Podcast
Not Quite Normal
Hosted by Kailee & Michael · EN
Cousins Kailee and Michael dive into the bizarre and the unsettling. Kailee explores the darker side of human nature with morbid curiosities and true crime stories that will make you look over your shoulder. Meanwhile, Michael brings you tales of strange & odd events, and even stranger people, offering a glimpse into the unusual corners of the world. Together, they mix the macabre with the odd, keeping you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.
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16: Ashes of Betrayal & a Vagabond Criminal
Dec 302:01:31Tap to summarizeThis week, Kailee opens with the real-life story of Holley Lynn James, a young Army nurse whose sudden disappearance in 2008 sent shockwaves through her community. What began as a simple missed shift quickly unraveled into a disturbing investigation involving a burned apartment, hidden motives, and a tragic truth that pointed back to someone close to her. Kailee traces the emotional and investigative journey that followed, highlighting both Holley’s dedication to her work and the betrayal at the center of her case.Michael then shifts gears with the almost unbelievable exploits of Victor Lustig, the infamous con artist best known for “selling” the Eiffel Tower. With charm, audacity, and meticulous planning, Lustig pulled off some of the boldest scams of the early 20th century — leaving behind a legend that still feels surreal today.Sources & Mentions:YouTube: 48 Hours Full EpisodeSmithsonianMag.comMedium.comWikipedia: Victor LustigFollow us:📸 Instagram: @NotQuiteNormalPodcast🕒 TikTok: @NotQuiteNormalPodcast📘 Facebook: @NotQuiteNormalPodcast📧 Email us: NotQuiteNormalPodcast@gmail.com
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15: Ol' Sparky Unplugged & A Bottlecap Grudge
Nov 2101:05:38Tap to summarizeIn this week's episode, Kailee takes listeners through the unsettling world of botched executions, revealing disturbing moments in the justice system.Then, Michael shifts gears to the unbelievable tale of Pepsi Number Fever; the marketing promotion that ignited national outrage after one winning number—349—sparked chaos.From grim missteps in capital punishment to corporate miscalculations, this episode uncovers how small mistakes can lead to massive consequences.Sources & Mentions:DeathPenaltyInfo.orgSmithsonianMag.comHistory TodayWikipedia: Pepsi Number FeverMental FlossFollow us:📸 Instagram: @NotQuiteNormalPodcast🕒 TikTok: @NotQuiteNormalPodcast📘 Facebook: @NotQuiteNormalPodcast📧 Email us: NotQuiteNormalPodcast@gmail.com
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14: Lauren Giddings & Two Sentence Horror Stories
Nov 1402:20:38Tap to summarizeIn this week's episode, Kailee walks listeners through the heartbreaking and unsettling case of Lauren Giddings, unraveling the events leading up to her disappearance and the shocking discovery that followed. With a mix of intrigue and suspense, Kailee unpacks the details of the case, exploring the investigation, and the unsettling twists that followed.Meanwhile, Michael lightens the format but not the mood, delivering a curated batch of eerie two-sentence horror stories circulating the web that will leave you looking over your shoulder. *Please be advised, multiple stories have trigger warnings.It’s a blend of true crime and micro-terror that’s sure to give you chills.Sources & Mentions:Oxygen.comArticleNews InterviewBuzzfeedBored PandaJJ Pryor SubstackReddit: r/TwoSentenceHorrorFollow us:📸 Instagram: @NotQuiteNormalPodcast🕒 TikTok: @NotQuiteNormalPodcast📘 Facebook: @NotQuiteNormalPodcast📧 Email us: NotQuiteNormalPodcast@gmail.com
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13: Freak Fridays & A Pizza Planchette
Nov 702:14:16Tap to summarizeIt’s episode 13! Join us as Kailee explores the origins of this long-standing superstition and how it shows up in today’s world — from the bible to buildings that skip the 13th floor, and even some stories of people having a not-so-great Friday the 13th.Meanwhile, Michael takes us back to the 1950s game show scandal that shocked America — the Twenty-One controversy. He unpacks how producers rigged the show, the fallout that changed television forever, and what it revealed about fame, greed, and trust in the media.Tune in for a blend of history, scandal, and a little superstition — it’s an episode you won’t want to skip (even if it’s number 13).Mentioned in this episode:Britannica: Andes MountainsBritannica: Costa Concordia DisasterAustralian Disaster Resilience Knowledge HubK-State.eduLibrary of Congress BlogsAviation Safety NetworkWikipediaBritannica: Quiz Show BroadcastingU.S. House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce hearings (1959)Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recordsFollow us:📸 Instagram: @NotQuiteNormalPodcast🕒 TikTok: @NotQuiteNormalPodcast📘 Facebook: @NotQuiteNormalPodcast📧 Email us: NotQuiteNormalPodcast@gmail.com
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12: HALLOWEEN EPISODE!
