Episode 55: MAGNETIC SPRINGS OF BELLBROOK The late 19th century saw a lot of advancement in the medical sciences, but some medicinal traditions still stuck around- one, in particular, was medicinal bathhouses. Bathhouses are not new at all, humans have believed that water from natural springs can be beneficial by drinking or bathing in it all around the globe. In many places, hotels would spring up around these natural springs as locations to relax and unwind... Kat, Jen, and Christina talk abou...
Jan 19, 2022•1 hr 10 min
Episode 54: BODY SNATCHING WITH JEFF SUESS SEASON 3 PREMIERE Kat, Jen, and Christina welcome back our friend Jeff Suess, historical author of so many books about the Queen City and journalist for the Cincinnati Enquirer. You can find out about all his literary endeavors at this website- https://www.jeffsuess.com/ Jeff’s article about body snatching: https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2021/10/24/cincinnati-history-body-snatchers-ghosts-and-forgotten-burial-grounds/6122953001/ Email us your hom...
Jan 12, 2022•1 hr 19 min
Kat, Jen, and Christina welcome Shi O'Neill to talk about her book Haunted Hamilton and what it is like living in a haunted house with spirits sobbing and calling your name! Shi O’Neill is a retired teacher and an avid reader who loves to immerse herself in a good story. She lives in a close-knit historic neighborhood in a small Ohio town that serves as her inspiration. Her first work, a novel, was based on her experiences in this historic district, where she has lived for a quarter of a century...
Nov 17, 2021•1 hr 33 min
Episode 52: SAUCY CINCINNATI Kat, Jen, and Christina delve into a little of Cincinnati's weird food history! Frank's Red Hot sauce was invented in Cincinnati but like so many other products with local origins, the tide of big food corporations swept it away. What are some of your favorite Cincinnati foods and restaurants that are no longer with us? SOURCES: https://www.cincinnati.com/story/entertainment/2021/04/01/franks-redhot-hot-sauce-founded-cincinnati/6998933002/ https://www.cincinnati.com/...
Nov 10, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Episode 51: THE BETHEL WITCH TRIAL OF 1805 Did you know a small town outside of Cincinnati had a witch trial in 1805? Kat, Jen, and Christina did not either! Here is the trailer to Bell, Book, and Candle: https://youtu.be/nDBbmP2TctE Thanks everyone who backed our Kickstarter! Now we shift into publishing mode and get the book out and put together the submission guide to Issue 3! Email us your hometown haunt story and we will read it on our next episode! hometownhauntedmail@gmail.com Drops every...
Nov 03, 2021•55 min
Episode 50: LISTEN BEFORE IT GETS DARK HALLOWEEN EPISODE Kat, Jen, and Christina discuss Jack o' Lanterns, the first origins of slenderman, and tell spooky stories! Kat shares why she got rid of all of her music boxes and we share paranormal activities our listeners have shared. Back our Kickstarter for Cincinnati Cabinet of Curiosities Issue 2 TRAILS, TRAINS, AND TERROR! It is another great collection of stories with cryptids, ghosts, urban legends, and weird Cincinnati history! You are support...
Oct 27, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Episode 49: GHOST HUNT EXTRAVAGANZA Kat, Jen, and Christina discuss their latest adventures! Back our Kickstarter for Cincinnati Cabinet of Curiosities Issue 2 TRAILS, TRAINS, AND TERROR! It is another great collection of stories with cryptids, ghosts, urban legends, and weird Cincinnati history! You are supporting working artists and writers when you back the book! Get some sketches too! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/christinawald/cincinnati-cabinet-of-curiosities-issue-2 Email us your h...
Oct 20, 2021•1 hr 53 min
Episode 48: SPIRIT BABIES AND BOARDS IN THE QUEEN CITY WITH GREG HAND Kat, Jen, and Christina welcome Greg Hand, proprietor of the Cincinnati Curiosities Blog! For 36 years, Hand provided public relations and communications counsel to the University of Cincinnati, after working as a reporter and editor of the Western Hills Press. He is the co-author or editor of four books about the University of Cincinnati and, with partners Molly Wellman and Kent Meloy, produces “Stand-Up History,” bringing en...
