PODCAST · society
Grab Your Brew
by Jodie and Leanne
Dark history, paranormal oddities, eerie folklore, cults, crimes, hauntings, and humanity’s worst ideas — Grab Your Brew is a cosy-but-creepy British podcast with dark humour and plenty of “sorry, what?” momentsHave a story of your own? post to our website https://www.grabyourbrew.com/
Episodes
-
Why Hollywood monsters are more terrifying than you think
Why do Hollywood monsters terrify us long after the film ends? We examine the psychology behind these enduring monster tropes. Modern horror cinema often relies on spectacle, but the most effective creatures succeed by tapping into our genuine anxieties. By analysing how these entities are...
-
The Real Story of Black Shuck: Britain’s Most Terrifying Legend
Black Shuck is often remembered as a terrifying demon dog or hellhound, but what happens when this legend enters a church? We examine the history. We separate the supernatural horror of the Black Shuck from the historical context of regional folklore. By examining accounts of the beast appearing...
-
Could Your Smart Speaker Be Evidence In A Murder Case?
When a smart speaker becomes a witness, where does the law draw the line? We investigate the reality of digital evidence in court.The idea of a voice-activated device acting as a silent witness in a murder investigation sounds like science fiction, yet it has become a complex reality for law...
-
When the ghost doesn't know it's in a movie
What happens when the horror on screen seems to follow the cast and crew home?In this episode, we step behind the scenes of three of the most infamous supernatural horror films ever made, Rosemary’s Baby, The Exorcist, and Poltergeist, and explore the unsettling stories, strange coincidences,...
-
The Myths They Didn't Want You To Know The Truth About
We break down how movie myths often distort the folklore and paranormal beliefs that originally inspired them. Hollywood frequently simplifies complex legends for the big screen, sometimes at the cost of the original story's cultural significance. By examining specific film examples, we look at...
-
The Aetherius Society: How a London Taxi Driver Created Britain's Strangest Religion
Have you ever heard of a religion that combines UFOs, karma, meditation, prayer, and cosmic beings?In this episode of Grab Your Brew, we explore the fascinating story of The Aetherius Society, one of Britain's most unusual spiritual movements.Founded in the 1950s by London taxi driver George…
more -
15-meter sea giant | Separating fact from maritime myth
Is a massive 15-meter sea giant lurking in the ocean? Hear the chilling fishermen's tales about a figure seen in a deep-sea diver suit.This discussion explores the unsettling accounts of a 15-meter sea giant reportedly spotted in the depths. We examine the details behind these claims, focusing on...
-
Am I Wrong? The Paranormal Argument Nobody Expected #reddit #aita
We are sorting through the absolute chaos of the internet today, pairing paranormal encounters with Am I the A-hole posts. This session highlights the bizarre contrast between genuine unexplained phenomena and the petty, human-centric conflicts found in popular online forums. If you enjoy seeing...
-
Heaven's Gate Convinced Members to End Their Lives | UFO Cult That Waited for an Alien Spaceship
What happens when religion, science fiction, UFOs, and one charismatic leader collide?In this episode of Grab Your Brew, we're exploring the unbelievable true story of Heaven's Gate—the infamous cult led by Marshall Applewhite that convinced followers Earth was only a temporary stop before...
-
Tiamat & Taniwha | The Myth That Says the Ocean Created the World | Episode Four
What if the water isn't just alive... what if it knows you're there?The primordial salt sea from ancient Mesopotamian mythology, whose body became the world itself. powerful beings from Māori tradition connected to rivers, lakes, coastlines, and sacred places, where water is never just…
more -
Paranormal AITAH: Ghosts, Baby Monitors & Basement Terrors | Are They the A-Hole?!
Welcome back to another episode of Paranormal AITAH, where things get spooky, strange, and seriously questionable...In today’s episode, we react to some chilling “Am I The A-Hole?” stories with a paranormal twist:A hotel worker spots a mysterious woman on security cameras… but no one was supposed...
-
The Coworker That Never Existed | Paranormal AITAH & Neurodivergent Chaos
Welcome back to Grab Your Brew, or if you’re new here… welcome to the chaos 😅This is one of our more relaxed “Grab A Brew With Us” episodes, where we sit down, chat about health issues, life, drink coffee, and somehow end up diving into creepy, paranormal, and downright weird stories.From...
-
Best Of Paranormal AITA | New Content Paused
We are airing classic Paranormal AITA Reddit Storie episodes for the next two weeks.Since we have welcomed many new viewers lately, we are revisiting some of our favorite past investigations while we prep upcoming content. Taking a two-week break due to Jodie grieving a friend's death.
