Paranormal

Episode 34: The Ghosts of Sloss Furnaces Part 1 - Pig Iron Party

In the middle of Birmingham Alabama lies a hulking ruin of metal. The remnants of Sloss Furnaces, the only blast furnace in America, a relic of the second industrial revolution. Part of the concentrated boom of industrialization Birmingham, this region became known as the “Magic City” due to its explosion of industry. But the old hearth and stacks hide a sinister secret: the site is reportedly haunted by spirits of long-dead workers. A legion of people who died on the job, falling victim to poor safety regulations and business practices. According to legend, their souls remain trapped in the furnace, and their agonizing deaths have elevated Sloss Furnaces to be one of the most haunted places in the country.

Episode 22: The Winchester Mystery House Part 3 - How to Build a Haunted House

Matt and EJ conclude their series on Sarah Winchester and the Winchester Mystery House. We discuss the evolving legacy of Sarah Winchester, and how her eclectic mansion became known as "the most haunted house in America." Come for the ghosts, stay for the houseboat fiesta!

Episode 21: The Winchester Mystery House Part 2 - Lessons in Interior Design

Matt and EJ continue their investigation of the Winchester Mystery House, the claimed "most haunted house in America." After enduring a series of tragedy, Sarah Winchester heads west and begins work on a house that will quickly spiral into a labyrinthine mansion. Plus, discussions on the Great Sioux War, Shakespeare, Mad Men and Rambo. 

Easter Happy Hour: Alien Vacations and Killer Rabbits

Matt and EJ tackle the latest news, including a South Pacific cruise looking for spacecraft debris, giants spiders, and the axe-wielding killer known as the Bunny Man
 
South Pacific Interstellar Object Crash:
https://avi-loeb.medium.com/we-are-going-to-visit-the-first-interstellar-meteor-8cf498d4d6fc
 
Giant Trapdoor Spider: 
https://www.museum.qld.gov.au/collections-and-research/projects/project-dig/research-projects/diversity-patterns-in-brigalow-belt-species
 
Wolverines in New Territory:
https://www.npr.org/2023/03/24/1165765068/wolverine-oregon-habitat-mountains
 
The Bunny Man: 
https://research.fairfaxcounty.gov/local-history/bunnyman
https://northernvirginiamag.com/culture/culture-features/2015/10/01/long-live-the-bunnyman/

Episode 07: The Fox Sisters Part 4 - The Death Blow to Spiritualism

In the conclusion of the Fox Sisters series, Matt and EJ follow the sisters through the end of their life, as their relationships come undone and battle lines are drawn. Plus, we talk the history of magic, and how the early seances influenced the craft. 
 
Inattentional Blindness Video: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJG698U2Mvo
 
The book EJ mentions (spoilers in the title): 
https://tinyurl.com/57bc3kaz