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Hop aboard from the rooms to the world: Pirate Mike and OyveyAA, two recovered friends from opposite ends of the globe, share their experience in recovery, their world travels, and the challenges and joys of navigating sobriety across borders. Let’s set sail! Take your freedom, take your Higher Power, and GO! You can reach us at our email address sobersojournspodcast@gmail.com or Instagram @oyveyaa and @suchasally. We would love to hear from you!
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The Mourning Hour

The Mourning Hour Podcast

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"The Mourning Hour" is a true crime / paranormal podcast hosted by Texas-based best friends Allison Monroe and Katie Floyd. Each week they meet to chat crime, cryptids, and ghosts galore with a little dose of humor to cut the creepy. Two peas in one morbid pod, these best friends have set out to uncover the horrors of the world together (both real and imaginary) and report what they find... with some flair.
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Moths to the Flame

Marie Lestrange, Kara Kennedy, & Kimberly Sharp

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Hey Morbid Moths! Welcome to the "Moths to the Flame" Podcast, a show where a couple of curious companions learn and discuss the strange and bizarre. Each month we delve into the obscure, the eerie, and the bizarre. From haunted locations, to mysterious creatures, and everything in between, we uncover the secrets of the unknown. Every will also have "Mini Moth" episodes in which Author Marie Lestrange will discuss her Horror bookish things and Kara will teach us about special effects/spooky ...
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Putting down roots is overrated. OyveyAA and Pirate Mike talk about the ongoing journey, The Wanderlust, When is it time to go, And the Big Books and other stuff that we leave in our wake. You can reach us at our email address sobersojournspodcast@gmail.com or Instagram @oyveyaa and @suchasally. We would love to hear from you!…
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In our season finale, OyveyAA and Pirate Mike are joined by their friend (and first guest!) Morbid Reflection. Thank you for listening to the first season of this voyage! You can reach us at our email address sobersojournspodcast@gmail.com or Instagram @oyveyaa and @suchasally. We would love to hear from you!…
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Welcome to the (other) City of Lights! OyveyAA and Pirate Mike tell the tale of a less-than-zero-hero's journey there and back again. Join us as we try (And Fail) not to Shit-talk NA. Wait, you were expecting a travelogue? You can reach us at our email addresssobersojournspodcast@gmail.com or Instagram @oyveyaa and @suchasally. We would love to hea…
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Join Marie Lestrange in this thrilling episode of "Moths to the Flame" as she welcomes Amanda Davis, a dark fiction Horror author, for a captivating discussion. Listen as they dive into the world of dark and twisted tales as Amanda shares insights into her upcoming novel, "The Mourning of Leon Manor," a chilling gothic narrative inspired by intrigu…
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OyveyAA and Pirate Mike take you on a Roman holiday in our first More About... mini(ish) episode. Watch out for those teeny-tiny cars as you rush off to world-class meetings-after-the-meetings, and please remember do not sit on the Spanish Steps! You can reach us at our email address sobersojournspodcast@gmail.com or Instagram @oyveyaa and @suchasa…
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Join Marie Lestrange on the Moths to the Flame Podcast in a captivating episode featuring horror author A.L. Davidson, where they discuss A.L.'s upcoming novel "He Hears Death." Dive into a world where characters are inspired by Tarot cards, with names like "the fool" and "the lover," set against a backdrop of vivid and bold storytelling. Learn abo…
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Get ready for a spine-chilling episode of the podcast as Marie-Moths to the Flame welcomes horror author Megan Bontrager, all the way from Ireland! Dive into Megan's eerie tales and her upcoming novel "Eye of the Ouroboros," where guilt-stricken park ranger Theodora Buchanan unravels the mysteries of her sister's disappearance, only to face the sin…
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Welcome to "Moths to the Flame" podcast with Marie Lestrange and T.L. Bodine! Join us for a spine-chillingly hilarious journey into the world of horror and supernatural fiction. T.L. Bodine, the mastermind behind novels like "River of Souls" and "The Hound," brings her unique blend of terror and humor to the table. Discover the secrets behind her e…
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In this conversation on Moths to the Flame, fabulous author K.A. Schultz discusses her work and creative process. She explains how she works to draw with her words to create a unique storytelling experience. Schultz also shares her approach to structure and pacing in her stories, as well as the challenges she faces as an author and illustrator. She…
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On the outside, Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka seemed like the perfect couple, but they shared a sick, depraved bond, one that included rape, torture and murder of young women in Ontario, Canada. This week is part three of Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka. LISTENER DISCRETION IS HEAVILY ADVISED. If you enjoy our podcast, please leave us a rating an…
