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Odds & Ends

Just a couple of girls who love to explore the spooky side of life. Join hosts Melissa and Liz as they dive into true crime stories and other off-the-wall topics (Cults? Unsolved mysteries? Aliens? Oh my!). The perfect podcast for anyone who wants to order up a plate of dark and strange with a little fun banter on the side.
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Episode 011: Is it pronounced Zee-Bruh or Zeb-Ruh? Plus, some important Season 2 announcements!

Welcome to our Season 2 teaser, folks! We've got some important updates for you...as well as some interesting "Would You Rather" questions to ponder, a "fun fact" about a serial killer, plus a funny story about a man and his "wee wee". As always, we are grateful for you and your listenership, and we're working hard to constantly improve for you guys! We know Season 2 is going to be "lit", as the kids say. Want to get in touch? Email us at odds.ends.pod@gmail.com - OR follow us on IG: @odds.ends....

Jun 02, 202125 minSeason 2Ep. 11

Episode 010: Bigfoot AKA "BigTootsies" and the Mysterious Murder of JonBenet Ramsey

It's the last episode of Season 1! Man, time flies when you're talking about aliens and murder. In this episode, Melissa explores the legend of Bigfoot - or BigTootsies, as Liz would say. Then Liz takes us down the rabbit hole of sadness and intrigue that is the unsolved murder of JonBenet Ramsey. Bigfoot Museum in Felton, CA: www.bigfootdiscoveryproject.com Bigfoot Call Recording: https://www.distinctlymontana.com/ever-heard-samurai-sounds-supposedly-real-recording-bigfoots Melissa's Sources: h...

May 19, 20211 hr 43 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Episode 009: Repurposing Gone Wrong and a Possible Time Traveler???

When we said you should up-cycle, we didn't mean like that! This week Liz is talking about Ed Gein - the notorious killer who got crafty with the skin and body parts of his victims. Gag. Then, fueled by 1.21 gigawatts of power, Melissa spins a yarn about a man named Sergei Ponomalenko; a man who claims to have time-traveled 50 years into the future. Do we believe him? Hop in the Dolorian kids, this is wild one! Liz's Sources: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ed-Gein https://www.history.com/t...

May 05, 20211 hr 17 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Episode 008: Philosophizing on Near Death & Cannibalism

This week we're here to make you think. Melissa and Liz both chose topics that have many layers and much to dissect. First, Melissa talks about the Near Death Experience of Mary Neal, MD., and the many questions and mysteries that surround the topic of life after death. Then, Liz discusses the case of Gilberto Valle - a man who openly fantasized about his cannibalistic desires in online forums, even bringing his wife and baby into the mix. This one raises a lot of questions on where we draw the ...

Apr 21, 20211 hr 40 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Episode 007: Cults, Extraterrestrials, & the Woman Who Married a Zombie

This week we leaned HEAVILY into the "odd" side of things. First, Liz tells us the story of a murder that is possibly linked to a strange cult-like group called the Orgone Warriors who warn their followers about “reptilian” extraterrestrials living secretly as humans. Yikes. Then, Melissa serves up another strange topic: Objectum Sexuality. People who identify as Objectum Sexuals find themselves sexually attracted to inanimate objects like dolls, buildings, and carnival rides. Double yikes. This...

Apr 07, 20211 hr 27 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Episode 006: Meth and Murder with Guest Host Meaghan!

Liz is out this week doing hot girl shit (that's what the kids are saying now, right?) - but never fear - Meaghan is here! Our good friend has graced Melissa with her presence so she didn't have to fly solo for Episode 006, which is a doozy. This week, Melissa steps behind the true crime desk to tell the story of Josh Lambert and the two horrific murders he committed back in 2012 in the small town of Oak Harbor, Washington. This story is close to Melissa's heart as it happened in her home town a...

Mar 24, 202156 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Episode 005: Alien Abductions and The Old Lady Killer

Has it already been five episodes?? This week we get a little extra...terrestrial as Melissa recounts the story of Terry Lovelace, a man who had an out-of-this-world experience while on a camping trip with his friend Toby. That's right, we're finally talking ALIENS! Melissa's favorite topic! Then Liz recounts the story of Juana Barraza aka "The Old Lady Killer", who was a little bit David Bowie, a little bit Hulk Hogan. You'll see what we mean. Just listen. Side note: please excuse our extra sil...

Mar 10, 20211 hr 46 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Episode 004: The Murder of a Cougar and a Very Unethical Experiment

This week Liz is diving into the unconventional love story of Bernie Tiede and Marjorie Nugent. Spoiler alert: it doesn't end well. Melissa will be covering the story of Bobby Shafran, Eddy Galland, and David Kellman - three men whose lives intersected in a shocking way. Thanks for listening! To get in touch you can email us at odds.ends.pod@gmail.com or follow us on IG at @odds.ends.pod Liz's Sources: https://www.nami.org/help https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ www.thetrevorproject.org http...

Feb 23, 20211 hr 20 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Episode 003: A Killer Personal Ad and Life on the Run

Welcome to episode three, where we're coming in hot with some more murder and mayhem. First, Liz tells the story of Belle Gunness, a lady of the 1800s who had a killer personal ad. Then, Melissa tells the story of Pauline Dakin, a woman who spent most of her childhood on the run. What was her family running from? You'll never guess the answer to this one. Thanks for listening! If you like our podcast, please leave a rating and share with a friend or two. Get in touch with us at odds.ends.pod@gma...

Feb 10, 20211 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Episode 002: Vanishing People and an Evil Pediatric Nurse

We're back with more weird and wild stories this week. First up, Melissa will be talking about some mysterious disappearances - people who seemed to vanish without a trace in the wilderness. Was it aliens? Bigfoot? Secret double-lives?? You decide. Then Liz is coming at ya with the story of a pediatric nurse who did some really, really bad things. If you want to support the show, please leave us a review on whatever podcast app you're listening on. It really helps spread the word so this podcast...

Jan 27, 20211 hr 33 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Episode 001: The Feral Child and Two Not-So-Smart Murderers

This week, for our maiden voyage, we are digging into the very strange and very sad case of Susan Wiley "The Feral Child". We'll also be talking about Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb, two intelligent (yet no-so-street-smart) dudes from Chicago who decided to commit murder just for funsies. You've heard of the perfect crime. This is not it. If you have a case you want us to cover, or want to give us feedback, or just say hello! - you can do that via email at odds.ends.pod@gmail.com or find us on ...

Jan 13, 20211 hr 38 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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