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Odd Tonic
by Jennifer Page & Maxwell Holechek
Retreat to the parlour with Maxwell and Jennifer! There, be enthralled by spooky and fantastic tales of weird history, strange science, and the paranormal. Drawn from their curated collection and choice listener submissions, your Ambassadors of Odd craft an enchanting, weekly podcast experience to delight the mind and stir the senses. They've been expecting you. Have a seat by the fire. Welcome to Odd Tonic.
Episodes
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12 Days of Christmas Ghost Stories - Day 12
It's the final day of the 12 Days of Christmas Ghost Stories! We've saved the most chilling tale for last, the story of the infamous Bell Witch. Huddle close to the firelight, it's going to get spooky. www.oddtonicsociety.com 12 Days of Christmas Ghost Stories - Day 12 Sources: Real Ghosts,...
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12 Days of Christmas Ghost Stories - Day 9
It's Day 9 of Odd Tonic's 12 Days of Christmas Ghost Stories! Tonight, we'll go to work with a contractor and an RN, whose hourly pay will have no chance of compensating them for what will be a very weird workshift... www.oddtonicsociety.com 12 Days of Christmas Ghost Stories - Day 9 Sources…
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Hidden Curses, Corpses, and Cash
What secrets lie inside the walls and floors of your home? From ancient times to our contemporary era, humans have sought to bring good fortune and ward off evil by performing a bizarre ritual; That of concealing strange and sometimes gruesome objects inside buildings and important structures.…
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The Secret Life of Plants
Are the five senses the only way to interpret reality? Leading polygraph expert Cleve Backster made an accidental discovery in 1966 that turned the world upside-down. Plants may not share our human senses, but they possess an perception that will change the way you view them forever....
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Parlour Stories: Past Lives Edition
Jennifer and Maxwell reach into the metaphysical mailbag to explore true tales of reincarnation, astral projection, and contact with passed loved ones. Learn of a precious visit made possible by a stray pup, the dangers of calling on a witch's house without an invitation or body, and what busy...
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Special Halloween Message
Happy Halloween, dear guest! Thank you for coming to our door. Is your pillowcase open and ready? Good. We have a treat for you...
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Deluxe Halloween Special
In this suped-up, super-deluxe, hour-plus Halloween special, Jennifer and Maxwell select their very favorite ghost stories to share with you by candlelight. Tour a haunted mansion with a gruesome past that refuses to die. Meet the restless inhabitants of a mausoleum in the darkness of winter. And...
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Black Eyed Children
Lock the doors. Turn down the lights. Tonight we explore terrifying encounters with Black Eyed Children. Who or what are they? What do they want? Maybe you want to dismiss this as just another urban legend. But whatever you believe, don't answer when they come knocking. www.oddtonicsociety.com...
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Parlour Stories: Ghost Clown Edition
As we creep ever closer to Halloween, what a perfect time to share true tales of the Unexplained sent in by the Odd Tonic community. These real accounts of haunted houses, ghostly work conditions, and even a spectral clown are waiting to terrorize you. www.oddtonicsociety.com Parlour Stories…
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Phone Calls from the Dead
For two years, parapsychologists D. Scott Rogo and Raymond Bayless investigated intriguing and terrifying cases of people being contacted by the dead ...via the telephone. Hear rare stories from their out-of-print book and judge for yourself if you will hesitate next time your phone rings....
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Mad Science and the Dark Side of the Moon
Modern science can be just as "mad" as in the movies: Artificial memories in clones, spider robots with human brains, and Oops, I Just Played God! This week, Odd Tonic has the scoop on the latest, greatest, and most terrifying science news. Put on your safety goggles and see what develops!...
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Missing 411: Unexplained Disappearances
David Paulides is a former police detective turned author, dedicated to documenting the mysterious disappearances of people in US national parks, and beyond. You may wish to dismiss these vanishings as cases of 'just getting lost in the woods', but after hearing the chilling details from his book...
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Parlour Stories: Haunted Playground Edition
It's time for more thrilling true tales of the paranormal, sent in by odd listeners just like you! Explore an abandoned mine with a haunting past; tour a Civil War battleground that never ceased fire, and take a trip to scenic Port Gamble, Washington, where the tourist attractions are dying to…
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The Mystery of the Eilean Mòr Lighthouse Mystery
Jennifer and Maxwell navigate the treacherous waters of the Eilean Mòr Lighthouse disappearances. In 1900, three lighthouse keepers vanished with out a trace, leaving behind a mystery awash with Scottish legend, folklore, alien abduction, cryptids, and even murder. What will you believe?...
