Best Maxwell Holechek Podcasts (2024)

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Parlour Stories: Haunted Headaches Edition 53:30

4y ago53:30

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What better way to celebrate Odd Tonic's 1st anniversary than by checking back in with 3 people who submitted their stories last year... for uncanny updates and chilling new tales? Plus, just *how* creepy does Grandma's house need to be to make a grandkid wish summer break was over? Very! Have a listen... www.oddtonicsociety.com Parlour Stories: Ha…

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12 Days of Ghost Stories Collection 1:58:35

4y ago1:58:35

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Relive the screams from the 12 Days of Christmas Ghost Stories, all in one compilation! This deluxe 2 hour episode contains all new commentary for each story from Maxwell and Jennifer, as well as macabre music and enhanced audio! www.oddtonicsociety.com 12 Days of Ghost Stories Collection Sources: Real Ghosts, Restless Spirits, and Haunted Places b…

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12 Days of Christmas Ghost Stories - Day 12 21:43

4+ y ago21:43

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It's the final day of the 12 Days of Christmas Ghost Stories! We've saved the most chilling tale for last, the story of the infamous Bell Witch. Huddle close to the firelight, it's going to get spooky. www.oddtonicsociety.com 12 Days of Christmas Ghost Stories - Day 12 Sources: Real Ghosts, Restless Spirits, and Haunted Places by Brad Steiger (Affi…

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12 Days of Christmas Ghost Stories - Day 11 8:32

4+ y ago8:32

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It's Day 11 of Odd Tonic's 12 Days of Christmas Ghost Stories! Tonight, explore alongside an EMT with a knack for the paranormal, as she rethinks wandering around a notorious floor of a haunted hospital. www.oddtonicsociety.com 12 Days of Christmas Ghost Stories - Day 11 Sources: Haunted Healthcare by Richard Estep (Affiliate Link:) https://amzn.to…

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12 Days of Christmas Ghost Stories - Day 10 6:23

4+ y ago6:23

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It's Day 10 of Odd Tonic's 12 Days of Christmas Ghost Stories! Tonight, we'll visit an apartment with a disturbing feature left off of the listing: a child ghost. www.oddtonicsociety.com 12 Days of Christmas Ghost Stories - Day 10 Sources: Real Ghosts, Restless Spirits, and Haunted Places by Brad Steiger (Affiliate Link:) https://amzn.to/36h5ZaH Li…

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12 Days of Christmas Ghost Stories - Day 9 7:32

4+ y ago7:32

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It's Day 9 of Odd Tonic's 12 Days of Christmas Ghost Stories! Tonight, we'll go to work with a contractor and an RN, whose hourly pay will have no chance of compensating them for what will be a very weird workshift... www.oddtonicsociety.com 12 Days of Christmas Ghost Stories - Day 9 Sources: Real Ghosts, Restless Spirits, and Haunted Places by Bra…

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12 Days of Christmas Ghost Stories - Day 8 9:20

4+ y ago9:20

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It's Day 8 of Odd Tonic's 12 Days of Christmas Ghost Stories! Tonight, accompany a cemetery security guard as his patrol of the grounds becomes more then he can handle. www.oddtonicsociety.com 12 Days of Christmas Ghost Stories - Day 8 Sources: Odd and Chilling Encounters by R.S. Russo (Affiliate Link:) https://amzn.to/2QyHaQX Links: Support the po…

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12 Days of Christmas Ghost Stories - Day 7 7:27

4+ y ago7:27

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It's Day 7 of Odd Tonic's 12 Days of Christmas Ghost Stories! Tonight, visit an art class that quickly became a lesson in haunted history! www.oddtonicsociety.com 12 Days of Christmas Ghost Stories - Day 7 Sources: Odd and Chilling Encounters by R.S. Russo (Affiliate Link:) https://amzn.to/2QyHaQX Links: Support the podcast you love at www.patreon.…

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12 Days of Christmas Ghost Stories - Day 6 6:30

4+ y ago6:30

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Join us for Day 6 of Odd Tonic's 12 Days of Christmas Ghost Stories! Tonight, we'll meet Linda and her friend Jennifer as they have a fun afternoon creating their own radio program. But what they record will haunt them forever. www.oddtonicsociety.com 12 Days of Christmas Ghost Stories - Day 6 Sources: Phantom Messages by William J . Hall and Jimmy…

