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Peculiar Pairings Podcast
by Matt Ditter and Celine Williams
We're a premier pod peddling pertinent and peculiar pairings. Each week Celine brings us a story and Matt brings us a food and drink pairing with little to no knowledge about the topic. With these pairings we share stories of crime, odds happenings, hauntings and other things that are just downright strange.
Episodes
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Episode 136 The Russian Witch
She is feared across many, and is known to be a trickster. Her name strikes fear into those who hear it. There's a reason why they gave the name to John Wick. Baba Yaga. This week we are diving into the story that is Baba Yaga. Where she originates. Who she is and everything in between from her...
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Episode 135 Conspiracy of the Triple Crown
There have been two times is all of Kentucky Derby History where a horse has lost their title after the race. The first being in 1968 with Legendary Race Horse Dancer's Image. Join us as we go through the back and forth of this majestic horse losing the title, regaining it, only to lose it once...
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Episode 134 Adorned in Leather
Legend has it, there once was a man who would walk the same route spanning 365 miles and 34 days. Covered head to toe in leather he would walk this route, like clock work. And to this day no one knows why he did it.... This week we are talking about the legendary Connecticut Leather man, who…
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Episode 133 Borden Axe House
We all know the rhyme, Lizzie Borden took an axe and gave her mother 40 whacks. When she saw what she had done, she gave her father 41... This week we are diving into the story of Lizzie Borden and the famous murder of her Father, Andrew, and her step-mother, Abby. We talk about the theories of…
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Episode 132 Alex Murdaugh Part Two
We are returning with the second part of our Alex Murdaugh Story. This week we are diving deeper into the aftermaths of the deaths of Paul and Maggie, as well as the charges brought against Alex Murdaugh. We also talk about the recent developments that have been made with Alex's case. Our food…
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Episode 131 Alex Murdaugh Part One
This week we are doing a two part episode covering the Alex Murdaugh murders. Starting with the events leading up to the double homicide. Join us as we dive into the mysterious deaths surrounding the family leading up to the deaths of Paul and Maggie Murdaugh. As well as some of the downfall of…
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Episode 130 Death of the People's Princess
It's been nearly 30 years and we still find ourselves questioning what exactly happened in the car crash that killed Diana, Princess of Wales and Dodi Fayed. Was it a planned crash? Was it truly an accident? Join us as we talk about Diana's life and the events leading up to her death as well as…
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Episode 129 Pandemic Cruise ship
This week we cover the ever alluring MV Hondius, the cruise ship that has recently had an outbreak of Hantavirus while traveling around the southern tip of South America. As of early April, 2026 the cruise ship was carrying 150 passengers who could have potentially been exposed to this deadly...
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Episode 128 Barrel Aged
This week we are switching things up with an episode covered by Matt and a pairing by Celine. Matt divulges us with the fascinating History of Whiskey. We begin with the Aqua Vitae created the by the monks that later becomes the multibillion dollar industry that we know it is today. Our food...
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Episode 127 Vanished in Alaska
We all have heard of the Bermuda Triangle, but have you heard of the Alaska Triangle? An area of Alaska stretching from Juneau to Anchorage up to Barrow (Utqiagvik). This area covers 300-400 thousand square miles with over 20,000 people having gone missing in the area since 1972. All seemingly...
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Episode 126 They Grey Ghost
The Queen Mary is a legendary ship, known for her passenger voyages, service during WWII and the many hauntings on her decks. This ship has an extensive history from her maiden voyage in 1936 to being docked in Long Beach, California in 1967 where she now sits today. Join us as we talk about all…
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Episode 125 Unsolved for Years... The Stanford Murders
In 1973 the ideallic campus of Standford University would go through some dark times, beginning with the disapperance and murder of Leslie Perlov. By October 1974, four people with ties to Stanford had been murdered, Leslie Perlov, David Levine, Janet Taylor and Arlis Perry. After months of...
