
The Meddling Kids
Sammy Wellons & Riley Weekes
A podcast about all things spooky including real mysteries, true crime, horror movies and more. You'll think you were sitting down and having a chat with the gang from Mystery, Inc.
Listener discretion advised - not intended for children.
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Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
The Meddling Kids
09/07/23 • 41 min
Take a trip down memory lane with us (a haunted and creepy lane in our case) as we discuss stores in the iconic book: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark! Written by the famous folklorist and author, Alvin Schwartz, and with the bone chilling illustrations by Stephen Gammell. This book has intrigued and spooked many children over the years, even landing itself on the banned books list in some states or counties.
Prepare to get some spooky nostalgia with a dollop of laughter.

The Origins of Halloween
The Meddling Kids
10/06/23 • 28 min
Have you ever wondered where the traditions of Halloween originate? Maybe you've heard the old tired tale that it celebrates dark forces. We're here to set the record straight and give you some background on Halloween traditions including trick or treating, dressing up in costume, and carving pumpkins. Get ready for a ghoulishly good time!
References:
History.com Editors. “How Jack O’Lanterns Originated in Irish Myth.” HISTORY, 25 Oct. 2019, www.history.com/news/history-of-the-jack-o-lantern-irish-origins.
Lang, Cady. “What Is Samhain? What to Know about the Ancient Pagan Festival That Came before Halloween.” Time, Time, 30 Oct. 2018, time.com/5434659/halloween-pagan-origins-in-samhain/.
Mark, Joshua. “History of Halloween.” World History Encyclopedia, 21 Oct. 2019, www.worldhistory.org/article/1456/history-of-halloween/.
“Who Were the Celts?” National Museum Wales, 5 June 2021, museum.wales/articles/1341/Who-were-the-Celts/.

Cryptid: Chupacabra
The Meddling Kids
09/29/23 • 29 min
Cryptid, diseased dogs, or scientists on the loose? Help us decide this week as we discuss the tale of this short king - the chupacabra!
References:
Clark, Mike. “Is the Chupacabra Just a Dog?” DogTime, 8 Aug. 2017, dogtime.com/dog-blog/trending/54351-chupacabra-just-dog#:~:text=Racoons%2C%20possums%2C%20and%20even%20wild,ordinary%20animals%20suffering%20from%20mange.
Ocker, J. W. The United States of Cryptids: A Tour of American Myths and Monsters. Quirk Books, 2022.

Alien Abduction: Betty and Barney Hill
The Meddling Kids
09/19/23 • 34 min
Have you ever wondered where all the typical alien tropes in movies and TV shows come from? Well look no further than the abduction that started them all! A belated honeymoon delayed by most people's worst nightmare - this week we discuss the abduction of Betty and Barney Hill.
As a note to our listeners: apologies for the audio quality on last week's episode, we're trying to fix it but something was wrong with our recording equipment. Thank you all for sticking around and supporting!
References:
“Guide to the Betty and Barney Hill Papers, 1961-2006.” UNH Library, 15 Sept. 2023, library.unh.edu/find/archives/collections/betty-barney-hill-papers-1961-2006.
Skomorowsky, Anne. “Alien Abduction or ‘Accidental Awareness’?” Scientific American, Scientific American, 11 Nov. 2014, www.scientificamerican.com/article/alien-abduction-or-accidental-awareness/.
Staff, AMC. “Alien Abduction in the White Mountains.” Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC), 23 Dec. 2022, www.outdoors.org/resources/amc-outdoors/history/the-story-of-betty-and-barney-hill/.

White House Ghosts
The Meddling Kids
08/09/23 • 35 min
This week we take a trip to the United States capitol and discuss ghosts of the most well known house in America - the White House! Ghosts have been haunting the place for decades now and we'll talk you through the most colorful haunts in those hallowed halls.
Sources:
Braden, Beth. “7 Paranormal Sightings in the White House.” Travel Channel, www.travelchannel.com/interests/haunted/articles/7-paranormal-sightings-in-the-white-house. Accessed 5 Aug. 2023.
Ferro, Shaunacy. “‘The Thing’: The Mysterious Teenage Ghost That Haunted Taft’s White House.” Mental Floss, 2 Oct. 2017, www.mentalfloss.com/article/504800/thing-mysterious-teenage-ghost-haunted-tafts-white-house.
“Ghosts in the White House.” History.Com, 29 Oct. 2009, www.history.com/topics/halloween/ghosts-in-the-white-house.
Kommel, Alexandra. “Seances in the Red Room.” WHHA (En-US), 24 Apr. 2019, www.whitehousehistory.org/seances-in-the-red-room.
Theresa, Vargas. “Is the White House Haunted? A History of Spooked Presidents, Prime Ministers and Pets.” The Washington Post, 28 Oct. 2021, www.washingtonpost.com/news/retropolis/wp/2017/10/30/is-the-white-house-haunted-a-history-of-spooked-presidents-prime-ministers-and-pets/.
“White House Ghost Stories.” WHHA (En-US), www.whitehousehistory.org/press-room/press-backgrounders/white-house-ghost-stories. Accessed 5 Aug. 2023.

