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EPISODE · Apr 23, 2025 · 54 MIN

Portland's Shanghai Tunnels with PNW Haunts & Homicides

from Rainy Day Rabbit Holes: History Unhinged · host Rainy Day Rabbit Holes

Booze, Brothels, and the Dark Side of Portland’s Past (Feat. PNW Haunts & Homicides)What happens when you toss two hilarious Pacific Northwest history podcasts into Portland’s creepiest tunnels with beer, ghosts, and a whole lot of sass? This. You get this glorious chaos.In this unhinged crossover episode, Shea and Jody from Rainy Day Rabbit Holes team up with Caitlyn and Cassie from PNW Haunts & Homicides for a deep, dark dive beneath the streets of Portland, Oregon. From damp brick passageways to flannel-wearing apparitions, the crew recounts their visit to the Shanghai Tunnels Tour at Old Town Pizza & Brewing, while also dissecting the problematic roots of the term “shanghaied,” historic embellishments, and whether ghost pee is a thing. Expect history, hilarity, hauntings—and maybe some drunken shenanigans. 👻 Learn more or book your own tunnel tour: Shanghai Tunnels Tour at Old Town Pizza & Brewing🎙 Support the podcasts: Rainy Day Rabbit Holes → Website PNW Haunts & Homicides → Website 🕰️ CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro: Setting the Spooky Mood03:45 - Meeting IRL for the First Time (and yes, we’re hot)07:10 - What Are the Shanghai Tunnels, Really?11:25 - Underground Pizza, Brewing, and Ambience16:40 - Ghosts, Perfume, and Paranormal Pee21:30 - History vs. Legend: Is Shea Ruining Everything?27:55 - Who Was Nina (Nina?) and Did She Get Moidered?35:45 - Tour Guide Shoutout: Doug Is a Legend40:30 - Crimping Ain’t Just for Hair44:15 - Rating the Tour: The Squatch Scale50:05 - That Haunted Photo... And the Phillip Experiment55:20 - Final Thoughts & The Case for Ziplining to Bars59:00 - Goodbye from the Pod PalsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/history-unhinged-rainy-day-rabbit-holes--6271663/support. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-unhinged-rainy-day-rabbit-holes/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Booze, Brothels, and the Dark Side of Portland’s Past (Feat. PNW Haunts & Homicides)What happens when you toss two hilarious Pacific Northwest history podcasts into Portland’s creepiest tunnels with beer, ghosts, and a whole lot of sass? This. You get this glorious chaos.In this unhinged crossover episode, Shea and Jody from Rainy Day Rabbit Holes team up with Caitlyn and Cassie from PNW Haunts & Homicides for a deep, dark dive beneath the streets of Portland, Oregon. From damp brick passageways to flannel-wearing apparitions, the crew recounts their visit to the Shanghai Tunnels Tour at Old Town Pizza & Brewing, while also dissecting the problematic roots of the term “shanghaied,” historic embellishments, and whether ghost pee is a thing. Expect history, hilarity, hauntings—and maybe some drunken shenanigans. 👻 Learn more or book your own tunnel tour: Shanghai Tunnels Tour at Old Town Pizza & Brewing🎙 Support the podcasts: Rainy Day Rabbit Holes → Website PNW Haunts & Homicides → Website 🕰️ CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro: Setting the Spooky Mood03:45 - Meeting IRL for the First Time (and yes, we’re hot)07:10 - What Are the Shanghai Tunnels, Really?11:25 - Underground Pizza, Brewing, and Ambience16:40 - Ghosts, Perfume, and Paranormal Pee21:30 - History vs. Legend: Is Shea Ruining Everything?27:55 - Who Was Nina (Nina?) and Did She Get Moidered?35:45 - Tour Guide Shoutout: Doug Is a Legend40:30 - Crimping Ain’t Just for Hair44:15 - Rating the Tour: The Squatch Scale50:05 - That Haunted Photo... And the Phillip Experiment55:20 - Final Thoughts & The Case for Ziplining to Bars59:00 - Goodbye from the Pod PalsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/history-unhinged-rainy-day-rabbit-holes--6271663/support. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-unhinged-rainy-day-rabbit-holes/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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