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He’s skeptical. She’s spooky. Together they explore the unknown, unsolved, unbelievable, and just plain weird. With a shared passion for history and the truth, Sean & Carrie realized they could bring their different perspectives to the world of crime, the paranormal, and the inexplicable. Sean’s sharp eye on the logical and Carrie’s open mind to the unexplainable combine in every episode for an informative hour with a lighter touch.
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Gird your loins for an epic learning journey that travels the length and breadth of the wine alphabet, from Amarone to Zinfandel, soil to the cellar, and grape to the grocery store! Your hosts are Master of Wine candidate Sarah Looper and wine writer Thea Beckman, with guests who are as nerdy about wine as we are!
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Introducing "Paranormal Puffs and Murderous Mixology," a hilariously twisted comedy podcast that delves into the realms of paranormal events, true crime stories, and all things morbid. Hosted by a married couple, Marissa and Bob, this show is a one-of-a-kind blend of spooky tales, cocktail drinking, and marijuana-induced discussions. With Marissa's insatiable love for mixed drinks, in each episode, she explores different cocktails to go along with the topics they discuss. Meanwhile, Bob's la ...
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Join Joel Poppert, affectionately known as "Poppy," and Emanuela Messineo, the "Italian Unicorn," on The Owning Alone Podcast, tailored for individuals aged 30-55 who are navigating non-traditional life paths. Whether you're single, divorced, globe trotting, or simply living beyond the 'white picket fence' ideal, this podcast is your haven for candid discussions about modern dating, solo empowerment, and normalizing how our generation is challenging the status quo in terms of how we choose t ...
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Welcome to The Scrapple, the podcast dedicated to serving up a mix of all things diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Some episodes will be serious, others will be lighter and humorous, and a few might have you questioning everything. I’m your host, Riley B. Folds. I am a certified diversity practitioner from Cornell University with a Masters in Career Counseling, and nearly 20 years of being a change agent and social justice advocate.
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This is your coffee podcast and your newest addiction. I'm Holly Shannon, what are you pouring today coffee lovers? Join me for a cup of connection. We will sip, share, and come completely unfiltered, this Coffee podcast is Brewed for Connection. Let me give you the dark roast first, coffee is figurative, are we really meeting up for the shot of caffeine, or are we craving connection? Are you dating? Swipe right for that coffee date! Maybe coffee is your new black! What about coffee culture? ...
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Send us a Text Message. Brace yourself for laughs and unexpected twists in episode 28 of The Owing Alone Podcast! We kick things off with Emanuela, or E, who regales us with her latest escapades and a hilarious gig slinging hot dogs at Home Depot and Poppy's sidesplitting stories about a quirky hypothetical of meeting potential dates while shopping…
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In today’s episode, we’re shaking things up a bit! Instead of Marissa telling the story, Bob is stepping into the spotlight. He’s sharing the unsettling tale of Michael Swango a serial killer doctor who would murder his patients! To stay in touch and get updates about our show join us on Instagram @paranormalpuffs Feel free to to email us your pers…
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This week, #HotMothSummer continues as we finally reach the story we've been building up to: the strange tale of the Mothman, a maybe-cryptid maybe-alien that descended upon the small town of Point Pleasant, West Virginia in 1966 to freak out the locals and eventually nab himself his own festival, museum, and of course, a particularly bootylicious …
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Missing time, UFOs, and aliens!? Today we’re exploring the mysterious abduction of Betty and Barney Hill, a couple whose 1961 encounter with ALIENS shocked the world and set the stage for countless alien stories to come! Join us as we have a drink, share our thoughts, and discuss the unbelievable case. To stay in touch and get updates about our sho…
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered if playing hard to get really works in the dating world? Join us on this lighthearted "Silly Saturday" episode as Poppy and E, share their latest escapades—from Game of Thrones marathons to making new friends at Pilates class. Laugh along with us as we explore the quirky social perks of fitness classes and deba…
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Raining Jello, missing fingers, and bizarre murders—this week’s episode of dives into some of Reddit’s most perplexing and eerie unsolved mysteries! From surreal events to chilling crimes, we explore the stories that have left the Reddit community baffled and searching for answers. Listen now for a riveting exploration of these strange and unsettli…
