A creepy neighbor with a message from the skies, a series of unexplained events for one Alaskan native, a comforting message for a heartbroken granddaughter, why you ALWAYS lock your office door, a ghostly monk, and the most terrifying audio recording we've ever heard. Seriously, you've been warned. If you have a story you would like to submit for Freaky Friday, please do so here .
Apr 15, 2022•41 min
Update: After we recorded this episode, Sherri agreed to plead guilty to lying to a federal agent and mail fraud. Once more is known, we will release an update on our Patreon Investigators listened to the stories Sherri spun, however, cutting-edge technology revealed what really happened to the missing supermom from Northern California. The tale she wove unraveled quickly, and she would soon, finally, face consequences. Check out updates on Sherri Papini on our Patreon: April 2022 Minisode: Sher...
Apr 13, 2022•1 hr 32 min
A ghost that feels the need to set the house alarm...but is it to keep someone in, or some thing out? A stabbing that wasn't meant to be seen. A familiar face, or so you think. A bank robbery gone wrong that no one knew about for decades, And how one teen's decision to skip school in Chowchilla in 1976 possibly saved his life. If you have a story you would like to submit for Freaky Friday, please do so here ....
Apr 09, 2022•44 min
A picture-perfect family was turned upside down when its “super mom” Sherri Papini went missing. For three long weeks, they feared the worst and raised nearly $50 grand for the search efforts. When she reappeared out of nowhere, alive and mostly well, she had a story for investigators that set the community on edge. What really happened after she went missing? Check out updates on Sherri Papini on our Patreon: April 2022 Minisode: Sherri Papini - Update TCHL: Sherri Papini Sentencing and a Corru...
Apr 06, 2022•1 hr 12 min
Confessions of a killer from beyond the grave, a UFO encounter on a dark country road, accidentally astral projecting, and more. If you have a story for Freaky Friday you would like to submit, please do so here .
Apr 01, 2022•28 min
If you aren't subscribed to our Patreon, we wanted to give you a glimpse of what we've got going on. This mega-mix of clips brings you some of our favorite segments from the month of February. You'll hear: - Unpopular Opinions on Reese's candy shapes - Minisode on Selkies - True Crime Headlines on a stolen box of human heads - Answering a legal question about Kathleen Zellner from our live Q&A If you like what you hear and want full versions of all this and more, head to patreon.com/sinister...
Mar 31, 2022•23 min
Since we covered Kristin's case, a month and a half-long preliminary hearing was held to determine whether the case against Paul and Ruben could proceed. The court heard testimony from more than two dozen witnesses, including law enforcement officials, former friends and acquaintances of both Paul and Kristin, cadaver dog handlers, and soil experts. In September 2021, the judge in the case ruled that there is sufficient evidence to move the case forward to trial. Currently, the trial is set to o...
Mar 30, 2022•1 hr 28 min
Since we covered Kristin's case, a month and a half-long preliminary hearing was held to determine whether the case against Paul and Ruben could proceed. The court heard testimony from more than two dozen witnesses, including law enforcement officials, former friends and acquaintances of both Paul and Kristin, cadaver dog handlers, and soil experts. In September 2021, the judge in the case ruled that there is sufficient evidence to move the case forward to trial. Currently, the trial is set to o...
Mar 30, 2022•1 hr 38 min
Since we covered Kristin's case, a month and a half-long preliminary hearing was held to determine whether the case against Paul and Ruben could proceed. The court heard testimony from more than two dozen witnesses, including law enforcement officials, former friends and acquaintances of both Paul and Kristin, cadaver dog handlers, and soil experts. In September 2021, the judge in the case ruled that there is sufficient evidence to move the case forward to trial. Currently, the trial is set to o...
Mar 30, 2022•1 hr 5 min
A New England haunting, a shed of dark secrets, a terrifyingly theatrical Ouija board experience, and more. If you have a Freaky Friday story you would like to submit, please send it here .
