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Oddity Shop

Kara Perakovic and Zach Palmer

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This podcast examines the oddities of the world...Cryptids to Conspiracies, Cults to Curiosities, Myths to Mysteries, and so much more! Stop by the shop, where the bizarre is always on sale... Each week your curators, Kara Perakovic and Zach Palmer will be opening the shop and sharing stories with you.
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Juan Fernandez, Cecile Munoz, Shawn Meaux

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Hi, we are Juan Fernandez and Cecile Munoz. We are fascinated by the intersection of business and relationships and how to thrive in your life. In this podcast, we explore issues affecting the workplace and how it impacts culture, interpersonal relationships, and how to grow as a human being. What makes us qualified? Juan Fernandez has covered some of the biggest stories in the Southland Los Angeles as part of the CBS News. His favorites include Presidential visits and the arrival of the Spa ...
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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 misadventures f…
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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 enthusiasts and the c…
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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 transformation from a luxury…
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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 leave a trail …
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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 talking theory; we'…
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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 roam its halls.…
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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 into legend. Dive …
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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 books, with a pecu…
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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 to whisk you aw…
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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 veil of secrecy i…
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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, and why its haunt…
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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 these black-eyed k…
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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. From the formation…
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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 wade through the s…
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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 threads of his…
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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 Ron Launius and h…
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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 potions and aphr…
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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 crafted Cape Cod…
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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 possession and exorcism …
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For many of us, the holidays are all about spending time with family. Whether merry, or just plain scary, the emotions and feelings we experience during the holiday season linger far after the decorations are down and resolutions are made. In this episode, Juan shares the almost “life changing moment” he had in how he handles the stress of going ba…
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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 tales of a shepher…
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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 through the ep…
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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 and states his …
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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'll unravel the …
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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 the monster’s go…
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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, animal communicatio…
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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 Zimbabwe, where more…
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The doctor is in! But what if the doctor isn't human? Our favorite psychotherapist, John Tsilimparis, joins the podcast as we discuss the growing impact of AI, and specifically AE (artificial empathy), in the medical field and in the most important aspects of our daily life. What is Chatbot Therapy? Can AE make us better humans or is it merely mani…
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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 home. From a ma…
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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. Lottie, known …
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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 Friday. From its hum…
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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 never heard of …
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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 history of choler…
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**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 investigator, uses his u…
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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 'The Conjuring'…
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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 world of The Con…
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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 start our own? …
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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, where we share …
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Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Zach and Kara recount their adventure at the 13th Annual Michigan Paracon. This episode is brimming with ghostly encounters, riveting investigations, and unexpected psychic revelations that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Ever had a surprise family conne…
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Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Zach Tells us about Amy Carlson, and her Culty Group: Love has won Ready to be drawn into the world of Love Has Won, a cult led by Amy Carlson, the woman who claimed to be a divine being? Brace yourself for an emotional rollercoaster as we delve deep into the in…
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Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Kara tells us all things Blair Witch In this episode we take a detailed look at the infamous Blair Witch Project, revealing its potent impact on the world of horror cinema. Analyzing each chilling moment, from the unexplainable stick figures to the blood-soaked …
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Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Zach is telling us about all thing Tarot! Calling all those with an adventurous heart and an intrigue in the mystical! Ever wondered about the fascinating world of tarot cards? Wonder no more, as we take you on a journey through the enchanting realm of tarot car…
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Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Kara tells us all about the meat that rained down on the Crouch Farm! Have you ever been down a rabbit hole? One that leads you into the eerie world of creepy tales, bizarre happenings, and haunting experiences? Well, come join us as we celebrate our 50th episod…
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Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Zach is talking all one of America's most haunted bridges. Have you ever heard of the Goatman Bridge and the chilling tales that surround it? This episode takes us on a haunting journey to Denton County, Texas, where we uncover the eerie history and unnerving my…
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Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Kara tells us about the peculiar story of Weary Willie. Ever wondered about the life lurking behind the painted face of a clown? The spotlight shines on Emmett Kelly III, the bearer of the iconic Weary Willie legacy. From a scruffy figure, Weary Willie morphs in…
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Ever wonder what it's like to have an eerie premonition? Or to see a figure in all black skulking around your friends? Join us as we crack open the doors of the Oddity Shop once more, this time sharing the chilling tales of our listeners. Our new segment, Paranormal Postcards, is now open for business -- where your personal encounters with the para…
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Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Zach is talking all about the Bermuda Triangle! Prepare to unearth life's most perplexing riddles as you venture into the heart of the mysterious Bermuda Triangle with us! First we cover the chilling, unsolved mystery of Flight 19's inexplicable disappearance, i…
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Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the Shop, Kara tells us about the legend of the Blood House! Tune into to the eerie story of Minnie, a homeowner troubled by an unexplained, blood-like substance in her home. Can you imagine the chill that crept up her spine as she discovered this horrifying mystery? We s…
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With a worldwide box office of $1B, there is no denying the massive appeal and success of Barbie, the movie that has become a movement. In this episode, Cecile, Juan, and Shawn breakdown Barbie, give their thoughts on the movie and the inter-generational, cross-cultural, and overall appeal of the iconic Mattel brand. They discuss how Director/Write…
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Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the Shop, Zach's talking about the wild world of Nature. Brace yourselves for a wild ride into the fascinating and sometimes spine-chilling world of predatory flora and fungi. We're about to uncover some of nature's most captivating secrets, so prepare for the unexpected!…
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