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NDEs, Radioactive Spirits, and a Flaming Bear
Join Jennifer and Maxwell as they venture into the hereafter and other realms of mystery: monkey hybrid science, radioactive drinks, accident-prone bears, and why we tend to crave crazy requests while on an airplane! All this and more weird news you don't want to miss! NDEs, Radioactive Spirits,...
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Sleep Paralysis, The Hag, and The Hat Man
Jennifer and Maxwell explore the many terrifying aspects of sleep paralysis. From cultural beliefs that are hundreds of years old, to curses, vengeful thought forms, and astral projection– there's more to this phenomena than a tidy medical explanation. Tuck yourself in, keep the nightlight on…
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Parlour Stories: Monster in the Ether Edition
Once again, Jennifer and Maxwell reach into the Odd Tonic mailbag, this time to share true, amazing tales of astral projection and the terrifying phenomena of sleep paralysis! And, incredibly, every exhilarating story comes from one *single* listener's incredibly spooky life! So grab your teacup,...
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Spontaneous Human Combustion!
Spontaneous human combustion. The invention of an overactive imagination? Or a very real and definitive way to avoid your ex?Jennifer and Maxwell don their oven mitts as they explore terrifying stories of SHC. Sifting through the embers, they find not only classic cases of these events but also...
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UFOs, Ghost Babies, and an Army of Kyles
Jennifer and Maxwell do an interstellar fly-by of all the weird events that are abducting the headlines. UFO commemorations, mirror dimension testing, and ghostly wedding arrangements are just a few of the quirky topics for discussion. 4 out of 5 Kyles agree – this is an episode not to miss!…
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Behind the Scenes Special!
Odd Tonic diverts from its regular format so Jennifer and Maxwell can discuss some behind-the-scenes details and eagerly share an exciting announcement! (Hint: It rhymes with "YouTube.") Plus, Jennifer reveals a few personal ghost stories from her past, which include some literal unmentionables....
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Parlour Stories: Haunted Birthday Edition
Jennifer and Maxwell dip into their mysterious mailbag and share more true, paranormal stories from listeners! Tales include a scenic route into the strange, a ghost that can't get into the partying spirit, and a ghastly family inheritance you do not want! Parlour Stories: Haunted Birthday…
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Avast, ye Mermaids!
Jennifer and Maxwell take a deep dive into mermaid myth, history, and recorded sightings, plus also investigate why mermaids have such a grisly reputation… sharing tales of those who, unknowingly, waded into their dark waters. Your Ambassadors of Odd will lure you in and make you question...
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Witches, Bats, & Ghostly Lovers
Join Jennifer and Maxwell as they boldly discuss the perils of taking a paranormal lover, how to get witchy help or *rabies* from browsing the internet, and many other stories ripped from the headlines of weird news! Stay to the end to hear THE MOST TERRIFYING STORY, EVER! Ghostly Lovers and…
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OMG ESP WTF
Jennifer and Maxwell explore the perplexing powers of consciousness as they tap into Russell Targ's "The Realities of ESP." Prepare yourself for the compelling, declassified evidence of 23 years of government-backed psychic experiments with startling outcomes. Lasers included! OMG ESP WTF…
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Parlour Stories: Imaginary Friend Edition
Maxwell and Jennifer exorcise the Odd Tonic mailbag and share more gripping ghost stories from listeners! Discover a guest who overstayed his welcome, an imaginary friend with a fiery disposition, and puckish phantom with one more ace to play! Have a seat in the parlour and listen... if you dare!...
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Superstitions, Scrying, and Sleepovers
Come sleepover in the parlour, where Maxwell and Jennifer stay up far too late discussing superstitions. Then join as they light a candle, enter a darkened bathroom, and peer into the dark and mysterious history of mirrors. Dare to see what peers back.. Superstitions, Scrying, and Sleepovers...
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Goblins, Ghosts, and Gators
Join Jennifer and Maxwell as they investigate the goblin troubles of Zimbabwe, the malevolent mischief of the latest cursed painting, and other odd stories ripped from the headlines! Goblins, Ghosts, and Gators Sources: Goblins!...
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Time Slips and Multidimensional Mayhem Pt.2
Did this already happen? Jennifer and Maxwell explore extraordinary, mind-altering encounters with parallel dimensions and glitches in reality! Part 2 in our exploration of time slips and temporal turmoil, you may start to question everything! Time Slips and Multidimensional Mayhem Pt.2 Sources:...
