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Mistress of the Macabre Podcast
Hosted by Sara Tiara · EN
Welcome to the dark side! On this podcast we delve deep into the bowels of history, true crime, mysteries, cryptids, bad medicine, hauntings- anything and everything macabre 🪓🩸🔪⚰️ 🎙 Hosted by model turned mortician @saratiaraxo
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Episode 62, The Gorilla Man Strangler - Part 4
2w ago01:34:20Tap to summarizeWe’re at the finish line! Today we wrap up the series about Earle Leonard Nelson, The Gorilla Man Strangler who murdered at least 22 women across the US and Canada. We will cover his capture, arrest, and I will give you the Sara’s Cliff’s Notes of the trial- because we know that trials suck. We will also cover his execution.#thegorillaman #thedarkstrangler #serialkiller #yeoldentimes #1920scrime #mistressofthemacabre #mistressofthemacabrepodcast #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #mysteries #hauntings #darkhistory #badmedicine #podcastvisuals If you want to see these photos individually, go to the Facebook page or www.mistressofthemacabrepodcast.comFor all photos, follow along on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mistressofthemacabrepodTikTok: tiktok.com/mistressofthemacabrepodYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@MistressoftheMacabrePodcast Or check out the website/blog: www.mistressofthemacabrepodcast.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/mistressofthemacabrepodcastBonus episodes can be found here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mistress-of-the-macabre-podcast/id1620802774?itsct=podcast_box&itscg=30200&ls=1Or here:https://www.mistressofthemacabrepodcast.com/members-only Bonus perks can be accessed here: https://www.patreon.com/mistressofthemacabrepodcastSources: Bestial by Harold SchechterThe Big Book of Serial Killers by Jack RosewoodSerial Killers: Murder Without Mercy by Nigel BlundellThe Serial Killer Files by Harold SchechterThe Gorilla Man Strangler Case by Alvin A. J. Esauhttps://www.instagram.com/p/C8gZBmjND4r/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dryocampa_rubicundawww.mistressofthemacabrepodcast.com
Transcribe →Episode 61, The Gorilla Man Strangler - Part 3
3w ago01:38:33Tap to summarizeWelcome to Part 3 of 4 about the Gorilla Man Strangler, Earle Leonard Nelson. Today we track the Dark Strangler into Canada, where he will claim his last victims, and prepare for the downfall of the worst serial killer in US history at the time. #thegorillaman #thedarkstrangler #serialkiller #yeoldentimes #1920scrime #mistressofthemacabre #mistressofthemacabrepodcast #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #mysteries #hauntings #darkhistory #badmedicine #podcastvisuals If you want to see these photos individually, go to the Facebook page or www.mistressofthemacabrepodcast.comFor all photos, follow along on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mistressofthemacabrepodTikTok: tiktok.com/mistressofthemacabrepodYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@MistressoftheMacabrePodcast Or check out the website/blog:www.mistressofthemacabrepodcast.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/mistressofthemacabrepodcastBonus episodes can be found here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mistress-of-the-macabre-podcast/id1620802774?itsct=podcast_box&itscg=30200&ls=1Or here:https://www.mistressofthemacabrepodcast.com/members-only Bonus perks can be accessed here: https://www.patreon.com/mistressofthemacabrepodcastIf you can spare a one time donation, it will go towards purchasing more books for my research:https://account.venmo.com/u/SaraTiaraXOhttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/saratiaraxo?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Sources: Bestial by Harold SchechterThe Big Book of Serial Killers by Jack RosewoodSerial Killers: Murder Without Mercy by Nigel BlundellThe Serial Killer Files by Harold SchechterThe Gorilla Man Strangler Case by Alvin A. J. Esauhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earle_Nelsonhttps://artsandculture.google.com/story/what-is-a-siphonophore-smithsonian-national-museum-of-natural-history/jAUBWbTiXC4kkA?hl=enhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siphonophoraewww.mistressofthemacabrepodcast.com
Transcribe →Episode 60, The Gorilla Man Strangler - Part 2
May 1901:42:15Tap to summarizeWelcome to Part 2 of 4 about the Gorilla Man Strangler, Earle Leonard Nelson. Today we pick up in Portland, Oregon and continue to follow Nelson’s trail of misery. We also talk about the most fabulous woman in the world, and RCA consoles. You know. For funsies.#mistressofthemacabre #mistressofthemacabrepodcast #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #mysteries #hauntings #darkhistory #badmedicine #podcastvisuals #thegorillaman #thedarkstrangler #serialkiller #yeoldentimes #1920scrime If you want to see these photos individually, go to the Facebook page or www.mistressofthemacabrepodcast.comFor all photos, follow along on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mistressofthemacabrepodTikTok: tiktok.com/mistressofthemacabrepodYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@MistressoftheMacabrePodcast Or check out the website/blog: www.mistressofthemacabrepodcast.