Send us a text Welcome To The Oddity Shop, Where The Bizarre is Always on Sale. This week, your curator Zach has the creepy and bizarre origin stories of commonly used phrases, or idioms! Curious about the sinister stories behind everyday phrases? This episode uncovers the dark origins of idioms like "meeting a deadline" and "riding shotgun," traci…

Send us a text Welcome To The Oddity Shop, Where The Bizarre is Always on Sale. This week, your curator Kara has a sickening tale of tuberculosis and possible vampirism. As we open the shop this week, we have the serious topic of tuberculosis (TB). We break down the progression of this infectious disease—from the early primary infection with flu-li…

Send us a text Welcome To The Oddity Shop, Where The Bizarre is Always on Sale. This week, your curator Zach, Is opening the shop with the 100th Episode, and he's got the haunted story of the Queen Mary. Join us as we commemorate our 100th episode of Oddities! We take a nostalgic trip down memory lane, sharing our favorite spooky stories like the i…

Send us a text Welcome To The Oddity Shop, Where The Bizarre is Always on Sale. This week, your curator Kara, The Green Witch, is talking all things magical, mystical, and Witchy! Get ready to uncover the many faces of modern witchcraft! We're diving into everything from the mid-20th century Wiccan movement to the eclectic practices of today’s witc…

Send us a text Welcome To The Oddity Shop, Where The Bizarre is Always on Sale. This week, your curator Zach is chatting about an expedition gone wrong! We have a bit of a macabre tale as we chronicle the chaotic life of Alfred Packer, a man who stumbled from one misfortune to another in his quest for gold in the West. From his Civil War setbacks t…

Send us a text Welcome To The Oddity Shop, Where The Bizarre is Always on Sale. This week, your curator Kara has a load of pranks....That went to Far! Ever wonder what could possibly go wrong with a little prank? Join us as we kick off with Kara’s bewildering encounter at Aldi, where an unexpected fart left her questioning the true meaning of an ex…

Send us a text Welcome To The Oddity Shop, Where The Bizarre is Always on Sale. This week, your curator Zach is telling us about Chicago's Most Haunted Alley: Couch Place. Thanks to a listener's suggestion, we dive into a historical and eerie exploration of Chicago's haunted theater and the infamous Alley of Death, setting the mood for some spine-t…

Send us a text Welcome To The Oddity Shop, Where The Bizarre is Always on Sale. This week, your curator Kara is telling you about the Flannan Isles and the Mysterious Disappearance of its keepers! What really happened to those lighthouse keepers on the Flannan Isles? As the waves crash against the rocky shores of the Flannan Isles, we dissect theor…

Send us a text Welcome To The Oddity Shop, Where The Bizarre is Always on Sale. This week, your curator Zach has the conspiracies and theories surrounding New York's Plum Island What if a mysterious creature washed ashore and hinted at secret government experiments? Join us on this episode of the Oddity Shop as we unravel the enigmatic history of M…

Send us a text Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where The Bizarre is Always On Sale. Your Curator Kara is dishing out celebrity gossip and conspiracy theories! Ever wondered if Avril Lavigne was secretly replaced by a clone named Melissa? Join us as we unravel this wild theory! We dive headfirst into one of pop culture's most bizarre conspiracy theories…

Send us a text Welcome To The Oddity Shop, Where The Bizarre is Always on Sale. This week, your curator Zach has finally covered the tale of the Flatwoods Monster. Brace yourself as we transport you back to 1952 West Virginia, where the legend of the Flatwoods Monster was born. Experience the raw fear of locals, including kids and a dog, who encoun…

Send us a text Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where The Bizarre is Always On Sale. Your Curator Kara Has the wild story of the missing child, Walter Collings. Join us on this spine-tingling episode of the Oddity Shop Podcast as we explore the chilling story of Christine Collins and her missing son, Walter. Prepare to be captivated by the harrowing acc…

Send us a text Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, We have a Special Guest and fellow oddball: Jensen, "The Host of Its An Odd World After All" Jensen has brought out a new segment here in the Shop. That's right: We've got Oddball Overviews, where we each share some fun recent event articles that …

Send us a text Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Zach is telling us the Wild Story of Dorothy Eady and her reclaimed Egyptian Heritage. Curiosity piqued by ancient riddles? Imagine discovering a link to a past life, as we trace the inexplicable life of Dorothy Eady, the woman whose near-death tu…

