West Olympia Raccoon War
In today's mini episode I tell you all about the time in 2006 when a group of raccoons in West Olympia completely lost their shit.
May 01, 2021•8 min
Olympia Oddities
Tales of PNW based true crime, paranormal events, alien encounters, cryptid tales, and other oddities.
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Oregon Cattle Mutilations
Today I tell you about the history of cattle mutilations, starting with the first ever recorded instance in history, to the panic that swept through ranches in the 70s to modern day ones happening in Oregon. Ft. Cowboys vs aliens, ruining peanut butter forever, and shots fired by Canada
Apr 18, 2021•25 min
Thurston High School Shooting
Today I tell you about the 1998 Thurston High School shooting. Let's get into the life of Kip Kinkle, and the events that lead up to the tragic murders of his parents, and an attack on his own classmates. Ft. The 1996 film adaption of Romeo & Juliet, me dunking on Marilyn Manson fans and wanting to punch Mickey Mouse in the nose
Apr 09, 2021•15 min
The Disappearance of Sky Metalwala
Today I tell you about one of the pacific northwest's most perplexing missing persons cases, the disappearance of Sky Metalwala. Sky's mother claimed that he was sick, and loaded her kids up in the car to go to the hospital. On the way, they allegedly ran out of gas, and when she returned to the car, Sky was gone. Let's get into the rocky relationship of his parents, the many inconsistencies in his mother's story, and how a heated custody battle might have something to do with his disappearance....
Mar 27, 2021•19 min
The World's Largest Egg
Today it's all about Winlock, Washington as I tell you about a new spooky house in my life and dive into the history of Winlock's most bizarre claim to fame, a 12 foot long giant egg. Ft. Bookcases that lead into small creepy rooms, bribing small towns with a new bell for their school, and post 9/11 patriotism
Mar 20, 2021•7 min
Outhouse Bear Attack
Today I tell you about one Alaska woman's scary surprise when she was attacked by a bear, in an outhouse. Ft. Toilet bears, Valentine's Day trips, and yurts
Feb 27, 2021•5 min
Gravity Hill & White Death
It's a 2 for 1 episode this week! First I tell you all about a stretch of road near Prosser, WA that amazes drivers by seemingly pulling their cars up hill. Then I tell you about White Death, a cryptid big cat spotted in the swamps of Alaska. Ft. Child ghost handprints, haunted grain elevators, and more bad cryptid hunting shows
Feb 20, 2021•6 min
The Mysterious McDonald's Mural
Today I tell you all about a bizarre mural that once graced the walls of the Centralia McDonald's, and how one Portland man's visit unearthed the long lost art of a famed theme park designer. Ft. Grimace in a straw hat, DELICIOUS BURGER, and the crucifixion of Ronald Mcdonald.
Feb 06, 2021•4 min
The Unsolved Murder of Karen Bodine
Today I tell you about the unsolved murder of Karen Bodine, a mother of 3 whose body was discovered in an abandoned gravel quarry lot after a night out.
Jan 30, 2021•7 min
Partridge Creek Monster
Today I tell you about a cryptid to the north of us, a possible living dinosaur spotted near Canada's Partridge Creek.
Jan 23, 2021•6 min
Seattle's Mystery Vending Machine
Today I tell you all about the mystery of a Willy Wonka factory style vending machine that spits out mystery sodas, despite no one ever seeing anyone coming or going from the machine. Ft. A mystery within a mystery, "vendy" machines, and Crystal Pepsi
Jan 16, 2021•6 min
Chris McCandless Part 2
Today I tell you about Chris McCandless's time adventuring in Alaska, the events that led up to his death, and what happened afterwards. Ft. Cabin vandalism, porcupines, and me doing my best with these big science words
Jan 09, 2021•32 min
Chris McCandless Part 1
Today we start my first ever multi-part series by covering the early life, hitchhiking adventures and canoe trip to Mexico of Chris McCandless. Ft. Crazy Ernie, third person journal entries, and fast food managers being on your case about wearing socks
Jan 02, 2021•39 min
Mima Mounds
Today I tell you about the curious geological feature called the Mima Mounds, and explore some of the theories of what or who could have created them.
