Goatman's Bridge: Ghosts and Demons and Goats, Oh My!
Kara Perakovic Kara Perakovic

Goatman's Bridge: Ghosts and Demons and Goats, Oh My!

Goatman's Bridge: Ghosts and Demons and Goats, Oh My!

Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Zach is talking all one of America's most haunted bridges.

The highlight of the episode, however, is our exploration of the Goatman Bridge – a structure as notorious for its paranormal reputation as it is for its historical significance. From disturbing sightings to unsettling paranormal activities, we reveal the spine-chilling incidents that have cemented the bridge's status as one of the most haunted places in America. As if that weren't enough, we delve into the dark legends surrounding this site, including the presence of satanic symbols, rituals, and the alarming frequency of demonic apparitions.

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Weary Willie: Hobo Clowns and Violent Obsessions
Kara Perakovic Kara Perakovic

Weary Willie: Hobo Clowns and Violent Obsessions

Weary Willie: Hobo Clowns and Violent Obsessions

Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Kara tells us about the peculiar story of Weary Willie.

Ever wondered about the life lurking behind the painted face of a clown? The spotlight shines on Emmett Kelly III, the bearer of the iconic Weary Willie legacy. From a scruffy figure, Weary Willie morphs into a beloved, even if sorrowful, symbol of the American circus. However, there is more to this story than America's most famous clown.

Could it be more than a character, perhaps a tulpa or even a possession? With a deeper look into to the mental health of Emmett Kelly III and Paul, we dissect the eerie circumstances surrounding Weary Willie. The episode hits a nerve-racking crescendo with the sinister episode of Paul Kelly's murders and his subsequent psychiatric defense.

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Flight 19: Mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle
Kara Perakovic Kara Perakovic

Flight 19: Mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle

Flight 19: Mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle

Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Zach is talking all about the Bermuda Triangle!

Prepare to unearth life's most perplexing riddles as you venture into the heart of the mysterious Bermuda Triangle with us! First we cover the chilling, unsolved mystery of Flight 19's inexplicable disappearance, in the open water East of Florida.

We shed light on Lieutenant Charles C Taylor and his team of 13 seasoned Navy and Marine pilots who vanished during a seemingly routine training mission. We'll guide you through the labyrinth of theories, from the outlandishly supernatural to the scientifically plausible, that attempt to account for the Bermuda Triangle's countless disappearances. From alleged alien abductions to terrifying tales of divers who dared to venture into the Bermuda Triangle, we leave no stone unturned.

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The Blood House: Bleeding Walls of Atlanta
Kara Perakovic Kara Perakovic

The Blood House: Bleeding Walls of Atlanta

Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the Shop, Kara tells us about the legend of the Blood House!

Tune into to the eerie story of Minnie, a homeowner troubled by an unexplained, blood-like substance in her home. Can you imagine the chill that crept up her spine as she discovered this horrifying mystery? We spare no detail, tracing Minnie's steps, the police investigation, and the unsettling outcome.

Moreover, we dive into the house's past, drifting towards paranormal theories and the possibility of a meticulously planned hoax. We come up with a few theories of our own, but none that can truly explain this bloody mystery. Let us know what you think!

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Botanical Terror: Deadly Flora and Fungi
Kara Perakovic Kara Perakovic

Botanical Terror: Deadly Flora and Fungi

Botanical Terror: Deadly Flora and Fungi

Brace yourselves for a wild ride into the fascinating and sometimes spine-chilling world of predatory flora and fungi. We're about to uncover some of nature's most captivating secrets, so prepare for the unexpected!

In our 45th episode, we're explorations of the strange, the deadly, and the simply mind-blowing abilities of our natural world's plants and fungi. Prepare to be enthralled by the Zombie Ant Fungus and the Oyster Mushroom, two more parasitic plants that can quite literally turn their hosts into mindless zombies! Lastly, as we delve into the world of strangler fig trees and fig wasps, we're posing a macabre question for you: if a plant had to kill you, which one would you choose? So buckle up, and get ready for this hair-raising journey through nature's oddity shop!