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Parlour Stories: Bathroom Séance Edition
Maxwell and Jennifer enthusiastically reach back into the mystical mailbag to share heart-pounding stories of life-threatening ghosts, rebellious spirits, and disembodied voices! Have a seat in the candlelight and enjoy your eerie visit. Parlour Stories: Bathroom Séance Edition Sources Thank you…
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Time Slips and Multidimensional Mayhem Pt. 1
Don't take reality for granted! This week, Jennifer and Maxwell explore bizarre, mind-bending encounters with alternate dimensions and glitches in space/time! Maybe there's something more to Déjà vu! Maybe there's something more to Déjà vu! Time Slips and Multidimensional Mayhem Pt.1 Sources…
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The Baffling Bridge of Dog Doom
Curses, ghosts, fairies, witches, and minks! Could one of these be the reason why countless canines are leaping to their death off Scotland's Overtoun Bridge? Join Maxwell and Jennifer as they pursue this perplexing pooch problem. The Baffling Bridge of Dog Doom Show Notes: Overtoun Bridge, photo...
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Delusions, Madness, and Mania
Meowing nuns, deadly dancing, and a fever for flowers! Get swept away with Jennifer and Max as they explore maniacal moments from history, when entire populaces were abruptly compelled into incredibly strange behaviors! Delusions, Madness, and Mania Show Notes: Tanzania Laughing Epidemic Sources:...
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Parlour Stories: Ghostly Laundry Edition
Maxwell and Jennifer sift through the metaphysical mailbag and share spine-tingling stories of shadow people, Ouija boards, and a stalking helium balloon! Take a cozy seat in the firelight and enjoy your eerie visit. Parlour Stories: Ghostly Laundry Edition Sources Thank you to all the fine…
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Psychokinetic, Love-struck Furniture
Maxwell and Jennifer don their lab coats for a bizarre tale of strange science! Travel back to 1972 to meet the Owen Group and their famous "Philip Experiment," in which they sought to conjure a ghost and got more than they bargained for! Psychokinetic, Love-struck Furniture Sources New Horizons/...
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Obviously Cursed Objects
This episode is cursed! Not really. But the subject matter is. Visit Jennifer and Maxwell in the parlour as they weave various tales of cursed objects in the candlelight. Ominous runestones, vengeful paintings, sinister jewelry, and more await you! Keep the salt and sage handy. Obviously Cursed...
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Unearthly Tea Time and the Watseka Wonder
America's First Documented Spirit Possession! Join Jennifer and Maxwell as they explore the strange and haunting tale of two Watseka, IL girls from the mid-1800s, both with mysterious, paranormal afflictions. Although they never met, their lives are forever entwined! Unearthly Tea Time and the...
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Parlour Stories: Angel of Death Edition
Spooky Stories From Our Guests! Jennifer and Maxwell narrate real-life tales of the unexplained and the supernatural, sent in by our dear listeners! Grab a cup of tea and be thrilled by inexplicable, ghostly, and chilling stories that will leave you with goosebumps! Haunted Underwear and the…
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Bear Wrestling, Hydrogen, and Man Who Would Be Emperor
Odd Tonic's Premiere Episode! Join Maxwell and Jennifer as they explore the bizarre and astonishing lives of some of the world's most noted eccentrics, including the man who proclaimed himself Emperor of the United States! Celebrate all that is quirky and unique, and hear the call to rally your...
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Submit Your Personal Tale of the UNKNOWN!
Disembodied feet ascending basement steps. Hairy hands shaking your camping tent. Strange lights in the sky. Nearly everyone has had an experience that defies explanation... and we want to hear yours! Tell us about the time when the Strange, Befuddling, or Spooky got up close and personal. You…
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Introducing: Odd Tonic!
Retreat to the parlour with Maxwell and Jennifer! There, be enthralled by strange and fantastic tales of spooky phenomena, eccentric history, and weird science. Drawn from their curated collection and choice listener submissions, your Ambassadors of Odd craft an enchanting, weekly podcast...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Retreat to the parlour with Maxwell and Jennifer! There, be enthralled by spooky and fantastic tales of weird history, strange science, and the paranormal. Drawn from their curated collection and choice listener submissions, your Ambassadors of Odd craft an enchanting, weekly podcast experience to delight the mind and stir the senses. They've been expecting you. Have a seat by the fire. Welcome to Odd Tonic.
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Jennifer Page & Maxwell Holechek
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Retreat to the parlour with Maxwell and Jennifer! There, be enthralled by spooky and fantastic tales of weird history, strange science, and the paranormal. Drawn from their curated collection and choice listener submissions, your Ambassadors of Odd craft an enchanting, weekly podcast experience to...
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