Best Abigail & Daniela Podcasts (2024)

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Brandon Teena 32:24

6d ago32:24

32:24

Abi shares a brief biography of Brandon Teena and describes the terrible language used in the media after his death. Brandon Teena was a trans man who was killed after reporting a hate crime.The poor handling of not only the assault case before his murder, but also the aftermath negatively impacted the queer community. However, the story started an…

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Elementals: AIR 45:28

13d ago45:28

45:28

Daniela describes the air folklore and creatures with powers over air and weather. Abi tells Daniela about a shocking discovery next door.

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Austin Yogurt Shop Tragedy 39:03

29d ago39:03

39:03

Abi shares the heartbreaking story of four girls killed while closing a yogurt shop in Austin, Texas.Listener discretion is advised.It was a Friday night and plans included the mall, pizza, and a sleepover. Jennifer brought her younger sister Sarah and her friend Amy to work with her while she closed for the night with her coworker, Eliza. Customer…

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Elementals: EARTH 1:00:14

2M ago1:00:14

1:00:14

Daniela dives into the mythology and folklore built around the earth element. When learning about the beings and elementals, they go from adorable to dark and mysterious. The episode wraps with scary encounters with the creatures.

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Double Feature 1:14:36

2M ago1:14:36

1:14:36

In the first half, Abi and Daniela discuss hospice care and end-of-life experiences.TW: grief, infant loss @23:50-25:13Abi reads a horror story from Reddit beginning @ 36:45."My wife has been peeking at me from around corners and behind furniture, it's gone from weird to TERRIFYING."Join us as we feel our feelings and get the creeps for real.…

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Elementals: WATER 1:01:02

2M ago1:01:02

1:01:02

Daniela describes folklore and ideas around the water element.The magic and potential dangers of what lies within the bodies of water can be the difference between nourishment and a curse. Intermission is after about 14 mins skip ahead to miss tomfoolery and get back to business.(14-17 min)Back to folktales of witches and baking?Mythology, urban le…

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Alcatraz 1:12:33

3M ago1:12:33

1:12:33

Abi begins with an idea that came to her while editing Daniela’s Elemental episode.The women talk about the death of OJ and wonder what Hell must be like.Abi trips Daniela out with a theory on the ghost in her house.Being excited to jump into the paranormal the ladies discuss ghost theories throughout the episode, referencing pieces of media.A few …

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Elementals: FIRE 58:20

3M ago58:20

58:20

Daniela introduces the fire elemental and describes its folklore and background.She shares how different groups valued and worshipped elementals and which forms the elementals can take.A little spirituality, interesting customs, and character references are included in this one.The episode closes with ways to connect with an elemental in your home,…

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Indoor Recess Episode 54:25

3M ago54:25

54:25

Abi discusses the vibe around soft launching back into haunts and paranormal material by giving a nostalgic backdrop. The ethics and structure of true crime podcasts are discussed in this conversation revisited with recent examples and older scandals. Ruby Franke's case updates are briefly mentioned @ 22:00- 23:46. The fun begins as Abi reads from …

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Katie Pladl 48:21

4M ago48:21

48:21

Daniela covers an intensely disturbing case. This case is notorious for its controversial nature and its tragic details. The women discuss the science behind how it’s possible for individuals related by blood to be attracted to one another. TW: inc*st, r*pe, grooming, murder of an infant.Listener discretion advised.…

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Alaska Killer Recorded Crimes 1:15:35

5M ago1:15:35

1:15:35

Abi shares multiple recent cases 00:22-13:40 Nex Benedict died the day after an altercation at school which was mishandled 13:40-15:20 Abi reintroduces the podcast and her goal of trying something new with the structure of her episodes. 15:21-22:28 Bodies found at Lady Bird Lake cause concerns and demand action 23:00-46:13 TW: sexual assault, graph…

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The Dodelston Messages 51:21

5M ago51:21

51:21

Daniela shares a strange mystery where a man believes he is communicating with an entity from a different time.

