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Something Strange
Hosted by Bri and Christiana · EN
Strange stories, ranging from paranormal, to history, to folklore, and more!
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Summerween Stories - A Bonus Friday Fun Episode!
1w ago00:29:13Tap to summarizeWelcome to Bonus Friday Fun! When there is an extra Friday in the month, we will post some fun bonus content. You may remember this past Halloween on our spooky Instagram live, Bri and Christiana both wrote out spooky stories to read to our listeners. Today, to celebrate Summerween, we bring you these stories in Audio format! Instagram: @something_strangepodFacebook: Something Strange PodcastYoutube: @Something_StrangePodLinktree: https://linktr.ee/somethingstrangepodSend us a gmail! somethingstrangepod24@gmail.com**Disclaimers**The views discussed on this podcast do not necessarily represent our views or opinions, or those of our employers.
Transcribe →The Flatwoods Monster- with Appalachian Spooky Hour
2w ago00:52:27Tap to summarizeWelcome back to Something Strange! It’s episode number 50, and today we give a huge welcome to Sam, from the Appalachian Spooky Hour podcast! Come along as the three of us discuss the Flatwoods Monster of West Virginia.Stay tuned at the end of this episode to check out the trailer for Haunted Therapist podcast!**TRIGGER WARNINGS FOR THIS EPISODE**Reports of illnessStay tuned at the end of this episode to check out the trailer for Haunted Therapist podcast!Instagram: @something_strangepodFacebook: Something Strange PodcastYoutube: @Something_StrangePodLinktree: https://linktr.ee/somethingstrangepodSend us a gmail! somethingstrangepod24@gmail.com**Disclaimers**The views discussed on this podcast do not necessarily represent our views or opinions, or those of our employers. References:Wikipedia: Flatwoods Monster - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flatwoods_monsterBraxton: The Flatwoods Monster - https://braxtonwv.org/the-flatwoods-monster/History.com: In 1952, the Flatwoods Monster Terrified 6 Kids, a Mom, a Dog—and the Nation - https://www.history.com/articles/flatwoods-monster-west-virginiaBraxton: Visit the Flatwoods Monster Museum - https://braxtonwv.org/the-flatwoods-monster/visit-the-museum/National Archives; Project Blue Book - https://www.archives.gov/research/military/air-force/ufos
Transcribe →Hauntings of Philadelphia
3w ago00:57:26Tap to summarizeWelcome back to Something Strange! It’s episode number 49, and today we’ll be discussing the various hauntings in the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia!**TRIGGER WARNINGS FOR THIS EPISODE**Death, child death, death from illness, murder, discussion of penitentiary conditionsStay tuned at the end of this episode to check out the trailer for Spookology podcast! Instagram: @something_strangepodFacebook: Something Strange PodcastYoutube: @Something_StrangePodLinktree: https://linktr.ee/somethingstrangepodSend us a gmail! somethingstrangepod24@gmail.com**Disclaimers**The views discussed on this podcast do not necessarily represent our views or opinions, or those of our employers. References:Philly Ghosts - The Eerie History of Washington Square: https://phillyghosts.com/washington-square-unknown-soldiers-yellow-fever-body-snatching/Philly Ghosts: Benjamin Franklin’s Ghost - https://phillyghosts.com/benjamin-franklins-ghost/Philly Ghosts: The Betsy Ross House - https://phillyghosts.com/the-betsy-ross-house/Philly Ghosts: Haunted Baleroy Mansion - https://phillyghosts.com/haunted-baleroy-mansion/Encyclopedia Britannica: Benjamin Franklin - https://www.britannica.com/biography/Benjamin-FranklinHaunted Rooms: Philadelphia’s Most Haunted Locations - https://www.hauntedrooms.com/pennsylvania/philadelphia/haunted-placesPhiladelphia Injury Lawyers P.C.: Haunted Philadelphia: Ghost Stories and Paranormal Tales - https://philly-injury-law.com/blog/haunted-philadelphia-ghost-stories-and-paranormal-tales/History.com: Philadelphia - https://www.history.com/articles/philadelphia-pennsylvania
Transcribe →Chincoteague Pony History