The 27 Club
The Meddling Kids
11/03/23 • 22 min
Trigger warning: discussion of accidental death, substance abuse, alcoholism, and suicide. Listener discretion is advised.
Today we dive into the tragedy known as the 27 Club. Multiple artists and musicians have died at the age of 27. Unfortunately, the thread that links these tragedies is not shrouded in mystery but can be explained in some cases by personal demons.

Commercial Haunted Houses
The Meddling Kids
10/27/23 • 26 min
We close out high spooky season with a discussion on commercial haunted houses and our personal experience at Halloween Horror Nights this year and in the past. Happy Halloween, Meddlers!
If you have a spooky or mysterious story to share please send it to [email protected]

Ranking Slashers
The Meddling Kids
10/13/23 • 28 min
Today - on Friday the 13th - we sat down and ranked our favorite slashers of all time. We cover all the greats: Michael Myers, Jason Voorhees, Freddy Krueger, and so many more. Who do you think will be crowned the king of slashers? Feel free to join in the fun and be sure to BYOK (Bring Your Own Knife)!

Celebrity Conspiracies
The Meddling Kids
06/14/23 • 29 min
This week we’re meddling our way through some celebrity conspiracy theories. From traveling around in a suitcase to traveling through time, we determine whether we buy into some of these off the wall conspiracies that could only come from Hollywood.
Shout outs to our amazing creators:
LJ Soap produced and created our bomb theme song (LJsoap on instagram).
Andrew Greenaway illustrated our amazing logo and created multiple works of art for us personally (greenaway_art.and.designs on instagram).
Check both of them out and reach out to them if you need any similar projects done, they’re both amazing to work with!
To see pictures and clips of each episode follow us on instagram or tiktok (themeddlingkidspod)
References:
Chen, Tanya. “People Are Running Wild with a Conspiracy Theory about Anne Hathaway, Her Husband, and Shakespeare.” BuzzFeed News, 2 July 2018, www.buzzfeednews.com/article/tanyachen/anne-hathaway-husband-shakespeare-theory-journalism.
Pomarico, Nicole. “Anne Hathaway Has a Very Eerie Connection to Shakespeare - and People Are Totally Spooked.” Insider, 28 Sept. 2018, www.insider.com/anne-hathaway-husband-shakespeare-2018-7.
Rafferty, Scott. “The Avril Lavigne Death Hoax That Won’t Die.” Rolling Stone, 25 June 2018, www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/the-avril-lavigne-death-hoax-that-wont-die-117706/.
Soldani, Bianca. “Is Keanu Reeves Immortal? Unpacking the Conspiracy behind the Actor’s Eternal Youth.” Yahoo! News, 11 July 2022, au.news.yahoo.com/is-keanu-reeves-immortal-unpacking-the-conspiracy-behind-the-actors-eternal-youth-062207832.html.
Tannenbaum, Emily. “Zayn Malik Just Confirmed That Taylor Swift Really Does Travel in Suitcases.” Cosmopolitan, 1 Nov. 2021, www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a25105505/zayn-malik-confirmed-taylor-swift-suitcase-rumor/.

Movie: Revisiting the Grudge
The Meddling Kids
04/12/24 • 34 min
We apologize for the long break between episodes but the meddling kids have returned! This week we revisit the movie that still haunts us in our dreams: the Grudge. Riley faces his fears head on while Sammy begrudgingly (pun intended) tags along.
Trigger warning: mentions of suicide, domestic violence, animal abuse, and murder.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Meddling Kids have?
The Meddling Kids currently has 23 episodes available.
What topics does The Meddling Kids cover?
The podcast is about Scary, Stories, Society & Culture, True Crime, Mysteries, Podcasts, Conspiracy, Movies, Spooky and Horror.
What is the most popular episode on The Meddling Kids?
The episode title 'Movie: Revisiting the Grudge' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Meddling Kids?
The average episode length on The Meddling Kids is 35 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Meddling Kids released?
Episodes of The Meddling Kids are typically released every 7 days, 16 hours.
When was the first episode of The Meddling Kids?
The first episode of The Meddling Kids was released on May 24, 2023.
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