just the beginning of this very twisted true story. (The Very Strange Case of Christine and Walter Collins)SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Weeping Statue” by Paul Seaburn for Mysterious Universe: http://bit.ly/2M23zFw“The Reed Family Alien Abduction” from the Alien UFO Sightings website: http://bit.ly/2xYaRln“The MIB: I Knew They Were Evil”: Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe http://bit.ly/2XUzTS3 and Jacob Geers for Thought Catalog: http://bit.ly/2XUAJyb“She Turned Her Victims Into Soap and Teacakes” by Katie Serena for All That's Interesting: http://bit.ly/2ZaaGiM“Black Creatures on the Isle of White” from Ghost-Story.co.uk: http://bit.ly/2YlqHWk“Death On The Brooklyn Bridge” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/2LvphCl“If We Receive A Message From Aliens Should We Delete It Without Reading?” from Alien UFO Sightings: http://bit.ly/2Yb7hTT“Haunted Ambulance” by an unknown author: (link no longer available)“The Very Strange Case of Christine and Walter Collins” from CoolInterestingStuff.com: http://bit.ly/30J7dIx“Who Shot ‘Tonce' Joy?” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: http://bit.ly/2JOSjK2“Ouija Halloween” by Blake Lacy from MyHauntedLifeToo.com: http://bit.ly/2O0pEXx= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music Library, EpidemicSound and/or StoryBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ) Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and Nicolas Gasparini (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission of the artists.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Originally aired: July 19, 2019CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/eerie-encounters-with-the-real-men-in-black/

IN THIS EPISODE: “The Abandoned Drive-In Theater” *** “He Showed Up To Work After His Funeral” *** “The Black Tree in the Woods”. SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Abandoned Drive-In Theater” by January Nelson, from Thought Catalog: https://tinyurl.com/ybwbdgev“He Showed Up To Work After His Funeral” by Thomas J. Sotvedt: https://tinyurl.com/yckfue5w“The Black Tree In The Woods” submitted anonymously to Thought Catalog: https://tinyurl.com/y7rocj8v= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music Library, EpidemicSound and/or StoryBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ) Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and Nicolas Gasparini (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission of the artists.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/the-black-tree/

IN THIS EPISODE: It's "Thriller Thursday" and I have two stories to share. If creatures with eight legs wig you out, the hairs of your body are going to stand straight up when I tell the story from Jonathan Byrd called “The Spiders Under Your Skin. But first, I'll start with a short one. It's written by Melody Grace, and it's called “There's Something Off About The Lights Next Door”. *** (Originally aired May 14, 2020)SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“There's Something Off About The Lights Next Door” by Melody Grace for Thought Catalog:https://tinyurl.com/ybpf4b5p“The Spiders Under Your Skin” by Jonathan Byrd for Thought Catalog: https://tinyurl.com/ycdp998k= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music Library, EpidemicSound and/or StoryBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ) Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and Nicolas Gasparini (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission of the artists.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/spiders-under-your-skin/

What is in the stars for you in 2024? In this episode, Alyssa Nobriga is joined by astrologer Danielle Paige, for a 2024 astrology forecast!   Danielle dives deep into the astrological insights that will shape the upcoming year, including the biggest themes in 2024; the areas of your life where you can expect to see the most change; the impact of the eclipses; and the major transformations brought on by Pluto entering Aquarius. (Don't worry if you're new to astrology, we break it all down for you).   Our discussion provides practical tips on how to use astrology as a tool for growth + guidance and explores the importance of approaching everything with an open mind and understanding that you always have the opportunity to call in the highest vision for yourself.   Tune In to Hear: The major Astrological Transits taking place in 2024 How the most significant transit to occur in centuries will affect us How the Collective Is Moving Towards Unity Consciousness The Best way to approach Mercury Retrogrades The importance of the Eclipses in Aries, Libra and Pisces   Curious how 2024 will turn out? Watch this video!   ===   Are you ready to build your waitlist of dream clients, deliver life-changing results, + step into the impact you're capable of?--—>✨ Join my FREE 5 Day Confidence + Coaching Bootcamp ✨ https://www.alyssanobriga.com/bootcamp   I'm sharing the most powerful tools I have throughout this FREE Live 5-Day Transformative Experience. I'll help you build confidence as a coach in 3 days, and attract your dream clients in 5 days. The Confidence + Coaching Bootcamp runs from January 22nd - 26th Save your spot now! https://www.alyssanobriga.com/bootcamp   ===   EPISODE TIMESTAMPS:   2:07 What are “The Big Three” in Astrology? 4:30 Understanding the 12 Astrological Signs 10:35 2024 Astrology Forecast 13:20 The Significance of Pluto In Aquarius 18:28 Technology + AI Advancements in 2024 22:10 The Shift Towards Unity Consciousness 22:52 When is the best time for Personal + Professional Growth 23:19 The Importance of Eclipses 26:30 How to Navigate Challenging Times 28:09 How to Move through Retrogrades 31:05 What is Mercury Retrograde? 33:30 How Mercury Retrograde Affects Your Intuition 36:22 Mercury Retrograde Periods in 2024 38:10 How will your relationships be affected this year? 40:15 The Nodal Axis + Our Collective Soul Journey 43:30 Why you need to know your birth chart 46:15 How does your location activate different energies? 47:45 What is a soul contact and how does it affect you?   === Join The Institute for Coaching Mastery, my accredited certification program designed to help you deeply transform your blocks, masterfully coach your clients, and learn the blueprint for building a thriving business. ➝ Apply Now to get on the waitlist to receive priority access + the best price + bonuses! https://www.alyssanobriga.com/applynow/   Acceptance letters will be sent out January 29th 12pm pst + if you apply before then, you can save $500 off!   