In Greenbrier County, WV there is a historical marker that commemorates the ghost of Zona Heaster, who returned to her mother (with some unsettling antics) to detail her own murder in 1897. This week, Hannah tells Katy the story of the Greenbrier Ghost: the only recorded time that a ghost’s testimony was used to convict said ghost’s killer. The girls are full of tangents in this episode, and more than a little distracted by the handsomeness of this particular killer. So pour your drink of choice...
May 18, 2022•1 hr
Want to ponder the theoretical morals of someone willing to pay for an eye cream made of dead kids? Well, that's exactly what happens in this episode, where Hannah helps Katy celebrate her first Mother's Day by telling her the story of Enriqueta Martí, the Vampire of Barcelona. It's enraging, disgusting, heartbreaking, and controversial. And for some reason, there is still cake (I guess this is a cake podcast now?) Join the girls as they discuss Enriqueta's alleged crimes, her grizzly death, and...
May 11, 2022•1 hr 22 min
Are you a person? Have you ever been seen with an animal of any kind? Has anything mildly inconvenient ever happened to someone you know? Have you ever stumbled over any part of the Lord’s Prayer (or all of it?) Then congratulations! You’re in good company, and we might all be witches, according to 17th century Puritan standards! This week, Hannah is still riding the high of her Salem, MA visit, and tells Katy the abridged story of the infamous witch trials of 1692. There’s wild accusations, for...
May 04, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Babies, birth stories, bunnies, and bad doctors! They all come together to tell the story of Mary Taft, the 18th century woman who convince a lot of people that she was giving birth to rabbits. This week, the story is baby/birth-themed in honor of KATY BEING BACK! The girls could not be more excited to be reunited, and it shows, as they talk about the wild tale of dead bunnies, an unfortunate classist crisis, a bunch of dumb doctors (and a couple smart ones), and why you should never put live or...
Apr 27, 2022•1 hr 20 min
How hard is it to yank out someone’s eyeball? Why you should always keep track of your x-acto blades. And all the possible uses a serial killer might have for loose eyeballs. This week, Hannah is back with special guest cohost, the other Hannah, to conclude the story of Charles Albright, aka: the Eyeball Killer. This one is just as bizarre (and a bit less boozy) than the first one, so pour your drink of choice, and settle in for the final chapter! Sources: https://www.texasmonthly.com/news-polit...
Apr 20, 2022•58 min
Overbearing mothers, taxidermy, a fascination with eyes, and likely some kind of personality disorder. Mix it all together and add a dash of white privilege, and you get this week’s story about Charles Albright, AKA: The Eyeball Killer! This week, Hannah is joined by special guest cohost, Hannah (a different one, we promise) to talk about the wild series of events that led to some of Dallas’s most grizzly murders. This one ended up being longer than we thought, so stay tuned for Part 2. Pour you...
Apr 13, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Have you ever wondered exactly how much vodka is TOO much vodka? You'll find out that and much more in this week's episode about Canada's infamous Boozey Barber: Gilbert Paul Jordan. This week, Hannah is joined by the man behind the scenes (Jarek) to talk about this mysterious killer and his bizarre way of murdering his victims. It's always a fun time when Jarek joins the conversation, so pour your favorite drink and join us for this sobering (get it?) look at a serial killer who nearly got away...
Apr 06, 2022•55 min
What smells like rotting flesh, has ice in its veins, and eats only human flesh? The Wendigo! This week, Hannah is joined again by special guest cohost, Jenna, to talk about a very Canadian legend that has solidified a place in modern psychology. The girls discuss Canadian rappers, albino black bears, Canadian geography, and more! This one gets a bit boozy, but it’s so much fun! Get your maps of Canada out, pour your drink of choice, and settle in for this local legend! Sources: https://murderpe...
Mar 30, 2022•1 hr 23 min
A huge house in the middle of New Orlean’s French Quarter, rumors of exotic parties fueled by opium and sexy times, and a bloody massacre? This week, Hannah tells special guest host, JENNA, about the legend of the Sultan’s Palace in haunted New Orleans! The girls talk real estate prices, genital-themed wine, and spooky sightings, all while eating donuts. Plus, Hannah struggles to pronounce more French words. This is a delightful introduction to our series of guest hosts who are sitting in while ...
Mar 23, 2022•29 min
Happy TWO YEARS to us!!! In this very special anniversary episode (and Katy's last before she takes her maternity leave), the girls cover a spooky story, an unsolved mystery, and a piece of local lore, all wrapped up into one chilling tale! Hannah tells Katy about the horrific octuple murder in Villisca, Iowa in 1912. The girls discuss the invention of the Oreo, when blood spatter evidence became a thing, why your retina does not work like a camera, and much much more, all while eating more cake...
