
Attention all shiver-seekers! The Dark Oak is a weekly thrill and chill inducing mystery podcast. Every Wednesday, Stefanie and Cynthia will present to you a true tale of the supernatural, the macabre, historical crimes, cryptids, the unexplained and the downright spooky. To help ease your fears, we also include The Branch of Hope Foundation, which connects you to the human side of our cases by gi... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | True Crime | |||

Brittany Murphy, the talented actress known for Clueless, Girl, Interrupted, 8 Mile, and Uptown Girls, died at age 32 on December 20, 2009, in her Hollywood Hills home from accidental pneumonia, severe anemia, and prescription drug intoxication. Five... more
When billionaire Barry Sherman and his wife Honey were found dead in their mansion, bodies staged in a bizarre manner, police initially believed the deaths were the result of a murder/suicide. After pushback from the Sherman family Toronto police cam... more
On Christmas Day 1996, 32-year-old Patty Inez Brightwell Vaughan, a devoted mother of three from La Vernia, Texas, vanished after a tumultuous separation from her allegedly abusive husband, J.R. Vaughan. Amid mounting evidence of domestic strife, Pat... more
In February 2015, 22-year-old Asia LaRose Brown, a dedicated single mother and security guard from Greensboro, North Carolina, and her 2-year-old son Ashton were brutally murdered in a case that remains unsolved more than a decade later. On February ... more
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Update 9.12.25: gotta say, the intro 'hello shiver, seekers' is consistently back to the way it once was. Without the shrill. Yay! 😊
Update 6.18.25 I'm listening to the latest episode and they address the poor quality of virtual recordings and are working on it. I'm so glad.
I like the way they interact with one another. I generally like the cases they pick, and how they are respectful in their coverage. Especially if it's a not a case with a lot of coverage already.
I like that they d... more
Hey I love listening to you ladies but, I just wanted to let you know that a lot of Canadians listen to country music and yes, some do go camping in the winter!
I love you girls so much! This podcast is funny, smart, relatable, evokes curiosity and yet sensitive to the topics. You are easy to listen to and I absolutely love the podcast. Thanks for using your voice and platform for good.
I'm listening to the latest episode (6.18.25) and they address the poor quality of virtual recordings and are working on it. I'm so glad.
I like the way they interact with one another. I generally like the cases they pick, and how they are respectful in their coverage. Especially if it's a not a case with a lot of coverage already.
I like that they donate a portion of their profits to a themed organization each month.
And this last thing should definitely be taken with a grain of salt be... more
The title says it all. Research based, victim-focused, no inane chit chat that has become the mainstay - and dare I say downfall - of most other true crime podcasts. I love these gals.
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Each episode presents spine-chilling stories that traverse the realms of the supernatural and historical crimes, blending tales of cryptids and inexplicable events. The hosts, Stefanie and Cynthia, serve as engaging narrators, sharing detailed investigations that promote awareness about often-overlooked cases, particularly those involving the marginalized. They also strive to maintain a balance between haunting suspense and lighthearted banter, creating an inviting atmosphere for listeners who appreciate both fear and humor. Uniquely, a portion of their profits supports charities linked to each case discussed, highlighting their commitment to social responsibility.
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