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In this riveting episode of Moths to the Flame, I welcome the CREATOR of the COBB MAN!!!!!!! to the pod. LOL Take a listen as Robert and I talk True Crime, all things Horror that we love, and bagels as a vehicle for cream cheese! :P If a podcast episode could be considered a collection of thoughts...this one would be it because we cover just about …
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On the outside, Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka seemed like the perfect couple, but they shared a sick, depraved bond, one that included rape, torture and murder of young women in Ontario, Canada. This week is part two of Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka. LISTENER DISCRETION IS HEAVILY ADVISED. If you enjoy our podcast, please leave us a rating and …
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TRIGGER WARNING....this is most likely the funniest Moths podcast episode you will ever listen to. Tobin Elliott is the author of the Aphotic series with the best damn bio I've ever read. Honestly, you'll just have to listen to this episode to see for yourself what it's about because this description would never do it justice! Once you finish liste…
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On the outside, Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka seemed like the perfect couple, but they shared a sick, depraved bond, one that included rape, torture and murder of young women in Ontario, Canada. This week is part one of Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka. LISTENER DISCRETION IS HEAVILY ADVISED. If you enjoy our podcast, please leave us a rating and …
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Surprise! As a little "thank you" from us to you for a year of the podcast, we decided to put out this little Halloween special, filled with spooky tales, some local legends, and just general shooting-the-shit-with-your-bff. We love you guys so much, we would not be here without you and we hope you enjoy! If you enjoy our podcast, please leave us a…
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Welcome to the "Moths to the Flame" podcast, where Marie Lestrange discusses the strange and bizarre with those of curious interests! In this episode, we have a special guest, Ruth Anna Evans, a renowned horror writer who has published several books and short stories. Her latest premiering TODAY, on the day of this release. During the interview, Ru…
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On Halloween of 2004, roommates Adriane Insogna, Leslie Mazzara and Lauren Meanza handed out candy to trick or treaters before going to bed in their Napa Valley home. Around 2am, an intruder crept into their home, and murdered Leslie and Adriane, with Lauren being left physically unscathed. The investigation that followed allowed the one person res…
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In this captivating episode of Moths to the Flame, your host Marie Lestrange sits down with Becky LeJeune, a literary agent at Bond Literary Agency. With a background in bookselling, freelance cookbook editing, and acquisitions editing, Becky brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. She is actively building her client list and is p…
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Picture this, it’s a Friday night, you’re about to watch a movie cuddled up on the couch with a bowl of popcorn, and suddenly, you hear a knock at the door, you go to see who it is, and you’re greeted with the sight of two little kids who appear lost. They ask to use your phone, and you almost let them. But a chill runs up your spine, and you feel …
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Trick or treating, carving pumpkins, bobbing for apples, dressing up in costumes, it all had to start somewhere, right? What we know of today as Halloween originated with a much darker purpose than fun for the whole family. So sit back, grab yourself some cider or even a pumpkin spice latte if you’re into that, and let’s get into the nitty gritty o…
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On October 27, 1989, 10 year old Amy Mihaljevic was lured to a shopping plaza in Bay Village, Ohio. Four months later, her body was found in a field 50 miles away. It’s been 34 years since her death and DNA advancements are pushing us closer to answers than we’ve ever been before, but we’re still left with one frustrating question. Who killed Amy M…
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In this episode of Moths to the Flame, we sit down with Elford Alley, a horror writer and playwright from Texas. Elford shares his background and how he got into horror writing, as well as his inspiration for becoming a playwright. We discuss his horror-comedy novels, Apartment 239 and High Strangeness, which can be found on Wattpad's Paid Stories …
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On October 8, 2009, the Jamison family, which consisted of father and husband Bobby, his wife Sherilynn, and their 6 year old daughter Madyson left their home in Eufaula, Oklahoma to drive to a nearby mountain area to look at a piece of property they were thinking about purchasing. Eight days later, their truck was found alongside a dirt road, aban…
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In this episode of Moths to the Flame, we dive into the dark and twisted world of horror with 2x Bram Stoker Award-nominated poet, multi-genre novelist, and internationally-produced playwright, Jessica McHugh. With twenty-nine books published in fourteen years, including her Elgin Award-nominated blackout poetry collections, “A Complex Accident of …
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Long before Chucky graced the big screen in Child’s Play in 1988, many people expressed distrust for a seemingly innocent popular childhood item: dolls. According to the Smithsonian Magazine, when dolls became more lifelike in the 19th century, they wandered into what is considered the Uncanny Valley, which is a term used to describe things that ha…
