Episode 249: Profundity Yours - Part 2
She publishes countless videos online, creating a complex word salad of new age and quasi-religious claims, amassing followers and funds by selling counseling sessions and accepting online donations. But former followers and family members of those lost to the group claim that its leader - the so-called Commander of the Galactic Federation of Light - is actually manipulating traumatized people ...
1hr 47m Aug 02, 2023
1hr 47m
Freaky Friday: Episode 71 (Best Of)
We're on vacation this week, so we've curated five memorable stories from you. The last entry is our answer from our recent Live Q&A where we were asked for our own FF story.  Please enjoy! Click here (https://www.sinisterhood.com/freakyfriday) to submit your odd but true stories. Click here (https://www.patreon.com/sinisterhood) to sign up for our Patreon and receive hundreds of hours of bonu...
1hr 4m Jul 28, 2023
1hr 4m
Episode 248: Profundity Yours - Part 1
A group of newcomers descended on a tiny east Texas town with their strange beliefs as their leader posted increasingly odd videos online claiming to be the reincarnation of Jesus Christ and also an extraterrestrial star commander of a galactic spaceship. They caught the eye of a journalist on TikTok reporting on cults, but once the group went viral, unsavory details about its leaders' past eme...
1hr 17m Jul 26, 2023
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Freaky Friday: Episode 70, feat. Professor Greg Jackson of History That Doesn't Suck Podcast
Our guest today is Professor Greg Jackson, best known as the creator, host, and head writer of the US history podcast, History That Doesn't Suck. Each episode, the professor brings you the basics of what an American should, but possibly doesn't, know (or has forgotten) about history. Full disclosure, he told us we could call him Greg, but we kept calling him Professor. There's also nothing mor...
1hr 26m Jul 21, 2023
1hr 26m
Episode 247: The Ariel School UFO Incident - Part 2
News of aliens visiting the Ariel School spread far and wide, leading to more attention on the nature of UFOs and extraterrestrial encounters. Some skeptics weren’t convinced, and those professionals involved paid the professional price. Were the kids misled by professionals, all part of a big hoax, or were they selected as vessels for an intergalactic message? This week’s episode is the Ariel ...
1hr 6m Jul 19, 2023
1hr 6m
Freaky Friday: Episode 69
I Lived Next Door to a Wife Murderer; Stalker vs Me vs Metal Pipe?!; White Rock Tragedies; I Survived: The Bermuda Triangle; Uncles William, Michael, and Wayne, and the Bigfoot; The Spaghetti-Haired Business Man of the Night Links: https://www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/2022/06/24/man-found-fatally-stabbed-at-valley-view-park-in-far-north-dallas/ (https://www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/2022/06/2...
59m Jul 14, 2023
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Episode 246: The Ariel School UFO Incident - Part 1
Dozens of school children were at play, enjoying the sunshine one September day in 1994. They saw a silver craft and were met by strange looking men who sent messages in their head. When the children told their teachers and adults what happened, they were met with both skepticism and genuine belief. Once a major news organization, an expert in UFOlogy, and an Ivy League researcher got involved,...
1hr 23m Jul 12, 2023
1hr 23m
Freaky Friday: Episode 68, feat. Corinne and Sabrina, of Two Girls One Ghost Podcast
This week we talk to Corinne and Sabrina, the hosts of Two Girls One Ghost. Two Girls One Ghost is a paranormal comedy podcast and calls itself "The most haunted podcast in America." We had so much fun chatting with Corinne and Sabrina about some haunted encounters they've heard about from listeners, a shadowy childhood memory, and an experience with astral projection. We're so excited for you...
1hr 22m Jul 07, 2023
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Episode 245: The Tragic Death of Audrey Mestre, Part 2
After meeting and marrying her hero, Audrey Mestre became a champion free diver in her own right. But one stormy day in October, it all came to a tragic end. When the waves settled, some were suspicious of her husband, and one filmmaker took those suspicions to the extreme. This week’s episode is The Tragic Death of Audrey Mestre - Part 2. Related media: Netflix: No Limit https://www.netflix...