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Wendy Camp, Cynthia Britto, Lisa Renay Kregear 53:27

5M ago53:27

53:27

Abi shares a case that was unsolved for two decades until a tip was made to police. In May of 1992, Wendy Camp had not seen her son Jonathan for some time due to health reasons and a custody dispute with her ex husband Chad Noe. When an opportunity to see him arose, Wendy and her daughter Cynthia along with her sister-in-law Lisa Renay were picked …

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Griselda Blanco 41:33

5M ago41:33

41:33

Daniela shares the story of the woman known as the Cocaine Godmother of Colombia. Minimal spoilers shared from the Netflix show are discussed about how true to life the series was. The women close the episode discussing other media they have been watching. Sources:https://english.elpais.com/elpais/2012/09/13/inenglish/1347536945_696771.htmlhttps://…

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Multi-Case Episode 59:31

6M ago59:31

59:31

Abi shares several incidents and discoveries she has seen in the news recently and the women discuss.TW: DV, SA, abuse Sources:First story:https://www.cnn.com/2023/11/20/us/dexter-wade-jackson-mississippi-funeral/index.htmlhttps://www.fox26houston.com/isiah-factor-uncensored/215-bodies-found-jackson-mississippi-exposedSecond story:https://www.stlto…

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Solar Eclipses 1:05:44

6M ago1:05:44

1:05:44

Daniela shares how cultures around the world would explain the phenomena known as the solar eclipse before it could be explained. Superstitions and beliefs are discussed with a little ufo talk at the end.

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Gypsy Rose 1:21:07

7M ago1:21:07

1:21:07

Abi dives into the crime that started as a murder but led authorities on a whirlwind ride through the secrets of Dee Dee Blanchard and her daughter, Gypsy Rose.Sources:https://www.biography.com/crime/gypsy-rose-blanchard-mother-dee-dee-murderhttps://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/crime-history/5-disturbing-bizarre-facts-about-dee-dee-blan…

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The Murder of Charo Endrinal 59:26

7M ago59:26

59:26

Daniela and Abi kick off the episode with some fun and clarification before getting serious.Daniela shares a crime from Spain where a woman was violently murdered by a group of young men.The crime was sickening and led to protests locally and outrage nationally, fortunately, CCTV footage would reveal the culprits as they laughed and delighted in th…

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Sandy Hook Elementary Tragedy 1:33:29

7M ago1:33:29

1:33:29

Abi shares what occurred on December 14, 2012 when a 20 year old broke into an elementary school and mercilessly opened fire on anyone he came across inside. The women discuss multiple things that may have led the shooter into a downward spiral and ultimately to his final act. There were many opportunities for someone to rightfully step in however …

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Thanksgiving Day Killings 48:01

8M ago48:01

48:01

Daniela shares chilling true crime cases that occurred during the Thanksgiving holiday.Sources: https://www.macabredaily.com/articles/template-6fy98https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/parents-of-makayla-sitton-to-sue-thanksgiving-killer-paul-merhige-parents/2055945/https://www.reddit.com/r/LetsReadOfficial/comments/e17sop/paul_merhige_thanksgiving_…

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Jennifer Pan 44:30

8M ago44:30

44:30

Abi shares the cases of two girls, one who planned her parents murder after a long life of academic lies, and one who murdered her mother right as her lies were uncovered. Sydney Powell was sentenced to life in prison after fatally stabbing her mother in March of 2020. She had been suspended from her college and when the school called to talk to he…

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Trick? Or treat? HALLOWEEN SPECIAL 1:00:35

9M ago1:00:35

1:00:35

Daniela describes the origins of the holiday through the centuries and the traditions that sprung from early practices. What was once used for protection comes to be used for trickery, Daniela describes the eeriness of mimicry.Some however don’t just get their kicks From only doing tricks, so beware. Happy Halloween Source: https://www.history.com/…

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Who’s There? 1:06:36

9M ago1:06:36

1:06:36

Abi describes one of her personal fears, which has been documented to happen more than we realize. Feeling like your home is haunted? It might actually be a secret roommate. TW: SA

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Ed & Lorraine Warren 1:40:27

9M ago1:40:27

1:40:27

The women try to keep it together whilst Daniela blesses us with the ultimate Warren files bundle. Complete with an inside look at the truth about their private life, lies and indiscretions. Match made in Heaven? TW: Domestic violence, pedophilia, abuse. Sources:https://usghostadventures.com/haunted-stories/ed-and-lorraine-warren-and-the-paranormal…

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QUICK&*CREEPY: Tanzler and Moskvin 39:05

9M ago39:05

39:05

Abi shares the stories of two disturbed men who crossed the line to be with those they loved. Listener discretion advised, dead children are discussed. Abi is giving the troubling reminder to not be trustworthy of anyone with strange hobbies. The humor is at its darkest in this episode to kick off the season. TW: graphic material, abuse of a corpse…

