Weird Distractions

The Final Distraction: Moon Point Cemetery

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -0000

For the final episode of Weird Distractions, please enjoy this mini trip to learn the history, lore & reported haunts of Moon Point Cemetery. Need a distraction? I got you.

Resources for today’s episode and previous episodes can be found here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing

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Rose Hall, Montego Bay

Sun, 18 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Beautiful beaches, relaxing views.. and ghosts? This weeks distraction brings us all to Montego Bay, Jamaica, to learn about the famous Rose Hall. It's hard to believe such a breathtaking place can have such a dark, and mysterious history. Need a distraction? I got you.

Resources for today’s episode and previous episodes can be found here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing

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Connie Converse

Sun, 11 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -0000

For this weeks episode, tune in to learn about the life and mysterious disappearance of Connie Converse. Connie noted to friends and family she wanted to start a new life - but, where did she go? After decades of asking that question, another one begs to also be asked: what would you do if someone you loved went away, never to be heard from again? Need a distraction? I got you.

Resources for today’s episode and previous episodes can be found here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing

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Hales Bar Dam (RE-RELEASE)

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -0000

This weeks Weird Distraction takes us all the way back to one of the first paranormal locations covered on the show, being the Hales Bar Dam in Tennessee, USA. Tune in to hear this retelling of this location, as well as a very important show update. Need a distraction? I got you.

Resources for today’s episode and previous episodes can be found here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing

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Antonis Daglis & The Monster with 21 Faces feat. Lindsay from Ye Olde Crime

Sun, 28 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0000

It's been a minute, but Weird Distractions is BACK! This week, host Alex is joined by Ye Olde Crime host Lindsay to discuss two infuriating crimes: the Monster with 21 Faces and the crimes of Antonis Daglis. Need a distraction? We got you.

Resources for today’s episode and previous episodes can be found here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing

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Weird Distractions Presents: Ye Olde Crime - Can You Crack the Camp Word?

Sun, 21 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Hey there fellow weirdo! While host Alex is away, please enjoy this episode from Cultiv8 Network Show, Ye Olde Crime (https://www.yeoldecrimepodcast.com/). If you enjoy todays feature, make sure to subscribe to this Cultiv8 Network Podcast wherever you stream Weird Distractions.

In today's episode, Ye Olde Crime host Lindsay is joined by Alex from the Weird Distractions podcast to see if she can decipher what a couple of Victorian slang terms mean.

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Hazel The Mummy

Sun, 07 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0000

This weeks distraction covers the alleged life of Hazel Farris. In 1906, Hazel's short-lived life came to an end after supposedly revealing a dark secret about her past to a new lover. After no one claimed her remains, a local furniture store (and funeral parlour) owner realized Hazel's remains may be a ticket for financial success. Need a distraction? I got you.

Resources for today’s episode and previous episodes can be found here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing

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The Disappearance of Adele Marie Wells

Sun, 31 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0000

It’s been over 60 years since Adele Marie Wells was last seen alive while on her way to school. Although there was a search of over 1000 people reportedly conducted shortly after her disappearance, no publicly shared evidence has come to light. What happened to Adele? Tune in to learn more. Need a distraction? I got you.

If anyone has information regarding Adele’s disappearance, please contact Flint Police at (810) 237-6945 or the Michigan State Police at (313) 215-0675, referencing the case numbers 15053-14 and 35-7663-58.

Palestine & Israel resources: Solutions Not Sides (https://solutionsnotsides.co.uk/), Jewish Voice for Peace (https://www.jewishvoiceforpeace.org/), US Campaign for Palestinian Rights (https://uscpr.org/activist-resource/boycott-divestment-and-sanctions/)

Resources for today’s episode and previous episodes can be found here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing

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The Mischievous Kallikantzaros

Sun, 24 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0000

It's the holiday season - of course this weeks episode is going to be a listener suggested topic! This weeks distraction focuses on the Kallikantzaros, courtesy of Jen! Tune in to learn more about the Kallikantzaros and why you may want to consider burning your old shoes. Need a distraction? I got you.

Resources for today’s episode and previous episodes can be found here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing

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Riverview Hospital in Coquitlam, British Columbia

Sun, 17 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0000

This week is a listener picked distraction courtesy of Amie! Tune in to hear the history and the reported haunts of the former Riverview Hospital located in Coquitlam, British Columbia. Need a distraction? I got you.

Resources for today’s episode and previous episodes can be found here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing

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King Gillette Ranch

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0000

Sometimes history isn’t always clean cut. Tune in this week to learn more about the King Gillette Ranch located in Calabasas, California (USA), including it’s alleged haunts that may just give you that chilled spooky feeling. Or, maybe give you the urge to visit. Need a distraction? I got you.

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Resources for today’s episode and previous episodes can be found here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing

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Gef the Talking Mongoose feat. Lindsay from Ye Olde Crime

Sun, 03 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0000

This week, us weirdo’s are joined by the lovely Lindsay from Ye Olde Crime, to discuss the very interesting & perplexing case of Gef - an alleged talking mongoose. Need a distraction? I got you.

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The Murder of Dominique Dunne

Sun, 26 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0000

For this weeks episode, the murder of Dominique Dunne is highlighted. At the age of 22, Dominique was on the path for acting success. Sadly, her life was cut short by someone who once claimed they cared for her. Tune in to learn more about Dominique and what happened before and after October 30, 1982. Need a distraction? I got you.

International Domestic Violence resource: https://www.domesticshelters.org/resources/national-global-organizations/international-organizations

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Resources for today’s episode and previous episodes can be found here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing

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Weird Distractions Presents: Horror House Podcast - Amityville: Horror or Hoax?

Sun, 12 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0000

While host Alex is away this week, please enjoy this Cultiv8 Network feature from Horror House Podcast!

Thirty miles outside of New York City, in the Long Island village of Amityville, stands the house known as one of America's most haunted. On November 13, 1974, Ronold DeFeo Jr. carried out a mass murder on the estate. Thirteen months later, the Lutz family bought the house, but they only stayed for 28 days before being driven out by supposed spirits and ghouls. But, was 'The Amityville Horror' real or a hoax? You decide! Need a distraction? Dom & Amy got you.

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The Brumder Mansion

Sun, 05 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0000

It's time to get weird in the state of Wisconsin! Tune in to this weeks paranormal episode featuring the Brumder Mansion. Now a bed and breakfast, this historic home seems to have some guests who have refused to leave. Need a distraction? I got you.

Resources for today’s episode and previous episodes can be found here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing

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Halloween Special: Wabasha Street Caves & The Keg Mansion feat. Lindsay from Ye Olde Crime

Sun, 29 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0000

Happy Halloween, weirdo’s! This year to celebrate one of the spookiest days of the year, you get TWO paranormal hot spots with this crossover special. Tune in to hear from Ye Olde Crime host, Lindsay, and host Alex cover some of their local haunted hot spots. Need a spooky distraction? We got you.

Enjoy hearing from Lindsay? Check out her show, Ye Olde Crime: https://www.yeoldecrimepodcast.com/

Resources for today’s episode and previous episodes can be found here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing

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Mid-Week Mini Spooks: Gettysburg College

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0000

Here it is, the final episode of this years Mid-Week Mini Spook (MWMS) series. A series that has prepped all you weirdo's for Halloween. This years theme was SInister Schools, and for our final school, we're back in the USA. Need a distraction? I got you.

Shout out to previous Patrons of Weird Distractions: Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl, Susan, Jennifer and Kristin! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon.

Resources for today’s episode and previous episodes can be found here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing

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The Crimes of Michael Swango

Sun, 22 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0000

Get ready to dive into the chilling world of Michael Swango: a sinister (now former) medical professional whose twisted actions shocked the nation. Tune in this week to uncover the shocking details of his crimes, hear about his alleged motivations behind his actions, and examine the lasting impact he left on the medical community. This episode will leave you questioning the true nature of those we trust with our lives. Need a distraction? I got you.

Resources for today’s episode and previous episodes can be found here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing

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Mid-Week Mini Spooks: The University of St. Andrews

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0000

Welcome to the third episode from this years Mid-Week Mini Spook (MWMS) series. A series that preps all you weirdo's for Halloween. Every Wednesday in October, get your spooky fix as your host Alex tells small tales to surely leave a chill down your spine. Get ready for this years MWMS theme of Sinister Schools - a small trip into some of the haunted schools across the globe. Last week we visited Heidelberg, Germany. This weeks sinister school is located in St. Andrews, Scotland. Need a distraction?

Resources for today’s episode and previous episodes can be found here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing

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The Paris Catacombs

Sun, 15 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0000

What lies beneath you? This week, we’re wandering down to the Paris Catacombs to learn about their history, lore & alleged haunts. Need a distraction? I got you.

Resources for today’s episode and previous episodes can be found here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing

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Mid-Week Mini Spooks: Heidelberg University

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0000

Welcome to another episode from the Mid-Week Mini Spook (MWMS) series. A series that preps all you weirdo's for Halloween. Every Wednesday in October, get your spooky fix as your host Alex tells small tales to surely leave a chill down your spine. Get ready for this years MWMS theme of Sinister Schools - a small trip into some of the haunted schools across the globe. Last week we went to Columbus, Ohio, USA. This week, we're in Germany. Brauchen Sie eine Ablenkung?

Resources for today’s episode and previous episodes can be found here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing

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Casa Loma

Sun, 08 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0000

Casa Loma aka, ‘Hill House’, sits as one of Toronto’s most lavish tourist attractions. However, it may also hold some weirdness behind its walls. From sightings of former owners, to a mysterious grumpy entity in the underground tunnels - Casa Loma is one weird distraction you’ll want to learn about. And, maybe one day, visit. Need a distraction? I got you.

Resources for today’s episode and previous episodes can be found here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing

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Mid-Week Mini Spooks: Fort Hayes School

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0000

Welcome to this years first episode of the Mid-Week Mini Spook (MWMS) series. A series that preps all you weirdo's for Halloween. Every Wednesday in October, get your spooky fix as your host Alex tells small tales to surely leave a chill down your spine. Get ready for this years MWMS theme of Sinister Schools - a small trip into some of the haunted schools across the globe.

Resources for today’s episode and previous episodes can be found here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing

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The Hex Hollow Murder

Sun, 01 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0000

What would you do if someone you thought once saved you, had later cursed you? Although there is no proof that Nelson Rehmeyer did just that to John Blymire, John was convinced this was the cause of his misfortunes after seeing a local witch. Tune in to this weeks episode to learn more about what transpired in Hex Hollow late November of 1928, and how the lore of Nelson's life and home continue to be a reminder of a dark tragedy. Need a distraction? I got you.

Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to previous Patrons of Weird Distractions: Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl, Susan, Jennifer and Kristin! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. Even though the Patreon page will be unpublished effective September 30th, 2023, your support continues to mean the world!

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Evelyn Dick (RE-RELEASE)

Sun, 24 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0000

How could you, Mrs. Dick? This week we're back to regular programming and re-visiting a previously covered Weird Distraction, being the life & crimes of Evelyn Dick. Evelyn was convicted of murdering her estranged husband, John Dick, and her son, Peter. But, did she do it? Tune in to listen to this updated version of the episode, which will surely leave you questioning... everything. Need a distraction? I got you.

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Weird Distractions Presents: Ye Olde Crime - Crown Prince Sado

Sun, 17 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0000

Oh hey there! While host Alex is away, please enjoy this episode from Cultiv8 Network Show, Ye Olde Crime (https://www.yeoldecrimepodcast.com/). If you enjoy todays feature, make sure to subscribe to this Cultiv8 Network Podcast wherever you stream Weird Distractions.

In this episode, Lindsay and Madison discuss the Crown Prince Sado, as well as how being a super strict parent doesn’t always achieve results, that it’s important to address warning signs of mental illness, and how miscommunication can have deadly consequences.

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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, and more - www.patreon.com/weirddistractionspodcast

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The Life & Crimes of Martha Needle

Sun, 10 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0000

Did someone ask for a puzzling true crime case from Australia? This week, tune in to learn about the life & crimes of Martha Needle - also known as the Black Widow of Richmond. But yet, Martha was so much more than what the headlines dubbed her to be. Need a distraction? I got you.

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The Mad Gasser of Mattoon

Sun, 03 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0000

Not too long ago it was suggested you check your back seat - now, it's time to make sure your windows are closed! This weeks distraction covers the Mad Gasser of Mattoon - a puzzling series of mysterious gas attacks that plagued Mattoon, Illinois, in September of 1944. Was it a local behind the attacks, or was it something out of this world? Tune in learn more. Need a distraction? I got you.

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Shaker's Cigar Bar

Sun, 27 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -0000

This weeks weird distraction may have you double checking to make sure that bathroom stall door is actually locked. Tune in to hear about the history, occult observations and haunts of Shaker’s Cigar Bar, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Although it’s history lacks some details, what is known is terrifying. Need a distraction? I got you.

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The Pirates House (RE-RELEASE)

Sun, 20 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -0000

All aboard to Georgia! This week, we're re-visiting the Pirates House in Savannah, aka one of the states oldest buildings. With it's long standing history, filled with speculations and spotty details, it's got quite the haunted reputation. Need a distraction? I got you.

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The Mysterious Death of Jayson Artis

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -0000

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 find out more about Jayson and the case. Need a distraction? I got you.

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The Killer in the Backseat

Sun, 06 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -0000

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.

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The Unsolved Murder of Georgette Bauerdorf

Sun, 30 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0000

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.

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The Crescent Hotel (RE-RELEASE)

Sun, 23 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0000

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.

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The Disappearance of Loretta Ann Frank

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0000

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 https://www.canadiancrimestoppers.org/tips.

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Edinburgh Fairy Coffins

Sun, 09 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0000

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.

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Larnach Castle

Sun, 02 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0000

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.

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The Watseka Wonder

Sun, 25 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0000

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.

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Patreon Release - Weird Spam Feat. John from Reddit On Wiki

Sun, 18 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0000

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.

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Frightening Fatherly Tales - 2023 Fathers Day Special

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0000

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 & Homicides, Weird Distractions, Ye Olde Crime, & Sandman Stories for a holiday collaboration of epic and horrifying proportions as we delve into cases that range from the heartbreaking to healing.

(0:03:00) - A Murder Most Foul in a Victorian Mansion

John List's prideful decision to hide his layoff from his family is often pointed to as the beginning of the end for the List family. One man’s perceived downfall would lead to the eventual murder of his entire family in a 19 room Victorian mansion.

(0:18:09) - Tragic Honor Killings

These twisted honor killings resulted in the death of two teenage girls following years of abuse and surveillance that they endured at their father’s own hands in his ruthless pursuit of control. Sadly, after Amina and Sarah were tracked down in Oklahoma they would be brutally executed by Yaser Abdel Said, the very many who should have loved them most.

(0:36:26) - The Father’s Day Bank Massacre

We’ll let you be the judge of the evidence presented in the Denver, Colorado case of the 1991 Father's Day Massacre. Was James King a precise and cunning killer who pulled off the perfect heist, or a convenient and unlucky scapegoat doomed to live out his days in solitude and under suspicion?

(0:45:42) - Deadly Dessert

Travis Stackhouse was convicted of homicide, child neglect, and child abuse due to evidence of blunt force trauma and a criminal record. The cause of his incredibly senseless act of violence will leave you absolutely speechless.

(0:52:10) Yeeted into Old-Timey Familicide

This story takes us back to 1873, still years ahead of the Whitechapel slayings known as the canonical five, the victims of none other than Jack the Ripper. Though as you’ll soon learn, a dreadful murder, indeed, took place in London that year.

(1:03:55) - Sandman Stories

This Sandman Story tells of a mighty hunter, his children, and the sage wisdom of his wife. Listen and luxuriate in this tapestry of a tale for a moment of mindfulness or rest this Father’s Day.

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The Disappearance of Elizabeth Campbell

Sun, 11 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0000

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 information regarding what happened to Elizabeth (or her whereabouts) please contact The Copperas Cove Crime Stoppers: 254-547-1111 (https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=614#) or the Copperas Cove Police: 254-547-8222.

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The Anderson House Hotel (Feat. Lindsay from Ye Olde Crime)

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0000

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.

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The Case of Teresita Basa

Sun, 28 May 2023 07:00:00 -0000

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 from beyond the grave. Tune in to learn more. Need a distraction? I got you.

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Weird Distractions Presents: Ye Olde Crime - The New England Vampire Panic

Sun, 21 May 2023 07:00:00 -0000

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.

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Bell Island, Newfoundland and Labrador

Sun, 14 May 2023 07:00:00 -0000

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.

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Philip Breen

Sun, 07 May 2023 07:00:00 -0000

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.

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The Florida School for Boys

Sun, 30 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0000

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.

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Weird Distractions Presents: That's So F*cked Up Podcast - Reality, Game & Prank Shows from Japan

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0000

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/

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Mimaland

Sun, 23 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0000

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.

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The Geezer Bandit

Sun, 16 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0000

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.

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Aradale Mental Hospital

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0000

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.

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The Mysterious Death of Denisha Mongtomery-Smith

Sun, 02 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0000

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 to Denisha? Tune in to learn more about Denisha and her case. Need a distraction? I got you.

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Goatman's Bridge (Old Alton Bridge)

Sun, 26 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0000

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.

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Project Pegasus (RE-RELEASE)

Sun, 19 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0000

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.

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Patreon Release - Episode 23: The Ellen Austin Ship Encounter

Sun, 12 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0000

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 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 the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more - www.patreon.com/weirddistractionspodcast

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Resources:

Mysterious Universe website - “The Outlandish Encounter of the Ellen Austin” - by Brent Swancer - September 28th, 2019 - https://mysteriousuniverse.org/2019/09/the-outlandish-encounter-of-the-ellen-austin/
New York Tribune article - “Brutality at Sea” - 19 Feb 1857 - https://www.newspapers.com/image/78131622/
To Contrive and Jive website - “The Ellen Austin Encounter" - by Ally - July 4th, 2021 - https://tocontriveandjive.wordpress.com/2021/07/04/the-ellen-austin-encounter/
Skeptoid Podcast website - “The Mystery of the Ellen Austin” - by Brian Dunning - October 29th, 2019 - https://skeptoid.com/episodes/4699?gclid=CjwKCAjw7eSZBhB8EiwA60kCW6TiOUX3v8HD0j8doHsMysLjmdwoNDe5TKaYAgzWOOASQB70Gn0IzBoCxjwQAvD_BwE
Wine & Crime Podcast - “Ep263 Bermuda Triangle Mysteries” - March 31, 2022 - https://wineandcrimepodcast.com/show_episodes/ep263-bermuda-triangle-mysteries/
Apeejay News article - “Mystery of the Bermuda Triangle: Ellen Austin” - By Ekachit Khullar - August 31st, 2022 - https://apeejay.news/mystery-of-the-bermuda-triangle-ellen-austin/
The New York Times article - “The Ship Ellen Austin” - July 24th, 1860 - https://www.nytimes.com/1860/07/24/archives/the-ship-ellen-austin.html
Sometimes Interesting website - “The Ellen Austin Encounter” - https://sometimes-interesting.com/the-ellen-austin-encounter/
Wikipedia - Packet Boat - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Packet_boat
Ocean Service website - What is the Sargasso Sea? https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/sargassosea.html

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The Disappearance of Rachel Mellon-Skemp

Sun, 05 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0000

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.

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The Monte Cristo Homestead

Sun, 26 Feb 2023 07:00:00 -0000

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.

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The Mysterious Death of Ricky McCormick

Sun, 19 Feb 2023 07:00:00 -0000

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 County Police Department at 636-949-3002.

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The Dark Watchers

Sun, 12 Feb 2023 07:00:00 -0000

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.

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Poveglia Island

Sun, 05 Feb 2023 07:00:00 -0000

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.

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The Unsolved Murder of Jeanne Van Calck

Sun, 29 Jan 2023 07:00:00 -0000

It was February of 1906 when Jeanne Van Calck, an 8-year-old girl from Brussels, Belgium, left her grandparents house to visit her mother. Tragically, she never made it to her mothers home, nor back to her grandparents. What happened to Jeanne? Tune in to learn more about this unsolved murder case from Belgium, along with an update pertaining to the unsolved murder of Joseph Augustus “Boy in the Box” Zarelli. Need a distraction? I got you.

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Cresson Sanatorium and Prison

Sun, 22 Jan 2023 07:00:00 -0000

Cresson Sanatorium was built on the premise of helping people when tuberculosis first hit the United States. Since it's doors opened, it changed names, purposes - but continued to be a place many would call home. It seems as if some souls that once entered the front doors of Cresson continue to remain to this day. Shadow figures, intense sounding EVP's, and technology malfunctions are only covering the surface of what is reportedly happening there. Need a distraction? I got you.

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Joseph Augustus Zarelli aka the Boy in the Box (RE-RELEASE)

Sun, 15 Jan 2023 07:00:00 -0000

In this weeks episode, Alex revisits a case covered during the early years of Weird Distractions. Your eyes aren't deceiving you, it's re-release - but this time, this one has an update. The unsolved case of the Boy in the Box continues to be a mystery to this day. But, thanks to advancements in forensics, we now have a name. What happened to Joseph Augustus Zarelli? Tune in to find out. Need a distraction? I got you.

If you know any information regarding Joseph, please connect with Philadelphia police - via telephone, dial or text 215.686. TIPS (8477). If you would like to submit a tip, including photo or video, via email, send to tips@phillypolice.com.

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Old Merchant's House

Sun, 08 Jan 2023 07:00:00 -0000

This week, Alex takes things to Manhattan, New York (USA) to discuss the reported history and haunts of the Old Merchant's House - also referred to as the Merchant's House Museum or the Seabury Tredwell House. Need a distraction? I got you.

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Daniel Camargo Barbosa

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 07:00:00 -0000

Did Alex realize that she was releasing a depressing case as the first Weird Distractions episode of the New Year? This week, to ring in 2023, Alex discusses the crimes of Daniel Camargo Barbosa - aka the The Sadist of El Charquito. Trigger warnings will be provided in the episode but be forewarned as Daniel’s story is not what would be considered easy listening. Need a distraction? I got you.

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Mall Santa Scandals

Sun, 25 Dec 2022 07:00:00 -0000

Merry Christmas to those who are celebrating - and a weird distraction for everyone who is in need. This week, Alex discusses 6 mall Santas and their scandals in what was supposed to be an attempt to lift the mood - but, turns out, it got weird & dark real fast. Need a distraction? I got you.

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A Very Spooky Christmas

Sat, 24 Dec 2022 03:33:00 -0000

Could this bonus episode really be a Christmas miracle? I was asked to join some of the spookiest shows within the indie podcast community to share a creepy tale, in order to celebrate the holiday season. Move over Christmas cheer, we're here for Christmas fear! Need a distraction? We got you.

Thank you to Eric & Alex from Dos Spookqueños for organizing this special. Find more Dos Spookqueños here: https://linktr.ee/dosspookquenos

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Toy Conspiracy Theories

Sun, 18 Dec 2022 07:00:00 -0000

After tuning in to this weeks episode, you may want to reconsider some of the toys you bought for your loved ones for this holiday season. This week, Alex is back discussing 5 different toys and some of the weird online conspiracy theories associated with them. From Furby's to Raggedy Ann dolls and everything in between, you may be surprised to hear what theories out there actually convinced folks to think twice. Need a distraction? I got you.

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Listener Distractions - Episode 3

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 07:00:00 -0000

In this third edition of the Listener Distractions series, we hear about a haunted house, a shadow figure near a koi pond, an illegal hunt, and more. Got a distraction? Send your story in!

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Patreon Release - Weird Spam Feat. Linz from Ye Olde Crime

Sun, 11 Dec 2022 07:00:00 -0000

While Alex is away sick, please enjoy this Weird Spam episode featuring Linz from Ye Olde Crime podcast. Weird Spam is a monthly series for the, 'Here for the Weird' $5(USD)/month patreon supporters - where Alex, and a guest, read the weird, scammy emails we get.

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Weird Distractions Presents: Ye Olde Crime - Marie Manning/Bermondsey Horror

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 07:00:00 -0000

Alex is taking a mini break this week - BUT, have no fear! Linz & Maddy from Ye Olde Crime podcast are here to provide you all a very weird distraction. Join the YOC sisters as they discuss the Bermondsey Horror, as well as why you shouldn’t trust the phrase “going to come into money,” that working for rich people doesn’t mean they got your back, and how NOT to get away with murder.

Resources:

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Willard State Hospital

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 07:00:00 -0000

Willard State Hospital opened it’s doors with hope to change the way mental and cognitive treatment were provided. Even though it received positive feedback, it’s doors closed in 1995. Now what remains seems to be rumours and reports of paranormal activity. But, is it as haunted as the claims make it seem? Tune in to be the judge. Need a distraction? I got you.

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The Disappearance of Annie Yassie

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 07:00:00 -0000

This week, Alex tackles the unsolved disappearance of Annie Yassie. Annie was just shy of 14 years old when she disappeared from Sayisi Dene First Nation - near Tadoule Lake, in Manitoba. It’s been nearly 50 years since Annie went missing, and it seems as though there are more questions than answers. Tune in to learn more. Need a distraction? I got you.

If anyone has information regarding Annie’s disappearance, please contact the Cold Case Unit of the Winnipeg RCMP at 204-983-5461 or you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Resources:

Stories of the Unsolved website - February 6th, 2021 - https://storiesoftheunsolved.com/2021/02/06/the-disappearance-of-annie-yassie/
CBC news - Annie Yassie - https://www.cbc.ca/missingandmurdered/mmiw/profiles/annie-yassie
Historica Canada podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/127UKPIyiwbADySuYV26qK
CBC Podcasts - Kuper Island - https://www.cbc.ca/listen/cbc-podcasts/1062-kuper-island
Gadacz, R. (2016). Treaty Day. In The Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/treaty-day
CBC article - “Missing: Annie Yassie was 13 when she disappeared over 40 years ago” - by Donna Carreiro - Posted: Jun 12, 2016 - Last Updated: June 13, 2016 - https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/annie-yassie-13-disappeared-over-40-years-ago-1.3618889
The Doe Network website - https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/2406dfmb.html
Manitoba Crime Stoppers website - https://manitobacrimestoppers.com/missing-person/annie-yassie/

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Bachelor's Grove Cemetery

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 07:00:00 -0000

It’s been a hot minute since we’ve discussed a haunted cemetery! This week, Alex takes you to Midlothian, Illinois to Bachelors Grove Cemetery. Originally created for the Bachelors Grove settlement, this cemetery continues to reportedly boast unexplainable phenomena. From phantom cars, unsolved homicide cases, apparitions and more - this cemetery continues to breath life into local lore. 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 & Lani! 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, and more! Weird Distractions is also on Buy Me a Coffee if you want to support the show with a one-time donation.