GUEST BIO Danielle Paige is an International Consciousness Guide and Soul Astrologer, host of Cosmic Body Podcast and founder of Cosmic Body Collective Membership, Soul Link, Astrology Mystery School levels 1-3, Sovereign CEO, and several other courses. A self-taught astrologer, who's been reading the stars for lifetimes, she continued her studies with some of the world's top astrologers. She then devoted herself to learning different types of healing to create her own style of spiritual medicine. By fusing astrology, energetic healing, and intuition, she is able to help her clients heal their wounds, clear old patterns, and help them come back home to their heart. Danielle's work has been featured in Vogue Netherlands (twice!), Goop, UNIFYD TV, Astrology.com, London Standard, Goss Magazine, Thought Catalog and more!   ===   Have you watched our episode on Enneagrams? Learn how this transformational tool can help you understand yourself more fully + how you can use this knowledge to create positive change in your life.   Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24dpxyZoONo   ====   Alyssa Nobriga International, LLC - Disclaimer This podcast is presented solely for educational and entertainment purposes. 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James McCrae is an author, poet, meme artist, and creative strategist based in Austin, Texas. In his writing and art, he applies the principles of mindfulness and Eastern philosophy to modern life with humor and candor. James offers coaching and consultation services and teaches classes on conscious creativity. James is the author of two books: Sh#t Your Ego Says (Hay House, 2017), an autobiographical guidebook for quieting negative self-talk and reconnecting with intuition, and How to Laugh in Ironic Amusement During Your Existential Crisis (Thought Catalog, 2021), a book of poetry and memes about leaving your comfort zone to embrace the unknown.  As a creative strategist, James has led workshops and brainstorms with top global brands (including Microsoft, NBC, Target, Organic Valley, and United Healthcare) to help define their mission, vision, and brand story.  He has written articles on creativity for publications like Forbes, HuffPost, Adweek, Yogi Times, Entrepreneur, and Elephant Journal, and his poetry has been featured in literary journals such as the American Journal of Poetry, 34th Parallel Magazine, Thought Catalog, New Millennium Writings, and Musepaper. On his Instagram page (@wordsarevibrations) James shares daily memes, poems, and illustrations. He also hosts Sunflower Club a podcast that explores the intersection of creativity, consciousness, and culture.  In his spare time, James enjoys practicing yoga, visiting art museums, watching basketball, walking his dogs, and listening to music. Pre-order his new book, out on February 5, 2024: https://linktr.ee/art.of.you⁠ _______________________________________ Join my free Discord chat room here: https://discord.gg/DfjFwN3rGX Follow me on Instagram @LongDistanceLoveBombs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/longdistancelovebombs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Sign up for my weekly newsletter!  Each week, I share a personal story and my favorite books, tunes, articles, and ideas. Click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://longdistancelovebombs.mykajabi.com/email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. It's easy and takes five seconds. Check out a list of 120 of my favorite books here, including MY BOOK, and many my guests have written and recommend reading: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/longdistancelovebombs.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Here is all of my favorite stuff on the planet: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.longdistancelovebombs.com/favorites⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/longdistancelovebombs/message

IN THIS EPISODE: Are you feeling a bit unlike your normal self nowadays? Micah Edwards understands, and tells us his own thoughts in the story “I'm Not Myself These Days”. We'll read a few “Letters From Ben” by author Nick Botic. Jackson Barnard brings us an interesting techno-creepypasta in the story “Awaiting Input”. And we'll end with a longer creepypasta that Redditors will eat up; it's a tale by Holly Riordan called, “I Played a Game On Reddit”. But first, we'll begin with Fritz Bassus as he brings us a very appropriately titled creepypasta, “I Don't Experience Thursdays!” *** (Originally aired April 23, 2020)PLEASE SHARE THIS EPISODE in your social media so others who love strange and macabre stories can listen too! https://weirddarkness.com/awaiting-input/SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“I Don't Experience Thursdays” by Fritz Bassus: https://tinyurl.com/y7fj6ufy“I'm Not Myself These Days” by Micah Edwards: https://tinyurl.com/yahdkmgr“Letters From Ben” by Nick Botic: https://tinyurl.com/yd8ym8zn“Awaiting Input” by Jackson Barnard: https://tinyurl.com/ycqehy7g“I Played a Game On Reddit” by Holly Riordan for Thought Catalog: https://tinyurl.com/yaj8xx4kVisit our Sponsors & Friends: https://weirddarkness.com/sponsorsJoin the Weird Darkness Syndicate: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateAdvertise in the Weird Darkness podcast or syndicated radio show: https://weirddarkness.com/advertise= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music Library, EpidemicSound and/or StoryBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ) Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and Nicolas Gasparini (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission of the artists.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =OTHER PODCASTS I HOST…Paranormality Magazine: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/paranormalitymagMicro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/microterrorsRetro Radio – Old Time Radio In The Dark: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/retroradioChurch of the Undead: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/churchoftheundead= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/awaiting-input/This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3655291/advertisement

