PAY IT NO MIND! This week, Alex and special first guest, Maggie, chat about Marsha P. Johnson – a trailblazer in the LGBTQ+ community whose death is raising a lot more questions then answers. Alex & Maggie will dive into Marsha’s history and the efforts made since their death to make sure that the flame behind Marsha’s story never dies out. Need a distraction? We got you. Podcast promo: Bring the Mio Podcast - check them out! Listener discretion is advised. Have feedback or a story recommend...
Aug 16, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 19
This week, Christie tells the spooky tale of Hales Bar Dam. A dam that was, 'damned' from the beginning. Do you think this place is haunted? Would you be able to handle ghost children? Tune in and find out! Need a distraction? We got you. Podcast promo: Chills, Thrills, and Kills: The Podcast - check them out! Listener discretion is advised. Want to provide feedback or have a story recommendation? Please email weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. Mentioned in this episode: Audible Get 1-month f...
Aug 09, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 18
This conspiracy theory will surely tug on your heart strings and have you asking, "What happened?'. Alex & Christie dive into the mysterious Yuba County 5 and the potential theories as to what happened. Where is the remaining fifth member, Gary Mathias? Why did they go home the way they did? Who was the lady that Joe reportedly saw them with? Lots of questions with lots of possible answers - listen and decide for yourself! Need a distraction? We got you. Podcast promo: Ye Ole Crime Podcast -...
Aug 02, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 17
She's just got that confidence, y'know?! Hope you're ready for a long true crime story folks - as Christie & Alex talk about the American cult once known as, "The Alamo Christian Foundation". The 'foundation' was formed by clout chasers, Tony & Susan Alamo. Need a distraction? We got you. Please stay tuned after the show to hear about the Kudzu Killers Podcast! Want to provide feedback or have a story request? Please email weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. While you're online, please...
Jul 26, 2020•1 hr 40 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Spook me babe! Are you ready to hear about the reported hauntings at the McRaven Mansion, located in Vicksburg, Mississippi? The girls go down south to chat about this marvellous home - so marvellous that some of its previous owners don't want to leave! Need a distraction? We got you. Podcast promo: For Nerds By Nerds Podcast - check them out! Listener discretion is advised. Want to provide feedback or send a story recommendation? Email weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. While on the web, con...
Jul 19, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Guess who's back - back again? No, it's not slim shady - it's the gals from WDP! This week Alex and Christie briefly scratch the surface of the reported encounters with the MIB - or, Men in Black! Don't assume genders, but do assume that this story will give you the heeby jeebies! Need a distraction? We got you. Podcast promo: Riddle Me That! Podcast - check them out! Listener discretion is advised. For feedback or story suggestions, please email weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. While on th...
Jul 12, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Hopefully you're not eating pork while listening to this episode, as Christie breaks down the disturbing story of Robert Pickton aka the 'Pig Farmer'. The girls chat injustices, annoyances and 'Pig-Pourri'. So buckle down, grab a drink and get ready. Need a distraction? We got you. Podcast promo: Dos Spookqueños Podcast - check them out! Listener discretion is advised. Want to provide feedback or have a story request? Please email weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. While you're online, please...
Jul 05, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Do you have a favourite haunted location? This week, the girls talk about one of theirs - a paranormal hotspot located in East Bethany, New York - the Rolling Hills Asylum! Breaking down the history, reported occurrences and personal experiences from this location - this is jam pack with all kinds of spooks to get you distracted! Podcast promo: A Few Bad Apples Podcast - check them out! Listener discretion is advised. Want to provide feedback or have a story request? Please email weirddistractio...
Jun 28, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Would you rather find a full chronologically frozen body or head? Do the clouds in the Lion King really spell out SFX? The girls take some weird turns from online conspiracy theories about Walt Disney and his works. Hopefully no ones childhood movie favourites were harmed after listening to this episode! Podcast promo: Unsolved Mysteries: Solved? Podcast - check them out! Listener discretion is advised. Want to provide feedback or have a story request? Please email weirddistractionspodcast@outlo...