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The Crimes of Martha Wise

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 07:00:00 -0000

This week, all eyes are on former murderer Martha Wise. Was Martha right to poison those around her? Or, was she out of line? Tune in to learn more about Martha, the case, and why you should always trust your gut. 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 & Lani! 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, and more! Weird Distractions is also on Buy Me a Coffee if you want to support the show with a one-time donation.

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The Murder of Preston Murr / The Boise Murder House

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 07:00:00 -0000

Happy Halloween! This week, Alex discusses the murder of Preston Murr from Boise, Idaho, and the lore that surrounds his former home. 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 & Lani! 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, and more! Weird Distractions is also on Buy Me a Coffee if you want to support the show with a one-time donation.

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Mid-Week Mini Spooks: Kingston Penitentiary

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 11:00:00 -0000

Welcome to this years last episode of the Mid-Week Mini Spook (MWMS) series. A series that preps all you weirdo's for Halloween. Every Wednesday in October, get your spooky fix as your host Alex tells small tales to surely leave a chill down your spine. This year, for the first time ever, there is a theme. Ontario, Canada may not necessarily be the most reported haunted location in the world, but that doesn't mean there's no eeriness when it comes to this province. Get ready for this years MWMS series of Ominous Ontario.

This week, Alex discuss the history and, some of the reported haunts, of Kingston Penitentiary, Kingston, Ontario. I hope you've enjoyed this years MWMS - have a safe & spooky Halloween!

Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to our Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney & Cheryl! 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, and more! Weird Distractions is also on Buy Me a Coffee if you want to support the show with a one-time donation. You can also find WDP merch on Redbubble. If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free). Thanks for listening!

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Resources:

Wikipedia - Kingston, Ontario - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingston,_Ontario
Ultimate Ontario website - 10 Haunted Places in Ontario We Dare You to Visit - by Kevin Wagar - https://ultimateontario.com/haunted-places-in-ontario/
Visit Kingston website - https://www.visitkingston.ca/see-do/kingston-penitentiary/
Stones Kingston website - http://www.stoneskingston.ca/penitentiary-city/kingston-penitentiary/
Global News - “Spooky Kingston: Ghosts stories from the downtown core” - by Mike Postovit - October 30th, 2019 - https://globalnews.ca/news/6102235/spooky-kingston-ghosts-stories/
Historic Places website - “Kingston Penitentiary National Historic Site of Canada” - https://www.historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=13265
CTV News Ottawa - “List of notable inmates of the notorious Kingston Penitentiary” - by the Canadian Press - September 26th, 2013 - https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/list-of-notable-inmates-of-the-notorious-kingston-penitentiary-1.1471857
The Whig website - “Whig-Standard timeline of Kingston Pen riot” - by The Whig-Standard - April 13th, 2021 - https://www.thewhig.com/news/whig-standard-timeline-of-kingston-pen-riot
The Whig website - “Kingston Penitentiary earned its reputation” - by Patrick Kennedy - Sep 27, 2013 - https://www.thewhig.com/2013/09/27/kingston-penitentiary-earned-its-reputation
All Women’s Talk website - “7 MORE HAUNTED LOCATIONS IN CANADA …” By Shannon Pete - https://allwomenstalk.com/profile/shannon-pete/ - https://travel.allwomenstalk.com/more-haunted-locations-in-canada/#2
Queens Journal - “My encounter with the Kingston Pen’s notorious deceased employee” - by Riley McMahon - October 23rd, 2019 - https://www.queensjournal.ca/story/2019-10-22/postscript/my-encounter-with-the-kingston-pens-notorious-deceased-employee/
Curiocity website - "5 of the most haunted places in Ontario with terrifying histories” - Oct 15, 2021 - https://curiocity.com/haunted-places-in-ontario-that-have-terrifying-histories/

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George & Joseph Cox - The Lost Children of the Alleghenies

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 11:00:00 -0000

This week, Alex tackles the mysterious and unsolved deaths of George & Joseph Cox - referred to as the the Lost Children of the Alleghenies. What seemed to be an average day, turned into a parents worst nightmare. But, what happened? And, what does one mans dream have to do with it all? 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 & Lani! 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, and more! Weird Distractions is also on Buy Me a Coffee if you want to support the show with a one-time donation.

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Mid-Week Mini Spooks: Royal Alexandra Theatre, Toronto

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 11:00:00 -0000

Welcome back Mid-Week Mini Spook (MWMS) series. A series that preps all you weirdo's for Halloween. Every Wednesday in October, get your spooky fix as your host Alex tells small tales to surely leave a chill down your spine. This year, for the first time ever, there is a theme. Ontario, Canada may not necessarily be the most reported haunted location in the world, but that doesn't mean there's no eeriness when it comes to this province. Get ready for this years MWMS series of Ominous Ontario.

This week, Alex discuss the history and, some of the reported haunts, of the Royal Alexandra Theatre, in Toronto.

Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl & Susan! 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, and more! Weird Distractions is also on Buy Me a Coffee if you want to support the show with a one-time donation.

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Resources:

Wikipedia - Royal Alexandra Theatre - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Alexandra_Theatre
Wikipedia - Ed Mirvish - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_Mirvish
Sapphire Balcony website - “Understand Glide-On Balconies” - https://balconies.global/our-product/understanding-balconies/#:~:text=What%20are%20cantilever%2Fprojecting%20balconies,protected%20by%20a%20perimeter%20balustrade
Mirvish website - https://www.mirvish.com/
The New Classical FM website - "Is Toronto’s Royal Alexandra Theatre Haunted?” - by Classical Staff - July 16th, 2020 - https://www.classicalfm.ca/station-blog/2020/07/16/is-torontos-royal-alexandra-theatre-haunted/
The Spectatorial website - “Hauntings at the Royal Alexandra Theatre” - contributed by Chelsea Reyes-Morgan - https://thespectatorial.wordpress.com/2014/09/16/hauntings-at-the-royal-alexandra-theatre/

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The Donnelly Homestead in Lucan, Ontario

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 11:00:00 -0000

This week, Alex is back after a mini break to discuss a reportedly haunted former homestead in Ontario, Canada. Pack your bags and snacks as we go back to the 1800’s within Lucan - a small town in Ontario, where we will meet the Donnelly family. Members of this family had their lives cut short, and what remains are their stories. And, the alleged hauntings of where it all took place. Need a distraction? I got you.

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Resources:

Book - "Haunted Ontario" by Terry Boyle (1998) - Polar Bear Express - https:// www.thriftbooks.com/w/haunted-ontario_terry-boyle/1512249/item/37224409/2gelid-CiwKCAjwm8WZBhBUEiwA178UnFLHUIs00kJgYL2ENtZm2C2MKKIdZBO8H96BSdBpOgaCBz_ ZKPIZqRoCU8YOAvD BwE#idiq=37224409&edition=4236475
Canadian Mysteries website - "Donnelly, James Sr." - https://www.canadianmysteries.ca/ sites/donnellys/characters/donnellyfamily/2930en.html
Canadian Mysteries website - "Information of Witnesses and Inquisition, Quuen vs.
James Donnelly, Murder of Patrick Farrell, 1857-58" - https://www.canadianmysteries.ca/ sites/donnellys/prelude/settlingin/murderoffarrell/1070en.html
Toronto Ghosts website - "The 'Black' Donnelly's Homestead" - By Sean B - https:// www.torontoghosts.org/index.php/the-province-of-ontario/south-western/313-lucan-the-donnelly-homestead-2showall=1
Wikipedia - Black Donnellys - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Donnellys
Way Marking website - "The Black Donnellys Homestead on Roman Line" - by Norshley - https://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WMB7RG_The_Black_Donnellys_Homestead_on_Roman_Line
Way Marking website - "Cedar Swamp Schoolhouse - Lucan, Ontario" - by Trail Blazers - https://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/wm105QW_Cedar_Swamp_Schoolhouse_Lucan_Ontario
Culbert Family History Blog Spot Website - "The Donnellys: Lucan-Biddulph's Most Notorious Family" - By Mary Jane Culbert - Wednesday, 21 November 2018 - https:/L culbertfamilyhistory.blogspot.com/2018/11/the-donnellys-lucan-biddulphs-most.html
Lucan Area Heritage & Donnelly Museum website - "Donnelly History" - https:// www.donnellymuseum.com/history
Donnelly Homestead website - http://www.donnellys.com/

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Mid-Week Mini Spooks: Old City Hall, Toronto

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 11:00:00 -0000

Welcome to this years first episode of the Mid-Week Mini Spook (MWMS) series. A series that preps all you weirdo's for Halloween. Every Wednesday in October, get your spooky fix as your host Alex tells small tales to surely leave a chill down your spine. This year, for the first time ever, there is a theme. Ontario, Canada may not necessarily be the most reported haunted location in the world, but that doesn't mean there's no eeriness when it comes to this province. Get ready for this years MWMS series of Ominous Ontario.

This week, Alex discuss the history and, some of the reported haunts, of Toronto's Old City Hall.

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Resources:

Wikipedia - Toronto - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto
Wikipedia - Old City Hall (Toronto) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_City_Hall_(Toronto)
Toronto Ghosts website - https://www.torontoghosts.org/index.php/the-city-of-toronto/public-buildings/76-old-city-hall
City News article - Top 5 haunted Buildings in Toronto - October 31st, 2008 - https://toronto.citynews.ca/2008/10/31/top-5-haunted-buildings-in-toronto/
Spooky Geology website - Haunted rocks: The Stone Tape theory - May 11th, 2017 - https://spookygeology.com/haunted-rocks-the-stone-tape-theory/
The Haunted Walk website - The Stone Tape Theory - https://hauntedwalk.com/news/the-stone-tape-theory/

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10 Strange Medical Practices from the Past (Shots & Thoughts Podcast Crossover)

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 11:00:00 -0000

It's about to get spicy and weird, all at the same time. This week, Alex is off - but that doesn't mean there isn't a new distraction for you all! Please enjoy this crossover episode with fellow Cultiv8 Podcast Network family members, Sean & Chris, from the Shots & Thoughts podcast. Need a distraction? I got you.

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Mid-Week Mini Spooks: Plum Hollow Witch

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 11:00:00 -0000

Welcome to this years first episode of the Mid-Week Mini Spook (MWMS) series. A series that preps all you weirdo's for Halloween. Every Wednesday in October, get your spooky fix as your host Alex tells small tales to surely leave a chill down your spine. This year, for the first time ever, there is a theme. Ontario, Canada may not necessarily be the most reported haunted location in the world, but that doesn't mean there's no eeriness when it comes to this province. Get ready for this years MWMS series of Ominous Ontario.

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Resources:

Rideau Lakes website - Plum Hollow - https://www.rideaulakes.ca/experience/things-to-see/culture-heritage/historic-settlements/plum-hollow
Ottawa Rewind website - “THE PLUM HOLLOW WITCH” - by Andrew King - https://ottawarewind.com/2016/10/27/the-plum-hollow-witch/#:~:text=Elizabeth%20Barnes%2C%20better%20known%20as,colonel%20in%20the%20British%20army
Wikipedia - Gitanos - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gitanos
Merriam-Webster website - “Sixth Sense” - https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sixth%20sense
North Country Public Radio Blog - “Meet Mother Barnes, the ‘Witch’ of Plum Hollow, Ontario” - by James Morgan - September 9th, 2017 - https://blogs.northcountrypublicradio.org/allin/2017/09/09/meet-mother-barnes-the-witch-of-plum-hollow-ontario/
Inflation calendar - https://www.officialdata.org/us/inflation/1820?amount=0.25

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The Case of Dee Dee & Gypsy Blanchard (Part 2)

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 11:00:00 -0000

Welcome to the second (and final) half of Alex discussing the case of Gypsy & Dee Dee Blanchard. Thank you again to Patreon supporters, Shadow & Cheryl, for this episode topic. This week, the focus will be on the relationship breakdown between Gypsy & Dee Dee, Gypsy’s ventures online, the murder of Dee Dee, and more. As mentioned in last weeks episode, please consider checking out the International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse & Neglect website, which is listed within the resources. If you have any additional resources you’d like to share, send them my way. Need a distraction? I got you.

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The Case of Dee Dee & Gypsy Blanchard (Part 1)

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0000

This week, Alex tackles a patreon pick (thank you Shadow & Cheryl) which is the case of Gypsy & Dee Dee Blanchard. In the shows first ever two-parter, you’ll hear the beginnings of both Dee Dee and her daughter, Gypsy, along with the documented dynamic between the duo. You'll also hear the break down of their relationship, and ultimately what would become one of the most publicized crime cases. As mentioned in the episode, please consider checking out the International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse & Neglect website, which will be listed in the resources. Need a distraction? I got you.

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Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women - 3 Cases from Canada, Feat. Elyse from True Crime Cat Lawyer

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0000

This week, Alex is joined by True Crime Cat Lawyer podcast host, Elyse, to discuss three cases involving Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women. Alex discusses the unsolved murder of Helen Gilling’s, whose life was cut short in 1995 in Hamilton, Ontario. Elyse tackles the disappearance of Caitlin Potts, who was last seen in Enderby British Columbia, in 2016, and the disappearance of Angeline Pete, who has been missing from the North Vancouver area since 2011.

For those with any information regarding a case mentioned today, please consider contacting Crime Stoppers (1-877-222-8477). If able, consider donating to It Starts With Us, an agency that honours and memory of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Two-Spirit, and Trans: http://itstartswithus-mmiw.com/

Also consider checking out Amnesty International for their activism guide: https://www.amnesty.ca/activism-guide/honour-stolen-sisters-on-october-4th/

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Sweet Springs Sanitarium & Resort

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0000

Alex is back this week with a reportedly haunted American hot spot. Taking things back to West Virginia, Sweet Springs Resort seemed to be an ideal location for the countries most notable to visit. However, "Old Sweet" would encounter the civil war, tuberculosis, financial hardship and change of hands throughout its longstanding history. Which begs the question - who, or what, remains from the buildings over 200 years of existence? Tune in to learn more about Sweet Springs, and all the spookiness associated with this historical building. Need a distraction? I got you.

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Resources:

Haunted Journeys website - “Sweet Springs Sanatorium” - author not listed - https://www.hauntedjourneys.com/haunted-sites/4578-sweet-springs-sanitarium
American Indian COC website - “Native American Tribes & Indian History in Gap Mills, West Virginia” - https://americanindiancoc.org/native-american-tribes-the-indian-history-in-gap-mills-west-virginia/
Only in Your State website - “The Haunted Ghost Resort in West Virginia That’s a Paranormal Investigators Paradise” - by Cristy - December 21st, 2021 - https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/west-virginia/paranormal-resort-wv/
Sweet Springs Sanatorium Wordpress website - https://sweetspringssanitarium.wordpress.com/
Abandoned Online website - “Sweet Springs Resort” - https://abandonedonline.net/location/sweet-springs-resort/
Higgypop website - “Paranormal Lockdown US: old Sweet Springs, West Virginia Review” - no author listed - March 18th, 2021 - https://www.higgypop.com/news/paranormal-lockdown-us-old-sweet-springs/
Wikipedia - Sweet Springs Resort - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweet_Springs_Resort
Wikipedia - Gilbert du Mother, Marquis de Lafayette - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilbert_du_Motier,_Marquis_de_Lafayette
Facebook reviews - https://www.facebook.com/hauntedsweetsprings/reviews/?ref=page_internal
Google reviews - https://www.google.com/search?q=Sweet+Springs+Resort+%26+Sanatorium&oq=sweet+springs+resort+&aqs=chrome.0.69i59j69i57j69i59j46i20i175i199i263i512j0i512j69i60l3.9948j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#lrd=0x884c524fa515da09:0x8df3d6237a833ea6,1
Sweet Springs Park website - https://www.sweetspringsresortpark.org/

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Famous Canadian UFO Sightings (Patreon Episode Release)

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0000

Because Alex is away, you get to look behind the Patreon curtain and acquaint your ears to a bonus episode! Back in March (2022), Alex & Christie somewhat celebrated Christie’s birthday on Patreon with her favourite topic - aliens. Well, not really - we actually celebrate it with 5 famous Canadian UFO sightings that happened between 1951 to 1969. Tune in to hear more about these sightings, along with two government funded UFO investigations that come from Canada. Oh, and apologies to Manitoba. Need a distraction? I got you.

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Resources:

Wikipedia - UFO Sightings in Canada - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UFO_sightings_in_Canada
Wikipedia - Shag Harbour UFO Incident - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shag_Harbour_UFO_incident#Initial_events
CBC News - “Falcon Lake incident is Canada's 'best-documented UFO case,' even 50 years later” - by Darren Bernhardt - May 19th, 2017 - https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/falcon-lake-incident-book-anniversary-1.4121639
RCMP report - https://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/unusual/ufo/Documents/1969-01-01.pdf
Hayes, Matthew. "UFOs in Canada". The Canadian Encyclopedia, 20 October 2020, Historica Canada. www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/ufos-in-canada. Accessed 13 March 2022

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Huggin' Molly

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 11:00:00 -0000

Anyone need a hug? This week, Alex discusses the folklore around Huggin’ Molly - who was she? Maybe a grieving mother, or, perhaps, an annoyed college professor. Or, perhaps - neither. Tune in to learn more. Need a distraction? I got you.

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Resources:

Huggin Mollys Restuarant website - https://www.hugginmollys.com/legend
AL website - “The witch legend behind Huggin' Molly's, Alabama eatery filled with movie collectibles” - Published: Feb. 01, 2017, 12:30 p.m - https://www.al.com/entertainment/2017/02/the_witch_legend_behind_huggin.html
Amino website - Huggin Molly - https://aminoapps.com/c/urban-legends-cryptids/page/item/huggin-molly/3Kno_PwsDI0xGEK80BgnlrozB3Eo8LknwG
Small Town Myths website - “Huggin’ Molly” - February 15, 2019 - https://smalltownmyths.com/huggin-molly/
Wikipedia - Abbeville, Alabama - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbeville,_Alabama
Readers Digest website - 50 of the Spookiest Urban Legends from Every State - Taylor Markarian - Updated: Jun. 03, 2022 - https://www.rd.com/list/scary-urban-legends/
Moon Mausoleum website - Huggin Molly - no author or date listed - https://moonmausoleum.com/huggin-molly/

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Hilda Nilsson

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 11:00:00 -0000

If you’ve ever questioned your trust in humanity before, this episode will definitely make you question it again. This week, Alex discusses the crimes of Hilda Nilsson, a Swedish woman who, in the early 1900’s, took advantage of young, unwed mothers who were in need of child care. Little did these women know that Hilda had other intentions. Need a distraction? I got you.

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Resources:

Wikipedia - “Hilda Nilsson” - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hilda_Nilsson
Fandom website - “NILSSON Hilda” - https://skdb.fandom.com/wiki/NILSSON_Hilda
Crimes Lab website - “Sweden’s Most Deadly Baby Farmer Hilda Nilsson” - By Cindy Visser - November 15th, 2017 - http://crimeslab.com/swedens-deadly-baby-farmer-hilda-nilsson/
Gossipify website - “ANGEL MAKER”: THE STORY OF HILDA NILSSON, WHO KILLED CHILDREN” - By Benjamin - August 4th, 2022 - https://gossipify.com/lifestyle/46221.html
Mind Body Green website - "Everything You Need To Know About Geminis: Personality Traits, Compatibility & More” - By Sarah Regan - February 7th, 2022 - https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/gemini-sign-101#:~:text=Gemini%20is%20the%20third%20sign,it's%20symbolized%20by%20the%20twins
Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/205988903/hilda-nilsson: accessed 07 August 2022), memorial page for Hilda Nilsson (1876–1917), Find a Grave Memorial ID 205988903, ; Maintained by Mimi (contributor 46919861)Burial Details Unknown
Wayback Machine website - “Business idea - neglect and infanticide: Änglamakerskan - published December 21, 2006 - by Åsa Bolmstedt - https://web.archive.org/web/20151208050955/http://www.popularhistoria.se/artiklar/anglamakerskan/
Wikipedia - “Baby farming” - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baby_farming
BBC news - “Amelia Dyer: The Victorian nurse who strangled babies” - By Sarah Lee - June 3rd, 2017 - https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-berkshire-39330793
Wayback Machine - The Änglamakerska in Helsingborg drowned eight foster children - Johan G Rystad - Published: 2015-04-01 - https://web.archive.org/web/20151208134759/http://www.hemmetsjournal.se/odenochaventyr/Artiklar/Reportage/Anglamakerskan-i-Helsingborg-drankte-atta-fosterbarn/
Murderpedia - Hilda Nilsson - https://murderpedia.org/female.N/n/nilsson-hilda.htm

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William Westerfeld House

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 11:00:00 -0000

This weeks all about the bread and butter. Tune in to hear the history and haunts of the Westerfeld House, located in San Fransisco, California, US. The home started off as a family home, but after it changed hands numerous times - it seemingly went from sugary sweet to spooky. From flickering lights to demons, there sure is a lot of activity going on at this historical location. Need a distraction? I got you.

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Titanic Conspiracy Theories (RE-RELEASE)

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 11:00:00 -0000

Wait, was it a mummy’s curse? This week, Alex revisits the previously covered distraction circling Titanic and the weird conspiracy theories surrounding it’s fatalities in 1912. Tune in to hear this revamped episode, learn more about the RMS Titanic, who J.P. Morgan allegedly had beef with, and - you guessed it - everything weird in between. Don't be left stranded, get aboard and tune in to this revamped coverage involving one of the most infamous ships known to date. Need a distraction? I got you.

Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to our Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Sissy, Shadow, Courtney & Cheryl! 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, and more! Weird Distractions is also on Buy Me a Coffee if you want to support the show with a one-time donation. You can also find WDP merch on Redbubble. If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free). Thanks for listening!

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Resources:

Wikipedia - Titanic - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titanic
Wikipedia - John Jacob Astor IV - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Jacob_Astor_IV
Wikipedia - Benjamin Guggenheim - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Guggenheim
Wikipedia - Isidor Straus - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isidor_Straus
Wikipedia - Margaret Brown - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margaret_Brown
Wikipedia - Cosmo Duff-Gordon - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cosmo_Duff-Gordon
History website article - The Craziest Titanic Conspiracy Theories, Explained’ by Becky Little - https://www.history.com/news/titanic-sinking-conspiracy-myths-jp-morgan-olympic
Popular Mechanics website article - ‘The Wild Conspiracy That the Titanic Never Sank’ by David Grossman – February 27th, 2019 - https://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/infrastructure/a26533526/olympic-titanic-conspiracy-theory/
Titanic Switch website - https://www.titanicswitch.com/
Tikkanen, Amy. "Titanic". Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Mar. 2022, https://www.britannica.com/topic/Titanic - Accessed 21 July 2022
Social Science for Kids website - “Titanic: Passengers Famously Separated by Class” - by David White - no date listed - http://socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/worldhistory/titanic_passengers.htm
BBC website - “What was life like on board Titanic?” - no author listed - no date listed - accessed July 21st, 2022 - https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z8mpfg8/articles/zkg9dxs#:~:text=With%20over%201000%20third%20class,for%20everyone%20in%20third%20class
Biography website - “J.P. Morgan” - by Biography.com Editors - APR 27, 2017 - https://www.biography.com/business-figure/jp-morgan#:~:text=the%20late%201800s.-,Who%20Was%20J.P.%20Morgan%3F,in%20the%20country's%20railroad%20industry
Britannica - “Did Anyone Really Think the Titanic was Unsinkable?” - https://www.britannica.com/story/did-anyone-really-think-the-titanic-was-unsinkable
J.P. Morgan website - https://www.jpmorgan.com/CA/en/about-us
Slate website - “One Month After the Titanic Sank, the Washington Post Suggested a Mummy’s Curse Was to Blame - BY MATTHEW DESSEM - OCT 14, 2018 - https://slate.com/culture/2018/10/mummy-curse-titanic-sinking-washington-post-article.html

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Spike Island, Ireland

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 11:00:00 -0000

Make sure your candles are lit, your passports are up to date, and you bring your own coffee this week, folks! We’re back talking all things spooky with an infamous Irish location - being that of Spike Island! Tune in to hear the history, the haunts, the occult observations and Alex’s pet peeves with disembodied whistles. Need a distraction? I got you.