Mar 25, 2022•38 min
He matched with women online, flaunting his high-roller lifestyle, telling tales of family riches, and sharing fears about dangerous enemies. Soon, the enemies would supposedly come calling, and this prince charming would ask women to cover his exorbitant bills. Estimates are that he took his victims for over $10 million, yet today he walks as a free man in Gucci shoes. What happened and why has he, so far, evaded major consequences? Please consider supporting the companies that support us! -Vis...
Mar 23, 2022•1 hr 21 min
An encounter no five-year-old could ever forget, a reflection from beyond the grave, a message on a tea bag that may have saved one woman's life, and more on this episode of Freaky Friday, where we tell your odd but true stories. If you have a story you would like to submit, please submit it here .
Mar 19, 2022•33 min
Small and all dressed in green, these magical folk can bring luck and grant wishes. They’re beloved as mascots and feared as horror movie villains. Where did they come from and how did they manage to dominate March 17th every year across the world? Please consider supporting the companies that support us! -Visit www.smartassandsass.com and use code CREEPY for 15% off your first subscription and shop orders - Ready to give your brain some TLC? Download Best Fiends FREE today on the App Store or G...
Mar 16, 2022•1 hr 9 min
In this edition of Freaky Friday, we hear from listeners about their haunted childhood homes, a possible UFO sighting in the Rockies, hear an audio clip that sounds eerily like a voice from beyond the grave, and more.
Mar 11, 2022•38 min
Ellen's family got some bad news at the end of February when the Pennsylvania attorney general's office reviewed the case again and still supports suicide as her cause of death despite all the evidence. Her parents told CBS News they were disgusted and disappointed by the finding. The Greenbergs are still in the process of suing Philadelphia, trying to change Ellen’s manner of death from suicide to homicide or undetermined. We've included a link to her family's petition at the top of our show no...
Mar 09, 2022•1 hr 55 min
In our first installment of Freaky Friday, we hear from listeners about messages of comfort from beyond the grave, a creepy dream, a close call with organized crime, and more.
Mar 04, 2022•32 min
This funeral home's legendary homegoings captured worldwide attention and landed it a television series that showed off its special way of sending people to their eternal resting places. But new lawsuits allege that, once the cameras switched off, the funerals it delivered were the stuff of nightmares. Please consider supporting the companies that support us! -Visit shop.analuisa.com/CREEPY for 10% off your first order -Sinisterhood is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at bet...
Mar 02, 2022•1 hr 28 min
If you aren't subscribed to our Patreon, we wanted to give you a glimpse of what we've got going on. This mega-mix of clips brings you some of our favorite segments from the month of February. You'll hear: - Unpopular Opinion on gym shoes and jeans - Havana Syndrome update - Dear Sinister advice on being mansplained by a subordinate - Judge Christie rules on a yellowjacket ball injury If you like what you hear and want full versions of all this and more, head to patreon.com/sinisterhood for full...
Feb 28, 2022•35 min
Ancient civilizations around the world have included imagery of this mythic beast in pieces that have lasted centuries. In each culture, it represents something different - strength, nobility, an enemy to be defeated. But how did such a myth evolve in far-flung regions around the world with no connection to one another? Could these ancient monsters be even more ancient than we imagined? And are they hiding out waiting to be discovered to this very day? Please consider supporting the companies th...
Feb 23, 2022•1 hr 15 min
Arrested for something someone saw in their dreams, Ryan Ferguson hoped justice would prevail in court. He wasn’t prepared to face a corrupt system, fabricated evidence, and a prosecutor who seemed willing to do anything to win. It would take an army to right some of the wrongs, but an innocent man remains in jail and a killer is still on the loose. Please consider supporting the companies that support us! -Subscribe today to Love Murder on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts - Re...
Feb 16, 2022•1 hr 33 min
A college town is shocked by the heinous and violent murder of one of the city’s most beloved journalists. For two years, the case was cold until an unlikely pair of suspects emerged. The only problem? There was no evidence linking either of them to the crime. Still, one of them confessed leading to a years-long battle for justice. Please consider supporting the companies that support us! -Visit www.smartassandsass.com and use code CREEPY for 15% off your first subscription and shop orders -Heli...