Mar 16, 2022•1 hr 11 min
An ancient oak, mangled by time and weather, sits in the middle of a small town on the Outer Banks of NC. The scar torn down its middle tells the story of a lightning storm. The name carved deeply in its trunk, tells another story. This week, Hannah tells Katy about some of their closer to home local lore: the Cora Tree! Find out why you should keep your Ceremonial Witch Hunting Bowl on you at all times, why being a woman who was good at fishing was dangerous in the 18th century, and why you sho...
Mar 09, 2022•56 min
What do mail order colleges, alligator snapping turtles, and $0.10 library books have in common? Find out in this week’s episode, when Hannah and Katy conclude the story of the West Memphis Three: three teenagers wrongfully accused of murder in a small town swept up in Satanic panic paranoia. You’ll hear about the prosecution’s straw man case (which included such damning evidence as “they wore a lot of black”), how Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam) and Natalie Maines (The Chicks) helped the boys get a se...
Mar 02, 2022•1 hr 4 min
In May 1993, three young boys went out to play and never came home. When their little bodies were discovered the next day, police and members of the community were so distraught, they looked for the only thing evil enough to commit such crimes: a Satanic cult. This week for our 100th episode, Hannah tells Katy the story of Stevie, Michael, and Chris, their disappearance, and how authorities ultimately (and eagerly) dumped all the blame on three teenagers: Damien, Jason, and Jesse. Find out why y...
Feb 23, 2022•1 hr 4 min
What's lurking in the dark waters of the immense and mysterious Loch Ness? This week, due to some unforeseen events, Jarek brings Hannah a story from the Highlands of Scotland (or thereabouts.) That's right, the Partschs are talking about the infamous Loch Ness Monster! Is she a prehistoric beast, a seal, an eel, or just the product of an overactive imagination? Jarek and Hannah get into it all in this semi-impromptu episode. Special shoutout to Kyle, who introduced his lovely wife to the show, ...
Feb 16, 2022•30 min
Have you ever stood in a dark bathroom and chanted “Bloody Mary” in the mirror, waiting for a demonic girl to appear behind you? If not, what the heck did you do at sleep overs? As promised, this week the girls cover something a touch lighter than real life vampire/cannibal/killers, and dive into the legend of Bloody Mary. Find out how young girls used to find their future husbands (or demons that would kill them), who might be hanging out in the bathroom with Moaning Myrtle, and why we should a...
Feb 09, 2022•49 min
Have you eaten today? Maybe hold off until you get through this episode. This week, Hannah regretfully tells Katy the story of Richard Chase, aka: The Vampire of Sacramento: a highly disturbed young man who did a bunch of really terrible things in 1976. Assume all the content and trigger warnings, and do not feel bad if you need to skip right over this one. It's rough. So strap in, pour a strong drink or light a nice soothing candle, and "enjoy" this dark tale of horror. https://serialkillercale...
Feb 02, 2022•1 hr 11 min
In the remote outback of Australia in 1917, Jim Barclay lived a simple and modest life, tending cattle and managing the Wonnangatta homestead. Until one day, he didn't. This week, Hannah tells Katy about the mystery of the Wonnangatta murders, a pair of killings that baffled Australians then, and now. The girls talk about whether "surly" is a good descriptor for Katy and her future as the neighborhood witch, why Thelma the horse was running around naked, and most importantly, why was there stryc...
Jan 26, 2022•59 min
Today there’s Ouija boards, seances, and EVP’s. But back in the day, the Devil had to get a little more creative if he wanted to communicate his totally original thoughts. One time in particular, he allegedly possessed a 17th century nun and made her write a letter in a made up language. This is a classic case of “was it demonic possession, or mental illness?” with a side of, “was it witchcraft and sorcery, or bored lesbians being quarantined during a pandemic?” This one is fun and weird, and if...
Jan 19, 2022•54 min
Have you ever seen a dark, shadowy figure out of the corner or your eye? Or woken up in the middle of the night to find yourself staring at a black mass standing over your bed? How about the silhouette (or full apparition) of a tall man wearing a wide brimmed hat? If you have, you're not alone, and this week, Hannah is telling Katy all about this chilling phenomena known as Shadow Figures. Find out why the name "Shadow People" has been trademarked, why you should call your local optometrist if y...
Jan 12, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Happy 2022! We are starting the New Year off by talking about the story that inspired the 2008 movie, Changeling , an absolutely incompetent police department, reasons you could involuntarily commit women to psych wards in the 1920’s, and also an evil psychopathic young man who abused and murdered young boys on his farm. Hannah teaches Katy that all 8-12 year old boys look generally the same, and that the only reliable source on who they are is a handwriting expert and the Illinois school system...
