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Prepare yourselves for another threesome episode with Brittany, Heather, and Jenna. This episode focuses on the murder part of the Villisca Axe Murders and contains a lot of shenanigans.  Sources: A Nightmare in Villisca: Investigating the Haunted Axe Murder House by Richard Estep https://murderhouse.com/the-house-and-murders/the-murders/ Buzzfeed Unsolved: Supernatural - “The Horrors of Villisca Ax Murder House” Music by Alena Smirnova: https://open.spotify.com/track/2qFfB2WYgJNvsTVLoo3ngF?si=305f46c547734686

Careful of those razorblades when trick-or-treating! Brittany and Thurlow bring you a new Way Off Track episode where they discuss if we really need to be worried about our Halloween candy.  Sources: https://www.history.com/articles/how-americans-became-convinced-their-halloween-candy-was-poisoned  https://www.npr.org/2023/10/31/1208459235/why-urban-legend-contaminated-halloween-candy-wont-disappear-razor-blade-poison  https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/where-did-the-fear-of-poisoned-halloween-candy-come-from-822302/  https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2019/10/23/thc-cyanide-razor-blades-how-sketchy-urban-myths-taught-parents-fear-halloween-candy/ Music by Alena Smirnova: https://open.spotify.com/track/2qFfB2WYgJNvsTVLoo3ngF?si=305f46c547734686

Brittany and Heather wrap up the story of Jodi Arias and Travis Alexander. Last one with wonky audio, promise.  Sources: Conviction: The Untold Story of Putting Jodia Arias Behind Bars by Juan Martinez https://abcnews.com/US/friends-warned-travis-alexander-jodi-arias-dangerous-months/story?id=68731237 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jodi-arias-a-timeline-of-a-sensational-murder-case/ https://abcnews.com/US/jodi-arias-trial-timeline-events-arizona-murder-case/story?id=18123295 Music by Alena Smirnova: https://open.spotify.com/track/2qFfB2WYgJNvsTVLoo3ngF?si=305f46c547734686

Brittany gives Chris the lore behind the Black Eyed Children (or BEKS) and he gives her a lot of information she didn't ask for. Just remember: don't let them in! Sources:  Danger At Your Door: Encounters with Black Eyed Kids by Gemma Jade https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/black-eyed-children-urban-legend https://traditionallegends.com/blog/the-black-eyed-children/ Music by Alena Smirnova: https://open.spotify.com/track/2qFfB2WYgJNvsTVLoo3ngF?si=305f46c547734686

Brittany and Heather finally come together and visit a longtime-favorite case of Brittany's. The case that started it all: Jodi Arias. *Disclaimer: Brittany messed up her audio because she was still a little rusty.* Sources: Conviction: The Untold Story of Putting Jodia Arias Behind Bars by Juan Martinez https://abcnews.com/US/friends-warned-travis-alexander-jodi-arias-dangerous-months/story?id=68731237 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jodi-arias-a-timeline-of-a-sensational-murder-case/ https://abcnews.com/US/jodi-arias-trial-timeline-events-arizona-murder-case/story?id=18123295 Music by Alena Smirnova: https://open.spotify.com/track/2qFfB2WYgJNvsTVLoo3ngF?si=305f46c547734686

Knock knock knock! What is that? It's Brittany and Jenna here to talk about the Great Amherst Mystery!  Sources:  https://circulatingnow.nlm.nih.gov/2021/10/28/the-great-amherst-mystery-1888/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Iz2_7_XSoE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=in5j7m-BHzQ Music by Alena Smirnova: https://open.spotify.com/track/2qFfB2WYgJNvsTVLoo3ngF?si=305f46c547734686

Chris insisted on telling Brittany about the Hopkinsville Goblins, aka the Kelly Little Green Men, and honestly, they both learned a little something during this Lore episode.  Sources:  https://www.wbko.com/2025/08/21/70-years-later-revisiting-kelly-hopkinsville-encounter/ https://www.countryliving.com/life/a44064/eclipseville-hopkinsville-ky-history/ Music by Alena Smirnova: https://open.spotify.com/track/2qFfB2WYgJNvsTVLoo3ngF?si=305f46c547734686

We're baaaaaackkkk. Bet you thought the gang was gone for good, but here we are!  Thurlow has been waiting to give Brittany all the deets on the prohibition, so naturally, we had to share it with you! It's all going to keep getting weird from here on out. Music by Alena Smirnova: https://open.spotify.com/track/2qFfB2WYgJNvsTVLoo3ngF?si=305f46c547734686

We hope you're ready for a spookin'! Jenna gives Brittany all the deets on Willard Public Library, and how the dream of a rich old white man with a heart of gold eventually led to one of the most infamously haunted libraries.  Music by Alena Smirnova: https://open.spotify.com/track/2qFfB2WYgJNvsTVLoo3ngF?si=305f46c547734686

