Best Morbid Curiosity Podcasts (2024)

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Halloween Special: 'Perfect Skin' by L.J. Stanton 11:06

8m ago11:06

11:06

Happy Halloween! In celebration, Hallie is proud to present Perfect Skin, a short horror story, written exclusively for the MCP by author L.J. Stanton. This audiobook will be free for everyone for two weeks. After that, it will only be accessible to patrons of the MCP. CW: Body horror, pregnancy horror, birth horror…

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Morbid Curiosity: The Salem Witch Trials pt. 2 - Executions 37:41

1h ago37:41

37:41

In the beginning of 1692, young women in Salem village began experiencing strange symptoms, which were soon blamed on witchcraft. The girls began accusing neighbours of bewitching them, escalating the situation. More and more young women became afflicted and more townsfolk were accused. 19 people were eventually executed. In this second instalment,…

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What drives our morbid curiosity 50:26

5d ago50:26

50:26

‘Tis the season for ghouls, goblins, witches and ghosts. Halloween can be traced back to the Celts who marked the start of the cold, dark winter with bonfires, costumes and ritual celebrations to ward off the dead. Coming up, why do we like to be frightened? Why do so many of us enjoy horror movies and roller coasters, devour crime stories and read…

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Minisode 3 - The Miniest of Sodes 11:44

6h ago11:44

11:44

In this very short episode Genevieve waxes on the current state of affairs. We will return to the 1800s next week, and especially in 2 months.

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The art and imagination of Leonardo da Vinci 50:14

6h ago50:14

50:14

Leonardo da Vinci was more than a great artist, famous for The Last Supper and Mona Lisa. He was a draughtsman, an engineer, a scientist, a sculptor and an architect. He had a voracious curiosity and believed that real understanding was best found in nature, not in a musty library. He didn’t complete half the paintings he started and left behind th…

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Not Today Satan, World Peace Please, Dragging A**! 55:03

4d ago55:03

55:03

Sarah hopes for serenity and Heather is punchy. THANK YOU to our Patrons! Please consider directly supporting us at Patreon for ad-free episodes, access to our Discord server, and all around good vibes as you help us keep the lights on. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hsgd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Ep. 17 - Marvelous and Alarming Madness 31:50

1h ago31:50

31:50

On today's episode, Genevieve pulls out a few articles from the Illustrated Police News Law Courts and Record: volumes between 1871 and 1875. She'll provide you with your Weekly Dose of Blood, a very concerning case of 2 men either infected with rabies, or turning into werewolves - it’s a bit unclear, a Frenchman nearly eaten alive by rats, a grizz…

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Timothy Snyder on freedom and democracy 50:26

12d ago50:26

50:26

There’s a lot of talk about fascism as we count down the final days of a contentious and consequential presidential election. Members of former President Trump’s administration have told journalists that Trump has fascist beliefs, admires dictators and has contempt for the U.S. Constitution. Trump has promised he will prosecute his enemies and orde…

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Throwback: All Hallows Eve 2014 2:16:26

2h ago2:16:26

2:16:26

1 - Intro 2 - Glae Bastards - Dead Voices on Air 3 - Five Minutes to Midnight - State of the Union 4 - Wreath of Barbs (Instinct Primal Remix) - Wumpscut 5 - Zombies (Frenzy Scanner Graveyard remix) - Herve 6 - Stab - Aesthetische 7 - Dead Inside (DYM) - The Ludovico Technique 8 - Die Motherfucker Die (Die Twice Remix by Noisuf-X) - Suicide Command…

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Bonus Episode! - A little Hallowe'en Candy 24:10

8h ago24:10

24:10

On today's minisode, Genevieve reads her 3 favorite spooky Victorian Halloween poems! Edgar Allan Poe's, The Raven, Lake of the Dismal Swamp by Thomas Moore, and The Broomstick Train or the Return of the Witches by Oliver Wendell Holmes.

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Horror Addicts: Halloween Special - What Scares You? 1:17:27

1h ago1:17:27

1:17:27

HorrorAddicts.net Season 19 #HorrorCon * Episode# 243 Horror Hostess: Emerian Rich Intro Music by: Valentine Wolfe ************************************ 243 | Halloween Special, What Scares You? | Fleischkrieg GUESTS: Mike Bennett, Penelope Flynn, Rish Outfield, Shannon Lawrence http://traffic.libsyn.com/horroraddicts/HorrorAddicts243.mp3 Find all a…

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Morbid Curiosity: The Salem Witch Trials pt. 1 - Accusations 34:10

7h ago34:10

34:10

In the beginning of 1692, young women in Salem village began experiencing strange symptoms, which were soon blamed on witchcraft. The girls accused three women of bewitching them, but instead of resolving the case, the matter only escalated. More young women were afflicted and more townsfolk were accused, and 19 people were eventually executed. In …