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Resources:

The Irish Road Trip website - “Visiting Spike Island: The Isolated Irish Prison Known As ‘Ireland’s Alcatraz’” - By: Keith O’Hara - May 26, 2022 - https://www.theirishroadtrip.com/spike-island/
Destination Fear - Season 3, Episode 16: Spike Island - Dec 25, 2021 - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16427904/
CNN article - “Spike Island: Secret staircase discovered at 'Ireland's Alcatraz’” - By Kathy Scott - August 20th, 2020 - https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/spike-island-ireland/index.html
Wikipedia - “Spike Island, County Cork” - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spike_Island,_County_Cork
Spike Island Cork website - https://www.spikeislandcork.ie/
Irish Examiner - “Spike Island opens to the public today and we look back at its darkest history” - By: ÁILÍN QUINLAN - SAT, 04 JUN, 2016 - https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/arid-20403278.html
The Gazette (Montreal, Quebec) article - “SPIKE ISLAND RIOT” - October 18th, 1921 - https://www.newspapers.com/image/419681850/?terms=spike%20island%20riot&match=1
Bob Lethaby website - “James Gray the ‘Jack-In-The-Box’ - Posted on November 21, 2017 - https://www.boblethaby.co.uk/2017/11/james-gray-the-jack-in-the-box/
The Guardian article - “Ireland’s Alcatraz: Spike Island in Cork” - by Philip Watson - March 19th, 2018 - https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2018/mar/19/ireland-spike-island-cork-harbour-alcatraz-prison-and-fort
Wikipedia - Martin Cahill - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Cahill
Irish Mirror - “IRA reveal for first time why they shot dead one of Ireland's most notorious criminals The General” - by John Kierans - January 24th, 2021 - https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/ira-reveal-first-time-shot-23376274
Trip advisor website: https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Attraction_Review-g211925-d1857499-Reviews-or10-Spike_Island-Cobh_County_Cork.html
Irish Examiner website - “Ghostly goings-on at Cork's Spike Island” - by Kyle Lehane - October 30th, 2018 - https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/arid-30882120.html
Irish Central website - “Spooky! Ghost hunters say Covid-19 has resulted in a spike in paranormal activity” -
Spooky Isles website - “IRISH PARANORMAL INVESTIGATIONS, GHOST HUNTING IN HAUNTED IRELAND - By Spooky Isles - 8 November 2018 - https://www.spookyisles.com/irish-paranormal-investigations/
Spooky Isles website - “VISIT SPIKE ISLAND, IRELAND’S MOST HAUNTED PLACE FOR CHILLS AND THRILLS” - By Ann Massey - 14 May 2018 - https://www.spookyisles.com/spike-island/
Paranormal Database website - “County Cork Ghosts, Folklore and Paranormal Places” - by Darren Mann - https://www.paranormaldatabase.com/about/index.html

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Weird Distractions Presents: Horror House Podcast - Middle Age Torture

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 11:00:00 -0000

Tune in to this feature of Cultiv8 Network's Horror House Podcast, hosted by Dom. In this episode, Dom painfully tells us about middle age torture - ouch! From being stretched on The Rack to having Rats chew through your stomach, settle in as we take a look at some of the worst torture methods from medieval times!

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Willowbrook State School

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 11:00:00 -0000

Due being away dog sitting, please enjoy April's Patreon bonus episode. If you want to hear other bonus episodes like this, consider joining the Weird Distractions patreon for as low as $2 (USD) a month!

In this episode, Alex discusses the history & horrors of the former Willowbrook State School. Previously designed to be a supportive place for children with various disabilities, unfortunately it turned into a breeding ground for trauma and exploitation. Tune in to hear more about what took place, the weird medical studies done there, and what came out of this Staten Island institution. Need a distraction? I got you.

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Lyme Disease & the Plum Island Animal Center

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 11:00:00 -0000

Why is it bug-related episodes that make us feel the itchiest? This week, Alex tackles the weird conspiracy theory involving ticks, Lyme disease, and the Plum Island Animal Centre. Did the centre really create Lyme disease infested ticks? What is Lyme disease? How many science related words can Alex mess up? Tune in to hear more. Need a distraction? I got you.

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St. James Hotel, New Mexico

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 11:00:00 -0000

It’s summertime, and that means (hypothetically) it’s time for a vacation! Pack your bags and make sure you have your reservation ready as we go to the reportedly haunted St. James Hotel in Cimarron, New Mexico, USA! This local hotel has so much to offer in terms of history, haunts, and everything in between. Tune in to hear more about this spooky location, and why you might not be able to book room 18. Need a distraction? I got you.

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Weird Distractions Presents: Horror House Podcast - Judy Buenoano

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 11:00:00 -0000

Tune in to this feature of Cultiv8 Network's Horror House Podcast, hosted by Dom. In this episode, Dom discusses the The case of Judy Buenoano, aka 'The Black Widow'... aka, Judy 'Good Anus', a lady with a love of insurance fraud and murder. Who was Judy? Why was she called the Black Widow? Listen to learn more. Stream Horror House Podcast wherever you get your distractions.

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Roch Thériault & the Ant Hill Kids Cult (RE-RELEASE)

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 11:00:00 -0000

This week, Alex revisits the show’s very first episode, where she and former host, Christie, discussed Roch Thériault & the Ant Hill Kids cult. In this re-vamped edition, Alex revisit’s the case and puts an updated twist on telling this weird, infamous, and tragic true Canadian crime story. Who was Roch and the members of his cult? What did they believe in? What ended Roch’s reign? Tune in to learn more. Need a distraction? I got you.

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The Bennington Triangle

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 11:00:00 -0000

Who knew triangles could be full of such weird things? This week, Alex discusses the Bennington Triangle, located within the state of Vermont, in the United States. This mysterious designated area has been the home of numerous disappearances, and some say there have been accounts of paranormal and UFO phenomena as well. Tune in to hear more about the disappearances associated with the triangle, and Alex’s call out for more details of all things weird. Need a distraction? I got you.

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Trailer - Welcome to Weird Distractions

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 01:30:00 -0000

Welcome to Weird Distractions. Join me, Alex, every Sunday morning to distract yourself from whatever is bugging you - maybe work is stressful, or perhaps your in laws are driving you batty. Whatever your need for a distraction may be, I got you.

Each week, I rotate between discussing true crime cases, conspiracy theories, paranormal stories, folklore tales and more. Why? Well, these are topics I want to learn more about, so why not distract from everyday life and learn something from the macabre side of life.

The show started in 2020 alongside former cohost and best friend, Christie. Now I will guide you into discussing cold cases, haunted hospitals, online conspiracy theories, and all things weird. Sit back, relax - let's learn something weird and distract from that annoying sound your car is making. You know the one I'm talking about.

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The Black Monk House of Pontefract

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 11:00:00 -0000

This week, Alex heads on over to the UK to discuss the infamous Black Monk House hauntings from Pontefract, Britain. It was August of 1966, a probable warm day in Pontefract - when a family home would become terrorized by an unseen force. Pictures slashed, random puddles formed, mysterious knockings from within - it all became a fearful series of events. But then, as quick as it came - the weirdness disappeared. Two years later, it came back with a vengeance. Tune in to learn more about this haunt, and why it has been dubbed Britain’s most haunted home. Need a distraction? I got you.

**Story starts at 3:47**

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Resources:

Haunted Rooms website - “THE GHOSTS OF 30 EAST DRIVE, PONTEFRACT” - no author listed - https://www.hauntedrooms.co.uk/30-east-drive-pontefract-poltergeist-house
Ghost Story Co UK website - “The Black Monk of Pontefract, Yorkshire, UK” - no author listed - http://www.ghost-story.co.uk/index.php/poltergiests/273-the-black-monk-of-pontefract-yorkshire-uk
Villans Wiki - “Black Monk of Pontefract” - no direct author listed - https://villains.fandom.com/wiki/Black_Monk_of_Pontefract
The Creep Street Podcast - "Ep70 - The Black Monk Haunting” - By Dylan Hackworth & Maureen Boughey - May 7th, 2021 - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ep70-the-black-monk-haunting/id1503749661?i=1000520574578
Wikipedia - Poltergeist - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poltergeist
Book - “Poltergeist” by Collin Wilson - Llewellyn Productions - Woodbury, Minnesota - https://www.amazon.ca/Poltergeist-Classic-Study-Destructive-Hauntings/dp/073871867X
30 East Drive website - http://www.30eastdrive.com/

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The Unsolved Murder of Kristin O'Connell

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 11:00:00 -0000

Alex is back guest-less and frustrated with this weeks true crime case. Kristin O’Connell was only 20 years old when, in August of 1985 she was discovered brutally murdered whilst visiting a friend in Ovid, New York, USA. It’s been 37 long years, and there have been no arrests or charges laid, making Kristin’s unsolved homicide case go seemingly cold. Who murdered Kristin O’Connell? Tune in to learn more about the case. Need a distraction? I got you.

If you have any information regarding Kristin’s case, please contact:

New York State Police - Troop E, Major Crimes Unit, Canadaigua, New York - (585) 398-4100 - or e-mail the information to: nysvicap@troopers.ny.gov

**Story begins at 4:40**

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The Great Amherst Mystery Featuring Linz & Emily from Pineapple Pizza Podcast

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 11:00:00 -0000

Wait, what about a flying potato? This week, Alex is joined by 2 of 3 former hosts of the Pineapple Pizza Podcast, Lindsay & Emily, to discuss a Canadian poltergeist mystery. Esther Cox was 18-years-old when she became the target of an unexplainable paranormal phenomena. But, was it real? Or, was it a hoax made up by an American actor turned author? Tune in to find out for yourself. Need a distraction? We got you.

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Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to our Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Sissy, Shadow, Courtney & Cheryl! 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, and more! We're also on Buy Me a Coffee if you want to support the show with a one-time donation. You can also find us on Redbubble for some Weird Distractions merch. If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing! It's the best way to support the show (for free). Thanks for listening!

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Resources:

Nova Scotia website - https://www.novascotia.com/places-to-go/regions/northumberland-shore/amherst
Birkinshaw’s website - https://birkinshaws.ca/menu
Champion Traveler website - “The Best Time to Visit Amherst, NS, Canada for Weather, Safety, & Tourism” - https://championtraveler.com/dates/best-time-to-visit-amherst-ns-ca/
Global News - “Dark Poutine Podcast recap: The Great Amherst Mystery” - by Mike Browne - March 25th, 2019 - https://globalnews.ca/news/5092401/dark-poutine-the-great-amherst-mystery/
Diane Tye, “COX, ESTHER,” in Dictionary of Canadian Biography, vol. 14, University of Toronto/Université Laval, 2003–, accessed May 23, 2022, http://www.biographi.ca/en/bio/cox_esther_14E.html
Mysteries of Canada website - “The Great Amherst Mystery: Canada’s Most Famous Poltergeist” - by Hammerson Peters - September 21st, 2018 - https://mysteriesofcanada.com/nova-scotia/the-great-amherst-mystery-canadas-most-famous-poltergeist/
Journal of the American Society for Psychical Research - http://iapsop.com/archive/materials/aspr_proceedings/aspr_proceedings_v13_1919.pdf
CDC website - Diphtheria - https://www.cdc.gov/diphtheria/index.html#:~:text=Diphtheria%20is%20a%20serious%20infection,search%20icon
Wikipedia - Great Amherst Mystery - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Amherst_Mystery
Book - “The Great Amherst Mystery” - by Walter Hubbell - Senlac Hill Publishing, 2016
National Library of Medicine website - “THE GREAT AMHERST MYSTERY, 1888” - by Nicole Baker - October 28th, 2021 - https://circulatingnow.nlm.nih.gov/2021/10/28/the-great-amherst-mystery-1888/
Amherst Girl Blog - “Walter Hubbell, Ghost Buster or Gullible Believer” - by Barb Thompson - July 18th, 2012 - http://amherstgirl.blogspot.com/2012/07/walter-hubbell-ghost-buster-or-gullible_6547.html
Our Fam Tree website - “Walter Hubbell” - https://www.ourfamtree.org/browse.php/Walter-Hubbell/p741997
Youtube - “Great Amherst Mystery | Documentary” - uploaded by The Paranormal Scholar - November 21st, 2020

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The Old Spaghetti Warehouse (Houston, TX) Featuring Sean from Shots & Thoughts + Reddit on Wiki Podcasts

Sun, 29 May 2022 11:00:00 -0000

Meatballs, ghosts and pasta - all set! This week, dine in with Alex and special guest host, Sean, from Reddit on Wiki and the Shots & Thoughts Podcasts, as they discuss the history and haunts of the Old Spaghetti Warehouse in Houston, Texas. Who or what is haunting this former Italian chain restaurant? Did anyone die there? How’s the lasagna? Tune in and learn more! Need a distraction? We got you.

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The Disappearance of Sara Nicole Graham

Sun, 22 May 2022 11:00:00 -0000

Alex is back hosting the show solo and she’s got a mysterious disappearance case to tackle. Sara Nicole Graham was only 18 years old when she disappeared on her way to work in February of 2015. Her white van was found over 5 hours after she left home for her shift in a wheat field - abandoned. As we inch towards a decade of Sara’s disappearance, the case has seemingly gone cold. What happened to Sara? Tune in to learn more about the case and about Sara. Need a distraction? We got you.

If you have any information concerning Sara’s case, please contact the Robeson County Sheriff's Office at (910) 671-3100 or the FBI's Charlotte Field Office at (704) 672-6100. You may also contact your local FBI office or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate.

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Prohibition in the United States

Sun, 15 May 2022 11:00:00 -0000

Purposefully poisoned? This has to be a conspiracy theory episode, or is it a scary truth from the USA? This week, Alex takes a shot at discussing the history of prohibition, and the horrifying actualities surrounding it. Tune in to learn the beginnings of prohibition, some of the important people involved, and the downfall of the 18th amendment. As well, the answer to the question - did the US government really poison their own citizens? Need a distraction? We got you.

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The Pythian Castle Featuring Reddit on Wiki Podcast

Sun, 08 May 2022 11:00:00 -0000

This week, Alex meets at a supposed halfway point with her guests hosts, Josh & John from the Reddit on Wiki Podcast, in Springfield Missouri, to explore the reported history and haunts of the Pythian Castle. Who are the Knights of Pythias? Why did Josh reportedly take his shirt off during the recording? Is John really Danny DeVito? Why did Nate give this place a one star review? Tune in to get some answers, and learn more about the Pythian Castle. Need a distraction? We got you.

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The Case of Sherry Eyerly Featuring Pineapple Pizza Podcast

Sun, 01 May 2022 11:00:00 -0000

The intention to have a pizza-adjacent podcast started off so pure, but ended up becoming so tragic. This week, Alex is joined by Pineapple Pizza Podcast hosts: Linz, Ashley and Emily, in discussing the tragic case of Sherry Eyerly. Sherry was working at a local Domino’s in Salem, Oregon, when one night she was called out to make a delivery to an unknown location. Tune in to hear more about Sherry, and other similar cases in this weeks episode. Need a distraction? We got you.

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The Bohemian Club & The Bohemian Grove

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 11:00:00 -0000

This week, the gals try and tackle the history and conspiracy theories surrounding the mysterious Bohemian Club, and their vacation spot - the Bohemian Grove. Tune in to hear all about the beginnings of the club, whose been involved, the Grove, and of course all things weird that are associated with it. As well, make sure you tune in regarding an important show update. Need a distraction? We got you.

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Mothman

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 11:00:00 -0000

Who knew cryptids could have their own festival? This week, Alex & Christie discuss one of the most iconic cryptids, the Mothman of Point Pleasant, West Virginia. Tune in to hear the reported descriptions, sightings, and potential theories as to who, or what, this cryptid really is. Why is there a statue dedicated to the mothman? Is it maybe a demon? You’ll have to listen to find out. Need a distraction? We got you.

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Resources:

Cryptid Wiki website - Mothman - https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Mothman
Gettysburg Times article - Monster Bird with Red Eyes May Be Crane - December 1st, 1966 - https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=LG0mAAAAIBAJ&sjid=Rf8FAAAAIBAJ&pg=620,2790721&dq=point+pleasant+roger+scarberry&hl=en
The Gazette article - “Find Mysterious Mothman Just a Large White Bird” - no author listed - November 30th, 1966 - via newspapers.com - https://www.newspapers.com/image/551621828/?terms=mothman&match=1
All That’s Interesting article - “The True Story Behind The Legendary Mothman Said To Terrorize West Virginia” - By All That's Interesting - Checked By Jaclyn Anglis Published October 2, 2021 - Updated October 6, 2021 - https://allthatsinteresting.com/mothman
The Mothman Sightings TV show - via Discovery+
Wikipedia - Mothman - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mothman
Wikipedia - McClintic Wildlife Management Area - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McClintic_Wildlife_Management_Area
Wikipedia - Silver Bridge - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silver_Bridge#:~:text=The%20bridge%20carried%20U.S.%20Route,the%20victims%20were%20never%20found
12WBOY website - The Legend of Mothman – Paranormal W.Va. - by: Shayla Klein - Posted: Nov 12, 2021 / 02:15 PM EST - Updated: Nov 12, 2021 / 02:15 PM EST - https://www.wboy.com/only-on-wboy-com/paranormal-w-va/the-legend-of-mothman-paranormal-w-va/
Merriam-Webster website - Omen - https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/omen
1428 Elm website - 50 Years Later: Point Pleasant, Silver Bridge Collapse and the Mothman - By Aaron Posey - Published in 2018 - https://1428elm.com/2017/12/28/point-pleasant-silver-bridge-collapse-and-the-mothman-50-years-later/
https://www.google.com/search?q=clendenin+pronunciation&oq=Clendenin+pron&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0i512j0i390.4993j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#kpvalbx=_CctMYuaPOo6p_QbUzpLICA12
Roadside America website - “Mothman Statue” - https://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/12036
Mothman festival website: https://www.mothmanfestival.com/faq.html
Demonpedia Wiki Page - Pazuzu - https://genies.fandom.com/wiki/Pazuzu

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The Haunted Ham House

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 11:00:00 -0000

This week, Christie is back to record with Alex, where they divulge into a truly spooky UK location! The gals pack their hypothetical bags to discuss the history & haunts of the gorgeous Ham House. What is this place? Who reportedly haunts it? And most importantly… where is the ham? Tune in and find out! Need a distraction? We got you.

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Resources:

Wikipedia page - Ham House - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ham_House
Wikipedia page - National Trust - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Trust
National Trust website - https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ham-house-and-garden/features/the-history-of-ham-house
Wikipedia page - Lionel Tollemache, 5th Earl of Dysart - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lionel_Tollemache,_5th_Earl_of_Dysart#cite_note-4
YouTube video - “Ham House - The Most Haunted House in England” - uploaded by the Bric a Brac Shop - December 14th, 2019
WikiTree website - “Lionel Tollemache 3rd Bt. (1624 - 1669)” - https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Tollemache-20
Trip Savvy website - “England’s Haunted Ham House: The Complete Guide” - by Ferne Arfin, fact checked by Erin Mdlicott - July 27th, 2019 - https://www.tripsavvy.com/englands-haunted-ham-house-the-complete-guide-4150607
Google reviews - (https://www.google.com/search?gs_ssp=eJzj4tTP1TcwMU7OiTdgtFI1qDCxMDczSDZLM0wxSklNTEqxMqhINTJIM7SwtEw2TUs2MU1J8uLJSMxVyMgvLU5VKM0GAECmEuU&q=ham+house+uk&rlz=1C1GCEA_enCA843CA843&oq=ham+house+&aqs=chrome.2.69i57j35i39j46i175i199i512j46i512j0i512j46i175i199i512j0i512l4.22150j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8)
Daily Mail article - “My night in a haunted house: Man spends the night in a National Trust property where guests have been mysteriously 'pushed' down the stairs and ghosts 'roam the halls' - with spine-tingling results…” - by Luke Andrews - March 8th, 2020 - https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-7772621/My-night-locked-inside-house-haunted-gout-suffering-mistress-suicidal-servant-dog.html
How to Pronounce website - https://www.howtopronounce.com/tollemache

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The Murder of Claire Tiltman Featuring Horror House Podcast

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:00:00 -0000

As mentioned in episode 102, Christie is taking a bit of a break from the show. Have no fear, though - Alex is joined this week with host of Horror House Podcast, Dom! This week, Alex & Dom discuss the horrifying murder of Claire Tiltman. Claire had just turned 16-years old when her life was brutally cut short while walking to a friends house in January of 1993. Who could have done something so heinous? Tune in to learn more about Claire and the case. Trigger warning is in effect for the entirety of the episode. Need a distraction? We got you.

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The Crimes of Michele Dee Gates & James Wood Featuring True Crime Cat Lawyer Podcast

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 11:00:00 -0000

As mentioned in last weeks episode, Christie is taking a bit of a break from the show. Have no fear, though - Alex is joined this week with host of the True Crime Cat Lawyer podcast, Elyse! For this collaboration, Alex discussing the case of Michele Gates from Portland, Oregon. While Elyse chats about the crimes of James Edward Wood, who seemingly made his way back to Utah. You won’t want to miss the discussions surrounding these Pacific North West cases! Trigger warnings and listener discretions are advised for both cases. Need a distraction? We got you.

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Resources:

YouTube video - “The Twisted and Tragic Saga of Michelle Dee Gates” - by Crematorium - April 12th, 2021
Book - “Murder in Oregon: Notorious Crime Sites” - by Marques Vickers - https://books.google.ca/books?id=tbUgEAAAQBAJ&pg=PA115&lpg=PA115&dq=diane+gates+murdered+oregon&source=bl&ots=pOPSWKQtOm&sig=ACfU3U3DiL1jpar43NFuRsZXqQ3rvJgyaA&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiijr_575b2AhUfkIkEHc8FDYQQ6AF6BAgOEAM#v=onepage&q=diane%20gates%20murdered%20oregon&f=false
Justia US Law website - “Matter of Gates” - 642 P.2d 1200 (1982) 56 Or.App. 694 - https://law.justia.com/cases/oregon/court-of-appeals/1982/642-p-2d-1200-0.html
Portland Mercury article - “Murder House” - No author listed - October 30th, 2013 - https://www.portlandmercury.com/portland/murder-house/Content?oid=10879324
Oregon Live article - “Notorious Portland Child-Killer Michele Gates’ Husband Fatally Shot; Her Dad Accused” - By Chad Sokol - January 9th, 2019 - https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2019/01/notorious-child-killer-michele-gates-dad-accused-of-killing-her-husband.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=theoregonian_sf&utm_medium=social
Oregon Live article - The strange case of child-killer Michele Gates and how it changed Oregon forever - By Therese Bottomly - January 10th, 2019 - https://www.oregonlive.com/news/g66l-2019/01/2b570a52594854/the-strange-case-of-killer-mic.html
The Spokesman-Review article - “Man who shot son-in-law near Colville pleads guilty to manslaughter, gets 7 years in prison” - By Chad Sokol - October 24th, 2019 - https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2019/oct/24/man-who-shot-son-in-law-near-colville-pleads-guilt/

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The Disappearance of Helen Kendall

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 11:00:00 -0000

“Sociopath, psychopath… any of the paths, not great”. This week, the gals keep their distraction local in discussing the disappearance of Helen Kendall. Helen seemingly disappeared without a trace in 1952 from her home in Elma Township. However, after almost a decade of thinking she may have simply left on her own accord, a more nefarious and concerning story comes out. What happened to Helen, though? Tune in to find out more. Need a distraction? We got you.

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Contact directly the investigating police service (Bruce County OPP: 1-888-310-1122)
Contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or at their website at www.canadiancrimestoppers.org;
Contact the National Centre for Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains at CanadasMissing-DisparusCanada@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.

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Resources:

Clinton News Record article - “Huron Man Was Sentenced to Hang for Killing His First Wife” - by David Yates - March 3rd, 2022 - https://www.clintonnewsrecord.com/opinion/columnists/huron-man-was-sentenced-to-hang-for-killing-his-first-wife
NBC Boston - “Which Zodiac Signs Have the Most Serial Killers?” - by Rob Michaelson - October 28th, 2021 - https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/which-zodiac-signs-have-the-most-serial-killers/2541476/
Supreme Court of Canada - Kendall V. The Queen - https://scc-csc.lexum.com/scc-csc/scc-csc/en/item/4001/index.do
Wikipedia - Monkton, Ontario - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monkton,_Ontario
The Bruce Peninsula Press - 2015 Number Eleven - https://brucepeninsulapress.com/wp-content/uploads/archives/BPP201511.pdf
Practically Perfect: Killers Who Got Away with Murder ... for a While book - by Dale Brawn - July 6th, 2013 - https://books.google.ca/books?id=xi-5LlLPF8wC&dq=helen+kendall+missing&source=gbs_navlinks_s
Champions of the Dead: OPP Crime-Fighters Seeking Proof of the Truth book - by Andrew F Maksymchuk - November 18th, 2014 - Friesen Press - https://books.google.ca/books?id=_cN-BQAAQBAJ&dq=James+Arthur+Kendall+bruce+county&source=gbs_navlinks_s
Canada’s Missing website - https://www.canadasmissing.ca/report-signale/index-eng.htm#st-sr

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Listener Distractions - Episode 2

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -0000

"I'm paying for the breath on my neck". In the second episode of the Listener Distractions series, Alex & Christie, "nope" their way through 6 listener submitted stories! From the Edinburgh vaults to the Kelsay House, and all the spookiness in between - you won't want to miss the spooky things that the Weird Distractions listeners have encountered! Listener discretion is advised, and a trigger warning is in effect due to brief discussions of suicide. Need a distraction? We got you.

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Yorktown Memorial Hospital

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 11:00:00 -0000

From a potential demon to battery operated dolls - this weeks paranormal distraction has it all. To celebrate Christie’s birthday, Alex chats about the reportedly haunted Yorktown Memorial Hospital, located in Yorktown, Texas, USA. Tune in to learn more about the location, reported spooky accounts, and more in this Texas-sized episode! Need a distraction? We got you.

