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Macabre Mondays
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Welcome to Macabre Mondays! Where mystery meets the macabre. Some people start their week with coffee. We (mainly Ale) prefer ghosts, mysteries, and things that go bump in the night. Join Alejandra, a lifelong storyteller with a fascination for the strange, the sinister, and the spooky as she shares chilling tales with her husband Tom, who's hearing them for the first time. There's a little bit of marriage, mystery, and some mayhem, all in a weekly escape into the darker side of life.
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The Strange Side of Elvis Presley: UFOs, Visions & The Search for Something More
5d ago01:07:47Tap to summarizeMost people know Elvis Presley as the King of Rock and Roll. But behind the fame, sold-out shows, and cultural phenomenon was a man searching for answers to life's biggest questions.From the loss of his twin brother at birth to his fascination with spirituality, reincarnation, UFOs, numerology, and the possibility of life beyond what we can see, Elvis spent much of his life exploring ideas far outside the spotlight. Along the way, he developed beliefs and experiences that continue to spark debate decades after his death.In this episode, we dive into the strange and lesser-known side of Elvis Presley, exploring the stories, claims, and theories that reveal a very different side of one of the most famous people who ever lived.🎧 Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast hosted by Alejandra and her husband Tom. Each week, storyteller and spooky enthusiast Ale unpacks some of the most haunting cases she’s researched, dragging her husband along for the ride, whether he’s ready for it or not. He’s hearing it all for the first time… just like you.New here? Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen.Your guides through the strange, the sinister, and the spooky…For photos of todays episode visit our social handles or our website to learn more.Join us each week as we delve into the world where mystery meets the macabre: Instagram: @macabremondayspodcast Facebook: Macabre Mondays Podcast YouTube: @macabremondayspodcast TikTok: @macabremondayspodcast X: @macabremondays_ 📬 Want to give us a scare? Email us at: macabremondayspodcast@gmail.comSources listed on our site!Disclaimer: Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast created for informational and entertainment purposes only. All information discussed in this episode has been compiled from publicly available sources, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that every detail is complete or free of error. The views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts and do not represent any law enforcement agency, court, or official organization. This content may include graphic descriptions of violence, which may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener and viewer discretion is advised. Macabre Mondays does not condone or glorify criminal behavior.
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The Max Headroom Broadcast Intrusion: Chicago's Unsolved TV Hijacking
2w ago00:49:12Tap to summarizeOn the night of November 22, 1987, television viewers across Chicago witnessed something that shouldn't have been possible.During two separate broadcasts, an unknown person wearing a Max Headroom mask suddenly hijacked local television signals and appeared on screen, delivering a bizarre stream of nonsense, strange jokes, and unsettling behavior before disappearing just as quickly as they arrived.More than three decades later, nobody has ever been identified, arrested, or publicly connected to the intrusion.In this episode, we dive into one of the strangest unsolved mysteries in broadcasting history, explore how the hijacking happened, examine the leading theories about who was responsible, and ask the question that still lingers today.. who was behind the mask?🎧 Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast hosted by Alejandra and her husband Tom. Each week, storyteller and spooky enthusiast Ale unpacks some of the most haunting cases she’s researched, dragging her husband along for the ride, whether he’s ready for it or not. He’s hearing it all for the first time… just like you.New here? Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen.Your guides through the strange, the sinister, and the spooky…For photos of todays episode visit our social handles or our website to learn more.Join us each week as we delve into the world where mystery meets the macabre: Instagram: @macabremondayspodcast Facebook: Macabre Mondays Podcast YouTube: @macabremondayspodcast TikTok: @macabremondayspodcast X: @macabremondays_ 📬 Want to give us a scare? Email us at: macabremondayspodcast@gmail.comSources listed on our site!Disclaimer: Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast created for informational and entertainment purposes only. All information discussed in this episode has been compiled from publicly available sources, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that every detail is complete or free of error. The views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts and do not represent any law enforcement agency, court, or official organization. This content may include graphic descriptions of violence, which may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener and viewer discretion is advised. Macabre Mondays does not condone or glorify criminal behavior.