Oct 13, 2021•1 hr 42 min
Episode 47: THE DARK SIDE OF THE CROSSWICK MONSTER WITH AZIZA AND INKY Kat, Jen, and Christina welcome Aziza the Graphic Novelist and INKY to the show. They have a story in Issue 2 called The Crosswick Monster and share their process, what inspires them, and their spooky history! Aziza the Graphic Novelist Email: AzizaTheGraphicNovelist@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AzizaTGN Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/AzizaTGN Website: https://azizatgn.itch.io/ INKY Instagram: @inkygoobe...
Oct 06, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Episode 45: SPECTERS OF THE SORG OPERA HOUSE WITH KAT KLOCKOW Kat, Jen, and Christina celebrate their first podcast anniversary and go a little off the rails talking pop culture! Kat presents the haunted history of the Sorg Opera House and her experience investigating there. Sources: https://afterthefinalcurtain.net/2018/10/25/sorg-opera-house-middletown-ohio/ https://www.sorgoperahouse.org/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_J._Sorg https://www.heritageohio.org/middletown/ Email us your hometow...
Sep 23, 2021•1 hr 11 min
Episode 45: THE OXFORD LIGHT WITH JAMES A. WILLIS Kat, Jen, and Christina welcome back James A. Willis, author of Weird Ohio, Haunted Ohio, and many others, to the show to talk about the mysterious ghost lights seen around Ohio, some easy to explain; others not so much… https://strangeandspookyworld.com/ https://www.ghostsofohio.org/ @jamesawillis on Twitter Sources: Sources: https://nbc24.com/news/local/urban-legend--elmore-ghost-rider https://www.ghostsofohio.org/lore/ohio_lore_8.html https://...
Sep 15, 2021•1 hr 35 min
Episode 44: COVERING THE BATHTUB DROWNING CASE OF SARAH WIDMER WITH JANICE HISLE Kat, Jen, and Christina welcome Janice Hisle to the show to discuss the tragic case of Sarah Widmer’s death by drowning in the bathtub and the subsequent trials of Ryan Widmer… Janice Hisle is a former reporter for The Cincinnati Enquirer and wrote the book about the case after covering the story for the paper. Get a signed copy of SUBMERGED here at Janice’s book on her website! https://janicehisle.com/ Follow her o...
Sep 01, 2021•1 hr 34 min
Episode 43: SCREAMING BRIDGES WITH TOM MILLER Kat, Jen, and Christina welcome Tom Miller to the show and discuss the mysterious screaming bridge on Maud Hughes Road! Tom is a freelance illustrator who did the first Cabinet of Curiosities cover and is working on a story for issue 2! Follow him here: IG: @tomokato1969 https://atomicart.com/projects Sources: https://bridgehunter.com/oh/butler/maud-hughes-rd/ https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/local/liberty-township/2014/09/04/maud-hughes-bridge-...
Aug 25, 2021•1 hr 12 min
Episode 42: DOES PEG ENTWISTLE HAUNT THE HOLLYWOOD SIGN? Kat, Jen, and Christina discuss the tragic death of Peg Entwhistle in the 1920s. Sources for tonight’s show: https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2014/10/hollywood-sign-haunted https://queensofqueencity.com/2020/05/03/millicent-lilian-peg-entwistle/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peg_Entwistle Email us your hometown haunt story and we will read it on our next episode! hometownhauntedmail@gmail.com Drops every Wednesday at midnight! Follow u...
Aug 18, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Episode 41: MULTIDIMENSIONAL EXPERIENCES IN CHILLICOTHE WITH KEVIN NECESSARY Kat, Jen, and Christina welcome cartoonist Kevin Necessary to the show! Kevin is a freelance illustrator and editorial cartoonist. He is currently the editorial cartoonist for The Cincinnati Enquirer. His cartoons are syndicated by GoComics, and his cartoons have been published in a variety of publications such as The Week and Politico. He also has told his personal ghost story in issue 2 of Cincinnati Cabinet of Curios...
Aug 11, 2021•1 hr 33 min
Episode 40: THE FASCINATING HISTORY OF SPRING GROVE CEMETERY WITH AMANDA FRIETCH Kat, Jen, and Christina welcome back a friend to the show, Amanda Frietsch! Who is not only a paranormal investigator with Spiritual Realm Paranormal, but is also a Docent at Spring Grove Cemetery and is here to talk about it! We talk about the history of the USA’s third largest cemetery and how to not get lost! HINT: Follow the dotted lines! Check out Spiritual Realm Paranormal Investigators here For their future e...
