Best Kara Bischoff Podcasts (2024)

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Grey Men and Haunted Boardwalk 42:51

31m ago42:51

42:51

Welcome to our show about the strange, unusual and the paranormal! Kara is finally back from her conventions with a crazy alien abduction story from the 80's that happened in New York. The strange thing about this case is that there our at least 4 other eye witnesses that had the same experience and story. Our other topic this week is three haunted…

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Ghost Marriages 19:37

13d ago19:37

19:37

On this episode we are talking about ghost marriages. We have two different stories of women who married a ghost. Our first story is of a lady who married a 300 year old ghost pirate named Jack who tried to kill her by draining her energy. Our second story involves a singer/songwriter from England who married a victorian ghost by the name Edwardo w…

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Monsters of North Dakota: Miniwashitu and Taku-He 15:18

27d ago15:18

15:18

This week we are talking about two cryptids from North Dakota. First up is a water monster known as the Miniwashitu, this creature was covered in hair like a buffalo but red in color with one eye and a single horn. It had a backbone that stood out and was notched and jagged like a saw. This creature came in the early Spring to help break up the ice…

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Time Travler Shed and Sam the Sandown Clown 41:44

1M ago41:44

41:44

Join us as we talk about an interesting story that is all over Tik Tok right now about the Time Traveler Shed. We do a deep dive into this story and discuss some of the theories that are going around about what is going on in this guy from Miami, Florida storage shed. A young guy goes into a shed in his backyard of his air bnb and a whole day later…

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Red River Gorge Rake and Mammoth Cave 49:03

2M ago49:03

49:03

On this episode we are talking some of the crazy things going on in the state of Kentucky. First we are talkking about a Rake that has been seen in the Natural Bridge and the Red River Gorge Area. Rake's are humanoid creatures that are thought to be unnaturally tall, very skinny, lurks in the woods and has hallow black eyes. Then we are talking abo…

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Mysteries of the sky: Solar Eclipse and The Kentucky Meat Shower 41:29

2M ago41:29

41:29

This episode we are talking about Mysteries of the sky. Kara shares with us some of the folk lore and beliefs of certain cultures surrounding the solar eclipse. We talk about the solar eclipse that happened on Monday April 8, 2024. We were both in the path of totality and share our expeirences. Then finally Stacie shares the wild but true story wit…

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Bohemian Club and The Mirror of Time 36:08

3M ago36:08

36:08

On Today's episode we are talking about the Bohemian Club which is a exclusive mens only club that was founded in 1872. This club first started out only accepting journalists, artist and musicians but today accepts many global leaders and businessman. This club chose a owl as the clubs totem and gather regularly to socialize, drink, and put on and …

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154: Noble Grape #6 Chardonnay 28:13

3M ago28:13

28:13

The biddies round out the noble grapes series with Chardonnay – either you love it or you hate it, but this full bodied white takes on most of its characteristics from the winemaker! Learn what to expect from Chardonnays from around the world. For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/154By Boozy Biddies, Calla Bischoff, Kara Ferreira

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Super Tuscans: Merlot, Cab Sauv and Cab Franc in Italy (Re-Released) 25:41

3M ago25:41

25:41

The biddies revisit Super Tuscans! Learn about the big three – Sassichaia, Ornellaia, and Tignanello – as well as some more affordable options. Learn why they’re cool and how to spot them in the store. For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/69By Boozy Biddies, Calla Bischoff, Kara Ferreira

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Irish Creatures 29:57

3M ago29:57

29:57

Welcome to this episode of the Two Scaredy Cats! This week we are talking about Ireland and some of the creatures that can be found here. We will be talking about two particular creatures that roam the Irish country side, one Irish Werewolves and the second is the Puca! Irish werewolves are different than other supernatural wolves in that their hum…

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153: Noble Grape #5: Cabernet the King! 32:24

3M ago32:24

32:24

The biddies maybe should have saved the best for last but due to typical organization dysfunction, we’re talking about the king of grapes, Cabernet Sauvignon today! Tune in to learn about this grapes origins, the France versus California battles, where you can find Cab Sauv today, and how to pick one you’ll like. For the full show notes: boozybiddi…

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152: The Long Lost New York Wine Episode 28:13

4M ago28:13

28:13

The biddies finally record the New York episode that got lost from 2021. Tune in to learn about wine in New York state from the Finger Lakes to the Hudson Valley. The oldest operating winery in the United States is in New York, as well as the nation’s largest wine cave. New York is also home to cold-hardy hybrids! For the full show notes: boozybidd…

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Bradshaw Ranch and the Rugh-Mast Mansion (Mud House Mansion) 40:20

