Who doesn't want to take a haunted trip for Valentine’s Day? This week, we're taking a trip to Quebec, where Alex talks about the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity Church & the Fairmont le Chateau Frontenac Hotel in Old Quebec City! Both these things have a lot in common: both in the same area, both historical landmarks, and both have reportedly been known for their spooky guests. Tune in to hear more about these creepy Canadian locations! Need a distraction? We got you. Podcast promos: The Hush...
Feb 14, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 45
That's right weirdo's - a Weird Distractions take on a good ol' conspiracy theory classic. This week, the girls chat the conpsiracy theories surrounding the illuminati - yes, including the lizard people one as well. From celebrities to cults (and literally everything borderline problematic in between), you won't want to miss the twists from this episode. Need a distraction? We got you. Podcast promos: Detectives by the Decade Podcast & Beyond the Rainbow Podcast – Check them out! Listener di...
Feb 07, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Somebody knows something and your Weird Distraction girls want answers. Tune in this week to hear Alex & Christie discuss the disappearance of Cheryl Grimmer - a young child who was last seen enjoying a family outing at the beach on January 12th, 1970. As mentioned in the episode, if you believe you have valid information regarding the case, please consider contacting Crime Stoppers NSW: https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au/. Need a distraction? We got you. Podcast promos: Old Timey Crime Podcas...
Jan 31, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Get in the car weirdo, we're talking folklore! Or maybe fakelore? Tune in this week as Alex & Christie chat the interesting, maybe borderline depressing stories around the Crybaby Bridge phenomenon that has seemed to cross all over the United States. Between the spooky tales and finding out which cryptid/folklore creature Christie has beef with - you won't want to miss out on this episode! Need a distraction? We got you. Podcast promos: Murder & More Podcast & Unsolved Mysteries: Sol...
Jan 24, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Hold on to your limbs and make sure your helmets are on tight - we're going to space! This week, Alex & Christie discuss the weird conspiracy theory around lost cosmonauts (also know as phantom cosmonauts). Was the Soviet Union trying to cover up their failed attempts to space? Were there recordings heard by two Italian brothers to verify this? Did Ivan and his dog leave earth because they heard 2020 was going to be trash? Tune in to find out! Need a distraction? We got you. Podcast promos: ...
Jan 17, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Still hungry for something weird? If you need a palate cleanser after hearing about Robert Bennett Jr from yesterday, we have a new, fresh podcast for you. Introducing the Pineapple Pizza Podcast! Every week hosts Ashley, Emily and Lindsay chat mythology, cryptozoology and urban legends – and always leave you hungry for more. Check them out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio and more! You can find more of the Pineapple Pizza Podcast here: https://linktr.ee/pineapppizzapod Learn more about y...
Jan 11, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Introducing the next addition to our shitty people shelf - Robert Bennet Jr., AKA the Handcuff Man. Tune in to hear Alex and Christie tell the horrific crimes that Robert was tied to and how justice really didn’t seem to be given for anyone who crossed paths with him, and why Alex recommends being a skeptical Suzy. Need a distraction? We got you. Podcast promos: Crime Divers Podcast & CrimeLapse Podcast – Check them out! Listener discretion is advised. Have a story recommendation or want to ...
Jan 10, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Is spirit snot a symptom for the common cold? No? Either way, this week Alex & Christie talk the spooky but questionable happenings of the infamous Scottish medium, Helen Duncan. You won't want to miss out on the hot tea that her former maid spilled, or why a Lieutenant wasn't impressed at one of the seances. Need a distraction? We got you. Podcast promos: Dos Spookqueños & Give Us Morgue – Check them out! Listener discretion is advised. Have a story recommendation or want to provide fee...
Jan 03, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Christmas may technically be over, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t another weird holiday distraction coming your way. And no, not referring to your great Aunt Doris. This week, Alex introduces folklore into the weird distractions mix by unwrapping some of the tales surrounding elves. Tune in to learn more about one of the most famous Christmas-related characters out there! Need a distraction? We got you. Podcast promo: Reverie True Crime Podcast – Check them out! Listener discretion is advised...
Dec 27, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 38
This week, the girls are trying to wrap things up for the holidays and chat about the absolute confusing, heart wrenching, and downright diabolical Christmas adjacent case of Charles Lawson. Tune in to hear Christie’s coverage of this case – maybe not with your family, though. Need a distraction? We got you. Podcast promo: True Consequences Podcast & Pineapple Pizza Podcast - check them out! Listener discretion is advised. Have a story recommendation or want to provide feedback? Please email...
