
Each episode investigates the dark side of history, eerie moments, paranormal curses and true crime. Calmly told, deeply researched and quietly unsettling. New episodes release biweekly, Thursdays at 7am EST.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 184 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ComedyHistory | |||

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We are back and off schedule again - Katie covers the historic Radium Girls case.
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This week Grace covers the Stanford Prison Experiment led by Philip Zimbardo in August of 1971.
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We are finally back and better(ish) than ever!
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This week Katie dives into the history of Corpse Medicine, also known as medical cannibalism... more
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This week Katie covers the disappearance of Ana Walshe and the trial of her husband Brian Walshe.
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Awesome podcast! If you like the and that's why we drink podcast, you will love this. It is truly a gem.
This podcast is interesting and the hosts are two of the most fun and relatable I’ve heard. They are intelligent and humorous with very few annoying quirks (sadly, so many podcasts are ruined by the hosts annoying habits such as mispronunciation of words, misusing words, or unpleasant voices).
Keep up your roll ladies~you’re doing great!
Grace and Katie have great discussions varying from true crime to supernatural, they are very respectful and interesting. I love hearing their perspectives and some of their personal tangents have me laughing out loud.
Love listen to Grace and Katie!! So much good content and attention detail!! I’m always excited to hear the latest tales and what goofy things are happening in their own lives. Thanks for always making great stuff.
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This show explores the darker facets of history, eerie folklore, supernatural folklore, and true crime, delivered in a calm, research-driven, and lightly humorous style. Episodes blend historical storytelling with investigative notes, personal banter, and a penchant for pondering whether a tale is real or fake. Listeners are drawn to deep dives into ancient practices, infamous cases, and haunted legends, all packaged with a conversational, accessible tone that keeps macabre topics approachable. A standout with this program is the seamless mix of rigorous research and relatable, offbeat humor from two co-hosts, along with frequent forays into audience-shared stories and modern pop culture tangents that keep the narrative engaging from start ... more
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