I migliori Wicked And Weird podcast (2024)

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Loving Unto Death (AKA the Burari Ritualistic Deaths) 42:07

2M ago42:07

42:07

Today, Valentine’s Day, we are bringing you a Wicked, Weird, and Grim treat: we’re going to talk about a man who literally loved his family to death. The Burari ritualistic mass suicide/murders/manslaughter(?) is quite well-known in the true crime world, and our special guest Shreetoma is back to guide us through it. Strap in, its a wild one! --- S…

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A Christmastime True Crime Tale (AKA the Disappearance of the Sodder Children) 52:19

4M ago52:19

52:19

Get Wicked, Weird, and Grim with us as we explore the Christmas tragedy of the Sodder family home fire and the disappearance of five of their ten children. We cover all the theories, down to the nitty gritty, of this sordid tale. We, like most, end up with more questions than answers. What do you think happened that Christmas night in 1945? --- Sen…

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Harbingers of Moth Destruction (AKA the Mothman) 27:11

4M ago27:11

27:11

Get Wicked, Weird, and Grim with us as we dive into a topic you all have requested for MONTHS. Today we cover the mothy monstrous figure of Point Pleasant, West Virginia: the infamous 'Mothman'. This creepy cryptid is ungodly large and ungodly ripped (at least, according to his statue in Point Pleasant). He even has his own annual festival in the t…

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Krampus: Jollymaker & Counselor? (AKA Krampusnacht) 27:50

4M ago27:50

27:50

Get Wicked, Weird, and Grim with us as we explore the festive and fearful event of Krampusnacht. From smut books to 5Ks, Krampus has taken over modern media - but what are the origins to this goat-like figure? Come with us as we dive deep into this Alpine folk figure, his origins, and his legacy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spot…

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Bog Lady from Hell (AKA the Crone of Catskills) 54:41

5M ago54:41

54:41

Get Wicked, Weird, and Grim with us as we uncover the terrifying tale of the Crone of Catskills in all her g(l)ory. From initial hikes to secondary hauntings, this entity is renown for her intense manifestations and unyielding effect. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wicked-weird-and-grim/message…

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Nazi-Killing Girly Pops (AKA The Oversteegen Sisters & Hannie Schaft) 22:35

5M ago22:35

22:35

Get Wicked, Weird, and Grim with us as we discuss the ultimate IT GIRLS: a nazi-killing teen girl gang. These girly pops were the ultimate icons who led an unknown number of individuals to freedom and safety. Let us know what you'd title the Oversteegen sisters' movie by leaving a comment through our exclusive Spotify content! **Content warning…

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Belief, Ghosts, & "Witches" in Bengal (AKA Shreetoma Guest Stars) 56:36

5M ago56:36

56:36

Get Wicked, Weird, and Grim with us as our special guest Shreetoma joins us to discuss the convergences of power, feminism, and the supernatural in Bengal and India more broadly. Despicable Me minions, flesh-eating imps grabbing Hailey Bieber smoothies at Erewhon, and djinns that need to learn consent in regards to hair-stroking abound. Let us know…

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Past the Point of No Return (AKA the Disappearance of Ben McDaniel) 56:33

5M ago56:33

56:33

Get Wicked, Weird, and Grim with us as we discuss the mysterious and tragic disappearance of Ben McDaniel. From illegally cave diving to having the wrong kind of air in his scuba tanks, this disappearance is a wild one. Let us know what you think happened and if you would go cave diving below! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify…

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Prostitute Fae, Holy Cows, and Human Sacrifices (AKA Our Halloween Origins Episode!) 1:20:15

6M ago1:20:15

1:20:15

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! The Grim Sisters are back and better than ever with a new podcast format and our annual Halloween episode! What better day to resurrect from the dead? In this episode we discuss the origins of the holiday of Halloween, corresponding and coinciding holidays and celebrations, and just why we bob for apples, roast chestnuts, and make …

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The Blood Countess of Cachtice (AKA Elizabeth Báthory) 27:28

1y ago27:28

27:28

In this episode, dive Wickedly deep with us into the bloody crimes of the Hungarian Countess Elizabeth Báthory de Ecsed, hailed as one of the most prolific female serial killers of all time. The Blood Countess of Cachtice has been described as everything from a sensual vampire rivaling Dracula himself to being proposed as another wrongly accused "w…

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Gone without a Trace (AKA The Odd Disappearance of Asha Degree) 31:16

1y ago31:16

31:16

This week, get Wicked, Weird, and Grim with us as we discuss the odd and abrupt disappearance of 9 year-old Asha Degree. This case hits especially close to home for us because it is so close to our local area, having happened in Shelby, North Carolina. Caroline particularly remembers the disappearance of Asha because of how much she related to the …

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Ghosts, Golf, & Grad School (AKA the Spectres of St Andrews, Scotland) 46:11

1y ago46:11

46:11

Ara gives heartfelt apologies for the break in episodes but, in her defense: "Grad School is chaotic". This week, we get truly Wicked, Weird, and Grim and set the dark-academic scene at University of St Andrews, Scotland to discuss their haunts, spectres, and ghostywosties (technical term). Ara describes first-hand accounts from St Andrews locals a…

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Consumption, Ghost Balls, and Giant Jesus Statues (AKA Waverly Hills Sanatorium) 59:00

1+ y ago59:00

59:00

After a hiatus due to Ara transplanting to Scotland, this week we dive into the Wicked, Weird, and Grim and discuss "the most terrifying building in America" - the Waverly Hills Sanatorium. We get nitty-gritty with the CDC in discussing tuberculosis, discuss converting a death shute into a slide, talk about some scary ass ghosts (not Timmy, we love…

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The Ten Commandments of the Antichrist (AKA the Georgia Guidestones' Bombing) 58:44

1+ y ago58:44

58:44

This week we dive into the Wicked, Weird, and Grim and discuss the "American Stonehenge" - the Georgia Guidestones - and their recent bombing. Join us as we get off-topic and discuss American occultism, the bastardization of the term communism, and how batshit crazy American conspiracies (and Georgia conservatives) are. Stick around at the end for …

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A Disappearance in Dirty Myrtle (AKA The 13 Year Cold Case of Brittanee Drexel: SOLVED) 35:29

2y ago35:29

35:29

This week, we dive into the Wicked, Weird, and Grim and discuss an infamous case in our local area: the disappearance of Brittanee Drexel in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Join us as we look at this 13-year-old cold case that was only VERY recently solved in MAY of 2022. This is a case with many twists and turns that may leave you with more question…

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Magical Serial Killer or German Rat Handler? You Decide! (AKA The Pied Piper of Hamelin) 21:45

2y ago21:45

21:45

What do rat killers, the ice cream man, and peter pan all have in common? Well, if it's a story to be believed, the musical allure of the Pied Piper of Hamelin. As a haunting and cautionary figure of children's fairytales, this creepy piping dude has quite the reputation, especially in his supposed hometown of Hamelin, Germany. So much so, in fact,…

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Frogger x Cryptid = Wand-Waving Amphibian? (AKA The Loveland Frog) 33:19

2y ago33:19

33:19

We're back with a wonky and wacky one, Weirdos. Join us as we explore the oddest cryptid we've come across yet, and not just because it hails from Ohio.... Hot Damn, It's the Loveland Frog! Now imagine some mixed-up version of a frog and a dwarf, but throw in a wand that creates sparkles that smell like alfalfa and almonds. Not to mention, this cry…

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The Sunflower Seed Curse (AKA Ukraine Freedom Fighters) 16:43

2y ago16:43

16:43

Verified Ukrainian nonprofits Links to War and Colonization Education Verified Middle Eastern/Southern and Central Asian nonprofits This episode is dedicated to Ukrainian freedom fighters and cultural preservationists due to the recent invasion of Ukraine. In today's short episode, Ara discusses the Sunflower Seed Curse, the Holodomor, and Maria Pr…

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Dirty Jobs: Death Rituals Edition (AKA Sin-Eating) 29:04

2y ago29:04

29:04

From Meso-America to Egypt, from Greece to the UK, sin-eating has been around for hundreds of years, most commonly attributed to the Welsh and other insular Celtic communities. In this week's episode, we discuss this gothic death ritual, and the religious and cultural circumstances surrounding it, particularly the impact of the Catholic Church and …

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The Russian Roulette Chaos-Mashup of Cryptids (AKA the Thylacine) 27:36

2y ago27:36

27:36

We are back from suffering from our respective plagues and this week we dive into the Wicked, Weird, and Grim and discuss a cryptically-amazing creature: the thylacine. Join us as we debate whether the thylacine really counts as a cryptid, seeing as it is a very real animal but viewed as 'extinct' by the scientific community at large (but not by al…

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Satan? No, Santa! (AKA Holiday Folklore Figures) 33:39

2+ y ago33:39

33:39

It’s our Holiday episode!! We’re super excited for this episode as we dive into Wicked, Weird, and Grim folkloric holiday figures from around the world. We discuss witches, ogresses, anthropomorphic goat men, and more! Stick around at the end for our infamous bloopers. Wishing you and yours a very happy holiday season. You guys are our present this…

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Native American Heritage Month (Resurgence and Resistance): Residential Schools 35:39

2+ y ago35:39

35:39

This week, we publish a late November episode for Native American Heritage Month, specifically discussing the atrocity that is residential schools. Join us as we discuss the ongoing battle to have colonizer states such as the US and Canada conduct investigations into registered/unregistered residential schools after the discovery of unmarked graves…

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We've Returned from the Dead: The I-70 Strangler 1:20:49

2+ y ago1:20:49

1:20:49

Long time no talk! Wicked, Weird, and Grim is back and better than ever after a brief hiatus. This week, we get down to the nitty gritty and discuss the infamous I-70 Strangler, known also as Brian Smart and/or Herb Baumeister. This tale isn’t just for our True Crime fanatics though - there’s definitely also a haunting aspect to this tale. Tune in …

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HALLOWEEN: We're Paranormal Investigators Now? (AKA The Devil's Tramping Ground) 43:48

2+ y ago43:48

43:48

It’s our 13th episode!! And our Halloween episode!! We’re super excited for this interactive experience as we visit one of North Carolina’s most mysterious and haunted places, and bring you all along with us. This episode also features us NC girls being unable to pronounce North Carolina area names while recording (Sorry Chatham, Uwharries, and App…

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Spoooooooky Short 2: NC Ghosties & The Pale Man 27:57

2+ y ago27:57

27:57

Get ready to get Wicked, Weird, and Grim with the Grim Sisters in our second Spooky Short of this week leading up to Halloween! In this episode, we narrate two short but incredibly scary North Carolina ghost stories and the short story "The Pale Man", accompanied by some pretty awesome sound backing. Dive in and get spooked! --- Send in a voice mes…

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Spoooooooky Short 1: The Headless Horseman & The Georgia Werewolf Girl 24:43

2+ y ago24:43

24:43

Get ready to get Wicked, Weird, and Grim with the Grim Sisters. We’re back from our COVID-related hiatus (blame Ara's immune system), and more Wicked, Weird, and Grim than ever! This week, we’ll be uploading two special “Spooky Shorts” consisting of a couple short stories an episode to lead up to our Halloween episode! In this episode, we discuss t…

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Shouldn’t there be Hair there, Mr. Were? (AKA The Beast of Bray Road) 36:01

2+ y ago36:01

36:01

This week, we dive into the Wicked, Weird, and Grim and discuss a pretty hairy topic: The Beast of Bray Road and its neighboring counterpart, the Dogman. Join us as we explore this odd cryptid dating back to the very beginning of humanity, fangirl over monster-expert Linda Godfrey, and discuss the sexualization of the werewolf (and why his human fo…

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'M' Caves, Cowboys, and Nevada Desert Pine Nuts (AKA The Disappearance of Kenny Veach) 55:58

2+ y ago55:58

55:58

*TW This week, we dive into disturbing disappearance of the nature-loving extreme hiker and amateur Youtuber Kenny Veach in the Nevada Mojave Desert. Join us as we try to uncover the truth behind his disappearance, be it aliens, the air force, murder, or a simple case of a hiking accident. This story is sure to leave you scratching your head in con…

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Boozing, Iron-Tit Hags, and Self-Care Daemons (AKA Harvest Festivals Around the World) 40:00

2+ y ago40:00

40:00

To celebrate the recent autumnal equinox and harvest moon, our episode this week is dedicated to harvest festivals around the world. We discuss the origins of harvest season, as well as the mythology, folklore, and legends from around the world that explain the turn of the seasons. Additionally, we talk about all the great feasts and festivals duri…

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That's it, We Solved the Mystery and it Wasn't Aliens (The Rendlesham Forest Incident AKA “Britain’s Roswell”) 43:01

2+ y ago43:01

43:01

WE SOLVED IT! Tune in to this episode to hear us solve the famed Rendlesham Forest incident, known to many UFO enthusiasts as the "British Roswell". We discuss the ins and outs of this crazy tale, as well as conspiracy theories - from aliens and Soviet Union attacks to radiation leaks and elaborately planned hoaxes. But to hear us crack the case wi…

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The Moaning Myrtle of Mexico (AKA La Llorona) 1:12:40

2+ y ago1:12:40

1:12:40

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, our topic this week is the infamous watery wailer: La Llorona (not Moaning Myrtle). We discuss the political, racial, and social roots behind the Latinx tale and its many offshoots, because Ara - once again and to no one's surprise - had no self-control and used her publication on La Llorona archetypes …

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The Patron Saint of Murder, Revenge, and Cersei Lannister (AKA St. Olga of Kiev) 34:09

2+ y ago34:09

34:09

In this episode, we cover the all-encompassing love between Prince Igor I and Princess Olga of Kiev. Sure, it’s a little Wicked, Weird, and Grim considering Igor was brutally murdered and Olga went on a murderous rampage in retaliation, but that’s just spicy true love. This episode spotlights St. Olga of Kiev, the first female ruler of what is now …

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The Taco Bell Stranger (AKA 'Bad Henry' Louis Wallace) 42:20

2+ y ago42:20

42:20

This week, we dive into the Wicked, Weird, and Grim and discuss our local area's most infamous fast-food felon: the Taco Bell Strangler. Join us as we bash the police, the navy, forensic experts, his public defendant, but most of all, 'Bad Henry' himself. This true-crime story has some of the oddest components we've seen yet, even managing to throw…

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Rikki Tikki Tavi On Steroids (Gef the Talking Mongoose AKA The Dalby Spook) 41:31

2+ y ago41:31

41:31

"I did it for the devilment." - Gef This week's episode is shorter and much less Wicked and Grim than the past two! We recount the story of Gef the "Talking Mongoose", a capricious little fellow who is prone to some nasty swearing, boasts a considerable ego, and is the oddest little ghost-cryptid-mongoose one ever did hear of. Join the Grim Sisters…

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1692 Cancel Culture (AKA The Salem Witch Trials) 1:37:21

2+ y ago1:37:21

1:37:21

“Puritanism is the haunting fear that someone, somewhere, may be happy.” - H.L. Mencken In this episode, we’re talking all things Puritan cancel culture— oops, we meant the Salem Witch Trials. We discuss the events leading up to the infamous witch hysteria, including Puritanical pick-me’s, classic brainwashing, and some good ole demonology. Also fe…

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Avalanches, KGB, and Yeti - Oh my! (AKA The Dyatlov Pass Incident) 1:07:30

2+ y ago1:07:30

1:07:30

Welcome to Wicked, Weird, and Grim, your #1 podcast for a trip through the history of the odd, haunting, and mystifying. In this episode, we discuss the infamous Dyatlov Pass incident. From a Russian Yeti to Aliens, KGB to radiation, we cover it all. Tune in for some surprising twists to the tale, uncovered thanks to some incredible primary source …

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