Dec 20, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Weird, but sad and interesting - what a introduction! This week, Alex & Christie are joined by Selene, host of Not Always Polite Podcast, to chat paranormal locations in Canada. Selene takes the girls to London, Ontario, to chat about the London Grand Theatre where true crime, paranormal stories and some local lore meet. Alex finishes things up by going to Tranquille Sanatorium near Kamloops, British Columbia. Christie is just here for the underground, spooky tunnels. You might want to pull ...
Dec 13, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 36
This listener requested episode is definitely a weird one. Dave from Nebraska recommended the horrendous tale of cult leader, Michael Wayne Ryan from Rulo, Nebraska. Be warned weirdo's, this episode has some pretty intense details. Need a distraction? We got you. Podcast promos: Not Always Polite & Speaking of Crime - check them out! Listener discretion is advised. Want to provide feedback or have a story recommendation? Please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening...
Nov 29, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Lights, cameras - wait, is that Abe Lincoln's wife? This week, the girls have special guest and local snap shot queen, Emily McCracken, on to take a dive into spirit photography. The girls chat the history of spirit photography, it's current presence, and tips on how to take a spooky photo yourself. Need a distraction? We got you. If you would like to look into Emily's photography, please check out her website at: https://www.emilymccracken.ca/ or on Instagram: @emmccrackenphotography. Podcast p...
Nov 22, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 33
You've heard of The Badge Man, The Umbrella Man, and other mysterious identities before on Weird Distractions - but have you heard of This Man? This week, Alex tries to stump Christie as to who or what This Man may be, and why he is showing up in everyone's dreams. Need a distraction? We got you. Podcast promo: Riddle Me That! Podcast - check them out! Listener discretion is advised. Have a story recommendation or want to provide feedback? Please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If y...
Nov 15, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 32
This episode will have you frustrated, confused and down right distracted. This week, the girls chat about Anders Behring Breivik, who was behind the devastating terrorist attacks which took place in July of 2011 in Norway. Who was Anders? What led him to do what he did on that fateful July day? Tune in to find out. Need a distraction? We got you. Podcast promo: 10ish Podcast - check them out! Listener discretion is advised. Have a story recommendation or want to provide feedback? Please email w...
Nov 08, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Let's go on a trip, shall we? Pack your bags, weirdos, we're going to Victoria, British Columbia and staying at the infamous Empress Hotel. Packed with spirits - both the paranormal and alcoholic kinds, you won't want to miss this one. Hold on to your false teeth! Need a distraction? We got you. Podcast promo: Once Upon a Nightmare - check them out! Listener discretion is advised. Want to provide feedback or have a story recommendation? Please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you'...
Nov 01, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 30
The final mid-week mini spook will give you the heebie jeebies! Christie tells the tale of Cropsey - between the legend and the disturbing tale of Andre Rand. You won't want to miss this mini spook to end off the spooky season. Need a distraction? We got you. Listener discretion is advised. Want to provide feedback or have a story recommendation? Please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 28, 2020•24 min
Don't attend every Facebook event you're invited to! This week, Alex tells the conspiracy theories behind the infamous Area 51. Is it a examination place for crashed alien space ships or simply a storage unit? Tune in to find out, it's going to be out of this world! Podcast promo: What's Your 9-5 Podcast - check them out! Listener discretion is advised. Want to provide feedback or have a story recommendation? Please email weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you listen to the show on Apple P...
Oct 25, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 29
This mini spook takes a small dive into the local lore near Alex & Christie's hometown - the tale of Mary Rutherford. Was she a bride that died of a broken heart? What happens if you touch her gravestone? Tune in to find out! Need a distraction? We got you. Listener discretion is advised. Want to provide feedback or have a story recommendation? Please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 21, 2020•17 min
Weird and frustrating, you won't want to miss this episode, where the story takes us back to Halloween of 1981 in Amarillo, Texas. Tune in to hear Alex and Christie weave the information around the horrible death of Sister Tadea Benz, and the prosecution of Johnny Frank Garrett - a local boy who some believe met the hand of utter injustice. Need a distraction? We got you. Podcast promos: Always Time for True Crime Podcast & Basic Murder Babes Podcast - check them out! Listener discretion is ...
