It probably doesn't occur to many that, when they go out with their friends, it could be their last night out - ever. Surely, this probably didn't cross the mind of Jayson Artis. Jayson, a young man from Virginia (USA), went out one August 1998 evening in Tijuana, Mexico, with his brother and friends to let assumingely loose and have fun. However, the night turned out to have a tragic ending instead. But, how did Jayson Artis die? Was it an accident, or something far more nefarious? Tune in to f...
Aug 13, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 174
Is there someone in your back seat? This week's distraction may have you doing a double take in your rear view mirror, as we go learn about a popular urban legend. Need a distraction? I got you. Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl, Susan, Jennifer and Kristin! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, a...
Aug 06, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 173
This weeks episode focuses on Georgette Bauerdorf, an oil heiress originally from New York, who would move to West Hollywood with dreams of being an actor. Tragically, her dreams were cut short at the age of 20, when she was found dead in her El Palacio Apartment. To this day, many questions remain - including the biggest question of all: who wanted Georgette Bauerdorf dead? Tune in to learn more. Need a distraction? I got you. Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to Patrons Tom, Bailey, An...
Jul 30, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 172
Anyone ready to go back to an ol’ familiar place? This week, we’re re-visiting the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs, Arkansas - known as one of the most haunted hotels in America. In this re-release, you’ll learn more about the history, occult observations, and paranormal reports than when this haunted hot spot was previously covered. Need a distraction? I got you. Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl, Susan, Jennif...
Jul 23, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 171
What would you do if your loved one disappeared one day without a trace? This weeks episode focuses on the unsolved disappearance of Loretta 'Lora' Ann Frank, who was last seen by her family in late 1988. Tune in to learn more about Loretta and what transpired leading up to her mysterious disappearance. Need a distraction? I got you. If you or someone you know has any information regarding Loretta and her possible whereabouts, please contact Crime Stoppers: 1-800-222-TIPS(8477) or online at http...
Jul 16, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 170
This weeks Weird Distraction is all about the miniature details. Tune in to learn about the mystery surrounding the Edinburgh Fairy Coffins - also known as the Edinburgh Miniature Coffins (among other names). Who created these coffins? Who found them? And what do they have to do with former grave robbers? So many questions, and more, on this weeks weird wonder. Need a distraction? I got you. Podcast Promo: A Nefarious Nightmare - https://pod.link/1579771353 Listener discretion is advised. Shout ...
Jul 09, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 169
It’s not a haunted castle - it’s a haunted home. This weeks Weird Distraction covers the reported history, occult observations and haunts of Larnach Castle, located in Dunedin, New Zealand. Is this dubbed castle being haunted by its former owner? Or, by someone else? Tune in to find out. Need a distraction? I got you. Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl, Susan, Jennifer and Kristin! Thank you for supporting Weird D...
Jul 02, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 168
If you think being a teenager is hard, try adding a potential spiritual possession into the mix! This weeks distraction surrounds the Watseka Wonder - an alleged spiritual possession of 13-year old Mary ‘Lurancy’ Vennum of Watseka, Illinois in the late 19th century. Was she possessed, or was it all a show? You will have to tune in and come to your own conclusion, listener. Need a distraction? I got you. Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, ...
Jun 25, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 167
While I am on a mini vacation, please enjoy this Weird Spam episode featuring John from Reddit on Wiki, originally released on Patreon back in May! Need a distraction? I got you. Hear John's show, Reddit on Wiki, here: https://www.redditonwiki.com/ Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl, Susan, Jennifer and Kristin! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and ge...
Jun 18, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 166
Happy Father's Day! For many this is a happy occasion and a time to celebrate, though the stories gathered here in honor of the holiday will leave you with a number of horrifying questions. What kind of dark secrets could drive a father towards an unhealthy obsession, abuse, or worse yet, to even kill his entire family? Could an unassuming father figure be driven by greed to commit a heinous crime that forever scars the date? Join That's So Fucked Up, Twisted and Uncorked, PNW Haunts & Homic...