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/mistressofthemacabrepodcastBonus episodes can be found here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mistress-of-the-macabre-podcast/id1620802774?itsct=podcast_box&itscg=30200&ls=1Or here:https://www.mistressofthemacabrepodcast.com/members-only Bonus perks can be accessed here: https://www.patreon.com/mistressofthemacabrepodcastIf you can spare a one time donation, it will go towards purchasing more books for my research:https://account.venmo.com/u/SaraTiaraXOhttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/saratiaraxo?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Sources: Bestial by Harold SchechterThe Big Book of Serial Killers by Jack RosewoodSerial Killers: Murder Without Mercy by Nigel BlundellThe Serial Killer Files by Harold SchechterThe Gorilla Man Strangler Case by Alvin A. J. Esauhttps://animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/harpy-eaglehttps://www.instagram.com/p/C8QQUuthlIk/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==www.mistressofthemacabrepodcast.com
Transcribe →Episode 59, The Gorilla Man Strangler - Part 1
Apr 2801:38:48Tap to summarizeHellooooooo, I’m baaaaaack!!!Sorry for the delay, but it’s over now!Today is Part 1 of 4 about the Gorilla Man Strangler, a deranged and mentally unstable man who ranged across the US and Canada, leaving a trail of dead women in his wake. This case is insane, so buckle the fuck up and let’s go!#mistressofthemacabre #mistressofthemacabrepodcast #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #mysteries #hauntings #darkhistory #badmedicine #podcastvisuals #thegorillaman #thedarkstrangler #serialkiller #yeoldentimes #1920scrime If you want to see these photos individually, go to the Facebook page or www.mistressofthemacabrepodcast.comFor all photos, follow along on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mistressofthemacabrepodTikTok: tiktok.com/mistressofthemacabrepodYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@MistressoftheMacabrePodcast Or check out the website/blog: www.mistressofthemacabrepodcast.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/mistressofthemacabrepodcastBonus episodes can be found here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mistress-of-the-macabre-podcast/id1620802774?itsct=podcast_box&itscg=30200&ls=1Or here:https://www.mistressofthemacabrepodcast.com/members-only Bonus perks can be accessed here: https://www.patreon.com/mistressofthemacabrepodcastIf you can spare a one time donation, it will go towards purchasing more books for my research:https://account.venmo.com/u/SaraTiaraXOhttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/saratiaraxo?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Sources: Bestial by Harold SchechterThe Big Book of Serial Killers by Jack RosewoodSerial Killers: Murder Without Mercy by Nigel BlundellThe Serial Killer Files by Harold SchechterThe Gorilla Man Strangler Case by Alvin A. J. Esauhttps://www.instagram.com/reel/C7PL4oaNeqR/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==https://www.odditycentral.com/animals/this-asian-moth-is-probably-natures-ultimate-camouflage-master.htmlwww.mistressofthemacabrepodcast.com
Transcribe →Mistress of the Macabre: Minor Episode 42, The French Tickler: 114 Year Old Embalmed Clown Corpse Still Delights Audiences
Jan 700:33:45Tap to summarizeHello, and welcome back! I've missed ya'll!!This is technically a bonus episode, but I'm dropping in on the main feed because I've missed you so much. I'll give you some updates today as to what I've been up to while I was away, but more importantly, we are talking about the adventures of a traveling poison clown corpse. That's all you need to know. It's a poison clown corpse. You're welcome. #mistressofthemacabre #mistressofthemacabrepodcast #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #mysteries #hauntings #darkhistory #badmedicine #cryptids #podcastvisuals #thefrenchtickler #circus #clown #embalming #poison #corpse #sideshow #oddities For all photos, follow along on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mistressofthemacabrepodTikTok: tiktok.com/mistressofthemacabrepodYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@MistressoftheMacabrePodcast Or check out the website/blog: www.mistressofthemacabrepodcast.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/mistressofthemacabrepodcastBonus episodes can be found here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mistress-of-the-macabre-podcast/id1620802774?itsct=podcast_box&itscg=30200&ls=1Or here:https://www.mistressofthemacabrepodcast.com/gremlins-club Bonus perks can be accessed here: https://www.patreon.com/mistressofthemacabrepodcastSources:https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2022-07-22/farewell-to-california-institute-of-abnormal-artshttps://www.bizzarrobazar.com/en/2025/07/10/la-bara-del-clown/https://www.reddit.com/r/creepy/comments/1ikjzxq/meet_achile_chatouilleu_also_known_as_the_french/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_Institute_of_Abnormalartshttps://www.salon.com/2002/03/25/clown/https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2017/10/24/its-not-halloween-decor-its-a-real-clown-corpse/https://chatnewstoday.ca/2017/10/24/its-not-halloween-decor-its-a-real-clown-corpse/https://www.instagram.com/p/DRVQI2IEmmn/?img_index=4&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embalming_chemicalshttps://www.funeralbasics.org/the-strange-unusual-history-of-embalming/https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/california-institute-for-the-abnormalarts-ciawww.mistressofthemacabrepodcast.com
