32. The Ghost of Osceola
Some ghosts truly have a haunted past. Listen to the life story of a warrior who fought to keep Florida Seminole land out of the hands of the U.S. government.
Jun 19, 2020•1 hr 7 min
Peninsula Obscura
Florida natives Karina Kolb and Rachel Peacock discuss Florida’s weird history. From true crime to the paranormal, find out why Florida is America’s strangest state.
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31. Patricia Stephens Due and the Tallahassee Sit-ins
Florida in 1960 was a pivotal year for the civil rights movement. Students across the south were making waves in their cities. Learn about a young woman's battle for integration in Tallahassee.
Jun 12, 2020•51 min•Ep. 31
30. Part II - Florida: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Part two, Florida Man is canceled. Rachel and Karina lay out the worst parts of living in the sunshine state.
May 29, 2020•1 hr 5 min
30. Part I - Florida: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
In this special two part episode, your favorite two Florida natives give their hot takes on the best and worst parts of living in the sunshine state.
May 22, 2020•59 min•Ep. 30
29. The Ma Barker House
Does Mother really know best? Listen as we discuss a famous family and a violent event took place in Ocklawaha, Florida, nearly 85 years ago.
May 15, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 29
28. Happy Birthday, Florida Man!
We did the thing where you google the thing. Find out what Florida Man/Woman is was up to on Karina and Rachel's birthdays.
Apr 24, 2020•31 min•Ep. 28
27. Missing Person: Jack "Don" Lewis
Nearly 23 years ago, a millionaire, big-cat owner went missing in Tampa, Florida. This week we talk about the peculiar details surrounding the case made famous by Netflix's "Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem, and Madness."
Apr 10, 2020•1 hr 13 min
26. The Truth About Lovebugs
In the 1940s, something was created in a Florida Laboratory to kill mosquitoes. Was it a genetically engineered bug-frankenstein or something else entirely? Listen to find out the truth about Lovebugs.
Apr 03, 2020•47 min
25. News, but Not THAT News
Sit back and de-stress as Karina and Rachel share some Florida stories that are too short for full length episodes.
Mar 27, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 25
24. The DesVerger’s Incident
In 1952, investigators visited West Palm Beach, Florida to look into an unexplainable case. What really happened to Sonny DesVerger on the night he claims he was burned by something unidentifiable?
Mar 20, 2020•55 min
23. Tyler Hadley's Killer Kegger
In 2011 Tyler Hadley threw a massive party, inviting over 100 kids to his parents' house in Port St. Lucie. He didn't seem worried at all that his parents might come home. In fact, their cars were still in the driveway...
Mar 13, 2020•49 min
22. Legend of the Witch's Grave
Why are tourists, locals, and even witches drawn to the oldest cemetery in Tallahassee? Find out if a woman from the 1800s was really a witch.
Feb 28, 2020•39 min•Ep. 22
21. Cypress Gardens
Listen to the diverting history of a unique tourist destination that opened its gates way before Disney World’s debut.
Feb 21, 2020•50 min
20. El Chupacabra
A Miami neighborhood is terrorized by a mysterious beast. Is it a mamal, reptile, or something else entirely?
Feb 14, 2020•55 min
19. The Murder of Gianni Versace
Money, Fashion, and Murder? Discover what happened leading up to the horrific assassination of a successful fashion designer.
Feb 07, 2020•45 min
18. The Curious Case of the Cinder Woman
Local authorities, anthropological experts, and even the FBI have all been stumped by the case of Mary Reeser and her fiery demise. Listen to find out why!
Jan 31, 2020•42 min
17. The Creation of Coral Castle
Sometimes love can drive you up a wall, but for some, love can drive you to build one. Learn the curious story of an eclectic man who decided to create a castle out of limestone.
Jan 24, 2020•41 min
16. The Murder of Harriette and Harry Moore: Part II
Who killed Harry and Harriette Moore? And more importantly, how did their deaths change the course of American History? Find out the rest of the story in this part two episode.
Jan 17, 2020•39 min•Ep. 16
15. The Murder of Harriette and Harry Moore: Part I
The year is 1951, and Christmas day is coming to a close. We find ourselves in the small town of Mims, Florida. Harry Moore stays up late talking to his mother Rosa, and she's worried. She’s worried that his life, and his family’s lives are in danger.
Jan 10, 2020•37 min
14. Florida Ostrich Farms
From swimming with dolphins to alligator farms to snorkeling and diving with the fishes. Florida has it all. Including Ostriches.
Dec 20, 2019•32 min
13. The Legend of Moss Man
A mysterious threat has been lurking in Florida's forests for hundreds of years. Listen as we enlighten you on the Florida lore of a rare and violent creature.
Dec 13, 2019•33 min
12. The I-4 Dead Zone
What's so deadly about the i-4 Dead Zone? Accidents, traffic, or something else lurking underneath it all-- listen to find out.
Dec 06, 2019•42 min
11. Astronaut Attack
Space cadets, psycho-exes, and adult diapers, listen to find out what these three things have in common.
Nov 22, 2019•44 min
10. Treasure Hunting and Water Witching
By 1964, 165 million dollars worth of treasure had been found in Florida. Listen to the story of a man on a search for his share of pirate treasure.
Nov 15, 2019•1 hr 4 min
09. The Black Widow
Money is everything when you're willing to kill for it! Find out what a wicked woman did to live a financially comfortable life.
Nov 08, 2019•1 hr 2 min
08. The Miami Biltmore Hotel
Hear Rachel and Karina discuss the haunting history of a lavish hotel right in the heart of Coral Gables, Florida.
Nov 01, 2019•54 min
07. The Devil Tree
The Devil Tree is marred by an act of pure evil, but it’s not a satanic ritual, or an occult sacrifice. Something much worse happened at the base of the Devil Tree, and it’s something the locals don’t like to talk about.
Oct 25, 2019•42 min
06. Robert the Doll
Listen to the strange story of a deranged doll that has been creeping people out in Key West, Florida for over a hundred years.
Oct 18, 2019•59 min
05. Missing Person: Jennifer Kesse
In 2006 Jennifer Kesse disappeared without a trace. An empty apartment, an abandoned car, and a person of interest who got exceptionally lucky; listen to the story of the yet-unsolved case.
Oct 11, 2019•1 hr
04. The Brassiere Brigade
Bras, broads, and big money. This story holds it all. Tune in to find out how a bunch of coinage went missing in the heart of Miami, Florida.
Oct 04, 2019•49 min
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