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Episode 124 A Giant Loophole
Is there truly a place where one could commit a crime and not get in trouble for it? Does such a place really exist? Join us as we talk about exactly this with the Zone of Death, located in the Idaho section of Yellowstone National Park. We dive into the mysteries of this theory, first discovered...
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Episode 123 One Small Step or a Giant Lie?
We went to the moon in 1969, not 1970... or did we? This weeks episode we are covering the topic of the Moon Landing Hoax and what leads people to believe it was all faked and filmed on a sound stage in Hollywood. Join us with a powdered donut and a glass of milk with vodka and triple sec. A…
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Episode 122 Don't Tax My Whiskey
This week we dive into the history of the Pennsylvania Whiskey Rebellion. Beginning in the 1790's as the United States was in the early days as a country and looking to get out of debt from the Revolutionary war. Alexander Hamilton and other members of congress passed a tax on whiskey and other...
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Episode 121 Haunted Toy of My Dreams
This week we are covering one of the most prolific and most known haunted dolls in the world, Robert the Doll. Robert was once the beloved toy of Robert Eugene (Gene) Otto. Either given to him from his grandfather as a birthday gift, or gifted to him by a former house servant, with more nefarious...
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Episode 120 The Smiley Face Killings: Part Two
This week are continuing from last week's part one. William Hurley, Patrick McNeil, Brian Welzien, Todd Geib, Lucas Homan, Tommy Booth and Dakota James all have one thing in common. Each of them went missing after going out one night, to later be discovered deceased in a body of water. All later...
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Episode 119 The Smiley Face Killings: Part One
William Hurley, Patrick McNeil, Brian Welzien, Todd Geib, Lucas Homan, Tommy Booth and Dakota James all have one thing in common. Each of them went missing after going out one night, to later be discovered deceased in a body of water. All later being tied to the Smily Face Killers. Join us as we...
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Episode 118 William Hurley
What exactly happened on the night that William Hurley went missing? Join us as we dive deeper into the these questions and more as we discuss the very interesting and confusing case of William Hurley. Will first went missing on October 8th, 2009 after abruptly leaving a Bruins game with friends....
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Episode 117 Desert Death Worms
What lives in the Gobit desert and has every intention of trying to kill you? If the mongolian death worm came to mind you would be correct. Join us this week and we dive into the mystery that is the Mongolian Death Worm, a more unusual cryptid. Podcast Ad: Cold Tapes --- FOLLOW US --- Instagram:...
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Episode 116 Area 51: Aliens or not?
This week we are diving into the mysteries that surround Area 51. Is it truly just a training area as the Government claims or is it something so much more? Join us with some sushi and whiskey as we dive into our story of it. Podcast Ad: Tales, Trails and Taverns --- FOLLOW US --- Instagram:...
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Episode 115 Louvre Heist
Join us as we discuss the new and exciting heist at the Louvre Museum. We discuss what we know as of October 29, 2025. Grab a baugette and your favorite glass of wine while we talk about what was done to break into the museum and steal priceless pieces of history along with what we know about…
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Episode 114 Sky Meats
It's raining meats? In Olympia Springs, Kentucky on the Crouch Farm it rained bits of meat for several minutes impacting an area of about 2 acres in 1876. Join us as we talk about the mysterious sky meat and where it may have come from. Our drink this week is the Bull Shot (2 oz of Vodka, 4 of…
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Episode 113 The Ghosts of Bodie
What makes a ghost town a ghost town, and are they really haunted? In the case of Bodie, CA, absolutely! Join us as we dive into the ghost of Bodie, CA and the history of how it all came to be the shell of what it once was. Our food and drink pairing this week is whiskey and apple pie. Podcast…
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Episode 112 Missing: Brandon Swanson
In 2008 in Marshall, Minnesota Brandon Swanson, celebrating the end of the school year would disappear never to be seen again. Join us as we dive deeper into his disappearance, the search for Brandon and some theories as to what may have happened to him. Our food and drink pairing this week is...
