Hi everyone, we wanted to highlight two crazy cases of stalking, these types of crimes can be very triggering so keep that in mind as you listen. Kelsey covers the harassment of Cindy James, a nurse who faced 7 long years and dozens of escalating attacks, ranging from threatening notes and phone calls, to being attacked and drugged multiple times. Alanna tells the senseless murder of Laurie Show, who got caught up in the revenge plot of 3 teenagers, who became obsessed with making Laurie pay for...
Oct 27, 2023•2 hr 4 min
Peek-a-boo, we're right behind you! Wouldn't that just be the WORST if we really were? Well, wait till you hear Kelsey's recounting of the Scariest Story on Reddit of 2022! It's an account of a wife making her husband's life into an eerie game that he never signed on to play.....was she possessed or just really pranky? We don't know but we feel like we're being watched.... To cap off the trifecta of terror, Alanna covers two tales to scare the pants off ya! The first, titled: I was almost the vi...
Oct 20, 2023•2 hr 5 min
Happy spook-tober everyone, for this ep we decided to tell some more occult related true crime cases. Kelsey tries to answer a 80 year old question, who put Bella down the Wych Elm? A case full of mysteries and unanswered questions, and also some wild theories; this case ties in to one Alanna covered way back in ep 22, so go listen to that one if you haven't before, because its great. Alanna closes the ep with a series of murders that are suspected to have been committed by a serial killer who w...
Oct 13, 2023•2 hr 17 min
Hey Hey, it's high time for another Haunted AF episode, cryptic cuties! A very low haunted episode, actually, as we bring you the haunted underground! Paris catacombs, move over you have had your time to shine, now it's time for the new haunts on the block! Have you heard of the Indiana catacombs? A labyrinthic network lying silently below the streets of Indianapolis? Well, if you haven't, Kelsey takes us on a tour of the dark passageways without ever leaving our comfy homes. Next stop, Ghost St...
Oct 06, 2023•2 hr 11 min
In honor of Truth & Reconciliation Day 2023, we decided to shine a light on some cases of missing and murdered indigenous females and 2-spirit identifying people. We have a horrible history in Canada of crushing down the native cultures of our land, and it's only in recent years that Canada has begun trying to right those wrongs. One of the biggest dangers facing indigenous and First Nations females today is violence and death, especially in vulnerable communities and areas. Kelsey takes us ...
Sep 29, 2023•2 hr 10 min
Hi cryptic cuties, we have a cool episode all about Indigenous and First Nations folklore for you this week. Kelsey takes a deep dive into the Inuit way of life, from clothing and transportation, to housing and diets, there are many things we have to thank the Inuit for today. Alanna shares a collection of creepy creatures that appear often in First Nations stories around North America. We hope you enjoy this ep, we loved learning more about a few of the different groups. Stay tuned for next wee...
Sep 22, 2023•2 hr 9 min
Near death experiences. Are they as life-changing as TV would have us believe? Does everyone that comes close to their demise see a bright light or do they simply survive and live to fight another day? We explore some famous and lesser known brushes with death, as well as some stories of survival to surpass all odds. Meet the man who spent the longest at sea on a tiny boat (over a year!) and find out which of the Man in Black, Johnny Cash's animals that almost gutted him out of pure heartbreak. ...
Sep 15, 2023•1 hr 53 min
Does this ep seem familiar? Well that's because we touched on it a bit with our special Dexter themed ep a long time ago, over 100 eps ago! Can you believe it? This week we revisit the idea by exploring killers who were inspired by others to commit terrible and senseless crimes. Kelsey covers the strange investigation into a shooter who terrorized New York City for many years, keeping its police and citizens on high alert night after night. Alanna switches it up and shares the tale of two teenag...
Sep 08, 2023•2 hr 23 min
Ahoy-hoy cryptic mateys, we have sailed back into a podcast harbour near you! That's harbour with a U cause we speak the Queen's English here in Canadaland, dontcha know? It's fitting that Alanna just returned home from the Maritimes in Atlantic Canada, since we are hitting you with more maritime mysteries! We love the ocean, but she scares us a little too, gotta respect that shit, you know what we mean?? :) Kelsey takes us aboard the ship known as the Joyita, whose voyage proved less than joyfu...
Sep 01, 2023•2 hr 20 min
This week's Darkcast takeover episode is brought to you by Disturbing Interests podcast! As the hosts like to say, you may be disturbing, but you are not alone! We've had a Corpse Bride, now it's time for a full-on corpse Queen, better known by her real name, Ines de Castro. Regina brings us this "gruesome love story for their ages", of Ines and King Pedro I, sometimes compared to Romeo and Juliet. To round it out, co-host Lynn, docent of darkness, takes us through some "owl theories" aka folklo...