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12 Days of Christmas Ghost Stories - Day 5 5:37

4+ y ago5:37

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Join us for Day 5 of Odd Tonic's 12 Days of Christmas Ghost Stories! Tonight, we'll test a brother's nerve as he closes up his family home for the night. Is he really alone? Or is something waiting for him to turn the last light off. www.oddtonicsociety.com 12 Days of Christmas Ghost Stories - Day 5 Links: Support the podcast you love at www.patreo…

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12 Days of Christmas Ghost Stories - Day 4 6:10

4+ y ago6:10

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Join us for Day 4 of Odd Tonic's 12 Days of Christmas Ghost Stories! Working nighttime security at a college might have you dealing with your share of campus pranks. But it isn't the students you need to worry about. It's the ghosts. www.oddtonicsociety.com 12 Days of Christmas Ghost Stories - Day 4 Links: Support the podcast you love at www.patreo…

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12 Days of Christmas Ghost Stories - Day 3 6:54

4+ y ago6:54

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Join us for Day 3 of Odd Tonic's 12 Days of Christmas Ghost Stories! Tonight, a grandmother delivers some final loving messages while a ghostly force delivers some chills. www.oddtonicsociety.com 12 Days of Christmas Ghost Stories - Day 3 Links: Support the podcast you love at www.patreon.com/OddTonic Join our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/group…

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12 Days of Christmas Ghost Stories - Day 2 6:08

4+ y ago6:08

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Join us for Day 2 of Odd Tonic's 12 Days of Christmas Ghost Stories! Tonight, we learn that strange whispers in the dark might be a friend, where as 'Santa' may not. www.oddtonicsociety.com 12 Days of Christmas Ghost Stories - Day 2 Links: Support the podcast you love at www.patreon.com/OddTonic Join our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/OddT…

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12 Days of Christmas Ghost Stories - Day 1 7:46

4+ y ago7:46

7:46

Join us in the parlour for Day 1 of the 12 days of Christmas Ghost Stories! Tonight, learn the dangers of disrespecting the spirits and why a bowling ball should be kept around. Just in case. www.oddtonicsociety.com Day 1 of the 12 Days of Christmas Ghost Stories Links: Support the podcast you love at www.patreon.com/OddTonic Join our Facebook grou…

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The Terrors of Christmas 34:06

4+ y ago34:06

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Long ago, it was understood that, during the darkest nights of the year, supernatural dangers freely roamed the earth. People would gather around the warmth and light of the hearth to tell ghostly tales and perform rituals of protection. Intrigued? Don't be caught out in the cold! Join us in the parlour for strange, true tales that might just chang…

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Hidden Curses, Corpses, and Cash 44:16

4+ y ago44:16

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What secrets lie inside the walls and floors of your home? From ancient times to our contemporary era, humans have sought to bring good fortune and ward off evil by performing a bizarre ritual; That of concealing strange and sometimes gruesome objects inside buildings and important structures. But how dark did this practice go? www.oddtonicsociety.…

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The Secret Life of Plants 40:01

4+ y ago40:01

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Are the five senses the only way to interpret reality? Leading polygraph expert Cleve Backster made an accidental discovery in 1966 that turned the world upside-down. Plants may not share our human senses, but they possess an perception that will change the way you view them forever. www.oddtonicsociety.com The Secret Life of Plants Sources: The Se…

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Parlour Stories: Past Lives Edition 38:16

4+ y ago38:16

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Jennifer and Maxwell reach into the metaphysical mailbag to explore true tales of reincarnation, astral projection, and contact with passed loved ones. Learn of a precious visit made possible by a stray pup, the dangers of calling on a witch's house without an invitation or body, and what busy itinerary may be awaiting you after death. Sent in by o…

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Special Halloween Message 1:51

4+ y ago1:51

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Happy Halloween, dear guest! Thank you for coming to our door. Is your pillowcase open and ready? Good. We have a treat for you...

