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Listener Stories #8
For this Listeners Episode, we have stories of true crime, psychics, mysterious pale specters, as well as listener questions! We discuss how to incorporate some magic in your garden, tips on starting with tarot, and political correctness in the witch community (follow @romaniuprising).
37. Keith Raniere & NXIVM, Pt. 1 +The True Story Behind “The Ring”
Get ready to learn about the James Franco of cult leaders (where does he have the time?!) and the vengeful spirit of a girl who needs to wash her hair already. Laura covers part 1 of the story of Keith Raniere, the cult leader and founder of NXIVM. Quick question, if your test to see if you're a genius is a take-home test ... are you really a genius then? Maria digs into the Japanese ghost story that inspired novels, manga, and films including The Ring (2002). Let's just say counting to 10 now has a whole new terrifying meaning. Let's get creepy!
35. Amanda Knox & Meredith Kercher + Mythology of Banshees
Maria dives into the murder of Meredith Kercher and the trials of the wrongfully-accused Amanda Knox, while Laura covers the eerie mythology of the Irish cryptid the Banshee!
32. Salem Witch Trials
We're back at ya with another spooky episode, and we're covering the true crime and paranormal aspects of the Salem Witch Trials!
Listener Stories #6
From heartwarming, ghostly visits from loved ones, to renting an apartment with a pink oven AND an elderly ghost couple to look out for you (adorable!), this episode will give you all the feels.
31. The 2004 Halloween Napa Murders + Witch Lore and Mother Shipton
Maria covers a double murder on a Halloween night, and Laura unveils the origins of the stereotypically spooky witch and the ridiculous ways you can identify a witch (why are there so many TEATS?!)
29. The History & Horrors of Asylums + The Hotel del Coronado
Take a spooky trip with us through the horrors (that should have been crimes) of asylums through the ages, and the haunted goings-on at the Hotel del Coronado in San Diego, California.
Listener Stories #5
Welcome to our 5th Listener Stories episode where we read about deceased relatives turned guardian angels, and a visit from a ghost cat, and another Hat Man story!
27. Crimes of Flordelis de Souza + History of Ouija
In this episode, Maria spills the tea on “THE biggest and wildest political scandal in the history of planet fucking Earth,” and Laura unravels the mysterious and intriguing origin story of the Ouija board.
25. Disappearance of Alissa Turney + Cliff House & Sutro Baths
SUPER EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT!! This is Laura's first episode officially as our new co-host! Laura dives into the story of Alissa Turney's disappearance. For the paranormal portion, Maria covers the hauntings of San Francisco's Cliff House and Sutro Baths.
Listener Stories #4
This month's Listener Stories episode covers a variety of creepy tales - from a ghostly desert road hitch-hiker to a haunted New England cabin. We also have a really wild synchronicity happen with one of our listener stories!
20. Mommy & Clide Pt. 1 + Poltergeist Stories
For our true crime addicts, Maria is covering Part 1 of the story of con artists Santé and Kenny Kimes, otherwise known as Mommy & Clide. Laura presents her research on poltergeists, their history, covering the Amherst Poltergeist and even her own personal poltergeist experience.