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Horror Addicts: Horror Band Throwdown 38:22

1d ago38:22

38:22

HorrorAddicts.net Season 19 #HorrorCon * Episode# 242 Horror Hostess: Emerian Rich Intro Music by: Valentine Wolfe ************************************ 242 | Horror Band Throwdown | Scary Black GUESTS: Jack Mangan, Tara Vanflower, R.L. Merrill http://traffic.libsyn.com/horroraddicts/HorrorAddicts242.mp3 Find all articles and interviews at: http://w…

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Ep. 16 - Happy Hallowe'en! 35:36

3d ago35:36

35:36

Today’s episode will contain absolutely delightful, bone-chillingly fascinating Victorian Halloween traditions, as well as a few more creepy-eepy Victorian house histories and hauntings. References for today's episode: https://gaslampfoundation.org/victorian-halloween-traditions-now-thats-scary/ https://www.grunge.com/1056548/what-victorian-hallowe…

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#058 - Divorce with Dr. Barbara Kelly 57:34

2d ago57:34

57:34

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with psychologist Dr. Barbara Kelly about the topic of divorce. They discuss the reasons why people pursue divorce, common causes of communication breakdown in a relationship and how to avoid them, strategies for detaching from an intimate partner, and how to manage divorce effectively when chil…

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Fall Musings, Curve Balls, We Can All Relate! 45:08

3d ago45:08

45:08

Sarah seeks good mojo and Heather gets creative. THANK YOU to our Patrons! Please consider directly supporting us at Patreon for ad-free episodes, access to our Discord server, and all around good vibes as you help us keep the lights on. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hsgd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Salem Witch Trials pt. 2 - Executions 36:25

9d ago36:25

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In the beginning of 1692, young women in Salem village began experiencing strange symptoms, which were soon blamed on witchcraft. The girls began accusing neighbours of bewitching them, escalating the situation. More and more young women became afflicted and more townsfolk were accused. 19 people were eventually executed. In this second instalment,…

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Ep. 15 - Among the Dead Men 37:20

11d ago37:20

37:20

In today's episode, Genevieve will be diving back into your favorite grizzly, hideous, at times very witty, and fabulously illustrated Victorian publication - The Illustrated Police News Law Courts and Record. She'll discuss a creepy German law, Revolutionary war skeletons found in walls, coffins for lifeboats, and a journalist’s detailed report on…

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Family estrangement and reconciliation 50:47

12d ago50:47

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Psychologist Joshua Coleman was estranged from his young adult daughter after his divorce, remarriage and the start of a new family. She said he had let her down and she didn’t feel like a priority in his life. She cut off contact, which Coleman said was the most painful experience of his life. They did reconcile after a few years and now Coleman t…

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Ep. 14 - Mannequins in the Attic 37:49

17d ago37:49

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On today's episode, Genevieve discusses the creepiest Victorian haunted house she could find: The Villisca Axe murder house. She talks about both the chilling backstory and the hauntings. References for today's episode: https://adelaidehauntedhorizons.com.au/haunted-villisca-ax-murder-house-ghosts/ https://murderhouse.com/ https://www.reddit.com/r/…

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Curious Visitors, BFF Energy, Holy Jumping Spiders! 48:54

17d ago48:54

48:54

Sarah shares a sweet memory and Heather’s head is in the clouds. THANK YOU to our Patrons! Please consider directly supporting us at Patreon for ad-free episodes, access to our Discord server, and all around good vibes as you help us keep the lights on. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hsgd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo…

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Exploring the human-canine bond 50:23

19d ago50:23

50:23

Millions of people share their lives with dogs, opening their homes and hearts to their canine companions. It’s a partnership that goes back thousands of years. We love and care for them, feed and groom them and they give us joy, loyalty and what feels like unconditional love. Today we examine the dog-human connection from both perspectives and loo…

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The Salem Witch Trials pt. 1 - Accusations 32:54

1M ago32:54

32:54

In the beginning of 1692, young women in Salem village began experiencing strange symptoms, which were soon blamed on witchcraft. The girls accused three women of bewitching them, but instead of resolving the case, the matter only escalated. More young women were afflicted and more townsfolk were accused, and 19 people were eventually executed. In …

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Cemetery Confessions: Goth Drama: An Interview with Veronika Sorrow 1:55:46

1M ago1:55:46

1:55:46

Our conversation this month takes many a twist and turn as we cover the life and times of Veronika Sorrow. From her dark origins, to her Siouxsie Sioux cover band, her 80's retro shop MeowMeowz, and her eventual departure from the goth scene. MeowMeowz: meowmeowz Nocturna: nocturnasiouxsie Support us on Patreon: https://pateron.com/cemeteryconfessi…

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2010: All Hallows Eve 1:41:26

