
Author and "historian of the macabre" Marlin Bressi explores true crime, unsolved mysteries, haunted places, and strange history from around the Keystone State. Based on the Pennsylvania Oddities blog and book series by Sunbury Press. New episodes on the 1st and 15th of every month (Note: There will be no new episodes in August; new episodes will return September 1). Be sure to visit the Pennsylva... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 124 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||

On April 7, 1930, two men entered a shallow cave near Shohola to escape a sudden thunderstorm-- and discovered the skeletal remains of a murder victim.
The news of the mystery skeleton caught the attention of a probation officer from New York, who ... more
On a February evening in 1944, Dr. Louis Schulman, a prominent 42-year-old physician, was gunned down on the streets of Pittsburgh by a former patient. The killer was Martha Ashear, a Syrian immigrant who claimed that she had taken matters into her o... more
Known as "Philadelphia's First Suburb", the neighborhood of Northern Liberties existed as a unique and independent city until 1854, when an Act of Consolidation passed by the state legislature made it a part of the City of Brotherly Love. By the time... more
In February of 1884, the rural village of Rawlinsville in Martic Township, Lancaster County, experienced the most noteworthy event in its long history-- the mysterious murder of hotelkeeper Barney Short, whose body was found sprawled across the road ... more
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These small snippets of interesting stories make for an eventful ride home from work. I wish Marlin had not discontinued making episodes this summer, I miss learning about the odd past in PA.
Grew up in Philly, moved to Fl for 26 years and am back to PA now and love these stories! Well told, good voice, interesting stuff!
My wife and I enjoy listening to these podcasts while driving. The stories are always interesting and well-researched. As lifelong residents of PA, the locations are familiar so it’s fascinating to learn of these stories, many of which took place not far from where we live.
Wow, some lazy plagiarism here (these podcasters should look up the word in case they have never heard of the concept), at least change some of the words in the sentences you’ve lifted in entirety from other sources, geez.
I’m enjoying this podcast. The pacing is good, the narration clear with sound effects that add atmosphere to the stories. The length is just right for listening when I’m running local errands.
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This podcast focuses on the bizarre and intriguing stories from Pennsylvania, covering a variety of topics including true crime, unsolved mysteries, haunted locations, and odd historical events. Each episode presents a new tale, often steeped in local lore and dark history, that invites listeners to explore the more sinister side of the Keystone State. With a consistent release schedule, the podcast cultivates an audience that appreciates storytelling rooted in research and is eager to engage with the eerie and peculiar narratives that shaped Pennsylvania's past. Notable for its engaging presentation and the captivating storytelling style of the host, it also encourages listeners to connect further through its associated blog and literature... more
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