"Marked By The Ouija" with Scott Wells
Lindsay is joined by bestselling thriller and horror author Scott Wells to discuss his book, “Marked By The Ouija,” which established him as a powerful voice in YA horror—blending supernatural mystery with the emotional depth of adolescence.
The Miniwashitu: North Dakota’s River Monster
Lindsay and Madison continue Spoopy month and discuss the Miniwashitu, as well as why you should be careful around waterways, that it can be more dangerous during the day than at night, and how to die via insanity.
Princess Theatre and The Ghost of Frederick Federici
Lindsay and Madison kick off Spoopy month and discuss the Princess Theatre and Frederick Federici, as well as why you should take your meds, that sometimes it costs a fortune to build something great, and how to haunt a location with style.
Amish Red Riding Hood from Too Stupid To Live
It’s a Ye Olde crossover! Lindsay Valenty, host of ye Olde Crime Podcast, takes a brief respite from the world of historical true crime to visit the wonderful world of Amish fairy-tale retellings! She joins Becky to review “Amish Red Riding Hood” by Ashley Emma ($0.99).
The Beer & Whiskey Flood Drinking Disastersode of 1814-1875 from Doomsday
We’re talking about the only consumer product you can blow out your nose while friends and strangers cheer you on; we’ll discuss more context and uses for plop and manure than you could shake a feces coated stick at; and we’ll see why the only thing you can’t kill about the British in countless, ghoulish ways, is their spirit.
Hazel Farris: The Modern Mummy from Weird Distractions
This week's distraction covers the alleged life of Hazel Farris. In 1906, Hazel's short-lived life came to an end after supposedly revealing a dark secret about her past to a new lover. After no one claimed her remains, a local furniture store (and funeral parlour) owner realized Hazel's remains may be a ticket for financial success. Need a distraction? I got you.
The Curious Case of Charles G. Pease
Lindsay and Madison discuss Charles G. Pease, as well as why you should stick to your principles, that sometimes you should slow your roll just a touch, and how to start a movement that you may never see the payoff of in your lifetime.
When Monsters Ate the Sun: The Dark History of Eclipse Beasts
Lindsay and Madison discuss Eclipse Monsters, as well as why you should have your friends help you fight off night snakes, that wolves can bring about the end of the world, and how to crash a party and lose your head all at the same time.
The 1897 Aurora Alien Crash: Texas’ Forgotten UFO Mystery
Lindsay and Madison discuss the 1897 Aurora UFO Crash, as well as why you shouldn’t drink contaminated well water, that crazy things can happen at 6 am, and how to not be a dick in a cemetery.
Dobhar-chú: The Otter King of Irish Folklore
Lindsay and Madison discuss the Dobhar-chú, as well as why you should stick to the rivers and the lakes that you’re used to, that you should never provoke a giant otter hybrid, and that some saints have giant heads.
When Death Comes to Dance
Lindsay and Madison discuss Danse Macabre, as well as the proper order to dance to one’s grave, that music about death can be super spicy, and how awesome rocks are.
From Outlaw to Oxfords: The Bizarre Fate of Big Nose George
Lindsay and Madison discuss Wild West outlaw George “Big Nose” Parrott, as well as why you shouldn’t go after trains, that killing important people isn’t the smartest move, and how to end up as fashion accessories against your will.
Stand and Deliver: The Dark Romance of the Highwayman
Lindsay and Madison discuss the history of Highwaymen, as well as all the shires, that robbing via horse is way cooler than robbing on foot, and how quickly one could meet the noose if they weren’t careful.
An Evil Ghost Named John: A true ghost story interview from Homespun Haints
Ghosts torment a teenage girl every night in her Iowa home. However, one ghost in particular deliberately tormented her and would never leave. Part two of Homespun Haints interview with Lindsay Valenty, podcast co-host of Ye Olde Crime Podcast and teller of true personal ghost stories.
Buckwheat Man's Gonna Getcha! A true ghost story interview from Homespun Haints
Haunted cornfields, creaky farmhouses, and Victorian prairie ghosts lend these ghost stories from Iowa a chilling authenticity, making them sound like something right out of a horror movie. But they're all real and experienced by true crime podcaster Lindsay Valenty of Ye Olde Crime Podcast. Settle in for some of the scariest true ghost stories you've ever heard, from the heart of America.
The Isle of Demons: Exile, Survival, and the Haunting of Marguerite de la Rocque
Lindsay and Madison discuss the Isle of Demons, as well as the wild history of cartography, that you shouldn’t trust your womanizing cousin, and how to be a badass bitch.
Calamity Jane: Legend of the Wild West
Lindsay and Madison discuss Calamity Jane, as well as the importance of record keeping, that you can still be a badass even if you exaggerate the truth, and how to be a mysterious legend in the Wild West.
Stone Guardian: The True Crime of William G. Bruce & His Faithful Dog Jack
Lindsay and Madison discuss William G. Bruce, as well as why gun safety is important, that you should never hunt alone, and how to honor the dead in the cutest way possible.
Pamela Lee Worms
Lindsay and Madison discuss Pamela Lee Worms, as well as why you shouldn’t live outside your means, that you shouldn’t trust anyone who tries to isolate you, and that sometimes you can still get effed by the deceased.
Terror at the Tavern: The South Dedham Tragedy of 1865
Lindsay and Madison discuss the Dedham Tragedy, as well as why you should listen to your gut, why mental health needs to be taken seriously, and why you shouldn’t live above a medical practice if you want to keep illicit substances out of the hands of your family.