I'm back! In this episode I recap all the ways I've been pulled in a million directions lately, from the fun (paintball! burlesque!) to the not so fun and everything in between. Once I'm done recapping my life recently, I dive into some very animal centric True Crime and Local News. Catch my exciting announcement at the end of this one. Feels good …

today we’re taking a dive into a well known sticky, and slightly smelly, local oddity in Seattle. Loved by some, and absolutely hated by others, Seattle’s Gum Wall contains more than just wads of pre chewed, aging gum. Among strangers saliva, you can find history, myth, and even the occasional controversy. Let’s peel back some of those layers of gu…

On this episode of Side Show I talk some recent bizarre news stories out of the PNW, share some strange Washington laws, and leave you with a brief life update.

Bernice Selby was 27 years old in 1962, living in a house on the shores of Lake Cassidy near Marysville, WA and finalizing the details of the divorce of her soon to be ex husband, Donald Selby. She was last seen in October of that year, but wouldn't be reported missing until 2 months later. Investigators had a pretty solid idea of who their main su…

20 year old Amber Hoopes was funny, goofy, and absolutely devoted to the two kids she was a nanny for. She was also painfully shy and didn't like going places by herself. Because of this, her family immediately knew foul play was involved when she went missing from her grandparent's shop, where she would use their computer to stay in touch with fri…

I kick off this Side Show episode with an update to the Christopher Hart Bridgeman Jr. Case, then dive into all the random & fun stuff I've been up to the past few months, including face melting metal shows with robots, fangirling over a baby musk ox, and how murder mystery boxes have taken over my remaining brain space.…

On April 1st, 1986 Archer Ray Johnson's truck was discovered with the door propped open on the side of the road near Oakville, Washington. When his brother & his brother's wife discovered the scene, they called out to him, but got no reply. In the years that have passed since his disappearance, Archer's case has gone nearly cold. In this episode I …

In 2007, Jeramy Burt went missing from his father's home in Boise, Idaho. He was dressed nicely, and told his dad that he was going to meet with a friend to discuss hunting. However, his ex-wife received several strange phone calls and texts from him while on a business trip in Vegas. The calls and texts were so strange in fact, that she wasn't con…

For this episode of Side Show, I start the show by giving an update on Matthew Anfeldt's case, cover some updates to the podcast, then wrap the whole thing up with a PNW cryptid ranking list, some bizarre local crimes & news stories and fill you in on what's been going on in my life.

On December 21st, 2014 teenager Jarom Thomas decided to resolve a fight over a minor car accident with a single punch. That punch thrown by one of his friends ended up in Jarom Thomas' death. The next year, his parents revealed to the media that they had heard a different version of the story. The details they heard were upsetting, and conflicted w…

Today I'm launching the start of a new series on the podcast, Haunted Hiking! Today I tell you about Scaponia Park in Oregon, which is rumored to be the haunting grounds of an 1800s horse thief and his dog, after they both faced their deaths on the banks of the Nehalem River at the hands of an outraged angry mob. From shadowy figures to strange sou…

Today I tell you the story of Helen Doe, an unidentified woman hitchhiker who was discovered dead after the semi truck driver who picked her up was involved in a tragic wreck that killed both him, and his unknown passenger near Kalama, WA in 1991. I cover the details of the wreck, how investigators were able to trace the truck drivers route, and th…

It's a solo Trista Side Show straight from Olympia Oddities new studio and I'm here to recap the end of summer, including my second ever burlesque show stage kitten experience, the Roy Pioneer Rodeo, and a camping trip. Ft. The coroner leaving the campsite as I show up, Oakville's bigfoot statue, and Trista's True Crime Roundup making it's return…

In today's episode, Trista tells you the story of Richard Russell, an unassuming baggage handler at SeaTac who shocked the world and those who knew him by stealing a plane. I cover the flight path his comandeered plane took, the radio communications that transpired between those trying to get him to safety and keep others out of harms way, and the …

It's a solo Side Show episode and my return from my summer break! I talk the future of Side Show & some exciting plans coming up, recap my summer so far, including my trip to the Paranormal Circus, a podcast live show, and one of my favorite Washington establishments, Sharkys. Also in this episode: opinons on juggling, buildings shaped like coffee …