-
Survivor Stories From History's Deadliest Cult | Episode Three
On November 18, 1978, the world witnessed one of the most shocking tragedies in modern history.In the final chapter of our Jonestown series, we examine the devastating events that unfolded after Congressman Leo Ryan visited Jonestown, Guyana. What began as an investigation into allegations...
-
Beautiful Monsters That Drag You Under | Brazilian & Inuit Folklore | Episode Three
What if drowning wasn't an accident? From Brazil comes Yara, the beautiful river spirit said to lure people beneath the water with her irresistible song. But behind the legend lies a darker story of betrayal, survival, and revenge. In this episode of Grab Your Brew, we dive into two chilling…
more -
Jim Jones' Cult Was Falling Apart... Then Everything Changed | Jonestown Part 2
What was life really like inside Jonestown?In Part 2 of our Jonestown series, we uncover the disturbing reality behind Jim Jones' so-called "perfect society." While promotional photos showed smiling families and a thriving community, former residents described a very different experience—long…
more -
The Skin They Stole: The tragic “forced marriage” folklore
Brewed Beneath the Waves – Episode Two The sea has always kept strange secrets.Across Scotland, Ireland, Iceland, Orkney, Shetland and the Faroe Islands, people believed seals weren't simply animals. T hey were transformed humans, drowned souls, ancestors, witches, and mysterious beings trapped...
-
We Investigated The Museum of Curiosities… and Something Followed Us | Jodie Got Scratched EP-04
Join Grab Your Brew with Duckie Paranormal. @duckiparanormalWhat started as a simple overnight investigation inside @TheMuseumOfCuriosities located in Nottingham, England. It quickly turned into one of the most disturbing experiences we’ve ever had.Throughout the night, we captured unexplained...
-
How Jim Jones Convinced Thousands to Follow Him | The Rise Before Jonestown| Part One
Support our fundraiser:https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/grabyourbrew How did Jim Jones go from a charismatic preacher to one of the most infamous cult leaders in history? In this episode of Grab Your Brew, we explore the early life of Jim Jones, the rise of the People's Temple, the promises that...
-
Before the Ocean Had Teeth: Sirens, Ningen & The Ocean's Darkest Secrets
Support our fundraiser:https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/graby...In this episode of Grab Your Brew:Before humanity feared sharks, giant squid, submarines, or what lurked in the deepest trenches, there were voices.In Episode 1 of our new series, *Brewed Beneath the Waves*, we're diving into two of…
more -
These Paranormal Reddit Stories Gave Us Chills 😱 Haunted Mirrors, Ghosts & Mimics
Grab a coffee and settle in because we're diving into some of the creepiest paranormal Reddit stories we've read yet!Support our fundraiser:https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/grabyourbrewIn this episode of Grab a Brew With Us, we discuss:🔹 A dead grandmother who may have been leaving messages from...
-
We Read TERRIFYING Paranormal AITA Stories… Now We Can’t Sleep
Welcome back to Grab A Brew In this episode, we dive into some of the creepiest paranormal AITA stories we’ve ever read… haunted apartments, shadow figures, terrifying baby monitor encounters, creepy basement creatures, and mysterious voices from abandoned hospital wings 😳From cursed mirrors to...
-
Paranormal AITA Stories That Actually Freaked Us Out | Grab A Brew With Us EP-04
Grab Your Brew and join us for another chaotic episode of Grab A Brew With Us. This week we dive into some seriously creepy Paranormal AITA stories involving: Haunted guest rooms A child talking to a “closet lady” Creepy Ring camera footage A ghost child roommate?!Funeral prank gone WRONG Plus...
-
AITA for Locking My POSSESSED Sister in the Basement?! | Paranormal Reddit Stories EP-40
These paranormal AITA Reddit stories got WAY darker than we expected…Welcome back to another spooky Wednesday episode of Grab Your Brew Podcast!This week we react to some of the creepiest Paranormal AITA Reddit stories we’ve ever read…Would YOU return a cursed doll?Would you abandon your friend…
more -
Terrifying Water Vampires From Around the World | Dark Mythology
If you would like to help our small business: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/qr/wWq57GRW?utm_campaign=sharemodal&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=shortlink What if the world’s oldest vampire stories didn’t come from castles… but from the water? In this episode of Grab Your Brew, we dive into...
-
Short Street Haunting | Equipment Failures & Paranormal Activity | Paranormal Investigation
Join Grab Your Brew Podcast and Ducki Paranormal as we investigate the eerie history and reported hauntings of Short Street in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent.This location is known for strange sightings, unexplained activity, and a dark past… but nothing prepared us for what happened during this...
