Oddities & Curiosities

Oddities & Curiosities

A podcast about murder, the paranormal, and other oddities sure to peak your curiosity.

Episodes

May 29, 2024 51 mins

This week we are joined by a familiar face, or voice, Amanda! We are ending the season talking about the darker beginnings of everyone's favorite fairytales. Hear stories like Sleeping Beauty, The Little Mermaid, and Little Red Riding Hood in ways you never have!

historycollection.com, owlcation.com, list25.com

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This week's episode will surely give you the creeps, it did me! We will talk about an odd serial killer in Dallas in the 1990's named Charles Albright.

grunge.com, oxygen.com, killerpedia.com, wikipedia.org

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This week's story is a puzzling mystery. I'll be discussing silent film star Rudolph Valentino's beautiful tiger's eye ring and the curse that surrounds it. What do you think? Is the ring cursed?

grunge.com, theguardian.com, thesccarechamber.com, 13society.com

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May 8, 2024 29 mins

The Hale-Bopp Comet was a sight to behold. However, no one could have guessed what would happen as it would travel across the US. This week I'll tell you all about Ti and Do, TELAH, and what it's like to be part of one of the most obscure religious cults of the 70's.

allthatsinteresting.com, history.com

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May 1, 2024 24 mins

Black widow Granny? There is a bit of a twist in this week's case. Sometimes people just aren't what they appear to be. Grab your favorite hump day treat to get you through this one!

nbcnews.com, cbsnews.com, en.wikipedia.com, oxygen.com

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April 24, 2024 23 mins

This week's true crime story is a little less murder-y. I'm going to tell you a little story involving a hockey team, a teenage owner, and waste management. Suit up and get ready. It's game on!

nypost.com, en.wikipedia.com, dbtrashers.com

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April 17, 2024 34 mins

Bermuda, Bahama, come on pretty mama! This week I'm diving into the Bermuda Triangle. (Pun intended of course!) Is it a wormhole? Aliens? Gas bubbles? Or just plain old bad weather? Let me know what you think!

discovermagazine.com, allthatsinteresting.com, marineinsight.com


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April 10, 2024 22 mins

This week's story is not one of fiction. It can be compared to American Horror Story's first season though. We are talking about the unfortunate events that took place within the walls of the Los Feliz Murder House in California.

Atlasobscura.com, nypost.com, la.curbed.com

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April 3, 2024 24 mins

This week's topic was suggested by you, the listener! I am talking about the bizarre, unsolved case of Missy Bevers. Since this is an active case, if you have any information please contact the Midlothian Police Department at (972) 775-3333.

Cbsnews.com, grunge.com, allthatsinteresting.com

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March 27, 2024 21 mins

This week I talk about an amazing phenomenon. There are many opinions on near death experiences. What's yours?

Psychologytoday.com, theclever.com

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March 20, 2024 27 mins

This week's case is an odd one! We will explore the dark side of New Orleans and learn some quirks about the Goth scene there.

Wistv.com, Investigation Discovery Dead of Night Bourbon St Bloodbath Season 1 Episode 3

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March 13, 2024 53 mins

This week the shenanigans ensued! I welcomed back previous podcast guests Faith and Amber with Moonlit Artisans. We take a shallow, and intoxicated, dive into the world of the Fae. You can find their artwork at moonlitartisans.com.

thepeculiarbrunette.com, learningreligions.com


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March 6, 2024 37 mins

This week I'm bringing you tales of mystery, mayhem, murder, and intrigue. We are exploring the legends and practices of two very elusive secret societies, the Skull and Bones Society and the Hellfire Club.


Allthatsinteresting.com, britannica.com, wikipedia.org, grunge.com, historyhustle.com

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February 28, 2024 24 mins

Getting a little weird this week with a paranormal mystery. Join me on this journey to Mel's Hole in Washington State.

Seattletravel.com, dailyrecordnews.com, allthatsinteresting.com, grunge.com

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February 21, 2024 22 mins

This week I'm bringing you a tale of a real-life Dexter Morgan. A "vigilante" ex-cop on a rampage. I am talking about Manuel Pardo.

Wikipedia.org, cbsnews.com, tampabay.com

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February 14, 2024 27 mins

Happy Valentine's Day, Oddballs! Love is in the air, and it comes in many forms. Some healthier than others. The couples this week have a toxic kind of love. I'll be talking about the crimes of Ray and Faye Copeland and the murder of Adrianne Jones.

Sources: Investigationdiscovery.com, thoughtco.com, bizarrepedia.com



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February 7, 2024 20 mins

This cemetery has tons of history and mystery. There are tales of Victorian celebrities, menageries, vampires, and ghosts. There is something for everyone in my first episode of Season 6.


Sources: Britannica.com, atlasobscura.com, lookup.london, amyscrypt.com

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December 6, 2023 60 mins

This week we are getting into the Christmas spirit in true O&C fashion. This year we will talk Icelandic Folklore and the horrific crimes of Ronald Gene Simmons. We hope you have a Yule Cat, Yule Lads, Gryla free holiday season!

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November 29, 2023 17 mins

This week is a little different. The episode is based on an email we got from one of our wonderful listeners, Nicole K. Enjoy!


Sources: wamu.org, research.fairfaxcounty.gov, ranker.com

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November 22, 2023 68 mins

This week we try to jazz up the awfully morbid topic of axe murders. In our opinion, at this point, owning an axe should be a crime with how often they are used as weapons of opportunity. Join us for the tales of the Axe man of New Orleans and Frankie Silver.

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