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The Disappearance of Asha Degree
May 2500:53:50Tap to summarizeIn the early morning hours of February 14, 2000, nine-year-old Asha Degree disappeared from her home in Shelby, North Carolina.Witnesses reported seeing a young girl walking alone along Highway 18 in the middle of a storm. Days later, searchers found possible traces of her. Months later, her backpack surfaced buried miles away. And for years, the case seemed frozen in time.But more than two decades later, investigators announced new evidence, new searches, and a direction nobody expected.Today we’re breaking down the timeline, from the night Asha vanished to the most recent developments in one of North Carolina’s most talked-about missing person cases, Shelbys Sweetheart. 🎧 Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast hosted by Alejandra and her husband Tom. Each week, storyteller and spooky enthusiast Ale unpacks some of the most haunting cases she’s researched, dragging her husband along for the ride, whether he’s ready for it or not. He’s hearing it all for the first time… just like you.New here? Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen.Your guides through the strange, the sinister, and the spooky…For photos of todays episode visit our social handles or our website to learn more.Join us each week as we delve into the world where mystery meets the macabre: Instagram: @macabremondayspodcast Facebook: Macabre Mondays Podcast YouTube: @macabremondayspodcast TikTok: @macabremondayspodcast X: @macabremondays_ 📬 Want to give us a scare? Email us at: macabremondayspodcast@gmail.comSources listed on our site!Disclaimer: Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast created for informational and entertainment purposes only. All information discussed in this episode has been compiled from publicly available sources, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that every detail is complete or free of error. The views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts and do not represent any law enforcement agency, court, or official organization. This content may include graphic descriptions of violence, which may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener and viewer discretion is advised. Macabre Mondays does not condone or glorify criminal behavior.
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Dear David Haunting: The Viral Twitter Story That Terrified the Internet
May 1801:22:12Tap to summarizeIn 2017, artist Adam Ellis posted a tweet claiming his apartment was being haunted by the ghost of a dead child named Dear David. What started as a strange sleep paralysis experience quickly spiraled into eerie photos, unsettling videos, mysterious phone calls, and thousands of people following the story in real time online.In today’s Spooky episode of Macabre Mondays, we break down the entire Dear David timeline chronologically, from the first nightmare to the disturbing footage that made the internet question whether this was an elaborate horror story.. or something much stranger.Adam Ellis Twitter Thread🎧 Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast hosted by Alejandra and her husband Tom. Each week, storyteller and spooky enthusiast Ale unpacks some of the most haunting cases she’s researched, dragging her husband along for the ride, whether he’s ready for it or not. He’s hearing it all for the first time… just like you.New here? Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen.Your guides through the strange, the sinister, and the spooky…For photos of todays episode visit our social handles or our website to learn more.Join us each week as we delve into the world where mystery meets the macabre: Instagram: @macabremondayspodcast Facebook: Macabre Mondays Podcast YouTube: @macabremondayspodcast TikTok: @macabremondayspodcast X: @macabremondays_ 📬 Want to give us a scare? Email us at: macabremondayspodcast@gmail.comSources listed on our site!Disclaimer: Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast created for informational and entertainment purposes only. All information discussed in this episode has been compiled from publicly available sources, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that every detail is complete or free of error. The views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts and do not represent any law enforcement agency, court, or official organization. This content may include graphic descriptions of violence, which may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener and viewer discretion is advised. Macabre Mondays does not condone or glorify criminal behavior.
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The Doppelgänger Phenomenon: Why People Keep Seeing Their Double
May 1100:54:57Tap to summarizeFor centuries, people around the world have reported seeing doubles of themselves and others, sometimes as warnings, sometimes as omens, and sometimes with no explanation at all. In this episode, we dive into the strange phenomenon of doppelgängers, from eerie historical accounts involving Abraham Lincoln and Emilie Sagée to modern-day “Twin Strangers” projects where unrelated people discover someone who looks exactly like them.Are doppelgängers paranormal? Psychological? A glitch in the matrix? Or maybe.. something even stranger? Tonight, we explore the stories, science, folklore, and unsettling patterns behind one of history’s most fascinating (and strange as hell) phenomena.Find your doppelganger here at your own risk! lol🎧 Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast hosted by Alejandra and her husband Tom. Each week, storyteller and spooky enthusiast Ale unpacks some of the most haunting cases she’s researched, dragging her husband along for the ride, whether he’s ready for it or not. He’s hearing it all for the first time… just like you.New here? Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen.Your guides through the strange, the sinister, and the spooky…For photos of todays episode visit our social handles or our website to learn more.Join us each week as we delve into the world where mystery meets the macabre: Instagram: @macabremondayspodcast Facebook: Macabre Mondays Podcast YouTube: @macabremondayspodcast TikTok: @macabremondayspodcast X: @macabremondays_ 📬 Want to give us a scare? Email us at: macabremondayspodcast@gmail.comSources listed on our site!Disclaimer: Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast created for informational and entertainment purposes only. All information discussed in this episode has been compiled from publicly available sources, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that every detail is complete or free of error. The views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts and do not represent any law enforcement agency, court, or official organization. This content may include graphic descriptions of violence, which may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener and viewer discretion is advised. Macabre Mondays does not condone or glorify criminal behavior.
