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Mission Spooky
by Cord, Kayla and Kiki
At Mission Spooky, we dive deep into the eerie, the unexplained, and the historically strange. Our podcast blends folklore, paranormal encounters, and chilling history with a dash of humor and a cup of curiosity. We explore the supernatural through a thoughtful, researched lens, bringing our listeners strange but true tales, forgotten history, and cultural oddities. 👻 Mission Spooky is here to entertain, educate, and creep you out—one episode at a time.
Episodes
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144. Side Show Gaffs and Hoaxes
A few episodes ago, I promised we’d dive into the world of Side Show Gaffs — and today, we’re finally making good on that. It’s the perfect starting point, because many of the hoaxes and oddities we’ll explore later all trace their roots back here.A "gaff," in sideshow terminology, is a clever...
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143. Big Top Summer: The Walter L. Main Circus Crash
Memorial Day 1893 in Tyrone, PA, isn’t just a day of remembrance for armed service members who gave their lives. It is also a day that will forever be linked to the Walter L. Main Circus and the terrible accident that sent a train full of performers and animals hurling into the mountainside near...
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142. Big Top Summer: Carnie Grapplers
Before bright lights, TV deals, and packed arenas, wrestling found its footing in traveling carnivals. In this episode, we dive into the gritty, colorful world of carnival wrestling—where it all began. We’ll trace the early days of grapplers who took on all comers, highlight the men and women…
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141. Big Top Summer: Bearded Ladies
Step right up! In our first summer episode, we explore the curious history of bearded ladies — from sideshow sensations to real women who challenged beauty norms. Were they medical marvels, carnival curiosities, or trailblazers in their own right? We untangle the myths, the exploitation, and the...
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140. The Philadelphia Poison Ring
In this episode, we explore one of the most chilling and bizarre murder-for-hire plots in American history: the Philadelphia Poison Ring. During the Great Depression and into the early 1940s, a quiet rowhome neighborhood became the center of a deadly scheme led by Italian immigrant cousins Herman...
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BONUS: Stanley Cup Special Deux: The Continued Curse 🏆
In this hard-hitting hockey recap, we look back at the best and worst moments of last season, including the continuing saga of the President’s Trophy curse and the teams that just couldn’t survive the weight of being #1. We spotlight the elusive “phantom goalies,” those once-in-a-lifetime…
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139. April Fools and Mysteries
In this special April Fools Day episode, we dive into a collection of eerie and unexplained mysteries tied to April. We uncover the bizarre 1897 airship mystery—one of the strangest UFO-adjacent stories from the late 19th century—before setting sail into the legend of the Ourang Medan and the...
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138. Elfreth's Alley
Tucked away in the heart of Philadelphia, Elfreth’s Alley is more than just a picturesque historic landmark—it’s a street with nearly 300 years of stories, secrets, and spirits. In this episode, we’ll explore the history of America’s oldest continuously inhabited residential street, from its...
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137. The Murder of Mabel Betchel
In this week's episode, we delve into the tragic tale of Mabel Betchel's mysterious murder in Allentown, PA, and the ghostly presence of Thomas Betchel. Uncover the twisted history behind this unsolved case and explore the lingering specter said to roam what was once Thomas's prison cell. Is it...
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136. The Eutaw House
Nestled near the crossroads of history, the Eutaw House has stood as a silent witness to centuries of change. Once a bustling inn and tavern along a well-traveled stagecoach route, this historic landmark has hosted weary travelers, military figures, and perhaps even spirits from its storied past....
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135. Creatures of Winter
As winter tightens its icy grip, ancient legends tell of creatures that emerge with the snow and cold. In this episode, we explore chilling tales from Inuit and Algonquin folklore, uncovering the fearsome Snow Wasset—an elusive predator that burrows beneath the snow—and the mighty Pamola, a…
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134. The Dybbuk Box
Welcome to Season Six of Mission Spooky! Today, we’re diving into one of the most infamous objects in the paranormal world: the Dybbuk Box. You’ve probably heard the spine-chilling stories—a cursed wine cabinet haunted by a malevolent Jewish spirit, causing chaos, bad luck, and even death to…
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133. Death By Food
Food is essential to life, but what happens when it turns deadly? This episode explores the bizarre and macabre tales of individuals who met their untimely ends because of food. From factory workers tragically killed by industrial food production to mysterious and fatal meals, we delve into the...