Dec 07, 2020•9 min
The Spontaneous Human Combustion of Betty Satlow
Today I tell you the story of the mysterious death of Betty Satlow & how her remains may have started a fire that nearly burned down a funeral home. Ft. Singing families, human candles, and pigs in a blanket
Nov 22, 2020•8 min
Maury Island Incident
Today I tell you the story of the Maury Island Incident, one of the PNW's most notorious UFO sightings. Ft. Submachine gun alien robot fights, missing sons, and Will Smith.
Nov 16, 2020•10 min
Swan Valley Monster
Today we take our first dive into the world of Idaho cryptids together & I tell you all about the legend of the Swan Valley Monster. Ft. Having (12) legs and knowing how to use them, rainbow fish, and me really wanting to call this thing the Swan Lake Monster for some reason. Sources: Non Alien Creatures Wiki - Swan Valley Monster, Wikipedia - Swan Valley, Swan Valley Monster, and A Book of Creatures - Swan Valley Monster
Nov 05, 2020•5 min
Randall Woodfield "The I-5 Killer"
For this years Halloween episode I tell you all about Randall Woodfield, a terrifying serial also known as the "I-5 Killer". Ft. That time the Packers drafted a serial killer, the God Squad and taking time out of your murder spree to plan a valentine's day party
Oct 24, 2020•18 min
Blobs 2: Electric Boogaloo
Today I tell you all about how mysterious blobs began washing up on Oregon beaches in the spring of 2017, revealing an invasion that stumped scientists. Ft. That sketchy corner in Spencer's, our friends the salps, and me laughing like a middle school boy
Oct 17, 2020•7 min
Colossal Claude
In today's mini episode I tell you all about Oregon's cryptid claim to fame, Colossal Claude!
Oct 09, 2020•6 min
1924 Bigfoot Battle
Today I tell you the story of how Ape Canyon was named, when 5 gold prospectors had to defend themselves throughout the night from a group of attacking Sasquatch. Ft. My new favorite book, it being fun to stay at the Y-M-C-A, and axe wielding, slim hipped Bigfoot
Sep 03, 2020•14 min
2003 Mad Cow Discovery
Today I tell you all about the first discovery of Mad Cow Disease in the United States, when a cow from an Eastern Washington ranch was discovered to be positive. Ft. Commemorative t shirts, a slaughterhouse employee that really steals the show, and a million reasons to give meatless Monday a try.
Aug 29, 2020•19 min
Evel Knievel
Today I tell you all about the life of one of the most famous daredevils to live, including his Snake River Canyon jump, Evel Knievel. Ft. our first crossover episode moment, beating someone with a baseball bat while both your arms are in casts, and getting your Little Caesar's sponsorship back.
Aug 22, 2020•24 min
Mount St. Helens Eruption
In today's episode I tell you about the 1980 eruption of Mt St Helens and the man who wouldn't leave his mountain. ft: wearing spurs to bed, 16 cats, the palm springs of washington, and my middle school trauma.
Aug 01, 2020•21 min
Ramtha's School of Enlightenment
Today I tell you all about Washington's most famous cult Ramtha's School of Enlightenment & its leader JZ Knight. Ft. Zebra as a middle name, cult drinking games, cheese pyramids, and, of course, lizard people
May 13, 2020•19 min
Agropelter
In this mini episode I lose my shit over this Fearsome Critter, The Agropelter.
Apr 05, 2020•5 min
O.K Boys Ranch
Today I angrily tell you about the hellish conditions at Olympia's O.K Boy's Ranch that led to the sexual and physical abuse of dozens if not hundreds of boys.
Mar 31, 2020•21 min
Hauntings of Lewis County
Today I tell you about 4 haunted locations in Lewis County, WA and fill you in on all the details of going on a ghost hunt led by South Sound Paranormal Research. Ft. The McKinley Stump, weird tingles, and sasquatch sightings.
Mar 21, 2020•10 min
Kyron Horman
Today I tell you about the disappearance of Kyron Horman, a 7 year old student at Skyline School in Portland, Oregon.
Feb 16, 2020•27 min
"Barefoot Bandit" Colton Harris Moore
Today I tell you all about Colton Harris Moore, the barefoot bandit!
Jan 21, 2020•19 min
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