Heather is IN MICHIGAN to tell Brittany about some fast food crimes. We may be having too much fun. Peep the reference to Heather's podcast Nature vs Narcissism and go check it out after you listen to this episode! Sources: https://globalnews.ca/news/9063893/antoine-sims-cold-fries-murder/ https://www.koco.com/article/trail-of-corn-dogs-leads-to-burglary-arrest/4285092https://www.mylespaul.com/threads/man-calls-911-after-burger-king-runs-out-of-lemonade.33117/https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/two-arrested-running-meth-lab-out-iowa-taco-bell-n404301 https://www.eastidahonews.com/2021/05/suspect-falls-from-subway-restaurant-ceiling-with-stolen-deli-meat-police-say/ Music by Alena Smirnova: https://open.spotify.com/track/2qFfB2WYgJNvsTVLoo3ngF?si=305f46c547734686

Happy Holidays! For a special treat on this festive lore episode, we have Brittany, Chris, AND Thurlow here to tell you about Krampus - claws and all!   Sources: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/krampus-could-come-you-holiday-season-180957438/ Krampus - Wikipedia Krampus | Definition, St. Nicholas, Christmas, History, & Facts | Britannica Sack Man - Wikipedia Krampus: Origins of the Yuletide Monster | Monstrum Grýla - Wikipedia Meet Krampus, the Christmas Devil Who Punishes Naughty Children | HISTORY The History of Krampus | Horror History  Music by Alena Smirnova: https://open.spotify.com/track/2qFfB2WYgJNvsTVLoo3ngF?si=305f46c547734686

Brittany and Thurlow get together to talk about the death of a founding father and first president of The United States of America: George Washington! While most know him in all of his glory, we explain one of the most widely used examples of blood-letting. Sources: https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/the-death-of-george-washington?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADye4kGoqj3nsTlSDmfqMrkpDFv_Y&gclid=Cj0KCQjwmt24BhDPARIsAJFYKk2RT4Ys6AmP3NjaF1w6A-XX59KMqDuJRfQET6xy7n8d0FFWXelxzbkaAknwEALw_wcB https://www.britannica.com/question/How-did-George-Washington-die https://www.utmb.edu/mdnews/podcast/episode/what-killed-washington Music by Alena Smirnova: https://open.spotify.com/track/2qFfB2WYgJNvsTVLoo3ngF?si=305f46c547734686

In this long overdue Way Off Track episode, Brittany tells Thurlow about the ghost town of Singapore, Michigan, and how it became buried beneath the sand dunes.  Sources:  https://www.library.hbs.edu/hc/crises/1837.html  https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/local/michigan-life/remnants-of-buried-singapore-are-hiding-in-plain-sight-today/69-51227c66-54b9-4164-8c97-e090891a1318  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LvxLIVwizo https://www.audacy.com/wwjnewsradio/news/local/best-of-the-daily-j-the-story-of-singapore-michigans-buried-ghost-town https://www.audacy.com/wwjnewsradio/news/local/best-of-the-daily-j-the-story-of-singapore-michigans-buried-ghost-town https://www.hollandsentinel.com/story/news/history/2024/08/02/lake-michigan-ghost-town-speculated-buried-beneath-dunes/6805496001/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore,_Michigan#:~:text=Singapore%20is%20a%20ghost%20town,ravaged%20by%20fires%20in%201871

Brittany and Heather are back for Part 2 of our con artist series where Brittany tells the story of how Anna Delvey tricked the New York socialites and (almost) made her way to the top. Grab your champagne and your Birkin bag - you're not going to miss out on this one. Sources: https://www.thecut.com/article/how-anna-delvey-tricked-new-york.html https://people.com/crime/inventing-anna-true-story/ https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/arts-and-culture/a38517687/anna-delvey-sorkin-inventing-anna-true-story/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=mgu_ga_toc_md_pmx_hybd_mix_us_17942344289&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw7ZO0BhDYARIsAFttkCjg63qKvuFHqPYqxjW3V_x0o0GMnA3vFd1yd-OuAVjztvwyRjvgXXMaAug4EALw_wcB https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/arts-and-culture/a38962970/where-is-anna-delvey-today/ https://www.historyvshollywood.com/video/anna-delvey-documentary/ https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/inventing-anna-fact-check https://www.today.com/popculture/tv/anna-delvey-now-rcna15204 https://www.marieclaire.com/culture/a21563727/summer-of-scam-anna-delvey-explained/20/20 - The Sinfluencer of Soho Music by Alena Smirnova: https://open.spotify.com/track/2qFfB2WYgJNvsTVLoo3ngF?si=305f46c547734686

Heather gives Brittany the history behind some of the most well-known nursery rhymes, and let us tell you - some are downright creepy!  Sources: https://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/families/rhymes-in-time/muffin-man  https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2023/10/04/the-muffin-man-is-the-beloved-nursery-rhyme-based-on-a-serial-killer/  https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/muffin-man-song-serial-killer/  https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/55035/dark-origins-11-classic-nursery-rhymes  https://theghostposts.com/8-dark-nursery-rhymes/ https://cafemom.com/parenting/meanings-nursery-rhymes-lullabies/this-old-man  https://www.thrillist.com/entertainment/nation/famous-nursery-rhymes-popular-song-meanings  Music by Alena Smirnova: https://open.spotify.com/track/2qFfB2WYgJNvsTVLoo3ngF?si=305f46c547734686