1hr 31m Jul 05, 2023
1hr 31m
Best of Patreon - 24
If you aren't subscribed to our Patreon, we wanted to give you a glimpse of what we've got going on. This mega-mix of clips brings you some of our favorite segments from the month of May. Subscribe today to get full segments plus hundreds of hours of past content. Today you'll hear: Judge Christie (Listener Edition): The Case of the Soggy Suitor, Repulsive Recipes, and Towel Tussle: https://w...
36m Jun 30, 2023
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Listen Now: Suspect "Five Shots in the Dark"
Leon Benson spent more than half of his life, a total of 24 years, in an Indiana state prison for a murder he didn't commit. Despite the lack of physical evidence and a questionable eyewitness identification, he was convicted. But new realities start to come to light when attorney Lara Bazelon takes up his case and is determined to secure Benson's release. Season three of Suspect, co-produced b...
6m Jun 30, 2023
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Freaky Friday: Episode 67
I Live in a Murder House; Always Dangerous for Women; The Muhfugga in the Attic; My Parrot Had a Story to Tell; Am I a Ghost Whisperer?; and Does a Corn Skull Qualify as a Cryptid? Click here (https://www.sinisterhood.com/freakyfriday) to submit your odd but true stories. Click here (https://www.patreon.com/sinisterhood) to sign up for our Patreon and receive hundreds of hours of bonus content...
1hr 1m Jun 30, 2023
1hr 1m
Episode 244: The Tragic Death of Audrey Mestre, Part 1
The media called them the Beauty and the Beast of competitive free diving. This power couple achieved depths deeper than any humans before them, all without any assistive equipment. But when passion turns to obsession, the results can be deadly. This week's episode is The Tragic Death of Audrey Mestre, Part 1. Related media: Audrey Mestre - The Truth Behind the Deep (HD)  https://web.archive...
1hr 18m Jun 28, 2023
1hr 18m
Freaky Friday: Episode 66
Stories this week: DMT and Connection to More; Someone Was in This House Too?; A Bread-Based Meat Warlock in Toronto; and Terrifying Ghost Encounter Click here (https://www.sinisterhood.com/freakyfriday) to submit your odd but true stories. Click here (https://www.patreon.com/sinisterhood) to sign up for our Patreon and receive hundreds of hours of bonus content. Click here (https://www.sinist...
46m Jun 23, 2023
46m
Episode 243: The Dallas Cephalopod Conspiracy
Home of the Cowboys, site of the JFK assassination, burgeoning metropolis, and birthplace of Sinisterhood. Dallas, Texas has made a name for itself in various ways throughout the years, but one radical street artist has been pushing a conspiracy that the city and its founders aren’t exactly what they seem. This week's episode is - the Dallas Cephalopod Conspiracy. Click here (https://www.sinis...
1hr 1m Jun 21, 2023
1hr 1m
Freaky Friday: Episode 65
My Child Shares DNA With A Serial Killer; A Less Crimey True Crime Story; Welp... That Was Close; Stranger Danger; Printer Access in the Afterlife?; and The True Story that gave my 8th Grade English Teacher Nightmares Click here (https://www.sinisterhood.com/freakyfriday) to submit your odd but true stories. Click here (https://www.patreon.com/sinisterhood) to sign up for our Patreon and recei...
56m Jun 16, 2023
56m
Episode 242: McGruff the Crime Dog
Starting in the 80s, kids were given a directive by a rumple-coated anthropomorphic canine: Take a bite out of crime! This ad campaign permeated schools and television commercials in an effort to reduce crimes against kids. Its status as an advertising icon is legendary, but its efficacy as a crime prevention tool is questionable. This month’s minisode is McGruff the Crime Dog. Click here (htt...