Jun 16, 2023•1 hr 12 min
Elizabeth Campbell went missing outside of a convince store in late April of 1988. She was only 20-years-old, and had planned to attend Texas A&M that fall for Marine Biology. To this day, no one has come forward yet with where Elizabeth could be, despite the case being featured on the iconic show Unsolved Mysteries. Tune in to this weeks episode to learn more about Elizabeth and what has happened since that tragic April evening. Need a distraction? I got you. If you or anyone has any inform...
Jun 11, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 165
This week, Alex is joined by fellow Cultiv8 Podcast Network member, Lindsay Valenty (co-host of Ye Olde Crime podcast), tackle the history, haunts, and occult observations of the Anderson House Hotel. This infamous 160+ year old hotel located in Wabasha, Minnesota, USA is reportedly one of the most haunted places in the state. But is this hotel as haunted as folks claim it is? Is it really haunted by a former guest named Sarah? You’ll have to tune in to find out. Need a distraction? We got you. ...
Jun 04, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 164
Teresita was a piano teacher, respiratory therapist, and overall a music lover - among many other things. In what started as a normal February day in 1977, Teresita had a colleague come over to help her fix her television. Again, a normal thing. However, this colleague would come up with a diabolical plan that ended Teresita’s life tragically. But, Teresita’s spirit remained active despite her no longer being physically around. Her spirit was so active, that she may have solved her own death fro...
May 28, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 163
Host Alex is taking a small break, so please enjoy this episode from fellow a Cultiv8 Network show, Ye Olde Crime! In this episode, Ye Olde Crime hosts Lindsay and Madison discuss the New England Vampire Panic, as well as why you shouldn’t bury baby shoes, that organs are pretty flammable, and that you should never drink or breathe in ashes of your dead loved ones, like, ever. Information pulled from the following sources: 2022 New England Today article by Joe Bills 2022 Heritage Daily blog post...
May 21, 2023•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 162
Does every haunted location take on the title of being, ‘The Most Haunted Place’? Seems like it, and Bell Island definitely seems to fit in the category. Tune in to hear the history and haunts of the island, located off of Newfoundland and Labrador. Need a distraction? I got you. **INSTAGRAM LIVE SHOW FOR YE OLDE CRIME - Sunday, May 21st at 8 PM EST. Follow Ye Olde Crime to join: @yeoldecrimepodcast Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shad...
May 14, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 161
It's all fun and games until you find out your husband allegedly embezzled millions of dollars. This weeks distraction covers the crimes of Philip J. Breen - which, if you watched Unsolved Mysteries growing up, you may recall his case well. Regardless, tune in to hear what transpired in January of 1990, and how to this day Philip remains missing. Need a distraction? I got you. Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl, S...
May 07, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 160
For this weeks episode, lets (hypothetically) head down to Florida and learn the dark history surrounding the former Florida School for Boys - aka the Arthur G Dozier School. Once a reform school, this served as a home for many between January 1st, 1900, to June 30th, 2011. Rumours started to form early on that those sent to this, ‘school’ were being mistreated. Tune in now to learn more about the history documented of this place, and where things stand today. Need a distraction? I got you. List...
Apr 30, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 159
In early February of this year, Alex joined That's So F*cked Up show host, Ashley Richards, to chat about wild reality, prank and game shows from Japan. Tune in to hear more about the shows, and learn more about Ashley from Podcast. Check out Ashley's show here: https://tsfuthepodcast.com/ Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl, Susan, Jennifer & Kristin! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You...
Apr 28, 2023•56 min
What do you mean your passport has expired? Lame. Lucky for you, this weeks weird distraction is bringing some spookiness from Malaysia right to your ears. Tune in to learn more about Mimaland, a former resort now dubbed as Malaysia’s most haunted location. Need a distraction? I got you. Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl, Susan, Jennifer and Kristin! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can...
Apr 23, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 158
Ah yes, another episode that teaches us to never judge a book - or a potential mask - by its cover. Tune in to learn about the Geezer Bandit and the series of California based robberies that took place between 2009-2011. Need a distraction? I got you. *INSTAGRAM LIVE Q&A COMING SOON! Hop on Instagram for Wednesday, April 19th for 7 PM EST to hear my answers to YOUR questions! Tune in for more details. Nashville School Shooting GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/nashville-school-shootin...