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Mt. Shasta 1:42:34

9M ago1:42:34

1:42:34

Daniela takes us on a bizarre adventure to the stratovolcano known as Mt. Shasta at the southern end of the Cascade Range in Siskiyou County, CA. Mt. Shasta is said to be home to a hidden civilization of people called Lumerians and is said to hold mystical energies. Daniela reads experiences of people who ran into the Lumerians or their home. Danie…

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Timothy Bliefnick: From Family Feud to Murderer 58:06

10M ago58:06

58:06

The women return to the show guns blazing and ready to share strong opinions and controversial jokes. They discuss the case with commentary on society in this connect-the-dots attempt at finding out why, like time and time again, a husband decides to murder his wife. So many names dropped and cases mentioned, you can tell they missed chatting about…

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Haunted Ranches 38:48

10M ago38:48

38:48

Daniela tells Abi about several ranches that would turn cowboys into chickens. The women try to refresh their memory with Daniela’s subreddit post.

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CREEPYPASTA: I Found the bunker.... 51:41

11M ago51:41

51:41

Abi reads a scary story she found on reddit. When a family of survivalists go missing from a locked bunker, the police try to keep things under wraps. The protagonist finds themselves facing the unknown down in the dark while searching for their lost dog. The women discuss some truly scary and messed up news Abi’s heard recently. TW: SA, Torture…

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The 1984 McDonald's Massacre 1:11:43

12M ago1:11:43

1:11:43

Daniela shares the harrowing and gruesome details of the events that took place July 18, 1984 at a McDonald’s in San Diego CA. Opinions are shared as they discuss the shooter and his intentions, was he hateful or was it a mental health crisis? Regardless, the shooter alone was responsible for the heinous killing of 21 people and the wounding of 19.…

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Tulpamancy 43:47

12M ago43:47

43:47

Daniela opens the episode with an eerie experience her family had recently. The women discuss the practice of Tulpamancy.

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MIRRORS 1:00:12

1y ago1:00:12

1:00:12

Daniela describes the power mirrors can hold and reads experiences from people who learned the hard way.Abi adds in an infamous haunted mirror she's personally stared into on more than one occasion.The women discuss what’s been circulating on their tik tok FYP featuring the Rudy Farias case and the woman who saw something disturbing on her plane.…

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Camp Scott Girl Scout Murders pt. II 52:31

1y ago52:31

52:31

Abi recaps the case giving new details with a timeline of the findings and the investigation.Abi tells Daniela about the strange and disturbing things that took place on the campgrounds prior to opening.The women discuss the mysterious rumors around the case including what those involved in the investigation said about certain spiritual beliefs and…

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Camp Scott Girl Scout Murders pt. I 48:57

1y ago48:57

48:57

Abi introduces the case, setting the scene and outlining the crime that would forever close a summer camp in 1977. Multiple strange incidents speckle the dark mystery all the more. There are holes in the episode, but also holes in the case possibly. TW: graphic material, child murder, SA

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The Imprecatory Psalms 38:56

1y ago38:56

38:56

Daniela describes pieces in the Bible that are meant to curse enemies. The women discuss unfortunate and disturbing news they have come across recently. Stories discussed: -12 year old kills brother https://fox8.com/news/12-year-old-girl-stabs-brother-to-death-mom-blames-manic-episode/amp/ -Teen charged for newborn left in trash can- https://www.ne…

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CREEPYPASTA: Things Darker Than Man 1:01:14

1y ago1:01:14

1:01:14

Abi reads a creepypasta neither of the women have read before. Two detectives have to take matters into their own hands as people of their town are being torn to shreds without a lead in sight. https://www.creepypasta.com/things-darker-than-man/

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The Murders of Channon Christian and Christopher Newsom 56:08

1y ago56:08

56:08

On the evening of January 6, 2007, a couple in Knoxville, Tennesse were on their way to a party. Channon Christian and her boyfriend Chris Newsom were just 21 and 23 when they were abducted during a carjacking and tortured until their agonizing deaths. This episode is graphic, listener discretion advised*TW: R*pe, violence, graphic material…

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Madres: The Eugenics Movement in the United States pt. II 1:04:47

1y ago1:04:47

1:04:47

Abi introduces the topic before breaking down early legislation that supported the eugenics movement. Buck v Bell went to the Supreme Court on the basis that individuals with criminal history currently detained may be sterilized so as not to contribute low-IQ criminals to society. Doctors soon saw the benefits of selecting who may reproduce and mov…