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Deluxe Halloween Special 1:16:54

4+ y ago1:16:54

1:16:54

In this suped-up, super-deluxe, hour-plus Halloween special, Jennifer and Maxwell select their very favorite ghost stories to share with you by candlelight. Tour a haunted mansion with a gruesome past that refuses to die. Meet the restless inhabitants of a mausoleum in the darkness of winter. And join a graveyard ghost hunt that turns quickly from …

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Black Eyed Children 44:45

4+ y ago44:45

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Lock the doors. Turn down the lights. Tonight we explore terrifying encounters with Black Eyed Children. Who or what are they? What do they want? Maybe you want to dismiss this as just another urban legend. But whatever you believe, don't answer when they come knocking. www.oddtonicsociety.com Black Eyed Children Sponsor: This evening's episode of …

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Parlour Stories: Ghost Clown Edition 56:57

4+ y ago56:57

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As we creep ever closer to Halloween, what a perfect time to share true tales of the Unexplained sent in by the Odd Tonic community. These real accounts of haunted houses, ghostly work conditions, and even a spectral clown are waiting to terrorize you. www.oddtonicsociety.com Parlour Stories: Ghost Clown Edition Sponsor: This evening's episode of O…

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Phone Calls from the Dead 41:08

4+ y ago41:08

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For two years, parapsychologists D. Scott Rogo and Raymond Bayless investigated intriguing and terrifying cases of people being contacted by the dead ...via the telephone. Hear rare stories from their out-of-print book and judge for yourself if you will hesitate next time your phone rings. www.oddtonicsociety.com Phone Calls from the Dead Sponsor: …

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Mad Science and the Dark Side of the Moon 34:54

4+ y ago34:54

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Modern science can be just as "mad" as in the movies: Artificial memories in clones, spider robots with human brains, and Oops, I Just Played God! This week, Odd Tonic has the scoop on the latest, greatest, and most terrifying science news. Put on your safety goggles and see what develops! www.oddtonicsociety.com Mad Science and the Dark Side of th…

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Missing 411: Unexplained Disappearances 39:56

4+ y ago39:56

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David Paulides is a former police detective turned author, dedicated to documenting the mysterious disappearances of people in US national parks, and beyond. You may wish to dismiss these vanishings as cases of 'just getting lost in the woods', but after hearing the chilling details from his book Missing 411: Eastern United States, you may decide t…

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Parlour Stories: Haunted Playground Edition 46:30

4+ y ago46:30

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It's time for more thrilling true tales of the paranormal, sent in by odd listeners just like you! Explore an abandoned mine with a haunting past; tour a Civil War battleground that never ceased fire, and take a trip to scenic Port Gamble, Washington, where the tourist attractions are dying to meet you. All this and more await you in this petrifyin…

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The Mystery of the Eilean Mòr Lighthouse Mystery 43:34

4+ y ago43:34

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Jennifer and Maxwell navigate the treacherous waters of the Eilean Mòr Lighthouse disappearances. In 1900, three lighthouse keepers vanished with out a trace, leaving behind a mystery awash with Scottish legend, folklore, alien abduction, cryptids, and even murder. What will you believe? www.oddtonicsociety.com The Mystery of the Eilean Mòr Lightho…

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NDEs, Radioactive Spirits, and a Flaming Bear 39:14

4+ y ago39:14

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Join Jennifer and Maxwell as they venture into the hereafter and other realms of mystery: monkey hybrid science, radioactive drinks, accident-prone bears, and why we tend to crave crazy requests while on an airplane! All this and more weird news you don't want to miss! NDEs, Radioactive Spirits, and a Flaming Bear Sources: https://www.psychologytod…

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Sleep Paralysis, The Hag, and The Hat Man 47:34

4+ y ago47:34

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Jennifer and Maxwell explore the many terrifying aspects of sleep paralysis. From cultural beliefs that are hundreds of years old, to curses, vengeful thought forms, and astral projection– there's more to this phenomena than a tidy medical explanation. Tuck yourself in, keep the nightlight on, and have a listen. www.oddtonicsociety.com Sleep Paraly…

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Parlour Stories: Monster in the Ether Edition 38:05

4+ y ago38:05

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Once again, Jennifer and Maxwell reach into the Odd Tonic mailbag, this time to share true, amazing tales of astral projection and the terrifying phenomena of sleep paralysis! And, incredibly, every exhilarating story comes from one *single* listener's incredibly spooky life! So grab your teacup, settle in, and try to remain tethered to this realm!…