57m Jun 14, 2023
57m
Freaky Friday: Episode 64, feat. Em and Christine of And That's Why We Drink
We've done it again! We sat down with two of our favorite people and ended up taking over the whole episode. This week is a takeover by And That's Why We Drink! We sat down with Em and Christine of the popular paranormal true crime podcast and talked encounters with ghosts, interrupted toilet visits, and a serious beef with Zak Bagans. Click here (https://www.sinisterhood.com/freakyfriday) to...
1hr 5m Jun 09, 2023
1hr 5m
Episode 241: Lake City Quiet Pills - Reddit's First Unsolved Mystery
Many people believe that the most illegal things happening online happen on the dark web. But starting in 2009, users on the Front Page of the Internet discovered a mystery, unraveling hidden messages to find references about hit jobs and assassinations. Did these online sleuths uncover a mercenary ring hiding in plain sight? Or were they led down a rabbit hole with no end? This week's episode ...
1hr 26m Jun 07, 2023
1hr 26m
Best of Patreon - 23
If you aren't subscribed to our Patreon, we wanted to give you a glimpse of what we've got going on. This mega-mix of clips brings you some of our favorite segments from the month of April. Subscribe today to get full segments plus hundreds of hours of past content. Today you'll hear: Dear Sinister: Adults Only Shower; 25 Year Old Maid, A Fart Framin' Afoot?: https://www.patreon.com/posts/dea...
37m Jun 03, 2023
37m
Freaky Friday: Episode 63, feat. Morgan and Taylar of Creeps & Crimes
This week we're bringing you a little something different - a Creeps and Crimes Take Over! We sat down with Morgan and Taylar of the podcast Creeps and Crimes. Morgan covers conspiracies and supernatural cases, while Taylar covers true crime cases. We had so much fun together, we ended up talking for over an hour. They each shared a Freaky Friday story. We also discussed our mutual love for Do...
1hr 17m Jun 02, 2023
1hr 17m
Episode 240: The Wow! Signal
On a quiet night in August 1977, at an empty lab in Ohio, something extraordinary happened. For 72 seconds, a high frequency signal came through on a special radio telescope. When the signal was discovered, it began a decades-long search for its source. Did we get a message from extraterrestrials? This week’s episode is: The Wow! Signal. Click here (https://www.sinisterhood.com/shownotes/episo...
1hr 27m May 31, 2023
1hr 27m
Freaky Friday: Episode 62, feat. Molly Lambert
There's Someone In The House; Creepy/sad coincidence; Haunted Summer Camp; The Time A Ghost Gave Me An UTI (UIC Edition); Camping Cryptid Encounter, Unwanted Guest, or Just a Woodland; and special a guest story from Molly Lambert host of the podcast HeidiWorld and Deckheads on Twitch! This week we chatted with Molly Lambert. Molly is a writer and podcaster based in Los Angeles. She currently c...
1hr 25m May 26, 2023
1hr 25m
Episode 239: The Squonk
In the tree-covered forests of Pennsylvania and the northeastern United States lurks a monster described as being of “so sensitive a nature as to shed tears if its feelings are injured.” Once the thing of lumberjack legends, this squishy, soft-hearted cryptid has moseyed its way into all our hearts. If you find yourself in this beast's preferred habitat, the sounds of winds whistling in the woo...
1hr 13m May 24, 2023
1hr 13m
Freaky Friday: Episode 61, feat. National Park After Dark
Mother's intuition; The time my asshole father saved me from the guy at church; Doppelganger almost ruined my life; Eddie Munster was Accused of Murdering my Great Uncle; and special guest stories from Cassie and Danielle hosts of the podcast National Park After Dark, a podcast for the morbid outdoor enthusiast. This week we chatted with Cassie and Danielle from National Park After Dark. We go...
1hr 26m May 19, 2023
1hr 26m
Episode 238: The Unsolved Murder of Lindsay Buziak - Part 3
In February 2008, 24-year-old real estate agent Lindsay Buziak was brutally murdered. Police searched for her killers but found themselves unable to make any arrests for over 15 years. The internet took interest, and social media posts along with entire websites sprung up dedicated to solving the case. Then, new advances in forensic technology sparked hope, and left everyone asking - Will Linds...