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The Romanovs & Rasputin Pt. 2: The Fall of an Empire
May 401:05:19Tap to summarizeAfter the death of Grigori Rasputin… nothing changed.In Part 2, we follow the final months of the Romanov family as Russia collapses into revolution. From protests in the streets to the abdication (iykyk) of Tsar Nicholas II, the royal family’s fate takes a turn that would shock the world.We also break down the decades of mystery that followed, including the story of Anastasia, the claims of survival, and the discoveries that finally revealed what really happened.🎧 Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast hosted by Alejandra and her husband Tom. Each week, storyteller and spooky enthusiast Ale unpacks some of the most haunting cases she’s researched, dragging her husband along for the ride, whether he’s ready for it or not. He’s hearing it all for the first time… just like you.New here? Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen.Your guides through the strange, the sinister, and the spooky…For photos of todays episode visit our social handles or our website to learn more.Join us each week as we delve into the world where mystery meets the macabre: Instagram: @macabremondayspodcast Facebook: Macabre Mondays Podcast YouTube: @macabremondayspodcast TikTok: @macabremondayspodcast X: @macabremondays_ 📬 Want to give us a scare? Email us at: macabremondayspodcast@gmail.comSources listed on our site!Disclaimer: Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast created for informational and entertainment purposes only. All information discussed in this episode has been compiled from publicly available sources, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that every detail is complete or free of error. The views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts and do not represent any law enforcement agency, court, or official organization. This content may include graphic descriptions of violence, which may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener and viewer discretion is advised. Macabre Mondays does not condone or glorify criminal behavior.
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The Romanovs & Rasputin Pt. 1: The Man Who Gained the Tsar’s Trust
Apr 2701:00:28Tap to summarizeBefore the fall of the Romanov family, there was a man who somehow made his way into their inner circle.In Part 1, we break down the rise of Grigori Rasputin, from a Siberian peasant to a trusted figure inside the royal palace. We walk through the state of Russia leading up to the revolution, the pressure on Tsar Nicholas II and Alexandra, and the moment Rasputin gained their trust through their son, Alexei.As his influence grows, so do the rumors, the tension, and the fear surrounding him… leading up to one of the most talked-about deaths in history.🎧 Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast hosted by Alejandra and her husband Tom. Each week, storyteller and spooky enthusiast Ale unpacks some of the most haunting cases she’s researched, dragging her husband along for the ride, whether he’s ready for it or not. He’s hearing it all for the first time… just like you.New here? Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen.Your guides through the strange, the sinister, and the spooky…For photos of todays episode visit our social handles or our website to learn more.Join us each week as we delve into the world where mystery meets the macabre: Instagram: @macabremondayspodcast Facebook: Macabre Mondays Podcast YouTube: @macabremondayspodcast TikTok: @macabremondayspodcast X: @macabremondays_ 📬 Want to give us a scare? Email us at: macabremondayspodcast@gmail.comSources listed on our site!Disclaimer: Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast created for informational and entertainment purposes only. All information discussed in this episode has been compiled from publicly available sources, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that every detail is complete or free of error. The views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts and do not represent any law enforcement agency, court, or official organization. This content may include graphic descriptions of violence, which may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener and viewer discretion is advised. Macabre Mondays does not condone or glorify criminal behavior.