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Resources:

Texas Hill Country website - “Yorktown Memorial Hospital Is One Of the Most Haunted Places in Texas” - by Jenny Webster Jurica - October 24th, 2017 - https://texashillcountry.com/yorktown-memorial-hospital/
Wikipedia - Yorktown Memorial Hospital - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yorktown_Memorial_Hospital
Wikipedia - Felician Sisters - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Felician_Sisters
Felician Sisters Website - https://www.feliciansistersna.org/who-we-are/mission.html
Facebook Page - Yorktown Memorial Hospital
Destination Fear - Season 2 episode 2 - Yorktown Memorial Hospital - Travel Channel via Discovery+ - Air Date: April 6th, 2020.
Ghost Adventures - Season 4 Episode 13 (listed on Discovery+ as Season 5 Episode 4) - Yorktown Hospital - Travel Channel via Discovery+ - Air date: March 18, 2011.
Wikipedia - Destination Fear - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Destination_Fear_(2019_TV_series)
Victoria Advocate article - “Owners, supports make pleas to re-open Yorktown Memorial Hospital” - by Sonny Long - September 29th, 2010 - https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/business/owners-supporters-make-pleas-to-re-open-yorktown-memorial-hospital/article_88b4b84b-a8ff-5243-ae7c-8efd21086af4.html
Google reviews - https://www.google.com/search?gs_ssp=eJzj4tVP1zc0TM7KzTVKyik0YLRSNaiwMDMxSjY2Nzc0SjMytkgxtzKoMLUwN04yTDJKMjc1MEkzTPaSqswvyi7JL89TyE3NzS_KTMxRyMgvLsgsScwBAMX1GV8&q=yorktown+memorial+hospital&oq=Yorktown+&aqs=chrome.2.69i57j35i39j46i67i175i199j0i67j46i67j69i60l3.4478j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#lrd=0x8642c37712f238d7:0x5873b1b2b7504f1c,1
Mirror UK article - “Inside creepy abandoned hospital with decaying dolls and rusted furniture” - by Alan Kindred - January 21st, 2022 - https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/inside-creepy-abandoned-hospital-decaying-26013107
Ghost Stop website - Rem-Pod 2 EMT Programmable with Temperature Detection - https://www.ghoststop.com/rem-pod-with-temp/?/?rfsn=5834144.782cbd7&gclid=Cj0KCQiA3-yQBhD3ARIsAHuHT65AHNAuQ2JE8oG413vy1gYtf0zuSUEGQbIwrYjtcpisXoqUXz8v7k8aAkVeEALw_wcB
Ghost Adventures Wiki website - Yorktown Hospital (episode) - https://ghostadventures.fandom.com/wiki/Yorktown_Hospital_(episode)
Haunted Rooms website - The Ghosts of Yorktown Memorial Hospital” - https://www.hauntedrooms.com/texas/san-antonio/haunted-places/yorktown-hospital

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Colorado's Riverdale Road & The Bridgewater Triangle

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 11:00:00 -0000

“I hate a phantom pant”. This week, to celebrate 100 regular episodes of Weird Distractions, Alex & Christie decided to double up on the weird and discuss two different spooky locations. These locations seem to be bursting at the seams with accounts of folklore, true crime, alien encounters, and more. First, Christie covers the Riverdale Road in Colorado. Alex tackles the Bridgewater Triangle in Massachusetts. Make sure you tune in and celebrate 100 episodes with your two small town weirdos. Need a distraction? We got you.

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A Nefarious Distraction (Crossover with A Nefarious Nightmare Podcast)

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 11:30:00 -0000

Alex joined Courtney & Amanda from the Nefarious Nightmare podcast for a special online conspiracy theory episode. Hope you enjoy, and make sure to tune in to Courtney & Amanda's podcast, wherever you get your weird distractions.

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Alex’s Resources For The Episode:

Showbz Cheat Sheet website - “Was Britney Spears Secretly Working for George W. Bush? Some Conspiracy Theorists Think So” - By Tram Anh Ton Nu - February 6th, 2021 - https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/was-britney-spears-secretly-
working-for-george-w-bush-some-conspiracy-theorists-think-so.html/
White House website - https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/
Wikipedia - George W Bush - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_W._Bush
Britannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2021, April 29). George W. Bush summary.
EncyclopediaBritannica.https://www.britannica.com/summary/George-W-Bush
Wikipedia - Britney Spears - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Britney_Spears
Showbiz Cheat Sheet website - “Britney Spears Was Rejected From ‘The Mickey Mouse Club’ When She First Auditioned” - by Chris Malone - December 2nd, 2021 - https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/britney-spears-was-rejected-from-the-
- mickey-mouse-club-when-she-first-auditioned.html/
History website article - “September 11 Attacks” - by History Editors - UPDATED:AUG 24, 2021 - ORIGINAL:AUG 25, 2018 - https://www.history.com/
topics/21st-century/9-11-attacks
Vice article - “Why Conspiracy Theorists Blame Britney's Meltdown on Her Bestie George Bush” - by Bethy Squires - April 21st, 2016 - https://www.vice.com/en/article/ bmw9xd/why-conspiracy-theorists-blame-britneys-meltdown-on-her-bestie-george- bush

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The Murder of Vincent Chin

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 11:00:00 -0000

This week, the gals tackle the horrifying murder of 27-year-old Asian American, Vincent Chin. Tune in to learn more about Vincent, his perpetuators, and the event that sparked a vocal outcry for the Asian America/ AAPI community. As discussed in this weeks episode, please check out the Stop AAPI hate website here: https://stopaapihate.org/. Trigger warning is in effect for the entirety of the episode. Need a distraction? We got you.

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Punderson Manor

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 11:00:00 -0000

It’s never just one, “ha” and done - is it? This week, the girls back their bags and head down to Newbury, Ohio and discuss the reported history & haunts at the Punderson Manor Resort. From rumoured deaths, sausage McMuffins and everything in between - this episode will definitely provide a weird distraction. Trigger warning is in effect due to discussions regarding suicide. Need a distraction? We got you.

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Resources:

Ohio Department of Natural Resources website - https://ohiodnr.gov/wps/portal/gov/odnr/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/historic-punderson-manor#:~:text=The%20Punderson%20family%20developed%20a,stands%2C%20known%20as%20Lakefield%20Farms
Geauga News article - “The History of Punderson Manor State Park Lodge” - by Rachel Strong - December 15th, 2011 - https://geauganews.com/the-history-of-punderson-manor-state-park-lodge/
US Ghost Adventures website - “Haunted Punderson Manor” - By US Ghost Adventures Contributor in US Ghost Adventures - https://usghostadventures.com/haunted-places/haunted-punderson-manor/
Punderson Manor website - pundersonmanor.com
Ohio website - “Punderson’s Haunted History” - by Dominique King - October 1st, 2020 - https://ohio.org/travel-inspiration/articles/pundersons-haunted-history
Hotel Online website - “It was in the 1970’s that Punderson Manor State Park Resort Employees and Guests Began Reporting Strange Occurrences” - no author listed - October 7th, 2005 - https://www.hotel-online.com/News/PR2005_4th/Oct05_Punderson.html
Fringe Paranormal website -https://fringeparanormal.wordpress.com/2019/07/16/punderson-manor/
Google Reviews - https://www.google.com/search?q=punderson%20manor%20reviews&oq=punderson+manor+reviews&aqs=chrome..69i57j69i60.2681j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&tbs=lf:1,lf_ui:1&tbm=lcl&sxsrf=APq-WBv3zC1ThohGJM3hcYHm3gHYlDGUtQ:1643848972695&rflfq=1&num=10&rldimm=11006847004259394664&lqi=ChdwdW5kZXJzb24gbWFub3IgcmV2aWV3cyICOAFI8c7WsZ2qgIAIWhkQABABGAAYASIPcHVuZGVyc29uIG1hbm9ykgEMcmVzb3J0X2hvdGVs&phdesc=d7mQiEANDfc&ved=2ahUKEwjdoNPQpuL1AhUxy4UKHX4LDtIQvS56BAgREDU&rlst=f#rlfi=hd:;si:11006847004259394664,l,ChdwdW5kZXJzb24gbWFub3IgcmV2aWV3cyICOAFI8c7WsZ2qgIAIWhkQABABGAAYASIPcHVuZGVyc29uIG1hbm9ykgEMcmVzb3J0X2hvdGVs,y,d7mQiEANDfc;mv:[[41.4619752,-81.2070942],[41.4502611,-81.21998239999999]];tbs:lrf:!1m4!1u3!2m2!3m1!1e1!1m4!1u2!2m2!2m1!1e1!2m1!1e2!2m1!1e3!3sIAE,lf:1,lf_ui:1

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Weird Distractions Presents: Pineapple Pizza Podcast - White Walkers And The Purple Nurple Pestilence

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 11:00:00 -0000

Hungry for more distractions? Check out this episode where Weird Distractions Host, Alex, joined Emily, Ashley & Lindsay from Pineapple Pizza Podcast to speak about the Gjenganger (gan-gon-gonger). This weirdly meaty spirit inspires a salty new version of Canadian pizza and more than a few laughs and chills. Did this spooky poltergeist bring on a pandemic or just the worst case of purple nurples in history?

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The MIT Science Club

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 11:00:00 -0000

How far will humans go to try and figure something out? This week, the gals put their conspiracy theory hats back on and discuss the MIT Science Club. The club would offer children from the Fernald Centre a chance to be a part of something, and all they had to do was take some vitamins in their Quaker Oats cereal. However, what it was missing was proper consent and information as to what the ‘vitamins’ were. Tune in to hear more about this, and be advised of the trigger warning for this episode mentioned. Need a distraction? We got you.

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Resources:

Smithsonian Magazine - “A Spoonful of Sugar Helps the Radioactive Oatmeal Go Down” - by Lorraine Boissoneault - March 8th, 2017 - https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/spoonful-sugar-helps-radioactive-oatmeal-go-down-180962424/
Wikipedia - Eugenics - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eugenics
World Abandoned website - “Walter E Fernald State School – An Abandoned School in Massachusetts” - https://www.worldabandoned.com/walter-e-fernald-state-school
Priceonomics website - “The Dark Secret of the MIT Science Club for Children” - by Zachary Crockett - https://priceonomics.com/the-mit-science-club-for-disabled-children/
http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/NucEne/radexp.html
Google search: ‘Conspiracy Theory Definition’ - provided by Oxford Languages
Wikipedia - ‘United States of America Atomic Energy Commission’ - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Atomic_Energy_Commission
YouTube video - “Fernald’s Science Club. This Dark World” - uploaded by user This dark world of ours - May 10th, 2018
YouTube video - “Quaker Oats Fed Children Radioactive Oatmeal” - uploaded by user illuminaughtii - April 8th, 2020
Washington Post article - “Radioactive Oatmeal Suit Settled for $1.85 Million” - author and date not listed - https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1998/01/01/radioactive-oatmeal-suit-settled-for-185-million/93894a5a-5844-4544-aca2-ffe4e52030b3/

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The Belcher Island Massacre

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 11:00:00 -0000

What better way to kick off the month of love then with a Canadian true crime case. This week, Alex and Christie discuss the horrid crimes that took place on the Belcher Islands, referred to as the Belcher Islands Massacre. Tune in to learn more about the area, and what took place in the 1940’s that changed a small community. Please note our deepest apologies if we mispronounced anything in this weeks episode! And, note a trigger warning is in effect for this weeks episode due to themes discussed. Need a distraction? We got you.

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Resources:

Wikipedia Page - “Belcher Islands” - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belcher_Islands
Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. "Belcher Islands". Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Jun. 2018, https://www.britannica.com/place/Belcher-Islands. Accessed 17 January 2022.
Youtube video - “The Belcher Islands Massacre|Solved” - uploaded by user DeeDee Baum - November 4th, 2021
Morton’s Musings website - http://jmortonmusings.blogspot.com/2014/03/when-god-and-satan-battled-in-barren.html
Open Bible website - https://www.openbible.info/topics/falling_stars
Spine Online - “The Coldest Winter” - by Kira Frazer for the Algonquin College School of Media & Design - http://www.spineonline.ca/screams-from-the-basement/2019/11/25/the-coldest-winter
Macleans article - “Revisiting a grisly mass murder in Canada’s North” - by Mike Doherty - January 5th, 2017 - https://www.macleans.ca/culture/books/lawrence-millman-revisits-a-grisly-mass-murder-in-canadas-north/
American Boating website - https://americanboating.org/safety_hypothermia_in_the_summertime.asp#:~:text=In%20water%20temperatures%20from%2070,unconscious%20in%201%2D2%20hours

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Nopeming Sanatorium

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 11:00:00 -0000

Who knew the gals would bring up 50 Cent during a paranormal episode? This week, Alex & Christie bundle up and head down to Duluth, Minnesota to discuss the history and reported haunts at Nopeming Sanatorium. Once a hospital to treat those with tuberculosis, it appears this location has many of its former patients still residing within its walls. Tune in to hear the reports of a dangerous sounding entity that some believe is a former maintenance worker, what two different paranormal investigation shows reported encountering, and to hear why one person gave this location a 2/5 stars on Google reviews. Need a distraction? We got you.

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Resources:

Nopeming Sanatorium website - nopeming.com
Mayo Clinic website - Tuberculosis - by Mayo Clinic staff
PBS website - “TB in America: 1895-1954” - pbs.org
ZenithCity.com website - “Lost Duluth - Landmarks, Industries, Buildings, Homes and Much More” - by Dan Turner.
Google reviews - Nopeming Sanatorium.
Ghost Adventures - Season 10 Episode 7 - “Nopeming Sanatorium” - Travel Channel.
Destination Fear - Season 2 Episode 1 - “Nopeming Sanatorium” - Travel Channel.
Kool 101.7 website - “Nopeming Offering Overnight Ghost Investigations, Is It Haunted?” - by Chris Allen - August 8th, 2018.
Ghost Adventures Wiki website - Nopeming Sanatorium (Episode) - https://ghostadventures.fandom.com/wiki/Nopeming_Sanatorium_(episode)

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Davy Jones' Locker

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 11:00:00 -0000

Who lives in a locker under the sea? This week, the gals get their swimsuits on and dive down to the depths of the ocean to discuss the folklore surrounding Davy Jones’ locker. Who was Davy Jones? Were they a real person? Why is his locker down there? Maybe some of these questions will be answered - and maybe they will remain a folklore mystery. Need a distraction? We got you.

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Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to our Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia & Lynn! 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, and more! We're also on Buy Me a Coffee if you want to support the show with a one-time donation. You can also find us on Redbubble for some Weird Distractions merch. If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing! It's the best way to support the show (for free). Thanks for listening!

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Resources:

Marine Insight website - “The Real Story Behind The Davy Jones’ Locker” - By Shamseer Mambra - Last Updated on December 9, 2021
Google Dictionary - Idiom
Wikipedia Page - Davy Jones’ Locker - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Davy_Jones%27_Locker#Proposed_origins_of_the_tale
Pirates Fandom website - https://pirates.fandom.com/wiki/Davy_Jones
Wikipedia Page - Flying Dutchman - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_Dutchman
Youtube video - “Davy Jones’ Locker: A Spooky History” - uploaded by History Tea Time with Lindsay Holiday - September 19th, 2019.
World Wide Boat website - ‘Ocean Vs. Space’ - https://www.worldwideboat.com/news/miscellaneous/ocean-vs-space#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20National%20Ocean,undiscovered%20and%20unseen%20by%20humans

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The Disappearance of Dana Zelic

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 11:00:00 -0000

Get your sweaters on - not only is it freezing cold where the girls are, but we’re also going to be discussing a cold case. This week, Alex & Christie discuss the peculiar disappearance of Dana Zelic. Dana was in her twenties when she mysteriously went missing from her mothers apartment back in August of 1999. There have been reported sightings of her, yet none seem to point to where she is - or what happened. Tune in to learn more about Dana and the events that have stumped many for going on 23 years. Need a distraction? We got you.

If you or someone you know has any information regarding the disappearance of Dana, please contact the Hamilton Police at 1-905-546-4962 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 - https://www.canadiancrimestoppers.org/home.

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Resources:

Google search - “Hamilton, Ontario”
Wikipedia page - “Hamilton, Ontario”
The Spec article - “Hamilton Cold Case: What Happened to Dana Zelic?” - by Nicole O’Reilly - September 27th, 2020.
The Spec article - “Hamilton cold case: 21-year-old photos not Dana Zelic” - by Nicole O’Reilly - October 20th, 2020
St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton website - www.stjoes.ca/hospital-services/mental-health-addiction-services
Take Back the Night website - takebackthenight.org
Hamilton Police Services website - hamiltonpolice.on.ca
Canada Unsolved website - “MISSING: Dana Zelic (1999) - Hamilton, ON” - written by Serena M - July 15th, 2020.
Google search - “Chapters Limeridge Mall Hamilton Ontario”.
The Doe Network website - www.doenetwork.org/cases/2687dfon.html

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The Ayers-Allen House

Sun, 09 Jan 2022 11:00:00 -0000

*NOTE FROM THE HOSTS = Apologies for any feedback in this episode, rest assure we have access to a new software which will help with this in future episodes*

This week, ya girls definitely are in need of a distraction outside of Ontario, Canada. Luckily, they found one in New Jersey! This week, Alex & Christie discuss the reported history and haunts of the Ayers-Allen home. The home was built back in 1740, and it seems as though many previous owners and visitors may still be inhabiting the home. Make sure to keep your fingers away from the windows, and be on the look out for any marbles. Need a distraction? We got you.

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Resources:

The Holzer Files - Season 1 Episode 9 - “Possessor’s Curse” - Travel Channel via Discovery+
Wikipedia - Metuchen, New Jersey
jhalpin.com - Ayers-Allen House
Central Jersey website - “Couple Undaunted by House’s Ghostly History” - By Kathy Cheng
The Active Times website - “Creepiest Real-Life Haunted House Stories You’ll Ever Hear” - By The Active Times Staff - September 11th, 2018
Travel Channel website - “‘The Holzer Files' Reopens Hans Holzer's Iconic Paranormal Investigations” - https://www.travelchannel.com/shows/holzer-files/haunted-locations-hans-holzer-files-pictures
IMBd website - The Holzer Files Episode List
Haunted Places website - https://www.hauntedplaces.org/item/ayers-allen-house/

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The Enfield Horror Monster

Sun, 02 Jan 2022 11:00:00 -0000

The gals have found a cryptid they connect to! This week, Alex & Christie discuss the Enfield Horror Monster, which plagued the small town of Enfield, Illinois, in 1973. Was this an unknown creature? A Kangaroo? Or something else? Tune in to find out – and let us know if you think it’s creepier than the Enfield Poltergeist! Need a distraction? We got you.

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Resources:

· Wikipedia page – Enfield, Illinois

· Cryptid Wiki page – Enfield Horror

· Reading Eagle article – “Monster is Pooh-Poohed” – by Chris Dettro, Copley News Service – August 22nd, 1973.

· The Villagers Voice – “The Enfield Horror” – by Villagers Voice – May 1st, 2019.

· Herald and Review article – “Former City Man Believes in Monsters” – author unknown – May 15th, 1973.

· Dog Care website – “What Dog Breeds Have Five Toes on their Hind Legs?” - by Kat Walden – no date listed.

· YouTube video – “The Enfield Horror & The Xorn” – uploaded by user ‘My Side of the Laundry Room’ – on April 27th, 2021.

· Medium article – “Strangers in the Night” – by Chris Darkes – July 30th, 2015.

· Bella Online website – “The Enfield Horror” – by Deena Budd – no date listed.

· The Pantagraph article – “Ohio Man May Hold Key to Enfield Monster Epic” – no author listed – May 16th, 1973

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The Corsicana Fruitcake Scandal

Sun, 26 Dec 2021 16:00:00 -0000

This week, Alex & Christie chat their first embezzlement case out of Corsicana, Texas. From fruitcakes to fraud, and all things pland (plain and bland) – this episode will definitely have you distracted during the holiday season. Tune in to hear more about the unfortunate crime that devasted a small-town bakery out of over $16 million, and the one responsible for it. Need a distraction? We got you.

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Resources

· Collin Street Bakery website – www.collinstreet.com

· KETK.com article – “New documentary recounts the Collin Street Bakery fraud scandal”– by Michael Fowler – December 3rd, 2021.

· Grunge article – “What Happened to Sandy Jenkins After His Arrest?” – by Toby Arguello – November 29th, 2021.

· Texas Monthly article – “Just Desserts” – by Katy Vine – January 2016.

· Wikipedia page – Collin Street Bakery

· Wikipedia page – Neiman Marcus

· Los Angeles Times article – “L.W. McNutt Jr., 81; His Company Sold Fruitcake to World” – by Claire Noland – September 16th, 2002.

· Discovery+ Documentary – “Fruitcake Fraud”

· NY Daily News article – “Fruitcake executive sentenced to 10 years for embezzling $16.7 million in Texas” – by Rachel Blidner – September 17th, 2015.

· Corsicana Daily Sun article – “Tarrant County Medical Examiner: Jenkins Dies in Hospital” – by Sarah Allen – March 21st, 2019.

· FBI Dallas website - https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/dallas/news/press-releases/former-collin-street-bakery-executive-and-wife-sentenced

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Wyoming Frontier Prison

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 16:00:00 -0000

A shadow figure… with a flashlight? This week, the girls go to Rawlins, Wyoming, to discuss the history and haunts of the Wyoming Frontier Prison. Although it was only in operation for a reported 80 years, this location seems to have experienced a lot of death and trauma in that short time. Trigger warning is in effect for this episode due to mentions of murder, assault, suicide and more. Need a distraction? We got you.

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Resources:

Wyoming Frontier Prison website - http://wyomingfrontierprison.org/
Atlas Obscura website – “Wyoming Frontier Prison Museum” – Added by user Ikirol and edited by user Rachel.
Ghost Adventures – Episode 12 – Season 8 – “Wyoming Frontier Prison” – via Discovery+
Wikipedia – Ghost Adventures Episode List
Haunted Houses website – Wyoming Frontier Prison
Guide2Travel website – “Do Ghosts Really Haunt the Frontier Prison in Rawlins, WY?” – by Linda Aksomitis.
King FM website article – “Wyoming’s Creepiest Invention: The Julian Gallows” – written by Rick Roddam – October 13th, 2017.
Murderpedia – Andrew PIXLEY
New York Times article – “CONVICTS LYNCH FELLOW-PRISONER; Had Been Secretly Removed to Penitentiary to Save Him from Citizens' Violence” – author not listed – October 3rd, 1912.

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The Crimes of Peter Demeter

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 16:00:00 -0000

This week, the gals discuss a special patron picked case, which took place in their home province of Ontario, Canada. Currently serving 4 life sentences, Peter Demeter had the life most of us dream about – a good career, a beautiful family, a gorgeous home, and more. But it seemed that no matter what he had; he was always chasing something. Tune in to hear more about the horrible crimes and schemes surrounding Peter, along with the tragic death of his wife, Christine Demeter. Need a distraction? We got you.

Thank you to our patron, Jon, for picking this case!

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Resources:

· YouTube video – “One of Canada’s most dangerous criminals – The Crazy Case of Peter Demeter” – uploaded by user Unjust Crimes (from Unjust Crimes Podcast)- September 22nd, 2021.

· Murderpedia – Peter DEMETER.

· www.Costarastrology.com.

· Wikitravel - https://wikitravel.org/en/Toronto/West_End#:~:text=The%20West%20End%20of%20Toronto,Lake%20Ontario%20to%20the%20south.

· Women Against Abuse website - https://www.womenagainstabuse.org/education-resources/learn-about-abuse/why-its-so-difficult-to-leave.

· Toronto Star article – “Once Upon a City: The ‘evil’ Life of Peter Demeter” – by Valerie Hauch – Friday, April 14th, 2017 – Updated on April 19th, 2017.

· Find a Grave website – “Christina L M Ferrari Demeter” – Memorial ID #167981437 – originally created by user Islington, transcribed by user terry923.

· Neighbourhood Guide website (Riverdale) - https://www.neighbourhoodguide.com/toronto/east-end/riverdale/.

· Toronto Sun article – “MANDEL: Infamous millionaire killer Peter Demeter denied parole at 85” – by Michele Mandel – March 20th, 2019.

· www.nameslook.com/olejnyik/

· The Montreal Gazette article – “Demeter guilty of murder plot” – no author listed – July 3rd, 1985.

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The 27 Club

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 16:00:00 -0000

Who knew that one of the most infamous celebrity related conspiracy theories had anything to do with birth charts? This week, Alex and Christie tackle the long-standing conspiracy theories surrounding the 27 club. Why is it that celebrities have died at age 27? Are they all connected in some way? What is this club? So many questions, somewhat answered. Tune in to hear more about this cultural phenomenon and the weird conspiracy theories associated with it. Need a distraction? We got you.

Trigger warning is in place for the entirety of this episode due to certain theories discussed. Listener discretion is advised.

Due to the resource list being so long , we will be making posts on Social Media regarding today's resources.

As discussed in episode 62 about the 215 bodies of Tk'emlups te Secwepemc First Nation children recently found in Kamloops (and counting found in other provinces/locations), please check out: https://truenorthaid.ca/how-to-help-first-nations/. If you have any additional resources you'd like to share, please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to our Patrons Jon, Tom, Angela & Bailey! 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, and more! We're also on Buy Me a Coffee if you want to support the show with a one time donation. You can also find us on Redbubble for some Weird Distractions merch. If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing! It's the best way to support the show (for free).

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Randolph County Infirmary

Sun, 28 Nov 2021 16:00:00 -0000

“If you're talking smack, you're going to get scratched”. This week, the girls are back discussing paranormal and, specifically, about another former infirmary. Pack your bags as we go to Winchester, Indiana, in discussing the history and reported haunts of the Randolph County Infirmary. This place has a lot of very intense paranormal reports coming out of it - which begs the question: is it haunted by those who once lived there? Or something perhaps demonic? Tune in and find out! Need a distraction? We got you.

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Resources:

Haunted Randolph County website

Destination Fear episode - Season 2, Episode 9 - "Randolph County Infirmary" - Travel Channel

Google maps

History article - "Poorhouses Were Designed to Punish People for Their Poverty" - by Erin Blakemore - January 30th, 2018 - updated August 29th, 2018

Little Construction website - "Why You Should Have a Pump House Built or Repaired before Winter Comes" - by Brady Anderson - August 17th, 2107

The Star Press article - "Dies After Being Injured by Auto" - no author listed - April 11th, 1924

Brown Paper Tickets website - "Randolph Asylum Ghost Hunt"

Fox 59 article - "Indy's Most Haunted: Former Patients Haunt Randolph County Infirmary" - by Kylee Scales - October 20th, 2016

Health Links BC website - Neurosyphilis - www.healthlinkbc.ca

Postal History website - https://hauntedrandolphcounty.com/history/

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The Case of Gordon Sanderson

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 16:00:00 -0000

This week, the gals stay in Canada to discuss an unsolved true crime case that has baffled individuals for more than 40 years. The case is that of Gordon Sanderson, an indigenous man who was travelling from Edmonton to Calgary in the 70's to see his brother. Unfortunately, he was never seen again. Simultaneously, a body was found in a septic tank near Tofield. The connections of Gordon's disappearance and, "Septic Tank Sam" weren't made for years, but thanks to DNA samples and the use of forensic genealogy - a connection was made. Tune in and hear more about the case, and learn what questions still remain. Need a distraction? We got you.