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Send us a Text Message. Life’s challenges often lead us to profound self-awareness and growth. In this episode, Joel and Emanuela check back in on the history "owning alone," and what it truly means. We open up about our personal journeys, discussing how Joel's midlife crisis and the solitude that follows major life changes can lead to deeper self-…
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Step into the eerie and fascinating world of astral projection with us on this episode of "Paranormal Puffs and Murderous Mixology Stuff". We explore the highs and lows of astral projection, from its profound spiritual experiences to its unexpected pitfalls and downright terrifying encounters. We'll discuss techniques on how to project, sharing tip…
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#HotMothSummer presses on this week with part 2 of our primer on the Men in Black! Sean takes us back to 1953 Bridgeport, Connecticut, as we hear in Albert Bender's own words what he says he experienced that fateful summer. What sounded from the outside like an intimidating visit from government officials quickly spins into a sci-fi thriller full o…
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Join us in this dark dive into the infamous H.H. Holmes and his chilling 'Murder Castle' in 1890s Chicago. As a husband-wife duo, Marissa and Bob, unravel the twisted tale of America's first serial killer, blending true crime with comedy to shed light on Holmes' gruesome legacy and the mysteries surrounding his sinister deeds. To stay in touch and …
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Best known today for diminishing cinematic returns, the Men In Black have been one of the creepiest boogymen of the UFO community for nearly 80 years. This week, Sean takes us all the way back to 1947 and the first reported incident of someone being approached by a black-suited government agent after a UFO sighting and told to keep quiet. Next we j…
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Send us a Text Message. Do you find it challenging to "let go" and allow things to unfold naturally without trying to control every situation? Join us for this post-4th of July episode, where Joel and Emanuela (E) delve into the lessons from Mel Robbins' "Let Them" philosophy and Mark Manson's "Let It Go" approach. We'll discuss how these philosoph…
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Welcome back! It's been a while since our last episode, but we're thrilled to be back with a chilling new case that has captivated the nation. In this episode, we dive deep into the heartbreaking Idaho four murders, where four university students were brutally killed in their off-campus home. We'll explore the details of the crime and mainly focus …
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Send us a Text Message. How do you navigate the complex landscape of love and loneliness in a world full of societal pressures? In this heartfelt episode of Owning Alone, we ask ourselves, why is it so challenging to balance the desire for connection with the need for independence? We discuss the internal and external influences that create psychol…
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As an Independence Day treat, we hop into the time machine for a little "Ain't it Sneaky" here on the show with the twisting tale of the Culper Spy Ring, America's first foray into espionage during the Revolutionary War. Formed after the tragic execution of newbie colonial spy and forever Connecticut hero Nathan Hale, the Culper Spy Ring was the br…
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Send us a Text Message. Is Denver's dating scene really as wild as it seems? In today’s episode, we sit down with Hana Brownsell, a vibrant and accomplished real estate agent who has been navigating the Denver dating landscape for the past seven years. Hailing from St. Petersburg, Florida, Hana brings her spirited approach to life in Denver, where …
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This week it's a summertime holiday story for the summertime holiday season as Sean introduces us to the creature fondly remembered as the Sandown Clown. This C-team cryptid (maybe) is reported to have chatted with two vacationing children on the Isle of Wight one warm day in 1973, introducing itself, "Hello and I am all colors, Sam." The "clown's"…
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Send us a Text Message. Join us for a deeply moving and insightful episode recorded live from Denver, CO, where we broaden the traditional Father’s Day celebration to honor not just dads, but all father figures and mentors. We celebrate the invaluable contributions of traditional dads as well as those who have become role models in unconventional w…
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Lighthouses have stood on the Northeastern coast of America for centuries, beacons of hope in dark night or a desperate storm...and, sometimes, silent witnesses to the many tragedies that can befall seafarers and their loved ones in the course of their sometimes dangerous work. This week, we take a trip through the past 300 years of American histor…
