Oddity Shop
Kara Perakovic and Zach Palmer
This podcast examines the oddities of the world...Cryptids to Conspiracies, Cults to Curiosities, Myths to Mysteries, and so much more! Stop by the shop, where the bizarre is always on sale... Each week your curators, Kara Perakovic and Zach Palmer will be opening the shop and sharing stories with you.
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02/15/24 • 61 min
Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Kara is talking all about LA's Notorious Wonderland Gang.
Strap in, because we're taking you back to the neon haze of 1980s LA, where the Wonderland gang and John Holmes ruled the night with a cocktail of crime, drugs, and betrayal. The saga of Ron Launius and his band of misfits reads like a movie script! Their tales of hedonism and addiction serve as stark reminders of what life could be like in California in the 80s.
We'll untangle the web of complicated relationships and the tragic consequences that followed, all while pondering the ethical tightrope walked when loyalty to friends collides with self-preservation.
Our journey through the seedy underbelly culminates in the chilling Wonderland murders and the trials that sent shockwaves through the city. With a narrative steeped in the macabre, we paint a vivid picture of the crime scene and the enigma surrounding John Holmes' and Eddie Nash's involvement.
References:
- https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wonderland_murders
- https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wonderland_Gang
- https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Holmes_(actor)
- https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Nash
- https://youtu.be/Tl1s8w9J8-g?si=deovTE3ya3rlRCEM
- https://www.grunge.com/1310320/eddie-nash-acquitted-wonderland-murders/
- https://www.dawn-schiller.com/bio-1#:~:text=It%20was%20there%20that%2C%20through,her%20as%20his%20own%20possession.
- https://youtu.be/S2N5WTeggnw?si=oDEFgvm3_A32M9uH
- https://www.laweekly.com/in-too-deep/
- https://www.dawn-schiller.com/bio-1
- https://youtu.be/RzE4rluFQqI?si=p7u8lgdEoZxOgS_Y
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Holmes_(actor)
- https://allthatsinteresting.com/eddie-nash
Each Week at the Oddity Shop, Your Curators Kara and Zach will bring you Creepy, Strange, Weird Bizarre Stories from around the globe!
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10/10/24 • 46 min
Welcome To The Oddity Shop, Where The Bizarre is Always on Sale. This week, your curator Zach has some Michigan UFO Sightings and Stories
Michigan’s skies have a mysterious side, and we’re here to spotlight it! We kick things off with the Kinross Incident of 1953, where an Air Force jet was dispatched to intercept a UFO over Lake Superior. Then, fast forward to 1994, where credible sources reported flickering lights and cylindrical objects over Lake Michigan. Was it mass hysteria or true extraterrestrial encounters? We explore the consistent witness stories challenging the mass hallucination theory and ponder the possibilities, referencing notable UFO events like the Zimbabwe sighting and the “toxic lady” case.
Finally, Travel back to 1966 with us to Dexter, Michigan, where unidentified lights in the sky led to a UFO landing in a swamp, garnering national attention. J. Allen Hynek's investigation, starting with skepticism and ending with belief, adds a compelling layer to these sightings.
As we wrap up, we share some of Michigan’s most captivating UFO stories and invite you to explore nuforc.org for more. Don't forget to share your personal alien encounters—bonus points for using an alien emoji! Thank you for tuning in, and we can't wait to hear your weird and creepy tales.
References:
https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/02/13/michigan-ufo-sightings/69898235007/
https://www.history.com/news/ufo-fighter-jet-disappears-over-lake-superior-kinross-incident
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Felix_Moncla
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/1994_Michigan_UFO_event
https://www.michiganpublic.org/environment-science/2017-03-28/aliens-or-swamp-gas-the-mystery-of-michigans-most-famous-ufo-sighting-lives-on
https://dexter.lib.mi.us/events/not-swamp-gas-the-true-story-of-the-1966-michigan-swamp-gas-ufo/
https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/unsolved-mysteries-something-in-the-sky
https://abcnews.go.com/US/ufo-sightings-top-10-states-highest-number-reports/story?id=30061767
https://nuforc.org/
Each Week at the Oddity Shop, Your Curators Kara and Zach will bring you Creepy, Strange, Weird Bizarre Stories from around the globe!
The Shop's phone lines are open! Give us a call and leave a voicemail (Or two!) with your creepy personal tale/oddity, and it could be featured on a future episode!
616.320.4935
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08/15/24 • 44 min
Welcome To The Oddity Shop, Where The Bizarre is Always on Sale. This week, your curator Kara, The Green Witch, is talking all things magical, mystical, and Witchy!