Oct 18, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 28
This weeks mid-week mini spook tells the many background behind the infamous Boogeyman lore. Make sure your closet doors are closed while listening to this episode! We've got two more mid-week mini spooks coming this month, make sure to stay tuned so you can keep your spooky vibes on! Need a distraction? We got you. Listener discretion is advised. Want to provide feedback or have a story recommendation? Please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...
Oct 14, 2020•21 min
Once again, don't trust a child because they're probably a demon. Fact. This week, Christie tells the story of the infamous Raggedy Ann doll, Annabelle. Tune in to hear the documented story of what has become one a well known Hollywood horror series, and what you could really use parchment paper for. Need a distraction? We got you. Podcast promo: Ignorance Was Bliss Podcast - check them out! Listener discretion is advised. Want to provide feedback or have a story suggestion? Please email: weirdd...
Oct 11, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Welcome to the first episode of Mid-Week Mini Spooks! For every Wednesday in October you can have a mini spook to help you get right into the best season ever - spooky season! This week the girls chat about the lore & legends around Bloody Mary. Grab your candle, mirror, and hold onto your souls - this one may give you the creeps! Need a distraction? We got you. Listener discretion is advised. Want to provide feedback or have a story recommendation? Please email: weirddistractionspodcast@out...
Oct 07, 2020•16 min
Time traveling kids, childhood memories and a blurry picture from 1863 - sounds like things are going to get weird! Join Alex & Christie, along with their special guest/friend, Jenna, as they take a dive into the conspiracy theory & claims around the secret time-travelling program referred to as, "Project Pegasus". Need a distraction? We got you. Podcast promo(s): A Few Bad Apples & Thrice Cursed Podcast - check them both out! Listener discretion is advised. Want to provide feedback ...
Oct 04, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Named as one of the most prolific serial killers, Samuel Little has become a common American house hold name for all the wrong reasons. This week, Alex & Christie go over the many arrests and victims of Sam Little, while trying not to throw the computer against a wall over the numerous injustices. Need a distraction? We got you. Listener discretion is advised. As mentioned, some of the cases mentioned in this episode are unsolved – if you or anyone you know has information, please contact th...
Sep 27, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 25
You know what doesn't mix? Demons and children. Between reported scratches, hair pulling, and candles randomly melting - the gals are channeling some spooky-ooky vibes as they discuss the Sallie House. Grab your holy water (make sure the lid is on tight), and avoid basement demon holes - this episode will have you distracted for sure! Need a distraction? We got you. Listener discretion is advised. Podcast promo: Curious Nyxsins Podcast - check them out! Have feedback or a story recommendation? P...
Sep 20, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Ever wanted a conspiracy theory episode with a hint of true crime? Well, you got it! Another fan pick by our listener, Becca P, brings the gals to the disappearance of Rey Rivera. Tune in to hear different perspectives, possibilities, and even some conspiracy theories. Buckle up, this case gets more weird and confusing with each detail. Need a distraction? We got you. Podcast promo: Studying Starlet podcast - check it out! Listener discretion is advised. Want to provide feedback or have a story ...
Sep 13, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Hold on to your limbs, folks - this episode is a twisty tale full of love, scandal, murder and all things weird. Join Alex and Christie this week as they chat about Evelyn Dick from Hamilton, Ontario. Was she responsible for plotting a murder, or was she just caught in the middle of it all? Tune in to find out. Need a distraction? We got you. Podcast promo: The Mental Health Podcast - check it out! Listener discretion is advised. Want to provide feedback or have a story suggestion? Please email ...
Sep 06, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Live, laugh, learn and come hungry! This week, Alex and Christie go down to Savannah, Georgia to chat about the Pirates House restaurant. The weirdo's break down it's reported hauntings from it's early days as a botanical garden, to creepy laughs coming upstairs (which is not WDP approved). This episode may be short, but it's worth it if you want to get your spook on! Also, sincere apologies for the audio quality! Need a distraction? We got you. Listener discretion is advised. You can support th...
Aug 30, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Who is Melissa? What is a prime number? Does the Illuminati do pyramid schemes? So many questions and more will be discussed for episode 20! Listen as Christie, Alex and their special guest/ friend, Jayme, go down some weird rabbit holes surrounding some celebrity online conspiracy theories. Need a distraction? We got you. Podcast promo: Sistorically Accurate, check them out! Listener discretion is advised. Have feedback or a story recommendation? Please email us at weirddistractionspodcast@outl...
Aug 23, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 20