PLEASE SHARE THIS EPISODE in your social media so others who love strange and macabre stories can listen too! https://weirddarkness.com/tragedy-lingering-ghosts-donner-party/IN THIS EPISODE: The tragic demise of the Donner Party has become infamous. But what led to the failed journey, and to the eventual cannibalism some of the party resorted to in order to survive? (The Tragic Story of the Donner Party) *** Mary Ann Cotton managed to poison three husbands to death, as well as killing eleven children, before she was finally caught. How did England's first female serial killer get away with it for so long? (Mary Ann Cotton, England's First Female Serial Killer) *** Reddit asked men and women who have served in the military to share the creepiest things that happened to them while on duty. After hearing some of the stories, you might think the word “creepy” wouldn't be sufficient enough to describe them. (Creepy Things That Have Happened To Military Personnel) *** (Originally aired February 08, 2021)SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Tragic Story of the Donner Party” from Legends of America: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/176gt0vu and Pam Jung from The Union: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2vdwhguj“Mary Ann Cotton, England's First Female Serial Killer” from The Line Up: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3caw9d79“Creepy Things That Have Happened To Military Personnel” by Emily Madriga for Thought Catalog:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4a0dko75Visit our Sponsors & Friends: https://weirddarkness.com/sponsorsJoin the Weird Darkness Syndicate: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateAdvertise in the Weird Darkness podcast or syndicated radio show: https://weirddarkness.com/advertise= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music Library, EpidemicSound and/or StoryBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ) Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and Nicolas Gasparini (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission of the artists.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =OTHER PODCASTS I HOST…Paranormality Magazine: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/paranormalitymagMicro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/microterrorsRetro Radio – Old Time Radio In The Dark: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/retroradioChurch of the Undead: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/churchoftheundead= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2023, Weird Darkness.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =TRANSCRIPT: https://weirddarkness.com/tragedy-lingering-ghosts-donner-party/This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3655291/advertisement

PLEASE SHARE THIS LINK in your social media so others who loves strange and macabre stories can listen too! https://weirddarkness.com/true-stories-kids-vs-burglars-at-christmas/IN THIS EPISODE: ‘Tis the season for not only reindeer, grinches and magical snowmen but also fearless children, negligent parents and dumb thieves. “Home Alone” may be the first Christmas movie that comes to mind upon hearing that description, but it turns out there's a long and storied tradition of true stories of children left alone around the holidays matching wits against would-be robbers. (Home Alone) *** What would you think if you received a Christmas card in the mail that had a picture of a dead bird on the cover? Not very festive, is it? But that's not what people believed in the past. For a while, a dead bird was synonymous with saying “Merry Christmas!” (Merry Christmas, Here's a Dead Bird) *** A woman leaves her family to go Christmas shopping at the last minute… and disappears forever. (Mom Vanishes While Christmas Shopping) *** Christmas fun isn't all about Santa, his reindeer, and a magical snowman come to life thanks to a hat. There are some downright terrifying yuletide monsters that might make you want to stay behind locked doors this year. (Creepy Christmas Characters) *** (Originally aired December 22, 2021)SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…“Merry Christmas, Here's a Dead Bird” by Troy Taylor: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9b4f73“Creepy Christmas Characters” by Molly Mahan for Ranker: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8mf9e9, and Karen Anne for German Girl In America: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckjs6r6“Mom Vanishes While Christmas Shopping” by Chrissy Stockton for Thought Catalog: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckpe5n5“True Stories of Kids Home Alone At Christmas” from Second Glance History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/25uum6xj, “Home Alone” theme by John WilliamsVisit our Sponsors & Friends: https://weirddarkness.com/sponsorsJoin the Weird Darkness Syndicate: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateAdvertise in the Weird Darkness podcast or syndicated radio show: https://weirddarkness.com/advertise= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music Library, EpidemicSound and/or StoryBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ) Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and Nicolas Gasparini (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission of the artists.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =OTHER PODCASTS I HOST…Paranormality Magazine: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/paranormalitymagMicro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/microterrorsRetro Radio – Old Time Radio In The Dark: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/retroradioChurch of the Undead: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/churchoftheundead= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2023, Weird Darkness.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =https://weirddarkness.com/true-stories-kids-vs-burglars-at-christmas/This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3655291/advertisement

Madelyn Moon is a leading voice in the world of feminine-masculine relationships, devoted to serving women in liberating their expressive, artistic hearts with themselves, with partners, and with the world. Her work and story has been featured in hundreds of podcasts as well as various publications such as BBC, The Huffington Post, Teen Vogue, Thought Catalog, Nylon Magazine, The Daily Mail, Vice, Greatist, Men's Health, PEOPLE and ABC News Nightline. Madelyn teaches live programs, workshops and courses both online and in person, and is the author of the best-selling book, Artist of Love.