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132: "The Book of Japanese Folklore" w/ author Thersa Matsuura
Join us for a lovely chat with Thersa Matsuura, author of The Book of Japanese Folklore. Known for her podcast Uncanny Japan and decades of exploring Japan's cultural myths and legends, Thersa shares insights into her favorite Yokai, her journey through Japanese folklore, and which Yokai she...
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131. Them Bones: You Can't Own Grandma's Skull
In this episode, we dive into the fascinating and legally complex world of human remains. From the strict laws preventing the keeping of bones to the eerie allure of necromancy, we explore its origins in ancient Greece. We tackle the bizarre case of the witch who stole bones from New Orleans'…
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130. Bones of Contention: Skeletons in the Museum Closet
Happy Indigenous People's Day! In this episode, we expose the unsettling truth about stolen Indigenous peoples' remains in some of the world’s most renowned museums, including the Smithsonian, the American Museum of Natural History, and the Illinois State Museum. We dive into the ethical and…
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129. Cannibalism: Don't Eat, Grandma.
In this episode, we discuss the disturbing and complex history of cannibalism. We explore the use of human body parts in corpse medicine—a practice once considered medicinal. We then dive into the legal questions surrounding the consumption of human flesh, examining the societal and cultural...
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128. Yokai Summer!: Five - Heads Will Roll
In this end of Summer episode, we dive deep into some of Japan's most notorious and unsettling Yokai. These spirits and supernatural beings evoke fear, fascination, and intrigue. Join us as we explore the legends surrounding these five chilling figures and more: 1. Oni: The fearsome Oni, Japan’s...
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127. Yokai Summer! : Four - Hungry Ghosts
In this special episode, released on the day of the Hungry Ghost Festival 2024, we delve into the haunting and fascinating world of Hungry Ghosts. These spirits, driven by insatiable desires and unfulfilled cravings, are a significant part of both folklore and religious teachings in East Asian...
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126. Yokai Summer! : Three - Priests, Wizards and Tsukumogami
In the third installment of our Yokai series, we explore various unique and captivating Yokai - priests, wizards, and inanimate objects. These supernatural beings, each with distinct characteristics and stories, offer a fascinating glimpse into the rich tapestry of Japanese folklore. Join us as…
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125: Yokai Summer! : Two - From the Animal World
In the second episode of our series, we delve into the enchanting and often mischievous world of animal-based Yokai. These supernatural beings, rooted in Japanese folklore, take the form of animals with magical abilities and intriguing personalities. Join us as we explore the lore and legends of...
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124. Yokai Summer!: One - From the Water
Welcome to our debut episode of Yokai Summer, where we dive into the fascinating world of Japanese folklore and explore the mysterious creatures known as Yokai. In this episode, we journey through the tales and lore of five intriguing, water-based Yokai: 1. Kappa: Learn about the water-dwelling...
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123. Love, The Witch Hunter and the Highwayman XOXO
We love our Pennsylvania Folk Heroes and today we talk about two of our favorites: Loop Hill Ike and Davey "Robber" Lewis. Loop Hill Ike was the name of an African American cryptid /witch hunter and paranormal "investigator" most likely based on the real person, Isaac Gaines (1837-1915). Davey...
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122. Mystical Potter County: Ghosts, Ghouls, and Cryptid Legends
Join us on this journey into the mysterious world of Potter County, Pennsylvania, where legends and lore come to life! In this episode, discover the cryptid Giwoggle, and meet The Potter Nondescript. We also uncover the chilling story of the Ghost of Amandon Baker and unravel the eerie legend of...
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BONUS: Stanley Cup Special
It's not a secret that Kiki and Cord are hockey fans. So it made sense to celebrate the Finals, now in full swing with some weird hockey nonsense, superstitions, and curses! Music provided by Psykotic Refuge with "Lunar Ice Cream Sandwich".
