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Sinister Sunrise

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We're three chicks who want to talk about our passions even before the sun rises. We want to make sure you can indulge your sinister side with stories about ghosts, true crime and the human mind!
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Episodes

Episode 65: A Mummified Paperweight, the Other Bolin Girl, and Impregnated Feelings

The Sinister Sisters are staying alive for episode 65! We would never make it as ladies back in the day though. No ifs, hands, or butts about it. In today’s episode, Morgan covers the curse of King Tut and the strange things that happened to those who disturbed his tomb, Erin travels to Florida for her story on Tampa serial killer Oscar Ray Bolin, and Sarah remains calm as she interprets a listener’s dream. Is there a market for cursed bracelets? Enjoy this week's cup of spooks and don’t let you...

Apr 30, 20211 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 65

Episode 64:One Major Creep Factor, an Attic Companion, and Top of the Pyramid

The Sinister Sisters just can’t move into a house with a yellow room. It’s like a drunk person's sunset! Speaking of houses, are any oven experts listening? We’re asking for a friend. In today’s episode, Morgan travels to New Orleans for her story on the state’s oldest graveyard - St. Louis Cemetery #1, Erin dives into the bizarre case of Walburga Osterreich whose husband seemingly died in a robbery gone wrong, and Sarah gets in the zone for her story on Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. Enjoy this w...

Apr 23, 20211 hr 28 minSeason 1Ep. 64

Episode 63: A Pedestal of Love, an Encounter with a Melon Head, and a Bad Vibe Vacation

The Sinister Sisters are pouring their celebration juice and donning their bedazzled bebe shirts for episode 63! Does anyone actually know how to pronounce bebe? In today’s episode, Sarah dives into the psychology behind obsessed fans and the lines they are willing to cross to meet the celebrities they idolize. Morgan travels to Connecticut for her story on the Melon Heads who are known for their large craniums, small humanoid bodies, and their desire to feast on the flesh of teenagers. Erin clo...

Apr 16, 20211 hr 17 minSeason 1Ep. 63

Episode 62: It All Triangles Back

The Sinister Sisters are climbing aboard their sea vessels and are leeward bound to the mysterious stretch of ocean known as the Bermuda Triangle. If you are confused, welcome to the show! In today’s group episode, Sarah covers the Bermuda Triangle’s history, Morgan dives into the puzzling disappearance of Amelia Earheart, and Erin covers the case of the 1948 Douglas DC-3 flight to Miami where 32 passengers and crew members vanished without a trace. Sarah then ends the episode with conspiracy th...

Apr 09, 202158 minSeason 1Ep. 62

Episode 61: From Murder to Manslaughter, the ROY, and Fairy Land

It’s episode 61 and the Sinister Sisters are young, dumb, and full of fun! We ramble about which Totally Spies character we’d be and whether Morgan’s cookie dreams need an interpretation. In today’s episode, Sarah dives into color psychology and why it’s hard to deny McDonald’s iconic golden arches, Morgan covers the legend of faeries and their many types, and Erin travels to Kentucky for the upsetting case of Guin “Richie” Phillips. We were really flirting around that arrow quote. Enjoy this we...

Apr 02, 20211 hr 39 minSeason 1Ep. 61

Episode 60: A Tanning Bed Mullet, Clear-Sightedness, and Old Macdonald Had a Triad

This is Sinister Sunrise After Dark! Here the Sinister Sisters enjoy a good fire, spout random Mean Girls quotes, and over explain just about everything! In today’s episode, Erin travels to Nashville for her story on the grisly Tanning Bed Murders, Morgan keeps it light this week as she covers clairvoyance and whether people are truly capable of perceiving future events, and Sarah will have you touching your temples as she dives into the history of the Macdonald triad and if it accurately predic...

Mar 26, 20211 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 60

Episode 59: A Cult Insurance Policy, a Message from a Spirit, and a Coerced Confession

Welcome to Sinister Sunrise Medical! Are you suffering from tinnitus? Wait, maybe it’s tendonitis? In our office you come in with one issue and leave with fifty! In today’s episode, Sarah dives into the psychology behind why people join cults, Morgan jumps on the Tik Tok train with her story on clairaudience, and Erin covers the shocking murder of Barbara Jean Horn. Who’s to say there aren’t even more active cults in the U.S. today? It’s not like they put “I am a cult” on their taxes. Enjoy this...