Alberta RCMP detectives are looking for anyone who may have known or spoken to Gordon Sanderson before his death, or who may have information regarding this homicide. Anyone with information should contact the Tofield RCMP Detachment at 780-662-3353, or their local police.

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Resources:

Canadian Encyclopedia – “Sixties Scoop” – by Niigaanwewidam James Sinclair and Sharon Dainard – on June 22nd, 2016

CBC News article – “Man whose burned body was found in septic tank on Alberta farm Identified by DNA 44 years later” – by Ronna Syed – June 29th, 2021

Canadian Unsolved Crimes – June 6th, 2013

WFTV 9 ABC article – “Septic Tank Sam: Canadian Police ID Victim of 1977 Torture Murder Using DNA, Genetic Genealogy” – by Crystal Bonvillian – July 1st, 2021

Undentified Wiki page – www.unidentified.wikia.org/wiki/Gordie_Sanderson

YouTube video – “Alberta RCMP Historical Homicide Update Sanderson 2021-06-30” – uploaded by user RCMP-GRC – Alberta - on June 30th, 2021

Medium article – “Gordie Sanderson – The Tragic Story of a Murder and Identification” – by Natasha Mullins – August 17th, 2021

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Celebrity Conspiracy Theories - Part 2

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 16:00:00 -0000

What do Jim Morrison, Shakespeare and Lindsay Lohan have in common? No, they don't all have clubs in Mykonos - but they do have some weird conspiracy theories! Tune in to hear the Weird Distractions gals discuss each celebrities associated conspiracy theory, and whether they think they're true or not. Need a distraction? We got you.

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Resources:

All Music website – Biography – Lindsay Lohan – www.allmusic.com/artist/lindsay-lohan-mn0000831733/biography

Premium Beat article – “The Art of Split Screen” – by Michael Maher – February 19th, 2016 – www.preimoumbeat.com/blog/split-screen-editing-and-composing

Bustle article - “This Lindsay Lohan’s Murdered Twin Theory is Bananas” – by Amy Roberts – June 12th, 2017.

Esquire article – “The Greatest Celebrity Conspiracy Theories of All Time” – by Matt Miller – August 29th, 2019

History article – “Did Shakespeare Really Write His Own Plays?” – by Sarah Pruitt – July 15th, 2015

Vulture article – “The 70 Greatest Conspiracy Theories in Pop-Culture History” – by Adam K Raymond – October 23rd, 2016.

All That’s Interesting article – “Inside the Mystery of Jim Morrison’s Death and the Disturbing Theories that Surround It” – by Aimee Lamoureux – Updated July 9th, 2021

CNN article – “How heroin kills you” – by Jen Christensen – August 29th, 2014

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Athens Asylum aka The Ridges

Sun, 07 Nov 2021 16:00:00 -0000

Do you have your backpacks packed? How about your EMF readers? This week, Alex & Christie discuss the former Athen's Lunatic Asylum - now referred to as The Ridges, which is located on the Ohio University campus. Who haunts the asylum? What infamous individuals have resided there? What's the reported paranormal activity? Tune in and find out more, if you dare. Need a distraction? We got you.

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Resources:

Legends of America website – legendsofamerica.com

Live Science article – “Lobotomy: Definition, procedure and history” – by Tanya Lewis – Wednesday, October 13th, 2021.

Esquire article – “The True Story of Billy Milligan, the First Ever Defendant Found Not Guilty due to Multiple Personalities” – by Lauren Kranc – September 22nd, 2021.

Murder Murder News article – “What Happened to Margaret Schilling?” – by Claire Milano – February 19th, 2021

YouTube video – “The Athens Insane Asylum (Poltergeist Caught on Film at 17:15)” – uploaded by Alex Vaughn Music – May 10th, 2016.

Haunted Journey’s website, created by Maria Pons-Schmidt and Bob Schmidt – Athen’s Lunatic Asylum – added May 24th, 2020 – updated June 14th, 2021.

Ohio University Building Directory and well as their virtual tour page.

The News-Messenger article – “Student Stabbed to Death” – no author listed – October 11th, 1982.

The Akron Beacon Journal – “Man Gets Life Term in Ohio U Slaying” – no author listed - December 8th, 1982

Only in Your State website – “6 Truly Terrifying Ghost Stories That Prove Athens is the Most Haunted City in Ohio” – By April Dray – April 21st, 2016.

Little House of Horrors website – “The Athens Lunatic Asylum, The Ridges” - created by Sonja – October 20th, 2021.

Soul of Athens website – 2020.soulofathens.com

The Paranorms website article – “The Tragic Tale of Margaret Schilling and the Athens Lunatic Asylum” – by Alexandria Ducksworth – May 2021.

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Belle Gunness & Wayne Clifford Boden - Halloween Double Feature

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 15:00:00 -0000

How can one episode have so many red flags? Well, surprise - it's because it's a DOUBLE FEATURE! In honour of Halloween, both Christie and Alex will be chatting two very horrifying and scary true crime cases. First, Christie chats about the notorious case, Belle Gunness - which was suggested by our Patron, Angela! Then, Alex talks about the Canada's own vampire, Wayne Clifford Boden. Trigger warning is advised for this episode. And, maybe, you should listen with the doors locked. Need a distraction? We got you.

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Mid-Week Mini Spooks: The Alp

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 15:00:00 -0000

It feels on brand to end our second annual MWMS series with a nightmare. Tune in to hear more about the German folklore creature, the Alp, and why having a broom under your pillow at night isn't a bad idea. Need a distraction? We got you.

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The Banshee

Sun, 24 Oct 2021 15:00:00 -0000

The devil, children and owls - aka the Weird Distractions trifecta. This week, Alex tries to weave through the folklore of the Irish Banshee. Once a former figure in the community, it seems as though it has taken a very unsettling turn to become an entity no one would want to cross paths with. Was the banshee real? Who did the banshee come after? What drag queen does Alex have on the mind? You'll have to tune in and find out! Need a distraction? We got you.

As discussed in episode 62 about the 215 bodies of Tk'emlups te Secwepemc First Nation children recently found in Kamloops (and counting found in other provinces/locations), please check out: https://truenorthaid.ca/how-to-help-first-nations/. If you have any additional resources you'd like to share, please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to our Patrons Tom, Angela & Bailey! 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, and more! We're also on Buy Me a Coffee if you want to support the show with a one time donation. You can also find us on Redbubble for some Weird Distractions merch. If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing! It's the best way to support the show (for free). Thanks for listening!

Resources:

Claddagh Design website – “Ireland’s Best-Known Spirit – the Banshee” – March 12th, 2018.
Britannica website – “Banshee” – By the Editors of Encyclopedia Britannica
Irelands Eye website
Celtic wedding rings website - www.celtic-weddingrings.com
Your Irish website – www.yourirish.com
YouTube video – “Banshee: Ireland’s Screaming Harbinger of Death | Monstrum” – uploaded by user Storied – September 25th, 2019.
Bird Watch Ireland website
Ask About Ireland website – askaboutireland.ie
Listverse website – “10 Terrifying Tales of Ghosts of the Ancient World” – by Debra Kelly, fact checked by Jamie Fraser – November 1st, 2015

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Mid-Week Mini Spooks: French Lick Springs Hotel

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 15:00:00 -0000

Our third Mid-Week Mini Spooks has us packing out bags and heading down to Indiana, to visit the gorgeous (and reportedly haunted) French Lick Springs Hotel. Tune in to hear Christie explain the history and the haunts of this infamous place - and the girls real thoughts on golf. Need a distraction? We got you.

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The Winchester Mystery House

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 15:00:00 -0000

This weeks distraction has it all: weirdness, mystery, ghosts and local lore. Join Alex & Christie as they embark to the notorious Winchester Mystery house in San Jose, California. Who were the Winchesters? What made them wealthy? What tragedy took place? So many answers and spooky reports of paranormal phenomena take place in this episode. Tune in, learn more, and get your spooky on! Need a distraction? We got you.

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Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to our Patrons Tom, Angela & Bailey! 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, and more! We're also on Buy Me a Coffee if you want to support the show with a one time donation. You can also find us on Redbubble for some Weird Distractions merch. If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing! It's the best way to support the show (for free). Thanks for listening!

Resources:

Winchester Mystery House website – www.winchestermysteryhouse.com
Find a Grave – Sarah Lockwood Pardee Winchester – Find a Grave Memorial ID 5125
Find a Grave - Annie Pardee Winchester - created by user grave addiction - Find a Grave memorial ID 702-7586.
Find a Grave - Oliver Fisher Winchester - Find a Grave memorial ID 5124
Richard Allen Wagner’s website - www.thetruthaboutsarahwinchester.com
All That’s Interesting article – “Who Was Sarah Winchester? The Story of the Troubled Woman Behind the Winchester Mystery House” – By: Katie Serena – April 27th, 2019
www.in2013dollars.com
San Jose Mercury news article – “One less mystery: two prominent families own San Jose mystery house” - April 26, 1997.
YouTube video – “three horrifying cases of ghosts and demons” - uploaded by the BuzzFeed unsolved network - on October 27th, 2016.
ABC 7 News article – “From the Archive: Ernie, Debbie and their Ghosts at Winchester Mystery House in San Jose in 1983” – by Steve Davis, Justin Mendoza – October 29th, 2020.
The Patch website article – “5 Spooky Tales about the Famous Winchester Mystery House” – by Bea Karnes – October 11th, 2017.

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Mid-Week Mini Spooks: St Botolph's Church in Skidbrooke

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 15:00:00 -0000

Ready for a haunted church mini-spook? We sure are! This week for our Mid-Week Mini Spooks series, we chat about the history and reported hauntings at the St Botolph's Church, located in Skidbrooke, Lincolnshire, England. Tune in to learn more about what makes this church reportedly so haunted - from alleged cult activity to Alex mispronouncing the word Anglican (Sorry!). Need a distraction? We got you.

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The Kosberg Family Murders

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 15:00:00 -0000

The gals are back to true crime and somehow ended up with a case similar to ones they've just covered. This week, Alex breaks down the tragic Canadian case of the Kosberg family murders. What set one of the family members off to the point of doing the unthinkable? What does this case have to do with milkshakes? Tune in and find out. Trigger warning for this episode due to discussions of mental health, family violence and more - please proceed with caution. Need a distraction? We got you.

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Resources:

YouTube video – “family annihilators who predate Chris Watts: volume 25” - uploaded by user Elizabeth chronicles - on August 21st, 2021.
Futurescopestrology.com
Redfin website - www.redfin.ca
Amok.fandom.com website
The central city foundation website - www.centralcityfoundation.ca
The Province newspaper – “Youth of 17 faces court Monday over five axe slayings” – December 11th, 1965
The Vancouver Sun article – “Six Slaying Charges” - no author listed - February 14th, 1967.
Springfield Funeral Home website.
Times Colonist article – “Youth to stay in institution” - no author listed - March 2nd, 1967.
The Vancouver Sun article – “Axe killer of 6 to be released” - no author listed – Friday, September 16th, 1977.
Bclaws.ca – “Order by the Lieutenant governor in council” - December 14th, 1967.
The Vancouver Sun article – “Five Axe Victims Weren’t Drugged” – no author listed – December 16th, 1965.

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Mid-Week Mini Spooks: The Slit Mouthed Woman

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 15:00:00 -0000

Our Mid-Week Mini Spooks series is back! Each Wednesday in the month of October, Alex & Christie take turns telling a spooky story to prepare for Halloween. This week, we kick things off with a spooky Japanese folklore known as the Slit Mouthed Woman. Christie explains the tale, how it's been depicted in film, and how you should bulk up on to your candy. Tune in to hear more about this interesting folklore and to get right into spooky season! Need a distraction? We got you.

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The Mysterious Disappearance of Agatha Christie

Sun, 03 Oct 2021 15:00:00 -0000

This week, the girls get their loathe and spite on, but why? Alex tells Christie the disappearance of famed mystery writer, Agatha Christie. There seem to be speculations as to what happened - but what's the truth? Tune in to hear more about Agatha and the theories surrounding the 1926 disappearance - including one by Agatha herself. Trigger warning for this episode as there are discussions around suicidal ideations - please proceed with caution. Need a distraction? We got you.

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Resources

Historic UK website article by Ben Johnson – “The Curious Disappearance of Agatha Christie”
Buzzfeed Unsolved YouTube video – “The Puzzling Disappearance of Agatha Christie” – uploaded June 25th, 2021
Notable Biographies website
All That’s Interesting website – Inside the Bizarre, 11-Day Saga of the Disappearance of Agatha Christie – by Natasha Ishak – July 6th, 2020
The Guardian Newspaper – “Mrs. Christie Found” – December 15th, 1926
Daily Mail article – “Solved, the last great Agatha Christie mystery? Acclaimed biographer presents chilling new theory about crime novelist’s disappearance” – By Andrew Wilson – May 6th, 2017

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The Jennie Wade House

Sun, 26 Sep 2021 15:00:00 -0000

Hey you! It's time to get Civil War spooky. This week, the girls chat about the Jennie Wade House - a former home turned museum in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, USA. You may be wondering what made this house important, why it's now a museum - and who Jennie Wade was. Well, tune in and learn more - plus learn about the reported haunts that supposedly take place. Need a distraction? We got you.

Resources

American Battlefield Trust website – battlefields.org
Gettysburg Battlefield Tour website
Civil War Ghosts website – “The Jennie Wade House”
YouTube video – “Ghost Adventures Jennie Wade House” – uploaded by user GACcrewFAN77 – on March 15th, 2011
YouTube video – “Historical EVPS!!!!!! Haunted house Jennie Wade; Great EVPs!” – uploaded by user PEACHY25WEB – on March 8th, 2012
YouTube video – “Jenny Wade House (Ghosts of Gettysburg)” – uploaded by The Paranormal Side – on August 2nd, 2020
YouTube video – “Bearfort Paranormal Jennie Wade House Gettysburg Pa Part 2” – uploaded by Bearfort Paranormal – on July 23rd, 2011
YouTube video – “INVESTIGATING THE INFAMOUS JENNIE WADE HOUSE (Haunted Gettysburg)” – uploaded by Full Dark Paranormal Explorers – on September 18th, 2020
Only in Your State website – “You’ll be Haunted by the History of the Jennie Wade House, Jennie’s Home and a Civil War Site in Pennsylvania” – by Beth Price-Williams – October 19th, 2020

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The 1980's Deaths at Sick Kids Hospital (Patreon Bonus Episode Release)

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 15:00:00 -0000

The gals are currently recovering from their friends wedding, so here's a patreon bonus episode to tie you over until next week! Interested in getting more episodes like this one? Consider joining the Weird Distractions Podcast patreon: https://www.patreon.com/weirddistractionspodcast?fan_landing=true

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Episode Notes from Original Patreon Release (July 25th, 2021):

Nothing like ending the month off like talking about a depressing true crime case that involves children... right? Sorry to discuss such a depressing case - but this one is weird and has a bunch of twists and turns.

This month we talk about the potentially solved case which took place in the 1980's at the Toronto Hospital for Sick Children - also known as Sick Kids hospital.

Need a distraction? We got you.

Resources:

· Sick Kids website
· University of Calgary – “Whatever Happened to … The Prosecution of Susan Nelles” – By Kelsey Horvat and Peter Bowal – September 2011
· Canlii.org – REGINA V. NELLES – Provincial Court (Criminal Division), Judicial District of York, Ontario, Vanek Prov. Ct. J – May 21st, 1982
· WebMD – Digoxin
· YouTube video – “Video: Case of Toronto Nurse Charged with murder in 1980’s revisited” – uploaded by use NEWS 1130 – October 25th, 2016
· Diagenics.co.uk – Mercaptobenzothiazole
· Rrj.ca article – “The Magazine – The Grange Ordeal” – By Lynn Kelly – April 9th, 1985
· Maclean’s article – “The Baby Murders” – by Arthur Johnson, Robert Block, Patricia Hluchy and Dave Silburt – originally posted on April 9th, 1984 – republished online on October 26th, 2016

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The Crimes of Janie Lou Gibbs

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 15:00:00 -0000

We'd recommend not eating while listening to this episode. This week, Alex & Christie go back down to Georgia to discuss the claimed, "Georgian Black Widow" - aka Janie Lou Gibbs. Why did Janie do what she did? What happened to the ones she loved most? You'll have to tune in to find out! Need a distraction? We got you.

Resources:

Find a Grave website – “Ephraim Joseph Hickox” – created by Henry Pollard – July 14th, 2013
Find a Grave website – “Janie Lou Hickox Gibbs” – created by H.C. – Maine – October 24th, 2010
US Department of Health, Education, and Welfare – National Center for Health Statistics – DHHS Publication Number 811007
Fort Lauderdale News – “Neighbours Stunned by Kindly Widow’s Slay Arrest” – no author listed – December 27th, 1967
The Greenville News – “Workers Exhume Three Bodies; Test of Arsenic” – no author listed – December 28th, 1967
Mayo Clinic Website – “Parkinson’s disease” – by Mayo Clinic Staff
Killer Cloud website
Serial Killer Calendar website
Thought Co website – “Her Method of Murder was Poison, and No Child was Safe, Janie Lou Gibbs” – by Charles Montaldo – Updated May 30th, 2019

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The Kelsay House in Nevada

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 15:00:00 -0000

Get your disposable camera's ready - this is one weird paranormal case you will want to remember! This week, Alex and Christie talk about the Kelsay House - a reportedly haunted home located somewhere in Nevada with a murky past and present. Is it still a home? What happened there? Who is Samuel? What does it mean to be from Virginia City? Tune in and find out! Need a distraction? We got you.

Resources:

Unsolved Mysteries Wiki Fandom website
LinkedIn post – “The Ghostly Trio of Fish Springs, Nevada” – by Sherri Granato – February 11th, 2016
Unsolved Mysteries on Amazon Prime – Season 3, Episode 17 – original air date: January 23rd, 1991
Ghost Theory website
YouTube video – “The Kelsay House, Reno, Nv” – uploaded by user: The Mystery Gang NV – July 23rd, 2012
Google maps

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The 400 ft Ice Ship Near Antarctica

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 15:00:00 -0000

Sometimes 'ship' happens! This week, Alex and Christie cruise through the weird online conspiracy theories surrounding a suspicious looking image found online near Antarctica. Pointed out by YouTube user, MrBB333 - this 'ship' has caused quite the online stir back in 2020 about what it is and why it's there. What does this ship have to do with old astronauts? Well, tune in and find out! Need a distraction? We got you.

Resources:

Snopes website article – “Was a 400-Ice Ship Discovered in Antarctica on Google Maps” – by Jordan Liles – December 2nd, 2020
Daily Mail article – “Google Earth user sparks a flurry of conspiracy theories after spotting a 400ft ‘ice ship’ off the coast of Antarctica” – by Frances Mulraney – August 9th, 2020
Cool Antarctica website – “Hitler’s Frozen Base”
Polar Record 43 (224) – “Hitler’s Antarctic Base: The Myth and the Reality” – by Summerhayes and Beeching – 2007
www.antarctica.gov.au

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The Unsolved Murder of Louise Chaput

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 15:00:00 -0000

Who knew we would be discussing hiking safety tips after more than 70 episodes? This week, Alex tells Christie the devastating unsolved murder of Canadian psychologist, Louise Chaput. It's been over 20 years and we still do not have answers as to what happened when Louise went on a hiking trip on one of many ominous Appalachian Trails. Tune in to hear more about Louise and this case - and, if you have any information, please contact the New Hampshire State police at 1-(800)-525-5555. You can also submit an anonymous tip at: https://business.nh.gov/ColdCaseTips/Tip.aspx?Victim=Louise%20Chaput. Need a distraction? We got you.

Resources:

Britannica website – “Appalachian National Scenic Trail” – by Editors of the Encyclopaedia Britannica
Appalachian Trial website – Thru-Hiking.
WMUR News 9 website – “New Hampshire unsolved case file: Who killed Louise Chaput?” – Updated on December 5th, 2019
The Ottawa Citizen article – “Hiker’s slaying baffles police” – By Stephen Frothingham – November 29th, 2001
The Boston Globe article – “Club says trails safe but urges caution” – By David Arnold – November 27th, 2001
The National Post article – “Quebec police join hunt for killer” – By Graeme Hamilton – November 28th, 2001
The Gazette article – “Slain women worked with inmate-informants” – By Paul Cherry – January 13th, 2002
The Gazette article – “Sherbrooke hiker’s body found in N. H.” – by Catherine Solyom – November 24th, 2001
Find a Grave website – “Louise Chaput” – created by acco24 – added September 13th, 2005
Medium article – “True Crime Murder on Mount Isolation” – by Lisa Maria Fuqua – September 21st, 2019
New Hampshire Department of Justice website – business.nh.gov
Green Belly website – “List of Appalachian Trial Murders since 1974” – By Katie Licavoli – January 5th, 2021

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Kingseat Hospital

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 15:00:00 -0000

It only took us 71 episodes to come up with a solid paranormal-adjacent catchphrase. This week, Alex & Christie discuss the reported history and haunts of Kingseat Hospital in New Zealand. Once a psychiatric hospital, now the property has turned into a creepy attraction. What happened at Kingseat? What makes this location so haunted? What's the catchphrase we're excited about? You'll have to tune in and find out! Need a distraction? We got you.

Resources:

SBS website article – “Inside the haunted history of Spookers’ Kingseat Hospital” – by Jim Mitchell – August 28th, 2018
New Zealand Herald website article – “Ask Phoebe: Kingseat site has colourful history” – no author listed – June 1st, 2015
New Zealand Herald website article – “Brother’s misery torments sister” – no author listed – August 6th, 2004
New Zealand Herald website article – “Mother wants to know how son died at psychiatric hospital” – no author listed – June 21st, 2014
New Zealand Herald website article – “Spookers Haunted Attraction Theme Park is for sale” – by Cameron Smith – September 3rd, 2018
The Sydney Morning Herald – “Woman Found Dead, Son Dies Later” - November 21st, November 1960
Disability Minnesota website – “Investigation Continues into Boy’s 1968 Death at Psych Hospital” – originally posted by Inclusion Daily Express on June 24, 2004 by Dave Reynolds
Stuff.co.nz website – “From hospital to haunted house: Former patients criticize Spookers” – by Jeremy Olds – October 5th, 2017
Travel Triangle Website – “15 Haunted Places in New Zealand That’ll Give You Shivers” – by Arundhati Bhand – no date listed
YouTube video – “A Paranormal Explore at Kingseat Hospital with the Forsaken Explorer Nz” - uploaded by the Forsaken Explorer – on January 6th, 2021
YouTube video – “Ghost Hunt S1 E02 – Abandoned Psychiatric Hospital” uploaded by VonPunk – on January 10th, 2014 – this is the video that shows the dentist chair footage.
YouTube video – “Haunted Auckland Investigates Kingseat Hospital” – uploaded by Haunted Auckland – September 21st, 2013
Hauntedauckland.com – written by Mark Wallbank
Daily Mail article – “Scratch Marks on walls, bars on windows and stains on the floor: the chilling pictures of a former psychiatric hospital where more than 100 ghost sightings ‘have taken place’ - by Heather McNab - on May 9th, 2015 updated on January 31st, 2016

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Kentucky Goblins

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 15:00:00 -0000

A little bag of mystery this week, weird fam! Join Alex and Christie as they have a, 'hoot' of a time discussing the Kentucky Goblins - aka babes with many names. Was it an alien invasion? Was the group from Kelly telling the truth? What's Rihanna got to do with all of this? You'll have to listen and figure it out yourself! Need a distraction? We got you.

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Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to our Patrons Tom & Bailey! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show if you please on Patreon, where you can get bonus content each more! We're also on Buy Me a Coffee. You can also find us on Redbubble for some Weird Distractions merch. If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing! It's the best way to support the show (for free). Thanks for listening!

Resources:

History website article – “How the ‘Little Green Men’ Phenomenon Began on a Kentucky Farm” – by Volker Janssen – January 2nd, 2020
Courier & Press website article – “History Lesson: Goblins of Hopkinsville” – by Daniel Smith – August 21st, 2017
YouTube video – “Little Green Men in Kelly, Kentucky | Kentucky Life | KET” – uploaded by KET (Kentucky Educational Television) – October 31st, 2019
Skeptoid website – “The Kelly-Hopkinsville Encounter” – Episode #331 from their podcast – By Brain Dunning.

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The Man From Taured

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 15:00:00 -0000

"You thought it was weird in the beginning". This week, Alex tells Christie the weird conspiracy theory revolving the Man from Taured story. Is it real? Is it an online fabrication? Why are we always reverting to aliens when it comes to conspiracy theories? Find out the answers to some of these questions, and more on this weeks episode. Need a distraction? We got you.

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Resources:

YouTube video – “Favourite Creepy CONSPIRACY THEORIES with Gloom” – uploaded by user LaurenzSide – on April 15th, 2018.
YouTube video – “The Man from Taured” – uploaded by user Bedtime Stories – November 26th, 2017.
News Nation website – “Taured Mystery: The Man Who Vanished as Mysteriously As He Came” – Edited by Raghwendra (RAG-WEN-DRA) Shukla – February 14th, 2020
Snopes article – “The Mystery of the Man from Taured” – By David Mikkelson – March 7th, 2021
Predict Article – “The Mysterious Story of the Man from Taured” – By Trevor Mahoney – December 29th, 2020.
Google for my searches into John - https://www.google.com/search?q=John+Zegrus&sxsrf=APq-WBtiAHQ0lqElBIChU0_uUM796u-Nkg%3A1643329443341&ei=ozfzYcKeFLLb0PEP4ZGz0AM&ved=0ahUKEwiC_N-dl9P1AhWyLTQIHeHIDDoQ4dUDCA4&uact=5&oq=John+Zegrus&gs_lcp=Cgdnd3Mtd2l6EAMyBQguEMQCMgYIABAWEB4yBggAEBYQHjIGCAAQFhAeSgQIQRgASgQIRhgAUABYAGDcAWgAcAJ4AIABhQGIAYUBkgEDMC4xmAEAoAECoAEBwAEB&sclient=gws-wiz
Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Zegrus

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The Mysterious Death of Deborah Ann Sloss

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 15:00:00 -0000

It's not all rainbows and maple syrup in Canada, folks. This week, Alex tackles the unsolved and mysterious death of Deborah Ann Sloss. Deborah was only 42 years old when she was found in her Toronto apartment in 1997. Police and others investigating the case ruled it off as an overdose - but things aren't adding up. Tune in to hear more about Deborah, the lead up to her death, and all the injustices surrounding this unfortunate tragedy. Proceed with caution for this episode as we discuss prejudice against indigenous people, and some awful actions displayed by people we're supposed to trust. Need a distraction? We got you.

