Some may say the parallels between the 1918 Spanish Flu and COVID-19 are unsettling. You be the judge after hearing this special episode. A big thank you to Justin from Generation Why for assisting with research!

Some may say the parallels between the 1918 Spanish Flu and COVID-19 are unsettling. You be the judge after hearing this special episode.  A big thank you to Justin from Generation Why for assisting with research!

037 - Spanish Flu

Did you know London had a graveyard just for outcasts? Or that San Francisco was built from the remains of ships? Find out more in this top 5 episode about the secret histories of popular tourist destinations.

036 - Secret Histories

In this episode, I explore different types of abandoned settlements and ghost towns. Who was the 'Bad Man from Bodie'? Why was a popular resort town on the Salton Sea deemed "an ecological terror"? And how does a fire stay ignited for centuries?

035 - Ghost Towns

In this episode, I delve into the stories of the earliest female criminals sentenced to death. Who were these women and what were their crimes? Highlights include Velma Barfield, June Champion, and Lizzie Halliday.

034 - Death Sentence

In this special Halloween episode I cover two crimes and one mysterious death, all of which transpired one Halloween night.Has anyone ever actually found a razor blade in their candy bar or is it an urban myth? What code word did Houdini give his wife so only she would know if he were speaking to her from beyond the grave?

In this special Halloween episode I cover two crimes and one mysterious death, all of which transpired one Halloween night. Has anyone ever actually found a razor blade in their candy bar or is it an urban myth? What code word did Houdini give his wife so only she would know if he were speaking to her from beyond the grave?

033 - Halloween Hysteria

In the 1940s and early 1950s, Americans afflicted with cancer feared their only treatment options: radiation and surgery. They sought a miraculous cure, and both Norman Baker and Harry Hoxsey claimed to have the answer.

032 - Cancer Quackery

In episode 31, Zoe and Miyuki of the podcast "Weird Kids Wanted" share their stories about Philly - from their real-life haunted mansion to the city's overcrowded graveyards. I also tell a few tales about my time as a Salem resident.

031 - Haunted Dwellings

In this mini episode, I wanted to stay true to my affinity for the gothic subculture by doing a top 5 list on the most regrettable gothic trends. #gothic #gothicculture #darkfashion

030 - Oh My Goth!

In this top 5 episode, you'll hear all about 5 beastly cryptids and the legends that surround them. Could you believe in the unbelievable? #cryptids #cryptozoology #legends #folklore #beasts #podcasts #oddities

029 - Legendary Beasts

In this episode, I explore three hoaxes that are strange beyond belief. Hear the tale of a man who disappeared into a bottle, and a woman who gave birth to rabbits! If you like oddities, you won't want to miss this one.

028 - Bizarre Hoaxes

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The films discussed episode 24 are all believed to be cursed. From Rosemary's Baby to The Omen, hear all about the ominous tales behind some of your favorite dark films. Thank you to my special guest, Justin from Generation Why, for covering the tragic death on the set of The Crow.

024 - Movie Curses

In this episode I take listeners on a journey to the Capuchin Crypt in Rome and the Paris Catacombs. Interspersed with my narrative on their complex histories is my interview with Dr. Paul Koudounaris, author of The Empire of Death, Heavenly Bodies, and Memento Mori.

002 - Dens of Death

In this episode, I look into fashions from bygone eras that were treacherous. Hear about corsetry, crinolines, chopines, foot binding, and the strange case of the man who avenged Lincoln.

014 - Fatal Fashion

On a special extended episode, Dick from the podcasts Off the Cuffs and Being There joins me in discussing and reacting to bizarre state laws. Questions or comments?thegothlibrarianpodcast@gmail.comFollow me on Twitter:@GothPodcastInstagram:that_gothlibrarianThank you for listening!Check out other shows from PODCAST JUKEBOX:Will Sean Podcast?ProudToBeKinky PodcastDrinks with GodNO LOVE LOST&amp; Being There

On a special extended episode, Dick from the podcasts Off the Cuffs and Being There joins me in discussing and reacting to bizarre state laws.  Questions or comments? thegothlibrarianpodcast@gmail.com Follow me on Twitter: @GothPodcast Instagram: that_gothlibrarian Thank you for listening! Check out other shows from PODCAST JUKEBOX: Will Sean Podcast? ProudToBeKinky Podcast Drinks with God NO LOVE LOST &amp; Being There

005 - Bizarre U.S. Laws

In Episode 21, I explore the history of mental institutions in the U.S. - from social reformer Nellie Bly to extreme treatment methods used in the name of healing.

