With the Conclave wrapped and a brand-new ' Merican Pope installed at the helm of the holy secrecy, we at NWCS figured, what better time to dive headfirst into the spooky corridors of the Vatican? From the shadowy history and sacred oddities to whatever off-topic rabbit hole we accidentally stumble into, join us as we crack open the ancient doors of the world's most mysterious mini-nation—and maybe a few irreverent shenanigans along the way.
May 23, 2025•59 min•Ep. 50
Turn down the lights, lock the doors, and grab your favorite drink. This week on NWCS into the dark, we're diving into the creepy origins of Skinwalkers, those nightmare-inducing shape-shifters of legend. But true to form, we veer wildly off-topic into the weird and unexpected. It's spooky, slightly hilarious, and might just leave you sleeping with one eye open.
May 23, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 49
After a year and a half in hiding (we call it a "creative retreat"), Northwest Curiosity Society is back, with a shiny new podcast studio! For reasons no one fully understands, Danny has chosen Easter as the comeback episode topic. Why? We may never know. But tune in anyway, because between some surprisingly weird Easter discussions and the usual shenanigans, you might just learn something... or not... Probably not.
Apr 15, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 48
Welcome to another spine-chilling installment of NWCS Into The Dark. In this our 45th episode, we're discussing the glitzy, glamourous, and downright ghostly underbelly of Hollywood. Forget the Walk of Fame; we're taking you on a tour of the Walk of Fear! Tune in, if you dare, for a hilarious hair-raising journey through Hollywood's weird history. Whether you are a skeptic or a believer, "Hollyweird" will have you looking at the silver screen in a whole new, eerie light.
May 22, 2024•57 min•Ep. 45
Join N.W.C.S. as we discuss the origins of Friday the 13th and get way off track and discuss....well just listen to find out. Enjoy!!
Jun 20, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 44
Join NWCS as we discuss Serial Killers from the past until current.
Apr 06, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 43
Join N.W.C.S. as we discuss Glitches In The Matrix
Feb 27, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 42
Join NWCS as we discuss the book of Grimoire.
Feb 15, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 41
Lighthouses and ghosts are to popular passions for many. Join NWCS as we discuss both and tell the tale of our overnight adventure at a notoriously haunted lighthouse.
Oct 17, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 40
Witches throughout history have often been interpreted as evil beings by early Christians in Europe and have been portrayed as wart-nosed woman with green faces huddling around a cauldron of witch's brew and cackling while they ride through the sky on their broomsticks. Is there more to witches than what we see on television? Join NWCS as we talk to a real life witch and sort fact from fiction.
Sep 28, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 39
The Wendigo is a mythological creature or evil spirit which originates from the folklore of Plains and Great Lakes Natives as well as some First Nations. It is based in and around the East Coast forests of Canada, the Great Plains region of the United States, and the Great Lakes region of the United States and Canada. The Wendigo may appear as a monster with some human characteristics or as a spirit who has possessed a human being and made them monstrous. It is historically associated with canni...
Aug 30, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 38
Grimm's Fairy Tales, originally known as the Children's and Household tales as adopted by the Brother's Grimm are anything but children friendly. N.W.C.S. takes a look at these disturbing and extremely dark tales, their origins and discusses several of the stories in detail.
Jun 06, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 37
The strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde was an 1886 gothic novella written by Robert Louis Stevenson about a man with two alter-egos with wildly contradictory behaviors. But was this novella based on any truth or real people? Join NWCS as we explore the strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
Mar 30, 2022•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 36
Welcome to NWCS into the dark podcast. On this episode we talk with our good friend Cryptid Hunter. Cryptid is a YouTube influencer and host of seeking legends a YouTube channel dedicated to his strange and mysterious investigations. He also generates real scary story narrations. We discuss with Cryptid on Episode 35 about some of his most memorable investigations. We hope you enjoy!!
Mar 08, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 35
The Batsquatch is a flying Cryptid that witnesses have seen near Mt. St. Helens and allegedly resembles a flying primate. Coincidently it is also a hazy IPA created by our good friends at Rogue Ale and Spirits. Did the witnesses consume too many Rogue IPA's or is there something to this flying bat-like creature? Join us as we discuss this creepy Cryptid.
Feb 14, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 34
Join NWCS as we attempt to discuss our year in review. Well... that was our intent but we got sidetracked...
Feb 07, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 33
What's actually going on in the Center of the Earth? Lost worlds, ancient civilizations, Alien colonies or just a deep hole? Join NWCS as we discuss the Center of the Earth.
Jan 21, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 32
The first documented mention of Giants was in the Bible and were referenced in Genesis 6:4, as well as Numbers 13:32 - 33 The Giants were known in the Bible as the Nephilim and described as a group of mysterious beings or people of unusually large size and strength. Join NWCS as we discuss historical and modern day Giants.
Jan 12, 2022•58 min•Ep. 31
Between 1764 and 1767 an evil, wolf-like creature known as Bete du Gevaudan, or Beast of Gevaudan stalked the small villages and rolling hills of Geveaudan, France. This mysterious beast killed nearly 100 villagers and continues to remain a mystery today. Join NWCS as we discuss the Beast of Gevaudan.
Jan 05, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 30
Krampus is a horned anthopomorphic figure in Central and Eastern Alpine folklore that is described as "Santa's shadow" Krampus appears during the Christmas season and frightens children who are on Santa's "naughty list." Join NWCS as we embark on our special Christmas episode and discuss all things Krampus.
Dec 18, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Secret societies have existed around the world since the Rosicruian Order in 1607. The "cloak and daggers" nature of secret societies make them an endlessly intruiging and elusive topic to most of the main stream media. What are these mysterious organizations and who joins them? Join NWCS as we discuss secret societies and their roles in today's society.
Dec 08, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 29
The USS Hornet spent almost three decades traveling the world's oceans in service to our nation. The USS Hornet is currently berthed at Pier 3 on the former naval air station in Alameda, California. The ships active duty spanned the 1940's - 60's and was a key participant in WWII, The Vietnam War, the COld War and the recovery of the first two lunar landing space missions apollo 11 and 12. The USS Hornet is also rumored to be a hot-bed for paranormal activity. Join NWCS as we discuss our overnig...
Nov 29, 2021•56 min•Ep. 28
Some childhood symbols tote the line between addorable and terrifying. We can all agree that some childhood toys are "just not right." But what happens when children's toys become haunted, possessed or develop a mind of their own? If it were up to NWCS we'd burn 'em. However, during this episode we interview the founders of unsettlingtoys.com who recieve creepy dolls and toys from people who are scared to death of them and re-home them to people who want them. Join us on this episode as we discu...
Nov 17, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 27
The Aokigahara Forest or "Sea of Trees" is located on the island of Honshu in Japan. Despite the sheer beauty of this thriving 12 mile tourist attraction the forest has a dark side. It has become known as the "Suicide Forest" and NWCS discuss both the natural beauty of this location and its forbidding history.
Nov 05, 2021•43 min•Ep. 26
Join NWCS as we conduct an interview with a Vampyre. We learn about the Vampyre culture and lore from Armani a self-proclaimed real-life Vampyre. We also review the movie Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter and discuss all things Vampyre's. Sit back, relax and enjoy the chilling topics and lighthearted shenanigans of NWCS during our episode dedicated to Vampyre's.
Oct 28, 2021•52 min•Ep. 25