Aug 25, 2023•1 hr 22 min
Hiya Cryptic Cuties, we have another special ep for you, this time from the trio over at Paranormal Peeps. Hosts Josh, Jamey, and Aleca cover many haunted locations, as well as cryptids and sometimes even true crime. For their Camp Floyd ep they talk with guest Wendi from Demolished Salt Lake podcast all about the military camp, why it was built and the struggles that the soldiers faced. We hope you enjoy, and check back next week for the last ep our Darkcast takeover.
Aug 18, 2023•1 hr 16 min
Welcome back to the Darkcast takeover, this week we have a great ep to share with you. Kelsey has wanted to share this case with everyone since we started, so we were excited to find one of our co-pods had already done it, the lovely Brenda over at Horrifying History. Check out this awesome podcast full of all things paranormal and True Crime, if you like our variety of ep topics then you are sure to love them as well. If you have never heard this case before, buckle up because it is wild, and i...
Aug 11, 2023•33 min
We are on hiatus this month, so please enjoy a spooky story from Misty Mysteries, a Darkcast family podcast featuring host Keely Lopez. Of course this classic tale touches all the great parts of paranormal, folklore, and Halloween, so it's perfect as a pre-spooky season starter! Listen while it's hot out, to keep your bones from being chilled! Then check out the other episodes on the Misty Mysteries feed. She covers true crime and unsolved cases, haunted places and people/dolls, all the same stu...
Aug 04, 2023•18 min
Most of us can agree that the deep ocean can be scary as hell. There's even a specific word for the phobia of large underwater creatures or objects that I bet lots of us have- it's called megalohydrothalassophobia. But what's even scarier than the water itself, we ask? It's always the bad people who make this such a frightening place to be. Come hop on our lifeboat as we plunge into International waters! We could say you need to hear Kelsey's case like you need a hole in the hull! at least that'...
Jul 28, 2023•2 hr 11 min
Hey everyone, for this weeks episode we dove into 2 more cases of bizarre Government conspiracies. Kelsey covers a dark spot in Canada's history, a time when the fear of spies and communists led the Government to funnel thousands into a "Gaydar" to better weed out any Homosexual workers. Targeting and investigating thousands of government, RCMP and Military employees. Alanna shares the story of Project Montauk; a strange tale of underground superheroes and some of the tests they endured. If this...
Jul 21, 2023•1 hr 58 min
Hey Cryptic Cuties it's crime time again! Remember when Kelsey covered the infamous Moors Murders way back in Episode 22? Neither do we at this point, really! So it's about time for another case of couples who kill (or Moor Murders if you will :P) Kelsey kicks it off with a typically dark case of course, notorious killers Alton Coleman and Debra Brown. They were not your typical serial killers, they picked victims who were known as pillars of the community, often asking for their help as a ruse ...
Jul 14, 2023•2 hr 17 min
Summer is hot-t-t and so are these podcasts! But of course these stories are also strange, dark and mysterious! Sure to give you some chills as you chill! Check out Cruel Summer Part 2 for Kelsey and Alanna's cases and many more in our summer collab compilation of spooky stories to tell around the campfire! Grab your smores, it's scary story time! Featured Darkcast Podcasts: @f_thatpod @freakyafpod @mythicaltruecrime @all_hallows_eve_podcast @rogue_darkness @attwgpod...
Jul 11, 2023•1 hr 4 min
It's a cruel, cruel summer, leaving me here on my own...you know the lyrics, but are you ready for this dark and disturbing summer scream? We got to take part in a major collab featuring some of Darkcast Network's hottest shows, and if you love us you are probably gonna love these guys too! Buckle up, and grab your comfort animals for some creepy, crimey, chill your bones stories to listen to in the dark! Darkcast featured podcasts: @HorrifyingHistory @ParanormalPeeps @BeyondtheRainbow @CreepyTa...
Jul 10, 2023•56 min
It's ep 111 so we just had to cover numerology, it was a sign. Kelsey shares a brief history of Numerology, or Arithmancy as it was once called. Everything from onomancy, to birthday numbers and life path numbers, we have a lot to discuss (and calculate). Alanna redeems herself with a deep dive into Angel Numbers (briefly mentioned in our 86th ep). If you find that every time you look at the clock it's 11:11, or 12:34, listen closely because this ep is for you. So grab a pencil and some paper an...
Jul 07, 2023•2 hr 25 min
We start the episode off in true Castles & Cryptids fashion- lots of cat craziness and pet talk, interrupted by sounds of Gordo playing fetch with his bottle cap. Tell us- what's wrong with your pet? Meaning what crazy weirdo things do they do that's unique to them? Please tell us, we're dying to know!! Kelsey breaks down the killing of Marta Russo, but the one major thing this case lacks- is a motive!? Struck down in broad daylight on campus, the death was a shock to the nation. We take you...
