Gef: The Extra Extra Clever Mongoose

Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Kara is telling us all about a very Clever little Mongoose

This week we're veering off the beaten path to the intriguing world of mongoose. Not just any Mongoose however. This week we are talking about a particularly clever Mongoose that can talk and states his name is Gef!

In 1931 the Irving family starts to become haunted by their new Pal, Gef the mongoose. First they have sightings, then a faked death. Soon Gef learns to speak to the family and states he is the ghost of a Mongoose.

Over the course of ten years the family learns to live with the clever creature. Join us as we talk about Gef's antics, the investigations where people, including the famous Harry Price, set out to provide proof of Gef's existence. Finally, we will wrap up with providing our own theories as to what Gef may actually be!

Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Zach is wrapping up the intriguing story of the Mothman!

Ever heard of the Mothman? We're heading into the heart of Appalachia, taking a chilling journey back in time to the suffocating dread and disturbing events of Point Pleasant in 1966-67. We'll unravel the haunted history of this land, tainted with blood, curses, and unexplained phenomena, setting the scene for a series of ominous encounters in this coming episode. From eerie visits by the Men in Black to persistent UFO sightings, we'll lead you through a labyrinth of high strangeness and nerve-jangling events that unfolded during the same time the Mothman was flying over the West Virginia skies.

Mothman Pt. 1: 13 Reign over Point Pleasant and the Silver Bridge

Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Zach is starting a deep dive on everyone's Favorite Appalachian Cryptid...The Mothman.

Put on your detective hats as we navigate the eerie terrain of Appalachia, unearthing the fascinating tales of the Mothman and its impact on the locals. Be it the monster’s goofy gait, its chilling red eyes, or even the tragic collapse of the Silver Bridge, we’re leaving no stone unturned. You’ll meet the stalwart locals: Mary Hyre, the newspaper writer who brought the Mothman to the public's attention, and John Keel, the UFOlogist who joined her in documenting this supernatural saga, along with plenty others from Point Pleasant.

We tried to wrap it all up with a single episode, but there is just too much more. So join us next week, as we present the other details of the Mothman Story and the oddities that were happening along side our favorite cryptid.

This week in the shop, Kara is educating us on the types of Mediums and their abilities.

Were opening the cryptic doors to the world of mediums, discussing their fascinating abilities. We unlock the secrets of various forms of mediumship from evidential mediumship, animal communication, trance mediumship, to physical mediumship. With our personal anecdotes and insights, we'll help you understand how a medium channels energy and manifests it on the physical plane.

Finally, we'll venture into the uncharted territories of clairvoyance. Breaking down the four main types - clairaudience, clairvoyance, claircognizance, and clairsentience, we'll offer signs to help you recognize if you possess these extraordinary abilities. We'll also ponder on the enigmatic concept of deja vu and its potential ties to these abilities.

Ariel School UFO Incident: Aliens over Zimbabwe

Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Zach tells about a unique experience Children had meeting otherworldly beings!

Brace yourselves for a UFO encounter that will have you questioning everything you thought you knew about aerial phenomena. Were taking you to the Ariel School in Zimbabwe, where more than 60 Students had quite the experience. A bright light, a large disc, strange beings and telepathic messages - the whole school was a witness to this baffling event.

A wave of confusion, fear, and excitement sweeps the area. Was it all a far-fetched hoax? Or a genuine extraterrestrial encounter? Join us as we dissect this peculiar incident, sharing theories ranging from cultural beliefs to mass hysteria. Fellow oddballs, we urge you to tune in, turn up the volume and prepare for a journey into the extraordinary. And remember, we're all ears for your own spooky tales!

Hidden in Plain Sight: Mysterious Rooms and Haunting Tales

Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Kara is telling us all about those odd spots hidden in your homes.

We've all heard stories of secret rooms, but what if you found one in your own house? Imagine, stumbling upon a secret room filled with bizarre and unexplainable items in your own home. From a man's unexpected discovery in his crawl space to the enigma of a suitcase-style safe, we delve into the uncanny and baffling discoveries people have made.

Lastly, we uncover some of the world's most famous secret rooms and hidden chambers, each with their own eerie history. From the old boots in a hidden attic to the secret apartment in the Eiffel Tower, we explore these captivating stories. Even Mount Rushmore has secrets we'll share! So join us as we unravel these chilling tales, and who knows, you might be inspired to uncover your own hidden mysteries.

The Beautiful Stranger: Katie Morgan and the Hotel Del Coronado

In this episode we traverse back in time, to the iconic Coronado Beach Hotel and its its most famous guest, Lottie Bernard. Her story shrouded in mystery and filled with tragic turns. Lottie, known as the 'Beautiful Stranger,' left us with more questions than answers as her true identity remains a mystery. Together, we dissect the numerous accounts of paranormal activities reported at the hotel and discuss the research conducted by a parapsychologist in hopes of shedding light on these unsolved mysteries.

This episode is an odd blend of the strange and the somber, the hilarious, and the horrifying. So, sit back and get ready. You'll laugh, you'll gasp, and you might even shed a tear. But one thing's for sure - you won't want to miss it!

Black Friday: Shop 'Til You....Die?

Well, we're about to take a thrilling deep-dive into the twisted world of this shopping extravaganza. Today's episode is a roller-coaster of emotions as we explore the psychological allure of Black Friday. From its humble origins in Philadelphia to its current nationwide frenzy, we dissect the retail strategies used to capitalize on this annual event and highlight the potential pitfalls that can trap unwary shoppers. Are alternative names like 'Retail Purge Day' or 'Boxing Day' more apt? Tune in to find out!

But it's not all fun and games. In an unexpected turn, we share chilling tales from the darker side of Black Friday, including tragic incidents that highlight the grave risks involved. The episode concludes with a somber reminder - no product is worth risking a life.

Michigan Dogman: Mysterious Legend of the Midwest Monster

ver wonder what lurks in the shadows of Northern Michigan? Well, strap in folks, as we embark on a thrilling chase of the half-man, half-dog creature known as the Dogman. What's that? You've never heard of it? No worries. We're going to fill you in on its mysterious history, including the famous song, 'The Legend,' by Steve Cook, and more.

This week we turn our attention to the Dogman; its physical description, its reported behavior, and its association with other cryptids. We also share an intriguing confession related to the Dogman which left us scratching our heads.

As we round off this episode, we challenge ourselves with some thought-provoking theories about the Dogman. Could it be a Wendigo, a Tulpa, or an Egregor? Or could it be a shape shifter that got stuck in a form? We even contemplate the eerie concept of it being a spiritual creature that has long been feared.

Ghostly Traditions to Duffy's Cut: Solving a Cholera Mystery

Prepare yourself for an episode that emerges from the warmth of family traditions, and descends into the cold chills of historical mysteries. Listen as we discuss the chilling history of cholera in 1830s Philadelphia, a plague that consumed the lives of many Irish immigrants who sought a better life on American shores.

Ever heard of Duffy's Cut? We hadn't either until recently. With some digging and decoding, we've managed to unravel a disturbing truth about the death of 57 track laborers during the cholera epidemic of 1832. Through a cocktail of historical documents, forensic evidence, and family anecdotes, we wrestle with the conflicting stories and media reports, aiming to piece together a narrative that has remained buried for nearly two centuries.