Stranger Happenings
Stranger Happenings is a show about strange and unusual history, hauntings, cases, and bizarre occurrences. Join us, as we shed a little light. Pick up a Stranger Happenings shirt through Monster Bob Decals on Etsy! (Check episode notes for a link.)
Episodes
31 episodes
Episode 32: Mokele Mbembe
What's that beast stomping through the forests of Congo? Is it a leftover Dinosaur - something bigger than a rhinoceros that hippos fear? In this episode, we chat about the Mokele Mbembe - a cryptid supposedly seen and heard in the ...
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Episode 31: Theosophy
Theosophy was a religion founded in the United States by Russian Helena Blavatsky whose teachings draw mainly from her writings. This episode covers Theosophy's history, what it is, and how it changed over time. Thanks for listening and...
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Episode 30: Gulf Breeze Incident
Thirty whole episodes?! Today we chat about the Gulf Breeze Incident in Gulf Breeze, Florida, near Pensacola. We chat about Ed's and other local's experiences during 1987/88, chat a bit about the history of the area, and note when the first UFO...
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Episode 29: Poveglia Island
We've returned once more after a busy fall and holiday season. Join us as we take a trip to Italy to visit Poveglia Island. We discuss the history of the Island (inhabited since the 400s) and it's various uses through to the present day. We cha...
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Episode 28: Mabon/Autumn Equinox
We're backkkkkkkk! Again! After a very busy time, the gang is back to chat about Mabon, which starts today! We chat about what Mabon means, its relatively short modern history with the name of Mabon and it's much longer history as a celebration...
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Episode 27: Local Lore to End the Summer
We've had a really busy July, so to jump back into things, after a couple multi-episode topics we thought we'd sit back, relax and share some more local lore as summer winds down. We cover some spooky stories and cryptids from Indiana, Ohio, an...
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Episode 26: L. Ron Hubbard Pt. 2: Dianetics, Scientology, and charismatic racket
Let's finish up our series on Lafayette! We start with the creation of Dianetics and go through the rest of L. Ron's racket, life, and eventual demise. There's laughter, horrible singing, and sound effects this episode, enjoy! Thank you for lis...
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Episode 25: Lafayette Ronald Hubbard: Charismatic Racket Pt.1
We have another double feature on our hands! Join the gang as we walk through the life of Lafayette Ronald Hubbard (L. Ron Hubbard) and cover the rise and kind of fall of Dianetics and the creation of Scientology. Hope you're ready for some lau...
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Episode 24: Jack Parsons: Rockets & Magic (Pt. 2)
It is the second part of our Jack Parsons double feature! We continue through the rest of Parsons' life, talking about his work, magick, general hedonism and interest in Thelema. Our friend Jake from
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Episode 23: Jack Parsons: Rockets & Magic (Part:1)
Surprise! It's part one of our accidental double feature about Jack Parsons!Big E. Feets brought friendly cryptid, Jake Williams, to join us. Make sure to check him out over at The Flask ...
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Episode 22: Vampires Pt. 3: From Polidori to Now
In the final installment of our series on Vampires, we begin with when the word Vampire entered the dictionary, and discuss the first fictional books about vampires. We talk various vampire stories and the modern vampire culture that exists.
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Episode 21: Friday the 13th!
It's Friday the 13th! Today we are discussing the origins and history of Friday the 13th. We talk about some of the lore and history behind negativity associated with Friday and the number 13. Into the history of Friday the 13th itself, from th...
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Episode 20: Vampires! Pt. 2: Ancient Greece to the early 1800s
In the second installment of vampiric lore and history, we begin in ancient Greece (with a quick back pedal to cover some items we discovered during research), and roll through history to the early 1800s. We cover myths of blood sucking critter...
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Episode 19: Vampires! Pt. I: Lilith & Sex Demons
For the first of a three part series, we discuss the history of Vampires! Since the time of Mesopotamia, Sumer, and Babylon, blood sucking creatures have haunted human mythology and imagination. In this episode we discuss Lilith and her origins...
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Episode 18: Sleep Paralysis
Join the gang as we talk about Sleep Paralysis, what it can all mean, and common symptoms and hallucinations. Thanks for listening and join our Stranger Happ...
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Episode 17: Local Lore & Ghost Stories
It's story time! Come along as Bill, Jamie, and Todd share the stories that fascinate them from their respective hollers. In the episode we'll regale you with the lore and stories of the Loveland Frogmen, Hope Furnace, Burnt House, WV, the Head...
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Episode 16: Time Slips!
Time slips or time anomalies or temporal distortions are changes in a person's perception time. They manifest in different ways, sometimes as lost time, other times as seemingly time traveling. Many stories of time slips tell of people suddenly...
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Episode 15: Mardi Gras: From Lupercalia to today
EVERYTHING IS CONNECTED - come with the gang as we explore the origins of Mardi Gras beginning around Proto-Indo-Europe (PIE) through to the months long celebrations across the world today. We discuss the seeming inter-connectedness of everythi...
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Episode 14: The Constantinos: Phantastic or Phonies?
In this episode (suggested by listener Rhiannon Abbot - Thank you!) We look into the life, tragic end, and missing legacy of Mark and Debby Constantino and their Electronic Voice Phenomenon (EVP) work. This episode does come with a Trig...
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Episode 13: Oldest Inns in the UK
Join us in today's episode as discuss the oldest Inns in the UK and their potential hauntings. We talk about why its hard to gauge who actually holds the title and discuss 4 different Inns; one of which you've probably heard of! Please ...
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Episode 12: Eastern State Penitentiary
Join us this week as we dive into the history, infamous inmates, escapes, and stories of Eastern State Penitentiary (ESP) in Philadelphia, PA. We discuss the history that lead to the creation of ESP and a bit of the ideology that informed the p...
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Episode 11: Rotherwood Mansion
Happy New Year! Stranger Happenings has finally returned! Special thanks to listener Adriana Brooke Baker-Burkett for suggesting this topic! Today, we discuss the history of Rotherwood Mansion in Kingsport, Tennessee and the ghosts that (maybe)...
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Episode 10: Gift Bringers And Punishers
In final episode of our two part winter holiday series we talk about traditions and myths related to Santa, Santa like figures, and their sidekicks from throughout Europe. We talk about Krampus, Yule Cat, Yule lads, and many others! Thank...
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Episode 9: Holiday Ghosts
This week begins our two part series on Holiday legends. This week, we'll talk of Holiday ghosts! Todd tells us a wonderful starting to kick off our series and we cover the Wild Hunt and talk about why we probably loved telling ghost stor...
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