Jun 30, 2023•2 hr 10 min
That's right, we are finally talking all things dragons, because what goes better with a podcast called castles & cryptids than dragons! Kelsey covers the influence of dragons on Asian culture, focusing on Chinese dragons (Long) and their deep history across many dynasties. We discuss everything from the Chinese zodiac, to the emperor's new clothes and much, much more. Alanna wraps up the ep by teaching us all about the dragons featured in Dungeons & Dragons, what their attacks are and h...
Jun 23, 2023•2 hr 8 min
We've decided to feature more missing persons and unsolved cases on the pod, to help highlight and bring attention to more cases that could be solved someday. There's unfortunately too many to choose from. Kelsey brings us the tale of Diane Augat, who went missing quite quietly in 1998. Strange clues and traces of her are the only things that have ever been found, and theories include foul play. Alanna covered the disappearance of Keith Reinhard, and the mysterious circumstances surrounding his ...
Jun 16, 2023•2 hr 33 min
This week we share a wide variety of stories of close calls and near misses. First, Kelsey focuses on a handful of examples of people trusting their instincts, and dodging some very scary situations. Alanna takes her turn with a few deep dives into harrowing surroundings no one would want to find themselves in. From almost being attacked and murdered, to surviving at sea or in the wilderness, to a first hand account of 911, this ep has it all. We hope if you ever find yourself in a bad situation...
Jun 09, 2023•1 hr 39 min
Some still call this case the best documented UFO sighting ever to happen in Canada, and it occurred way back in the 60's at a place called Falcon Lake, Manitoba. Stefan Michalak was an industrial mechanic and amateur geologist who was exploring around the lake east of Winnipeg when he noticed a gaggle of geese abruptly take off, honking madly. Although Stefan was an educated and multi-lingual man, he was not at all prepared for the meeting that was about to take place, indeed, likely no one wou...
Jun 02, 2023•1 hr 28 min
Hi everybody, we hope you are prepared for a very dark episode this week. Kelsey dives into the case of Nathon Brooks, who repeatedly shot his parents while they lay sleeping. We discuss everything from possible motivations, to an extremely different version of events provided in a police report, which version is true? We'll let you be the judge. Alanna closes out the episode with the history of Craig Price, a truly terrifying teenager that commits multiple murders that all fall under the defini...
May 26, 2023•2 hr 13 min
Do you know about Walt Disney's supposed cryogenically frozen body or head? What other Disney urban legends have you heard? We have some lesser known ones to cap off our Urban Legend episode, and we think you'll enjoy them as much as we did! And if you are the type to believe that there's a secret dome over Disneyworld to keep out the rain, well sorry to burst your invisible imaginary bubble, bro. Don't say we didn't warn ya. tags: urban legends of Disney, ghosts of Disneyworld, haunted Disney, ...
May 24, 2023•42 min
Listen up cryptic cuties, we got a classic horror trope coming at ya! The "call is coming from inside the house" babysitter urban legend! We've all heard the classic lines like-What's your favorite scary movie? from Scream, etc, but did any of that actually ever happen?? Was a babysitter really murdered, or someone ever calling and asking her to check on the children? Kelsey spills the teenage tea on this case, the case of Janett Christman. We were surprised to learn how much of it was actual tr...
May 19, 2023•2 hr 11 min
Ate Alanna and ate Kelsey here, for this special true crime ep focusing on the Philippines! Kelsey shares the story of an unassuming Pastor who was able to kill dozens over the course of 10 years, before finally being caught in an unexpected way. Alanna covers the history and crimes of Nardong Putik, a man famous for being a sort of robin hood type, hiding in puddles and escaping prison multiple times. We love our international episodes and the chance to learn about different places around the w...
May 12, 2023•1 hr 36 min
Taurus season, you say? It's gonna be May? Just in time for May the 4th/Alanna's sister's birthday, we brought you the paranormal families that really were all about the sisters!! The Bangs sisters' spiritualism shows could have been called the Sisterhood of the Travelling Precipitated Art. Which was only one of the ways they showcased their attunement to the spirit world, but was one of the most impressive too. Think pictures whose eyes follow you about the room, and then some! No spoilers. Ala...
May 05, 2023•2 hr 21 min
Sorry for the technical difficulties with last weeks ep, we hope you still enjoyed celebrating our 100th with us. Now, back to our regular scheduled programing, we bring you some strange and also heartbreaking cases of mistaken identity. Kelsey shares the fun fact this week, and then dives into a sudden and seemingly unmotivated murder of a mother of 3. Alanna shares a few stories, including the origin of finger printing in prisons, and the senseless deaths of Aren Smith and Jason Ramkishun. Sta...
Apr 28, 2023•1 hr 43 min