1hr 32m May 17, 2023
1hr 32m
Freaky Friday: Episode 60
A North Texas Backroads Terror; My Best Friends Murder, and the Importance of Feminism; Brains are weird; Possessed Roommate; I used to have psychic superpowers but I therapied them away??; and New Cryptid Sighting at McKinney Falls State Park Brain Image Link: https://youtu.be/Z1DVyZ2JBqo (https://youtu.be/Z1DVyZ2JBqo?fbclid=IwAR2eXzziXpB36zru5iM3xTNiEbFwNmYTuYunro2dfe9hqlPWgQxe0B5IMbA) Clic...
1hr 8m May 12, 2023
1hr 8m
Episode 237: The Unsolved Murder of Lindsay Buziak - Part 2
A vibrant, beloved real estate agent was savagely murdered during a showing by two mystery buyers. The crime rocked the Victoria area and left police searching for clues. Days turned to weeks, which turned into years, and it seemed the authorities were running out of ways to bring her killers to justice. This week’s episode is The Unsolved Murder of Lindsay Buziak - Part 2. Click here (https:/...
1hr 23m May 10, 2023
1hr 23m
Freaky Friday: Episode 59
A missing woman, a detective, my therapist, and me; The time I thought I was gonna be murdered on a Texas backroad; Real estate can be frightening; Crime Fighting Dad; Connection with my past life?; and Case of Mistaken Cryptid Sighting Past Life Regression Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIcd5jlarqk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIcd5jlarqk&fbclid=IwAR11ikXp7kjE6p6zaHKAiC7ta74P9bDSh...
48m May 05, 2023
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Episode 236: The Unsolved Murder of Lindsay Buziak - Part 1
In a quiet suburb on idyllic Vancouver Island, Lindsay Buziak was a promising young real estate agent showing a million dollar home to a pair of eager new clients. But what happened next shocked the town and has left investigators without answers for a decade and a half. What led to the young woman’s slaying and why was she targeted? This week’s episode is The Unsolved Murder of Lindsay Buziak ...
1hr 9m May 03, 2023
1hr 9m
Freaky Friday: Episode 58
The time my true-crime mind may have saved my life; Less Freaky, More "Fuck Yeah"; Creepy elevator man and a helpful ghostie; A Spooky Shaman Encounter; and special guest stories from Andrew Tate host of the podcast Let’s Not Meet, a true horror podcast, and co-host of Odd Trails, an anthology of true paranormal stories. Our guest this week is Andrew Tate…NOT that one. Andrew is the host of Le...
1hr 23m Apr 28, 2023
1hr 23m
Best of Patreon - 22
If you aren't subscribed to our Patreon, we wanted to give you a glimpse of what we've got going on. This mega-mix of clips brings you some of our favorite segments from the month of March. Subscribe today to get full segments plus hundreds of hours of past content. Today you'll hear: Listener AITA: Gift Gaffe, Masticating Menace, and Streaky Sheets Unpopular Opinions (Listener Edition): Mois...
33m Apr 27, 2023
33m
Episode 235: The Murder of Marty Duram & The Story of Bud the Hero Parrot - Pt II
A beloved dad, husband, son, and neighbor, Marty Duram was found shot to death at his Michigan home in 2015. His wife was present at the scene, but after eight months, no arrest had been made. The only witness willing to speak was Marty's 19-year-old African grey parrot, Bud. What was Bud saying? Would the authorities listen? Does it even matter when the only witness to a crime is an animal? Th...
1hr 12m Apr 26, 2023
1hr 12m
Freaky Friday: Episode 57
Tales from the Court Clerk; Haunted Playhouse; Possessed By An Entity; More tales of the mall; and special guest stories from Tyrella and Tori, co-hosts of the podcast Killer Queens! This week for our guest stories segment, we are joined by Tyrella and Tori, co-hosts of the podcast Killer Queens. With coverage in Cosmo and Marie Claire, Killer Queens has been making waves in the podcast space ...
