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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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The Hidebehind
1w ago00:49:11Tap 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
3w ago01:01:48Tap 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!
4w ago00:34:54Tap 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
Transcribe →Oni
May 100:47:02Tap to summarizeWelcome back Strangers! Today on episode 42, we will focus on the mythical Japanese creature, the Oni! **TRIGGER WARNINGS FOR THIS EPISODE**Mentions of incest, mentions of humans being eaten Stay tuned at the end of this episode to check out the trailer for Do you Dare? 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:Yokai.com: Oni - https://yokai.com/oni/#:~:text=In%20Japanese%20folklore%2C%20oni%20are%20large%2C%20scary,Crush%20and%20destroy%20humans%20solely%20for%20enjoymentEncyclopedia Britannica: Oni - https://www.britannica.com/topic/oniWikipedia: Yokai - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Y%C5%8DkaiWikipedia: Oni - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oni#Demon_gateWikipedia: Kami - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KamiWikipedia: Shuten-dōji - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shuten-d%C5%8DjiWikipedia: Minamoto no Yorimitsu - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minamoto_no_YorimitsuDiscover Magazine: The Oni of Japanese Folklore: Are They Fierce Demons or Cute and Gentle? - https://www.discovermagazine.com/the-oni-of-japanese-folklore-are-they-fierce-demons-or-cute-and-gentle-45206Center of Excellence: Oni in Japanese Mythology: Myths, Symbols, and Powers - https://www.centreofexcellence.com/oni-in-japanese-mythology/“Japanese Demon Lore: Oni from Ancient Times to the Present” by Noriko T. Reider, accessed via JSTOR - https://www.jstor.org/content/oa_book_monograph/j.ctt4cgpqc
Transcribe →Why Are We Eating the Mummies
Apr 2401:08:34Tap to summarizeWelcome back Strangers! Today’s episode will focus on using ancient Egyptian mummies as medicine, and the idea of “corpse medicine.” Featuring our super special guests, Frank and Sage of the Unknown, Unsolved, Unseen podcast!**TRIGGER WARNINGS FOR THIS EPISODE**Cannibalism, discussions of executions, old timey “medical” practices, desecration of many corpsesStay tuned at the end of this episode to check out the trailer for Unknown, Unsolved, Unseen 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:Smithsonian Magazine: The Gruesome History of Eating Corpses as Medicine - https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-gruesome-history-of-eating-corpses-as-medicine-82360284/Miriam Webster: Apoplexy - https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/apoplexyMiriam Webster: Bitumen - https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bitumenWikipedia: Usnea - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UsneaWikipedia: Mummia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MummiaMental Floss: How an Unfortunate Misunderstanding Spawned a Medieval Mummy-Eating Fad - https://www.mentalfloss.com/history/eating-mummies-as-medicineScience History Institute Museum and Library, Distillations Magazine: Mummies and the Usefulness of Death - https://www.sciencehistory.org/stories/magazine/mummies-and-the-usefulness-of-death/Harvard Art Museums: Mummy Brown: A Modern Pigment’s Problematic Past - https://harvardartmuseums.org/tour/770/slide/12414
Transcribe →The Mark of Cain
Apr 1700:53:52Tap to summarizeWelcome back to Something Strange! It’s episode number 40, and today Bri will be taking us on a deep dive into the mark of Cain! **TRIGGER WARNINGS FOR THIS EPISODE**Murder, mentions of drinking blood, possible incest, possible sexual assaultInstagram: @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: Curse and Mark of Cain - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curse_and_mark_of_CainThe Symbolic Word: Mark of Cain - https://www.thesymbolicworld.com/content/the-mark-of-cainLegends of History: Is Cain still Wandering the Earth? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_jUTBGP2ZYLegends of History: The Story of Cain and Abel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dw7NEAHdkg Cain and Abel: Scriptures and Edited by D. L. Ashliman - https://sites.pitt.edu/~dash/cain.html Wikipedia: Enoch (Son of Cain) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enoch_(son_of_Cain)Wikipedia: Cain - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cain