4M ago40:20

40:20

Hello and Welcome! On this episode we start off talking about all the strange and other worldly occurrences that are happening on a ranch in Sedona, Arizona. The name of the ranch is the Bradshaw Ranch and strange things happen on this ranch! They have everything from from alien visits, ufo sightings, invisible creatures, big foot sightings and man…

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151: Noble Grape #4 - Riesling 35:57

4M ago35:57

35:57

The biddies return to the noble grape close up with Riesling – the only noble grape that does not originate from France. Tune in to learn about the different styles, the primary growing countries and how to pick out a riesling that isn’t too sweet (or is just sweet enough!). For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/151…

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The Queen of the Bootleggers (Re-Released) 32:33

4M ago32:33

32:33

On the heels of our Prohibition and the mob episode, we're re-releasing Episode #77 The Queen of the Bootleggers which takes a look at the role women played in bringing about Prohibition, rum-running and bootlegging during Prohibition, and eventually in helping to bring about its end. You'll also meet one of our favorite badass biddies ever, a boot…

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Monsters and Mythical Creatures of Appalachia 24:48

4M ago24:48

24:48

Hello! On this episode we are talking about the monsters that can be found in Appalachia. The forests and mountains of Appalachia have many folktales of mysterious creatures and cryptid's from The Greek God Pan, to were-panthers, the Yahoo (A Bigfoot type creature), Virginia Devil Monkey's to the Moon- Eyed People which are a legendary group of blu…

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150: How Prohibition and Bootlegging Made the Mob 32:49

4M ago32:49

32:49

The biddies take a little detour from their noble grapes series to discuss how prohibition and illegal alcohol to the American public basically made the mob. Tune in to learn more about Al Capone, Lucky Luciano and the other mobsters that helped keep America boozy while raking in MILLIONS. For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/150…

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149: Merlot In-Depth 30:11

4M ago30:11

30:11

The biddies continue their tour of the noble varieties with merlot. Merlot produces very smooth wine which is often blended with other varietals to lessen any harshness. It’s featured in some of the biddies favorite Super Tuscan wines. Tune in to learn about where to find 100% merlots, the best blends, and the Sideways movie fallout. For the full s…

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The Summerwind Estate and the The Gary Sudbrink Phone Calls 1:00:15

5M ago1:00:15

1:00:15

Hello and Welcome! On this weeks episode we are talking about a haunted house in Wisconsin called The Summerwind estate. This property started out as a Fishing Lodge and then got remolded into a mansion. The construction work that was done on the home stirred up a lot of spirits and the home became a hotspot for paranormal activity. Many people ove…

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148: Sauvignon Blanc Close-Up! 31:56

5M ago31:56

31:56

The biddies profile a favorite white noble variety of theirs: Savvy B! Learn about the differences in Sauvignon Blanc from different countries and why this crisp white is a perennial favorite. For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/148By Boozy Biddies, Calla Bischoff, Kara Ferreira

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Fire in the Sky and The Cage 36:08

5M ago36:08

36:08

Welcome back to season 4 of the Two Scaredy Cats Podcast! We are talking about all the crazy alien stuff that started off 2024 with a bang! We're also talking abut one of the most famous alien abduction cases ever. The Travis Walton started out as a missing person case but quickly took a dark turn into an alien case. If you are interested in learni…

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Terroir-Forward Pinot Noir with Mari Jones from Emeritus Vineyards (Encore) 53:54

5M ago53:54

53:54

The biddies are having a time already in 2024, so we thought that instead of recording something new half-a$$, we'd re-release our interview with Mari Jones of Emeritus Vineyards (California) on the heels of our All About Pinot Noir episode. Emeritus Vineyards focuses exclusively on estate grown Pinot Noir. Mari Jones is the President (of Fun) and …

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147: All About Pinot Noir 31:13

5M ago31:13

31:13

Pinot Noir is a food friendly, versatile grape that is also kind of a b*tch to grow. The biddies dive into what you can expect from Pinot Noir from Burgundy, France versus the United States versus New Zealand, best vintages and more. If you’re wondering how to pick out a pinot, this is for you. For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/147…

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146: Adaptogens and Mocktails for Damp January 28:28

6M ago28:28

28:28

If you’re looking to cut back on alcohol for damp (or dry) January, we’ve got you covered! The biddies dive into a little bit of dry January’s history before sharing some of their favorite adaptogenic drinks and mocktail options. For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/146By Boozy Biddies, Calla Bischoff, Kara Ferreira

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145: A Favorite Budget Sparkler: Gruet 24:46

6M ago24:46

24:46

The biddies dive into the story behind Gruet – an American-made champagne-method sparkling wine, and the state with the longest winemaking history in the United States: New Mexico. Need lots of bubbles for your New Years’ Eve party? Look no further! For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/145By Boozy Biddies, Calla Bischoff, Kara Ferreira