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Spontaneous Human Combustion! 42:53

5y ago42:53

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Spontaneous human combustion. The invention of an overactive imagination? Or a very real and definitive way to avoid your ex?Jennifer and Maxwell don their oven mitts as they explore terrifying stories of SHC. Sifting through the embers, they find not only classic cases of these events but also eye-witness accounts, as well as tales of people who s…

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UFOs, Ghost Babies, and an Army of Kyles 27:24

5y ago27:24

27:24

Jennifer and Maxwell do an interstellar fly-by of all the weird events that are abducting the headlines. UFO commemorations, mirror dimension testing, and ghostly wedding arrangements are just a few of the quirky topics for discussion. 4 out of 5 Kyles agree – this is an episode not to miss! UFOs, Ghost Babies, and an Army of Kyles Sources: https:/…

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Behind the Scenes Special! 47:46

5y ago47:46

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Odd Tonic diverts from its regular format so Jennifer and Maxwell can discuss some behind-the-scenes details and eagerly share an exciting announcement! (Hint: It rhymes with "YouTube.") Plus, Jennifer reveals a few personal ghost stories from her past, which include some literal unmentionables. Traditional Odd Tonic episode to come next week! Behi…

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Parlour Stories: Haunted Birthday Edition 42:42

5y ago42:42

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Jennifer and Maxwell dip into their mysterious mailbag and share more true, paranormal stories from listeners! Tales include a scenic route into the strange, a ghost that can't get into the partying spirit, and a ghastly family inheritance you do not want! Parlour Stories: Haunted Birthday Edition Sources: Trickster Gods: https://en.wikipedia.org/w…

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Avast, ye Mermaids! 39:01

5y ago39:01

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Jennifer and Maxwell take a deep dive into mermaid myth, history, and recorded sightings, plus also investigate why mermaids have such a grisly reputation… sharing tales of those who, unknowingly, waded into their dark waters. Your Ambassadors of Odd will lure you in and make you question everything you think know about these aquatic enchantresses.…

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Witches, Bats, & Ghostly Lovers 31:31

5y ago31:31

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Join Jennifer and Maxwell as they boldly discuss the perils of taking a paranormal lover, how to get witchy help or *rabies* from browsing the internet, and many other stories ripped from the headlines of weird news! Stay to the end to hear THE MOST TERRIFYING STORY, EVER! Ghostly Lovers and Rabies Sources: Ghost Lovers: https://people.com/human-in…

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OMG ESP WTF 40:57

5y ago40:57

40:57

Jennifer and Maxwell explore the perplexing powers of consciousness as they tap into Russell Targ's "The Realities of ESP." Prepare yourself for the compelling, declassified evidence of 23 years of government-backed psychic experiments with startling outcomes. Lasers included! OMG ESP WTF Sources: The Realities of ESP, by Russell Targ, PhD Notes: I…

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Parlour Stories: Imaginary Friend Edition 36:47

5y ago36:47

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Maxwell and Jennifer exorcise the Odd Tonic mailbag and share more gripping ghost stories from listeners! Discover a guest who overstayed his welcome, an imaginary friend with a fiery disposition, and puckish phantom with one more ace to play! Have a seat in the parlour and listen... if you dare! Parlour Stories: Imaginary Friend Edition Sources Th…

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Superstitions, Scrying, and Sleepovers 40:12

5y ago40:12

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Come sleepover in the parlour, where Maxwell and Jennifer stay up far too late discussing superstitions. Then join as they light a candle, enter a darkened bathroom, and peer into the dark and mysterious history of mirrors. Dare to see what peers back.. Superstitions, Scrying, and Sleepovers Sources: The Encyclopedia of Superstitions, by Richard We…

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Goblins, Ghosts, and Gators 31:25

5y ago31:25

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Join Jennifer and Maxwell as they investigate the goblin troubles of Zimbabwe, the malevolent mischief of the latest cursed painting, and other odd stories ripped from the headlines! Goblins, Ghosts, and Gators Sources: Goblins! https://www.oddee.com/zimbabwe-terrorized-by-goblins-for-nearly-a-year-48636/ http://zimbabwe-today.com/african-goblins-t…