Here's our recording of our first ever live show, recorded at the first ever PNW True Crime Fest. Matthew Anfeldt was just 20 years old when he disappeared from his family's home in Grand Mound, Washington under incredibly bizarre circumstances. After telling his sister he was going to grab his phone, he ended up in a nearby roadway in a panic, yel…

Today we're covering a bizarre missing person's case from Lacey, Washington from January of 1963. 33 year old Christopher Hart Bridgeman Jr. was a country artist who just had a hit song hit the radio waves when he disappeared from a motel, leaving behind his 6 year old child. We get into the circumstances surrounding his disappearance, the mystery …

On February 28th 2001, a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck the lower Puget Sound area, near Olympia. Trista shares her own story of experiencing the earthquake as a first grader in the lunchroom, we cover the type of earthquake it was, the damage caused by it, and how things have changed since then. Ft. an Ember Goods shout-out, the worst Stevie Nick…

Today we tell you all about the urban legend of Polybius. During 1981 strange new arcade game machines began popping up in Portland, Oregon arcades. The machines drew long lines, at first because they were brand new, but then because playing the game was starting to cause players to become aggressive and possessive over the machine. Players began s…

Today we tell you about a child star's reluctant return to his hometown, and his mysterious disappearance that followed. Joe Pichler moved to Hollywood as a kid to pursue an acting career in TV and movies. He moved back to Bremerton, WA to be closer to his family and graduate high school, and while the move was tough on him at first, he seemed to s…

Today we kick off our episode by having Steven recount his time going to a Hell House and all the hellish hilarity that ensued. Then we tell you the story of Albert Ostman, a Canadian prospector who claimed to have been kidnapped by a family of sasquatch and held hostage for a week. We explore how he allegedly survived his time with the sasquatch f…

Today we travel back in time to tell you the tale of Joseph Henry Loveless, bootlegger, outlaw, and accused murderer. After escaping from jail after being arrested for the murder of his wife, Joseph Loveless disappeared without a trace. Decades later, a family searching for arrowheads in an Idaho cave discovered a headless torso in a burlap bag, an…

Today we tell you about how in the early 2000's claims of a multiple winged raptor-like creature said to roam the hills of California started to pop up on the internet. Today we get into the legend, where we think the origin of this creature came from, and our ideas on what this mysterious being could be, if it does exist.…

Today we tell you about the incredibly bizarre disappearance of Bryce Laspisa, a 19 year old college student living in California. After suddenly breaking up with his girlfriend, Bryce began to drive south. He sat in his car for hours, but appeared normal to everyone who interacted with him. Hours later, his car crashed over a 25 foot embankment bu…

We kick off our episode today by doing a recap of our time at SquatchFest 2021! Then we dive into a wildly brutal true crime story that involves some of the weirdest details we've ever come across! Join us as we tell you about the 1999 murders of Anouchka Baldwin, Salome Holle and Amanda Baldwin, Cross's bizarre suicide attempt after being arrested…

In today's episode we cover the insanely courageous dogs & mushers who delivered a diphtheria antitoxin to Nome in 1925. We cover the most famous dog, Balto, but also others like Fox and Togo, who played just as much part in helping save the entire community. Ft. comic sans, me accidentally saying Rome a few times, crying about how we don't deserve…

Today we tell you about the murder of Vanda Boone, a woman who had just recently moved to Yelm, Washington from New York City, and a small towns horror at the realization that their local meat truck salesman was capable of murder. We also explore the possibility of Bernard Howell Jr. being involved in other cases in the area. Ft. the worst excuse w…

Today, Steven and I kick off our bigfoot coverage with the most well known bigfoot footage of all time! Join us as we discuss the lives of Patterson and Gimlin before their bigfoot expedition, the legendary footage they captured and what it contains, the aftermath of the footage, dive into what skeptics and believers have to say about it, and finis…

Today I tell you about the disappearance and unsolved death of Lindsey Baum, a 10 year old who went missing from McCleary, Washington while walking home from her friends house, the discovery of her remains in a remote area of Eastern Washington, and cover some of the people of interest and suspects in the case, including the Emery Brothers and thei…

In today's mini episode I tell you all about the time in 2006 when a group of raccoons in West Olympia completely lost their shit.

