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Creep Me Out: A Podcast of True Crime, Urban Legends, & the Weird

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Join friends Morgan Benek, and Kat Bueman once a week every season, as they dive into stories of true crime, urban legends, spooky history, and the paranormal.
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Episodes

Deep Dive: Jeffrey Dahmer, Part II

For the season 3 finale, Morgan concludes the telling of the heinous crimes of the prolific serial killer, Jeffrey Dahmer. Citations: - Lionel Dahmer, A Father's Story (Out of Print) -Jeffrey Dahmer. (n.d.). In Federal Bureau of Investigation, Freedom of Information and Privacy Acts (No. 7-MW-26057-Section 2). Retrieved June 19, 2024 https://vault.fbi.gov/jeffrey-lionel-dahmer/jeffrey-lionel-dahmer-part-03-of-20 -Masters, B. (2020). The Shrine of Jeffrey Dahmer [Print]. Hodder Paperbacks. -Norri...

Nov 12, 20243 hr 5 minSeason 3Ep. 11

Deep Dive: Jeffrey Dahmer, Part I

This week Morgan tells the first part of the story of one of the most notorious serial killers in history, Jeffrey Dahmer. Citations: -Lionel Dahmer, A Father's Story (Out of Print) -Dvorchak, R., & Holewa, L. (1992). Milwaukee Massacre: Jeffrey Dahmer and the Milwaukee Murders.[Kindle]. Dell Publishing. -Festival that Dahmer victim was planning to attend 6/18/78. (1978, June 17). Newspapers.com . https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-akron-beacon-journal-festival-that-d/38114889/ -Jeffrey ...

Nov 05, 20242 hr 40 minSeason 3Ep. 10

The History of Freak Shows

This week Ari tells Morgan the history of a past time of a bygone era, Freak Shows. Citations: -CIRCUS HISTORY: FREAK SHOWS AND SIDESHOWS, Kim Hart https://www.aaastateofplay.com/circus-history/ -Freak Shows in the United States (1840-1940), Combined sources article https://disabilityhistory.org/2021/12/29/freak-shows-in-the-united-states-1840-1940/ -Freak Shows in the United States (1840-1940), Michael M Chemers https://www.britannica.com/art/freak-show Credits: Modern Mythos Network intro and ...

Oct 29, 20241 hr 29 minSeason 3Ep. 9

Death Culture

This week Ari and Morgan share the different customs, rituals, and beliefs from around the world surrounding the one thing we all can't avoid, death. Citations: -5 Things You Didn’t Know About the Funeral Industry https://evermore.org/5-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-funeral-industry/ -HOW THE FUNERAL INDUSTRY HAS EVOLVED https://www.funeralwise.com/resources/funeral-industry/ Credits: Modern Mythos Network intro and outro written and performed by Sean McNeilly Album art: Ben Harrison Hosts: Mo...

Oct 22, 20241 hr 45 minSeason 3Ep. 8

Profile: BTK

This week Morgan tells Ari the story of the saddest, most pathetic serial killer in American History, Dennis Radar better known by his self appointed moniker, BTK. Citations: -Katherine Ramsland, Ph. D Confessions of a Serial Killer - FBI Records: The Vault https://vault.fbi.gov/dennis-rader/dennis-rader-part-01/view -Matthew Crawford, Dennis Rader, The BTK Killer: Psychology of a Psychopath https://thecrimewire.com/true-crime/Profile-of-a-Serial-Killer-Part-5-Dennis-Rader-The-BTK-Killer -Michae...

Oct 15, 20242 hr 9 minSeason 3Ep. 7

Profile: Henry VIII

This week Ari tells Morgan the story of the notorious English monarch, Henry VIII. Citations: -The Wadsworth Book of the Kings and Queens of Britain, Dr. G.S.P Freeman-Grenville. -The Tudors: The Crown, The Dynasty, The Golden Age., Alison Weir -Henry VIII: King of England, Geoffrey R Elton, John S Morrill https://www.britannica.com/biography/Henry-VIII-king-of-England Credits: Modern Mythos Network intro and outro written and performed by Sean McNeilly Album art: Ben Harrison Hosts: Morgan Bene...

Oct 08, 20242 hr 5 minSeason 3Ep. 6

Vlad the Impaler & the History of Vampires

This week Ari, and Morgan each dive deep in the history of Vampires, and the man, the myth, the legend who started the modern fasciation with the bloodsuckers, Vlad Tepes, better known as Vlad the Impaler. Citations: -Dracula Prince of Many Faces: His Life and Times, Radu R. Florescu & Raymond T. McNally -Vampire History https://www.history.com/topics/folklore/vampire-history -Inside The Bloody History Of Vampires, From Ruthless Rulers To Medical Mysteries, Kaleena Fraga https://allthatsinte...