Aug 04, 2021•1 hr 29 min
Episode 38: GHOST HUNTING AT THE DOTY HOMESTEAD Kat, Jen, and Christina went on their first ghost hunt at the Doty Homestead! Were there a lot of ghostly encounters? YES! Check out Spiritual Realm Paranormal Investigators here For their future events and to get reading information. https://www.facebook.com/Spiritualrealmparanormal Email us your hometown haunt story and we will read it on our next episode! hometownhauntedmail@gmail.com Drops every Wednesday at midnight! Follow us on Social: @cinc...
Jul 28, 2021•1 hr 25 min
Episode 38: WRITING GHOST STORIES WITH LEANNA RENEE HIEBER Kat, Jen, and Christina welcome Leanna Renee Hieber to talk about writing fictional accounts of ghosts and hosting ghost tours in New York City! Christina’s Sketchy new Artbook Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christinawald Full Moon Ghost Hunt of the historical Doty Homestead https://www.eventbrite.com/e/full-moon-ghost-hunt-doty-homestead-10pm-130am-tickets-160994305301 Leana’s links and social media: Http://leannareneehieber.com @Lean...
Jul 21, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Episode 37: THE LIGHTER SIDE OF THE CROSSWICK MONSTER WITH STEVE STEGELIN Kat, Jen, and Christina welcome Steve Stegelin to talk cryptids, the Crosswick Monster specifically, and his comic for the next issue of Cabinet of Curiosities. Steve’s links: https://stegelin.myportfolio.com https://www.charlestoncitypaper.com @Stegelin on Twitter and Instagram Steve is a long-running editorial cartoonist and illustrator at Charleston City Paper, with awards and recognition from South Carolina Press Assoc...
Jul 07, 2021•46 min
Episode 36: THE VICTORIAN SPIRITUALISM CRAZE WITH JEFF SUESS Kat, Jen, and Christina welcome back Jeff Suess to discuss Victorian Spiritualism and his book coming out this fall about Tomorrowland! Get Jeff’s books here: https://www.jeffsuess.com/ You can read his weekly column at https://www.cincinnati.com/staff/2647337001/jeff-suess/ Email us your hometown haunt story and we will read it on our next episode! hometownhauntedmail@gmail.com Drops every Wednesday at midnight! Follow us on Social: @...
Jun 30, 2021•51 min
Episode 35: GEEKING OUT ABOUT CRIMECON 2021 WITH AMY HASSEBROCK Kat, Jen, and Christina welcome back Amy Hassebrock to talk about this year’s CrimeCon! Amy’s site: https://theskeletonkeychronicles.com/ https://www.crimecon.com/ Email us your hometown haunt story and we will read it on our next episode! hometownhauntedmail@gmail.com Drops every Wednesday at midnight! Follow us on Social: @cincabinetcurio (twitter) @cincycabinetofcuriosities (instagram) Cincinnati Cabinet of Curiosities (facebook)...
Jun 23, 2021•1 hr 17 min
Episode 34: STEAMPUNK, GHOSTS, AND CELEBRATING BLACK INDIE COMICS Kat, Jen, and Christina welcome Aiesha D. Little to the show to talk about comics, the upcoming Queen City Black Comix Day, and her ghost hunting adventure! Aiesha is a writer/editor based in Cincinnati, and the co-founder of the Midwest Black Speculative Fiction Alliance. The organization started in late 2014 and added Queen City Black Comix Day to its event roster in summer 2015. The day is meant to spotlight the contributions o...
Jun 16, 2021•49 min
Episode 33: THE MYSTERIOUS LIFE CYCLE OF CICADAS Kat, Jen, and Christina are talking bugs this week. BIG bugs… BIG bugs that hatch in the billions every 17 years. We discuss Brood X, CICADAS! The swarming of cicadas feels like the fuel of horror movies. This is the real story behind our insect friends. Thanks Kevin Necessary for the use of his Cicada Cartoons. Visit his Etsy site here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/NecessaryArtStudio?ref=profile_header Sources: https://www.cincinnatimagazine.com/art...
Jun 11, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Episode 32: DESIGNING TAROT DECKS WITH STEPHANIE COST After a little geeking out about cicadas and the lunar eclipse, Kat, Jen, and Christina welcome illustrator Stephanie Cost to discuss Tarot Deck design after going over a BRIEF, UTTERLY INCOMPLETE, HISTORY OF TAROT. Stephanie Cost is Kickstarting her Chromatic Fates Tarot Deck here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/chromaticfates/the-chromatic-fates-tarot IT FUNDED IN LESS THAN 24 HOURS BUT YOU CAN STILL GET YOURS! Sources: https://en.wik...
Jun 02, 2021•1 hr 24 min
Episode 31: THE HAUNTED BOOTLEGGER GEORGE REMUS Kat, Jen, and Christina are back from a break and ready to talk about crime kingpin George Remus and his unfortunate wife Imogene. Ken Burns has some great segments in his Prohibition documentary about George Remus: https://www.pbs.org/video/prohibition-george-remus-the-circle/?fbclid=IwAR1z0KhaXSJ_a2_Ldu1QnsJmQ9OjRlkf2ltAvxqR9y5Dr3K9pKWC7lCtK1M https://www.pbs.org/video/prohibition-george-remus-the-primrose-path/?fbclid=IwAR3QZ0SrSSwc3FSEpgQBT2k6Z...
May 26, 2021•57 min
Episode 30: THE DOLLHOUSE GRAVES OF INDIANA Kat, Jen, and Christina hit the road to visit the famous Dollhouse Graves in Indiana! Feeling ready to explore the paranormal hotspots in the region after being vaccinated, they spend a pleasant Sunday afternoon visiting cemeteries… First, they talk to local comic creator Lauren Sparks about the comic anthology she contributed to called Votes for Women: The battle for the 19th Amendment Get yours at: https://www.littleredbird.press/ She can be found @w...
Apr 28, 2021•1 hr
Episode 29: THE GHOSTLY SIDE OF THE GOLDEN LAMB Once again, Amy Hassebrock joins Kat, Jen, Christina to talk about the copious history of the Golden Lamb, in operation since 1803! Not only has it had a distinguished guest list including 12 presidents, Mark Twain, and Charles Dickens, there are several ghosts said to haunt this property in Lebanon, Ohio! Amy recently researched the curious death of Clement Vallandigham at the inn. You can deep dive into his story here: “OH MURDER, I AM SHOT!”: Th...
Apr 21, 2021•1 hr 17 min
Episode 28: THE SOUTHGATE HOUSE OF HORRORS Kat, Jen, and Christina talk about the legendary Southgate House in Newport, Kentucky and get mired in a discussion about Tarot cards on the way. Plus, where are all the cool, updated Ouija Board designs? Weird thing this week: MONKEYS in Price Hill! https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/04/08/reports-cincinnati-monkeys-loose-cemetery/7137211002/ https://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2021/04/08/police-probe-reports-of-monkeys-on-loose-in-ohio-cemete...
Apr 14, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Episode 27: CINCINNATI PARANORMAL POTLUCK Kat, Jen, and Christina talk different Cincinnati and Ohio weirdnesses. Weird thing this week, Easter edition: Easter Bunny Origin Story https://www.bustle.com/p/the-weird-history-of-easter-traditions-50641 Jen talks BUFFALO RIDGE CREMATORIUM Sources: https://creepycincinnati.com/2011/11/20/the-buffalo-ridge-crematorium-observatory/ https://www.reddit.com/r/cincinnati/comments/dogtzu/spoopy_cincinnati_the_legends_of_buffalo_ridge/ https://cincinnatiprese...
Apr 07, 2021•55 min
Episode 26: THE WEIRD CINCINNATI HISTORY OF MAILING KIDS Kat, Jen, and Christina are back from spring break! First on a serious note: #stopasianhate Lots of great links here to support your fellow Americans of Asian and Pacific Islander descent. https://asianpacificfund.org/make-an-impact/solidarity/ways-to-help/ George Takai’s musical called Allegiance starring Lea Salonga: http://allegiancemusical.com/article/meet-george-takei-and-the-cast-of-broadways-allegiance-2/ His graphic novel: They Cal...
Mar 31, 2021•1 hr 10 min
