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Olympia Oddities

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Tales of PNW based true crime, paranormal events, alien encounters, cryptid tales, and other oddities.
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Episodes

Qallupilluk/Idaho Dinosaurs

It's a 2 for 1 cryptid deal! In this mini episode I tell you about some dinosaur sightings in Idaho, and a creepy child stealing cryptid.

Dec 10, 20198 min

Cowboy Mike

Today I give you another Oakville Blob theory and tell you about a "Cowboy" who terrorized women all over the pacific northwest ft multiple ridiculous jail escape attempts, living with cows, me accidentally saying "shawty", and salps.

Nov 17, 201915 min

Salish Sea Feet Mystery

Today I tell you all about the Salish Sea Feet Mystery! From 2007 to current day, 21 feet have been found on the shores of Canada and Washington. Sources: wikipedia, "The human feet that routinely wash ashore in the Pacific northwest, explained" - Vox, "The Curious Tale of the Salish Sea Feet" a longreads article by Kea Kruse, The Salish Sea Feet Mystery, an Independent Project - Eamon Burke

Oct 23, 201913 min

Seatco Territorial Prison

Today in this bite sized episode I tell you all about Washington's first prison and the horrific conditions inmates suffered in "Hell On Earth", Seatco Territorial Prison.

Oct 09, 20199 min

Mini Episode: Personal Creepy Stories + Q&A

Its October 1st, aka Halloween 1st, and I'm here to share 3 creepy stories with you! Ft: how the Bordeaux Ghost Town cursed me, a trunk full of Kiss action figures, and a boardwalk creeper. I wrapped it up with a short Q&A session!

Oct 01, 201918 min

Kenneth Arnold Mt Rainier UFO sighting

Today I tell you all about Kenneth Arnold's UFO sighting ft Yakima the Palm Springs of Washington, a podcast burp, pelicans, and more plane parts I don't understand

Sep 19, 201918 min

Wah Mee Massacre

Today I tell you about the deadliest mass shooting in Washington state history, The Wah Mee Massacre. Ft: a bug stinging me, gentrification, and The Bucket Of Blood. Sources: wikipedia; "Seattle's Wah Mee Club, Once a Respectable Bar, Became a Place of Death" - Laura Parker, The Washington Post; historylink.org Essay 2984

Aug 28, 201915 min

Gumberoo

Today's mini episode is about The Gumberoo, a cryptid that I think is absolutely hilarious. ft upside down birds, the pure joy that cryptids bring me, and 2 laugh snorts

Aug 02, 20197 min

Timothy Treadwell "Grizzly Man"

Today I tell you the story of photographer and "kind warrior" Timothy Treadwell. featuring: rants about being single that don't come from me this time, bumblebees playing dead, and bears doing what bears do. sources: wikipedia, yellowstone-bearman.com's Timothy Treadwell write up

Jul 25, 201921 min

Weyerhaeuser Kidnapping

Today I'm all hyped up on preworkout and here to tell you about the Weyerhaeuser kidnapping! ft owning a lot of trees, the 3 stooges as kidnappers, and a twist ending!

Jun 24, 201915 min

North Head Lighthouse/Jake The Alligator Man

Today I mix up the format a little bit and tell you the history and haunting of North Head Lighthouse, as well as the scandals and tabloid dramas of Jake The Alligator Man!

Jun 07, 201916 min

Ogopogo

Today I tell you about our cryptid neighbor to the north, Ogopogo! ft dramatic readings of Ogopogo songs, giving cryptids hugs and Yu-gi-oh cards

May 29, 201917 min

Mia Zapata

In today's episode, we cover the life and murder of Gits frontwoman Mia Zapata ft. a Gary Ridgway rant, great music, and me being highly emotional

May 15, 201926 min

Thunderbird

Today I tell you about the Thunderbird! ft a whale vs giant eagle fight, crippling anxiety about pronouncing names correctly, sweet metal album cover image ideas, Facebook bullying, and me never claiming to be a bird expert.

Apr 10, 201917 min

Billy Gohl

Today we take a dive into the life of Billy Gohl, a lesser known serial killer from Aberdeen. ft several pronunciations of the name Gohl, 1910 hot takes, Billy Montana, and Kirkland signature water.

Apr 03, 201913 min

UFOs of Washington

on part 1 of what I'm sure will be many. we cover UFOs of Washington state. I broke them down into 4 categories: 2018 sightings, Olympia sightings, hoaxes, and Comedic Relief.

Mar 12, 201922 min

Mini Episode 2

Today we unlock a little of my tragic backstory, and get updates on the old whorehouse, as well as new stories from a haunted high school I attended.

Jan 22, 201912 min

Scott Scurlock

Today I talk to myself and you about one of the most prolific bank robbers in American History. ft breaking into evergreen through the ceiling, treehouse meth, disguises, and many stupid decisions

Dec 24, 201822 min

Cadborosaurus

In this episode of Olympia Oddities, I talk to myself and you about the PNW's own Nessie ft several terrible pronunciations, small dog cops, the real stars of Deadliest Catch, and an Ad Read?!

Dec 11, 201813 min

Starvation Heights

Today I talk to myself and you about a quack doctor who advocated fasting who ended up responsible for the deaths of 40+ patients. ft. a cold, "detoxifying", "toxins", and a local seafood restaurant legend

Oct 25, 201814 min

Batsquatch

It's my freakin weekend and on this chill mini episode we're diving into accounts of one of my hometown hero cryptids, Batsquatch. ft. several rolling rocks consumed, forgetting to take my allergy pill at a reasonable time so it would kick in before I started recording, and sasquatch's cooler stoner cousin

Sep 24, 201811 min

John Tornow

Today I talk to myself and you about an outlaw of legend who evaded capture for 18 months while living in the Washington wilderness. Ft. The dangers of mob justice, getting choked up a little at the end, and frogs tied to cabins as a security system.

Sep 19, 201814 min

D.B Cooper D.B Cooper

Today I talk to myself and you about one of the greatest mysteries in US History. featuring: seasonal allergies or a cold making me sound funny, a pause I forgot to edit out, and another burp.

Sep 10, 201822 min

Oakville Blobs

PNWeird's first baby episode! I talk to myself and you about the mysterious Blob rain of 1994 in oakville, washington. Ft a burp, several deep sighs, and the word 'however' on repeat.

Aug 21, 201811 min
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