Feb 09, 2022•1 hr 24 min
Three hearty lighthouse keepers. One jagged island with a tough reputation. They were prepared for harsh weather and isolated conditions, but suddenly they vanished. Did they simply succumb to harsh weather? Or was something more sinister to blame? Please consider supporting the companies that support us! -Sinisterhood is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/SINISTER . -Go to Zocdoc.com/CREEPY and download the Zocdoc app for free...
Feb 02, 2022•1 hr 5 min
If you aren't subscribed to our Patreon, we wanted to give you a glimpse of what we've got going on. This mega-mix of clips brings you some of our favorite segments from the month of January. You'll hear clips about: - Mysterious street art in Dallas that accuses the city's founders of being more than human; - One couple's heinously exclusionary guest list for their wedding; - What cryptid we'd make a documentary about; and - A Bridezilla's 17-point list of demands for guests of her wedding. If ...
Jan 28, 2022•31 min
The past two years have made us all feel a little isolated. But this man took the concept of solitude to another level. 27 years in the woods alone, and he never once sought out human contact. He sought out other things, though, - books, food, clothes, tools, and anything else he could get his hands on. Was he an unrepentant criminal or just a guy trying to make it on his own? Please consider supporting the companies that support us! -Go to prose.com/CREEPY for your FREE in-depth hair consultati...
Jan 26, 2022•1 hr 30 min
A legendary brand. A family legacy. A tumultuous love affair that cost a man his life. Hollywood has put its own spin on this story, but the movie’s subjects have made their anger with their portrayal well known. Is there more to this story than the film would have you believe? Please consider supporting the companies that support us! -Sinisterhood is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/SINISTER...
Jan 19, 2022•1 hr 13 min
This viral story took the internet by storm. A lone man haunted and paralyzed by the ghost of a small boy. Did this escalate into a full-on demonic possession or were we all the victims - haunted by an attention-hungry internet charlatan?
Jan 12, 2022•1 hr 23 min
We were so fortunate to sit down with Tybee Diskin from the excellent podcast Chasing Immortality! After we covered the wild world of Transhumanism, we wanted to get Tybee’s insights as she covered FM-2030 on her past season. We also talk about the ethics of transhumanism, how we’re closer to the singularity than we even realize, and Tybee’s hilarious run-in with Google voice assistant. Next season, Chasing Immortality will cover Ray Kurzweil, and we can’t wait to chat with Tybee again once that...
Jan 07, 2022•37 min
Benjamin Franklin once said, “In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” While this group of genius thinkers may not be able to stop the inevitability of taxes, they’re working together to eliminate that relentless foe who comes for us all - death. Will technology enable us to outrun our impending demise? And will it happen sooner rather than later? Please consider supporting the companies that support us! -BetterHelp - Sinisterhood is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get...
Jan 05, 2022•1 hr 23 min
If you aren't subscribed to our Patreon, we wanted to give you a glimpse of what we've got going on. This mega-mix of clips brings you some of our favorite segments from the month of December. You'll hear: - The worst gifts we've ever received; - Who we would cast as our ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future; - An update on the Murdaugh Murders case in South Carolina; - The results of Mother God's autopsy and the fate of the Love Has Won cult; and - A taste of our sweet minisode on the F...
Dec 29, 2021•33 min
As 2021 comes to a close, we wanted to bring you a grazing board of some of our favorite segments we regularly release on our Patreon. This is all brand new content, never heard before. Up first, a True Crime Headline featuring an update on the Ellen Greenberg case. Then, a case for Judge Christie, and Santa is on trial. Finally, we round it out by discussing several possible assholes. We hope you enjoy and have a very Happy - and Creepy - New Year! Please consider supporting the companies that ...
Dec 29, 2021•1 hr 8 min