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144: All About Eggnog 28:52

6M ago28:52

28:52

It’s a holiday beverage having a moment this year. Whether you love it or hate it, eggnog has a long history and dates back to traditional English beverages called possets. The biddies have some theories about how it should be made if you actually want to enjoy it. Tune in to learn more about how eggs and whiskey (or rum) just might mix. For the fu…

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The Christmas Legend of Gryla and the Yule Lads and the Kalikantzaro 23:53

6M ago23:53

23:53

Hello and welcome to our latest episode! On this episode we are talking about the Christmas legend of Gryla and her group of companions the Yule Lads and the Yule Cat! These characters are all from Iceland and they come out during Christmas and on the twelve days of Christmas looking for children who have been bad! We also are talking about the Gre…

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143: Is There Really a Chartreuse Shortage? 24:22

6M ago24:22

24:22

Join us for a topic near and dear to the biddies: Chartreuse. It’s been hard to find lately, so the biddies dive into whether there really is a shortage (spoiler alert: there is), if the monks have stopped making it, and alternative liqueurs to try in your favorite cocktails. For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/143…

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142: All About Guinness 31:28

7M ago31:28

31:28

Today the biddies dive into the beer that once had the largest brewery in the world and beat a country to register its national symbol: Guinness. Guinness started out as a family-owned company and quickly became the national beer of Ireland and beloved throughout the world. Tune in to learn why the dark brew is so refreshingly light and how to prop…

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The Count of St. Germain and Skinwalker's 31:29

7M ago31:29

31:29

Welcome to the Two Scaredy Cats Podcast! On this episode we are talking about the Count of St. Germain who kept showing up in history for hundreds of years and never looking a day over 40 leaving people to believe he was immortal. Next we are talking about skinwalkers and how they are seen and talk about mostly in the southwest and in Navajo cultur…

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141: African Wine (not from South Africa) 32:42

7M ago32:42

32:42

South African wine is regularly exported all around the world, but what about wine from the rest of the continent? The biddies look into wine from different countries throughout Africa, including from Zimbabwe, where the subject of the documentary Blind Ambition are from. Full show notes: boozybiddies.com/141…

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140: Blind Ambition Documentary & Does Red Wine Taste White If You Can't See It? 24:09

7M ago24:09

24:09

The biddies talk about the documentary Blind Ambition, about 4 Zimbabwean refugees who flee to South Africa, become sommeliers and participate in the World Blind Tasting Competition. They also detour through the science of blind tasting and ways you can test your own blind tasting skills at home, or at the bar with a bartender who will probably qui…

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Swaney Bean and other Cannibal Killers 19:28

7M ago19:28

19:28

Welcome to the Two Scaredy Cats Podcast! In this episode we are talking all about Cannibals! We start off learning about Swaney Bean the Cannibal of Scotland and his 48 member clan, who terrorized Scotland during 16th century . This clan was responsible for murdering and eating more than 1,000 people. While doing research on cannibalism for this ep…

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139: The Godfather of Wine 29:42

7M ago29:42

29:42

The biddies talk about Francis Ford Coppola, American film writer, director and producer – perhaps best known for his work on The Godfather, and also someone who became a force in the American wine industry. He and his daughter Sofia Coppola run a veritable wine empire, own a legendary wine estate, Inglenook, and are also credited with being the fi…

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138: How Yellow Tail Disrupted an Entire Market 28:13

7M ago28:13

28:13

We all know it (and maybe love it) – Yellow Tail wine. The biddies talk about how Yellow Tail, out of Australia, was basically invented for the American market. It’s a really interesting story and a tour de force of product development and marketing strategy that changed the wine label game worldwide and the Australian wine industry forever. For th…

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Lizard Men and Conspiracy Theories 27:24

8M ago27:24

27:24

Welcome to the Two Scaredy Cats Podcast! This episode we are talking about Lizard Men and Conspiracy Theories surrounding lizard people. First we are talking about the Lizard Man of Lee County, South Carolina. The Lizard Man is a reptilian creature that is said to inhabit the swampland in and around Lee County, South Carolina. Human like in form th…

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137: Australian Wine, Part 2 AKA "Goon of Fortune" 25:24

8M ago25:24

25:24

Goon of Fortune…. That’s all you need to know. The biddies revisit Australian wine, its history and regions, and the best worst drinking game you’ve never heard of, Goon of Fortune. Grab a glass and join us! For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/137By Boozy Biddies, Calla Bischoff, Kara Ferreira

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136: Let's Talk About Sekt (Austrian and German Sparkling Wine) 28:57

8M ago28:57

28:57

The biddies return to the bubble train and take a look at Austrian and German sparkling wine. Both countries predominantly produce bubbles labeled “sekt”, however there are many different kinds and quality levels within the category. Tune in to learn more and hear about 5 too many “sekt” jokes. Full show notes: boozybiddies.com/136…