Get ready to uncover the many faces of modern witchcraft! We're diving into everything from the mid-20th century Wiccan movement to the eclectic practices of today’s witches. Whether you're a nature-connected Green Witch, a Kitchen Witch stirring up magic in the cooking pot, or fascinated by crystal energies and celestial alignments, we've got you covered. We’ll also share how everyday rituals—like your skincare routine or that special herbal tea blend—can have a touch of magic.
Think you might have a bit of witch in you? We outline clear signs that you might possess mystical qualities, such as having an uncanny intuition or a special bond with animals. Plus, we'll guide you through a two-part plant manifestation spell to bring your dreams to life, harnessing the energy of the new and full moons. And don't forget, we’re gearing up for the Para-con event with even more magical stories and adventures to come. So, share the love and keep the magic alive in our Oddity Shop community!
References:
- https://otherworldlyoracle.com/how-to-become-a-green-witch/
- https://witchjournal.com/55-gift-ideas-for-a-green-witch/
- https://otherworldlyoracle.com/daily-rituals-green-witch/
- https://pin.it/1hapDa54O
- https://paganhomestead.com/what-is-a-green-witch/
- https://www.cosmopolitan.com/lifestyle/a37681530/types-of-witches/
- https://medium.com/@opinion360site/15-signs-youre-a-witch-4b39ffc2c41b
- https://otherworldlyoracle.com/how-to-become-a-green-witch/
- https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/learn/histories/journey-into-witchcraft-beliefs/#:~:text=Very%20broadly%20speaking%2C%20a%20witch,has%20to%20be%20marred%2C%20lopsided.
- https://www.buzzfeed.com/hattiemad/witch-type-personality-quiz
Each Week at the Oddity Shop, Your Curators Kara and Zach will bring you Creepy, Strange, Weird Bizarre Stories from around the globe!
The Shop's phone lines are open! Give us a call and leave a voicemail (Or two!) with your creepy personal tale/oddity, and it could be featured on a future episode!
616.320.4935
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05/30/24 • 35 min
Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Kara is telling us about a taxidermy goat head with a checkered past.
Yep, you heard that right - we're talking full-blown, "Beware the cursed goat head" kind of stuff.
Speaking of which, Old Capricorn has a bone to pick with us as we recount his misadventures from a beloved English pub to becoming the village's most infamous jinx. It's a saga of bad luck, blame games, and the all-too-human need to find a scapegoat (pun intended). And if you think the story ends there, think again. This goat head isn't just your average wall ornament; we delve into its eerie post-pub life, stirring up animal antics and sending locals into a tizzy trying to drown out the curse - literally and figuratively.
Remember, we love hearing from you, so if you've got thoughts, feelings, or a particular affinity for goat emojis, drop us a line. Until next time, keep your curiosity piqued and your objects un-cursed – or not, if you're into that kind of thing.
References:
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strumpshaw
- https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/20811349.weird-norfolk-cursed-goats-head-strumpshaw/
- https://www.patrioticalternative.org.uk/folklore_on_friday_the_goat_s_head_of_str
Each Week at the Oddity Shop, Your Curators Kara and Zach will bring you Creepy, Strange, Weird Bizarre Stories from around the globe!
The Shop's phone lines are open! Give us a call and leave a voicemail (Or two!) with your creepy personal tale/oddity, and it could be featured on a future episode!
616.320.4935
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03/16/23 • 37 min
Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! In The shop this week, Zach tells us all about a well documented phenomena where people received calls from loved ones who have passed.
Stop by the shop and check out our strange calls. Hear as Zach reads stories from Reddit, California, and from a famous author who have all received these kinds of calls. Between stories we discuss how the contact may occur and some real studies that have been done to figure out what exactly is going on. Remember to always answer your phone... You never know who is on the other end!
References:
1.https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/iyz9u7/phone_calls_from_beyond_the_grave/
2. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/shadow-boxing/201309/phone-call-the-dead?amp
3. https://medium.com/the-mystery-box/ghostly-phone-calls-from-beyond-the-grave-the-story-of-charles-e-peck-41b9be183e9c
4. https://www.proquest.com/docview/1537381324
5. https://www.technologyreview.com/2022/10/18/1061320/digital-clones-of-dead-people/amp/
6. https://www.hereafter.ai/faq
Each Week at the Oddity Shop, Your Curators Kara and Zach will bring you Creepy, Strange, Weird Bizarre Stories from around the globe!
The Shop's phone lines are open! Give us a call and leave a voicemail (Or two!) with your creepy personal tale/oddity, and it could be featured on a future episode!
616.320.4935
Visit our Website to learn more!