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Episode 111 Creature in the Night
This week we are diving into the mystery of the Dover Demon. The original sightings beginning on April 21st of 1977, only to never be seen again. Unlike most Cryptids the Dover demon was seen once never to be seen again... Was it merely a lost exotic pet, aliens or something else? Join us as we...
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Episode 110 Where is the Glitter?
Have you heard of the Glitter shortage of 2018 and the company Glitterex? Where is all of the glitter going? Join us as we dive into this topic this week and discuss the Glitter Conspiracy. We dive into the various uses of glitter, how it came to be and what might have happend with all of that...
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Episode 109 Comet Safety
How exactly does one prepare itself for an incoming comet? Do you hide in a place with no windows to protect yourself from unseen killers? Do you use a special helmet? Do you party like it's 1999? During this weeks episode we cover that and how the return of Halley's Comet in 1910 caused mass...
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Episode 108 Deeply Haunted
We all know about haunted dolls, so this week we are talking about one of the most famous haunted dolls, Annabelle. Joining us for this episode is Natasha from Criptids, Creeps and Conspiracy! Food pairing for this episode ramen with a coffee based cocktail. Podcast Ad: Criptids, Creeps and...
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107 Missing Without a Trace
This week we are doing a listener recommended episode covering the mysterious disappearance of the Springfield Three. In June of 1992, Sherrill Levitt, Suzanne Streeter and Stacy McCall all disappear without a trace. Seemingly vanishing into thin air. Since they all went missing it has baffeled…
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Episode 106 Fire Breathing Beasts: Dragons Part Two
We are back with our Part Two of Dragons! If you have not listened to part one you will want to do so before listening to this week's episode. We are diving back into the history, folklore, tales and stories surrounding Dragons and how they have influenced our culture for the past several…
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Episode 105 Fire Breathing Beasts: Dragons Part One
Join us this week as we dive into the mystery and folklore that is Dragons. We discuss how dragons have existed in history through thousands of years in various ways across the globe. Our food and drink pairing this week are roasted almonds and the dragons blood cocktail. --- FOLLOW US ---...
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Episode 104 The Titanic: Part 2
We are back with part two of our Titanic Story covering the conspiracies surrounding the ship. Join us as we talk about the various theories as to why the ship could have sank or things they could have done to not sink the ship. If you're feeling the spirit of this voyage, we suggest watching the...
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Episode 103 The Titanic: Part 1
Can an unsinkable ship sink? Dive into this weeks episode as we talk about the history of the titanic and all things leading up to her sinking on her maiden voyage. In Part two we will further discuss the conspiracies surrounding her sinking. If you're feeling the spirit of this voyage, we…
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Episode 102 The Fight for Pants: Mary's Story
This week we are talking about the one and only Mary Edwards Walker and her fight against the patriarchy in becoming the first female sergoen and for the right to wear pants! Join us as we talk about the history she made both on and off the battle field. Our pairing this week is a bloody Mary and…
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Episode 101 Haunted Moons
This week we are diving into the hauntings of the Crescent hotel, one of the most haunted places in America. Joins us with some croissants and blue moon beer while we tell the story of the hotels rich history and how the hauntings have come to be. Also one of the few places with a ghost cat!...
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100th Episode SPECIAL!!
This week we are bringing something special and different for our episode. We are talking about our own personal paranormal experiences with special guest host Elvira Jensen! We dive into several stories between the three of us while we enjoy some variation of what we would have for a last meal....
