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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03/13/25 • 50 min
Welcome To The Oddity Shop, Where The Bizarre is Always on Sale. This week, your curator Kara is talking about Internet Influencers, Summoning Demons...and MUDER
Could the allure of dark magic lead one down a dangerous path? We explore this chilling curiosity with a look into the life of EA Koetting, a figure enshrined in controversy within the occult community.
Our conversation takes a solemn turn as we remember Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman, whose celebration turned into tragedy, prompting us to question the broader implications of sinister influences.
Koetting's narrative blurs the lines between cult leader and con artist. We scrutinize the challenges faced in holding such figures accountable and ponder the role of media platforms in spreading potentially harmful ideologies.
References:
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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02/15/24 • 62 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!
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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10/05/23 • 52 min
Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Zach and Kara recount their adventure at the 13th Annual Michigan Paracon.
This episode is brimming with ghostly encounters, riveting investigations, and unexpected psychic revelations that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Ever had a surprise family connection pop up at a paranormal conference? We did, and we can't wait to share the spooky details!
We're taking you behind the scenes of the incredible presentations by renowned investigators like Jeff Belanger and the Kling Brothers, and how these eerie tales left us with more than a few goosebumps! Plus, we've got quite the haul from the convention to chat about - think unique handmade REM pods and beautiful crystals.
Brace yourself for some laughs as we touch upon the awkward, the hilarious, and everything else in-between. From our unforgettable conversation with Sam about crystals, tiny penises, and demonology, to making unexpected new friends at the convention, this episode is filled to the brim with surprises. So, if you're ready for some strange stories and the unexpected, join us as we relive our supernatural adventure at the Michigan Paracon. We promise, you won't want to miss it!
Referneces:
- https://saultstemarie.com/events-calendar/michigan-paranormal-convention/
- https://www.officialghosthunters.com/
- https://whatsupweirdo.com/
- https://www.spiritwaywellness.com/andrea-perron
- https://www.lilianamariecreative.com/investigate
- https://www.facebook.com/TravelersMoon/
- https://jeffbelanger.com/
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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Join the Oddity Shop on Patreon for Day Early Access to Episodes and tons of bonus content!!!
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08/08/24 • 48 min
Welcome To The Oddity Shop, Where The Bizarre is Always on Sale. This week, your curator Zach is chatting about an expedition gone wrong!
We have a bit of a macabre tale as we chronicle the chaotic life of Alfred Packer, a man who stumbled from one misfortune to another in his quest for gold in the West. From his Civil War setbacks to his disastrous attempt at guiding men to Colorado’s gold fields, Alfred's story is one of sheer incompetence and impending doom. Battling harsh winter conditions, dwindling resources, and mounting mistrust, his group's journey turns into a bone-chilling saga of disaster and survival.
The episode takes an even darker twist as we examine the grim aftermath of Alfred's ill-fated expedition. Suspicion mounts with revelations of cannibalism, inconsistent confessions, and a sensational trial that holds the public in thrall. Was Alfred a cold-blooded killer or a desperate survivor? Finally, we invite you to share your eerie experiences related to the University of Colorado's Memorial Grill, hinting at more spine-tingling stories to come. Join us for a wild ride filled with history, humor, and hair-raising mysteries!
References:
•https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6YJjGHc6hI
•https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_Packer
•https://www.highcountryshopper.com/spotlight/unpacking-the-mystery-of-alferd-packer-colorado-cannibal/article_ee26d216-9e91-11ee-9342-379f920a20ec.html
•https://text-message.blogs.archives.gov/2022/04/19/the-grisly-tale-of-the-colorado-cannibal-alfred-packer-as-seen-in-the-records-of-the-office-of-indian-affairs/
•https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/cannibal-alfred-packer-is-paroled
•https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evSpVdCwPIs
•https://www.museumtrail.org/alferd-packer
•https://www.coloradolifemagazine.com/blog/post/the-mystery-of-alfred-packer
•https://www.legendsofamerica.com/alfred-packer/
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
JOIN US ON PATREON: Click Here!
Join the Oddity Shop on Patreon for Day Early Access to Episodes and tons of bonus content!!!
Visit our Website to learn more!
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04/10/25 • 48 min
Welcome To The Oddity Shop, Where The Bizarre is Always on Sale. This week, your curator Kara has the tale of the cursed Iceman.
Two German hikers made a startling discovery in the Ötztal Alps in 1991 that would forever change our understanding of the Copper Age—and potentially unleash a deadly curse.
This remarkably intact mummy (The Iceman) provides an unprecedented window into prehistoric life. But the story takes a darker turn when we examine what happened after Ötzi's discovery. Seven people connected to the Iceman have met untimely deaths—from car accidents and avalanches to rare diseases. Most chilling of all, the rescue team leader who recovered Simon's body suffered a fatal heart attack at Simon's funeral.
Could these deaths represent a modern manifestation of an ancient protective curse? Or simply coincidence magnified by our human tendency to find patterns? Join us as we examine the evidence, explore the science of natural mummification, and contemplate whether some historical discoveries are better left undisturbed.
References:
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%96tztal_Alps
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%96tzi
- https://www.iceman.it/en/the-iceman/
- https://www.penn.museum/sites/expedition/otzi-the-iceman/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mummy
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catacombe_dei_Cappuccini
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chalcolithic
- https://www.ripleys.com/stories/the-curse-of-otzi-the-iceman
- https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/paranormal/creatures-and-monsters/the-curse-of-otzi-the-iceman.html
- https://hungrygen.com/typesofcurses/
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
JOIN US ON PATREON: Click Here!
Join the Oddity Shop on Patreon for Day Early Access to Episodes and tons of bonus content!!!
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 • 39 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
JOIN US ON PATREON: Click Here!
Join the Oddity Shop on Patreon for Day Early Access to Episodes and tons of bonus content!!!
Visit our Website to learn more!
Email Us at: oddityshoppodcast.com
www.OddityShopPodcast.com
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12/05/24 • 46 min
Welcome To The Oddity Shop, Where The Bizarre is Always on Sale. This week, your curator Kara has a curse for you, or does she??
Get ready as we unravel the dark and fascinating history of the Dudley family, whose tale is shrouded in a supposed curse dating back to the 15th century. From the British family's legacy across the Atlantic to Dudleytown, Connecticut, we piece together a gripping narrative of plague, misfortune, and otherworldly legends.
We then turn our attention to the haunted allure of Dudleytown, a seemingly cursed ghost town steeped in unsettling tales of madness and mystery. From the unexplained demise of Gershon Hollister to the chilling descent into madness suffered by William Tanner, the strange happenings in this abandoned settlement ignite curiosity and fear. Even the famed paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren couldn't resist its eerie charm. Despite efforts to dispel the myths surrounding Dudleytown, it remains a compelling chapter in the annals of American ghost stories.
We wrap up with plans to perhaps visit this enigmatic locale, all while sharing a light-hearted moment involving Otter, the adorable, otter-sounding deaf cat.
References:
- https://usghostadventures.com/haunted-stories/americas-most-haunted-east/the-curse-of-dudleytown/
- https://usghostadventures.com/haunted-stories/americas-most-haunted-east/the-curse-of-dudleytown/
- https://www.americanhauntingsink.com/dudleytown
- https://cornwallhistoricalsociety.blogspot.com/2014/09/the-truth-about-dudleytown.html
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edmund_Dudley
- https://www.geni.com/people/Sir-Edmund-Dudley/6000000011433991119
- https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/experiences/connecticut/dudleytown-ct
- https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/5objau/my_dudleytown_story/
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
JOIN US ON PATREON: Click Here!
Join the Oddity Shop on Patreon for Day Early Access to Episodes and tons of bonus content!!!
Visit our Website to learn more!
Email Us at: oddityshoppodcast.com
www.OddityShopPodcast.com
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04/24/25 • 62 min
Welcome to a Very Special Episode of The Oddity Shop! In The Shop This Week, Sam Baltrusis stops by to talk about his books, relationship to Lizzie Borden, Men in hats, and so much more!
The conversation with Sam Baltrusis begins with an unexpected spectral scream—just seconds before our recording starts—setting the perfect tone for an exploration into the world of a man who walks confidently between realms. As a journalist, author of 18 paranormal books, and psychic medium, Sam brings a unique combination of investigative rigor and psychic sensitivity to his work.
The discussion takes fascinating turns through America's most haunted locations, from the elemental energies to the stone tape theory explaining why certain buildings retain spiritual energies. Sam's upcoming 19th book explores haunted castles of New England, examining these architectural vessels of paranormal activity.
Perhaps most riveting is Sam's revelation about his genealogical connection to Lizzie Borden, forever changing his perspective on the infamous case. Rather than viewing her as a cold-blooded killer, Sam now serves as her advocate, believing she's been misrepresented by historical narratives controlled by those with agendas. through a more compassionate lens.
Sam's experiences offer a compelling glimpse into what happens when we dare to communicate with what lies beyond our understanding. Join us for this unforgettable journey through hauntings, history, and the healing power of truth.
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
JOIN US ON PATREON: Click Here!
Join the Oddity Shop on Patreon for Day Early Access to Episodes and tons of bonus content!!!
Visit our Website to learn more!
Email Us at: oddityshoppodcast.com
www.OddityShopPodcast.com
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Welcome To The Oddity Shop
Oddity Shop
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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Oddball Adventures: 14th Annual MIParacon
Oddity Shop
09/19/24 • 43 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
JOIN US ON PATREON: Click Here!
Join the Oddity Shop on Patreon for Day Early Access to Episodes and tons of bonus content!!!
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 144 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 44 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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