On this episode of the Paranormal Portal Podcast, we are diving into a fantastic article from a site called Thought Catalog (www.thoughtcatalog.com) dealing with Hauntings that seem to center around children's toys!  The idea of "haunted objects" is nothing new in that there has been a long-standing belief that some hauntings can be introduced by objects with attachments being brought into a home or space.  In these stories, the activity is bound to a toy and directly affects the behavior of the toy itself.  It's a wild series of stories so buckle up!  It's about to get spooky.  Join us for this amazing journey.   Enter the Paranormal Portal...if you dare! To check out the article yourself, please visit:  https://thoughtcatalog.com/eric-redding/2016/11/9-true-and-terrifying-tales-of-haunted-toys-tormenting-their-owners/ If you like what you hear, please subscribe and if you have a story of your own, and would like to be a guest on the show, please visit our homepage (link below) and click the "Interview Me" button on the site, or simply email us at paranormalportalradio@gmail.com   Our podcast is released weekly on Monday! If you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a review to help others find the Paranormal Portal! Visit the homepage for show information and links! Check out our Live Streams on our YouTube channel (link below) and follow us on Facebook for show news and announcements! Homepage: https://paranormalportal.net   Facebook: https://facebook.com/paranormalportalradio YouTube: https://youtube.com/paranormalportal Twitter: https://twitter.com/paranormalportl  

PLEASE SHARE THIS EPISODE in your social media so others who loves strange and macabre stories can listen too! https://weirddarkness.com/real-stories-slaying-santas/IN THIS EPISODE: A Christmas party turns tragic when a young bride suggests a game of hide-and-seek… then disappears for fifty years. (The Bramshill Bride) *** When you hear someone mention the headless horseman it's almost impossible not to think of the New England story of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow – a classic Halloween tale if there ever was one. But then there is the Christmas tale of another headless horseman as well – this one in Old England - and he makes an appearance each Christmas at Wycoller Hall. (The Headless Horseman of Wycoller Hall) *** A husband invites his wife into the room and asks her to closer her eyes for a Christmas surprise. The surprise is that she will never open her eyes ever again. (A Killer Who Thinks He Is Interesting) *** A mother is terrified when her daughter tells of a young girl who wants to play with her – but she also appears to be dead. (Ghostly Warnings) *** A Redditor tells a frightening story that took place one Christmas while visiting his grandmother's home. (I'll Never Visit Grandma For Christmas Again) *** To disguise oneself as the ever-generous Kris Kringle only to take life away from the innocent is simply unforgivable. Still, somehow, murders committed by people dressed up as Santa just keep happening. (Real Stories of Slaying Santas) *** (Originally aired December 13, 2021)SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…“Real Stories of Slaying Santas” by Jake Black for Ranker.com's Unspeakable Times:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ypav4v68, and Katee Fletcher for Thought Catalog: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4m8ur6tr“The Headless Horseman of Wycoller Hall” from Anomalien: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckp22x9“Terrifying Holiday Traditions” by Troy Taylor: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3sv6kk6y“The Bramshill Bride” from BurialsAndBeyond.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yxf6sf86“Ghostly Warnings” by Kathi Kresol from HauntedRockford.com“A Killer Who Thinks He Is Interesting” from ABC News: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2kcny9kz“I'll Never Visit Grandma For Christmas Again” by Redditor u/rikndikndnkn123, posted at Bugged Space:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5bujx5npVisit our Sponsors & Friends: https://weirddarkness.com/sponsorsJoin the Weird Darkness Syndicate: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateAdvertise in the Weird Darkness podcast or syndicated radio show: https://weirddarkness.com/advertise= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music Library, EpidemicSound and/or StoryBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ) Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and Nicolas Gasparini (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission of the artists.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =OTHER PODCASTS I HOST…Paranormality Magazine: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/paranormalitymagMicro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/microterrorsRetro Radio – Old Time Radio In The Dark: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/retroradioChurch of the Undead: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/churchoftheundead= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2023, Weird Darkness.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =https://weirddarkness.com/real-stories-slaying-santas/This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3655291/advertisement