Jul 300:58:28Tap to summarizeWelcome back to Something Strange! It’s episode number 48, and today we’ll be discussing the history of the Chincoteague Pony - it’s stranger than you think, in a delightful way!Stay tuned at the end of this episode to check out the trailer for Death Kissed Traveler podcast! Instagram: @something_strangepodFacebook: Something Strange PodcastYoutube: @Something_StrangePodLinktree: https://linktr.ee/somethingstrangepodSend us a gmail! somethingstrangepod24@gmail.com**Disclaimers**The views discussed on this podcast do not necessarily represent our views or opinions, or those of our employers. References:“Before Misty: Early Chicoteague Pony History” by Sara BoudreauNational Oceanographic and Atmospheric Association: What is a barrier island? - https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/barrier-islands.htmlChincoteague.com: What is the Chincoteague Pony Swim? - https://www.chincoteague.com/pony-swim/Chincoteague.com: Chincoteague Ponies - https://www.chincoteague.com/pony-swim/chincoteague-ponies/American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture: Are ponies young horses? - https://www.agfoundation.org/questions/are-ponies-young-horsesWikipedia: Pony Penning - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pony_Penning#History_and_backgroundWikipedia: Chincoteague, Virginia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chincoteague,_Virginia#HistoryWikipedia: History of Chincoteague, Virginia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Chincoteague,_VirginiaWikipedia: Assateague People - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assateague_peopleWikipedia: Assateague Island - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assateague_IslandMaryland.gov: Assateague State Park - https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/eastern/assateague/wild-ponies.aspxNational Park Service: Assateague’s Wild Horses - https://www.nps.gov/asis/learn/nature/horses.htmOkstate.edu: Breeds of Livestock - https://breeds.okstate.edu/horses/chincoteague-pony#main-contentChincoteague Volunteer Fire Company: Frequently Asked Questions About the Ponies - https://www.chincoteague.com/cvfc3/ponyfaq.htmlInternational Chincoteague Pony Association and Registry: 2025 Chincoteague Pony Auction Results - https://www.chincoteagueponyassociation.com/blog/2025-chincoteague-pony-auction-resultsMisty’s Haven: History of Misty of Chincoteague - https://www.mistysheaven.com/historyofmisty.html#/Misty’s Haven: Beebe Ranch - https://www.mistysheaven.com/beeberanch.html#/
Transcribe →The Insanity Defense
Jun 2600:49:11Tap to summarizeWelcome back Strangers! Today’s episode will focus on the Insanity Defense, based on our episode about the DeFeo family murders.**TRIGGER WARNINGS FOR THIS EPISODE**Mention of suicide attempts, discussions of intoxication via drugs/alcohol, discussions of shootings/assassination attempts, mentions of stalking/obsessive behaviorStay tuned at the end of this episode to check out the trailer for Moon Brews podcast!Instagram: @something_strangepodFacebook: Something Strange PodcastYoutube: @Something_StrangePodLinktree: https://linktr.ee/somethingstrangepodSend us a gmail! somethingstrangepod24@gmail.com**Disclaimers**The views discussed on this podcast do not necessarily represent our views or opinions, or those of our employers. References:Chamber and Ball: Could A Defense Of Intoxication Or Insanity Be The Answer To Your Criminal Case? - https://www.chamberslawfirmca.com/defense-intoxication-insanity-answer-criminal-case/Cornell Law School, Legal Information Institute: M’naghten Rule - https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/m%27naghten_ruleCornell Law School, Legal Information Institute: Irresistible Impulse Test - https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/irresistible_impulse_testCornell Law School, Legal Information Institute: Durham Test - https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/durham_testCornell Law School, Legal Information Institute: Model Penal Code insanity defense - https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/model_penal_code_insanity_defenseCornell Law School, Legal Information Institute: Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1984 - https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/comprehensive_crime_control_act_of_1984Cornell Law School, Legal Information Institute: Insanity Defense - https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/insanity_defenseFamous Trials: The Trial of John W. Hinckley, Jr. - https://famous-trials.com/johnhinckley/537-homeHester Law Group - What Is an Insanity Plea?: https://www.hesterlawgroup.com/blog/2022/january/what-is-an-insanity-plea-/IMDb: Taxi Driver - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075314/?ref_=mv_closeJustia: Competency to Stand Trial in Criminal Law Cases - https://www.justia.com/criminal/procedure/competency-to-stand-trial/Justia: The Insanity Defense in Criminal Trial Law Cases - https://www.justia.com/criminal/defenses/insanity/Justia U.S. Law: Durham v. United States, 214 F.2d 862 (D.C. Cir. 1954) - https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/F2/214/862/314341/New York Post: Here’s a look at cases where insanity defenses have been successful in the US - https://nypost.com/2022/06/22/cases-where-insanity-defenses-have-been-successful-in-the-us/NIH National Library of Medicine: The Insanity Defense - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2993532/#:~:text=The%20Durham%20rule.,a%20mental%20disease%20or%20defect.Quimbee: Durham v. United States - https://www.quimbee.com/cases/durham-v-united-statesWikipedia: Tories (British political party) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tories_(British_political_party)