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Madres: The Film Based on the Eugenics Movement in the U.S. 50:12

1y ago50:12

50:12

The film Madres is directed by Ryan Zaragoza and depicts the experiences of a Mexican-American couple in the 1970s. The film's message is inspired by actual events that took place in the United States. Abi reads the synopsis and explanation of the plot from 5:01 to 11:20. The women discuss thoughts on the film and discuss where horror films may be …

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Natural Disaster Hauntings 1:03:17

1y ago1:03:17

1:03:17

Daniela shares tales of the paranormal in different locations with natural disasters in their history. Could trauma tether souls to a piece of land?

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The Phantom Whistler 42:36

1y ago42:36

42:36

In the year 1950, life changed for 18-year-old Jacqueline Cadow of Paradis, Louisiana.One night, she heard a “wolf whistle”outside her home, and from February until her wedding day in October, she would consistently hear the whistling. The stranger became known as the Phantom Whistler.No matter where she tried to hide, the anonymous whistler would …

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The Nepalese Royal Family Massacre 44:21

1+ y ago44:21

44:21

Daniela shares the story of Prince Dipendra of Nepal who willingly killed his family in June of 2001. Was it certain expectaions weighing too heavily or a forbidden romance? From partying and scandal to murder. The only one who knew all the answers turned the gun on himself, dying in the hospital days later.…

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The Bever Familicide 46:19

1+ y ago46:19

46:19

Abi tells the horrifying story of how two brothers chose to murder their family. A thunderstorm is actively happening throughout the recording and can be heard in the background*Homeschooled and largely secluded with their family in a suburb of Oklahoma, teen brothers Robert and Michael Bever spent much of their free time researching serial killers…

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The Casket Girls 40:16

1+ y ago40:16

40:16

Daniela shares the history behind efforts to populate the French territories in early America. Women were sent on ships from the old country to serve as Christian wives of men establishing areas of New Orleans, and parts of Mississippi. Back in Europe, how women were chosen, and at what ages, makes this part of history dark and troubling. Over time…

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Colleen Ritzer 46:13

1+ y ago46:13

46:13

Treasured math teacher Colleen Ritzer was killed by one of her students in October of 2013.Philip Chism committed a gruesome crime at just 14 years old and would go on to reoffend following his detainment during his trial. His defense led with a psychotic break being reason for “snapping”, had it not been for surveillance cameras installed at the s…

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La Luz del Mundo Abuse 1:15:05

1+ y ago1:15:05

1:15:05

Daniela shares information on the church known as La Luz del Mundo, the Light of the World. Founded by Aarón Joaquín Gonzalez in 1926, the church claims to be the only “true” church which can provide eternal salvation to its followers. Practices by leaders known as “apostles” have come to light as survivors report what occurred behind closed doors.…

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Astral Projection 1:35:22

1+ y ago1:35:22

1:35:22

The women celebrate their three year anniversary of the podcast and chat before introducing the topic of the episode. Daniela defines astral projection and how the experts say it can be achieved. Many claim this is a safe practice, however, there are dangers of the unknown realm. TW: rape Sources: https://www.bustle.com/life/is-astral-projection-re…

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Jenni Rivera 1:09:21

1+ y ago1:09:21

1:09:21

Daniela and Abi briefly discuss the immortality of memes and the sad news of the suicide of Kailia Posey last year. Daniela shares the story of Mexican-American artist Jenni Rivera. Born July 2, 1969, Dolores Janney Rivera Saavedra went on to have a turbulent life ahead of her as she rose to fame. Her death has been analyzed through the years leadi…

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MLK Part III 1:24:56

1+ y ago1:24:56

1:24:56

Abi breaks down the events leading up to MLK’s involvement with the Sanitation worker’s strike in Memphis while he prepared for the Poor People’s March.The women discuss King’s last major push for civil rights and powerful words the night before his death. Many believe his words foreshadowed his time had run out. On April 4, 1968, Dr. Martin Luther…

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MLK Part II 1:01:50

1+ y ago1:01:50

1:01:50

Abi describes how the Tuskegee Airmen protested the discrimination they faced in the military. She then picks up Civil Rights Movement events after 1957 followed by the problems Martin Luther King would soon face as he became involved with questionable characters according to the FBI. The episode closes with shocking revelations. TW: sexual assault…

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