In August of 2013, a 26-year-old man disappeared from the side of a highway in Texas after running out of gas. In what has become an infamous phone call to 911, he pleaded for help, saying that he was being chased by someone in the desert. Professionals and internet sleuths alike have attempted to break down his every word to determine exactly what happened to him – especially after remains were found in the area in 2022. This is the story of Brandon Lawson. BONUS EPISODES Apple Subscriptions: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/going-west-true-crime/id1448151398 Patreon: patreon.com/goingwestpodcast CASE SOURCES 1. Help Find Brandon Lawson Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/helpfindbrandonlawson/' 2. Missing Brandon Lawson: https://www.missingbrandonlawson.com/ 3. GoSanAngelo: https://www.gosanangelo.com/story/news/2022/02/04/brandon-lawson-missing-911-call-remains-possibly-found-family-says/6668447001/ 4. The Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/brandon-mason-lawson 5. BrainScratch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQSDIQe9Du8 6. Go San Angelo: https://www.gosanangelo.com/story/news/local/2018/07/12/five-years-gone-disappearance-brandon-lawson-west-texas/630518002/ 7. Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/brandonlawson/comments/b4mqlm/brandon_lawson_911_transcript_the_final_cut/ 8. 911 call: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWNPUjeLQNQ 9. San Angelo Live: https://sanangelolive.com/news/crime/2016-01-12/life-goes-after-brandon-lawsons-disappearance-questions-remain 10. San Angelo Live: https://sanangelolive.com/news/county/2013-09-25/missing-dead-or-run-where-brandon-lawson 11. All That's Interesting: https://allthatsinteresting.com/brandon-lawson 12. Uncovered: https://uncovered.com/cases/brandon-lawson 13. Oxygen: https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/brandon-lawson-who-vanished-in-2013-after-911-call-found 14. Thought Catalog: https://thoughtcatalog.com/jordan-windnagle/2020/02/heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-disappearance-of-brandon-lawson/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OCTOBER IS “OVERCOMING THE DARKNESS” MONTH when I dedicate the podcast to raising funds to support organizations who help people struggling with depression, anxiety, and thoughts of suicide or self-harm. Please help with either a small donation or share this link in your social media to encourage others to give, to get more information about the fundraiser and organizations we are helping, or to get the help that they or a loved one need: https://weirddarkness.com/hope.PLEASE SHARE THIS LINK in your social media so others who loves strange and macabre stories can listen too: https://weirddarkness.com/archives/17845IN THIS EPISODE: The Men in Black, the beginning of Project Blue Book, America's first UFO sighting from 400 years ago… and a mysterious incident experienced by actor and comedian Dan Aykroyd. This and more from the world of space, extraterrestrials, and government secrecy.SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“America's First UFO Sighting” by Christopher Klein: https://tinyurl.com/y3ex36n4; Greg Daugherty: https://tinyurl.com/yyog7d5n“Men In Black”: Lee Speigel for Huffpost: https://tinyurl.com/wps8b8e; Steve Rose for The Guardian: https://tinyurl.com/z8d5wqd; Jacob Geers for Thought Catalog: https://tinyurl.com/qldplkwDan Aykroyd interview: https://tinyurl.com/v4e8qhq“Mirage Men” documentary: https://weirddarkness.com/archives/5894 “UFOs: Past, Present and Future” documentary: https://weirddarkness.com/archives/5898 Visit our Sponsors & Friends: https://weirddarkness.com/sponsors Join the Weird Darkness Syndicate: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate Advertise in the Weird Darkness podcast or syndicated radio show: https://weirddarkness.com/advertise= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music Library, EpidemicSound and/or StoryBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ) Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and Nicolas Gasparini (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission of the artists.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =OTHER PODCASTS I HOST…Paranormality Magazine: (COMING SEPT. 30, 2023) https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/paranormalitymagMicro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/microterrorsRetro Radio – Old Time Radio In The Dark: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/retroradioChurch of the Undead: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/churchoftheundead= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2023, Weird Darkness.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =TRANSCRIPT: https://weirddarkness.com/archives/17845This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3655291/advertisement