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TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses the murder of a child, pedophilia, sexual abuse, and grooming. Listener discretion is advised. In early 2006, 12 year old Jasmine Richardson met and was groomed by a self proclaimed 300 year old werewolf. In reality, he was just a 23 year old creep named Jeremy Steinke. Together, they dove head first in a dar…
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Join us for an engaging interview with Author Victoria Nations, a biologist and horror writer who adores swamps and other natural liminal spaces. In this episode of Moths to the Flame, we explore Victoria's journey to becoming a writer and biologist, and how her love for wild spaces, queer characters, and monsters influences her writing. We also di…
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TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses the murder of a child, pedophilia, grooming, suicide and self harm. Listener discretion is advised. In early 2006, 12 year old Jasmine Richardson met and was groomed by a self proclaimed 300 year old werewolf. In reality, he was just a 23 year old creep named Jeremy Steinke. Together, they dove head first in …
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Get ready to dive into the dark and twisted world of Maine horror author Katherine Silva in this episode! We'll be exploring her latest book, The Wild Fall, and learning about her journey into the horror genre. But this won't be your average interview - we're bringing fun, quirky, and exciting flair to the table! Here's what you can expect: We chat…
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Between 1593 and 1692, 91 people—mostly women—were found guilty of witchcraft and executed in a remote part of Northern Norway called Vardø. This week, Katie and Allison discuss the trials and what was behind the plethora of witchcraft accusations throughout history. If you enjoy our podcast, please leave us a rating and review! Follow us on Instag…
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The trial(s) of Erik and Lyle Menendez took the nation by storm, convincing everyone that the brothers were just two spoiled rich kids who killed their parents out of greed. But after hundreds of hours of testimony, over 50 witnesses, the family secret was no longer hidden in the dark, and the brothers still paid for it. This week is the second and…
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TRIGGER WARNING: This episode extensively covers themes of domestic violence. If you are experiencing domestic violence, please get help. You can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, or go to thehotline.org. All calls are confidential. And the hotline is available 24/7 in more than 170 languages. On August 20, 1989, Erik a…
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In this episode of Moths to the Flame, I sit down with Tim Waggoner, an accomplished author of horror and fantasy novels, as well as media tie-ins. Waggoner has published close to fifty (yes, fifty!!!!) novels and seven collections of short stories since his first novel came out in 2001. He has won the Bram Stoker Award and been a finalist for the …
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In this episode of Moths to the Flame, author Lydia V. Russell discusses her latest book, "The Quiet Stillness of Empty Houses," out now from Quill and Crow Books. We chat about her background as a writer and what inspired her to write this FABULOUS gothic romance novel. Russell explains how the themes of solitude and emptiness play a role in the s…
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Get ready for an exciting and fun episode of this podcast! In this episode, I interview the award-nominated author, Nicole Willson. Nicole is known for her spine-chilling horror and dark fantasy works that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Her debut novel, "Tidepool," published by Parliament House Press in 2021, was not only a finalist for a …
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During the cold, early morning hours of February 14, 2000, 9-year-old Asha Degree seemingly packed a bag, and walked out of her home during a rainstorm in Shelby, North Carolina. Despite several motorists spotting Asha only a mile from her house, on the side of rural Highway 18, she vanished, leaving a trail of belongings in her wake. Over 23 years…
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Hey Morbid Moths! I am delighted to share this week's interview with the wonderful Kev Harrison, Dark Fiction author, English teacher, and Podcast Host! In this episode of "Moths to the Flame," we chat about his journey as a writer and how he got started in the horror genre. Kev shares his experiences drawing inspiration from local folklore and tra…
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For centuries, women have often been thought of as “the weaker sex.” Where did this belief even come from, and why has it resulted in the idea that women are somehow “less” than men? Why were women relegated to the home, unable to participate in a “man’s world” for so long? This week, Katie and Allison talk asylums, lobotomies, and even Valium, as …
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We're getting real psychological up in here, and us laypeople are talking about it. This week, Allison and Katie discuss the 2010 neo-noir psychological thriller film directed by Martin Scorsese starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, Michelle Williams, and Ben Kingsley. If you enjoy our podcast, please leave us a rating and review! Follow us on …
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