Mar 19, 20211 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 59

Episode 58: Rey Rivera- Too Many Plot Holes

The Sinister Sisters are dusting off their speculation pants and going down the Reddit rabbit hole for their take on the unexplained death of Rey Rivera. What did Unsolved Mysteries leave out? Was someone out to get him? Did Rey’s interest in the Freemasons lead to his tragic end? Don’t even get us started on that note! Enjoy this week's cup of spooks and if your pits of doom aren’t dry, don’t sweat it. Get 20% off a $15 purchase at https://www.zerosweat.com when you use code “sinister” at check...

Mar 12, 20211 hr 54 minSeason 1Ep. 58

Episode 57: Mary Had a Little Lie, Drunk in Publicness, and a Speak & Spell for Ghosts

A quick tip from the Sinister Sisters: Don’t mix that wine and moonshine. In today’s episode, Erin covers the chilling case of 11-year-old Mary Bell, Sarah adds even more stress as she takes us to Massachusetts for her story on the Bridgewater Hospital, and Morgan sets her intentions as she covers different types of spirit communication tools. Kids just say the murderous things! Enjoy this week's cup of spooks and if your pits of doom aren’t dry, don’t sweat it. Get 20% off a $15 purchase at htt...

Mar 05, 20211 hr 42 minSeason 1Ep. 57

Episode 56: A Moment in Time, the Barnum Effect, and When a Stalker Calls

The Sinister Sisters are primed and ready to believe anything! We’d like to stay on Earth though. In today’s episode, Morgan and Sarah team up for their story on horoscopes! Morgan brings the jargon, what it means in Morgan terms, and how the astrological chart of a person is calculated while Sarah dives into why people believe in horoscopes in the first place. Erin ends the episode covering the chilling abduction and murder of Dorothy Scott. If anything is wrong, take it up with the Internet. W...

Feb 26, 202159 minSeason 1Ep. 56

Episode 55: Achy Breaky Haunt, a Drug Cocktail, and the Halo Effect

It’s episode 55 and the Sinister Sisters are feeling alive! Well, except Sarah. She got jipped in the lung department. In today’s episode, Morgan recounts three celebrities' hair-raising ghost stories, Erin covers the mysterious death of Brittany Murphy and the numerous conspiracy theories regarding her sudden passing, and Sarah ends with her story on bias and why many of us may still have our horse blinders on. Sinister Tip - The next interview you have, make sure you wake up early to shower be...

Feb 19, 20212 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 55

Episode 54: The Mandela Trilemma

It’s episode 54 and the Sinister Sisters’ codes are messing up! While we’re playing Oregon Trail another civilization could be playing 2020. In today’s group episode, Erin covers the origin of the Mandela Effect while Morgan brings her musical talents to the forefront as she quizzes us on our pop culture knowledge and touches on what science has to say about the phenomenon. Then Sarah and Erin don their tin foil hats and throw science out the window as they cover conspiracy theories that suggest...

Feb 12, 20211 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 54

Episode 53: A Stress Cake, Black Aggie, and the Disappearance of Brandon Swanson

The Sinister Sisters compare earlobes and realize they’ll need more blue dots if they are ever going to get to alien status. Wes, cue “Get'cha Head in the Game”! In today’s episode, Sarah interprets a listener’s military abduction nightmare, Morgan travels to Maryland for her story on the cursed Black Aggie statue, and Erin covers the chilling disappearance of Brandon Swanson. If the army kidnapped you, at least you’d get better grub. Enjoy this week's cup of spooks and if your pits of doom aren...

Feb 05, 20211 hr 16 minSeason 1Ep. 53

Episode 52: Dream Inventions, Controversial DNA Collection, and Blue Blobs

It’s officially been a whole year of the Sinister Sisters making gestures, spilling drinks, and cueing the circus music on the pod! We’re still learning little listeners. To celebrate our podaversary, the boys of Sinister Sunrise make their debut and reveal the stories they specially selected for us. In today’s episode, Sarah dives into the purpose of dreams and her trivia game makes a comeback, Erin covers the disturbing case of the BTK Killer who terrorized the city of Wichita, Kansas and taun...

Jan 29, 20211 hr 35 minSeason 1Ep. 52

Episode 51: A Minor in Possession, Scream & Shout, and A Botched Ransom

Oh, that drunk text wasn’t from the Sinister Sisters. We were under the influence of spirits! In today’s episode, Morgan travels to Savannah, Georgia for her story on the haunted Moon River Brewing Company where souls of those who succumbed to yellow fever are believed to dwell, Erin shares three chilling buried alive stories, and Sarah covers hypnotic regression therapy and why you should probably check those Google Reviews before booking the treatment. Anyone can be Frank Sinatra if you want i...

