When the LAPD investigate Mary Otis Blackburn and her cult for embezzlement they stumble upon a sacrificial burial site underneath the floorboards of a Venice Beach cottage.

We continue our journey across the states and return to the state that started it all for us - California! So many stories to choose from! We choose to focus on Synanon, the rehabilitation center that started with good intentions but then quickly turned into a violent and dangerous cult.

Bizarros! Welcome back! This week Jess continues the journey across the states and hittig: Arkansas! How did a medical fraudster create one of the most haunted hotels in North America? Find out the absolute bonkers backstory to The Eureka Springs Hospital and Spa.

HAPPY NEW YEAR BIZARROS!! Welcome to the first episode of 2024, AND WHAT AN EPISODE IT IS! Jess and Aristotle catch up a bit at the top before diving into one of the strangest murder stories we've ever heard in all our time of making this show! Be warned, the details are gruesome and maybe triggering. Enjoy!…

Bizarros!! Jess is back with the journey through the spooky states, next up... ALASKA! HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Today, Jess begins her journey of exploring the weird and spooky across the United States, state by state! Starting with the dead children's playground in Alabama!

Jess is back with a mini to talk about a famous familiar!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Jess is back with one of our favorite reurning guests, Erika Lewis! They discuss the history of candy corn and some favorite halloween candy memories.

We're back Bizarros, and this time with a very special guest! Author S. Elizabeth, whose new book The Art of Fantasy is available now, joins Jess to dive into art, perfume, and more! Jess also opens the show with a brief history of the pinball ban!

Bizzaros, welcome to the first Mini Mystery episode! Jess will be diving into some recent weird news. Enjoy!

Jessi s back this week to tell the tale of the real cursed ring that inspired J.R.R. Tolkien's legendary work...

Hello Bizzaros! Jess is back this week with a look at one of the all-time great creepy toys... The Ouija board! And of course, we get some good Weird of the Week/World/Whatever!

That's right Bizzaros! Jess is back this month to dicuss Jasper Maskelyne, a british stage magician who claims to have helped turn the tides of World War 2 with his illusion work. We also get some weird of the week!

Welcome back Bizarros! This month, Jess gives us a history of Evangeline Adams - America's first astrological super star! Then we have a guest story from Cici Andersen about Giulia Tofana, history's most successful serial killer. Cici also gives a brief history of the Chicago Tylenol murders. And what would an episode of Bizarre States be without..…

Happy New Year! Jessica welcomes back Bizarre States/Untold Hour alum, Brad Meltzer! They discuss Brad's new book, The Nazi Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill Roosevelt, Stalin, and Churchill. Then we get some Weird of The Week/Weird of The World!

Jess is back to go over 5 strange events that occured on Christmas (24th and 25th!). Then we get some more Weird Of The World! Happy Holidays!

This week, Jessica Chobot (and Aristotle) dive into the history of the real-life Johann Georg Faust! Sorry again for the audio issues!

Welcome Bizarros to the inaugral ressurection! Jessica Chobot (and Aristotle) dive into writer and artist, Edward Gorey, and The Order of The Good Death! Happy Halloween!

Get ready Bizarros!

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This week Bowser is joined by The Real Queen of Horror, Zena Dixon! They talk about Zena's experience using a ouija board, a quick WEIRD-ONER, and OF COURSE - horror movies! Released 8/05/20By Starburns Audio

Bowser is joined this week by Kreature Kid Adam Dougherty to discuss their favorite monsters, creativity, and the Onyx movie! Bowser also brings us some ALMOST totally uplifting Weird of The Week!By Starburns Audio

Jess is out on the road again but Bowser is back just in time to keep things spooky! We also get the special treat of having Sapphire Sandalo join Bowser to hear updates on Onyx, Gremmy boy, and of course.... HORROR MOVIES!By Starburns Audio

This week Jess tells us about the legend/true story of the green children of Woolpit! We also get some Weird of The Week involving space billionaires, the moons orbit wobbling, the flat earth store, and more suggestions from discord! We also get an update from Crowbot's Backyard!By Starburns Audio

This week Chobot and Aristotle read some listener stories! We also get 2 great Weirds of The Week involving haunted ruins for sale and an update on the Slender Man trial.By Starburns Audio

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JESS IS BACK! FOR NOW! Jess is finally back, though without a Bowser. She gives us an update on her travels for Expedition X and then gives us a deep dive into George Joseph Smith and the Bride in the Bath murders. We then get a NEW SEGMENT....By Starburns Audio

Bowser flies solo this week for some Weird of The Week and updates on Gremmy Boi and Onyx!By Starburns Audio

