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Jack the Ripper
Ghosts
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Pompeii
Cannibalism
Jeffrey Dahmer
Mental Health
Donner Party
Mount Vesuvius
Historical Medical Practices
Great Depression
Whitechapel
Al Capone
H.H. Holmes
Victorian Era
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World War I
Gary Michael Hilton
Necrophilia

From (A)rsenic to (Z)ombies, Blaire and Halley exhume the absurd, and darkly hilarious corners of history. New episodes every Monday. WARNING: MACABRE may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. Not so Serious side effects may include : side splitting laughter, jaw dropping, pain in the stomach, elevated heart rate, facial contortions and spooping. #darkhistory #unhinged... more

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We just did our FIRST LIVE SHOW and we're still not okay about it. 💀 Blaire and Halley traveled to haunted Jacksonville, Oregon for the Southern Oregon True Crime Summit and honestly...They left a piece of their souls there. Possibly literally, beca... more

We just got back from our first LIVE show at the Southern Oregon True Crime Summit in haunted Jacksonville, Oregon — and we're still recovering. While we shake off the ghosts (literally), we're digging one up from the vault for you.

This is D is for... more

When you think your 9-to-5 is bad... think again.

History had jobs where you could drown in sewage, get cancer from your paintbrush, or be buried alive for making a mistake. Real jobs. Real people. Real nightmare fuel.

Content warning: child labor,... more

Buckle up, friends — this one's a double feature of pure historical insanity.

First, we're diving into Project X-Ray, the very real WWII plan where the U.S. government strapped tiny incendiary bombs to thousands of bats and planned to drop them on J... more

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Recent Guests

Duncan Cameron
purported psychic involved in the Montauk lore
Montauk narrative
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Preston Nichols
Author of The Montauk Project
Bealick's Testimony; Montauk Project book
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Al Bielak
Person who claimed to have repressed memories related to the Montauk timeline
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Stuart Swerdlow
Figure who claimed to be one of the Montauk boys
Montauk Project lore
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Dan Ratner
Newspaper editor mentioned in the episode
Media
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Joseph Bruce Ismay
Chairman/Managing Director of the White Star Line; historical figure questioned about the Titanic voyage
White Star Line
Episode: The Sinking of the Titanic Pt. 3 : Only in Memories
Bishop James Long
A priest who has performed over 30 exorcisms and has vast knowledge of demonology.
United States Old Catholic Church
Episode: Macabre Exhumed- Exorcisms and Evil: A Priest’s Chilling Encounters with the Demonic
Laura Didio
Investigative journalist who covered the Amityville case.
Episode: A is for Amityville Horror - Laura Didio Interview Part 1

Hosts

Halle
Co-host of Macabre, a Dark History Podcast
Halley
Co-host of Macabre: A Dark History Podcast
Blaire
Co-host of Macabre: A Dark History Podcast
Blair
Co-host of Macabre: Dark History Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 182 ratings
  • Co host

    I’m not sure who the soft spoken woman who is barely audible is but take her off. She offers nothing intelligent. Her vocabulary is embarrassing. She makes the show sound simple. She contributes nothing. I almost can’t listen because of her. Terrible co host. The other ones rock. The shows awesome. Just cut her loose please! She. Brings you down.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    mushu puppy
    United States5 months ago
  • Great show

    Fun show the ladies of macabre do a lot of research in their stories and have fun doing it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    El_Sparky
    United States10 months ago
  • Not enough positive things to say

    Absolutely love this podcast! I was looking for a new one to get into and the name of the first episode caught my attention. 2 seasons in and the macabre ladies have held that attention and have taught me more than a few random trivia tidbits.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MHouse0921
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great show

    Fun show the ladies of macabre do a lot of research in their stories and gave fun doing it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ty the game hater
    United States2 years ago
  • Cool concept but

    The concept is really cool when they stay focused but they’re not often. But just like the show morbid too many random opinions injected into the show and also a little bit of talking bad about men which doesn’t resonate with your male audience. It’s more prevalent then it should be so let’s be fair to all genders

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    hotdogz445
    United States2 years ago

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Some feedback notes a co-host dynamic that works well for most, with occasional critiques about balance or focus.
Many appreciate the approachable yet thorough delivery of dark history topics.
Listeners praise the hosts' research depth and engaging banter.

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The Sinking of the Titanic Pt. 3 : Only in Memories
Q: Are you an officer of the Star Line? I am. In what capacity?
He replies that he was the Managing Director of the White Star Line.
The Sinking of the Titanic Pt. 3 : Only in Memories
Q: State your full name, please, Joseph Bruce Ismay.
Joseph Bruce Ismay is identified in the exchange as the person being addressed, establishing the authority and identity of the interview subject.
The Eastern State Penitentiary: History, Horror & Hauntings Behind the Stone Walls
Q: What was the significance of the ghost stories associated with Eastern State?
The hauntings reflect the prison's dark history filled with suffering, where visitors report various paranormal experiences, suggesting the presence of residual energy from the traumatic past.
The Eastern State Penitentiary: History, Horror & Hauntings Behind the Stone Walls
Q: What kind of prisoners were initially held at Eastern State Penitentiary?
Initially, it housed a mixed population of petty criminals, including thieves and occasionally murderers, with sentences typically ranging from two to eight years.
The Eastern State Penitentiary: History, Horror & Hauntings Behind the Stone Walls
Q: How did the prison's architecture contribute to its notoriety?
The design of the prison was revolutionary, allowing guards to monitor all corridors from a central hub, which contributed to preventing escape and maintaining order.

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