Jan 22, 202156 minSeason 1Ep. 51

Episode 50: Alien & Eve

It’s the big 5-0 and the Sinister Sisters are going to the Grey side! Yes, we realize we missed the opportunity to release this for episode 51. In today’s group episode, Erin covers the origins of Grey aliens and some reported encounters of these extraterrestrials throughout history, Morgan dives into the Betty and Barney Hill Abduction, and Sarah dons her tin foil hat as she brings all the Grey alien conspiracy theories that’ll make you want to storm Area 51 again! Take a shot every time someon...

Jan 15, 20211 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 50

Episode 49: Cursed Paintings, the Brain’s Safety Net, and Call a Bounty Hunter

It’s episode 49 and the Sinister Sisters are feeling fine! Don’t worry - we are still drooling over our words. In today’s episode, Erin shares the grim story of the kidnapping and murder of Chad Choice, Morgan covers the curse of the Crying Boy paintings, and Sarah dives into post-traumatic stress disorder and how symptoms of the condition may present in adults. Enjoy this week's cup of spooks and if your pits of doom aren’t dry, don’t sweat it. Get 20% off a $15 purchase at https://www.zeroswea...

Jan 08, 20211 hr 23 minSeason 1Ep. 49

Episode 48: Back Slashes, Survivor’s Guilt, and a Missing Murder Weapon

Take it from the Sinister Sisters - No man is worth jumping off a roof for. In today’s episode, Erin heads to Washington, D.C. for one of the cities most mysterious homicide cases - the murder of Robert Wone, Morgan shares spooky New Years Eve stories that will surely give you chills, and Sarah covers the history and signs of survivor’s guilt. Is that a zombie waddling down the street or is that just Sarah with a hangover trying to get her coffee? Enjoy this week's cup of spooks and don’t sweat ...

Jan 01, 20211 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 48

Episode 47: Cup of Fear, Delusions of Grandeur, and Merry Krampus to You

Grab your cup of fear folks! It’s the Sinister Sister’s Christmas episode! Spoiler alert: This is not going to end well. In today’s episode, Erin travels to Covina, California for her story on Bruce Pardo and the horrifying Covina Massacre, Sarah makes us question her sanity with her story on the Messiah Complex, and Morgan ends the episode covering a Santa no one wants to cross paths with, Krampus! What’s the reason for your season? Enjoy this week's cup of spooks and don’t sweat it. Get 20% of...

Dec 25, 20201 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 47

Episode 46: It’s SanaTORium not SanatoriAM

How long would it take to sage all the corners in the Waverly Hills Sanatorium? The Sinister Sisters may never know. In today’s group episode, Sarah and Erin cover the history of the sanatorium during the 19th century tuberculosis epidemic, the gruesome treatments patients were subjected to, the deaths that occurred (which may or may not be urban legends), and a comical amount of failed construction plans. You’ll jump out of your seat as Morgan ends the episode with reported sightings of doppelg...

Dec 18, 20201 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 46

Episode 45: The Boogeyman of England, the Ultimate Role Play, and Bear Workplace Violence

The Sinister Sisters are back and recording in person! It’s a Christmas miracle! Wes, on the other hand, is probably having nightmares about this podcast. In today’s episode, Morgan covers the tale of Spring-heeled Jack who enjoyed leaping from rooftops all over Great Britain and wreaking havoc with his knife hands, Erin’s story hits even closer to home with the case of Pam Hupp who the RiverFront Times named St. Louis’ “Best Local Girl Gone Bad” of 2019 and Sarah interprets our editor in chief’...

Dec 11, 20201 hr 26 minSeason 1Ep. 45

Episode 44: A Midwest Murderer, Moss Treasures, and a Psychopath’s Version of Love

It’s the holiday season and all the Sinister Sisters really want this year is an island and a Christmas movie-themed mansion. Think of all the possibilities! In today’s episode, Erin covers the case of Timothy Krajcir who is considered the Heartland’s most prolific serial killer and sexual predator, Morgan heads to Billings, Montana and brings the spook for her story on the haunted Moss Mansion, and Sarah dishes out all the fun facts about psychopaths and sociopaths. It’s their world and we just...