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered how being true to yourself can transform your life? Discover the powerful connection between authenticity and self-awareness as Emanuela and Joel engage in an enlightening discussion about what it means to be authentic and how it impacts our lives. Drawing from definitions—including the Urban Dictionary—and per…
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We take a trip back to '40s and '50s London this week to cover the grimy and gruesome story of serial killer John Reginald Christie, who gassed and strangled 8 women to death and stowed their bodies in and around his London flat. Sean takes us through the case that helped get the death penalty abolished in the UK, and we tackle all the most importa…
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Send us a Text Message. Are you ready to reclaim your personal freedom this summer? Join us on Owning Alone as we explore the joys and challenges of single life and dating. Emanuela kicks things off by sharing her laid-back Memorial Day weekend filled with barbecues, home improvement projects, and a fun trip to Topgolf. Meanwhile, Joel recounts his…
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For our 175th episode, we're going back to our spooky roots to investigate another internet-popularized urban legend: Black Eyed Kids. In 1998, journalist Brian Bethel took to the fledgling interwebs to share a strange tale. Sitting in his car alone one night in 1996, he'd been approached by two strange children - children who insisted he let them …
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Send us a Text Message. In our 19th episode, we not only share a laugh about confusing Memorial Day with Veterans Day, but also take a moment to honor the profound significance of these dates. Huddled within the enchanting walls of Emanuela's unicorn cave, we're thrilled to bring you a conversation that's as heartfelt as it is hilarious. Join us as…
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This week we tackle the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum theft, one of the most notorious and high-value art heists of all time. One March night in Boston, 1990, two men donned police disguises to enter the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston. Once inside, they subdued security and walked off with a collection of art potentially valued at over…
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Send us a Text Message. Ever find yourself chuckling at the thought of life's expected milestones, like having kids or finding that 'perfect' partner, only to think, "Nope, not for me"? Well, you're in good company. Emanuella and I, peel back the curtain on our own journeys, sharing the realities and revelations we've found in forging paths less tr…
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered if your pre-date social media sleuthing borders on FBI-level intrusion, or if outfit repetition is a dating faux pas? Grab a seat in our digital den at Sasquatch Studios, where Emanuela and I dissect the frolics and facepalms of first dates with a generous helping of wit and a pinch of brutal honesty. We're div…
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This week, we're celebrating all kinds of mums - but no, that isn't in observance of America's Mother's Day holiday this upcoming Sunday! No, the collection of mums we're discussing are of a decidedly drier type: mummified human remains. And these aren't the millennia-old corpses of ancient Egyptian Pharoahs; no, all the mummies we're discussing co…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Emanuela and Joel peel back the layers of everyday existence to examine the intricate dance of personal growth, relationships and the "noise" that ensues. We swap tales of how the noise in life impacts our lives, and how to defend against it by understanding our principals and convictions and having the cour…
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This week we're tackling the "ancient astronaut" hypothesis: the idea that ancient humans had repeated contact with extraterrestrials that is borne out in their myths, art, and monumental achievements. How were the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Moai of Easter Island erected without modern technology? Could the Bible, the myths of the Babylonians an…
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Send us a Text Message. Ever had a laugh-out-loud moment while navigating the maze of modern dating? Justine Baruch, fresh from a twenty-year stint overseas, joins me to share just that—and so much more—in a heart-to-heart on love, rejection, and everything in-between. Crack open the complexities of re-entering the American dating scene, as she bri…
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Last week we shared the first half of the dramatic tale of one of America's so-called "Crimes of the Century" - the kidnapping, and tragic murder, of Charles Lindbergh Jr., toddler son to one of the most famous men in the world: aviator Charles Lindbergh. In this, our 2nd and final part, we detail the painstaking investigation that eventually led t…
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Send us a Text Message. Ever found yourself chuckling at the absurdity of grilling in a blizzard or dancing unabashedly to Taylor Swift regardless of your age? Well, my fellow goofballs, you're in for a treat. Poppy here, your hirsute hermit of hilarity, joined by the witty and Owning Alone's new Co-Host, Emanuela Messineo, and together we're teari…