1M ago1:41:26

1:41:26

It’s spooky season! In honor of a dreary Autumn, I’m releasing some old mixes from my days on The Requiem Podcast. A fun little throwback. 1 - Intro 2 - Haunted - Voidwork 3 - Who's Afraid - Alan Black 4 - Things That Never Die - Cindergarden 5 - Fatal Love (Cultur Kutur Remix) - Essexx 6 - Dead - Yendri 7 - Every Day is Halloween (Razed in Black R…

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Minisode 2 - Coffin-Shaped Boxes and Unbearable Cliffhangers 22:17

23d ago22:17

22:17

On today's episode, Genevieve will discuss coffin-shaped boxes in mysterious huts, a case of suspended animation, a struggle in an elevator with a lunatic, and some other disturbing, little “Items of interest” as they’re called in the 1878 volume of The Illustrated Police News Law Courts and Record which are indeed very interesting items. We’ll als…

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Giant Skeleton Season, AI Slop, You Do You! 47:12

24d ago47:12

47:12

Sarah gets spooked and Heather is allergic to cats. THANK YOU to our Patrons! Please consider directly supporting us at Patreon for ad-free episodes, access to our Discord server, and all around good vibes as you help us keep the lights on. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hsgd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio…

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The case for hopeful skepticism and the science of human goodness 50:54

26d ago50:54

50:54

Psychologist Jamil Zaki explains how to avoid cynicism and why most people are better than we think.By WHYY

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#057 - Human Well-Being with Dr. Clay Routledge 47:17

1M ago47:17

47:17

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with existential psychologist Dr. Clay Routledge about happiness & well-being. They discuss the extent to which happiness is objective, the distinction between pleasure and well-being, how discomfort can be an important contributor to well-being, and how nostalgia can be used to cope with negati…

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Ep. 13 - The Most Haunted House in America 36:08

1M ago36:08

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On today's episode, Genevieve discusses "America's most haunted house®" - The Whaley House of San Diego California. She'll dive into the bone chilling back story, as well as the spooky hauntings that delight (and seriously creep out) visitors today. References for today's episode include: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whaley_House_(San_Diego,_Calif…

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The Substance, Suspend Ur Disbelief, Talk Dirty (Martini) to Me 50:22

1M ago50:22

50:22

Sarah has bad habits and Heather gets a new gadget. THANK YOU to our Patrons! Please consider directly supporting us at Patreon for ad-free episodes, access to our Discord server, and all around good vibes as you help us keep the lights on. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hsgd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio…

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Dr. Francis Collins on reconciling science and faith 50:53

2M ago50:53

50:53

Dr. Francis Collins, former director of the NIH and the Human Genome Project, on finding common ground and the role of science and faith in his life.By WHYY

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The Witch's Door - Ryan Matthew Cohn and Regina Marie Rossi 41:32

2M ago41:32

41:32

In this special spooky season episode, Hallie interviews Ryan Matthew Cohn (Oddities) and Regina Marie Rossi (Oddities Flea Market) about their upcoming book The Witch's Door. They talk exploded skulls, provenance, ethical collecting and more! The book is part personal history and part examination of specific objects from their massive oddity and c…

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Minisode 1 - Broad Blown as Fresh as Hell 16:52

1M ago16:52

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In today's (first!) minisode, Genevieve reads articles from the "Weekly Dose of Blood" in an 1873 volume of The Illustrated Police News Law Courts and Record publication, as well as a spooky little article about a thieving somnambulist.By Genevieve Manion

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Future Emojis, The Astral Plane, Hey Girl Heyyy 44:34

1M ago44:34

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Sarah has crowd anxiety and Heather likes dead tree books. THANK YOU to our Patrons! Please consider directly supporting us at Patreon for ad-free episodes, access to our Discord server, and all around good vibes as you help us keep the lights on. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hsgd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf…

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How belonging can bring us together & pull us apart 50:28

2M ago50:28

50:28

Belonging is a powerful need for us human beings whether we’re a sports fan, a member of a book group, part of a neighborhood clean up crew or a member of a political party.By WHYY

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Ep. 12 - Morbid Curiosity and Murderous Spirits 39:37

2M ago39:37

39:37

In today's episode, Genevieve will discuss Mediums getting attacked by spirits, men drinking their own blood, live burials, nuns getting struck with lightning and rising from the dead – it’s going to be a spooky rollercoaster.By Genevieve Manion

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Cocoon Life, Creepy Crawlies, Reading is Sexy 53:44

2M ago53:44

53:44

Sarah scratches her head and Heather gets the heebie-jeebies. THANK YOU to our Patrons! Please consider directly supporting us at Patreon for ad-free episodes, access to our Discord server, and all around good vibes as you help us keep the lights on. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hsgd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more …

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