Episode 67: "It's not episode 69, but it is close."

05/04/22 • 58 min

It's not episode 69... but almost.

This Spooky Wednesday, Brittany starts us off by finishing her two part story about Kilkenny, Ireland. Not only does she complete the tale of Dame Alice Kyteler, but she also talks about multiple other locations in Kilkenny that show it is an extremely haunted town. And with all these spooky haunted tales, Kala still seems to be the most bothered by the idea of the punishment via Catholic mass 3 times a day. And Kala takes us back home to Minnesota where she discusses the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul, MN. This beautiful, old theater is said to be haunted by a man named Ben who froze to death while working at the theater. This story has hidden ceilings, strange old bottles, and flying plaster. And they use the word "apport" several times, but they're still not sure they're using that word correctly.

EDIT: Through her various connections, Brittany was able to message Tom Campbell, who was the manager of The Fitzgerald for 27 years. She was told, "It wasn't like no one knew the balcony was up there. People used to go up and drink up there. They just covered it over with an office style drop ceiling. As to Ben, the story goes that he was a stage hand back in the vaudeville days and was a heavy drinker. One night after too many drinks he stumbled back to the theater but it was locked so he crashed in the alley next to the theater, where the atrium is now and froze to death. I might be able to find the story about the note, but it's all pretty bogus stuff."

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It's not episode 69... but almost.

This episode is sponsored by Earth Rider Brewery in Superior, WI. For more information visit https://earthrider.beer .

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Episode 66: "Call me maybe"

This week Kala continues on her theme of paranormal modes of transportation by telling us all the story of The Bus to Nowhere. This mysterious SEPTA bus, mostly found in Philadelphia, PA, comes to people at the lowest point in their lives and offers them a chance to figure out what they need to do. No one knows where it comes from or where it goes, and it seems like time stands still or even reverses when you’re on it! And Brittany gives us the first half of her story on Kilkenny, Ireland to talk about Dame Alice Kyteler, the first woman to be accused of and tried for witchcraft in Ireland in the early 1300's. Considering the story takes place 700 years ago, it prompts a lot of singing of mid 2000’s pop hits. And we end with a Reddit story that is sure to have you questioning your choice to stay in the office after hours.

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Episode 68: "Did you just 'yadda yadda yadda' cannibalism?"

Happy Spooky Wednesday! We’re comin’ at ya with two very different tales. Brittany tells us about the life and death of Edgar Allen Poe. This man’s strange, sad story has been told many times, but this takes on a slightly new twist. What if he was... a time traveler? Brittany’s got some examples to back that claim up. And Kala discusses the Ruth Anne Dodge Memorial in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Also known as The Black Angel, this statue with a beautiful backstory is said to come alive at night and curse those who dare stare into its eyes at midnight. This story is the inspiration behind Kala’s new term... NRNNAS. Not making much sense? It will if you listen!