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Jenny Greenteeth and The Burke and Hare Murders 21:42

8M ago21:42

21:42

Welcome a another exciting episode of the Two Scaredy Cats. This time we are going to the Uk for a couple of folk tales and Legends. Thank you to Sam who is from Scotland and visiting my son Jake for the great tips about some great Legends and Lore. First up we are talking about Jenny Greenteeth who is a gruesome water hag who mostly lives in ponds…

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(Encore) Wine Heists - Because There Was One This Week! 27:48

8M ago27:48

27:48

This week there was a new wine heist down in Florida. We won't have the full scoop on that one yet, so we're re-airing Wine Heists, Part 1 to share some of the craziest times sh*t got stolen. The full show notes are here: boozybiddies.com/123By Boozy Biddies, Calla Bischoff, Kara Ferreira

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135: All About Mezcal and Spirits Distilled from Agave with Travis Gale 51:57

8M ago51:57

51:57

The biddies chat with Travis Gale, a friend of Calla’s who also imports mezcal from Mexico. We chat about why it’s his favorite spirit, the difference between mezcal and tequila, and why not all (in fact not most) mezcal is smoky, amongst other things. Tune in to learn how Calla is responsible for Travis’ worst hangover ever and more! For the full …

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Las Vegas Trip and The Exorcist 35:02

9M ago35:02

35:02

Hi and welcome to our little dark corner of the universe where we talk about all things strange unusual and paranormal! On this week's episode we are talking all about our recent girls trip to Las Vegas, Nevada. We are also giving our review of the Zac Bagins Haunted Museum which we got to experience on our trip to Vegas. With the new Exorcist movi…

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134: All About Italian Bubbles 29:57

9M ago29:57

29:57

The biddies stay on the bubble train and turn their attention to Italian sparkling wine. Like there is more than Cava in Spain, there is also way more than Prosecco in Italy – including one gentleman who ages his wines hundreds of feet below sea level on the ocean floor. Grab a glass of something sparkling and tune in! boozybiddies.com/134…

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133: The 4 C's of Spanish Sparkling Wine 25:49

9M ago25:49

25:49

Because there’s more out there than cava! Tune in to learn more about cava and why not every Spanish sparkling wine is actually cava… There are a number of producers making different levels and kinds of sparkling wine. Many of them are budget friendly and all of them are delicious. For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/133…

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Superstition Mountains and the Golden Lamb Inn 21:18

9M ago21:18

21:18

Welcome to the Two Scaredy Cats Podcast! This week we are talking about the Superstition Mountains located just outside of Phoenix Az. This mountain range got it's name from the mysterious booms that can be heard even when there is no lightning or thunder happening! Also mysterious deaths, missing hikers, and the Lost Dutchman Gold Mines are all pa…

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132: If There Was Ever A Group of People We’d Ever Want to Be a Part Of… 23:47

9M ago23:47

23:47

It would be these people… the “first families of wine”, also known as the Primum Familiae Vini, consists of some of the biggest winemaking families in Europe, although one American label was amongst their number at one time. Learn all about these 12 families and the rules of this super exclusive club. For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/132…

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131: Why Is Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Wine So Sought After? 29:32

9M ago29:32

29:32

On the heels of the cult wine episodes, the biddies take a deeper dive into Domaine de la Romanee-Conti. Tune in to learn all about this highly sought after (and very expensive) Burgundy wine. While you may never get to try it, you’ll be in the know! And you'll also learn about the time all the vines were almost poisoned by a crazy guy demanding a …

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Ceely Rose House Murders and Appalachian Tales 23:39

10M ago23:39

23:39

Hello and welcome this episode of the Two Scaredy Cats! Join us this week as we are talking about the Ceely Rose House Murders which is located in Malabar Farm State Park in Ohio. The Rose home had a tragic experience at the hands of one of their own family members when several members of the family were murdered with rat poison. After the Rose fam…

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(Encore) Why Gray Grapes Are Awesome with Two Shepherds 1:03:11

10M ago1:03:11

1:03:11

The biddies chat with William Allen and Karen Daenen of Two Shepherds. Located in Sonoma County, Two Shepherds focuses on artisanship and quality without excessive manipulation. This mostly means they make the wines they want to drink! Tune into the episode to learn more about Two Shepherds, winemaking, the hunt for bucket list varietals, the Two S…

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(Encore) Veuve Clicquot -- the champagne and the woman who founded it 17:13

10M ago17:13

17:13

The biddies take a look at one of the most badass women in winemaking history, the widow Clicquot - and how she created a veritable champagne empire, invented new technologies to get her champagne to market faster, and was just a generally awesome lady. Full show notes: boozybiddies.com/76By Boozy Biddies, Calla Bischoff, Kara Ferreira

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