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Batsquatch: It's a Bird! It's a Plane! It's a ...SQUATCH?
Kara Perakovic Kara Perakovic

Batsquatch: It's a Bird! It's a Plane! It's a ...SQUATCH?

Batsquatch: It's a Bird! It's a Plane! It's a ...SQUATCH?

Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the Shop, Kara tells us about a horrifying flying cryptid...The BatSquatch!

Have you ever heard of the Bat Squatch? No, it's not the next superhero movie. It's a mysterious and terrifying creature that has been the subject of many chilling encounters. Were going to talk about Brian Canfield's encounter with this beast and delve deeper into the heart of cryptid mysteries. From a truck filled with Douglas Fir trees that almost rolls off a cliff, to strange encounters with winged gorillas and objects in the middle of the road, we're leaving no stone unturned.

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Dyatlov Pass: Mystery on the Dead Mountain (Copy)
Kara Perakovic Kara Perakovic

Dyatlov Pass: Mystery on the Dead Mountain (Copy)

Dyatlov Pass: Mystery on the Dead Mountain

Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the Shop, Zach tells us about hikers of the Dyatlov Pass.

Brace yourself as we travel to the icy terrains of Russia to unravel the eerie Dyatlov Pass Incident. We trace the footsteps of the ill-fated hikers from the Ural Polytechnical Institute, delving into an enigma wrapped in a riddle, featuring chilling injuries, hints of radioactivity, and yes, even whispers of a Yeti. As we peel back the layers of this mystery, we speculate on a range of theories, from alien encounters to bizarre scientific phenomena like Vortexes and slab avalanches. The Ural Mountains have never been more mysterious.

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The Amityville Horror: Murder and a Haunting
Kara Perakovic Kara Perakovic

The Amityville Horror: Murder and a Haunting

Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the Shop, Kara gives the True Facts and history of the Amityville Haunting.

What if you discovered your dream house was actually the setting of one of the most terrifying and notorious hauntings in history? Buckle up as we transport you to 112 Ocean Avenue in Amityville, where the Lutz family's dream turned into a 28-day living nightmare. We're not just discussing chilling stories of paranormal encounters, we're diving into the controversy and speculation around the Lutz family's experiences.

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Stockdale Family Tragedy: A Wife Swap Nightmare
Kara Perakovic Kara Perakovic

Stockdale Family Tragedy: A Wife Swap Nightmare

Stockdale Family Tragedy: A Wife Swap Nightmare

Have you ever imagined what would happen if a conservative, bluegrass band family from Ohio swapped lives with a party-loving, takeout eating family? Well, you're in for a treat! Brace yourselves as we unfold the captivating story of the Stockdale family, a small-town clan that replaced their city life with a rural setting and musical tunes, and then went on the show Wife Swap.

We'll also guide you through the chilling turns in the Stockdale family's life post-Wifeswap. Listen to the chilling courtroom revelations from Jacob Stockdale's murder trial, his admission, and the speculation revolving around his actions after the camera's stopped rolling.

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Winchester Mystery House Pt 3: A Haunting Finale
Kara Perakovic Kara Perakovic

Winchester Mystery House Pt 3: A Haunting Finale

Winchester Mystery House Pt 3: A Haunting Finale

Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the Shop, Kara gives us the finale of our Winchester Mystery House Adventure.

Prepare to journey into the enigmatic world of the Winchester Mystery House, a peculiar architectural marvel that's shrouded in mystery and brimming with peculiarities. Do you know why the house contains staircases with an unusual number of stairs - seven or eleven, or why the bell tower chimes 13 times? The answer, we believe, lies in Sarah Winchester's obsession with the numbers and numerology. As we navigate through the hidden messages and codes within the house, we'll also take a closer look at Sarah's background, steeped in Free Masonic and Rosicrucian philosophy.

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