In August of 2001, a 36-year-old mom of three was found murdered in her own home in Washington. No one could understand who would kill her and why, but as police dug deeper into potential suspects, a journey entry with the desire to “kill someone and get away with it” would ultimately crack the case. This is the story of Dana Laskowski. BONUS EPISODES Apple Subscriptions: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/going-west-true-crime/id1448151398 Patreon: patreon.com/goingwestpodcast CASE SOURCES 1. Inquisitr: https://www.inquisitr.com/3503818/dana-laskowski-emily-lauenborg-betrayed-puyallup-mom-found-dead-in-home-killed-by-strong-drug-crazed-teen-on-investigation-discovery 2. A Time To Kill: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14604820/ 3. Thought Catalog: https://thoughtcatalog.com/christine-stockton/2021/04/the-murderer-who-wrote-kill-someone-get-away-with-it-on-her-bucket-list/ 4. Find A Grave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/51492906/dana-e-laskowski 5. Oxygen: https://www.oxygen.com/an-unexpected-killer/crime-news/emily-lauenborg-murders-dana-laskowski-in-bucket-list-killing 6. The News Tribune: https://www.newspapers.com/image/741753088/?terms=dana%20laskowski&match=1 7. The Seattle Times: https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/?date=19940102&slug=1887572 8. The News Tribune: https://www.newspapers.com/image/741771184/?terms=dana%20laskowski&match=1 9. The Cinemaholic: https://thecinemaholic.com/dana-laskowski-murder-where-is-emily-lauenborg-now/ 10. Medium: https://medium.com/true-crime-fans/loving-mother-killed-by-teen-because-murder-was-on-their-bucket-list-ab7dcc153a0a 11. Medium: https://thewickedtruthblog.com/teen-killer-wears-victims-t-shirt-to-funeral-gets-caught-by-her-own-diary-762c6ddaa864 12. My Life of Crime: https://mylifeofcrime.wordpress.com/2012/12/02/dana-laskowski-murder-8312001-payallup-wa-emily-lauenborg-pled-guilty-sentenced-to-6-12-years-in-prison/ 13. Seattle Times: https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/?date=20030317&slug=plea17m 14. Bill's Find A Grave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/253984478/william-harvey-ross 15. Killer In Plain Sight: https://www.hulu.com/watch/b01ec152-1d33-422a-835d-445176ea9d1a Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PLEASE SHARE THIS EPISODE in your social media so others who loves strange and macabre stories can listen too! Find all of podcasts I host at https://weirddarkness.com/links.IN THIS EPISODE: Weirdo family member, Katie Jo, tells us that as a child she saw something similar to glitter – but in a very supernatural form! (Sparkles) *** An old man opens up to something that happened to him over six decades ago that he has never told anyone before – something that he says ruined his life. (Something Happened 63 Years Ago) *** A woman in bed is startled awake in the middle of the night when she feels someone pull her arm out from under her head – but she's the only one in her apartment. (Someone Or Something Moved My Hand) *** We'll look at a brief history of the classic Lon Chaney film, “The Phantom of the Opera” - and how the film itself has a haunting attached to it! (The Real Horror Behind The Phantom Of The Opera) *** Mirrors, mirrors, mirrors everywhere. The more mirrors Lucida had the more she could admire herself. She even is said to have made a deal with the devil in order to maintain her youthful beauty. (The Creepy Story of Lucida Mansi) *** Village life in Lemont, Illinois was as peaceful as it could be, and the Willmans farm was one of the collection of typical sleepy homesteads in the region. Until the day the demon came. (The Demon of Lemont) *** Chillingly, statistics suggest that a child is more likely to be killed by a parent than by a stranger and in most cases, the killer takes his own life after the act. We'll look into the disturbing psychology of family annihilators. (The Psychology of Familicide)SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…BOOK: “Ghosts – True Encounters With The World Beyond” by Hans Holzer: https://amzn.to/3qtM47H “Something Happened 63 Years Ago” submitted anonymously to Thought Catalog: http://bit.ly/2DdEeDb “The Phantom Of The Opera Is Here” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/2KG71nJ “Sparkles” by Weirdo family member, Katie Jo“Someone Or Something Moved My Hand” by Mirandra for Your Ghost Stories: http://bit.ly/37muJPH “The Creepy Story of Lucida Mansi” by Ellen Lloyd for Ancient Pages: http://bit.ly/2DgFrcK “The Demon of Lemont” by Ursula Bielski for Chicago Hauntings: http://bit.ly/2rnR9zG “The Psychology of Familicide” by Fiona Guy for Crime Traveller: http://bit.ly/2rmEOM2 “The List Family Massacre” from All That's Interesting: http://bit.ly/34itO0I Visit our Sponsors & Friends: https://weirddarkness.com/sponsors Join the Weird Darkness Syndicate: https://weirddarkness.com//syndicate Advertise in the Weird Darkness podcast or syndicated radio show: https://weirddarkness.com/advertise= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music Library, EpidemicSound and/or StoryBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ) Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and Nicolas Gasparini (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission of the artists.