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121. The Tortured Toys Department
Are you tired of the divisiveness between generations? Looking for common ground with everyone from your grandparents to your nieces and nephews? Well, look no further than corporate America, not caring about kids! In this episode, the gang breaks down THE most dangerous toys for every generation...
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120. "The Lonely House w/ Author and Paranormal Investigator Michelle Belanger
Author and paranormal investigator Michelle Belanger joins us again this time to discuss her new book "The Lonely House". Part horror story and part choose-your-own-adventure, The Lonely House is a playable work of fiction. We also discuss how tabletop games changed during COVID, the positive…
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BONUS BITE: Valentine's Day True Crime: The Cherry Hill Murder
We're bringing you something extra to celebrate true love ... er ... true crime. What happens when a girl of privilege, runs off to marry the man of her dreams? What happens when that dream man wears out his usefulness? Why, a love triangle and murder is what happens! * Get 25% Off your purchase…
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119: Messages In My Food and the Toynbee Tiles
In this episode, we dive headfirst into some of Pennsylvania’s weirdest and most cryptic phenomena, starting with the infamous Toynbee Tiles, strange linoleum messages that began appearing in city streets in the 1980s. From there, we turn our attention to a more recent—and equally…
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118: Haunted Stadiums
In honor of Sportsball, we're talking haunted stadiums and one hotel some NBA stars refuse to sleep in: *Memorial Stadium, Indiana University *Nationwide Arena, Columbus, Ohio *The Curse of Talladega *Skirvin Hilton, near Chesapeake Energy Arena, OKC *The Cursed Miami Dolphins (our condolences…
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117. 12 Days of Weirdmas Part 2
Happy New Year! *We've got PA news with The Era of Taylor Swift, The Utz Plant Machete Incident, and the Old Man Killed His Wife Over the Vet Bill. *The Days of Weirdmas are: 7: Dead Geese in Lawrence County 8: Maids Swill Milking 9: Extensive Beer Can Collection 10: The Haines Shoe House 11:...
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116. 12 Days of Weirdmas Part 1
We have a special two-part episode to celebrate Yule and the end of 2023! In Part 1, Kiki and Kayla discuss 12 Quick and Quirky Facts about the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, followed by 1 through 6 of 12 Days of Weirdmas: Pennsylvania Edition.*Days of Weirdmas: 1: Missing Ornithologist 2: Dead...
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114. Haunted Roadways Volume 2
We're on another road trip this episode with stops off in West Virginia, New Jersey, and Connecticut. * Get 25% Off your purchase of Magic Mind with Code: MISSIONSPOOKY * Get 25% Off your purchase at Deck and Dice Games Code: MISSIONSPOOKY23 *Our featured music is from Hex Automata with the song…
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BONUS BITE: Patreon Release: JC Gets Schooled
As we prepare for the coming Yuletide, we've decided to give our listeners an early gift by releasing an older Patreon Episode in which Cord and Kiki gave JC a surprise quiz on episode content!
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113: Funeral Home Follies and Fortune Telling Troubles
In this Special Halloween extra episode, we cover some current events related to a Colorado Funeral Home and the insane law against fortune telling in Pennsylvania that has led to some unneeded drama for a small business owner in Hanover, PA. * Our featured music is from Jhariah with " Bad Luck".…
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112. Staircases and Ghosts: They're Up to Something
In an extra episode just for Spooky Season, we take on the connection between the paranormal and staircases. We cover some of the most famous photographs of ghosts on staircases, a few weird staircase myths and romantic legends, and the famous "stairs to nowhere" in the Winchester House. To round...
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111. Corpse Roads
A corpse road, prevalent in the United Kingdom's history, refers to ancient routes used for carrying the deceased to burial grounds, ensuring safe passage for mourners. In this episode, we'll get into the history of Corpse Roads in the UK, their counterparts here in the States, The Right to Roam...
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Bonus Bite : Movie Set Mayhem
In this special Friday the 13th episode we bring you some cursed films and a list of devastating deaths that have occurred on movie sets. Do we need stunt folks to continue these sacrifices? Do we require real guns on film sets? Are helicopters to blame for the most deaths in film and TV? We...