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Listener Confessions Pt. 4
Apr 2000:44:57Tap to summarizeTonight, we’re handing the mic over to you.In todays Listeners Confessions episode, we dive into real stories sent in by our Macabre Mob, each one more chilling than the last. From a face to face encounter with a black eyed child (yes… those black-eyed kids 👀), to eerie backroads that feel like they don’t want you to leave, to unexplained hitchhikers who may not have ever been there at all.We also get into the kind of experiences that hit a little too close to home. Sleep paralysis. Shadow figures watching from the corners. And something even more unsettling, shadows that don’t just watch but maybe, they mimic? Huge shoutout to everyone who submitted their stories. You guys make these episodes what they are! And thank you to Paul and user_jaydolf for sharing your stories.🎧 Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast hosted by Alejandra and her husband Tom. Each week, storyteller and spooky enthusiast Ale unpacks some of the most haunting cases she’s researched, dragging her husband along for the ride, whether he’s ready for it or not. He’s hearing it all for the first time… just like you.New here? Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen.Your guides through the strange, the sinister, and the spooky…For photos of todays episode visit our social handles or our website to learn more.Join us each week as we delve into the world where mystery meets the macabre: Instagram: @macabremondayspodcast Facebook: Macabre Mondays Podcast YouTube: @macabremondayspodcast TikTok: @macabremondayspodcast X: @macabremondays_ 📬 Want to give us a scare? Email us at: macabremondayspodcast@gmail.comSources listed on our site!Disclaimer: Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast created for informational and entertainment purposes only. All information discussed in this episode has been compiled from publicly available sources, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that every detail is complete or free of error. The views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts and do not represent any law enforcement agency, court, or official organization. This content may include graphic descriptions of violence, which may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener and viewer discretion is advised. Macabre Mondays does not condone or glorify criminal behavior.
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The Missing Kayaker: Ryan Borgwardt
Apr 1301:08:09Tap to summarizeOn August 11th, 2024, Ryan Borgwardt went kayaking on Big Green Lake in Wisconsin… and never came back.His overturned kayak was found drifting in the water, along with his belongings scattered across the surface. In a lake nearly 200 feet deep, investigators feared he had drowned.For 58 days, search teams combed the lake looking for answers.But as the investigation unfolded, something didn’t sit right. In this episode of Macabre Mondays, we break down the timeline, the search, and the case that turned out to be far more complicated than it first appeared.🎧 Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast hosted by Alejandra and her husband Tom. Each week, storyteller and spooky enthusiast Ale unpacks some of the most haunting cases she’s researched, dragging her husband along for the ride, whether he’s ready for it or not. He’s hearing it all for the first time… just like you.New here? Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen.Your guides through the strange, the sinister, and the spooky…For photos of todays episode visit our social handles or our website to learn more.Join us each week as we delve into the world where mystery meets the macabre: Instagram: @macabremondayspodcast Facebook: Macabre Mondays Podcast YouTube: @macabremondayspodcast TikTok: @macabremondayspodcast X: @macabremondays_ 📬 Want to give us a scare? Email us at: macabremondayspodcast@gmail.comSources listed on our site!Disclaimer: Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast created for informational and entertainment purposes only. All information discussed in this episode has been compiled from publicly available sources, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that every detail is complete or free of error. The views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts and do not represent any law enforcement agency, court, or official organization. This content may include graphic descriptions of violence, which may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener and viewer discretion is advised. Macabre Mondays does not condone or glorify criminal behavior.
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The Mandela Effect: Why Millions Remember Things That Never Happened
Apr 601:09:10Tap to summarizeWhat if something you clearly remember… was different?In this episode of Macabre Mondays, we dive into the strange unsettling phenomenon known as the Mandela Effect, where thousands, sometimes millions of people share the exact same incorrect memory.From famous movie quotes to iconic logos, we put our memories to the test and uncover just how easily strange the brain can be tricked. Along the way, we explore the psychology behind false memories, how our brains fill in missing details, and why certain memories feel so right… even when they’re not.But for some, the explanation isn’t that simple. Could this all be chalked up to how memory works… or is there something stranger going on?Play along with us and see how many you get right.🎧 Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast hosted by Alejandra and her husband Tom. Each week, storyteller and spooky enthusiast Ale unpacks some of the most haunting cases she’s researched, dragging her husband along for the ride, whether he’s ready for it or not. He’s hearing it all for the first time… just like you.New here? Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen.Your guides through the strange, the sinister, and the spooky…For photos of todays episode visit our social handles or our website to learn more.Join us each week as we delve into the world where mystery meets the macabre: Instagram: @macabremondayspodcast Facebook: Macabre Mondays Podcast YouTube: @macabremondayspodcast TikTok: @macabremondayspodcast X: @macabremondays_ 📬 Want to give us a scare? Email us at: macabremondayspodcast@gmail.comSources listed on our site!Disclaimer: Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast created for informational and entertainment purposes only. All information discussed in this episode has been compiled from publicly available sources, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that every detail is complete or free of error. The views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts and do not represent any law enforcement agency, court, or official organization. This content may include graphic descriptions of violence, which may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener and viewer discretion is advised. Macabre Mondays does not condone or glorify criminal behavior.
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