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Time Slips and Multidimensional Mayhem Pt.2 37:27

5y ago37:27

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Did this already happen? Jennifer and Maxwell explore extraordinary, mind-altering encounters with parallel dimensions and glitches in reality! Part 2 in our exploration of time slips and temporal turmoil, you may start to question everything! Time Slips and Multidimensional Mayhem Pt.2 Sources: Slips in Time and Space, by Rosemary Ellen Guiley The…

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Parlour Stories: Bathroom Séance Edition 38:28

5y ago38:28

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Maxwell and Jennifer enthusiastically reach back into the mystical mailbag to share heart-pounding stories of life-threatening ghosts, rebellious spirits, and disembodied voices! Have a seat in the candlelight and enjoy your eerie visit. Parlour Stories: Bathroom Séance Edition Sources Thank you to all the fine people who sent in stories for this w…

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Time Slips and Multidimensional Mayhem Pt. 1 40:56

5y ago40:56

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Don't take reality for granted! This week, Jennifer and Maxwell explore bizarre, mind-bending encounters with alternate dimensions and glitches in space/time! Maybe there's something more to Déjà vu! Maybe there's something more to Déjà vu! Time Slips and Multidimensional Mayhem Pt.1 Sources: Slips in Time and Space, by Rosemary Ellen Guiley https:…

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The Baffling Bridge of Dog Doom 35:05

5y ago35:05

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Curses, ghosts, fairies, witches, and minks! Could one of these be the reason why countless canines are leaping to their death off Scotland's Overtoun Bridge? Join Maxwell and Jennifer as they pursue this perplexing pooch problem. The Baffling Bridge of Dog Doom Show Notes: Overtoun Bridge, photo by UGC © C.A.Ingram , www.caingram.info © C.A.Ingram…

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Delusions, Madness, and Mania 42:50

5y ago42:50

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Meowing nuns, deadly dancing, and a fever for flowers! Get swept away with Jennifer and Max as they explore maniacal moments from history, when entire populaces were abruptly compelled into incredibly strange behaviors! Delusions, Madness, and Mania Show Notes: Tanzania Laughing Epidemic Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanganyika_laughter_ep…

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Parlour Stories: Ghostly Laundry Edition 1:02:33

5y ago1:02:33

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Maxwell and Jennifer sift through the metaphysical mailbag and share spine-tingling stories of shadow people, Ouija boards, and a stalking helium balloon! Take a cozy seat in the firelight and enjoy your eerie visit. Parlour Stories: Ghostly Laundry Edition Sources Thank you to all the fine people who sent in stories for this week's episode! You ar…

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Psychokinetic, Love-struck Furniture 30:40

5y ago30:40

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Maxwell and Jennifer don their lab coats for a bizarre tale of strange science! Travel back to 1972 to meet the Owen Group and their famous "Philip Experiment," in which they sought to conjure a ghost and got more than they bargained for! Psychokinetic, Love-struck Furniture Sources New Horizons/ Owen Journal: https://survivalresearch.ca/nhj/ Toron…

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Obviously Cursed Objects 59:41

5y ago59:41

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This episode is cursed! Not really. But the subject matter is. Visit Jennifer and Maxwell in the parlour as they weave various tales of cursed objects in the candlelight. Ominous runestones, vengeful paintings, sinister jewelry, and more await you! Keep the salt and sage handy. Obviously Cursed Items Story Images A Crying Boy Painting by Giovanni B…

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Unearthly Tea Time and the Watseka Wonder 39:43

5y ago39:43

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America's First Documented Spirit Possession! Join Jennifer and Maxwell as they explore the strange and haunting tale of two Watseka, IL girls from the mid-1800s, both with mysterious, paranormal afflictions. Although they never met, their lives are forever entwined! Unearthly Tea Time and the Watseka Wonder Sources The Watseka Wonder by Dr. E. Win…

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Parlour Stories: Angel of Death Edition 49:22

5y ago49:22

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Spooky Stories From Our Guests! Jennifer and Maxwell narrate real-life tales of the unexplained and the supernatural, sent in by our dear listeners! Grab a cup of tea and be thrilled by inexplicable, ghostly, and chilling stories that will leave you with goosebumps! Haunted Underwear and the Angel of Death Sources A big thank you to everyone who su…

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