Crypts and Corks

Send us Fan MailThis week Paul takes us to Savannah to the Olde Pink House. Plot twist the house is actually pink and tune in to find out the reason why. This house was once a grand mansion and can still be visited as a fine dining restaurant. But not only is this a place with great food, but it’s also full of ghosts! Tune in to find out all about the Olde Pink House!And don't forget to get your tickets to our latest live show: POSSESSION-A Night of Demonic Tales at https://cryptsandcorks.poduty.com/Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok and InstagramPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailThere are places where the darkness seems to have a personality. Places where the trees are too dense, the roads are too empty, and the silence feels less like an absence of sound and more like something waiting. In western Kentucky, there is a stretch of wilderness known as the Land Between the Lakes. Thousands of acres of forest. Miles of trails. Isolated campgrounds. And, according to generations of witnesses, something else. Something that walks on two legs. Something that looks like a wolf—or a gigantic dog—but moves like a man. And according to one of the most horrifying stories associated with the area, in the spring of 1982, a family went camping in those woods. They would never leave the forest alive. The story says their bodies were discovered inside their camper. The story says something had attacked them. And the story says authorities knew exactly what—or who—was responsible. A creature. A Dogman. But there is one enormous problem. Where is the evidence? In this episode of Crypts and Corks, we're heading into the Land Between the Lakes to investigate one of America's most disturbing cryptid legends: The Dogman Massacre.And don't forget to get your tickets to our latest live show: POSSESSION-A Night of Demonic Tales at https://cryptsandcorks.poduty.com/Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok and InstagramPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailHello Corkies! We're back walking that long road. That long road being recording an episode hung over that is. But, more than that, we're discussing an actual road that is long not only in terms of length but also because something stalks it. The Beast of Bray Road is the most famous of the American werewolf or dogman legends. But what is it? A new species? A supernatural specter? A mistake of God? Tune in to this week's episode to find out what this creature be and the horrifying history that has made it infamous!And don't forget to get your tickets to our latest live show: POSSESSION-A Night of Demonic Tales at https://cryptsandcorks.poduty.com/Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok and InstagramPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailHello Corkies! It's been a long time since we last sat down to record together and a lot has happened. DJ has been off traveling the country and Paul has suffered many misfortunes. We have so much to tell you that we couldn't just try to cram it all in the first ten minutes of an episode. And besides, half of these stories are scarier than half the ghost stories we tell! So pull up a comfy chair, pour a drink, and get ready for our first "Ketchup" Episode!Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok and InstagramPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailHello corkies! Make sure you listen to this one with the lights on as Paul takes us through Cursed Candle Games! The human spirit is like a flame. Strong, powerful, bright, but fragile. It takes just one  gust of wind or splash of water to extinguish it, letting the darkness take over. We are always one move away from all encompassing darkness. This metaphor can be seen in real life, with these dangerous candle rituals--that some even call games. But heed our warning, little lights, you're always one move away from having your candle blown out!Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok and InstagramPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailThe school playground–a place of childhood amusement. A place where children get to experience the joys of friendship and game play sometimes for the first time. It is a place of innocence and safety–I mean, as long as that school is not in the US where school shootings are pretty rampant. But, what happens when a strange and unexplainable shatters the peace. This is exactly what happened at the Ariel School in an event that defies explanation even 30 years later. Let’s get into the Ariel School UFO Encounter.Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok and InstagramPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailWelcome back! This week on crypts and corks we are venturing to the land of the rising sun, Japan! And we are exploring three vengeful entities that have brought misfortune to Japan. Were the residents of Japan able to appease these frightening ghosts, or will Japan be forced to deal with their wraths forever? Find out this week on an anime packed crypts and corks!Remember to comment, like, and subscribe!Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok and InstagramPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailHello Corkies! This week DJ has a wild story for us all! The story of Marguerite Alibert, the daughter of working class parents in Paris who rose to become one of the early 20th centuries most successful courtesans. So sucessful that she was the first lover of a king known for his passionate love affairs. But, her life wasn't all glitz and glamor and wealthy patrons. A cross-cultural marriage she hoped would bring in big money would lead to her being put on trial for murder. But, Marguerite was always one step ahead. Tune in to find out more about the scandalous life, love, and crimes of Marguerite Alibert!Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok and InstagramPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailHello Corkies! and welcome back to a very special episode of Crypts and Corks. This week we are featuring a very special guest! Erica from the legendary Paranormal in Pennsylvania Podcast and we are discussing our investigation of the infamous Hillview Manor! Join us as we discuss our investigation and evidence of probably the most haunted place in Pennsylvania. So tune in, grab your favorite beverage and listen  to find out if we found true evidence of the paranormal at this legendary location!Watch Paranormal in Pennsylvania's Investigation video here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWl9HcwQ3LYDon't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok and InstagramPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailHello corkies! and Shrimp on the barbie to all who celebrate! This week we are heading back to DJ's favorite place on earth, England! And discussing the most haunted house there, Borley Recotry! This place has everything from Nun's to possible adultery! So, join us and decide for your selves is Borley Rectory truly the most haunted place in England or just another shrimp on the barbie?Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok and InstagramPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailHello Corkies, EH! On this week's edition of Crypts and Corks we are traveling north to the land of beavers............and MAPLE SYRUP! This week we are telling the story of Steve Michalak's encounter with a UFO! Did Stephen really see an Alien spaceship or was it something less out of this world? Listen to this weeks episode and decide for yourself, and dont forget to comment, like, subscribe, and rate us five stars, eh! P.S. Paul's bussy does smell like pepsi cola , tell your friends. Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok and InstagramPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailThis week we continue the story of Joan of Arc. After her miraculous miltiary career in which she beat back the English threat we find her captured and abandoned by the French King she fought for. Now, she has to face a trial that will put her faith up against some of the smartest and most educated men in the world. But, don't worry, our Joan gets some good quips in at their expense. To find how her story ends and how she bacame an international icon, patron saint of France, and poster girl for queer rights tune in!Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok and InstagramPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailThis week DJ takes us back in time to tell the story of one of the most famous and talked about saints: Joan of Arc. Everyone has heard some version of the shepherdess who was called on by God himself to save France. But, her story is so much more intricate than that. She was much more than a simple shepherdess and her visions much more involved. Want to hear more how the simple girl from a farming village became one of France's warrior heroes and an internationally renowned saint? Listen in to this week's episode!Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok and InstagramPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailLast week Paul took us through the early life and metoric rise to fame of Britney Spears. But, just when she was at her zenith, things took a tragic turn as her private life crumbled leading to some very public displays of emotion. As the press closed in on her trying to get the latest scoop on the golden girl of pop music the worse things got for Britney. Just when you'd think it couldn't get worse her family stepped in and betrayed her claiming to protect her while exploiting her fame for their own gain. Listen in to hear how it all went wrong and how Britney was finally freed.Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok and InstagramPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailThis week Paul is taking us on a roller coast ride of a story back to the late 90s and early 00s covering everyone's favorite pop icon: Britney Spears. While she was perceived to be the golden girl of pop music, everything wasn't all golden for Britney. A family ripping itself apart at the seams, a star studded romance that was blown apart, and a constant barage of attention and expectation all weighed on young Britney. Tune in to find out all about the toxic beginnings of the life and career of Britney SpearsDon't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok and InstagramPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailHey corkies welcome back! On this weeks episode DJ tells us all about the terrifying  phenomenon of sleep paralysis! In this episode we discuss everything from sleep paralysis demons to self check out etiquette! Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok and InstagramPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailDear Listeners, what has brought you to Crypts and Corks? Is it a passing interest in the mysterious and dark? Are you fetishizing the terror wrought by others, taking secret pleasure in the things you yourself cannot do–or are too scared of doing? Are you prepared for this dark, seedy tale? Are you ready for everything it will arouse in you? Be prepared to face your own darkest desires and don’t complain to me that this isn’t exactly what you wanted. Sincerely, the subject of today's episode, The Watcher.Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok and InstagramPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailThis week we're doing something a little different. Rather than covering one of the many true stories of hauntings or crimes we're taking a trip to the campfire to share some of our favorite campfire stories. We don't know about you, but these are the stories that have haunted us since we were kids and led us to being the fabulous paranormal researchers and true crime investigators that we are today! So pull up a lawn chair or log, roast a marshmallow, and pour yourself a drink of your choice and be prepared to be scared!Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok and InstagramPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailThis week Paul is taking us back into the woods. But this week he’s doing it with a twist. While covering real life cases of disappearances in the forests he’s peppering his tales with fibs, fabrications, and falsehoods. And it’s up to DJ and you all to figure out what’s fact and what’s fiction.Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok and InstagramPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailParis: the City of Light, the most romantic city on Earth. Home to the Louvre with the world’s greatest art collection. Honeymoon spot for millions. But, it wasn’t always like this. Once it was a dirty city whose streets were filled with the stench of the rotting death emanating from the overcrowded cemeteries. How did Paris go from that to a city full of life? They built a city for the dead underground. Today, we’re going deep under one of the world’s most famed cities into the Empire of the Dead and exploring the tombs and tunnels of the Paris CatacombsDon't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok and InstagramPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailThis week we're traveling to one of the world's first and most infamous penitentiaries (yes, penitentiary means prison and not insane asylum lol). This prison was built to be a haven of forgiveness through silence and isolation. But, instead it became home to overcrowding and some of America's most notorious criminals. It halls echoed not with reflective silence but the angst of isolation. And those echoes reverberate to this day as the cells and halls of Eastern State Penitentary seem to still harbor some of its inmates. This is one you won't want to miss!Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok and InstagramPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailThis week DJ picks up the story of the Villisca Axe Murders and ties it into a much larger picture. Despite its presentation as a freak, isolated event; what if the murders of the Moore Family and two Stillinger girls was actually just part of a series of similar murders commited by one of the country's first and most prolific serial killers who got way with it. Want to know about the mysterious so-called Billy the Axeman? Tune into this week's episode!Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok and InstagramPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailThis week DJ takes through the story of one of America’s most grisly, bloodiest, and most disturbing cold cases: the Villisca Ax Murders of 1912. Eight people all slaughtered in their beds as they slept in the quiet midwestern town of Villisca for no apparent reason at all. And the more investigators dug, the less they found. To find out more tune into this week’s episode!Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok and InstagramPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailThis week, Paul takes us deeper into the story of Mary Ann Winkowski--the inspiration behind the hit CBS tv drama Ghost Whisperer. After learning about her life last week, Paul takes us through her philosophy and what she knows of what waits for us after death. And most interestingly we discuss whether she is for real or if her story is as scripted as a television drama. Join us for this must not miss conclusion on the story of the real Ghost Whisper.Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok and InstagramPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailYou're in for a treat this week! If you're anything like us, you grew up watching and loving The Ghost Whisperer. But, did you know that the premise of the show was based on a real life person? Join us this week as Paul tells us the story of Mary Ann Winkowski who inspired the character of Melinda Gordon. Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok and InstagramPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailThis week we're sharing with you all the recording of our second liveshow! After we sent chills down your spines with our unforgettable deep dive into the Amityville Horror House, we returned to the Main Stage at Poduty Live!This time, we uncorked a haunting new mystery: the Gettysburg Battlefield. One of the most famously haunted sites in the country, Gettysburg is packed with eerie tales and unexplained phenomena. And this time our intrepid hosts aren’t just telling the story, they’re in it!We actually stayed overnight at the infamously haunted Farnsworth House Inn, used as a Confederate strong hold during the battle and a Union hospital in the aftermath, to see the hauntings first hand. And now we've come to share our evidence with you!Blending fright with fermented fun, we paired this ghostly journey with a new bottle of wine—and you’re invited to sip, shiver, and share in the experience.Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok and InstagramPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailBehind its towers and ivy-covered walls lies a history that reads like gothic fiction. A nobleman said to have gambled with the Devil himself. A hidden chamber where a monstrous heir was allegedly locked away for life. Ghostly figures wandering candlelit corridors long after the castle doors are shut for the night.But Glamis isn’t just a place of hauntings and folklore—it’s also a castle tied to the British royal family and centuries of real, documented history. So tonight, we’ll uncork the stories, separate fact from legend, and wander through the shadowy halls of one of Scotland’s most haunted castlesSo pour yourself something good, dim the lights, and join us as we explore the secrets, spirits, and scandals of **Glamis Castle**.Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok and InstagramPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailIn the remote wilderness of Portlock, Alaska, an entire town vanished. But the question remains—why?In this episode of Crypts and Corks, we travel to the foggy shores of Kenai Peninsula to explore one of Alaska’s most chilling mysteries: the abandoned settlement once known as Port Chatham. During the early 1900s, fishermen, cannery workers, and families built a small but thriving community here. Yet by the 1950s, the town had been completely deserted.The official explanation? Isolation and economic decline.The locals’ explanation? Something far more terrifying.Stories from former residents and nearby villagers speak of strange disappearances, mutilated bodies, and something massive moving through the forest. Some believed the area was haunted. Others whispered about the Nantinaq—a towering, Bigfoot-like creature said to stalk the mountains and forests around Portlock.So what really drove the people away? Was it the brutal realities of life in rural Alaska… or fear of something lurking just beyond the tree line?Pour yourself a drink and join us as we dig into eyewitness accounts, local folklore, and the unsettling mystery of the town that fear may have erased from the map.Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok and InstagramPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailIn the late 1800s, fear of the undead spread through rural communities in New England—not through folklore alone, but through real exhumations, desperate families, and a mysterious disease no one yet understood. In this episode of Crypts and Corks, we dive into the chilling history of the New England Vampire Panic, a period when grieving families dug up their loved ones in search of proof that the dead were draining the life from the living.From the tragic story of Mercy Brown in Rhode Island to the widespread fear fueled by the deadly spread of tuberculosis, we explore how superstition, grief, and misunderstanding collided to create one of America’s strangest chapters of folklore. Why did otherwise rational communities believe vampires were real? And how did science eventually reveal the grim truth behind the panic?Pour a glass, dim the lights, and join us as we dig into graves, folklore, and the very real fears that haunted New England.Because sometimes… the scariest monsters are born from misunderstanding. Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok and InstagramPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailIn October 1967, two men rode into the remote forests of Northern California and came out with one of the most famous — and controversial — pieces of footage in cryptozoology history. Was it undeniable proof of Bigfoot… or the greatest costume hoax ever captured on film? Today, we’re pouring a stiff drink and stepping into the blurry, shaky mystery of the Patterson–Gimlin film.Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok and InstagramPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailThis week we conclude the gory tale of the "Cannibal of Rottenberg" Armin Miewes. After exploring the early lives of Miewes and Bernd Brandes we come to the moment when they met and brought all of their deepest, darkest, bloodiest desires to fruition. And while the release was ecstacy at first, it soon faded and Armin found himself facing the full force of the law.Join us on our most disturbing episode yetas Paul takes through the horror, the passion, the agony, and so much more!Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok and InstagramPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailOn this chilling episode of Crypts and Corks, we travel to the quiet town of Rotenburg, Germany to uncover one of the most disturbing true crime cases in modern history — the story of Armin Meiwes, often referred to as “The Cannibal of Rotenburg.”We’ll explore who Armin Meiwes was before the crime, how he connected with his victim, the role of online forums in facilitating their meeting, and the psychological factors at play. Pour yourself a strong glass for this one — it’s not for the faint of heart.Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok and InstagramPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Crypts and Corks, we pour a glass and dive into one of the most chilling and infamous crime stories of the 20th century: the life and crimes of Charles Manson. More than just a murderer, Manson was a manipulator who built a devoted following known as the “Manson Family,” steering them toward a series of brutal killings that shocked the world in 1969.We explore how Manson rose from a troubled childhood and years in prison to become a charismatic cult leader, the ideology he used to control his followers, and how the murders—most notably the killing of actress Sharon Tate and others in Los Angeles—ignited nationwide fear and forever changed the cultural landscape of the 60s and how it reverberates to today.Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok and InstagramPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailAnd we're back from break! We hope you missed us as much as we missed you all! And don't worry, we've been cooking up a lot for you while we were away.This week, we're jumping into one of the most bizarre and discussed murder cases of all time. But often overlooked in the wider story of her murderer we wanted to answer the question of who was Sharon Tate. Before her name became forever tied to one of Hollywood’s darkest moments, Sharon Tate was a young actress full of promise, warmth, and possibility. She was a fresh face for a new swinging generation. Tune into this week's episode to find out the true story of woman often forgotten as a mere victim.Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok and InstagramPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailThis week on Crypts and Corks, we rise from the ashes to explore one of the most powerful and enduring mythical creatures in human history: the phoenix. Across ancient Egypt, Greece, China, and beyond, this legendary firebird has symbolized rebirth, immortality, and the endless cycle of destruction and renewal. But where did the myth truly begin—and why does it keep returning in moments of cultural crisis and change?We trace the phoenix’s fiery origins, unpack its symbolism, and explore how a creature that dies in flames only to be reborn has come to represent hope, resilience, and transformation. From sacred texts and folklore to modern stories and pop culture, the phoenix proves that even in myth, endings are rarely the end.So settle in as we crack open the crypt on a creature that reminds us: sometimes, you have to burn before you can rise.Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok and InstagramPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailThis Christmas, Crypts and Corks uncorks a chilling holiday mystery that refuses to fade with time. On Christmas Eve 1945, a fire consumed the Sodder family home in Fayetteville, West Virginia—but when the ashes settled, five of the Sodder children were simply… gone.In this episode, we raise a glass to the strange and unsettling details surrounding the Sodder Children disappearance: missing remains, unexplained clues, suspicious visitors, and the haunting possibility that the fire was never meant to be an accident. Was it a tragic misunderstanding, a cover-up, or something far more sinister?As holiday lights glow and the wine flows, we explore how a season meant for togetherness became a lifelong nightmare for one family—and why, nearly 80 years later, the Sodder mystery still casts a long shadow over Christmas nightDon't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok and InstagramPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailSay her name three times—if you dare. In this episode of Crypts and Corks, we raise a glass to one of the most infamous urban legends of all time: Bloody Mary. From candlelit bathrooms and trembling sleepovers to centuries-old folklore, we explore the many origins of the woman said to lurk behind the mirror.Is Bloody Mary a vengeful spirit, a distorted historical figure, or a psychological trick born from fear and reflection? We trace the legend through history, examine its possible real-life inspirations, and unpack why this ritual has terrified generations. Along the way, we sip our cocktails and discuss the power of mirrors, belief, and why some legends refuse to stay buried.So lock the bathroom door, dim the lights, and pour yourself a drink—just maybe don’t look too closely at your reflection. 🍷🪞Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok and InstagramPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailOn this haunting installment of Crypts and Corks, your hosts uncork a bottle and journey deep into the quiet hills of West Virginia to explore the site of the Monongah Mining Disaster—America’s deadliest mining accident and a tragedy that still lingers beneath the soil.Walking through the remnants of the old coal town, they reflect on the December morning in 1907 when a series of explosions shattered the earth and claimed the lives of hundreds of miners. With a mix of field recordings, local folklore, and historical accounts, the hosts piece together how the disaster unfolded, why its true death toll remains disputed, and the stories of the families and communities forever changed by it.As the wind moves through abandoned structures and memorial markers, Crypts and Corks ponders how memory, loss, and labor struggles weave into the landscape—and how the ghosts of Monongah still speak to us today. All paired, of course, with a thoughtfully chosen bottle to lighten the mood without losing the reverence the site deserves.Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok and InstagramPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we dive deep into one of the most enduring and bizarre legends in rock history: the claim that Paul McCartney secretly died in 1966 and was replaced by a look-alike. From backward messages hidden in vinyl grooves to cryptic album covers and lyrical “clues,” we explore how a college-campus rumor spiraled into a global conspiracy theory that still fascinates Beatles fans today.Join us as we unpack where the myth began, why it spread so quickly, and what it reveals about fame, grief, symbolism, and the human desire to find meaning in the mysterious. Is it all just a clever hoax, an early form of fandom puzzle-solving—or something stranger?Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok and InstagramPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailSub bros! This week we're joined by a very special guest: David from Paranormal in Pennsylvania! Turns out we were all in fraternities in our college days! In honor of this bond of brotherhood Paul takes us on a tour of haunted frat houses across America. From sites of gruesome crimes to bizarre lawn decor to a very personal haunting, this episode covers it all. This is one you won't want to miss! And be sure to go check out Paranormal in Pennsylvania and our collab with them on their episode on the Seven Gates of Hell!Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok and InstagramPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailA house of mythic proportions located in a town racked with accusations and death. A sea captain using his ill gotten wealth to build a status symbol. A judge out for blood to steal his neighbors’ land. An heiress who in a time of war finds new wealth and freedom. A writer wracked with guilt and suffering. A curse uttered on the way to the gallows by an innocent accused of witchcraft. All of this sounds like a gothic novel. And while all of this inspired of America’s great gothic romances it is all part of the history of the home which inspired it. Today we cover Salem’s House of the Seven GablesDon't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok and InstagramPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailThis week we're covering one of our favorite crytids: the Chupacabra! This feistly creature can suck an entire goat of its blood--giving whole new meaning to the term Throat Goat. But what are the origins of this strange creature? Where did it come from? Where is it going? Did one of them really win Best In Show at the Westminster Dog Show? Find out all of the answers to these questions in this week's episode!Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok and InstagramPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailYou've been begging for it and now we're giving it to you! The recording of our very first live show: Amityville LIVE! We're definitely releasing this because you all have been begging for it and not all all because October was a VERY long month, and we're VERY tired, and we decided to take a weekend off for ourselves and go touch grass and visit friends. Not that at all. Really guys, this show was so much fun. If you think we've covered the whole story in Episode 2 then you need to think again. In this live show we break new ground with all new information, all new theories, and all new jokes. This is one you'll love watching over and over again. So sit back, relax, and watch us do our thing LIVE (at time of recording), IN PERSON (at time of recording), and FUNNIER THAN EVER (before, during, and after time of recording).Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok and InstagramPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailWhat do you look for when choosing a hotel? A luxury spa experience? Included continental breakfast? Ghosts? Well if you answered yes to the ghost have we got a hotel recommendation for you! The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado! This luxury hotel started out as the brain child of F.O. Stanley after he fell in love with the area following a bout of tuberculosis. But, over the years a number of guests have seemed to linger. Well why wouldn't they when this hotel can boast a vortex, a portal to hell, two different ghost cowboys, and being the inspiration for Stephen King's the Shining! Listen in about the ghoulish guests and why you should check out the Stanley!Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok and InstagramPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailThis week we're hitting close to home! We're discussing the Ghost Bomber of Pittsburgh! This B-25 bomber went down in the Monongahela River in Pittsburgh in 1956 leading to a two week long recovery mission. But, the notoriously nebby Pittburghers wondered why officials were searching for a plane which they had seen recovered under the cover of darkness the night of the crash. This has led to 60 years of conspiracies. Who was on that plane? What was on that plane? Who recovered it? Find out in this week's episode!Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok and InstagramPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailHello Corkies! We hope you’re ready for this one. It truly may be our wildest episode. Ever. Period. In the second part of the story of Ed Gein, Paul takes us through the gruesome discoveries police made at his farm. The descriptions nearly sent DJ into a fainting spell. And then Paul discusses the case, the legacy, and the theories that have followed in Gein’s wake. While this one isn’t for the faint of heart, it’s also one that you’d hate to miss!Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok and InstagramPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailPeople always ask me "Glinda, are people born wicked or do they have wickedness thrust upon them?" And I say "I don't know, and my name isn't Glinda, it's Galinda" BUT Paul attempts to answer this hard hitting questions as he tells us the story Ed Gein. This man had a truly horrifying early life that lived up to the horrors it would be discovered that he committed. But, we're getting ahead of ourselves. If you wanna hear the facts behind Netflix's Monster: the Ed Gein Story then you're gonna want to listen in. Sit back, relax, and get ready to be horrified!Come see us LIVE: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/crypts-and-corks-podcast-haunted-pittsburghDon't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok and InstagramPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailThis week on Crypts and Corks, we pour a warm cup of sake and journey into the mysterious world of the kitsune, one of the most iconic and enigmatic figures in Japanese folklore.Far more than just magical foxes, kitsune are shapeshifting yokai said to possess intelligence, long life, and supernatural powers. But are they divine messengers of the rice god Inari—or mischievous spirits weaving illusions and playing tricks on the unwary? So light a lantern, follow the sound of laughter in the woods, and join us for a tale of magic, transformation, and the fine art of fox-born deception.Be sure to buy tickets to our Oct. 11 Live Show on Haunted Pittsburgh: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/crypts-and-corks-podcast-haunted-pittsburghDon't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok and InstagramPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailThis week we’re covering the story of Blanche Monnier! This aristocratic high society socialite was the belle of every ball. And then one day she disappeared. And no one cared. Then, a quarter of a century later the truth came out and it was worse than any horror film plot. Want to know more? Tune into this week’s episode!Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok and InstagramPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailThis week Corkies were taking to the skies! Paul is telling us the haunting myths behind owls from their role as pet of goddess Athena to their being perceived as witches’ familiars to the theory they’re aliens! (Goddesses, witches, and aliens! OH MY!) you won’t want to miss this deep end to these furry little freaks!Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok and InstagramPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram