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Ghoulish Tendencies
Hosted by Gabi Fiore & Kim Douthit · EN
A podcast that blends worldly creepy historic places, ghost stories, legends, lore and true crime together for the spookiest neopolitan content you've ever heard.
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Vampires of New Orleans: The Carter Brothers
Oct 2501:17:31Tap to summarizeSink your teeth into our second tale of one of New Orleans’ darkest vampire legends: the Carter Brothers. Dockworkers by day, blood-drinkers by night, these two anomalies still haunt the streets of the French Quarter, with their 1932 case of vampiric crime, courtroom drama, and mysterious vanishings that blurred the line between fact and folklore. From vanished bodies to mental health myths and Anne Rice parallels, this one’s part history, part hysteria, and all haunt. Perfect part deaux for this spooky season!Edited by Maxwell Holechek
Transcribe →Vampires of New Orleans: Comte & Jacques St. Germain
Oct 1401:12:00Tap to summarizeThis spooky season, we dive into two of New Orleans’ most enduring vampire legends: Count St. Germain, the mysterious European aristocrat who fascinated Enlightenment courts and allegedly discovered the secret to eternal youth, and Jacques St. Germain, his 20th-century doppelgänger who hosted lavish parties and may have left more than wine stains behind.We’ll unravel the historical breadcrumbs, sift through the lore, and ask the age-old question: are these men merely the products of high-society gossip and gothic imagination… or is immortality hiding in plain sight on Royal Street?Stay tuned for part 2, where we continue our descent into New Orleans’ shadowy past, more legends, more mystery, and maybe even a few more vampires if you're lucky.Edited by Max Holechek
Transcribe →Death House Landlady: Dorothea Puente, Part One
Feb 26, 202501:13:04Tap to summarizeIn November of 1988, detectives are called to the boardinghouse of Dorothea Puente to investigate the disappearance of one of her residents and are quickly shocked as bodies start to be unearthed. In the first part of our two-part episode, we look at Dorothea Puente's childhood, her life, and what may have led a woman to commit such horrific crimes. Edited by Maxwell Holechek
Transcribe →The Casket Girls & The Old Ursuline Convent 2.0
Feb 11, 202501:16:45Tap to summarizeNew Orleans' eerie past comes to life as we revisit the legend of the Casket Girls—18th-century brides-to-be whose arrival sparked sinister vampire lore. From the Ursuline Convent’s sealed shutters to a chilling 1978 paranormal mystery, we unravel this infamous tale's history, myth, and haunting legacy. Join us on our second rendition and updated, re-researched version! Find our original episode at our Patreon at patreon.com/GhoulishTendencies. Edited by Max Holechek
Transcribe →Unsolved? The Flannan Isle Mystery
Jan 29, 202501:10:15Tap to summarizeIn December of 1900, three lighthouse keepers working the Flannan Isle lighthouse disappeared in a mystery that remains “unsolved” even today. What happened to the keepers? Was it something supernatural? Or does the mystery have a more logical answer?Edited by Max Holechek
Transcribe →Heaven's Gate: The End, Part Two
Jan 14, 202501:38:30Tap to summarizeIn this part two episode, we continue our exploration of Heaven's Gate, focusing on the group's evolution during the 90s, their adoption of technology, and Marshall Applewhite’s increasingly apocalyptic teachings that culminated in the tragic mass suicide of 1997. We delve into the psychological, social, and cultural factors that contributed to the group's beliefs, their reliance on sci-fi themes described in Star Trek, and the profound impact on survivors, families, and society. Join us as we analyze the legacy of Heaven’s Gate, exploring how collective belief and charismatic leadership led to one of the most haunting chapters in modern history.TW: This episode discusses suicide.Audio edited by Max Holechek
Transcribe →Heaven's Gate: The Beginning, Part One
Jan 3, 202501:33:28Tap to summarizeJoin us as we delve into the fascinating and chilling story of Heaven's Gate, the UFO cult. In Part One of this two-part episode, we explore the early days of this enigmatic group, led by Marshall Applewhite and Bonnie Nettles, whose blend of Christian apocalypticism, UFO beliefs, and strict communal life captivated followers and led to one of the most infamous cult stories in modern history. We discuss how ordinary people were drawn into a movement that promised salvation among the stars and ultimately ended in tragedy. Trigger warning: this episode discusses themes of suicide.Edited by Max Holecheck
Transcribe →Cursed Movies: Cannibal Holocaust
Dec 17, 202401:29:48Tap to summarizeIn 1980, a horror film was released that was so shocking and so controversial, it was banned in 50 countries.Ruggero Deodato’s Cannibal Holocaust is one of the most infamous horror films ever produced. To this day it prompts debate and strong emotions from all who have seen it. But how did this movie come about? What was it like filming such an intense movie? And is its legacy cursed? TW: Animal cruelty.Edited by Maxwell Holechek
Transcribe →Bound by Flesh: The Strange and Morbid History of Anthropodermic Books
Dec 4, 202400:56:54Tap to summarizeJoin us as we uncover the chilling history of books bound in human skin, also known as anthropodermic books. Once symbols of prestige for physicians and collectors in the 18th and 19th centuries, these macabre artifacts have recently been a hot topic of critical ethical debates. We explore the science behind identifying these bindings, their historical context, the troubling lack of consent surrounding their creation, and the stories of the people who made them. Audio editing by Max Holechek
Transcribe →Fort Worden: Misery, Mystery & Murder
Nov 20, 202401:42:40Tap to summarizeJoin us and special guest, Jake Rice of Ghostly Activities aka GHOST DADDY himself, as we delve into the spirits of Fort Worden. We get into the dark history, malicious murders, and an actual paranormal investigation with plenty of *evidence*.Trigger warning: talk of suicide.Audio edited by Maxwell Holechek
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