-
Neurodivergent Chaos, Creepy Encounters & Coffee Dreams| Grab Your Brew Podcast
To donate to our small business start-up: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/grabyourbrew Welcome back to another chaotic episode of Grab Your Brew This week’s episode is less “structured podcast” and more “two sleep-deprived neurodivergent sisters spiralling into ghost stories, coffee van dreams,...
-
“She Called Me After She DIED…” | Health Issues, Paranormal AITAH Stories & Chaos
Welcome back to Grab Your Brew, or if you’re new here… welcome to the chaos 😅This is one of our more relaxed “Grab A Brew With Us” episodes, where we sit down, chat about health issues, life, drink coffee, and somehow end up diving into creepy, paranormal, and downright weird stories.In this...
-
The Black Silky of Northumberland & The Haunted Ghost Town That Follows You Home…
Welcome back to Grab Your Brew for Wednesday Spooky Time!In this episode, we dive into two chilling locations:🇬🇧 First, we explore Northumberland, home to the eerie legend of the Black Silky — a mysterious, shape-shifting spirit said to lurk near streams and waterfalls. Travellers once reported...
-
The Origins of Vampire Folklore | The Vampires That Steal Your Life Force
What if vampires didn’t need your blood… just your energy?In this episode of Grab Your Brew, we explore terrifying folklore from around the world, creatures that don’t bite, but still leave you completely drained.From the eerie Jiangshi of China, said to steal your life force, to the mysterious...
-
Paranormal AITAH: Ghosts, Baby Monitors & Basement Terrors | Are They the A-Hole?!
Welcome back to another episode of Paranormal AITAH, where things get spooky, strange, and seriously questionable...In today’s episode, we react to some chilling “Am I The A-Hole?” stories with a paranormal twist:A hotel worker spots a mysterious woman on security cameras… but no one was supposed...
-
The Origins of Vampire Folklore | Vampires of Fire, Shadow, and Spirit
Grab your brew and join Leanne and Jody as we explore the darker side of vampire folklore beyond Europe. In this episode, we travel to Africa and the Caribbean, where vampires aren’t always undead creatures in coffins they can be fireflies, forest spirits, or even ordinary people walking among...
-
They Gave Us Names… and a Story We Didn’t Expect | Paranormal Investigation
Tonight, we return to St John the Baptist Church graveyard in Burslem, a place steeped in centuries of history, tragedy, and whispered legends.Dating back to the 1500s and deeply connected to the Wedgwood family, this ground has seen fire, industry, and generations laid to rest beneath its soil....
-
“She Wasn’t Home…” The Creepiest Reddit | Reading Reddit AITAH #paranormal
Welcome back to Spooky Wednesday This week, we dive into some of the creepiest Reddit AITAH (Am I The Ahole)stories… but with a paranormal twist. From unexplained footsteps in empty hallways to something pretending not to hear his wife at 1AM… yeah… we’re not sleeping tonight.In this...
-
The Origins of Vampire Folklore | The Vampires That Fly | Flying heads | Half bodies | Ghostly Women
Welcome back to Grab Your Brew . The podcast where folklore, history, and the darker corners of human belief collide.In Episode 3: Vampires That Fly?!, we leave behind the classic European vampire and travel to Southeast Asia, where the legends get a whole lot stranger… and honestly, a lot more...
-
The Cursed Ghost Town Legal To Visit & The Village the Government Erased
What if a town was so cursed… people were told to stay away?And what if another was taken overnight… and never given back?In this episode, we dive into TWO real ghost towns with chilling histories:Dudleytown (Connecticut, USA)A hidden valley surrounded by silence, where entire families faced...
-
The Origins of Vampire Folklore | When Governments Investigated Vampires… (True Story)
Welcome back to Grab Your Brew, the podcast where folklore meets the darker side of human belief.In this episode, we’re diving into the real vampire panic of the early 1700s… and trust us, it’s far more disturbing than anything Hollywood ever created.We explore:The terrifying origins of the...
-
AITAH for Refusing to Babysit After What My Niece Said | Paranormal Reading Reddit #paranormal
Grab your coffee and settle in… because today’s episode of Grab Your Brew Podcast dives into some seriously creepy Paranormal “Am I The A-Hole” stories.In this episode, Jodie and Leanne react to paranormal situations that leave everyone wondering… who’s actually the villain?Stories…
more -
The Origins of Vampire Folklore | What Makes a Vampire a Vampire?
In this first episode of our brand new vampire series, we explore the origins of vampire folklore and the many terrifying creatures that inspired the modern vampire myth.Long before romantic immortals and sparkling vampires appeared on screen, folklore described something far more disturbing —...