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110: Haunted Churches / Quick Film Review
*Welcome to Spooky Season 2023 and our special guest co-host for the entire season, The Mushroom Maiden, Kayla!* *In this episode we take on Haunted Churches in New Orleans, and Pittsburgh, PA. We also discuss the Church Grim throughout history and cultures. * Our extended show features 3 film...
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109: An Interview with Author of Malfus: Necromancer Unchained, Casey Sutton
We had the pleasure of sitting down with new author, Casey Sutton to discuss his Grimdark book, "Malfus: Necromancer Unchained". We learned about Casey's inspiration for his writing style, the near-death experience that was the catalyst to continue his writing, and some of his interests outside...
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108. Haunting the White House: Dead Presidents
It's a Special Back to School Episode with our guest, history teacher, Ben Headlee! Today, we cover all the folks who passed away inside the White House and the ghosts that reportedly hang out there. Cord tells the story of a ghost train connected to one of our most famous Presidents. * Our...
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107. Lake Erie : Cryptids, Ships and Legends
In this episode, we visit the Great Lake of Erie. Join us as we discuss the future of the Erie Quadrangle, the cryptid known as Bessie, a haunted lighthouse, and a ton of shipwrecks! *Our featured music is from Stella Prince with "Two Face". *Our promo this week is for Serial Napper.
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Investigation Techniques: Every Frog Has His Day
Today we discuss frogs and toads and the crazy sounds these critters make. Do you know what to be aware of when the Spring Peeper stops peeping? Do you know some frogs sound like farm animals? Have you ever heard a Bull Frog SCREAM? Well, you're in for a treat today if you answered "no" to any of...
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106. Haunted Shores Volume 2
We revisited the shores of the North Eastern US, looking for more spooky tales and legends. Join us as we unravel the murder mystery of a Maine lighthouse, delve into the tragedy of a cruise liner in Asbury Park, NJ, and discover a possible storm elemental in North Carolina. *Our featured music…
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105. Haunted Campgrounds and Parks
In this episode we are joined by our good friend Logan Vo from Godzilla: Destroy All Podcasts and Lost Legends: Tales of Thurne to discuss some stories connected to National and State Parks - places where camping is available. Logan tells us a few spooky stories from his neck of the woods in…
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104. Haunted River and Stream
Today, we take you on a tour of just a few rivers and streams said to hold ghostly ships, fallen passengers, and cursed land! Join us as we travel the Hudson River, The Brandywine River and ... somewhere in Alabama? JC didn't follow the instructions for this one ... Our featured music is from Get...
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102. Haunted Hikes of the Berkshires
Today we’re focusing on haunted hikes and trails of the Berkshires of Massachusettes! We have compiled a list of what we think are the most compelling and historically significant locations, which can be easily visited on a long weekend tour. Listen as we get into eight of the best paranormal and...
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101. Haunted Lakes of Pennsylvania Vol. 1
We dive ... into some of the legends and lore surrounding a handful of the "most haunted" lakes in Pennsylvania and a bonus creepy water feature in NY. Our featured music is from Hallowed Hearts with their song "Ruin"
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100. An Interview with Director/Writer George Popov
We were delighted to have writer-director George Popov join us for our 100th episode! George is known for the critically acclaimed Indie horror film Hex (2017), The Droving (2020), and the atmospheric docuseries that captured our attention: SIDEWORLD. George talks with Kiki, Cord, and JC about…
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99. The Snallygaster with Ben Headlee
Today, we take on the infamous Crytpid, The Snallygaster with our special guest and DM of Kord v. Crytpid, Ben! The Snallygaster is a legendary cryptid that is said to inhabit the rural areas of Maryland, in the United States. The creature is described as a dragon-like beast with a long pointed...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
At Mission Spooky, we dive deep into the eerie, the unexplained, and the historically strange. Our podcast blends folklore, paranormal encounters, and chilling history with a dash of humor and a cup of curiosity. We explore the supernatural through a thoughtful, researched lens, bringing our listeners strange but true tales, forgotten history, and cultural oddities. 👻 Mission Spooky is here to entertain, educate, and creep you out—one episode at a time.
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Cord, Kayla and Kiki
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