Jun 21, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 11
10 episodes in and Alex finally admits she just can't read. All jokes aside, this episode the girls tackle a true crime story out of Guelph, Ontario (Canada) that was recommended by listener, Jessica W! William Harvey faced financial and emotional hardship, but who knew that would lead him to embezzle from his employer's client and do other despicable things? Tune in to find out more about this weird tale. Need a distraction? We got you. Podcast Promo: Studying Scarlet Podcast - check them out! ...
Jun 14, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 10
What's better than one spooky location? Two! This week the girls are going to Toronto to chat about the Mackenzie House and Gribaltar Point Lighthouse, located on Toronto Island. From toilets flushing themselves, ghostly face slaps to a ghostly voice that doesn't want you to leave - these two stories will provide spooks you want! Need a distraction? We got you. Podcast promo: Curious Nyxsins Podcast – Check them out! Listener discretion is advised. Have a story recommendation or want to provide ...
May 31, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 9
The girls explore the rabbit holes of possibilities surrounding the two other mysterious identities from the 1963 J.F.K assassination. Who was the Badge Man and the Three Tramps? Did they have something to do with the assassination? Was Woody Harrelson's dad involved somehow? Is vodka the culprit for the girls misreading of words in this episode? You have to listen to find out! Need a distraction? We got you. Podcast promo: Once Upon a Nightmare - check them out! Listener discretion is advised. ...
May 24, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 8
They've gone from Canada, to the United States, to England and now.. down under! The girls are back to chatting true crime in this tale of Australia's Katherine Knight - who had a very different taste for home decor and well, let's just say had a different cooking style that may be hard to digest. This one is a DOOZY - you've been warned, weirdo's. Need a distraction? We got you. Podcast promo: Mask of Sanity Podcast – Check them out! Listener discretion is advised. Have a story recommendation o...
May 17, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Ever wonder what the difference is between a ghost and a poltergeist? Well Christie & Alex just so happen to break it down this week as they discuss the Enfield Poltergeist - a story that would later be depicted through the movie, "The Conjuring 2". Tune in to hear about furniture moving mysteriously, people found sleeping in weird places, and remind you that a piece of lego to the face can easily be avoided by not using Ouija Boards. Need a distraction? We got you. Podcast promo: Ignorance ...
May 10, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Don't be fooled by the title, this story is not for the faint of heart. This week, Alex & Christie are back to conspiracy theories and try to tackle the theories around the Boy in the Box - a sad story of a young boy who was found in a box back in the winter of 1957 in Philadelphia. Was it the Memphis man? Is Martha's story true? You'll have to tune in to find out for yourself. Need a distraction? We got you. Podcast Promo: Nopeville Podcast - check them out! Have a story recommendation or w...
May 03, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Well, we're back in Canada for another too-close-to-home story for the girls. This week, Alex & Christie are back to true crime with the weird, definitely distracting story of Russell Williams - a Canadian military superstar who would plague the Durham Region in Ontario between 2007-2010. Need a distraction? We got you. Podcast promo: Reverie True Crime Podcast – Check them out! Listener discretion is advised. Have a story recommendation or want to provide feedback? Please email: weirddistra...
Apr 26, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 4
We're here for a weird and spooky time this week! Alex and Christie discuss the history and reported ghosts of the Crescent Hotel, located in Eureka Springs. From a ghost of a man who died during it's construction to a ghost who just wants to make sure you have some butter, to the reported sightings of one fake doctor - things are about to get weird. Need a distraction? We got you. Have feedback or a story recommendation? Please email us at weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. Find us on Twitte...
Apr 19, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this second episode of Weird Distractions, the girls take a quick look at two mysterious identities involved with the JFK assassination. Who was the umbrella man? And who was Babushka Lady? Tune in to hear some of the weird and wild conspiracy theories about both identities. Listener discretion is advised. Weird Distractions is a weekly podcast that rotates between true crime, conspiracy theories, paranormal stories & more to provide what some may consider a, 'weird' distraction from ever...
Apr 19, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 2
This week, Alex revisits the show’s very first episode, where she and former host, Christie, discussed Roch Thériault & the Ant Hill Kids cult. In this re-vamped edition, Alex revisit’s the case and puts an updated twist on telling this weird, infamous, and tragic true Canadian crime story. Who was Roch and the members of his cult? What did they believe in? What ended Roch’s reign? Need a distraction? I got you. Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to our Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jo...
Apr 19, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 1