Email Us at: oddityshoppodcast.com
www.OddityShopPodcast.com
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Botanical Terror: Deadly Flora and Fungi
Oddity Shop
08/03/23 • 38 min
Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the Shop, Zach's talking about the wild world of Nature.
Brace yourselves for a wild ride into the fascinating and sometimes spine-chilling world of predatory flora and fungi. We're about to uncover some of nature's most captivating secrets, so prepare for the unexpected!
In our 45th episode, we're explorations of the strange, the deadly, and the simply mind-blowing abilities of our natural world's plants and fungi. Prepare to be enthralled by the Zombie Ant Fungus and the Oyster Mushroom, two more parasitic plants that can quite literally turn their hosts into mindless zombies! Lastly, as we delve into the world of strangler fig trees and fig wasps, we're posing a macabre question for you: if a plant had to kill you, which one would you choose? So buckle up, and get ready for this hair-raising journey through nature's oddity shop!
References:
- https://www.npr.org/2023/01/30/1151868673/the-last-of-us-cordyceps-zombie-fungus-real#:~:text=Ophiocordyceps%20unilateralis%2C%20otherwise%20known%20as,will%20let%20the%20fungus%20reproduce.
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnwb-KpPv2M – The Curious Life of Carnivorous Mushrooms
- https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/18/science/oyster-mushrooms-carnivorous-toxins.html
- https://owlcation.com/stem/10-Most-Wacky-Plants-of-the-World
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pitcher_plant
- https://www.britannica.com/plant/pitcher-plant
- https://www.bonappetit.com/story/figs-and-wasps
Each Week at the Oddity Shop, Your Curators Kara and Zach will bring you Creepy, Strange, Weird Bizarre Stories from around the globe!
The Shop's phone lines are open! Give us a call and leave a voicemail (Or two!) with your creepy personal tale/oddity, and it could be featured on a future episode!
616.320.4935
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www.OddityShopPodcast.com
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08/31/23 • 33 min
Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Zach is talking all one of America's most haunted bridges.
Have you ever heard of the Goatman Bridge and the chilling tales that surround it? This episode takes us on a haunting journey to Denton County, Texas, where we uncover the eerie history and unnerving mysteries of the Old Alton Bridge. We dive into the county's evolution from a solitary resident village to a bustling settlement, and the abrupt decision to abandon the original county seat.
The highlight of the episode, however, is our exploration of the Goatman Bridge – a structure as notorious for its paranormal reputation as it is for its historical significance. From disturbing sightings to unsettling paranormal activities, we reveal the spine-chilling incidents that have cemented the bridge's status as one of the most haunted places in America. As if that weren't enough, we delve into the dark legends surrounding this site, including the presence of satanic symbols, rituals, and the alarming frequency of demonic apparitions.
Plus we have a fun debate about whether we'd dare to spend a night alone in a haunted place for a million dollars. So, get ready to creep it real with us.
References:
- https://wedentondoit.com/blog/2013/10/18/back-in-the-day-goatmans-bridge
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Alton_Bridge
- https://www.legendsofamerica.com/tx-alton/
- https://dallasterrors.com/the-haunted-goatmans-bridge/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEZfGlyLQnA
- https://texashillcountry.com/goatman-bridge-history-hauntings-denton-alton-bridge/
- https://podcastsmanager.google.com/show?hl=en&show=show:3mC6iWcgCh1eXyM11GVZbw
- https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/goatmans-bridge
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8DseiaHFQk&t=608s
Each Week at the Oddity Shop, Your Curators Kara and Zach will bring you Creepy, Strange, Weird Bizarre Stories from around the globe!
The Shop's phone lines are open! Give us a call and leave a voicemail (Or two!) with your creepy personal tale/oddity, and it could be featured on a future episode!
616.320.4935
Visit our Website to learn more!
Email Us at: oddityshoppodcast.com
www.OddityShopPodcast.com
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Welcome To The Oddity Shop
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10/26/22 • 4 min
Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale!
In this short Episode we introduce the show, our upcoming topics, and a bit about ourselves. The Shelves are stocked, and our doors are open. Join us to hear some Creepy Tales.
In the coming weeks we will be sharing Odd tales from Haunted Objects, Creepy Places, Cursed Items, Conspiracies, Ghost Stores, and so much more to Come.
Join us for a new episode, each day from now until Halloween, with new episodes coming every Thursday.
Each Week at the Oddity Shop, Your Curators Kara and Zach will bring you stories from Cryptids to Conspiracies, Cults to Curiosities, Myths to Mysteries, and so much more!
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08/22/24 • 43 min
Welcome To The Oddity Shop, Where The Bizarre is Always on Sale. This week, your curator Zach, Is opening the shop with the 100th Episode, and he's got the haunted story of the Queen Mary.
Join us as we commemorate our 100th episode of Oddities! We take a nostalgic trip down memory lane, sharing our favorite spooky stories like the infamous Bloody Mary and the mystifying Flight 401. We'll also reveal some of the most unforgettable listener reactions from episodes such as Duffy's Cut and Fenn's Treasure.
Our main attraction this episode dives into the dark and fascinating history of the RMS Queen Mary. Built during the turbulent times of the Great Depression, this grand ship has sailed through war and peace, gathering a trove of haunted lore along the way. From the tragic wartime collision with the HMS Curacoa to the chilling tale of Watertight Hatch Door number 13, we unravel why the Queen Mary is reputed to be one of the most haunted ships afloat. Personal anecdotes blend seamlessly with historical accounts, making this chapter both informative and spine-tingling.
Thank you for sticking with us through this eerie expedition, and here's to many more episodes of Oddities!
References:
· https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RMS_Queen_Mary
· https://queenmary.com/tours/tours-exhibits/haunted-encounters/
· https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=8c80ca52ec31775b&q=Queen+mary+haunted+story&sa=X&sqi=2&ved=2ahUKEwidj6bcsZ-HAxXkvokEHSENBjYQ1QJ6BAhJEAE&biw=1920&bih=911&dpr=1
· https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/16fn8hj/queen_mary_pool_room_ghost/
· https://www.reddit.com/r/Oceanlinerporn/comments/xwcx0j/queen_mary_haunted/
· https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/15whdyh/the_queen_mary_is_it_really_haunted/
· https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/geek-road-trip-i-stayed-in-californias-most-haunted-hotel-room-and-communed-with-ghosts
· https://usghostadventures.com/haunted-stories/r-m-s-queen-mary-worlds-most-haunted-ship/
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Each Week at the Oddity Shop, Your Curators Kara and Zach will bring you Creepy, Strange, Weird Bizarre Stories from around the globe!
The Shop's phone lines are open! Give us a call and leave a voicemail (Or two!) with your creepy personal tale/oddity, and it could be featured on a future episode!
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Oddball Adventures: 14th Annual MIParacon
Oddity Shop
09/19/24 • 42 min
Welcome To The Oddity Shop, Where The Bizarre is Always on Sale. This week, Kara and Zach recount their recent adventure to the 14th MI Paracon
The weekend was a mix of bittersweet goodbyes and joyous reunions with friends old and new, making it an unforgettable experience.
Ever wondered what it's like to rub elbows with the stars of paranormal TV shows? We're spilling the beans on our encounters with Brian Cano, Steve Gonsalves, and Tango from Ghost Hunters, and even a hilarious stint with Adam Barry’s Match Game. From candid discussions about the intricacies of paranormal TV production with the Klinge brothers to the joy of hearing lectures from Zafis, Tim Shaw, and Becky Galentine on haunted dolls and games, we dive into the heart of the paranormal community. Plus, find out why we might have a new “home con” in Missouri.
And let's not forget the lighter side of Paracon! From a chaotic attempt to get drinks at a packed casino bar to a newfound obsession with a local deli's pizza, this episode is packed with laughs and surprises. We also share the joy of connecting with Dacre Stoker and handling Bram Stoker’s handwritten notes, and our emotional reactions to Jeff Belanger and Dave Schrader's talks. Stick around for some fun anecdotes about John Tenney’s birthday!
Don't miss out on this whirlwind journey through one of the most memorable paranormal conventions we've ever attended.
Each Week at the Oddity Shop, Your Curators Kara and Zach will bring you Creepy, Strange, Weird Bizarre Stories from around the globe!
The Shop's phone lines are open! Give us a call and leave a voicemail (Or two!) with your creepy personal tale/oddity, and it could be featured on a future episode!
616.320.4935
Visit our Website to learn more!
Email Us at: oddityshoppodcast.com
www.OddityShopPodcast.com
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FAQ
How many episodes does Oddity Shop have?
Oddity Shop currently has 112 episodes available.
What topics does Oddity Shop cover?
The podcast is about Weird, Mystery, Society & Culture, True Crime, Creepy, Paranormal, Occult, Podcasts, Conspiracy, Spooky and Cryptid.
What is the most popular episode on Oddity Shop?
The episode title 'The Shadow Self: Exploring the Reality of the Doppelganger Phenomenon' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Oddity Shop?
The average episode length on Oddity Shop is 41 minutes.
How often are episodes of Oddity Shop released?
Episodes of Oddity Shop are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Oddity Shop?
The first episode of Oddity Shop was released on Oct 21, 2022.
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