Oct 3001:53:55Tap to summarizeHAPPY HALLOWEEN ALL YOU COOL BATS & CATS!In this episode, Kailee digs into the real-life horror behind some of your favorite scary movies — the ones inspired by actual serial killers, and the disturbing stories of killers who claim the movies inspired THEM.Then, Michael switches things up with a world tour of Halloween traditions. From spooky festivals to unexpected celebrations, you’ll find out how other countries get into the Halloween spirit.Grab your pumpkin spice latte, turn down the lights, and hang out with us for some chills, laughs, and the perfect episode to get you in a spooky mood!Mentioned in this episode:Crime+InvestigationHistory.comFriedrichJones.com24/7 Wall StCN TravellerDekalistDestination TipsFollow us:📸 Instagram: @NotQuiteNormalPodcast🕒 TikTok: @NotQuiteNormalPodcast📘 Facebook: @NotQuiteNormalPodcast📧 Email us: NotQuiteNormalPodcast@gmail.com
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11: Barnyard Bash & A Different Kind of Salem Trial
Oct 2701:57:39Tap to summarizeThis week, Kailee unravels a haunting tale from a quiet German farm where something unspeakable happened one cold night. Meanwhile, Micheal explores an unusual Salem story that began with a simple tomato… and ended in disbelief.Mentioned in this episode:Mental FlossRipley'sBritannicaWikipediaThe Fact SiteGrunge.comThe Vintage NewsAll That's InterestingFollow us:📸 Instagram: @NotQuiteNormalPodcast🕒 TikTok: @NotQuiteNormalPodcast📘 Facebook: @NotQuiteNormalPodcast📧 Email us: NotQuiteNormalPodcast@gmail.com
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10: Morbid Medicine & Entrepreneurial Nonsense
Oct 1602:05:20Tap to summarizeThis week, Kailee takes us on a horrifying tour of history’s worst medical treatments — ever wondered who thought drilling holes in skulls would cure headaches? Or why leeches were the 18th-century equivalent of a multivitamin? Prepare to be grossed out and amused. Then Michael introduces us to Timothy Dexter, the wildly unqualified millionaire who somehow succeeded at everything… completely by accident. If you like your history weird, morbid, and slightly unhinged — this episode is for you.Mentioned in this episode:AAMCStat NewsCulture FrontierHistory on the NetAll That's InterestingHistoric IpswichNew England Historical SocietyFollow us:📸 Instagram: @NotQuiteNormalPodcast🕒 TikTok: @NotQuiteNormalPodcast📘 Facebook: @NotQuiteNormalPodcast📧 Email us: NotQuiteNormalPodcast@gmail.com
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09: Murder, She Wrote & Sister, She Found
Oct 801:30:28Tap to summarizeThis week, Kailee investigates a case where youthful infatuation turned deadly—leaving behind a trail of questions, betrayal, and a life cut short. What really happened between three teens whose connection ended in tragedy?Then, Michael brings us a story that defies logic: two women, complete strangers, brought together by pure chance—or something more. A routine day at work leads to a revelation decades in the making.Mentioned in this episode:Mean Girl Murders: She-Devil, S2E9Herald TribunePeople.comFollow us:📸 Instagram: @NotQuiteNormalPodcast📘 Facebook: @NotQuiteNormalPodcast📧 Email us: NotQuiteNormalPodcast@gmail.com
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08: Cannibal Bean-y Babies & Flubbing the Dub
Oct 101:35:32Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Kailee dives into the grisly legend of Sawney Bean and his infamous clan of cannibals said to have terrorized Scotland’s countryside. Then Michael lightens things up by digging through the archives of old slang—some phrases best left in the past, others maybe ready for a revival. From horror to humor, this episode has it all.Mentioned in this episode:The Sawney Bean ClanCannibal FactsMental Floss ArticleFollow us:📸 Instagram: @NotQuiteNormalPodcast📘 Facebook: @NotQuiteNormalPodcast📧 Email us: NotQuiteNormalPodcast@gmail.com
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07: Murder in Maine & Mystery in the Air
Sep 2501:47:52Tap to summarizeThis week, Kailee uncovers the grim tale of James Purrington, a Maine farmer whose shocking crime in the early 1800s still haunts local history. Meanwhile, Michael explores the unsettling pattern of disasters linked to flights numbered 191—a chilling aviation mystery some believe to be cursed. From true crime to strange coincidences, this episode blends history, horror, and the unexplained.Mentioned in this episode:TrueCrimeNE articleFamily Annihilator StudyMedium.comAirlineGeeks.comAmericanHauntingsInk.comWhy Planes Crash - TV Series (on Youtube)Follow us:📸 Instagram: @NotQuiteNormalPodcast📘 Facebook: @NotQuiteNormalPodcast📧 Email us: NotQuiteNormalPodcast@gmail.com
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