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =OTHER PODCASTS I HOST…Paranormality Magazine: (COMING SEPT. 30, 2023) https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/paranormalitymagMicro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/microterrorsRetro Radio – Old Time Radio In The Dark: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/retroradioChurch of the Undead: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/churchoftheundead= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2023, Weird Darkness.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =TRANSCRIPT: https://weirddarkness.com/archives/16602This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3655291/advertisement

Find Weird Darkness in your favorite podcast app at https://weirddarkness.com/listen. PLEASE SHARE WEIRD DARKNESS® in your social media and with others who loves paranormal stories, true crime, monsters, or unsolved mysteries like you do! ==========HOUR ONE: Stephen King's ‘Christine' made for one hell of a terrifying book and movie, but what if there really is a car so haunted, so possessed, that its known for killing dozens and dozens of people? (Phantoms Behind The Wheel) ==========HOUR TWO: Sometimes drugs can work too well – for example, a hair-loss prevention drug could turn your own children into hairy wolfman-like monsters! (Drugs Turn Babies Into Werewolves) *** But first… it has several names all over the world such as the Bogey Beast, the Black Shuck, Hairy Jack, Padfoot, Striker, and more. But a phantom black dog by any other name is still a phantom black dog. We begin with that story. (Phantom Black Dogs) *** Dalton Highway is already a scary road for those driving down the ice-covered highways of Alaska. The loneliness on the barren stretch of highway can go on for hours without seeing a single soul. But for one ice road trucker, that solitude would be interrupted by something terrifying and unexplainable. (The Terror On Dalton Highway) *** Forget hats, sunglasses and knee watches—the summer accessory you didn't know you need is a poison-detecting guinea pig carrying case! (Guinea Pig Drinking Buddy)==========SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: More stories from “Phantoms Behind the Wheel” *** The dark practice of body snatching was a lucrative business, committed by those with a strong stomach and a willingness to disturb the dead to turn a profit. (Body Snatchers) *** Megalodon died out millennia ago. But our fascination with this mighty shark will never go extinct. We are so obsessed with this ancient leviathan that people still claim to spot Megalodon even today – but that couldn't be, could it? (The Return of Megalodon) *** Megalodon isn't the only creature of the deep people report sighting. For centuries a denizen of oceanic monsters have allegedly been seen – but the question is whether or not they are fact or fantasy. (Sea Myths or Sea Monsters) *** Hunters come across a strange note left behind by someone who claimed he'd been stuck in the wilderness for over a week and was out picking berries, but the hunters soon realized there was no one out berry-picking, for the person who wrote the note was already dead – and had been for over two weeks. 
(Into The Wild - The Death of Chris McCandless) *** High in the Himalayas is a mysterious lake with a very grisly secret. What's at the bottom of Skeleton Lake?==========SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT'S SHOW:“Guinea Pig Drinking Buddy” from Second Glance History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8btns3 “Phantoms Behind The Wheel” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: http://bit.ly/33SRS9W, http://bit.ly/31IHO1X, and Austin Coop for Roadtrippers: http://bit.ly/2N7QoSv “The Ghost I Know” by Sonya Robinson for The Ghost Attic: http://bit.ly/2MG4aNg “The Weight of a Human Soul” by Jim H. for Historic Mysteries: http://bit.ly/2p8R8i2 “The 1897 UFO Crash in Aurora, Texas” by Billy Booth for Live About Dotcom: http://bit.ly/2p3O2Mg “Forgery, Murder, and Suicide” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: http://bit.ly/2W9oFVI “Phantom Black Dogs” by VintiJain for Unexplained Mysteries: http://bit.ly/2rhwm0C “The Terror on Dalton Highway” by Blair Daniels for Thought Catalog: http://bit.ly/34wxqvQ “Into The Wild - The Death of Chris McCandless” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/2pOpUhd “Drugs Turn Babies Into Werewolves” by Kashmira Gander for Newsweek: http://bit.ly/2PQXYDP “What's At The Bottom of Skeleton Lake?” by Elisabeth Tilstra for The Line Up: http://bit.ly/2C3aMPA “Body Snatchers” from The Occult Museum: http://bit.ly/2Nz2QLk “The Return of Megalodon” by Carolyn Cox for The Portalist: http://bit.ly/2IHdiyZ “Sea Myths or Sea Monsters?” by Orrin Grey and Xavier Piedra for The Portalist: http://bit.ly/2N83obT ==========Join the Weird Darkness Syndicate: https://weirddarkness.com//syndicate Advertise in the Weird Darkness podcast or syndicated radio show: https://weirddarkness.com/advertise Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music Library, EpidemicSound and/or StoryBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ) Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and Nicolas Gasparini (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission of the artists.