Episode 39: Tales from the Most Haunted Corners of the Northwest

10/30/23 • 59 min

What if I told you that beneath the cheerful festivities of Halloween, lie chilling tales of haunted houses and ghostly encounters? Brace yourselves as we share some of the spookiest places in Washington, recounting personal experiences of the eerie and the unexplainable. This episode will have you gripping the edge of your seats as we journey down memory lane, reminiscing about our own Halloween celebrations - from pumpkin carving to harvest festivals. We even explore the rich Mexican tradition of honoring the dead and discuss a Disney movie centered around it.
Haunted mansions, childhood fears, and a city known for breeding serial killers; sounds like something out of a horror movie, right? We unfold the eerie world of haunted houses of Seattle, unmasking the tragic histories and mysterious pasts of these places. From dismemberment to burning alive, tales of the Georgetown morgue, now a Halloween attraction, might make your spine tingle. Beyond Seattle, we venture further into the Northwest, sharing tales about ghosts appearing in a popular bar, Kells, built in a former mortuary, and the unsettling atmosphere in its back rooms.
Where do ghosts check in but never check out? Hotels. We explore the paranormal activities in hotels across the Northwest, including our friends' encounter in a New Orleans Airbnb and the story of the Delphine House. Let's take it a notch higher with the Sorrento Hotel in Seattle and the infamous ghost of Alice Toklas inhabiting Room 408. She's a ghost with flair, having made the first pot brownie and openly expressing her sexuality during her life, back in those early days. Prepare yourself for an unforgettable adventure, if you dare.

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Episode 38: About Privilege: An In-depth Analysis of Entitlement, Stereotypes, and its Impact on Society

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Our exploration of privilege doesn't stop at the surface - we move beyond the superficial and delve into the interconnected web of privilege, entitlement, and generational differences. We'll scrutinize how entitlement can lead to dependency and how privilege impacts our lives in ways we often overlook - from health status to education level. Ever wondered if your privilege is affecting your relationships? We'll address that too. We'll examine the role of money, race, and gender in entitlement, and how setting boundaries can be vital.
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Episode 40: Bullying Beyond the Schoolyard: Adult Aggressors and Silent Victims

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