-
Paranormal AITA Stories | Haunted Mirrors, Ghost Photos & Sleep Demons | Grab Your Brew Podcast
What would you do if your friend deleted paranormal evidence… or your mirror started moving on its own? In this episode of Grab Your Brew Podcast, Jodie and Leanne dive into some of the creepiest Paranormal "Am I The A-Hole" stories from the internet. From haunted mirrors to mysterious EVP...
-
The Witch Engine | Pendle Confession and Consequence
The Pendle witch trials of 1612 remain one of the most infamous witch trials in British history, a case of fear, law, confession, and devastating consequences.In the Season 1 finale of The Witch Engine, we travel to Pendle, Lancashire, where twelve people were accused of witchcraft, and ten were...
-
Bridezilla or Something SINISTER? | Creepy Reddit Wedding Stories
Today, we’re diving into a collection of Paranormal Bridezilla stories from Reddit, where wedding drama takes a dark and supernatural turn. From brides acting completely possessed before the ceremony… to weddings that seemed cursed from the start, these Reddit users share their creepiest and most...
-
The Witch Engine | When Humans Became Beasts
Explore the fascinating history of shapeshifters, focusing on a unique case from 1691 in Livonia, where a man claimed to be a werewolf, challenging common perceptions of witchcraft and spiritual beliefs across cultures. key topics:-Historical case of a man claiming to be a werewolf in Livonia-The...
-
We Investigated One of Britain’s Most Haunted Pubs | Ye Olde Salutation Inn… Here’s What Happened
What happens when three paranormal-loving crews join forces inside one of the UK’s most legendary haunted locations? In this episode, @GrabYourBrew and @rivertheviking team up as Runes, Revenants & Brew for an unforgettable overnight paranormal investigation at the historic Ye Olde Salutation...
-
We Thought It Was Fake… Until We Saw This! Don't Watch At Night
This episode features a humorous and engaging reaction to bizarre videos, technical mishaps, and ghostly encounters, blending entertainment with light-hearted insights. Join us for a mix of spontaneous reactions, technical troubleshooting, and playful banter that keeps the audience entertained…
more -
The Witch Engine: From Irish Laments to Baba Yaga #history #mythology
Explore ancient stories, mythologies, and cultural symbols that reveal how societies understood the world, focusing on figures like the old Irish woman, Scottish Highland myths, Norse Norns, Hopi Spider Woman, and Baba Yaga. Discover how these stories reflect universal themes of survival, wisdom,...
-
They’re Not Supposed to Move: Mannequin Horror Stories
In this episode of Wednesday Spooky Time, Leanne and Jodie delve into eerie stories centered around mannequins, exploring themes of horror and the supernatural. They share chilling tales from listeners, including a haunting journal that reveals a terrifying experience with mannequins that seem to...
-
The Witch Engine: After The Fires
In this episode, the hosts explore the aftermath of witch trials, discussing how societies often fail to confront their historical injustices. They delve into the gradual end of witch trials, the emergence of skepticism, and the human tendency to move on without proper acknowledgment. The...
-
When People Became Mannequins: The Cases of Ed Gein and Carl Tanzler #truecrimepodcast
In this episode of 'Grab Your Brew', hosts Jodie and Leanne delve into the dark and disturbing cases of Ed Gein and Carl Tanzler, exploring themes of objectification, control, and the lack of consent in relationships. They discuss how both men used women as objects, reflecting on societal…
more -
The Witch Engine: The Dark Legacy of Torture in Witch Trials
This conversation delves into the dark history of torture during witch trials, exploring the legal frameworks that allowed such practices, the psychological impacts on victims, and specific case studies like Ioannis Unius and Annie Goldie. The hosts discuss how confessions were often coerced...
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
Dark history, paranormal oddities, eerie folklore, cults, crimes, hauntings, and humanity’s worst ideas — Grab Your Brew is a cosy-but-creepy British podcast with dark humour and plenty of “sorry, what?” momentsHave a story of your own? post to our website https://www.grabyourbrew.com/
HOSTED BY
Jodie and Leanne
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Grab Your Brew have?
Grab Your Brew currently has 147 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Grab Your Brew about?
Dark history, paranormal oddities, eerie folklore, cults, crimes, hauntings, and humanity’s worst ideas — Grab Your Brew is a cosy-but-creepy British podcast with dark humour and plenty of “sorry, what?” momentsHave a story of your own? post to our website https://www.grabyourbrew.com/
How often does Grab Your Brew release new episodes?
Grab Your Brew publishes regularly with 147 episodes available. Check the episode list for the typical release schedule.
Where can I listen to Grab Your Brew?
You can listen to Grab Your Brew on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts Grab Your Brew?
Grab Your Brew is created and hosted by Jodie and Leanne.
URL copied to clipboard!