==========PODCASTS I HOST:Weird Darkness: https://weirddarkness.com/listenParanormality Magazine: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/paranormalitymagMicro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/microterrorsRetro Radio – Old Time Radio In The Dark: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/retroradioChurch of the Undead: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/churchoftheundead==========(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)=========="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46==========WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2023, Weird Darkness.CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/archives/16469This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3655291/advertisement

On this episode of MWMH, we discuss the murder of Anita Knutson and the decades long investigation to catch her killer. https://linktr.ee/murderwithmyhusband TW*SUICIDE Case Sources: Nbcnews.com, “Eight Years After Brutal Murder, Sister Still Looking for Answers,” by Rachel Trost, April 17, 2015   Nbcnews.com, “Arrest made in 2007 murder of Anita Knutson in Minot, North Dakota,” by Veronica Fulton, March 16, 2022, updated March 18, 2022   KFYRTV, “Update: suspect charged in killing of Anita Knutson posts bond, as new details emerge in investigation,” by Grace Kraemer and Joe Skurzewski, March 17, 2022   Kxnews, kxnet.com, “Nichole Rice's pretrial conference and arraignment,” by Kyara Brown, September 8, 2022, updated September 9, 2022   KEYZAM 660 News Radio, Keyzradio.com, “New Details Emerge About Nichole Rice, Suspect in 2007 Slaying of Minot State University Student Anita Knutson,” by cmstester, March 24, 2022   Thedailybeast.com, “'Belligerently Drunk' Ex-Roommate Admitted to Murdering College Student, Cops Say,” by Pilar Melendez, March 17, 2022   Law & Crime, “Woman Accused of Stabbing 18-Year-Old Roommate to Death in Their Apartment More Than 15 Years Ago Enters Plea,” by Alberto Luperon, September 9, 2022   The Washington Post, “A college student was stabbed to death 14 years ago. Police have charged her then-roommate with murder,” by Jaclyn Peiser, March 21, 2022   Findagrave.com, Anita May Knutson   Findagrave.com, Daniel Dean “Rico” Knutson   Popculturecrime.medium.com, “North Dakota Cold Case: Who Killed Anita Knutson?” by Pop Culture Crime, August 7, 2020   Lewiston Tribune, “Woman charged in 2007 death of 18-year-old roommate,” from Wire Service Reports, March 18, 2022   KFYR, “Update: suspect charged in killing of Anita Knutson posts bond, as new details emerge in investigation,” by Grace Kraemer and Joe Skurzewski, March 17, 2022   KFYR, “Defense calling for more DNA evidence in Anita Knutson death investigation,” by Joe Skurzewki, March 23, 2023   Park Rapids Enterprise, “Minot college student's slaying in 2007 remains a mystery,” by news@parkrapidsenterprise.com, June 4, 2012   Heavy.com, “Nichole Rice, Anita Knutson Murder Suspect: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know,”   True Crime Daily, “North Dakota cold-case mystery: Who killed Anita Knutson?” no author provided, March 1, 2016   Minot Daily News, “Cold case solved,” by Jill Schramm, March 17, 2022   Minot Daily News, “Knutson murder suspect failed to appear in 2012 court,” by Shalon Baer Gee, March 22, 2022   Minot Daily News, “Trial set for accused Anita Knutson killer,” by Charles Crane, September 9, 2022   Minot Daily News, “Nichole Rice pretrial conference continued,” by Charles Crane, June 8, 2023   The Dakotan, mydakotan.com, “Cold Justice Targets Killer,” by Kim Fundingsland, October 12, 2022   The Dakotan, mydatokan.com, “Anita Knutson Murder Case Delayed Again,” by Kim Fundingland, February 10, 2023   The Dakotan, Mydakotan.com, “Killer Classmate or Friend,” by Kim Fundinsgland, May 26, 2022   Affidavit of Probable Cause, written by Mikali Talbott   Am100theflag.com, “Gag order…” by Ty Schonert, June 23, 2023   Google maps   Thoughtcatalog.com, “A Woman Went To A Funeral To Berate A Grieving Mother, It Turns Out Her Daughter Might Be The Murderer,” by Chrissy Stockton, April 13, 2022   Inforum.com, “Report for 2007 Minot murder case suggests alternate suspect's DNA wasn't tested“ by April Baumgarten, March 29, 2023   Inforum.com, “Roommate's arrest 15 years after Anita Knutson's killing reopened ‘a terrible wound,' friend says,” by Robin Heubner, March 18, 2022   Oxygen.com, “Who Killed Anita Knutson? The 100th Episode Of ‘Cold Justice' Looks Into 2007 North Dakota Stabbing,” by Joe Dziemianowicz, October 1, 2022   Assisted research and writing by Diane Birnholz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices