House of Whimsical Terror

House of Whimsical Terror

A podcast for fantastical tales of the supernatural. Listen as each short episode unveils real stories you haven’t heard from people just like you.

Episodes

June 29, 2025 10 mins

Zombies! Mary's terrifying research delights us with fabulous stories of the reanimation of corpses with a history that dates back to ancient times. Come listen...

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Back in the wild west of Arizona, we have a tale of treachery and weirdness too wild to believe, but it's true - Come listen... 

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June 15, 2025 18 mins

Iconic and incredibly haunted, Old Mesilla has a story with mystery, and murder. Esther and Mary explore it all - Come listen... 

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June 8, 2025 6 mins

Hauntings and history come together as Esther and Mary visit the iconic La Posta de Mesilla. Eerie stories, delicious recipes and a dash of spirits - Come listen... 

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Dastardly deeds, mysterious medical concoctions and more mischief. Join us for an exploration - Come listen...

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May 25, 2025 14 mins

Creepy camping and more stories from our campfire ghost party - Come listen... 

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May 18, 2025 15 mins

Another Tucson Campfire story. Visitations from the recently dead, a spirit who loves kitchen appliances, and more! Join us in Esther's backyard for some true, eerie tales by some of our favorite people. Even Mary tells a personal story in this one! Come listen!

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May 11, 2025 6 mins

A Tucson Campfire story! Join us in Esther's backyard where her audio is dismal, but Eric's Story is great! So many mishaps in the recording of this and you'll have to experience them with us. Come Listen!

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May 4, 2025 6 mins

What terrifying beings lurk in a child's bedroom at night? Jenn tells us her chilling tale in another episode from our Tucson campfire series. Come listen!

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April 27, 2025 8 mins

Our Tucson Campfire Series begins tonight - our first story takes us to a small mountain town in Texas with big chills! Go grab some peach ice cream and come listen...

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The Superstition Mountains have long been a place of mystery and eerie happenings. Join in exploring the area -and some curious Arizona tales. Come listen!

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Headless pirates, a ghost pirate wedding, other odd pirate occurrences! It's all about pirates, 'mateys! Come Listen!

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April 6, 2025 7 mins

People still fall prey or actively sign themselves up to be fervent bearers of their leader’s message. They forgo the love of their families, sometimes sacrifice physical well-being, food, or saving to be part of the group. Some cults are political, some religious, some both.  Our tales today examine a few unusual cults. Come Listen!

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Body collectors, Black Death, and diseased vapors are a sampling of the creepy things we uncover in this episode. Put on your plague mask and join us! Come listen!

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Welcome to a special surprise episode, recorded from the haunted decks of the RMS Queen Mary in Long Beach, CA. Joined by our friends Mel and Ash, we dive into the eerie tales and rich history of this legendary ocean liner. Once a luxurious vessel for celebrities and a significant troopship during World War II, the Queen Mary now stands as a fascinating relic filled with ghost stories and wartime secrets. Discover encounters with s...

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March 16, 2025 8 mins

Spooky Road Trip ahead! Ride along with us as we travel the haunted highways and byways, and maybe even try a date shake from a roadside attraction! Come listen!

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Liberté, Egalité, et Fraternité! Are you curious about the eerie and gruesome things Mary discovered about her favorite revolutions? This one is so good! Come listen...

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March 2, 2025 32 mins

Our colleague, Amy, joins us to tell of the scary and unexplainable events surrounding the school buildings where we work. She's a great storyteller! Come listen!

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The belief that ancestors’ lives continue past physical death and can influence events and conditions today is something more common than you may think. Midnight Circle explores rituals and practices of communing with dead ancestors. Come listen!

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February 16, 2025 17 mins

Lovely flowers, deadly ones, grace the House of Whimsical Terror at our latest Midnight Circle. Esther loves the beauty of poison gardens and Mary found some terrific ones. Come listen!

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