1hr 19m Apr 21, 2023
1hr 19m
Episode 234: The Murder of Marty Duram & The Story of Bud the Hero Parrot - Pt I
A dad, husband, new grand-dad, and proud parrot owner, Marty Duram had no idea one day in May 2015 would be his last. When his body was found, police were startled when his wife, Glenna Duram lying shot beside him, sat up and began talking. However, the possible victim later seemed more likely to be involved. While his family waited for justice, his feathered friend was squawking for justice. T...
1hr 19m Apr 19, 2023
1hr 19m
Freaky Friday: Episode 56
I Am Now Reminded That I Was Stalked; A Spooky Shaman Encounter; Trafficking at the Library; He broke my heart... Thank God!; Dead Body in a Storage Unit; The Night of the Caped Crusader and His Husky Cohort - The Paulding Light; and a special guest stories from Haley and Andrea, co-hosts of the podcast Inhuman! Our FF guest story this week comes from Haley and Andrea, co-hosts of the podcast ...
1hr 1m Apr 14, 2023
1hr 1m
Episode 233: The Pope’s Exorcist - Father Gabriele Amorth
For thirty years, this man performed more exorcisms than anyone else, serving as the go-to demon hunter for the Vatican. He even allowed a Hollywood director to film one of the battles with darkness. His life is even the subject of a new horror film, but is this renowned evil fighter the real deal? This week’s episode is The Pope’s Exorcist: Father Gabriele Amorth. Vote for us for the 2023 Web...
1hr 33m Apr 12, 2023
1hr 33m
Freaky Friday: Episode 55
College murderer encounter; Don’t Be So Quick To Judge; Ghosty Friends Encounter; Creepy Airbnb in Fayetteville AR; That time I almost shit my pants and probably ruined a lot of people’s “brunch”; and a special guest story from Vikki Petraitis. This week we are joined by Vikki Petraitis. Vikki is a bestselling, award-winning true crime author with twenty years experience at her craft. She has ...
1hr 34m Apr 07, 2023
1hr 34m
Episode 232: The Bermuda Triangle
Swirling seas, massive waves, and no land for miles. The beaches in this area draw tourists year round, but the waterways leading between them have been feared as some of the most deadly in the world. Are the deadly incidents caused by human nature, wicked weather, or something more sinister? This week’s episode is The Bermuda Triangle. Vote for us for the 2023 Webby Awards now through April 2...
1hr 33m Apr 05, 2023
1hr 33m
Freaky Friday: Episode 54
My Experience as Part of the Lockdown Generation; My Father's Insane Survival Story; Where do you think we went when we lost an hour of time?; Connecticut's Sky Trumpets?; Security Ghost Puppy and More Storage Stories! Click here (https://www.sinisterhood.com/freakyfriday) to submit your odd but true stories. Click here (https://www.sinisterhood.com/liveshows) for information and tickets for o...
1hr 27m Mar 31, 2023
1hr 27m
Episode 231: The Life and Death of Drew Thornton and Cocaine Bear - Part 2
Drew Thornton leapt out of a plane at 7,000 feet with a giant bag of cocaine strapped to his waist. What happened next has become the stuff of legends. A federal investigation, a tourist attraction, and now a major motion picture. What happened to the real cocaine bear and what is the legacy of the man who created it? This week’s episode is The Life and Death of Drew Thornton and Cocaine Bear -...
1hr 15m Mar 29, 2023
1hr 15m
Best of Patreon - 21
If you aren't subscribed to our Patreon, we wanted to give you a glimpse of what we've got going on. This mega-mix of clips brings you some of our favorite segments from the month of February. Subscribe today to get full segments plus hundreds of hours of past content. Today you'll hear: r/aita: Picky Eater, More Than a Mom, and Bathroom Bully Dear Sinister: Landlord from Hell, Drama for Doro...