Bowser goes OFF this week giving us an update on the Onyx movie and his recent dive into interrogation videos. He is then joined by the host of Case Craze Podcast, Patricia "Patches" Brown. They discuss true crime and the strange obsession with serial killers.By Starburns Audio

Bowser brings back good friend Sapphire Sandalo to catch up on The Autopsy of Jane Doe, Poltergeist 2, and demonology! Bowser also gives us some great Weird Of The Week about tree farts in ghost forests and a very cool castle.By Starburns Audio

Bowser is joined by the awesome Dan Larson from Toy Galaxy to take a deep dive into some spooky toys! But first Bowser gives a review of The Vigil in what may be a new segment?! Let us know what you think this new segment should be called!By Starburns Audio

Bowser is flying solo this week! First he gives us his thoughts on the mini "Stay Puft" reveal, then dives into some WEIRD OF THE WEEK!By Starburns Audio

Bowser is flying solo this week but not totally! He invites Aliza Pearl to talk about her new show, SLAY, on Twitch! They discuss her work with her improv group, Ripley, and how they got started and evolved. They also talk cryptids and Aliza's ghost experiences. Bowser also tells the full story of gremi-boi in a Bowser's Backyard update.…

BOWSER RETURNS! We congratulate Bowser on his success with funding his Onyx film on Kickstarter. He tells us all about his experience and the special stretch goal that he will be fulfilling this week. We then get some Weird of the week about Edward Munch, a Japanese parasite pen, and a goth home. Then Jess continues with this month's theme of Witch…

Jess its back this week with Aristotle to kick off this months theme... WITCHES AND WITCHCRAFT! We start with some great weird of the week: an apothecary targeted by...another witch?! An explanation of a cryptic tweet from the U.S. Strategic Command, and a 121 year old chocolate bar! Then Jess gives some background behind "Britain's most famous wit…

Originally Aired July 14, 2020 Bowser and Jess are joined by Conner Gossel, The Haunted Historian, to discuss how he started the instagram page and the inner workings of the research that goes into each post!By Starburns Audio

No Bowser this week which means Jess is flying solo with some help from Aristotle. Its a short episode this week but they discuss a brief of history of animals being trained for nefarious purposes.By Starburns Audio

Bowser is back this week with Jess for part 2 of Simulation Theory. They dive into the recent documentary "A Glitch In The Matrix" and they have THOUGHTS! WATCH DARK CITY!By Starburns Audio

No Bowser this week, so Jess calls upon Stephen "Stovetop" and Aristotle to talk about "The Simulation" all the theories on what it means and how to hack it!By Starburns Audio

A quick message from Jess about why she and Bowser are taking this week off. See you next week!By Starburns Audio

Bowser and Jess go on a full on a RAMPAGE against Netflix's Crime Scene: The Vanishing At The Cecil Hotel!By Starburns Audio

This week Jess gives up a deep dive into the many stories behind everyones favorite (or most hated) holiday!By Starburns Audio

Jess is back to join Bowser this week for a catch up and deep dive on recent Weird of The Week! The main focus is on the recent prank involving the Hollywood sign, Jess gives us a recap on the sign's history and how it ties back to the prank!By Starburns Audio

Bowser is rolling solo this week to read your listener stories! He also brings some great Weird of The Week and a shameless plug!By Starburns Audio

Its finally here, the story that inspired this week's theme... The Joan Rivers ghost story. Jess gives us a deep dive into the paranormal experience of comedian Joan Rivers. And of course, great Weird of The Week about: a not-dead dead person, Celine Dion but not THAT Celine Dion, and a grave digging championship.…

Bowser and Jess are back this week for another great addition to Celebrity Ghost Story January! They start with great Weird of The Week: UFOs included in recent stimulus bill, Lizzie Borden house for sale, and mimosas in space! Bowser then brings us a smattering of haunted movie set stories!By Starburns Audio

Happy New Year! Bowser and Jess kick of the new year with a new theme for the month - Celebrity Ghost Stories! Bowser brings us some Weird of The Week along with a bonus story from Aristotle! Jess then tells us the great story of Telly Savalas ghost experience!By Starburns Audio

A short message from Jess, Happy holidays and HAPPY NEW YEAR!By Starburns Audio

For the final installment of Murdered Merry Mistress Month, Jess tells us the terrible tale of a (not) love triangle that takes the worst possible turn. We also get a Best of 2020 Weird of The Week! Be sure to check the Untold Hour on Twitter and Instagram to vote on what January's theme should be!By Starburns Audio