Transcribe →The Hidebehind
Jun 1900:49:11Tap to summarizeWelcome back to Something Strange! It’s episode number 46, and today we’ll be discussing a strange cryptid, the hidebehind! **TRIGGER WARNINGS FOR THIS EPISODE**Disembowelment Stay tuned at the end of this episode to check out the trailer for Macabre Mondays podcast!Instagram: @something_strangepodFacebook: Something Strange PodcastYoutube: @Something_StrangePodLinktree: https://linktr.ee/somethingstrangepodSend us a gmail! somethingstrangepod24@gmail.com**Disclaimers**The views discussed on this podcast do not necessarily represent our views or opinions, or those of our employers. References:Wikipedia: Hidebehind - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HidebehindWikipedia: Fearsome critters - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fearsome_crittersCryptid Wiki: Hidebehind - https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/HidebehindA Book of Creatures: Hidebehind - https://abookofcreatures.com/2017/02/06/hidebehind/Medium: The Hidebehind - https://medium.com/@jan.josef.sanak/the-hidebehind-9639145ab25fYoutube; Channel “Storied”, playlist “Monstrum”: Why Lumberjacks Never Look Behind Them - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBH_8x7zTS0Reddit
Transcribe →The Tragic Case of Matthew Shepard
Jun 501:01:48Tap to summarizeWelcome back to Something Strange. Today for episode number 45, we have a very special episode. We will be discussing the tragic death of Matthew Shepard, a young man taken far too soon by a brutal hate crime.**TRIGGER WARNINGS FOR THIS EPISODE**Death by beating, discussion of severe injuries, discussion of sexual assault, discussions of hate crimes, hateful language, mention of sexual assault of a child, mention of mass shooting.Instagram: @something_strangepodFacebook: Something Strange PodcastYoutube: @Something_StrangePodLinktree: https://linktr.ee/somethingstrangepodSend us a gmail! somethingstrangepod24@gmail.comReferences:Matthew Shepard Foundation Website - https://www.matthewshepard.org/Matthew Shepard Foundation: The Foundation Story - https://www.matthewshepard.org/about-us/our-story/Matthew Shepard Foundation: The Laramie Project - https://www.matthewshepard.org/the-laramie-project/Matthew Shepard Foundation: Creating Safer Communities Hate Crimes Prevention Training - https://www.matthewshepard.org/creating-safer-communities-hate-crimes-prevention-training/Matthew Shepard Foundation: Speaking Engagements - https://www.matthewshepard.org/speaking-engagements/Wyohistory.org: The Murder of Matthew Shepard - https://www.wyohistory.org/encyclopedia/murder-matthew-shepardUMKC School of Law Famous Trials: Motion to Suppress McKinney Confession Denied - https://famous-trials.com/mattshepard/2520-motion-to-suppress-mckinney-confession-denied, https://famous-trials.com/images/ftrials/mattshepard/McKinney_Defendant_Motions.pdfUMKC School of Law Famous Trials: Aaron McKinney Trial: No Appeal if No Death Penalty - https://famous-trials.com/mattshepard/2502-confession-of-aaron-mckinney, https://famous-trials.com/images/ftrials/mattshepard/McKinney_Sentencing_Court_Transcript.pdfUMKC School of Law Famous Trials: Aaron McKinney’s Confession - https://famous-trials.com/mattshepard/2503-trial-of-aaron-mckinney-excerpts-from-the-trial-transcriptUMKC School of Law Famous Trials: Russell Henderson Testimony Regarding Shepard Murder, Transcript of the Hearing Concerning Henderson's Agreement to Change His Plea to Guilty - https://famous-trials.com/mattshepard/2513-russell-henderson-testimony-regarding-shepard-murder, https://famous-trials.com/images/ftrials/mattshepard/Wyoming_v_Henderson_Transcrip47.pdfUMKC School of Law Famous Trials: Judge's Decision Rejecting "Gay Panic Defense" - https://famous-trials.com/mattshepard/2514-judge-s-decision-rejecting-gay-panic-defenseBBC News: Matthew Shepard: The murder that changed America - https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-45968606Documentary: Matt Shepard is a Friend of MineU.S. Department of Justice: FBI Releases 2024 Hate Crime Statistics - https://www.justice.gov/hatecrimes/hate-crime-statisticsDepartment of Justice: Learn About Hate Crimes - https://www.justice.gov/hatecrimes/learn-about-hate-crimesThe LGBTQ+ Bar: LGBTQ+ "Panic" Defense - https://lgbtqbar.org/programs/advocacy-resources/advocacy/gay-trans-panic-defense/
Transcribe →Fae Encounters of Reddit - A Bonus Friday Fun Episode!