Today I tell you about the history of cattle mutilations, starting with the first ever recorded instance in history, to the panic that swept through ranches in the 70s to modern day ones happening in Oregon. Ft. Cowboys vs aliens, ruining peanut butter forever, and shots fired by Canada

Today I tell you about the 1998 Thurston High School shooting. Let's get into the life of Kip Kinkle, and the events that lead up to the tragic murders of his parents, and an attack on his own classmates. Ft. The 1996 film adaption of Romeo & Juliet, me dunking on Marilyn Manson fans and wanting to punch Mickey Mouse in the nose…

Today I tell you about one of the pacific northwest's most perplexing missing persons cases, the disappearance of Sky Metalwala. Sky's mother claimed that he was sick, and loaded her kids up in the car to go to the hospital. On the way, they allegedly ran out of gas, and when she returned to the car, Sky was gone. Let's get into the rocky relations…

Today it's all about Winlock, Washington as I tell you about a new spooky house in my life and dive into the history of Winlock's most bizarre claim to fame, a 12 foot long giant egg. Ft. Bookcases that lead into small creepy rooms, bribing small towns with a new bell for their school, and post 9/11 patriotism…

Today I tell you about one Alaska woman's scary surprise when she was attacked by a bear, in an outhouse. Ft. Toilet bears, Valentine's Day trips, and yurts

It's a 2 for 1 episode this week! First I tell you all about a stretch of road near Prosser, WA that amazes drivers by seemingly pulling their cars up hill. Then I tell you about White Death, a cryptid big cat spotted in the swamps of Alaska. Ft. Child ghost handprints, haunted grain elevators, and more bad cryptid hunting shows…

Today I tell you all about a bizarre mural that once graced the walls of the Centralia McDonald's, and how one Portland man's visit unearthed the long lost art of a famed theme park designer. Ft. Grimace in a straw hat, DELICIOUS BURGER, and the crucifixion of Ronald Mcdonald.

Today I tell you about the unsolved murder of Karen Bodine, a mother of 3 whose body was discovered in an abandoned gravel quarry lot after a night out.

Today I tell you about a cryptid to the north of us, a possible living dinosaur spotted near Canada's Partridge Creek.

Today I tell you all about the mystery of a Willy Wonka factory style vending machine that spits out mystery sodas, despite no one ever seeing anyone coming or going from the machine. Ft. A mystery within a mystery, "vendy" machines, and Crystal Pepsi

Today I tell you about Chris McCandless's time adventuring in Alaska, the events that led up to his death, and what happened afterwards. Ft. Cabin vandalism, porcupines, and me doing my best with these big science words

Today we start my first ever multi-part series by covering the early life, hitchhiking adventures and canoe trip to Mexico of Chris McCandless. Ft. Crazy Ernie, third person journal entries, and fast food managers being on your case about wearing socks

Today I tell you about the curious geological feature called the Mima Mounds, and explore some of the theories of what or who could have created them.

Today I tell you the story of the mysterious death of Betty Satlow & how her remains may have started a fire that nearly burned down a funeral home. Ft. Singing families, human candles, and pigs in a blanket

Today I tell you the story of the Maury Island Incident, one of the PNW's most notorious UFO sightings. Ft. Submachine gun alien robot fights, missing sons, and Will Smith.

Today we take our first dive into the world of Idaho cryptids together & I tell you all about the legend of the Swan Valley Monster. Ft. Having (12) legs and knowing how to use them, rainbow fish, and me really wanting to call this thing the Swan Lake Monster for some reason. Sources: Non Alien Creatures Wiki - Swan Valley Monster, Wikipedia - Swan…

For this years Halloween episode I tell you all about Randall Woodfield, a terrifying serial also known as the "I-5 Killer". Ft. That time the Packers drafted a serial killer, the God Squad and taking time out of your murder spree to plan a valentine's day party

Today I tell you all about how mysterious blobs began washing up on Oregon beaches in the spring of 2017, revealing an invasion that stumped scientists. Ft. That sketchy corner in Spencer's, our friends the salps, and me laughing like a middle school boy

In today's mini episode I tell you all about Oregon's cryptid claim to fame, Colossal Claude!

Today I tell you the story of how Ape Canyon was named, when 5 gold prospectors had to defend themselves throughout the night from a group of attacking Sasquatch. Ft. My new favorite book, it being fun to stay at the Y-M-C-A, and axe wielding, slim hipped Bigfoot