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Episode 99 Selling Bodies
Did you know that in Colorado you didn't have to have a license to be a mortician and run a funeral home? Thankfully times have changed and that is no longer the case, thanks to the Sunset Mesa Funeral home. Join us while we dive deeper into their hideous crimes against grieving families.…
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Episode 98 Ancient Giants
The week we dive into the topic that it ancient giants and the myths that surround them. Join us as we talk about the history behind these stories and whether or not we believe this tale has more to it. Join us will a tall beer and some cheesy bread and pizza for this weeks food and drink…
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Episode 97 Milk Carton Kid
It's 5 PM do you know where your kids are? This week we are taking it back to the 80's with the dissapearance of Johnny Gosch, one of the first Milk Carton kids. We take a look at his disappearance and the various conspiracies surrounding it. Our food and drink pairing this week is relating back…
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Episode 96 Clairvoyant, Suffragette and First Female Presidential Candidate
What does a clairvoyant, a suffragetter and the first female presidential candidate have in common? They all involve Victoria Woodhull. This week we are diving into her background and history and all of the barriers that she had broken during her time. Join us with some double barrel aged bourbon...
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Episode 95 America's Most Haunted Prison
This week we dive into the history and the hauntings of Eastern State Penitentiary. We cover the rich history surrounding the prison and how their system has shapend the systems of prisons all over the world. After we cover the history we talk about the hauntings that occur there. Our food and...
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Episode 94 Monster of Florence
This week we are diving into the case that is the Monster of Florence. A still unsolved case where lover's lane couples met their untimely demise. A case that was mishandled and has to this day led to it not being solved. Our food and drink pairing was an espresso martini and monster cookies....
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Episode 93 Ghost Pants in the Night
This week we are traveling to Fresno, California to talk about the famous and fun Frenso Nightcrawlers cryptid! Join us while we talk about their orgins, what they look like and wether or not it's all a hoax. Our food and drink pairing is dirt and worms with a sex on the beach. Podcast Ad 1…
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Episode 92 Eagles are Real, Pigeons Are Not
Birds aren't real. This week we are diving into the conspiracy theory behind "Birds Aren't Real". Join us as we dive into the abusridty that is this conspiracy and how we can fight absurd with the absurd. Our drink is the black gull, a mix of rum, coffee liquor and pineapple soda. Along with...
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Episode 91 Riots in the Streets
What parts of civial war history are unfamiliar to you? For us it was the New York City Draft Riots, which is why we are covering it this week. Join us with a New York style slice of pizza and a draft beer while we cover the history leading up to why the people of New York rioted during the civil...
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Episode 90 America's Most Haunted: The Myrtles Plantation
This week we cover one of American's most haunted locations, the Myrtles Plantation. This historic haunting is covered with tragedy and rich legend dating back to the late 1700's. Join us as we talk about all of the ghosts that live within the walls of this home and all of the stories surrounding...
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Episode 89 Polly Bartlett
Have you heard the tale of Polly Barlett and her special steaks? This week we are telling the story of Polly Barlett, Wyomings first serial killer. The Murderess of Slaughterhouse Gluch was known for giving minors and people of the fringes of society food, boarding and a little bit more. Join us…
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Episode 88 Don't Look in the Trees
The Appalachian Trail is shrouded in mystery... from rumors of feral cannibals, humanoid type people, to something in the trees. There's all kinds of superstitions and stories in the smoky hills. This week Celine tells Matt about the history, the people and the rumors surrounding the area. In…
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Episode 87 Paul is Dead
The Walrus was Paul? Any fan of the Beatles has hear the theory surrounding Sir Paul McCartney and his supposed death in 1966. This week we dive into the theory and discuss it's history and it's plausability. Enjoy a UV sports drink (UV Vodka and a sports drink of your choice) along with some…
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We're a premier pod peddling pertinent and peculiar pairings. Each week Celine brings us a story and Matt brings us a food and drink pairing with little to no knowledge about the topic. With these pairings we share stories of crime, odds happenings, hauntings and other things that are just downright strange.
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We're a premier pod peddling pertinent and peculiar pairings. Each week Celine brings us a story and Matt brings us a food and drink pairing with little to no knowledge about the topic. With these pairings we share stories of crime, odds happenings, hauntings and other things that are just...
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