Horrific History & Hauntings

This podcast explores the origins of Memorial Day, the tragic Memorial Day Massacre of 1937, and the devastating Joplin tornado. They discuss common Memorial Day accidents, safety precautions during tornadoes, and the fascination with tornado videos.

Explore chilling stories of risky waters with scalding hot springs, contaminated waters, and aquatic disasters. Uncover eerie mysteries beneath perilous aquatic realms. From sunken houses to deadly underwater creeks, this episode will send shivers down your spine.

Explore the chilling events of Eastern Airlines Flight 401's crash and the haunting encounters with restless spirits. Learn about the tragic outcome, pilot speculation, survivor stories, and eerie ghostly encounters. Delve into the airline's decline due to fierce competition and market changes, ultimately leading to their closure in 1991. Dive into a discussion on travel preferences and podcast network promotions, with potential topics ranging from cloud seeding to historical figures.

Explore the tragic life of Grady Styles, known as the Lobster Man, and the dark history of prostitution. Learn about the risky realities faced by sex workers and the transmission of diseases from animals. Delve into the controversial legacy of the first anesthesia doctor, Horace Wells, and his unfortunate death by inhaling chloroform.

Explore the dark allure of the Children of God cult, featuring survivors detailing sexual abuse and forced marriages. Learn about manipulative tactics of cult leaders and warning signs to avoid falling into destructive behavior. Discover the lasting scars left by the cult on its members and the challenges of exiting such intense indoctrination.

Explore the heart-wrenching accounts of bridge disasters and the human toll behind each tragedy. Learn about gruesome theories, tragic breakdowns, and collapses of bridges. Understand the factors leading to bridge failures and the importance of proper engineering. Reflect on the consequences of bridge disasters and the necessity for rigorous construction oversight.

Explore haunting legends from Montana's Phantom Hitchhiker to New Jersey's Jersey Devil, with eerie encounters at Nebraska Centennial Hall and the Clown Motel. Uncover supernatural tales and diverse podcast offerings across America.

Delve into the chilling tale of the Dybbuk Wine Box and its haunting curse. Explore cursed artifacts, including a Nazi-associated box and a haunted wine box. Learn about the release of anthrax spores in Europe and the risks associated with exposure. Hosts mix lighthearted banter with serious discussions on April Fool's Day and the 1979 anthrax outbreak in Russia.

Explore different ways to die in alphabetical order, from common to absurd. Learn about President Reagan's Star Wars Initiative, the dark side of narcissism, the unique features of octopuses and squids, and dangerous myths and objects. Touches on disrespectful communication, sleep disorders, and cautionary tales.

Embark on a journey through chilling stories of risky waters, from contaminated waters to aquatic disasters. Delve into haunted lakes, legends of El Dorado, and the deadly Red Sea Blue Hole. Explore the perilous Boiling Lake in Dominica and eerie tales of bride disappearances and spectral children. Discover lessons on volcano safety and environmental protection in this haunting episode.