Oct 01, 20241 hr 33 minSeason 3Ep. 6

Mothman

This week Morgan tells Ari the story of the internet's favorite cryptid, Point Pleasant WV's very own Mothman! Citations: -An Ode to a Hometown Creature: Mothman of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, Gwen Mallow https://folklife.si.edu/magazine/mothman-point-pleasant-west-virginia -Mothman Festival https://www.mothmanfestival.com -Point Pleasant Register https://web.archive.org/web/20071011230219/http:/www.westva.net/mothman/1966-11-16.htm -Fabulous Creatures, Mythical Monsters, and Animal Power Sym...

Sep 24, 202458 minSeason 3Ep. 4

Profile: H.H. Holmes

This week Ari tells Morgan the story of America's first reported serial Killer, H.H. Homes, and his murderous reign during the 1885 Chicago World's Fair. Citations: -Devil In the White City, by Erik Larson -H. H. Holmes: America's First Serial Killer, 2004 documentary now on Prime. -H.H. Holmes American serial killer, John Philip Jenkins ⁠https://www.britannica.com/biography/H-H-Holmes⁠ Credits: Modern Mythos Network intro and outro written and performed by Sean McNeilly Album art: Ben Harrison ...

Sep 17, 20241 hr 50 minSeason 3Ep. 3

The Men in Black

This week Morgan tells Ari the story of the mysterious Men in Black of ufology lore. Citations: Justin Sablich https://www.history.com/news/men-in-black-real-origins -Men in Black" Captured on Surveillance Video Entering Sheraton Hotel in Niagara Falls - FindingUFO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVMEYaQiOBo -The Editors of Publications International, Ltd. https://science.howstuffworks.com/space/aliens-ufos/men-in-black.htm - The Coming of Saucers, Kenneth Arnorld and Raymond Palmer https://arch...

Sep 10, 20241 hr 25 minSeason 3Ep. 2

European Witch Trials

Welcome to Season 3 of Creep Me Out! To start off the season Ari tells Morgan the story of the lesser known, but just as brutal European witch trials! Citations: -With Trials in Early Modern Europe and new England https://www.law.berkeley.edu/research/the-robbins-collection/exhibitions/witch-trials-in-early-modern-europe-and-new- -History of Witches https://www.history.com/topics/folklore/history-of-witches -World Bewitched https://rmc.library.cornell.edu/witchcraft/exhibition/dueprocess/torture...

Sep 03, 20241 hr 22 minSeason 3Ep. 1

Jonestown

For the season two finale Ari and Morgan discuss one of the most horrific mass murders in history, Jonestown, as well as the man behind it, Jim Jones. Credits: Modern Mythos Network intro and outro written and performed by Sean McNeilly Album art: Ben Harrison Hosts: Morgan Benek and Ari Graves Producer: Nick Kizina

Oct 10, 20231 hr 20 min

Profile: The Grim Sleeper

This week Morgan and Ari discuss one of the most prolific serial killers of all time, Lonnie Daniel Franklin Jr, the Grim Sleeper. Credits: Modern Mythos Network intro and outro written and performed by Sean McNeilly Album art: Ben Harrison Hosts: Morgan Benek and Ari Graves Producer: Nick Kizina

Oct 03, 20231 hr 5 min

Mormonism

This week Morgan welcomes her new co-host to the podcast Ari Graves! Ari dives right into their co-hosting duties, and discusses the darker side of the Mormon religion! Credits: Modern Mythos Network intro and outro written and performed by Sean McNeilly Album art: Ben Harrison Hosts: Morgan Benek and Ari Graves Producer: Nick Kizina

Sep 26, 20231 hr 24 min

Doppelgängers

This week Morgan has some big news for the future of the podcast, and welcomes Producer Nick to the podcast to discuss the phenomenon of doppelgängers! Credits: Modern Mythos Network intro and outro written and performed by Sean McNeilly Album art: Ben Harrison Hosts: Morgan Benek and Nick Kizina Producer: Nick Kizina

Sep 19, 20231 hr 4 min

Profile: Jerry Brudos

This week Morgan and Kat discuss serial killer Jerry Brudos Credits: Modern Mythos Network intro and outro written and performed by Sean McNeilly Album art: Ben Harrison Hosts: Morgan Benek and Kat Bureman Producer: Nick Kizina

Sep 12, 202353 min

Sleep Paralysis

This week Kat and Morgan discuss the phenomenon of Sleep Paralysis, and the demons which come with it. Credits: Modern Mythos Network intro and outro written and performed by Sean McNeilly Album art: Ben Harrison Hosts: Morgan Benek and Kat Bureman Producer: Nick Kizina

Sep 05, 202354 min

Elisa Lam

This week Morgan and Kat discuss the unusual circumstances of the death and disappearance of Elisa Lam.