Transcribe →Ancient Spells and Curses From Around The World
Oct 2901:41:33Tap to summarizeHappy Halloween, witches!!!Halloween always makes me think of witches, enjoying Samhain by streaking across the sky on their brooms, getting their LIFE. Today we are going to explore actual spells and curses of ye olden times, from around the globe.Grab a glass of wine, your smudge stick, and the head of a corpse, because IT'S THE SEASON OF THE WITCH!!!If you want to see these photos individually, go to the Facebook page or www.mistressofthemacabrepodcast.comFor all photos, follow along on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mistressofthemacabrepodTikTok: tiktok.com/mistressofthemacabrepodYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@MistressoftheMacabrePodcast Or check out the website/blog: www.mistressofthemacabrepodcast.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/mistressofthemacabrepodcastBonus episodes can be found here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mistress-of-the-macabre-podcast/id1620802774?itsct=podcast_box&itscg=30200&ls=1Or here:https://www.mistressofthemacabrepodcast.com/members-only Bonus perks can be accessed here: https://www.patreon.com/mistressofthemacabrepodcastIf you can spare a one time donation, it will go towards purchasing more books for my research:https://account.venmo.com/u/SaraTiaraXOhttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/saratiaraxo?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Sources: ‘Witchcraft’ by Anastasia Greywolfhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_circlehttps://www.thewiccanlady.co.uk/herbal-grimoirehttps://www.tiktok.com/@witchdaily/video/6948999260922858758?lang=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@meelah.brown/video/7418230588131347754?lang=enhttps://spells8.com/what-is-eye-of-newt/#:~:text=The Origins of Eye of,also: List of Witchy Wordshttps://australian.museum/learn/animals/bats/ghost-bat/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_bathttps://www.merlinannualpass.com.au/media/qxjlpjse/wls-fact-cards-ghost-bat.pdfwww.mistressofthemacabrepodcast.com
Transcribe →Episode 57, Scandal and Mass Murder: Frank Lloyd Wright - Part 2
Aug 1701:47:39Tap to summarizeThis is part 2 of the mass murder at the ‘love nest’ of famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Today we are covering the brutal axe murders at Taliesin, the arson, and the aftermath of that bloody day. We are also wrapping up the fucking saga that is Frank’s life. Spoiler alert, his love life does not chill after Mamah’s death. If you want to see these photos individually, go to the Facebook page or www.mistressofthemacabrepodcast.comFor all photos, follow along on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mistressofthemacabrepodTikTok: tiktok.com/mistressofthemacabrepodYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@MistressoftheMacabrePodcast Or check out the website/blog:www.mistressofthemacabrepodcast.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/mistressofthemacabrepodcastBonus episodes can be found here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mistress-of-the-macabre-podcast/id1620802774?itsct=podcast_box&itscg=30200&ls=1Or here:https://www.mistressofthemacabrepodcast.com/members-only Bonus perks can be accessed here:https://www.patreon.com/mistressofthemacabrepodcastSources:Death in a Prairie House by William R. Drennanhttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/unicorn-praying-mantis-discovered-atlantic-forestwww.mistressofthemacabrepodcast.com
Transcribe →Episode 56, Scandal and Mass Murder: Frank Lloyd Wright - Part 1
Jul 2901:41:10Tap to summarizeDid you know that a brutal and tragic mass murder occurred inside the home that renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright designed and lived in? The legacy of the Frank Lloyd Wright is long-lasting, but did you also know that he was a fucking twat? We are going to talk about all of it, here today. And as it seems to be for many, greatness and riches can also come with narcissism and tragedy. #mistressofthemacabre #mistressofthemacabrepodcast #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #mysteries #hauntings #darkhistory #badmedicine #cryptids #podcastvisuals #franklloydwright #scandal #massmurder #wisconsin #juliancarlton #axemurders If you want to see these photos individually, go to the Facebook page or www.mistressofthemacabrepodcast.comFor all photos, follow along on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mistressofthemacabrepodTikTok: tiktok.com/mistressofthemacabrepodYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@MistressoftheMacabrePodcast Or check out the website/blog: www.mistressofthemacabrepodcast.