33m Mar 24, 2023
33m
Freaky Friday: Episode 53
My dad's encounter with the Armaduchie; Where the hell did we stumble into??; High School, Livestock, and Meth; That time my husband found a little girl in the fog; Creepy Rhododendron Airbnb!; and Good Samaritan Fail! Click here (https://www.sinisterhood.com/freakyfriday) to submit your odd but true stories. Click here (https://www.sinisterhood.com/liveshows) for information and tickets for o...
1hr 2m Mar 24, 2023
1hr 2m
Episode 230: The Life and Death of Drew Thornton and Cocaine Bear - Part 1
A wealthy man of power. A tempting and valuable but highly illegal product. An insatiable lust for thrills, money, and power. Along with a crew of southern gentlemen, they used their connections and cash to run the largest guns for drugs ring in the United States’ history. What happened next has inspired one of the most exciting monster movies of 2023. This week’s episode is The Life and Death ...
1hr 31m Mar 22, 2023
1hr 31m
Freaky Friday: Episode 52
My Experience With the Urantian Cult; Crime and Weirdness of the Storage Industry; When your timelines glitch and twist; I accidently Cleaned a Crime Scene; Sliding Doors Moment With Nightclub Shooting; and What Happens When We Turn a Blind Eye Click here (https://www.sinisterhood.com/freakyfriday) to submit your odd but true stories. Click here (https://www.sinisterhood.com/liveshows) for inf...
1hr 3m Mar 17, 2023
1hr 3m
Episode 229: Sky Trumpets
In 2009, when Apple introduced video capabilities on its iPhone 3GS and other phones followed suit, the ability of everyday folks to notice and film unexplained phenomenon skyrocketed. Suddenly, when a strange incident occurred, there were cameras in every pocket to capture it. The timing was perfect, as beginning in 2008, people around the world started hearing strange sounds coming from the s...
1hr 28m Mar 15, 2023
1hr 28m
Freaky Friday: Episode 51
Ode to an Encounter; Sunday Scaries(t); Psychic Powers and My Past Life; My Anti-depressant Caused Hypnagogic Hallucinations and My Mother In Law Jumped into a Car Full of Teenage Boys; Inspired by Last Week’s Freaky Friday Boston Marathon Bombing Story; and "The Ole' Murderer on the Loose Joke." Click here (https://www.sinisterhood.com/freakyfriday) to submit your odd but true stories Click h...
58m Mar 10, 2023
58m
Episode 228: The Urantia Book - Inspiration for Sleepytime Tea
Over 1 billion cups of Celestial Seasonings' Sleepytime tea have been sold, but many are unaware of its founder’s inspiration: a fringe religion with extraterrestrial ties created by a pair of Chicago doctors who had some controversial thoughts on how to improve humanity. Click here (https://www.sinisterhood.com/shownotes/%20episode-228-the-urantia-book-inspiration-for-sleepytime-tea) for this...
1hr 16m Mar 08, 2023
1hr 16m
Freaky Friday: Episode 50
I Saw Peter Madsen's Arrest; My Old Church Was Harboring a Fugitive and a Sex Pest; Lunatic in Miami; The Creepy Guy at the Gas Station; I Survived Childhood in the 80s/90s, Barely; My Encounter with a SWAT Team Click here (https://www.sinisterhood.com/freakyfriday) to submit your odd but true stories Click here (https://www.sinisterhood.com/liveshows) for information and tickets for our 2023 ...
59m Mar 03, 2023
59m
Episode 227: The Murder of Kim Wall - Part 2
Kim Wall went aboard a homemade submarine with an eccentric inventor, Peter Madsen, thinking the trip would last just a few hours. The final text she sent on board would be the last anyone heard from her. Authorities combed waters, meanwhile, the last person she was with changed his story time and again. Soon her family was left to learn the truth of what happened. Click Here (https://www.sini...
1hr 35m Mar 01, 2023
1hr 35m