Send us a text Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Kara is telling us about a taxidermy goat head with a checkered past. Yep, you heard that right - we're talking full-blown, "Beware the cursed goat head" kind of stuff. Speaking of which, Old Capricorn has a bone to pick with us as we recount his …

Send us a text Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Zach and Kara are Recounting their 12 hour overnight investigation of the Eloise Asylum. As the night deepened within the haunted halls of Eloise, our investigation took a turn towards the truly extraordinary. With the camaraderie of fellow enthus…

Send us a text Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Zach has the strange story of Elisa Lam and her time at the Cecil Hotel The Cecil Hotel's story is as layered as the most intricate of novels, with chapters of grandeur, despair, and notoriety. We peel back these layers to reveal its transformatio…

Send us a text Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Kara is taking us sliding through some streetlight weirdness! We're taking you to the edge of reason with a deep dive into the Streetlight Interference Phenomenon (SLI). Our latest chat ventures into the realm of those electrifying individuals who…

Send us a text Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Zach's taking us on a time warping bender. The concept of a block universe may sound like heavy stuff, but get ready for a riveting exploration of how every moment might just coexist in a sprawling cosmic map of time and space. We're not just talk…

Send us a text Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Kara tells us all about the Horrific Garnett House Hotel The Garnett House Hotel's walls echoed with our footsteps as we traced its history from hotel to school, orphanage, and more, unraveling a past as colorful as the apparitions that reputedly …

Send us a text Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Zach Brings us Shipwreck Stories from Lake Superior Have you ever pondered the eerie allure of Lake Superior's depths? We'll journey into the chilling embrace of Lake Superior, regaling you with tales of ghostly lighthouses and ships that sail int…

Send us a text Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Kara has the legend or the Rougarou Cryptid! Hold onto your hats and your M&Ms as we take you down to the bayou, where the Rougarou lurks in the shadows. This isn't your average campfire tale – encounters with this Cajun cryptid is one for the boo…

Send us a text Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Zach is taking us on a tour of the creepiest locations in the Bridgewater Triangle! Ever wondered what lurks in the murky waters of the Hockomock Swamp or whispers from the depths of the Bridgewater Triangle? We are back at the Oddity Shop, ready …

Send us a text Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Kara will be sharing a long list of Death Bed Confessions! Have you ever been gripped by a secret so profound that you imagined its revelation could only come at life's end? Kara and I traverse this shadowy terrain, unearthing stories where the ve…

Send us a text Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Zach is telling us about the Curse of the Poltergeist Films! Gather 'round as we revisit the haunting tale of the Freeling family in their spectral besieged California abode. We take a nostalgic look at "Poltergeist," its spine-chilling legacy, an…

Send us a text Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Kara has brought the lore of the Black Eyed Kids What happens when a normal night takes a turn for the unsettling with an encounter involving children sporting soulless, ink-black eyes? Kara recounts a listener's spine-chilling experience with the…

Send us a text Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Zach is telling us about the Phases of the Moon and sharing some Full Moon Tales. That's right we're unwrapping the celestial enigmas of the moon—with its cultural and metaphysical significance—and share tales that flirt with the supernatural. Fro…

Send us a text Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Kara's bringing the Strange Case of Frida Sofia Tragedy and coincidence collide as we revisit Mexico's heartbreaking seismic events, including the 7.1 magnitude earthquake that echoed the past on the same date as the infamous 1985 disaster. We wad…

Send us a text Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Zach is telling us the lore and haunting of Robert the Doll! If you've ever wondered about the secret lives of your childhood toys, prepare to meet Robert the Doll. This isn't your average playtime pal; Robert's story is a woven with the unnerving…

Send us a text Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Kara is talking all about LA's Notorious Wonderland Gang. Strap in, because we're taking you back to the neon haze of 1980s LA, where the Wonderland gang and John Holmes ruled the night with a cocktail of crime, drugs, and betrayal. The saga of Ro…

Send us a text Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Zach brings to you a Valentines Day Special filled with love potions and aphrodisiacs. Ever wondered about the strange concoctions people have turned to for a hit of love or lust? Zach and Kara here, taking you on a whimsical exploration of love p…

Send us a text Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Kara delves into the story of her favorite cryptid...The Puckwudgie! Strap in for a mystical ride through American folklore as we explore the Wampanoag's storied legacy, from the "People of the First Light" to the tales of Maushop, the giant who c…