If you or anyone you know has any information regarding the death of Debbie, you can send an email to Missing and Murdered Indigenous women at: mmiw@cbc.ca.

Resources:

The Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) website – nwac.ca
Thehoroscope.co website
CBC article – “Questions linger 2 decades after death of Batchewana First Nation Woman” – By Olivia Stefanovich – October 23rd, 2017
CBC article – “Unresolved: Deborah Ann Sloss” – By Martha Troian – October 7th, 2016
American Psychiatric Association – Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

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Owlpen Manor

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 15:00:00 -0000

Do you "ramamber" what happened a thousand years ago? This week, Christie is back recording and Alex tries to spook her with the reported hauntings at Owlpen Manor, located in England. Tune in to hear the history of the location, how Alex pronounces Gloucestershire (sorry!), the reported ghosts that reside there, and why once again you should never trust a child ghost. Need a distraction? We got you.

As discussed in episode 62 about the 215 bodies of Tk'emlups te Secwepemc First Nation children recently found in Kamloops, here is the course Alex mentioned: https://www.ualberta.ca/admissions-programs/online-courses/indigenous-canada/index.html. Please also check out: https://truenorthaid.ca/how-to-help-first-nations/. If you have any additional resources you'd like to share, please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com.

Resources:

The Owlpen Manor website – owelpen.com
Britain Express website – britainexpress.com – “Owlpen Manor” – By: David Ross
Historic England website
Oxford Languages – Wimple
YouTube video – “Psychic Medium ATTACKS Crew When Possessed | Most Haunted | Shiver” – uploaded by user Shiver – February 1st, 2019

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Astral Projection

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 15:00:00 -0000

Please keep your soul, arms and legs inside the vehicle during this weird ride. This week, Alex goes solo and provides a conspiracy theory based distraction around astral projection. What is it? Is it real? What does it have to do with the CIA and the US government? Tune in to hear more about this wild phenomena that has been, "projected" in many recent shows, books, movies and more. Need a distraction? We got you.

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As discussed in episode 62 about the 215 dead bodies of Tk'emlups te Secwepemc First Nation children recently found in Kamloops, here is the course Alex mentioned: https://www.ualberta.ca/admissions-programs/online-courses/indigenous-canada/index.html. Please also check out: https://truenorthaid.ca/how-to-help-first-nations/. If you have any additional resources you'd like to share, please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com.

Resources:

Merriam-Webster website – Astral Projection
YouTube video – “What is Astral Projection? What does Astral Projection mean? Astral Projection Meaning” – Uploaded by user The Audiopedia – Uploaded on April 6th, 2017
YouTube video – “My First Astral Projection Experience” – Uploaded by user Trinity – Uploaded on October 5th, 2020
New World Encyclopedia – Esotericism
Britannica website – Occultism – by Robert Andrew Gilbert
Britannica website – Theosophy – by J. Gordon Melton
Owl apps website – “Astral Projection”
Vice website article – “The US Army Funded Astral Projection and Hypnosis Research in the 80s” – By: Caroline Haskins – July 22nd, 2017
The Calgary Herald – “Can Some Dreams Really be Astral Trips?” – author not found – March 16th, 1974
The Independent article – “Project Star Gate: CIA Makes Details of Its Psychic Control Plans Public” – by Andrew Griffin – January 18th, 2017

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The Death of Keara Lee Coshow

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 15:00:00 -0000

There are so many unanswered questions in this episode, folks. This week, Alex informs Christie about the tragic case of Keara Lee Coshow - a 3 year old identified native girl who mysteriously died in a fire at the motel her step-mother worked at. What happened on July 12th, 1979? Was it an accident? You'll have to tune in to find out - and be warned, this is another troubling case. Need a distraction? We got you.

As mentioned in the episode, if you or someone you know has any information regarding what happened to Keara, please contact one of the following:

Special Agent in Charge Michael Motsinger, Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, at (515) 725-6010 or email dciinfo@dps.state.ia.us
The State Fire Marshal Division at (515) 725-6145 or fminfo@dps.state.ia.us
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office at (712) 623-5107 or sheriff@montgomerycoia.us
The Red Oak Police Department at (712) 623-6500

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Resources:

Iowa Cold Cases website – “Keara Lee Coshow” - Case Summary Credits to Janet Franson, Sandra Coshow, Bernadette Coshow & Jody Ewing
Find a Grave website page by user Marty & Harley
www.lcotribe.com
Justice for Native Women website – posted on June 30th, 2017 by Mak
Native Women’s Wilderness website – Murdered & Missing Indigenous Women – by Felicia Bartley & Isleta Pueblo
Homeless Hub website – “Violence in Aboriginal Communities” – by Emma D LaRocque – March 1994

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The Sultan's Palace in New Orleans

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 15:00:00 -0000

Are we surprised to be back to New Orleans for another paranormal distraction? Not really, although Christie doesn't seem to remember this one. This week, we're discussing the hauntings of 716 Dauphine Street - popularly known as The Sultan's Palace or the Gardette-LePretre Mansion (which Alex butchered the pronunciation) seems to have a bit of a mysterious, and confusing past. Tune in to hear more about the local lore and reported hauntings of this NOLA location! Need a distraction? We got you.

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Resources:

In2013dollars.com
Ghost City Tours website
Merriam-webster website: Sultan definition
The National Herald – “The Grisly Tale of the Sultan’s Brother” – By Steve Frangos – May 15th, 2018
WGNO ABC News – “The Bloody Truth: The Haunted Tale of the Sultan’s Palace” – By Kenny Lopez – published May 21st, 2014 – updated August 25th, 2015
TripSavvy.com website – “The Haunted History of New Orleans’s Sultan’s Palace” – by Sharon Keating – October 25th, 2018
Parcast Network Podcast: Haunted Places – “The Sultan’s Palace” – Published on March 29th, 2018 – Created by Max Cutler, written by Brandon Boddah & Casey To-let Boddah.

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Cartoon Conspiracy Theories

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 15:00:00 -0000

Whose ready to do a deep dive and have their childhoods ruined?! Yeah, sorry about this one. This week, Alex and Christie cover 7 weirdly dark conspiracy theories of cartoons - and yes, there are surprisingly trigger warnings for this episode. Which cartoon represents the aftermath of nuclear testing? Which cartoon character is sick, potentially dying? Are Alex & Christie cartoon connoisseurs? Tune in and find out! Need a distraction? We got you.

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As discussed in the last episode about the 215 dead bodies of Tk'emlups te Secwepemc First Nation children recently found in Kamloops, here is the course Alex mentioned: https://www.ualberta.ca/admissions-programs/online-courses/indigenous-canada/index.html. If you have any additional resources you'd like to share, please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com.

Resources:

Indian Folk website – “History of Cartoons” - By: Shreya Suresh – January 19th, 2019
Mental Itch website – “The History of Cartoons”
Britannica website – “Cartoon – graphic art” – By: The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Britannica website – “Limbo” – By: The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Britannica Kids website – “Cartoons”
Oldest.org website – “9 oldest cartoons in the world”
IMBd website – “The Top 10 Highest Rated Animated Series” - by used CorleoneWarrior88 – May 16th, 2016
thetoptens.com website
Cinema Blend website – “6 Uncomfortable Cartoon Conspiracy Theories from the Corners of the Internet” – By: Mick Joest – March 3rd, 2020
Creepypasta.fandom.com – The Rugrats Theory
The Guardian website article – “Paradise lost – for the good of mankind” – By: Jack Niedenthal – August 6th, 2002
Business Insiders article – “These sinister theories will change how you feel about your favourite childhood characters” – By: Ashley Lutz – May 31st, 2012
Digital Spy article – “9 Kids’ TV show fan theories that will totally ruin your childhood, from Power Rangers to Rugrats” – by Tom Eames & Ian Sandwell – February 23rd, 2018
BBC News article – “Pooh Suffers ‘Psychological Problems’” – no author listed – Wednesday, December 13th, 2000
Fan Theories Fandom Wiki Page – author and date not listed

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Listener Distractions - Episode 1

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 16:00:00 -0000

Welcome to the first ever 'Listener Distraction' episode! The latest Weird Distraction series where Christie & Alex read submitted listener stories. What kind of stories? Well of all things weird and spooky, of course! This listener distractions include experiences at Waverly Hills Sanatorium, a ghostly neck grip, a beloved taco shop turned true crime horror, and more! If you have a story that after made you think, "that was weird" - email it to: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. You may just hear it read in episode 2! Need a distraction? We got you.

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The Unsolved Murder of Betty Shanks

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 15:00:00 -0000

"Put a sticky on the icky". This week, the girls are going back to Australia to discuss one of it's oldest cold cases - the murder of 23-year-old Betty Shanks. Betty Shanks' murder has been unsolved for almost 70 years, and has left some weird theories lingering around. Tune in to hear more about the suspects, the potential motives, and other aspects of this tragic true crime case. Need a distraction? We got you.

If you or someone you know has any factual information regarding this case, please check out: https://crimestoppers.com.au/.

As mentioned in this episode about the 215 dead bodies of Tk'emlups te Secwepemc First Nation children recently found in Kamloops, here is the course Alex mentioned: https://www.ualberta.ca/admissions-programs/online-courses/indigenous-canada/index.html. If you have any additional resources you'd like to share, please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com.

Resources:

“I Know Who Killed Betty Shanks” book by Ted Duhs – 2014 – Boolarong Press.
The Courier Mail – “The 1952 Unsolved Murder of Betty Shanks is Brisbane Sparks Battle Between Publishers of Rival Books” – By: Jeremy Pierce – October 17th, 2015.
Brisbane Times article – “Betty Shanks: An enduring mystery” – By: Tyler Moore – September 21st, 2012.
The Age article – “Search in Brisbane Murder” – Published September 22nd, 1952.
YouTube video – “The Wilston Murder – Featuring Mack Lindon” uploaded by Vision Pictures on March 2nd, 2016
Queenstown Times article – “Betty Shanks murder cracked by Ipswich author” – by Joel Gould – December 6th, 2015
The Courier Mail – “Police Tell of Wild Wilston Death Check” – February 27th, 1953
Ersi Australia map website at www.arcgis.com.
In Sight Podcast – Betty Shanks episode (republished on December 30th, 2019).
This show is no longer but if you do tune in, would recommend checking out Charlie’s new show called “Crimelines”.
News.com.au website article – “Luckiest Woman Alive” – By: Peter Handsen – October 6th, 2009
Nestheprint.com – “Betty Shanks: Australia’s Oldest Cold Case” – By Lamar Ali – April 21st, 2020
Miscarriagesofjustice.com.au website

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Kilmainham Gaol

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 15:00:00 -0000

We're off to Ireland, finally! Well... hypothetically, of course. This week Alex tells Christie about the haunting history of Kilmainham Gaol in Kilmainham, Dublin. Tune in to hear about the location's history, some of it's prisoners, and one report that seems to be out of a horror movie (and also jacking up your electric bill). Need a distraction? We got you.

Resources:

History Goes Bump Podcast – Episode 34: Kilmainham Goal – March 16th, 2015 - https://historygoesbump.libsyn.com/history-goes-bump-podcast-ep-34-kilmainham-gaol
Authentic Vacations website – The Haunting History of Kilmainham Gaol – no author listed
Heritage Ireland website - Kilmainham Gaol – no author listed
History Ireland website - Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin – By: William Cumming – Published in Gems of Architecture for Issue 3 (May/June 2016) – Volume 24
Britannica website – Great Famine – by Joel Mokyr
Britannica website – Easter Rising – by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Britannica website – Robert Emmet – by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Gov.ie website – The Executed Leaders of the 1916 Rising
Scratchable Map Ireland website - by Vera O Dwyer – July 2019
The Irish Times article – His grave is Ireland: The search for Robert Emmet’s body – by Ronan McGreevy – February 14th, 2020
Atlas Obscura website - Kilmainham Gaol – By: Queen of the goths
www.hauntedrooms.co.uk - Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin, Ireland

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The Owlman

Sun, 30 May 2021 15:00:00 -0000

This folklore episode may be on brand with how weird it is. This week, Alex & Christie discuss the cryptid-folklore-creature known as the Owlman, who was reportedly seen in the 1970's in the Mawnan/Cornwall area. Tune in to hear more about the weird sightings, the people involved, and a crucial update regarding the spider in Alex's home. Need a distraction? We got you.

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Resources:

YouTube video by One Candle Society – “The Owlman of Cornwall – One Candle Paranormal Case File” – Uploaded October 31st, 2018
YouTube video by Paranormal Junkie – “The Owlman of Cornwall” – uploaded on June 7th, 2019
YouTube video by Fareham College TV – “The Owl Man of Mawnan – A Documentary” – October 18th, 2011.
The video is a clip from a documentary produced by Matthew Sayce in 2009.
Google maps
Cornwall Live website article – “The Cornish Owlman of Mawnan Smith which has been scaring holidaymakers for 100 years” – By: Charlotte Becquart – April 18th, 2020
Lybrary.com – Tony Shiels
Artcornwall.org – “Monstermind: The Magical Life and Art of Tony ‘Doc’ Shiels” – By Andy Roberts
Cryptopia website – “OWLMAN OF CORNWALL: (ENGLAND)” – By Rob Murphy – December 3rd, 2010
Thought Catalog website article – “12 facts about owlman, the crypted in Cornwall” - by January Nelson - February 11th, 2021
University of Portsmouth website - Professor David Martill - https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/david-martill

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The Murder of Vernon Dahmer Sr & The Hauntings of Howard Memorial Hospital (Feat. Christina from the CMP Podcast)

Sun, 23 May 2021 15:00:00 -0000

Welcome to an unplanned Mississippi episode! This week, the Weird Distraction gals are joined again by the lovely Christina from the CMP Podcast to discuss a true crime case & a paranormal case from Mississippi. Alex tells the horrific murder in Forrest County of civil rights activist, Vernon Dahmer Sr., while Christina introduces a new haunted hot spot for the girls to visit - the Howard Memorial Hospital in Biloxi. So many southern distractions in one episode that you won't want to miss! Need a distraction? We got you.

As mentioned in the episode, here is the link for the NAACP: https://naacp.org/

Resources:

Google Maps
Black Past website – “VERNON DAHMER (1908-1966)” – By Derrion Arrington – April 21st, 2020
Naacp.org -- the National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People website.
History.com website article – “Voting Rights Act of 1965” – By History.com editors – updated on January 26th, 2021 (original post was on November 9th, 2009).
Hattiesburg American article – “Maybe now Dahmer’s can get answers” – By Chuck Abadie – May 29th, 1998
The Courier-Journal article – “Mississippi Grapples with 1966 Klan Murder” – By Stephanie Saul – June 21st, 1988
Renegade South article – “The Family Origins of Vernon Dahmer, Civil Rights Activist” – By Renegade South – December 6th, 2009
NY Daily News – “Mississippi KKK case from 50 years ago shows why voting is so important” – By David J Krajicek – January 16th, 2016
Find a Grave website
Famous Trails website – “Sam Bowers” – By Professor Douglas O Linder – date not posted.
Supertalk Mississippi Media website – “Forrest County Courthouse unveils Vernon Dahmer statue” – J.T Mitchell – January 7th, 2020
YouTube video – “Vernon and Dennis Dahmer | Conversations | MPB” – uploaded By the Mississippi public broadcasting on April 21st, 2016.
Book by Martin Gordon – “Count Them One by One - Black Mississippians fighting for the right to vote” - published by the University Press of Mississippi in 2010.

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The Edinburgh Vaults

Sun, 16 May 2021 15:00:00 -0000

If you're looking for a spooky Scottish location - look no further! This week, Alex guides Christie down to the Edinburgh vaults, located underneath the South End Bridge. This location has been around for over 200 years, and has just as much paranormal encounters as you can imagine. Between a creepy entity referred to as, "Mr. Boots", a suspected famous witch, and other haunts - this may be an episode you listen to with the lights on. Need a distraction? We got you!

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Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to our Patrons Tom & Bailey! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show if you please on Patreon, where you can get bonus content each more! We're also on Buy Me a Coffee. Find us on Redbubble for some Weird Distractions merch. Want to provide feedback or your own weird story to be read on air? Please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing! It's the best way to support the show (for free).

Resources:

Google maps
Atlas Obscura website – “The Blair Street Underground Vaults” – By user LRT228 and Seanetta – no date listed.
Cambridge Dictionary website.
Historic UK website – “Edinburgh Vaults” – By Claire Palmer
Historic UK website – “The Story of Burke and Hare” – By Ben Johnson
Mercat tours website
YouTube video – “World’s Scariest Hauntings S01E01 Edinburgh (Ed-In-Bur-Ruh) Vaults” - CSpi Paranormal Team – Uploaded on January 27th, 2019
Supernatural Magazine article – “Agnes Finnie: Edinburgh’s (Ed-In-Bur-Ruh’s) Most Prolific Witch” – By: Jayne Harris – no date posted.
Wandering Crystal website – “Witches in Scotland” – by Crystal
The Guardian UK website article – “Couple tied the knot – literally – in underground temple” – By Stephen Bates – Thursday September 23rd, 2004.

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The Mysterious Hessdalen Lights

Sun, 09 May 2021 15:00:00 -0000

Have you ever heard of party dots? Well, you have now. This week Alex takes us to Norway and tries to enlighten Christie about the mysterious Hessdalen lights. This odd phenomena from the 80's has opened up for some weird conspiracy theories as to what they are, and what they mean. Are they caused by a natural battery? Are they somehow related to UFO's? What does Christie know about the Northern Lights? You'll have to tune in to find out more! Need a distraction? We got you.

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Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to our Patrons Tom & Bailey! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show if you please on Patreon, where you can get bonus content each more! We're also on Buy Me a Coffee. Find us on Redbubble for some Weird Distractions merch. Want to provide feedback or your own weird story to be read on air? Please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing! It's the best way to support the show (for free).

Resources:

The Phenomenauts Podcast – The Phenomenauts: 28 – Hessdalen Lights, Taste the Mystery - May 6th, 2019
EarthSky.org - Has the ball lightning mystery been solved? - Posted by Paul Scott - June 14, 2019
Torchigin, Vladimir & Torchigin, A.V.. (2005). Phenomenon of ball lightning and its outgrowths. Physics Letters A. 337. 112–120. 10.1016/j.physleta.2005.01.044.
Visit Norway website – Facts and Fiction about the Northern Lights
Frontiers in Earth Science website article – “To investigate or not to investigate? Researchers views on unexplored Atmospheric light phenomena” – By Etienne Caron & Pouya Faridi - February 24th, 2016
Besttimetovisit.co.nz website
The Viking network website - August 14th, 2004
Science Norway website – “Little Valley – A Giant Battery?” – Arnfinn Christensen
Daily Mail website – “Has the Mystery of glowing Norwegian orbs be solved? Expert claims natural battery creates the amazing light show” – By Sarah Griffiths – May 19th, 2014
Paper written by Erling T Strand - “Using an unknown mystery as a case for teaching students information communication technologies” – date unknown – School of Computer Sciences, Ostfold College (Halden, Norway).
The Skeptoid Media website article – The Hessdalen Lights – by Brian Dunning – August 9th, 2011 --- Brian also has a podcast called the Skeptoid Podcast.
The National Geographic article – “Ball Lightening: weird, mysterious, perplexing and deadly” – By: Christina Nunez – March 5th, 2019

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The Roxbury Murders

Sun, 02 May 2021 15:00:00 -0000

Sometimes our distractions need to be educational - especially when discussing injustices. This week, Alex and Christie weave through the Roxbury murders, which took place almost 42 years ago. 13 women were murdered between January 1979 to May 1979 in Boston, Massachusetts leading the Roxbury (and surrounding areas) to be concerned about safety and protection. Because all but one victim were from a marginalized society, police and media seemingly did not pay much attention to the horrific happenings going on around the city. Need a distraction? We got you.

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Shout out to our Patrons Tom & Bailey! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show if you please on Patreon, where you can get bonus content each more! We're also on Buy Me a Coffee. Find us on Redbubble for some Weird Distractions merch. Want to provide feedback or your own weird story to be read on air? Please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing! It's the best way to support the show (for free)!

Resources:

Newspapers.com
The Yale University Press – “The Combahee River Collective” – By Adolph Reed Jr – no date posted
Boston.com article – “11 black women were murdered in Boston 40 years ago. A local article is remembering them across the city” By Dialynn Dwyer – February 20th, 2019.
The Boston Globe Article – “Eight Black Woman is Slain – Strangled with Cord” – By: Douglas S Crocket – April 28th, 1979
The Boston Globe Article – “Police pieced together victim’s final hours” by Fletcher Roberts - April 30th, 1979.
The Boston Globe article – “Woman found slain in Dorchester - the second victim in two days” - by Gerald F Weidman - April 29th, 1979
The Boston Globe Article – “Woman, 23, slain in Allston” by: Timothy Dwyer – January 1st, 1980
The Boston Globe Article – “Police Check Slain Woman’s Background” – By Fletcher Roberts – April 16th, 1979
The Boston Globe Article – “Witness: Man Seen with Victim” – by: Joseph Harvey – July 24th, 1979
Boston Globe Article – “Brown Cleared in Stinson Murder” – by: Joseph Harvey & Carmen Fields – July 28th, 1979
Boston Globe Article – “Roxbury man acquitted in slaying of nurse aide” – author unknown – May 5th, 1980
Boston Globe Article – “Boston lawyers split on impact of decision” – by Judy Foreman – July 6th, 1984
Boston Globe Article – “More Than Names” - Author not listed - April 1st, 1979
The Leader-Telegram Article – “Court to decide an illegally obtain evidence rule” - author unknown - Monday June 27th, 1983
Say Her Name website
New Women’s Times article – Volume 5 Issue 13 – June 22nd – July 5th, 1979.
Mattofboston website – “Black Lives Matter: Boston Racism: Cops, Feds and Media: Part 7 of 10” – By: Matthew T. Connolly – May 4th, 2016
Masscases.com website
The Harvard Crimson website – “Women March in Boston, Protest Roxbury Killings” By: Cheryl R. Devall – April 20th, 1979
the Harvard Crimson website – “Seven Too Many” - no author listed - April 17th, 1979
Journal de La Rena (World News Today) website – Crimes Against Black Women: Four Cases – By: La Rena – August 29th, 2007
JUSTIA LAW website – Genius V. Pepe, 986 F Supp. 668 (D. Mass. 1997)
JUSTIA LAW website – COMMONWEALTH vs. OSBORNE – 387 MASS. 488
JUSTIA LAW website – COMMONWEALTH vs. DENNIS PORTER – 384 MASS. 647
JUSTIA LAW website – Everard Genius, Petitioner. Appellant, v. Peter Pepe, Jr, Respondent, Apppelle, 50 F.3d 60 (1st Cir. 1995)
The New Yorker article – “Until Black Women are Free, None of Us Will Be Free” - by: Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor – July 20th, 2020
www.dictionary.com
The Big Book of Serial Killers by Jack Rosewood and Rebecca Lo – the Boston Strangler (pages 57 – 60)
MS Magazine article – “Black Herstory: Who is Killing Us?” – By Terrion Williamson – February 13th, 2012

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The Bigelow/Ben Lomond Hotel

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 15:00:00 -0000

Your weird friends need a hypothetical trip - why not join? This week, Alex and Christie pack their bags and head over to Ogden, Utah and learn more about a local hotel with a long history... of name changes. The former Reed hotel/Bigelow hotel/ Ben Lomond hotel seem to have a reported consistent paranormal theme throughout the years, despite the changes. Tune in to hear the "ghost-lore" and reported accidents that took place on the site, along with what really makes this one of Ogden's most haunted locations. Need a distraction? We got you. Podcast

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Resources:

Haunted Houses website – Ogden, Utah: Ben Lomond Suites
The Dead History website – The Bigelow Hotel – Ogden, Utah – by: Jennifer Jones – January 13th, 2013
National Park Service website - National Register of Historic Places Nomination – By Allen Roberts – November 14th, 1989.
YouTube video – The Haunting History of the Ben Lomond Hotel/ Bigelow Apartments – by user YepItsCat – October 26th, 2020
YouTube video – Ogden’s Most Haunted – by user Adam Salazar – January 11th, 2016
Only in Your State website article – “11 Truly Terrifying Ghost Stories That Prove Ogden is the Most Haunted City in Utah” – By: Catherine Armstrong – March 15th, 2017
Trip Advisor website – Bigelow Hotel and Residences, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member
Hotel Pro’s website – “Ben Lomond Hotel to be Rebranded as Bigelow Hotel” – by Mark Saal – February 2nd, 2017

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1 Year Podiversary Episode - Q&A Special

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 15:00:00 -0000

What better way to celebrate 1 year of Weird Distractions than putting your hosts, Christie & Alex, on the hot seat. Find out their favourite episodes, who they'd love to collaborate with, what their go to snacks are and which host thinks sweat humour is a thing. Thank you for everyones support in the last year, and all the lovely people who submitted these questions. With your support, encouragement, feedback and weirdness - we will continue to bring you more distractions! And as always, if you need a distraction - we got you. Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to our Patron Tom! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can support the show if you please on Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee. Want to provide feedback or your own weird story to be read on air? Please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing! Find us on Redbubble for merch.

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The Missing Amber Room

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 15:00:00 -0000

"A whole room?" Well, sort of. This week, Alex & Christie distract themselves with the mysterious disappearance of the gorgeous amber room panels, and the potential theories surrounding this weird historical situation. Tune in to hear if the panels are at the bottom of the sea, if they've been destroyed by Nazi's and why one theory is giving off some lost cosmonaut conspiracy theory vibes. Need a distraction? We got you.