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/mistressofthemacabrepodcastBonus episodes can be found here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mistress-of-the-macabre-podcast/id1620802774?itsct=podcast_box&itscg=30200&ls=1Or here:https://www.mistressofthemacabrepodcast.com/members-only Bonus perks can be accessed here: https://www.patreon.com/mistressofthemacabrepodcastIf you can spare a one time donation, it will go towards purchasing more books for my research:https://account.venmo.com/u/SaraTiaraXOhttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/saratiaraxo?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Sources: Death in a Prairie House by William R. Drennan https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBTRpccoQ1X/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==https://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/16/science/16obpitcher.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nepenthes_lowiihttps://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna31507593www.mistressofthemacabrepodcast.com
Transcribe →Episode 55, The World’s Most Macabre Foods (And Beverages) - Part 3
Jun 22, 202501:40:53Tap to summarizeAlright my little gremlins, this is part 3!!!On today’s menu is:Tête de veauEvening of Insect CuisineMaggot-infested cheese (casu marzu)Giant coconut wormsDung beetlesIndigirka saladBake and SharkMongolian Mary (sheep eyeball juice)Frog juiceBaby mice wineTequila con ViborThree-Penis LiquorBävergällSnake wineGomutra (cow urine)Ttongsul (baby feces wine)The Disgusting Foods MuseumTop hated American foods Make yourself a snack, pull the window shades closed, blast your AC, and let’s get into this summertime BBQ of mayhem! I’ll make the Mongolian Mary’s, you’re grilling. #mistressofthemacabre #mistressofthemacabrepodcast #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #mysteries #hauntings #darkhistory #badmedicine #cryptids #podcastvisuals #bizzarefoods #macabrefood #disgustingfoods #exoticbeverages #worldcuisine #grossamericanfoods #museumofdisgustingfoods For all photos, follow along on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mistressofthemacabrepodTikTok: tiktok.com/mistressofthemacabrepodYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@MistressoftheMacabrePodcast Or check out the website/blog: www.mistressofthemacabrepodcast.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/mistressofthemacabrepodcastBonus episodes can be found here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mistress-of-the-macabre-podcast/id1620802774?itsct=podcast_box&itscg=30200&ls=1Or here:https://www.mistressofthemacabrepodcast.com/members-only Bonus perks can be accessed here: https://www.patreon.com/mistressofthemacabrepodcastIf you can spare a one time donation, it will go towards purchasing more books for my research:https://account.venmo.com/u/SaraTiaraXOhttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/saratiaraxo?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Sources: There are way too many to list here, due to character restrictions. Go to https://www.mistressofthemacabrepodcast.com/ to see all sources.www.mistressofthemacabrepodcast.com
Transcribe →Episode 54, The World’s Most Macabre Foods (And Beverages) - Part 2
Jun 11, 202501:46:10Tap to summarizeEpisode 54, The World’s Most Macabre Foods (And Beverages) - Part 2Have you ever wondered what the most bizarre, disgusting, and interesting foods in the world are? Me too. And I’m here to tell you alllll about them!This is part 2 of a 3 part series- there were so many good ones!Today we will cover:HakarlSurströmmingShiokaraStinkheadsLutefisk HuitlacocheBlood soupRiz CasimirKiviakAlligatorTripeWhole chicken in a canNutriaBird’s nest soupMake yourself a snack, pull the window shades closed, blast your AC, and let’s get into it! #mistressofthemacabre #mistressofthemacabrepodcast #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #mysteries #hauntings #darkhistory #badmedicine #cryptids #podcastvisuals #bizzarefoods #macabrefood #disgustingfoods #exoticbeverages #worldcuisine #grossamericanfoods #museumofdisgustingfoods If you want to see these photos individually, go to the Facebook page or www.mistressofthemacabrepodcast.comFor all photos, follow along on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mistressofthemacabrepodTikTok: tiktok.com/mistressofthemacabrepodYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@MistressoftheMacabrePodcast Or check out the website/blog: www.mistressofthemacabrepodcast.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/mistressofthemacabrepodcastBonus episodes can be found here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mistress-of-the-macabre-podcast/id1620802774?itsct=podcast_box&itscg=30200&ls=1Or here:https://www.mistressofthemacabrepodcast.com/members-only Bonus perks can be accessed here: https://www.patreon.com/mistressofthemacabrepodcastIf you can spare a one time donation, it will go towards purchasing more books for my research:https://account.venmo.com/u/SaraTiaraXOhttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/saratiaraxo?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Sources: There are way too many to list here, due to character restrictions. Go to https://www.mistressofthemacabrepodcast.com/ to see all sources.www.mistressofthemacabrepodcast.com
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