021 - Asylums

Three separate cases from different eras will examine a rare form of true crime: twin outlaws.Questions or comments?thegothlibrarianpodcast@gmail.comFollow me on Twitter:@GothPodcastInstagram:that_gothlibrarianThank you for listening!Other shows from the PODCAST JUKEBOX network:Off the Cuffs: a Kink and BDSM podcastWill Sean Podcast?ProudToBeKinky PodcastDrinks with GodNO LOVE LOST&amp; Being There

Three separate cases from different eras will examine a rare form of true crime: twin outlaws. Questions or comments? thegothlibrarianpodcast@gmail.com Follow me on Twitter: @GothPodcast Instagram: that_gothlibrarian Thank you for listening! Other shows from the PODCAST JUKEBOX network: Off the Cuffs: a Kink and BDSM podcast Will Sean Podcast? ProudToBeKinky Podcast Drinks with God NO LOVE LOST &amp; Being There

008 - Troubled Twins

In this mini episode, I explore 5 museums in the U.S. full of spooky delights.

023 - Top 5 Spooky Museums

Join me in exploring the ladies of dark legend. From Bloody Mary to La Llorona, find out where these stories originated and why they continue to be told.

022 - Ladies of Legend

This episode will take you down the rabbit hole of quackery and patent medicine. In an age when cure-alls and miracle elixirs were all the rage, people believed the remedy for their greatest ills sat in a tiny medicine bottle. A big thank you to Dick of Being There and Off the Cuffs for indulging my wild idea for an intro.

This episode will take you down the rabbit hole of quackery and patent medicine. In an age when cure-alls and miracle elixirs were all the rage, people believed the remedy for their greatest ills sat in a tiny medicine bottle.  A big thank you to Dick of Being There and Off the Cuffs for indulging my wild idea for an intro.

007 - A Cure For What Ails You

Explore three cases where couples killed together - Faye and Ray Copeland, Alvin and Judith Neelley, and Charlie Starkweather and Caril Ann Fugate. Questions or comments?thegothlibrarianpodcast@gmail.comFollow me on Twitter:@GothPodcastInstagram:that_gothlibrarianThank you for listening!Check out other shows from PODCAST JUKEBOX:Will Sean Podcast?ProudToBeKinky PodcastDrinks with GodNO LOVE LOST&amp; Being There

Explore three cases where couples killed together - Faye and Ray Copeland, Alvin and Judith Neelley, and Charlie Starkweather and Caril Ann Fugate.  Questions or comments? thegothlibrarianpodcast@gmail.com Follow me on Twitter: @GothPodcast Instagram: that_gothlibrarian Thank you for listening! Check out other shows from PODCAST JUKEBOX: Will Sean Podcast? ProudToBeKinky Podcast Drinks with God NO LOVE LOST &amp; Being There

006 - Deadly Duos

What do Carl Tanzler, Amy Fisher, and Burt Pugach have in common? Find out in Episode 4.

004 - Obsessive Love

In this episode, I profile four women who almost got away with elaborate schemes and what led them down that path. From promises of eternal beauty to claiming to be Carnegie's illegitimate daughter, these female con artists used clever tactics to captivate their marks.

011 - Cunning Cons : Part One

Lonely hearts ads, singles columns, personal ads - all interchangeable terms present the opportunity for unattached individuals seeking another for a special connection.  But what happens when a killer is reading through, or even posting their own ads? In this episode, I cover three cases - The Lonely Hearts Killers, Harvey Carignan aka 'Harv the Hammer' and the notorious Craigslist Killer.

Lonely hearts ads, singles columns, personal ads - all interchangeable terms present the opportunity for unattached individuals seeking another for a special connection.  But what happens when a killer is reading through, or even posting their own ads?  In this episode, I cover three cases - The Lonely Hearts Killers, Harvey Carignan aka 'Harv the Hammer' and the notorious Craigslist Killer.

019 - Single Targets

In this mini episode, I highlight the top 5 haunted places in the U.S. to grab a bite. So arrive hungry, pull up a chair, and await your phantom guests...

020 - Haunted Dining

The best podcast episodes on non-current politics. Covering topics such as universal basic income, democracy, poverty & justice and more. For anyone interested in learning more about politics that affect that world, not just now, but in the longer term. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

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The best podcast episodes on physical health. Episodes talk about your diet, sleep, exercise and all the things that people do to improve their physical health and live a healthier life. This topic is for everyone, with applications in all of our everyday lives. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!