Apr 16, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 157
Started in Scotland, ended up in Australia. For this weeks distraction, tune in to learn the history and haunts of Aradale Mental Hospital, located in Ararat. Reports seemingly claim that former staff and patients are haunting this former hospital, along with it's sister site - the former Ararat Gaol (further known as J-Ward), making both perhaps two of the most haunted locations in the country. Need a distraction? I got you. Nashville School Shooting GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/nas...
Apr 09, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 156
Denisha Montgomery-Smith was only 27 years old when she was found deceased in her barracks, located in Wiesbaden, Germany on August 8th of 2022. Days before this, Denisha had called her family, distressed, after her fellow soldiers had assaulted her while on their day off. Between this phone call, the days leading up to her death, and what has since happened (and subsequently, not happened) - there growing are concerns that Denisha’s death was not a suicide, but rather a homicide. What happened ...
Apr 02, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 155
Is there a Goatman in Maryland? This week, the show goes down to Texas to discuss the infamous Goatman’s Bridge - originally known as the Old Alton Bridge. This tale is packed full of lore and paranormal accounts. But, did you know there is a more sinister theme associated with it? Tune in to learn more. Need a distraction? I got you. Justice for Lermont Stowers-Jones website: https://justiceformont.com/ Promo: Go Ask Alice Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/go-ask-alice/id156938356...
Mar 26, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 154
Who doesn’t love a throwback? This week, Alex revisits a previously covered conspiracy theory from the early days of the show, being the alleged kid-ran time travelling program, named Project Pegasus. You won’t want to miss this re-release episode, which comes packed with fresher audio, but the same weirdness. Need a distraction? I got you. Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl, Susan, Jennifer and Kristin! Thank you...
Mar 19, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 153
Due to being away, please enjoy this episode taken from the, 'Even Weirder' series on patreon. This is a monthly bonus episode series, available for both tiers. Soup-thick fog and the Bermuda Triangle make for some weird on-the-water encounters. This month, I cover the weird encounter the former packet ship, being the Ellen Austin, encountered while sailing from Liverpool to New York. What do you think happened - was it a curse, or something else? Tune in and be the judge. Need a distraction? I ...
Mar 12, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 152
This week, Alex tackles an unsolved missing persons case that has seemingly gone cold. Rachel Marie Mellon Skemp disappeared from her home on January 31st, 1996. There was no evidence of anyone breaking into the home, and no one has heard from her since. So, what happened? Tune in to learn more about Rachel and her case. Need a distraction? I got you. For anyone with any information about Rachel’s whereabouts, please contact the Bolingbrook Police at 630-226-0600. Listener discretion is advised....
Mar 05, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 151
Claimed as being Australia's, 'Most Haunted House', the Monte Cristo has produced eerie local lore for almost 140 years. But, what haunted phenomena is taking place? And who haunts this property? Tune in to find out. Need a distraction? I got you. Turkey & Syria relief resources: https://www.gofundme.com/en-gb/c/act/turkey-syria-earthquake-help Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl, Susan, & Jennifer! Thank y...
Feb 26, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 150
This week on Weird Distractions, the unsolved death of Ricky McCormick is being highlighted. Ricky's death was deemed natural causes, yet the circumstances in which he was found, along with two cryptic notes, beg to differ. Tune in to learn more about the case and don't forget to check the shows social media platforms to check out the notes. Need a distraction? I got you. As mentioned in the episode, if you or anyone you know anything in relation to Ricky's death, please contact the St. Charles ...
Feb 19, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 149
Maybe the reason why we can't see any folklore legends or cryptids is because they can all sense when someone is doing an Instagram live? This week, Alex tackles the folklore legend around the Dark Watchers. These unknown, shadow-like beings reportedly are perched in the Santa Lucia Range and Big Sur areas - but are they simply protecting the land? Tune in to learn more. Need a distraction? I got you. Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Sh...
Feb 12, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 148
There's nothing more irritating than a wailing shadow figure. This week, Alex tackles the history & haunts of the infamous Poveglia island. Tune in to hear more about Poveglia and why it is considered one of the most haunted places in the world. Need a distraction? I got you. Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl, Susan, & Jennifer! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support ...
Feb 05, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 147