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Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to our Patrons Tom & Bailey! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show if you please on Patreon, where you can get bonus content each more! We're also on Buy Me a Coffee. Find us on Redbubble for some Weird Distractions merch. Want to provide feedback or your own weird story to be read on air? Please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing! It's the best way to support the show (for free)!

Resources:

Radio Free Europe Radio Liberty page – “What Happened to Russia’s Amber Room?” – by RFE/RL writers – October 5th, 2020
Independent article – “Amber Room: priceless Russian treasure stolen by Nazis ‘discovered by German researchers’” – no author listed – published October 20th, 2017
Visit Petersburg website.
Smithsonian Magazine website article – “A Brief History of the Amber Room” – By: Jess Blumberg – July 31st, 2007
History.co.uk website article – “The Mystery of the Amber Room: The World’s Greatest Lost Treasure” – author not posted – date not posted
The Smithsonian Magazine website – “The Deadliest Disaster at Sea Killed Thousands, Yet It’s Story is Little-Known. Why?” – by Francine Uenuma – January 29th, 2020
The New Orleans National WW2 Museum Website – “The Sinking of the Wilhelm Gustloff” – Contributor – Robert Citino – Januaey 30th, 2020
YouTube Video – “Explained: The Amber Room” – by user: Zepherus – November 12th, 2016
Dictionary.com – Wehrmacht
The First News article – “Could Secret Entrance to Tunnel Hidden in WW2 Bunker Complex Be Hiding the Amber Room?” – by: Stuart Dowell – June 11th, 2019
Musement website – “Tours to the secrets of the underground Königsberg-Kaliningrad”

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The Death of Faith Hathaway

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 15:00:00 -0000

We're worried about the Willie's of the world. This week, Alex tells Christie the heartbreaking murder that rocked a small town community in Louisiana. The case of Faith Hathaway was only a part of a chaotic bender, where two men changed the lives of everyone they seemingly came across. Tune in to hear more details about this tragic story - such as who was all involved, what the aftermath was, and what Hollywood has to do with all of this. Trigger warning due to some intense discussions. Apologies to our Louisiana listeners for any mispronouncing of places! Need a distraction? We got you.

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Resources:

Enterprise Journal article – ‘Dead Man’ revisited – By: Alan Sayre – July 18th, 2003
The New York Times article – Louisiana Killer is Put to Death – December 29th, 1984
Crime Door app - https://crimedoor.com/
Find a Grave website - Faith Hathaway - https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/17360688/faith-colleen-hathaway
Daily World article – 25 Years Later, Detective Tells Story of Infamous Case – July 13th, 2003
Murderpedia
PBS Frontline website - WGBH Educational Foundation
Alchetron website – Robert Lee Willie – Updated December 15th, 2020.
737 F.2d 1372 – Robert Lee Willie, Petitioner-Appellant v. Ross Maggio Jr., Warden, Louisiana State Penitentiary, Respondent Appellee. – Docket number: 84-3219 – September 7th, 1984
Clarion-Ledger article – Convicted Killer Has No Regrets for Life of Drugs, Rape, Murder – December 27th, 1984 – Page 15
The Gazette – The Killer Who Boasted: I Don’t Run from Nothing – December 29th, 1984
Justia US Law website – State V. Willie
The Times-Picayune article – Victim’s parent’s watch Willie die – By: Jason DeParle – December 28th, 1984
Associate Producer Christopher Buchannan – “Louisiana: a murder, a movie and a wink”
www.sisterhelen.org
Dpedia.org
UPI Archives – “Robert Lee Willie, who mocked death by placing a…” – by Janet Plume – December 28th, 1984
theharpercollinschristian.com website – Forgiving the Dead Man Walking by Debbie Morris, Gregg Lewis
IMDB website – Dead Man Walking (1995) – Storyline written by Tad Dibbern

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The Graber Olive House (Feat. Christina from the CMP Podcast)

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 15:00:00 -0000

Bring your olive oil and some bread, because this week we have a crossover episode! Unfortunately, Christie wasn't able to join - however Alex welcomes Christina from the CMP podcast on to discuss the Graber Olive House! This family-ran business has been around for many generations, and reportedly may have a couple spirits hanging around. Tune in to hear the spooky tales from this California location, and how Alex & Christina started a new olive podcast, despite not liking olives. Need a distraction? We got you.

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Resources:

Travel Channel website: Ghost Adventures: the Graber Farm Entity
Graber Olive House website
Newspapers.com
South Ontario News article – Graber Olive House still going strong – By: Cheryl Wittman- page 35 - March 20th – 1991
YouTube video: HAUNTED GRABER OLIVE HOUSE – Uploaded by SupernaturalProductions – February 24th, 2016
YouTube video: Graber Olive House Ontario – Uploaded by InlandEmpireExplorer – January 22nd, 2014
YouTube video: Ontario California – The Historic Graber Olive House/Old Artifacts/The Cat Room!!!! – Uploaded by Jerry James - March 18th, 2019
Ghost Adventures Episode List – IMBD.COM
Ghost Adventures – Episode 11 Season 20 – The Graber Farm Entity – Aired May 7th, 2020
The Desert Sun article – Haunted Olives in Ontario – By: Kathy Strong – October 25th, 2015
Distractify article – What Happened to Mark and Debby from ‘Ghost Adventures’ It’s a Tragic Story – By Allison Cacich – May 10th, 2019
The Tongva People website by Sam Villa.
Faith Writers website.
YouTube video: My Ghost Story Caught ON Tape The Creeper – Uploaded by Sp0nGeb06 - July 10th, 2012

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The Chaotic Neutral Pooka/Púca

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 15:00:00 -0000

Time to get into horse mode! Alex tells Christie about the Pooka (also spelt Púca), and how this shape shifting, phantom fairy, folklore creature has got us wondering what it's really up to. Tune in to hear where you can find the Pooka in pop culture, why we consider it a chaotic neutral character, related festivals, and why Christie does this weeks introduction. Need a distraction? We got you.

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Resources:

Irish Central article – The Irish Legend of the Pooka – by Leo Casey – November 10th, 2020
Your Irish website - The Púca (Pooka) In Irish Folklore – May 23rd, 2020.
Paranormal Girl YouTube video – The Pooka From Irish Folklore – September 23rd, 2018
All Monsters Go to Space YouTube video - Púca Pooka Irish Mythology – January 26th, 2018
The Connolly Cove website – Digging into the Secrets of Irish Pookas
Emerald Isle website - Irish and Celtic myths and legends, Irish folklore and Irish fairy tales’ tales of Ireland - The rider of the crossroads, The Pooka – No author or date I could find
History Website article – Samhain (SAH-win) – by the History.com editors – April 6th, 2018
Puca Festival website
IMDB.com
The Cryptid Corner Podcast – The Mischievous Pooka – October 25th, 2020

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Phantom Social Workers

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 15:00:00 -0000

Don't let the title fool you - Casper isn't doing home visits. To celebrate 50 episodes, we're talking about the weird conspiracy theories around the phantom social worker phenomena that seemed to pop up all over in the 1990's. Trigger warning for this episode, as unfortunately there are some sinister theories that involve harm towards children. Need a distraction? We got you.

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Resources:

Unresolved Podcast – Phantom Social Workers – April 11th, 2018
All That’s Interesting article – The Scary Truth Behind the Phantom Social Worker Legend – By: Abby Norman – December 11th, 2016.
Healthy Way article – Here’s the Bizarre Truth Behind the ‘Phantom Social Worker’ Legend – By: Healthy Way Staff Writer – August 10th, 2017.
BBC article – How common are child abductions in the UK? – By Emma Thelwell – September 29th, 2016.
Nspcc.org.uk website

Other Podcasts that Covered This:

As mentioned, Unresolved Podcast (which I listened to)
Creepy Caffeine
Depth of Darkness
Boozed and Confused
Hypothetical Institute
If we missed any, please message us!

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The Tragic Death of Christine Harron

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 15:00:00 -0000

Tragedy can hit anywhere - even close to home for your pals at Weird Distractions. This week, Christie tells the story of teenage Christine Harron, whose life was taken far too soon back in May of 1993. This isn't a cut and dry true crime case, and may just leave you frustrated. Tune in to hear the injustices that transpired in the small town of Hanover, Ontario. Need a distraction? We got you.

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Saint Roch Cemetery #1 & #2 (RE-RELEASED)

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 16:00:00 -0000

This episode has been re-recorded & re-released for your listening pleasures!

Need to borrow some dentures? How about some roses with a hidden message? This week, the girls go to their favourite city, New Orleans (LA), to chat about one of it's many haunted locations. From a potential hellhound to a love story from beyond the grave - there's something spooky going on at Saint Roch Cemetery #1 & #2. Tune in to hear more about this reportedly haunted location, and why the dead may still be trying to connect with the living. Need a distraction? We got you!

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Resources:

Nola Catholic Cemeteries website
The History Engine website (historyengine.richmond.edu).
CDC website – Yellow Fever (wwwnc.cdc.gov).
New Orleans Historical website article – St. Roch Cemetery, Plagues, and Germans in New Orleans – by: Madison Roxanne White, Kelsey Lacourrege, Robert Daemmrich, Karen Snyder & Kathryn O’Dwyer.
New Advent website – St. Roch – newadvent.org
NOLA Very Local website article – Haunted NOLA: The plague, the promose and the ghost dog of St. Roch Cemetery – by Michael Democker – May 26th, 2020
Ghost City Tours website – The Ghosts of St. Roch Cemetery
NOLA Weekend article – The Ghosts of St. Roch Cemetery, a haunted city of the dead – By: Shan Bailey
Haunted Nation - St. Roch Cemetery - New Orleans, LA (The Shrine of Prosthetic Limbs!) – Posted by Duplechien – October 4th, 2016
Monster Wiki – Hellhound (Folklore)

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The Gilmerton Cove Mystery

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 16:00:00 -0000

This week, Alex & Christie go, 'down under' to investigate the Gilmerton Cove located nearby Edinburgh, Scotland. Was it made to be a party den? Is the holy grail there? Did smugglers once hide out there? So many questions and more are packed in this episode - so don't forget your charcuterie board and punch, because we're going on an adventure! Need a distraction? We got you.

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Resources:

Gilmerton Cove website
Britannica
BBC News Article – Scientists explore Edinburgh’s mystery cave network – By Fiona Stalker
Visit Scotland website
Inews article – “The unexplained mystery of Edinburgh’s eerie Gilmerton Cove” – by Maddy Searle – August 15th, 2017
Learn Religions website article – “Where is the Holy Grail?” – by Lisa Jo Rudy – February 25th, 2020
Sommerville History Website – Gilmerton Cove & the Knights Templar
History Scotland website article – The Knights Templar and Scotland – posted May 2013
Wandering Eye Curios Podcast – The Aberdeen Arm Mystery & Gilmerton Cove – October 8th, 2020
YouTube video – The Unsolved Mystery of Gilmerton Cove | Edinburgh's Most Highly Rated Tourist Attraction – by KnownUnknowns – January 19th, 2019
YouTube video – Mystery of Gilmerton Cove – by The Scotsman – April 26th, 2017

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The Pickering Dungeon Case & The Grim Sleeper (Feat. Selene from Not Always Polite Podcast)

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 16:00:00 -0000

Canadian podcasters have to stick together, especially with wild and weird cases out there like the ones discussed in this episode! This week, the girls are joined by the lovely Selene from the Not Always Polite podcast, where the case of the Pickering farmhouse Dungeon is broken down, along with the case of the Grim Sleeper/ Lonnie David Franklin Jr. If you're wanting some weird true crime stories .. well, we'll get to it. Need a distraction? We got you.

Podcast promos: Welcome to the Neighbourhood podcast & Not Before Coffee podcast - check them and Not Always Polite podcast out!

Resources:

Rolling Stones article: ‘Grim Sleeper’ Serial Killer: Everything You Need to Know – by Suzanne Zuppello
Los Angeles Time article – Police Raked for Handling of Prostitute Murders – by Bettina Boxall
Los Angeles Times Local website – Mapping L.A.
Los Angeles Times Local website – The Homicide Report
The Big Book of Serial Killers book by Jack Rosewood and Rebecca Lo
Criminal Mind Fandom Wiki website
Baltimore Sun article – May 5th, 2016 – Grim Sleeper Killings
The Cinemaholic article – Where is the Grim Sleeper’s Family Now? – By Kriti Mehrota
People Magazine – Convicted Grim Sleeper Serial Killer Lonnie Franklin Faces Woman He is Accused of Gang Raping When She was a Teen – by Christine Pelisek
Murderpedia - https://murderpedia.org/male.F/f/franklin-lonnie.htm
Global News article – Grim Sleeper Serial Killer found dead in California Prison Cell – by Josh Elliott
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation News Releases: Condemned Inmate Lonnie Franklin Dies.

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Haunted Quebec - The Cathedral of the Holy Trinity Church & The Fairmont le Chateau Frontenac Hotel

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 16:00:00 -0000

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.

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Resources:

HistoricalPlaces.ca website
Spotting History website
Ghost Tours of Quebec book
Parks Canada Directory of Federal Heritage
Travel & Leisure article: “The Celine Dion Suite at this Canadian Hotel will Make Your Heart Go On” by Caleigh Alleyne
Fairmont Moments website – “Spooktacular Tales of Ghosts from Fairmont”.
Abenaki Extreme article – “Chateau Frontenac Hauntings: Ghosts You Might See There” – by Steve Hutchings

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The Illuminati

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 16:00:00 -0000

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!

Resources:

Buzzfeed Unsolved: The secret Society of the illuminati
Buzzfeed Unsolved: Lizard People Conspiracy Explained – posted on YouTube on December 6th, 2019
Dayton Daily News – By Cathy Schultz - May 24th, 2009 article
The Vox Article – By Phil Edwards - January 19th, 2016 article
Britannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2020, October 30). illuminati. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/illuminati-group-designation
TedTalks video: Are the Illuminati Real? by Chip Berlet – posted on YouTube on October 31st, 2019
Live Science article – What is the Illuminati? – by Joseph Castro – September 30th, 2013
NowThisWorld YouTube video – What is the Illuminati? – posted May 17th, 2015
Episode 97 – That’s Spooky Podcast: Orange Tic Tacs - http://thatsspooky.com/
The Guardian Article - Conspiracy theorist David Icke should be banned from Australia, minister told – by Paul Karp
Wired website article: “The conspiracy theorists convinced celebrities are under mind control” - by Thomas Hobbs – May 9th, 2019
Catholic Encyclopedia through newadvent.org
BBC article – “The birthplace of the Illuminati” – by Matthew Vickery – November 28th, 2017
www.illuminatijoinonline.com

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The Disappearance of Cheryl Grimmer

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 16:00:00 -0000

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 Podcast & Murder She Spoke Podcast – Check them out!

Resources:

The Sydney Morning Herald article - "Toddler Cheryl Grimmer's accused killer allegedly confessed in 1971" - by Sarah McPhee – published July 27th, 2017 -https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/toddler-cheryl-grimmer-s-accused-killer-allegedly-confessed-in-1971-20180727-p4zu40.html
BBC News article - "Cheryl Grimmer: Murder charge in toddler's 1970 disappearance dropped" - February 15th, 2019 - https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-47247973
Bristol Live article by Alexander Brock
NSW government website - the disappearance of Cheryl Grimmer - https://www.police.nsw.gov.au/can_you_help_us/rewards/1000000_reward/disappearance_of_cheryl_grimmer

Justice for 3-year-old Cheryl Grimmer: https://chng.it/Xtfcf7Ynwr

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Crybaby Bridges

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 16:00:00 -0000

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.

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Resources:

The Akron Beacon Journal – by Mark J Price – published October 29th, 2000
The Akron Beacon Journal – by Bill Osinski – published August 25th, 1985
Ohio Haunted Houses website - https://www.ohiohauntedhouses.com/
Strange and Spooky website by James A Willis – Egypt Road Crybaby Bridge
The Occult Museum article – Weeping Waters: 5 Most Legendary Crybaby Bridges in America -http://www.theoccultmuseum.com/weeping-waters-5-legendary-crybaby-bridges-america/
Texas Escapes website - http://www.texasescapes.com/
Texas folklore society Facebook page – Post made on October 17th, 2019
Only in Your State website page – by Jamie Alvarenga – March 2nd, 2017
MidCounty Chronicle article – Spooky Legend Lives On – by Carl Cunningham Jr – October 28th, 1998 - http://www.wtblock.com/wtblockjr/spooky.htm
The Dead History website article – Cry Baby Bridge – Bear River City – by Jennifer Jones – October 31st, 2015 - https://www.thedeadhistory.com/blog/cry-baby-bridge-bear-river-city

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Lost Cosmonauts

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 16:00:00 -0000

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.

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Resources:

Encyclopedia Astronaut Astronautix website - http://www.astronautix.com/
Smithsonian article - “Ivan Ivanovich and the Persistent Lost Cosmonaut Conspiracy” - by Thomas Ellis
Aerospaceweb.org
Webarchive.org website – Science Fiction Convention in Seattle (1961) speech - by Robert Heinlein
Gadsden Times article - “Oberth Believes Astronauts Lost” - dated December 10th, 1959
Russia Beyond article - “Was Gagarin Really the First Man in Space?” By Nikolav Shevchenko – March 18th, 2020
Angelsbarcelona.com article: Sputnik, 1997 (http://angelsbarcelona.com/en/artists/joan-fontcuberta/projects/sputnik/105)

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Weird Distractions presents the Pineapple Pizza Podcast - The Tragic Myth of Oedipus, King of Thebes

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 16:00:00 -0000

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

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Robert Bennett Jr aka "The Handcuff Man"

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 16:00:00 -0000

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.

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Resources:

http://wikimapia.org/9385476/Robert-Bennett-The-Handcuff-Man-Serial-Killer
https://www.trutv.com/library/crime/serial_killers/weird/handcuff/3
Atlanta Eater article - “Memory Lane” by Sonia Chopra – January 2013
Murderpedia - https://murderpedia.org/male.B/b/bennett-robert-lee.htm

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The Mysterious Life of Helen Duncan

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 16:00:00 -0000

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.

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Resources:

Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helen_Duncan
Daily Record article: “From ectoplasm to ‘dead’ aunts – the real story of Scotland’s last convicted witch” By Anna Burnside - November 7th, 2019 - https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/ectoplasm-sunken-ships-dead-aunts-20827851

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The Folklore Surrounding Elves

Sun, 27 Dec 2020 16:00:00 -0000

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.

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Resources:

Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elf
Live Science article - "A History of Elves" - Benjamin Radford - October 31st, 2017 - https://www.livescience.com/39689-history-of-elves.html

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The Lawson Family Christmas Murders

Sun, 20 Dec 2020 16:00:00 -0000

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.

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The London Grand Theatre & Tranquille Sanatorium (Feat. Selene from Not Always Polite Podcast)

Sun, 13 Dec 2020 16:00:00 -0000

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 out your, "nope" button as there are definitely some spooks and scares in this crossover episode!

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Resources:

Infotel article - ‘The deep, dark and mysterious history of Tranquille Sanatorium and psychiatric institution’ - by Jenna Wheeler - https://infotel.ca/newsitem/the-deep-dark-and-mysterious-history-of-tranquille-sanatorium-and-psychiatric-hospital/it64157
In 2013 dollars website - https://www.in2013dollars.com/
Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tranquille_Sanatorium
History of Tranquille blog - by Jordan Keats
Small Cities, Big Issues article - “Thrown Out into the Community: the Closure of Tranquille” - by Diane Purvey
History Goes Bump in the Night Podcast – Episode 41: Tranquille Sanatorium - https://historygoesbump.libsyn.com/history-goes-bump-podcast-ep-41-tranquille-sanatorium
Haunted Canada 4: More True Tales of Terror by Joel A Sutherland - https://books.google.ca/books?id=kcQJAwAAQBAJ&pg=PA69&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q&f=false

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Michael Wayne Ryan & The Rulo Cult

Sun, 29 Nov 2020 16:00:00 -0000

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.

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Resources:

Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_W._Ryan
KETV NewsWatch 7 YouTube video - Sister of Condemned Man’s Victims Fights Death Penalty – dated February 21st, 2012
News Press Now website article - “Discovery Investigation to air Rulo-cult story” - by Joey May – February 20th, 2017 - https://www.newspressnow.com/news/local_news/discovery-investigation-to-air-rulo-cult-story/article_2a294976-b600-5409-b1b4-f57df066e9da.html
Murderpedia - https://murderpedia.org/male.R/r/ryan-michael-wayne.htm
Oxygen article - “Former Cult Members Recall Grisly Details Of Sodomy-Torture-Murder Of Young James Thimm On A Farm In Nebraska” – on February 24th, 2019 - https://www.oxygen.com/deadly-cults/crime-time/former-cult-members-recall-grisly-details-of-sodomy-torture-murder-of-young

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Spirit Photography (Feat. Emily of Emily McCracken Photography)

Sun, 22 Nov 2020 16:00:00 -0000

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.

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Resources:

Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spirit_photography
BBC article - The Intriguing History of Ghost Photography - by Howard Timberlake – June 30th, 2015
YouTube video: “How to take GHOST PHOTOS – Creepy Photography Tips with Gabriel Biderman” - uploaded by B&H Photo Video – October 30th, 2019 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_rC_8jrd5E

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This Man

Sun, 15 Nov 2020 16:00:00 -0000

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.

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Resources:

Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/This_Man
Thisman.org - http://www.thisman.org/oldsite/
Facebook group, “This Man” - https://www.facebook.com/This-Man-256644691053661
That's Spooky Podcast - Episode 28: Super Cute Time - http://thatsspooky.com/

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Anders Behring Breivik

Sun, 08 Nov 2020 16:00:00 -0000

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.

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Resources:

Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anders_Behring_Breivik
Anders Behring Breivik Biography by Biography.com Editors – published April 2nd, 2014
BBC News - Norway attacks: the victims – March 15th, 2016 - https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-14276074
CNN article - Norway Terror Attacks Fast Facts – Wednesday, July 29th, 2020 - https://www.cnn.com/2013/09/26/world/europe/norway-terror-attacks/index.html

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The Empress Hotel

Sun, 01 Nov 2020 16:00:00 -0000

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.

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Resources:

Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Empress_(hotel)
CTV Vancouver article – Man claims to have spotted ghostly, ‘Lady in Red’ at Vancouver Hotel – Saturday, May 27th, 2013
Flight Centre article by Kara Byrne – “The Ghostly Guests of the Empress Hotel” dated October 31st, 2014
Haunted Places Podcast, hosted by Greg Polson – Fairmont Empress Hotel - https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/haunted-places/fairmont-empress-hotel-KjpPQEuFbYw/
West Coast Living Canada website – The Empress: A Haunted Hotel – article by Patricia Jordan - June 8th, 2013 - https://westcoastlivingcanada.com/2013/06/08/the-empress-a-haunted-hotel/
Sun cruise media website article – The Lady in Red: The Ghost of the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver – by Dennis Begin - November 11th, 2019 - https://suncruisermedia.com/Home/rv-travel/lady-in-red-Hotel-Vancouver/

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Mid-Week Mini Spooks: Cropsey

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 15:00:00 -0000

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.

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Area 51

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 15:00:00 -0000

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!

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Resources:

Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Area_51
Time Magazine article - “Area 51 is the Internet’s Latest Fascination. Here’s Everything to Know About the Mysterious Site” - by Jasmine Aguilera - July 17th, 2019 - https://time.com/5627694/area-51-history/
Conspiracy Theory Podcast – hosted by Carter Roy and Molly Brandberg through the Parcast Network - Published January 31st, 2018 and February 7th, 2018 - https://www.parcast.com/conspiracy
Astronomy Website - Reports of Rising UFO Sightings Have Been Extremely Exaggerated - Eric Betz - October 2nd, 2020 - https://astronomy.com/news/2020/10/reports-of-rising-ufo-sightings-are-greatly-exaggerated

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Mid-Week Mini Spooks: Mary Rutherford's Grave

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 15:00:00 -0000

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.

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Sister Tadea Benz & Johnny Frank Garrett

Sun, 18 Oct 2020 15:00:00 -0000

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.

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Resources:

Cosmopolitan article - “The Halloween Costume Everyone Was Wearing the Year You Were Born” - by Carine Lavache - September 13th, 2019 - https://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/g12267541/the-halloween-costume-everyone-was-wearing-the-year-you-were-born/
Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Frank_Garrett
Murderpedia - https://murderpedia.org/male.G/g1/garret-johnny-frank.htm
The Last Word documentary - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FnFqq6x_zY
UPI.com article – achieved article from August 26th, 1982 – “Nuns who found sister Tadea Benz dead in her…” - https://www.upi.com/Archives/1982/08/26/Nuns-who-found-Sister-Tadea-Benz-dead-in-her/3024399182400/
Here’s the Fucking Twist blog – by fellow Canadian, Krystin - https://heresthefuckingtwist.com/2019/10/22/true-crime-tuesday-the-nun-killer/
Blood Shed Books website - http://www.bloodshedbooks.com/tour.php?category=Garrett%27s+Death+Row+Letters

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Mid-Week Mini Spooks: Boogeyman

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 15:00:00 -0000

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.

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Annabelle

Sun, 11 Oct 2020 15:00:00 -0000

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.

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Mid-Week Mini Spooks: Bloody Mary

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 15:00:00 -0000

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!

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Project Pegasus

Sun, 04 Oct 2020 15:00:00 -0000

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.

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Resources:

Cult of weird website - https://www.cultofweird.com/science/time-travel-project-pegasus/
University Today website article written by Jason Major
Gaia Article written December 22nd, 2017
Express article written by Laura Deauville
Projectpegasus.net website
YouTube video uploaded by Comic Revelations – Andrew D Basiago – Project Pegasus and the Advent of Time Travel
YouTube video – Good Mythical Morning “3 Real Lifetime Travelers”.

