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Hypno Nightmare Fuel - The Allagash Abductions
June 3, 2025

Hypno Nightmare Fuel - The Allagash Abductions

Summertime is upon us! We’ve penciled in some time to sip rosé and soak up the sunshine so we’ll be sprinkling in some periodic breaks from our own content creations. Of course, we’d never leave you high and dry. While we’re ...

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Freeway Killer(s) – Cold Cases Cracked by DNA
May 27, 2025

Freeway Killer(s) – Cold Cases Cracked by DNA

After more than four decades of silence, Parabon Nanolabs and cutting-edge genetic genealogy are reigniting public interest in three men who were—separately and confusingly—all referred to as the ‘Freeway Killer’: Patrick Kea...

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Mimosas & Mayhem at the Stanley Hotel
May 23, 2025

Mimosas & Mayhem at the Stanley Hotel

Summertime is upon us! We’ve penciled in some time to sip rosé and soak up the sunshine so we’ll be sprinkling in some periodic breaks from our own content creations. Of course, we’d never leave you high and dry. This week, o...

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Operation Beaver Drop: Idaho's 1948 Aerial Wildlife Relocation
May 20, 2025

Operation Beaver Drop: Idaho's 1948 Aerial Wildlife Relocation

Summertime is upon us! We’ve penciled in some time to sip rosé and soak up the sunshine so we’ll be sprinkling in some periodic breaks from our own content creations. Of course, we’d never leave you high and dry. This week, o...

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Ghosts, Gays, & Gambling - Portland’s Crystal Hotel
May 13, 2025

Ghosts, Gays, & Gambling - Portland’s Crystal Hotel

In this spooky and delightfully unhinged episode, we’re joined by “extra special” guests Shea & Jody from Rainy Day Rabbit Holes to explore the strange history and haunted happenings of Portland’s Crystal Hotel , a pizza-slic...

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Deadly Domestic Violence in Vancouver: Meshay & Layla
May 6, 2025

Deadly Domestic Violence in Vancouver: Meshay & Layla

In March 2023, Meshay Melendez and her daughter Layla Stewart disappeared from Vancouver, Washington. Despite multiple red flags and an active no-contact order, Meshay’s abusive ex-boyfriend, Kirkland Warren, was free — with devastating consequences....

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Portland's Shanghai Tunnels
April 29, 2025

Portland's Shanghai Tunnels

Booze, Brothels, and the Dark Side of Portland’s Past (Feat. Rainy Day Rabbit Holes)What happens when you toss two hilarious Pacific Northwest history podcasts into Portland’s creepiest tunnels with beer, ghosts, and a whole lot of sass? This. You...

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The Cliff House Curse: Ghosts, Shipwrecks, & Fiery History in San Francisco
April 22, 2025

The Cliff House Curse: Ghosts, Shipwrecks, & Fiery History in San Fra…

Remember https://www.pnwhauntsandhomicides.com/the-bizarre-tale-of-jake-the-alligator-man/? Turns out his bizarre backstory might be tangled up with one of San Francisco’s most mysterious landmarks — The Cliff House. In this episode, we dig into the...

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Oregon's Deadliest Shooting – Umpqua Community College
April 14, 2025

Oregon's Deadliest Shooting – Umpqua Community College

On October 1st, 2015, tragedy struck the quiet town of Roseburg, Oregon, home to the Umpqua Community College campus. When 26-year-old Christopher Sean Harper Mercer opened fire, it became the scene of Oregon’s deadliest shooting. He fired erratically...

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Eliza DeWolfe: Scandalous Love & Suffrage
April 8, 2025

Eliza DeWolfe: Scandalous Love & Suffrage

Ever wondered how free love, feminism, and scandal shaped the 1800s Pacific Northwest? Join Caitlyn as she tags along with Shea of https://open.spotify.com/episode/2263faqkVOrmdrEZk3fWdi. *This episode contains piping hot old-timey PNW tea!* 🫖 Learn...

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The Bizarre Tale of Jake the Alligator Man
April 1, 2025

The Bizarre Tale of Jake the Alligator Man

This week, we dive into the eerie and eccentric history of Long Beach, Washington—home to https://www.marshsfreemuseum.com/jake-s-place and its most famous resident: Jake the Alligator Man! 🐊👀 We uncover the mysteries, myths, and bizarre tales...

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To Train Up a Child: The Tragic Story of Hana Alemu
March 25, 2025

To Train Up a Child: The Tragic Story of Hana Alemu

Hana and her adoptive brother, Immanuel, were brought from Ethiopia into what was supposed to be a loving home, but they instead found themselves in an abusive environment of isolation, starvation, and cruel punishment. Perhaps the warning signs were...