Send us a text Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Zach is talking about a recent possession and the Ife Family? Imagine a family holding steadfast to their faith as their world spirals into the paranormal. We unpack the haunting narrative of the Ife family from Enfield, where beliefs in possessio…

Send us a text Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Kara is taking us on a Journey through the terrifying Hoia Baciu Foreset. Imagine stumbling across a forest so shrouded in mystery it's been dubbed the Bermuda Triangle of Transylvania. From the comfort of wherever you are, join us as we share tal…

Send us a text Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Zach is taking us on a journey through 5 of the worlds creepiest caves. Ever wondered what it's like to roam the eerie underground caves? In our latest conversation, we plunge into various peculiar tales that are sure to thrill you. As we navigate…

Send us a text Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Kara is telling us all about a very Clever little Mongoose This week we're veering off the beaten path to the intriguing world of mongoose. Not just any Mongoose however. This week we are talking about a particularly clever Mongoose that can talk …

Send us a text Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Zach is wrapping up the intriguing story of the Mothman! Ever heard of the Mothman? We're heading into the heart of Appalachia, taking a chilling journey back in time to the suffocating dread and disturbing events of Point Pleasant in 1966-67. We'…

Send us a text Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Zach is starting a deep dive on everyone's Favorite Appalachian Cryptid...The Mothman. Put on your detective hats as we navigate the eerie terrain of Appalachia, unearthing the fascinating tales of the Mothman and its impact on the locals. Be it t…

Send us a text Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Kara is educating us on the types of Mediums and their abilities. Were opening the cryptic doors to the world of mediums, discussing their fascinating abilities. We unlock the secrets of various forms of mediumship from evidential mediumship, anim…

Send us a text Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Zach tells about a unique experience Children had meeting otherworldly beings! Brace yourselves for a UFO encounter that will have you questioning everything you thought you knew about aerial phenomena. Were taking you to the Ariel School in Zimba…

Send us a text Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Kara is telling us all about those odd spots hidden in your homes. We've all heard stories of secret rooms, but what if you found one in your own house? Imagine, stumbling upon a secret room filled with bizarre and unexplainable items in your own …

Send us a text Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Zach tells us all about the Tragic Story of the Beautiful Stranger. In this episode we traverse back in time, to the iconic Coronado Beach Hotel and its most famous guest, Lottie Bernard. Her story shrouded in mystery and filled with tragic turns.…

Send us a text Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Kara is talking all about the Black Friday! Well, we're about to take a thrilling deep-dive into the twisted world of this shopping extravaganza. Today's episode is a roller-coaster of emotions as we explore the psychological allure of Black Frida…

Send us a text Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Zach tells us the story of Michigan's Favorite Cryptid Ever wonder what lurks in the shadows of Northern Michigan? Well, strap in folks, as we embark on a thrilling chase of the half-man, half-dog creature known as the Dogman. What's that? You've …

Send us a text Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Kara tells us about some dancing Irish Ghosts who want some closure. Prepare yourself for an episode that emerges from the warmth of family traditions, and descends into the cold chills of historical mysteries. Listen as we discuss the chilling hi…

Send us a text **DATE CORRECTION: At 13:53, We mentioned Eloise started in the 1880s, and it should state 1830s** Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week we have a special guest, Adam Hachey, a paranormal investigator who will be telling us all about Eloise Asylum in Michigan. Adam, a seasoned paranormal investiga…

Send us a text Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Zach tells us the TRUTH behind the conjuring house, and waht some of the current researchers are uncovering. Imagine if your everyday life was haunted by spirits - not just in movies, but in reality! This episode pivots to a thrilling analysis of …

Send us a text Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Kara tells us about the framing of the Conjuring House Experience based in pop culture. Ready to journey with us into the mysterious realm of the paranormal and pop culture? Buckle up, folks! We promise you on a wild ride through the fascinating w…

Send us a text Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Zach and Kara are answering questions from our Curious Listeners in this Little Bonus episode! As we sat with our matching purple velvet-covered journals, reflecting on our shared love for the My Favorite Murder podcast, an idea sparked - why not …

Send us a text Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Zach and Kara recount what got them into the paranormal, and they share their own personal experiences. Ever felt a chill down your spine, a sudden drop in temperature, or seen an object move without reason? Welcome to our newest podcast episode, …