Jan 05, 2022•58 min
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Joyous Winter Solstice, etc.! We are spending time with our families and loved ones, so this week, you get to enjoy a cozy evening of Katy reading Hannah the children's bedtime story, Goodnight Krampus , by Kyle and Derek Sullivan. Stay tuned after the story for Hannah and Katy's gift exchange and general merriment. We hope you are all enjoying some time off with the people you hold dear. See you in 2022! Source: https://hazydellpress.com/store/krampus Support th...
Dec 22, 2021•30 min
Have you ever wondered why people tell ghost stories at Christmas? Well wonder no more! This week, Hannah tells Katy the origins of spooky tales during the holidays, and dives into one of England’s most haunted homes/mansions and the story of a doomed bride and the person-size chest that she died in. Find out why being a policeman in London in the 1640’s was a sweet gig (hello free turkey dinner!), why Victorian Christmas cards were their own genre of disturbing horror, and why reverse hide and ...
Dec 15, 2021•1 hr 7 min
When a couple of low-brow criminals get together at the holidays with a half-baked plan to make it big in New York (or something?), the results are tragic. This week, Hannah takes a listener suggestion (thank you Amanda!) and tells Katy about the Tiede family murders that took place in a remote Utah cabin in December of 1990. Find out exactly how snow mobiles work (they’re just like jet skis, right?), why you should always be suspicious of your niece’s new “boyfriend”, and why the best surprise ...
Dec 08, 2021•57 min
We hope you've had your fill of Thanksgiving leftovers, because this episode my put you off them for a bit. This week, Hannah tells Katy the story of Tarrare, a young Frenchman who ate literally everything. From enormous amounts of beef and salted grease, to lizards, snakes, and eels, to human blood, used bandages, and possibly a baby. Tarrare was a medical mystery, a short-lived spy, and a tragic case of a man who just couldn't satisfy his insatiable appetite. Maybe don't eat while listening to...
Dec 01, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Picture it: you’re 11 years old, at a sleepover with all your friends; everyone is telling scary stories; Tina’s mom thinks you’re asleep so you have to be quiet; then, Amber gets a mischievous smile and suggests you pull out the Ouija board to see if there are any spirits in the room with you. What do you do? This week, Hannah and Katy are joined by the ladies from Night Classy to talk about the history of the spirit board, how it (kind of) named itself, and how it contributed to some weird tru...
Nov 24, 2021•1 hr 28 min
Blood, gore, and general awfulness! This one has all the trigger warnings, so proceed with caution. This week, Hannah tells Katy about the Vampire of Düsseldorf, aka: one of the worst serial killers to walk the streets of Germany. Join us for a new add on to the drinking game (you’ll hate it, but if Hannah had to say it 583092437 times, you have to suffer too), and find out how to avoid getting murdered (spoiler: no one is safe). Fun, heartwarming facts are peppered throughout, but still listen ...
Nov 17, 2021•1 hr 21 min
What did people do before Tinder and Hinge? In Nannie Doss’s case, she paid $15 a month to meet local singles through a newsletter, exchanged pictures (and sometimes cake), and tied the knot (four times!) This week, Hannah tells Katy about the Giggling Granny whose deadly appetite claimed the lives of four of her five husbands, and anyone who got in her way (or on her nerves). Find out why you should always avoid prunes, and why you might want to avoid taking out life insurance policies as a mea...
Nov 10, 2021•1 hr 9 min
The lost episode lives! The Reaper himself may have tried to take this episode to “the other side” but we pried it out of his skeletal hands (aka: re-recorded) and are here with the resurrected story of the Grim Reaper and his many forms. Take a journey to 14th century Italy where filth and a misunderstanding of germs caused one of the deadliest pandemics in human history, and spawned the classic image of Death in his black robes, wielding a scythe. (Take a drink every time Hannah mispronounces ...
Nov 03, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Surprise! It's a Tell We Tale (of sorts) this week with Jarek sitting in the driver's seat! Due to a technical glitch that murdered our original episode for this week, Hannah and Jarek sit down last minute to talk about the Succubus and her many forms! If you've ever wondered about our producer/behind the scenes man, Jarek, you won't want to miss this one! Find out why you should never approach a random woman and try to steal her baby, what to do if you see a lost child in the woods asking to be...
Oct 27, 2021•38 min
It’s spoooooooooky season! And we are officially here for the ghostly stories as we count down to Halloween! This week, Hannah tells Katy (with a little help from Jarek) about the legends of the Headless Horseman, and how Sleepy Hollow is the least of your worries. From rotten cheese heads, to demons who last-minute convert to Christianity to avoid hell, to a dumb Scottish dude who cursed a fairy and lost his head in battle. These tales will give you a whole new reason to stay in after dark. Bon...
Oct 20, 2021•57 min