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On the night of March 1st, 1932, little Charles Lindbergh Jr. was tucked into his crib for a good night's sleep. Mere hours later, the family nurse discovered that Charles Jr. was no longer in his bed...nor was he anywhere else to be found. The disappearance kicked off the beginning of one of America's so-called "crimes of the century", and one of …
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Send us a Text Message. Settle into your favorite nook with a glass of wine and join me, Poppy, along with my Owning Alone's favorite regular, Emanuela Messineo, for an intimate late-night conversation that dances through the delights and dilemmas of the single, 40-something lifestyle. Think of us as two friends unraveling the rich tapestry that is…
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It's an old school ghost story this week - and we mean *way* old school, as we jump back to the early 19th century to explore the Bell Witch Haunting. From 1817 to 1821 John Bell Sr. and his family were harassed by an invisible presence with a clear, distinct voice and a penchant for slapping people around. This week Sean introduces us to the Bell …
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Send us a Text Message. Ever reminisce about the sweet, innocent days of teen romance and wonder where that simplicity went in the adult dating scene? Allie McFarland joins me in the Love Laugh Lounge to indulge in just that—plus, she brings her fun tales from the anime world, including a discussion about cosplay, fetishes and the quest for that sp…
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[Obvious TW this week for discussion of suicide.] Over the years, certain songs have attracted dark reputations. Reputations like that the songs might drive you mad enough to end your own life... or make others mad enough to end another's. This week, we discuss 3 famous examples of these "suicide songs": the morosely melancholic "Gloomy Sunday", th…
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Send us a Text Message. I once believed that certain academic challenges were insurmountable, but Ellen Busch's story, shared in her memoir "Disempowered: How I Turned an Academic Death Sentence into My Life's Greatest Adventure," taught me the power of transformation. Her tale is not just one of conquering dyslexia, but of embracing life's adversi…
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Born in small-town Italy in 1893, Leonarda Cianciulli had led a hard and tragic life - but her friends and neighbors in Correggio, Reggio Emilia knew her as a kindly woman and a good neighbor. Naturally, they were all shocked when she was arrested for luring three local women to their violent deaths. Axe Murder March finishes with a bang (a whack?)…
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Send us a Text Message. Ever stumbled upon a date that left you questioning the very fabric of reality? Kayla King joins us at the Love Laugh Lounge to swap such tales, leaving no stone unturned as we navigate the tempestuous seas of modern dating. From the outright comical to the downright sobering, we dissect the modern nuances of the dating scen…
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Send us a Text Message. Embark on an enlightening journey with Alyssa Samuel, a seasoned corporate M&A attorney and all around boss of a woman! In our latest episode, Alyssa opens up about the triumphs and trials of a successful single woman navigating an evolving landscape. With a backdrop of her academic tenure at Denver University Sturm College …
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This week, we finish our two-parter on the rise of the Norwegian black metal scene and the leaders of the pack, Mayhem, as the culture descends into edgelord-on-edgelord crime - first with a series of arsons across Norway, and eventually spinning into the inevitable end of chaos and murder. Experience such real-life characters as Varg Vikernes, bla…
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In the early 1990s, a series of crimes rocked the historically peaceful country of Norway. Churches were burned, home-grown terrorist plots were revealed, and arrests were made. Then, the murders came. This rash of crime all stemmed from one seemingly-innocuous source: Norwegian black metal bands and their fans. It seemed like these musicians were …
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I am joined by Blake Roberts, LPC, MA, a practicing psychotherapist of nearly 30 years, where we dive deep into the topic of solitude. We get into topics such the relationship between solitude, isolationism, and loneliness. We debate whether loneliness is an emotion, a state of being or both and how it relat…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Dallas’s very own Scott Fischer, host of The Single Dads Podcast joins me in the Lounge to share in Dating Festivus, airing of our dating grievances for the world to enjoy, all while dishing out a handful of biased dating advice for the benefit of y’all. Scott graciously shares some war stories from the Dall…
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