Transcribe →Apollo 13
Apr 301:07:32Tap to summarizeWelcome back to Something Strange! It’s episode number 39, and we’re blasting off with the story of Apollo 13!Stay tuned at the end of this episode to check out the trailer for Canadian Creepies podcast!**TRIGGER WARNINGS FOR THIS EPISODE**Mentions of death due to fireInstagram: @something_strangepodFacebook: Something Strange PodcastYoutube: @Something_StrangePodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@somethingstrangepod01Linktree: https://linktr.ee/somethingstrangepodSend us a gmail! somethingstrangepod24@gmail.comReferences:NASA: “Apollo 13’ - https://www.nasa.gov/mission/apollo-13/NASA: “The Apollo Program” - https://www.nasa.gov/the-apollo-program/#:~:text=Apollo%20was%20a%20three%2Dpart,the%20Moon%20in%20December%201968.NASA: “The 1960s: From Dream to Reality in 10 Years” - https://www.nasa.gov/history/the-1960s-from-dream-to-reality-in-10-years/NASA: “50 Years Ago: “Houston, We’ve Had a Problem”” - https://www.nasa.gov/history/50-years-ago-houston-weve-had-a-problem/#:~:text=Within%20a%20few%20seconds%2C%20controllers%20at%20several,began%20reporting%20to%20Flight%20Director%20Eugene%20F.NASA: 50 Years Ago: Apollo 13 Crew Returns Safely to Earth - https://www.nasa.gov/history/50-years-ago-apollo-13-crew-returns-safely-to-earth/NASA: “Mission Control Center” - https://www.nasa.gov/johnson/jsc-mission-control-center/NASA: “Apollo 13: Mission Details” - https://www.nasa.gov/missions/apollo/apollo-13-mission-details/Popular Science: “What Happened to Apollos 2 and 3?” - https://www.popsci.com/blog-network/vintage-space/what-happened-apollos-2-and-3/Biography.com: “James A. Lovell Jr.” - https://www.biography.com/scientists/james-a-lovell-jrBrittanica: “Fred Haise” - https://www.britannica.com/biography/Fred-HaiseBritannica: “Jack Swigert” - https://www.britannica.com/biography/John-L-Swigert-JrCNN: “Apollo astronaut Ken Mattingly, who helped save the crew of Apollo 13, has died” - https://www.cnn.com/2023/11/03/us/ken-mattingly-death-apollo-astronaut-scnNetflix Documentary: “Apollo 13 Survival”National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institute
Transcribe →What the Heck is a Snallygaster?!
Mar 2700:58:39Tap to summarizeWelcome back Strangers! Today’s episode will focus on the Snallygaster, based on your response to our March Instagram poll!Stay tuned at the end of this episode to check out the trailer for Not My Ghost podcast!**TRIGGER WARNINGS FOR THIS EPISODE**Racism, death/murder, child/animal death, goreInstagram: @something_strangepodFacebook: Something Strange PodcastYoutube: @Something_StrangePodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@somethingstrangepod01Linktree: https://linktr.ee/somethingstrangepodSend us a gmail! somethingstrangepod24@gmail.comReferences:Wikipedia: Snallygaster - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SnallygasterAtlas Obscura: The Unsettling History of Maryland’s Native Cryptid, The Snallygaster - https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/what-is-the-snallygaster Legends of America: The Snallygaster - https://www.legendsofamerica.com/snallygaster/Appalachian History.net-: It’s the Snallygaster! - https://www.appalachianhistory.net/2018/11/its-snallygaster.htmlPreservation Maryland: Haunted Maryland: The Monsters Lurking in Frederick County - https://preservationmaryland.org/haunted-maryland-the-monsters-lurking-in-frederick-county/The American Snallygaster Museum - https://www.snallygastermuseum.com/WFXR: Cryptid of the Week:Beware the Snallygaster - https://www.wfxrtv.com/news/monsters-and-mysteries-of-appalachia/cryptid-of-the-week-beware-the-elusive-snallygaster/
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