May 2900:34:54Tap to summarizeWelcome to Bonus Friday Fun! When there is an extra Friday in the month, we will post some fun bonus content. Today, we dug through the trenches of Reddit to find some fae encounters, which we will read and discuss. **TRIGGER WARNINGS FOR THIS EPISODE**Stay tuned at the end of this episode to check out the trailer for Kill Me Maybe podcast!Instagram: @something_strangepodFacebook: Something Strange PodcastYoutube: @Something_StrangePodLinktree: https://linktr.ee/somethingstrangepodSend us a gmail! somethingstrangepod24@gmail.com**Disclaimers**The views discussed on this podcast do not necessarily represent our views or opinions, or those of our employers. References:Reddit - My family’s encounters with elves/fairies in South America: https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1gg11fq/my_familys_encounters_with_elvesfairies_in_south/Reddit - I invited a fairy to meet me and one did (kind of): https://www.reddit.com/r/AstralProjection/comments/zsn3ae/i_invited_a_fairy_to_meet_me_and_one_did_kind_of/Reddit - Has anyone seen the fae folk?: https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1202maa/has_anyone_seen_the_fae_folk/Reddit - An encounter with the Fae: https://www.reddit.com/r/faeries/comments/v8iz86/an_encounter_with_the_fae/
Transcribe →Hauntings of Reading, Pennsylvania
May 2200:52:07Tap to summarizeWelcome back Strangers! Today’s episode will focus on the hauntings in the town of Reading, Pennsylvania, based on the winning topic of our May Instagram poll!**TRIGGER WARNINGS FOR THIS EPISODE**Murder, infanticide, severing of limbs, death by decapitation, desicration of a grave/grave monument, suicideStay tuned at the end of this episode to check out the trailer for It Came from the Maritimes podcast!Instagram: @something_strangepodFacebook: Something Strange PodcastYoutube: @Something_StrangePodLinktree: https://linktr.ee/somethingstrangepodSend us a gmail! somethingstrangepod24@gmail.com**Disclaimers**The views discussed on this podcast do not necessarily represent our views or opinions, or those of our employers. References:Ghosts and Legends of Berks County, Pennsylvania by Elizabeth PageExperience Reading and Berks County - Haunted Places in Berks County: https://www.experienceberks.com/blog/post/haunted-tales-of-berks-county/Wikipedia - Reading PA: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading,_PennsylvaniaGoreadingberks.com - Ghost Stories from the William Penn Memorial Fire Tower: https://goreadingberks.com/ghost-stories-from-the-william-penn-memorial-fire-tower/Goreadingberks.com - The Dreamland Park Murders: https://goreadingberks.com/the-dreamland-park-murders/Experience Reading and Berks County - Spooky Season in Berks County: https://www.experienceberks.com/blog/post/spooky-season-in-berks-county/Berks County Living- Tales of Haunted Berks: https://berkscountyliving.com/everything-berks/house-home/tales-of-haunted-berks/Berks Nostalgia - The Luden Family & the Ghost of Bon Air: https://berksnostalgia.com/william-h-luden-ghosts-of-bon-air/
Transcribe →Will-O'-The-Wisp
May 1500:53:53Tap to summarizeWelcome back to Something Strange! We’re continuing our fae-adjacent May episodes today, as we discuss the Will-O-The-Wisp! **TRIGGER WARNINGS FOR THIS EPISODE**Mentions of child death, stories of demonic encounters, fae-esq tricks, potential sexual assaultStay tuned at the end of this episode to check out the trailer for Grimly podcast!Instagram: @something_strangepodFacebook: Something Strange PodcastYoutube: @Something_StrangePodLinktree: https://linktr.ee/somethingstrangepodSend us a gmail! somethingstrangepod24@gmail.com**Disclaimers**The views discussed on this podcast do not necessarily represent our views or opinions, or those of our employers. References:Will-o’-the-Wisps, Jack-O-Lanterns, Ignis Fatuus (fools fire): Legends about fire fairies translated and/or edited by D.L. Ashliman - https://sites.pitt.edu/~dash/willowisp.html Merriam Webster Dictionary: Will-O’-the-Wisp - https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/will-o%27-the-wisp Science Direct: Mysterious will-o’-the-wisps ignited by microlightning - https://www.science.org/content/article/mysterious-will-o-wisps-ignited-microlightning PBS: Monstrum - https://www.pbs.org/video/will-o-the-wisp-monstrous-flame-or-scientific-phenomenon-dsugln/The Smithsonian: What Actually Sparks Will-o’-the-Wisps? A New Study Traces the Science Behind the Mysterious, Wandering Lights - https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/what-actually-sparks-will-o-the-wisps-a-new-study-traces-the-science-behind-the-mysterious-wandering-lights-180987421/ Kat the Lore Mistress: Monster Monday #35: Will-O'-The-Wisp - https://www.theloremistress.co.uk/post/monster-monday-35-will-o-the-wisp Wikipedia: Will-o'-the-wisp - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will-o%27-the-wisp
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