Dec 04, 20201 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 44

Episode 43: Disregarded DNA, the Green Children of Woolpit, and Relationship Contracts

The Sinister Sisters are back with some unpopular opinions: what is the superior Thanksgiving side and is turkey really all that great? We’re just reporting what we read. In today’s episode, Erin covers the murder of Marilee Bruszer who remained unidentified for almost four decades, Morgan travels to Suffolk, England for her story on the Green Children of Woolpit which could be a hoax but could also be the work of aliens, and Sarah dives into the growing millennial trend of relationship contract...

Nov 27, 20201 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 43

Episode 42: Watts of Opinions

The Sinister Sisters are putting their speculation pants on and taking a deeper dive into the Watts family murder. Did Chris work alone? Does his mistress know more than she’s letting on? Why didn’t he just get a divorce!? One thing’s for sure, Chris Watts is the absolute worst. Enjoy this week's cup of spooks and don’t sweat it. Get 20% off a $15 purchase at https://www.zerosweat.com when you use code “sinister” at checkout! Check out our friend TP’s website ( https://meltyface.com/ ) and use c...

Nov 20, 20201 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 42

41: Unexpected Cold Showers, Dramatic Annihilators, and Normalize Divorce

If the Sinister Sisters placed a shot glass on a ouija board would a spirit move it? We need answers, people! In today’s episode, Morgan dives into haunted houses and reveals whether realtors are required to tell potential buyers that a death occurred in the home (sorry it’s not mermaids part 2). Sarah and Erin tag-team their topic, with Sarah covering the psychology behind family annihilators and Erin telling the infuriating case of Chris Watts, who murdered his wife Shanann and two young daugh...

Nov 13, 20202 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 41

40: Animals in the Afterlife, Practice Babies, and If You Give a Mouse a Green Pen

The Sinister Sisters believe a paranormal experience is like love. It’ll happen when you least expect it. In today’s episode, Morgan tells unsettling animal ghost stories, Erin covers the shocking murder of Yale graduate student Annie Le, and Sarah covers the bizarre history of “practice babies” and how these orphans were loaned to universities to teach multiple “practice mothers” hands-on parenting skills. Oh my trauma! Enjoy this week's cup of spooks and don’t sweat it. Get 20% off a $15 purch...

Nov 06, 20201 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 40

39: Viva Las Bagans

What’s scarier than a haunted object? A museum full of haunted objects collected by the one and only Zak Bagans! The Sinister Sisters are grabbing their wine cabinets and bringing the ghost stories for today’s Halloween group episode! Sarah covers Peggy the Doll and a haunted doll adoption agency, Morgan tells the story of the dybbuk box which just so happens to make the worst birthday gift, Erin heads to Gary, Indiana to cover the Demon House where an unknown clairvoyant claimed 200 demons plag...

Oct 30, 20201 hr 41 minSeason 1Ep. 39

Episode 38: Zippy Ghosts, Shady Camera Placement, and a Lost Trail

The Sinister Sisters attempt ASMR and their geography skills are finally put to the test. Their results may (not) surprise you. In today’s episode, Morgan explains different types of ghosts and hauntings, Sarah interprets a listener’s dream with plenty of twists and turns, and Erin covers the mysterious disappearance of Maura Murray. You get a ghost, you get a ghost, everybody gets a ghost! Enjoy this week's cup of spooks and don’t sweat it. Get 20% off a $15 purchase at https://www.zerosweat.co...

Oct 23, 20201 hr 41 minSeason 1Ep. 38

Episode 37: Monster of a Study with Werewolves and the Gainesville Ripper

Are unibrow tattoos a thing and should the Sinister Sisters get one? In today’s episode, Erin covers the Gainesville Ripper who murdered five college students in the span of 72 hours, Sarah dives into the controversial Monster Study and the unsuspecting children who had to take part in it, and Morgan covers the legend of the werewolf. You won’t want to square up with any of these monsters! Enjoy this week's cup of spooks and if your pits of doom aren’t dry, don’t sweat it. Get 20% off a $15 purc...

Oct 16, 20201 hr 30 minSeason 1Ep. 37

Episode 36: A Silent Rifle, Code Words, and A Lobotomy with Pizzazz

The Sinister Sisters are bringing you more spooky stories this week with an ultimate Shyamalan twist! It is what it isn’t and it isn’t what it is. In today’s episode, Morgan goes all pro-paranormal activity and covers the haunting of the Amityville House, Sarah gets her hand out of the sugar jar and dives into the history behind the lobotomy and how successful (or not) it actually was, and Erin covers the frightening Slender Man stabbing that seems too sinister to be true. You’ll want to clench ...

Oct 09, 20201 hr 44 minSeason 1Ep. 36
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