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Fort Vancouver’s Bicentennial: Historic Haunted Houses, Mysteries, & Murder
March 18, 2025

Fort Vancouver’s Bicentennial: Historic Haunted Houses, Mysteries, & …

Join us as we explore the fascinating history and hauntings of Fort Vancouver! Built in 1825, this iconic site marks its 200th anniversary this year. Originally a fur trading post for the Hudson’s Bay Company, Fort Vancouver has a rich, complex...

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Maureen Kelly’s Spiritual Quest: Vanished in Gifford Pinchot
March 11, 2025

Maureen Kelly’s Spiritual Quest: Vanished in Gifford Pinchot

In June 2013, 19-year-old Maureen Leianuhea “Anu” Kelly set off on a camping trip with friends in the vast and unspoiled wilderness Gifford Pinchot National Forest. The backdrop was both scenic and rugged. What was supposed to be a carefree adventure...

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Exploring the Esoteric: Aleister Crowley's Thoth Tarot
March 4, 2025

Exploring the Esoteric: Aleister Crowley's Thoth Tarot

Join us as we celebrate a significant milestone, marking our 200th episode with reflections on our incredible journey and the fascinating significance of the number 200. We explore the realm of angel numbers, uncovering how 200 embodies abundance,...

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Humboldt’s Darkest Crime: Marci Kitchen’s Deadly Hit-and-Run
Feb. 25, 2025

Humboldt’s Darkest Crime: Marci Kitchen’s Deadly Hit-and-Run

On the evening of July 12th, 2016 when two teenage girls, Faith Lorraine Tsarnas and Kiya Kitchen, were struck and killed in a hit-and-run, the small town of Fortuna in Humboldt County, CA, was left devastated. Speculation swirled as locals poured out...

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Nevada City, California: A Ghostly Gold Rush Town
Feb. 18, 2025

Nevada City, California: A Ghostly Gold Rush Town

Nestled in the Sierra Nevada mountains, just northeast of Sacramento, Nevada City, CA, is a historic Gold Rush town. Founded in 1849, it was one of the most important mining towns in California—though getting there wasn’t easy, as some early settlers...

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A Friend, A Sheriff, & A Murder: Who Killed Eric Tamiyasu?
Feb. 11, 2025

A Friend, A Sheriff, & A Murder: Who Killed Eric Tamiyasu?

On June 30th, 2001, in the quiet town of Hood River, locals would be saddened by the discovery of Eric Tamiyasu’s body in his rural home. But nothing could prepare them for the shocking realization that would come just a day later following his...

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Oculus Anubis: The Dark Myths & True Crime of Oregon's Most Mysterious Estate
Feb. 4, 2025

Oculus Anubis: The Dark Myths & True Crime of Oregon's Most Mysteriou…

In Damascus, Oregon—just 16 miles from Portland—sits a property shrouded in mystery, rumor, and controversy. Known as Oculus Anubis, the name itself sparks curiosity: Oculus (Latin for "eye") and Anubis (the Egyptian god of the afterlife). With its...

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The Hollywood Bandit
Jan. 28, 2025

The Hollywood Bandit

This episode, we delve into the life and crimes of Scott Scurlock, the bank robber who captivated law enforcement, the media, and public in the early 1990s. Known as "Hollywood" for his cinematic disguises & high-stakes escapades. We’ll provide a...

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Exploring Places Forgotten: The Allure of Abandon Architecture
Jan. 21, 2025

Exploring Places Forgotten: The Allure of Abandon Architecture

Ever wondered about the eerie allure of places left to time and the stories they might tell? Join us as we chat with Ben from...

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Gas, Greed, & Devastation: The Guadalajara Explosions
Jan. 14, 2025

Gas, Greed, & Devastation: The Guadalajara Explosions

In this gripping episode, true crime meets catastrophic disaster. We’re also visiting Portland’s sister city established in 1983 – Guadalajara, Mexico. We’re diving deep into one of the most haunting tragedies in Mexico’s history: the devastating...

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Expelling Evil: A Look into Modern-Day Exorcisms
Jan. 7, 2025

Expelling Evil: A Look into Modern-Day Exorcisms

Are you curious—or perhaps a bit wary—of the "D word" (demons)? This episode dives into the fascinating and chilling world of exorcisms, the ritualistic practice of expelling supposed evil spirits. We explore the history of exorcisms, from ancient...

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Vanished – The Martin Family Mystery
Dec. 31, 2024

Vanished – The Martin Family Mystery

Step into the foggy streets of Portland in December 1958, where a seemingly perfect family—Ken and Barbara Martin along their three daughters—vanished without a trace. From their cheerful "Candy Lane" home to their fateful trip in search of a...

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