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The Many Crimes of Samuel Little

Sun, 27 Sep 2020 15:00:00 -0000

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 the FBI at: www.fbi.gov or at 1-800-225-5324 (or your closest FBI office). Please also considering donation to: http://www.endthebacklog.org/.

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Resources:

Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Little
Sky News article - "Samuel Little: Who were the victims of America's worst killer?" - by Tom Gillespie - October 8th, 2019 - https://news.sky.com/story/samuel-little-who-were-the-victims-of-americas-worst-serial-killer-11830628
FBI website - October 6th, 2019 - https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/samuel-little-most-prolific-serial-killer-in-us-history-100619
Oxygen article - "What Murder Did Serial Killer Sam Little Go To Trial For, Years Before Finally Facing Justice?" - by Courtney Brogle - April 12th, 2020
Oxygen special, “Catching a Serial Killer: Sam Little” - https://www.nbc.com/catching-a-serial-killer-sam-little/video/catching-a-serial-killer-sam-little/4148660
Biography.com - Sam Little - By Eudie Pak - December 5th, 2019 - https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/samuel-little
Sinisterhood Podcast - Episode 78: Samuel Little - https://www.sinisterhood.com/shownotes/episode-78-samuel-little
Wink News article – Psychologist describes Samuel Little as ‘serial sexual’ killer
- reported by Sydney Persing and written by Jack Lowenstein - October 14th, 2019 - https://www.winknews.com/2019/10/14/psychologist-describes-samuel-little-as-serial-sexual-killer/
Los Angeles Times article - L.A. serial killer gets 3 life terms, screams, ‘I didn’t do it!’
- by Marisa Gerber - September 25th, 2014 - https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-la-serial-killer-sentenced-life-terms-20140925-story.html
The Cut article - How Serial Killer Samuel Little Was Caught - by Jillian Lauren - December 20th, 2018 - https://www.thecut.com/2018/12/how-serial-killer-samuel-little-was-caught.html
Cleveland 19 article – ‘Tracing serial killer Samuel Little’s Northeast Ohio roots: They didn’t know who the hell was doing it” - by Sara Goldenberg- Updated: Nov. 7, 2019 - https://www.cleveland19.com/2019/11/05/tracing-serial-killer-samuel-littles-northeast-ohio-roots-they-didnt-know-who-hell-was-doing-it/

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The Sallie House

Sun, 20 Sep 2020 15:00:00 -0000

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.

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Resources:

Ghost fandom website - https://ghosts.fandom.com/wiki/The_Sallie_House
Visit Atchison website - https://visitatchison.com/highlight/sallie-house
Ghost Adventures Season 10 Episode 6 - https://www.metacritic.com/tv/ghost-adventures/season-10/episode-6-sallie-house
Haunting History video (YouTube): Season 2 Episode 3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccs3lKhCbmI
Thought Catalog website article - "Sallie House: America's Most Haunted House?" by Jerome London - May 23rd, 2019
“Heartland ghost AKA Sallie house haunting” YouTube video – of the Sightings episode – uploaded by Barry Conrad

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The Mysterious Death of Rey Rivera

Sun, 13 Sep 2020 15:00:00 -0000

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.

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Resources:

Radiotimes website article: “What happened to Rey Rivera? Theories around the Netflix Unsolved Mysteries case”.
Wikipedia – Death of Rey Riveria
Marie Claire online article wrriten by Katherine J Igoe (July 4th, 2020) – “What did Rey Rivera’s Mysterious Note Actually Mean?”
Greeley Tribune article by T.M. Fasano (May 30th, 2006) – “Baltimore police say man’s death probable suicide”
Unsolved Mysteries series on Netflix – ‘Mystery on the Rooftop’ episode - https://www.netflix.com/ca/title/81026055
Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/hj7w5c/stunned_by_rey_rivera_clue_that_no_one_seems_to/
Entertainment Weekly article by Rosey Cordero: Unsolved Mysteries co-creator shares update on Rey Rivera case - July 7th, 2020 - https://ew.com/tv/unsolved-mysteries-terry-dunn-meurer-rey-rivera-update/
Bustle article by Rebecca Patton: 7 Reddit Theories About Rey Rivera’s Cryptic Unsolved Mysteries - July 21st, 2020 - https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/rey-rivera-note-theories-unsolved-mysteries
Freemasons in Edmonton Alberta, Dominion Lodge website - #117 - https://www.dominionlodge.ca/

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Evelyn Dick

Sun, 06 Sep 2020 15:00:00 -0000

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.

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Resources:

Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evelyn_Dick
Murderpedia - https://murderpedia.org/female.D/d/dick-evelyn.htm
Internet Archive Wayback Machine website
Evelyn Dick website - https://evelyndick.com/
‘The Torso Murder: The Untoled Story of Evelyn Dick” by Brian Vallee - https://www.amazon.ca/Torso-Murder-Untold-Story-Evelyn/dp/1552633403
‘Canada: ONTARIO: The Dick Affair” Time Magazine article - October 28th, 1946 - http://content.time.com/time/subscriber/article/0,33009,804014,00.html
“A Killer Vanishes” by Charlie Gillis – Maclean’s Magazine – March 15th, 2005
“A Moment in Time” – The Globe and Mail article by John Allenmang – March 16th, 2011
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The Pirates House in Savannah, Georgia

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 15:00:00 -0000

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.

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Resources:

Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pirates%27_House
Ghost city tours website - https://ghostcitytours.com/savannah/haunted-places/haunted-restaurants/pirates-house/
https://www.georgiahauntedhouses.com/real-haunt/the-pirates-house.html
Savannah Magazine article, “Beneath the Surface” – March 15th, 2017 - https://www.savannahmagazine.com/beneath-the-surface/
YouTube video by John Ward: Exploring the HAUNTED Pirate’s House of Savannah Georgia (posted three years ago)
YouTube video by Mayra Gonzalez: The Haunted Pirate House – Savannah, GA - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfPd_JUX5H0
YouTube video by Paralopedia: Most Haunted Places in Savannah

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Celebrity Conspiracy Theories - Part 1

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 15:00:00 -0000

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.

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Marsha P. Johnson

Sun, 16 Aug 2020 15:00:00 -0000

PAY IT NO MIND! This week, Alex and special first guest, Maggie, chat about Marsha P. Johnson – a trailblazer in the LGBTQ+ community whose death is raising a lot more questions then answers. Alex & Maggie will dive into Marsha’s history and the efforts made since their death to make sure that the flame behind Marsha’s story never dies out. Need a distraction? We got you.

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Listener discretion is advised. Have feedback or a story recommendation? Please email us at weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. While on the web, please consider educating yourself or donating to the following:

- https://www.aclu.org/

- https://transequality.org/

- https://www.campuspride.org/resources/16-ways-to-be-a-transgender-advocate-and-ally/

- https://www.rainbowrailroad.org/takeaction

- https://www.canadahelps.org/en/explore/charities/category/social-services/sub-category/lesbian-gay-bi-trans-queer/

- https://www.diversitybestpractices.com/news-articles/22-lgbt-organizations-you-need-know

- https://witnesschange.org/donate/

- https://pridefoundation.org.au

Resources:

Wikipedia - Marsha P. Johnson - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marsha_P._Johnson
Netflix documentary – ‘The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson’ - https://www.netflix.com/ca/title/80189623
Mirror article - "Marsha P Johnson's mysterious death as Stonewall riots legend found floating in river” - written by Tamara Davidson - June 19th, 2020 - https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/marsha-p-johnsons-death-tragic-22206980
Where Love is Legal website - https://whereloveisillegal.com/
New York Times article: Marsha P Johnson by Sewell Chan - https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/obituaries/overlooked-marsha-p-johnson.html
Human Rights Campaign website (https://www.hrc.org/resources/violence-against-the-transgender-community-in-2019)

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Hales Bar Dam

Sun, 09 Aug 2020 15:00:00 -0000

This week, Christie tells the spooky tale of Hales Bar Dam. A dam that was, 'damned' from the beginning. Do you think this place is haunted? Would you be able to handle ghost children? Tune in and find out!

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Yuba County 5

Sun, 02 Aug 2020 15:00:00 -0000

This conspiracy theory will surely tug on your heart strings and have you asking, "What happened?'. Alex & Christie dive into the mysterious Yuba County 5 and the potential theories as to what happened. Where is the remaining fifth member, Gary Mathias? Why did they go home the way they did? Who was the lady that Joe reportedly saw them with? Lots of questions with lots of possible answers - listen and decide for yourself! Need a distraction? We got you.

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Resources:

YouTube video: The Strange Disappearance of The Yuba County 5 – America’s Dyatlov Pass Incident – by Top Mysteries (posted Apr 5, 2019).
Wikipedia - Yuba County Five - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yuba_County_Five
YouTube video: The Bizarre Disappearance of The Yuba County 5 by Kendall Rae - October 28th, 2019) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bL1oBB8LUNg
Mental Floss website article: 'Bizarre as Hell': The Disappearance of the Yuba County Five - BY JAKE ROSSEN - March 16th, 2018
“Out in the Cold: Were 4 mentally disabled men set up to die in the California woods?” – Article by Benjy Egel - https://account.sacbee.com/paywall/subscriber-only?resume=226544615
Newspapers.com
The Charley Project website: Gary Dale Mathias - https://charleyproject.org/case/gary-dale-mathias

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Tony & Susan Alamo - The Alamo Christian Foundation

Sun, 26 Jul 2020 15:00:00 -0000

She's just got that confidence, y'know?! Hope you're ready for a long true crime story folks - as Christie & Alex talk about the American cult once known as, "The Alamo Christian Foundation". The 'foundation' was formed by clout chasers, Tony & Susan Alamo. Need a distraction? We got you.

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Resources:

Wikipedia - Alamo Christian Foundation - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alamo_Christian_Foundation
Find a Grave website - Tony Alamo - https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/179128235/tony-alamo
Find a Grave website - Susan Alamo - https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7272149/susan-alamo
Southern Poverty Law Centre: CHRISTHIAON COIE SPEAKS OUT ABOUT HER STEPFATHER, TONY ALAMO - https://www.splcenter.org/fighting-hate/intelligence-report/2008/christhiaon-coie-speaks-out-about-her-stepfather-tony-alamo - 2008 Spring Issue - March 01, 2008
“The Alamo Christian Foundation – Tony Alamo”: Pacast Podcast, “Cults” - https://www.parcast.com/cults

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McRaven Mansion

Sun, 19 Jul 2020 15:00:00 -0000

Spook me babe! Are you ready to hear about the reported hauntings at the McRaven Mansion, located in Vicksburg, Mississippi? The girls go down south to chat about this marvellous home - so marvellous that some of its previous owners don't want to leave! Need a distraction? We got you.

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Resources:

Wikipedia - McRaven House - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McRaven_House
McRaven Home website - https://www.mcraventourhome.com/
Clouded in History website - https://www.cloudedinmystery.com/mcraven-house-vicksburg-ms.html
And That’s Why We Drink – Episode 128: A Lasagna House and Scrapbooks of Destruction - https://www.stitcher.com/show/and-thats-why-we-drink/episode/e128-a-lasagna-house-and-scrapbooks-of-destruction-62552262
Ghost Adventures – “Hauntings of Vicksburg: McRaven Mansion” – October 7th, 2015 - Travel Channel

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The Conspiracies around the Men in Black

Sun, 12 Jul 2020 15:00:00 -0000

Guess who's back - back again? No, it's not slim shady - it's the gals from WDP! This week Alex and Christie briefly scratch the surface of the reported encounters with the MIB - or, Men in Black! Don't assume genders, but do assume that this story will give you the heeby jeebies! Need a distraction? We got you.

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Resources:

Wikipedia - Men in Black - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Men_in_black
Buzzfeed Unsolved; “The Creepy Real-Life, ‘Men in Black’” YouTube video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2KKUcxAdjc
The Free Dictionary Website: Men in Black (MIB)
Thought Catalog article by Jacob Geers – “9 Freaky Encounters With The Real ‘Men In Black’ That’ll Seriously Give You The Creeps” - https://thoughtcatalog.com/jacob-geers/2016/04/creepy-stories-of-the-real-men-in-black/ - Updated September 13th, 2021

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Robert Pickton

Sun, 05 Jul 2020 15:00:00 -0000

Hopefully you're not eating pork while listening to this episode, as Christie breaks down the disturbing story of Robert Pickton aka the 'Pig Farmer'. The girls chat injustices, annoyances and 'Pig-Pourri'. So buckle down, grab a drink and get ready. Need a distraction? We got you.

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Rolling Hills Asylum

Sun, 28 Jun 2020 15:00:00 -0000

Do you have a favourite haunted location? This week, the girls talk about one of theirs - a paranormal hotspot located in East Bethany, New York - the Rolling Hills Asylum! Breaking down the history, reported occurrences and personal experiences from this location - this is jam pack with all kinds of spooks to get you distracted!

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Resources

Rolling Hills Asylum website - https://www.rollinghillsasylum.com/
“The Shadowy Spirits of Rolling Hills Asylum” youtube video by: Buzzfeed Unsolved - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejFccNmL15g
The Grave Talks podcast: Rolling Hills Asylum - https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-grave-talks-haunted-parano-626221/episodes/rolling-hills-asylum-haunted-p-29174480
“The Worlds Most Haunted Hospitals” book by Richard Estep - https://www.amazon.ca/Worlds-Most-Haunted-Hospitals-Institutions/dp/1632650266
“Spirits reach out as Rolling Hills Asylum” YouTube video from WKBW TV (Buffalo, NY) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_hP4qnesJg
“Rolling Hills Asylum” YouTube video from WIVBTV - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyF98y6VMB8
Weird New Jersey website article: The Haunting of Rolling Hills Asylum - https://weirdnj.com/stories/rolling-hills-asylum/
Ghost Adventures Season 04 Episode 02 Rolling Hills Sanitarium - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1742225/

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Disney Conspiracy Theories

Sun, 21 Jun 2020 15:00:00 -0000

Would you rather find a full chronologically frozen body or head? Do the clouds in the Lion King really spell out SFX? The girls take some weird turns from online conspiracy theories about Walt Disney and his works. Hopefully no ones childhood movie favourites were harmed after listening to this episode!

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Resources:

Wikipedia - Walt Disney - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walt_Disney
IMDB.COM - https://www.imdb.com/find?q=disney+movies&ref_=nv_sr_sm
Goalcast website
Insider article - "9 conspiracy theories about Walt Disney that have been proven false" - by Gabbi Shaw - December 4th, 2017
MusicMagpie Blog/website - https://www.musicmagpie.co.uk/blog/2018/03/29/10-shocking-conspiracy-theories-about-disney-movies/
PBS Article by Dr. Howard Markel: December 17th, 2018
Youtube: Shane Dawson’s video: Scary Disney Myths! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GooVUDM0XyI
Huffpost article - “Finally, the truth about Disney’s hidden sexual messages revealed” - by Bill Bradley - January 14th, 2015 - https://www.huffpost.com/entry/disney-sexual-messages_n_6452666
LAist article - "10 Disneyland Urban Legends, Some of Them True" - by Juliet Bennett Rylah - August 21st, 2015 - https://laist.com/news/entertainment/disney-conspiracy

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The Crimes of William H. Harvey

Sun, 14 Jun 2020 15:00:00 -0000

10 episodes in and Alex finally admits she just can't read. All jokes aside, this episode the girls tackle a true crime story out of Guelph, Ontario (Canada) that was recommended by listener, Jessica W! William Harvey faced financial and emotional hardship, but who knew that would lead him to embezzle from his employer's client and do other despicable things? Tune in to find out more about this weird tale. Need a distraction? We got you.

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Resources:

Wellington Advisor article: Harvey trial involved embezzlement, murder, execution - https://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/harvey-trial-involved-embezzlement-murder-execution/
Guelph Mercury article: Murders in 1889 almost ‘unmanned’ Guelph Police chief - https://www.guelphmercury.com/news-story/5957939-murders-in-1889-almost-unmanned-guelph-police-chief/
https://www.newspapers.com/

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Haunted Toronto - Mackenzie House and Gribaltar Point Lighthouse

Sun, 31 May 2020 15:00:00 -0000

What's better than one spooky location? Two! This week the girls are going to Toronto to chat about the Mackenzie House and Gribaltar Point Lighthouse, located on Toronto Island. From toilets flushing themselves, ghostly face slaps to a ghostly voice that doesn't want you to leave - these two stories will provide spooks you want! Need a distraction? We got you.

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Resources:

Wikipedia - Mackenzie House - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mackenzie_House
Wikipedia - Gribaltar Point Lighthouse - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gibraltar_Point_Lighthouse
Article: “Mackenzie House: Could this be Toronto’s most haunted home?” By Melanie Zettler for Global News, posted: October 30, 2018
Toronto-ist Article: The Spooky Story Behind the Gibraltar Point Lighthouse By: Erin Sylvester - https://torontoist.com/2017/08/spooky-story-behind-gibraltar-point-lighthouse/
Paranormal Seekers website - http://www.theparanormalseekers.ca/

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The Badge Man & The Three Tramps

Sun, 24 May 2020 15:00:00 -0000

The girls explore the rabbit holes of possibilities surrounding the two other mysterious identities from the 1963 J.F.K assassination. Who was the Badge Man and the Three Tramps? Did they have something to do with the assassination? Was Woody Harrelson's dad involved somehow? Is vodka the culprit for the girls misreading of words in this episode? You have to listen to find out! Need a distraction? We got you.

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Resources:

Wikipedia - The Badge Man - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Badge_Man
Wikipedia - The Three Tramps - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_tramps
JFK-online.com

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Katherine Knight

Sun, 17 May 2020 15:00:00 -0000

They've gone from Canada, to the United States, to England and now.. down under! The girls are back to chatting true crime in this tale of Australia's Katherine Knight - who had a very different taste for home decor and well, let's just say had a different cooking style that may be hard to digest. This one is a DOOZY - you've been warned, weirdo's. Need a distraction? We got you.

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Resources:

Wikipedia - Katherine Knight - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katherine_Knight
Murderpedia - https://murderpedia.org/female.K/k/knight-katherine.htm
Documentary: Katherine Knight: Cannibal, Psychopath, Mother & Wife
Podcast: And That’s Why We Drink – Episode 17 - Flo & Frankenstein and Christine Has Another Stroke - https://podcasts.apple.com/ee/podcast/17-flo-frankenstein-and-christine-has-another-stroke/id1204570053?i=1000385912270
Podcast: Cult Liter – Episode 14 - Katherine Mary Knight - https://podtail.com/en/podcast/cult-liter-with-spencer-henry/episode-14-katherine-knight/

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The Enfield Poltergeist

Sun, 10 May 2020 15:00:00 -0000

Ever wonder what the difference is between a ghost and a poltergeist? Well Christie & Alex just so happen to break it down this week as they discuss the Enfield Poltergeist - a story that would later be depicted through the movie, "The Conjuring 2". Tune in to hear about furniture moving mysteriously, people found sleeping in weird places, and remind you that a piece of lego to the face can easily be avoided by not using Ouija Boards. Need a distraction? We got you.

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Resources:

Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enfield_poltergeist
Scared to Death Podcast by Dan Cummins - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scared-to-death/id1477287015
History Vs. Hollywood website – The Conjuring 2 - https://www.historyvshollywood.com/reelfaces/conjuring-2-enfield-poltergeist/
BBC Documentary: The Enfield Poltergeist - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0641x05
Higgypop websites article: “After 40 Years The Enfield Poltergeist Is Still Britain's Best Ghost Story” dated AUGUST 03, 2017
“The difference between ghosts, poltergeists & demons that will clarify which supernatural entities you should be terrified of” Bustle article by Nina Kahn – Oct. 18th, 2018 - https://www.bustle.com/p/the-difference-between-ghosts-poltergeists-demons-that-will-clarify-which-supernatural-entities-you-should-be-terrified-of-12607216

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The Boy in the Box

Sun, 03 May 2020 15:00:00 -0000

Don't be fooled by the title, this story is not for the faint of heart. This week, Alex & Christie are back to conspiracy theories and try to tackle the theories around the Boy in the Box - a sad story of a young boy who was found in a box back in the winter of 1957 in Philadelphia. Was it the Memphis man? Is Martha's story true? You'll have to tune in to find out for yourself. Need a distraction? We got you.

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Resources:

Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boy_in_the_Box_(Philadelphia)
Buzzfeed Unsolved video (via YouTube): The Mysterious Death of The Boy in The Box - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnxfuvRHKDk

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Russell Williams

Sun, 26 Apr 2020 14:00:00 -0000

Well, we're back in Canada for another too-close-to-home story for the girls. This week, Alex & Christie are back to true crime with the weird, definitely distracting story of Russell Williams - a Canadian military superstar who would plague the Durham Region in Ontario between 2007-2010. Need a distraction? We got you.

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Resources:

Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russell_Williams_(criminal)
Above Suspicion – The Fifth Estate Series – CBC special
Murderpedia - https://murderpedia.org/male.W/w/williams-russell.htm
Canadian Crimeopedia
CBC article/post – “Col. Russell Williams timeline” – posted Mar 31, 2010.
Durham Region article – “Crown details what happened to Marie France Comeau on her final night” - October 19th, 2010.
The Globe and Mail – “The case against Colonel Williams: he took videos of the crimes” by Alex Tavshunsky (Tav-shun-skee) posted on October 8th, 2010.

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The Crescent Hotel

Sun, 19 Apr 2020 17:00:00 -0000

We're here for a weird and spooky time this week! Alex and Christie discuss the history and reported ghosts of the Crescent Hotel, located in Eureka Springs. From a ghost of a man who died during it's construction to a ghost who just wants to make sure you have some butter, to the reported sightings of one fake doctor - things are about to get weird. Need a distraction? We got you.

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Resources:

The Grave Talks podcast – Episode 11 by Tony Brueski - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-grave-talks-haunted-paranormal-supernatural/id1350586048
Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crescent_Hotel_(Eureka_Springs,_Arkansas)
Encyclopedia of Arkansas website - https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/
Crescent Hotel website - https://crescent-hotel.com/
The History Behind 'America's Most Haunted Hotel' By EMMA WILSON, dated October 22nd, 2010
Legends of America Website - https://www.legendsofamerica.com/ar-crescenthotel/
Ghost Adventures (TV show) – Episode 7 season 18 – Crescent Hotel – aired June 8, 2019
Ghost Hunters (TV Show) – Episode 23 season 2 - Eureka Springs, Arkansas – Crescent Hotel – aired on October 19, 2005

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Umbrella Man & the Babushka Lady

Sun, 19 Apr 2020 16:00:00 -0000

In this second episode of Weird Distractions, the girls take a quick look at two mysterious identities involved with the JFK assassination. Who was the umbrella man? And who was Babushka Lady? Tune in to hear some of the weird and wild conspiracy theories about both identities. Listener discretion is advised.

Weird Distractions is a weekly podcast that rotates between true crime, conspiracy theories, paranormal stories & more to provide what some may consider a, 'weird' distraction from everyday life. For feedback, case suggestions or just to drop a hello - you can email Alex & Christie at weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. Love the show? Consider leaving us a rating & review on your favourite podcast platform.

Resources:

Wikipedia - Babushka Lady - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babushka_Lady
Wikipedia - Umbrella Man - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umbrella_man_(JFK_assassination)
McAdam's Kennedy Assassination Home Page Index - https://mcadams.posc.mu.edu/russ/jfkinfo2/jfk4/witt.htm
Buzzfeed Unsolved Video – “The Suspicious Assassination of JFK” - 29 Sept 2017 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDZweMXXY6Y

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Roch Thériault & the Ant Hill Kids Cult

Sun, 19 Apr 2020 15:00:00 -0000

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Resources:

Gabrielle’s Memoir on Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/LAlliance-brebis-GABRIELLE-LAVALLEE/dp/2894314175/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1655078550&refinements=p_27%3AGABRIELLE+LAVALLEE&s=books&sr=1-1
Investigation Discovery Website- “Roch Thériault: The Horrifying Savagery (& Home Surgery) Of Canada's Most Violent Cult Leader” - by Hana Michiea - September 28th, 2017 - https://discoveryplus.com/ca
YouTube documentary - “Cult Leader Roch Moïse Thériault - The Deadly Messiah Crime Documentary” – produced by Lynn Booth, Stephanie Symns and directed by Bonny Lou Wagner and Lara Fitzgerald
Wikipedia - Roch Thériault - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roch_Th%C3%A9riault
Murderpedia - https://murderpedia.org/male.T/t/theriault-roch.htm
The Cult Liter Podcast by Spencer Henry - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cult-liter-with-spencer-henry/id1436376574?mt=2
Cults Podcast - by Greg Polcyn & Vanessa Richardson - Parcast Network - https://www.parcast.com/cults
Maclean’s article titled, “THE ANT HILL KIDS” written by Paul Kaihla and Ross Laver dated February 8th, 1993
Mayo Clinic website - “Peptic Ulcer” - By Mayo Clinic Staff - https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/peptic-ulcer/symptoms-causes/syc-20354223
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease website - “Dumping Syndrome” - By: Anita P. Courcoulas, M.D., M.P.H., University of Pittsburgh - https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/dumping-syndrome#:~:text=Dumping%20syndrome%20is%20a%20group,your%20stomach%20to%20your%20duodenum
Times of India website - “Taurus Personality Traits: All the secrets you need to know” - Updated: Jun 30, 2021 - https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/astrology/zodiacs-astrology/taurus-personality-traits-all-the-secrets-you-need-to-know/articleshow/83975836.cms#:~:text=Taurus%20natives%20have%20a%20strong,enraged%2C%20they%20can%20be%20terrifying
New York Daily News article - “Canadian ‘messiah’ formed horrifying doomsday cult after ulcer surgery left him with chronic pain” - By Mara Bovsun - February 4th, 2018 - https://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/canadian-messiah-formed-doomsday-cult-ulcer-problems-article-1.3797931
Melton, J. Gordon and Smylie, James Hutchinson. "Adventist". Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 Aug. 2021, https://www.britannica.com/topic/Adventism - Accessed 12 June 2022
Mental Floss article - “4 Cults You Might Not Know About” - By Kara Kovalchik - February 16th, 2010 - https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/23978/4-cults-you-might-not-know-about

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