Aug 22, 202349 min

Peggy and Robert, the Haunted Dolls

This week Kat and Morgan discuss the history and weirdness behind the haunted dolls, Peggy and Robert. Credits: Modern Mythos Network intro and outro written and performed by Sean McNeilly Album art: Ben Harrison Hosts: Morgan Benek and Kat Bureman Producer: Nick Kizina

Aug 22, 202357 min

Profile: The Warrens

In this episode Kat and Morgan explore the lives of paranormal investigators, and exorcists, Ed and Lorraine Warren. The pair explore the stories behind them, and the possibility they are con artists. Credits: Modern Mythos Network intro and outro written and performed by Sean McNeilly Album art: Ben Harrison Hosts: Morgan Benek and Kat Bureman Producer: Nick Kizina

Aug 15, 202356 min

Profile: Guilles de Rais

Welcome to season 2 of Creep Me Out! In the season 2 premiere, Morgan and Kat talk about French nobleman, the inspiration for the fairy tale, Bluebeard, and serial killer Guilles de Rais! Credits: Modern Mythos Network intro and outro written and performed by Sean McNeilly Album Art: Ben Harrison Hosts: Morgan Benek and Kat Bureman Producer: Nick Kizina

Aug 08, 202345 min

Bonus Episode: Cryptids!

In this bonus episode the girls welcome their friend and producer, Nick Kizina to the podcast to discuss, Cryptids! The trio discuss The Beast(s) of Bray Road, and the legendary Jersey Devil! Credits: Modern Mythos Network intro and outro written and performed by Sean McNeilly Creep Me Out Intro and Outro music by thesocials Find more of their work at https://www.fiverr.com/thesocials Hosts: Morgan Benek and Kat Bureman Producer: Nick Kizina Creep Me Out Artwork: Ben Harrison...

Feb 12, 20201 hr 12 min

Creepy Dolls

It's the season one finale, thank you for listening! In this episode the girls ask why are dolls so creepy? Credits: Modern Mythos Network intro and outro written and preformed by Sean McNeilly Hosts: Morgan Benek and Kat Bureman Producer: Nick Kizina Creep Me Out Artwork: Ben Harrison

Jan 08, 202049 min

The Seven Gates of Hell

This week the girls discuss The York County Seven Gates of Hell in Hellam PA. They go into the legend behind the story, and how Hellam did not get their name from it. Credits: Modern Mythos Network intro and outro written and preformed by Sean McNeilly Hosts: Morgan Benek and Kat Bureman Producer: Nick Kizina Creep Me Out Artwork: Ben Harrison

Jan 01, 202047 min

Holiday Special: Krampus

Merry Christmas, and Happy Holidays! For this week's episode the girls dive into the legend of Krampus, and other spooky holiday legends! Credits: Modern Mythos Network intro and outro written and preformed by Sean McNeilly Hosts: Morgan Benek and Kat Bureman Producer: Nick Kizina Creep Me Out Artwork: Ben Harrison

Dec 25, 201937 min

Profile: Elizabeth Bathory

This week the girls discuss the Blood Countess herself, Elizabeth Bathory. They go into the Elizabeth's upbringing, her marriage, the amount of power she had for a woman in her time, and her crimes. They also explore how recently historians and scholars are starting to believe Elizabeth was framed. Credits: Modern Mythos Network intro and outro written and preformed by Sean McNeilly Hosts: Morgan Benek and Kat Bureman Producer: Nick Kizina Creep Me Out Artwork: Ben Harrison...

Dec 18, 201959 min

Profile: Andrew Cuanan

This week the girls discuss spree killer Andrew Cunanan. They go into Cunanan's upbringing, his lifestyle he killed to maintain, and discuss his most famous victim, Giovanni Versace. Credits: Modern Mythos Network intro and outro written and preformed by Sean McNeilly Hosts: Morgan Benek and Kat Bureman Producer: Nick Kizina Creep Me Out Artwork: Ben Harrison

Dec 11, 201953 min

Ritual Games

This week the girls dive into the spooky games, like Bloody Mary, and Hide and Go Seek with by Yourself, you play to experience the other side. Credits: Modern Mythos Network intro and outro written and preformed by Sean McNeilly Hosts: Morgan Benek and Kat Bureman Producer: Nick Kizina Creep Me Out Artwork: Ben Harrison

Dec 04, 201947 min

Severed Head Found

Welcome to the series premiere of Creep Me Out, in the first episode your spooky hosts Morgan Benek and Kat Bureman give their individual backgrounds, why they wanted to do the podcast, and tell the story of the severed head found just minutes from Morgan's childhood home. Credits: Modern Mythos Network intro and outro written and preformed by Sean McNeilly Hosts: Morgan Benek and Kat Bureman Producer: Nick Kizina Creep Me Out Artwork: Ben Harrison...

Nov 27, 201945 min

Creep Me Out Trailer

Welcome to Creep Me Out. Launching 11/27/19 Credits: Modern Mythos Network intro and outro written and preformed by Sean McNeilly Hosts: Morgan Benek and Kat Bureman Producer: Nick Kizina Creep Me Out Artwork: Ben Harrison

Nov 26, 201946 sec
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