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Something Wicked
by Lori Potter
Something Wicked isn’t your average spooky podcast. Every other week, hosts Lori and Tori dig into the darker corners of the world—true crime, haunted history, original scary stories written by Lori herself, and all things paranormal. With an unapologetically adult sense of humor and a no-sugar-coating approach, we deep dive into our subjects while keeping it real, raw, and wickedly entertaining. If you’re looking for a podcast that blends eerie tales with sharp wit, chilling history with laughter, and a touch of the macabre with a whole lot of personality—welcome to Something Wicked.
Episodes
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Episode 81: History, You've Got Some Explaining To Do
History is full of strange traditions, bizarre beliefs, and people making some truly spectacular decisions. In this episode of Something Wicked, we're diving into the wonderfully unhinged side of the past, from medieval animal trials and Victorian safety coffins to ghost photography, dead kittens...
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Episode 80: Coffin Torpedoes
Grave robbing was such a problem in the 19th century that locks, guards, and iron cages weren't always enough - so some people decided to fight back... with explosives. In this short and delightfully morbid episode, we're diving into the bizarre history of coffin torpedoes, resurrection men, and...
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Episode 79, The Screaming Skulls of England
What happens when a human skull decides it lives with you now? This week, we travel through England’s bizarre folklore of “screaming skulls”—human remains said to bring storms, strange noises, bad luck, and outright chaos whenever someone tries to remove them from the homes they’ve claimed as…
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Episode 78, Comrade Kool Aid, Jim Jones and the People's Temple Part 3
In the final chapter of Comrade Kool-Aid, we enter Jonestown itself, where Jim Jones’ promised socialist paradise has become a nightmare of isolation, surveillance, fear, and control. We follow daily life inside the commune, Congressman Leo Ryan’s fateful visit, the attack at the Port Kaituma...
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Episode 77: Comrade Kool Aid, Jim Jones and the People's Temple Part 2
In part 2 of Comrade Kool-Aid, we pick up the story in 1961, as Jim Jones' growing paranoia begins to transform the People's Temple from a seemingly progressive church into something far more controlling and dangerous. As Jones tightens his grip, loyalty becomes obedience, manipulation…
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Episode 76: Comrade Kool-Aid: The story of Jim Jones and the People's Temple (Part 1)
Good news everyone! After an unexpected five month hiatus, Something Wicked returns! In part one of our deep dive into Jim Jones and the People's Temple, we trace the origins of one of history's most infamous cult leaders. Long before the headlines, before Jonestown, and before the phrase…
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Episode 75: Skinwalker Ranch: Science, Spectacle, or Straight Up Hoax?
Is Skinwalker Ranch the biggest hoax on television... or the most brilliant example of modern myth-making? This week on Something Wicked, We dive into the folklore, UFO sightings, cattle mutilations, government whispers, billionaire backers, and television editing behind The Secret of Skinwalker...
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Episode 74: The Zodiac Killer
A quiet lover's lane. A cryptic symbol. Letters that turned fear into a media spectacle. In this episode, we take you deep into the unsolved case of the Zodiac Killer - one of the most infamous unidentified murders in American history. From the first attacks on secluded couples to the taunting...
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Episode 73: Storytime, Route 48
Hello my lovelies! Tune in for another extra spooky storytime! Happy listening. Supercast: https://somethingwicked.supercast.com/Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/something-wicked/?srsltid=AfmBOoqoUZ9E0oqklh7qvVprdsHNbpHO9mDDqftrMWOKmld8JzAX4BI7Spotify link for Nocturne:...
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Episode 72: Saturnalia, Yule, and the Christmas Heist
Before Christmas had nativity, it had candles, feasts, and chaos. In this episode, Lori and Tori explore Saturnalia, Yule, the Winter Solstice, and how the Catholic Church rebranded ancient Pagan traditions into Christmas. Witchy, historical, sarcastic, and warm-hearted, this episode untangles…
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Episode 71: The Black Dahlia
This week on Something Wicked we take you through the full, brutal saga of Elizabeth Short, aka The Black Dahlia. Her childhood shaped by illness and abandonment, he Hollywood-sized ambitions, her messy love life, and the move to LA that became the hinge of history. Then we plunge into the…
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Episode 70: Story Time! The Mask That Smiles Back
Tune in tonight for a extra special spoopy story time! Happy Halloween my lovelies! And as always, Happy listening. Supercast: https://somethingwicked.supercast.com/ Merch Store: ...
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Episode 69: The History and Lore of Vampires
Tonight, we're sinking our teeth into one of the most enduring legends in human history: the vampire. From the blood-soaked myths of Eastern Europe, to the glittery chaos of modern pop culture, vampires have evolved from terrifying revenants to seductive icons - and they've left a permanent mark…
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Episode 68: Ronald Clark O'Bryan, The Man Who Killed Halloween
Halloween - the one night we celebrate sugar, scares, and suspiciously bad decisions. But in 1974, one Texas dad turned every parent's worse nightmare into a horrifying reality. Ronald Clark O'Bryan - later dubbed "The Man Who Killed Halloween" - murdered his own son with a poisoned Pixy Stick…
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Episode 67: Story Time!
Tune in for another story time! Straight from the mind of your girl comes two new terrifying tales guaranteed to give you the heebiest of jeebies. Happy Listening! Website: https://www.podpage.com/something-wicked/ Merch Store:...
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Episode 66: Japanese Urban Legends
This week on Something Wicked, we take you on a midnighttour through the chilling world of Japanese urban legends — the kind of storiesthat stick in your head long after the lights go out. First stop: the eerie smile of Kuchisake-onna, theSlit-Mouthed Woman who might just be waiting on a dark...
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Episode 65: Lock Your Doors, Hide Your Toothbrushes!
In this episode, we dive into the twisted life of Richard Ramirez - from his messed up childhood to the crime spree that left southern CA on edge. Along the way, we'll cover the media frenzy, the police manhunt, and the bizarre cult following of women who thought "serial killer with halitosis"...
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Episode 64: Storytime! Even More Nightmare Fuel
Tune in for another storytime my lovelies! Happy Listening! Glow: https://glow.fm/somethingwicked/ Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/something-wicked/?srsltid=AfmBOoqoUZ9E0oqklh7qvVprdsHNbpHO9mDDqftrMWOKmld8JzAX4BI7 Website: https://www.podpage.com/something-wicked/ Facebook Group:...
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Episode 63: Two Forests, One Panic Attack
Join us today as we explore the nightmare inducing, haunted forests of Romania and Germany, the Hoia Baciu and the Swarzwald. Happy listening! Glow: https://glow.fm/somethingwicked/ Merch Store:...
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Episode 62: Wacko Waco, Or Misunderstood Messiah: The Story of David Koresh
Tune in today as we talk about the Waco Tragedy and the history of David Koresh and the Branch Davidians. Happy Listening! Glow: https://glow.fm/somethingwicked/ Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/something-wicked/?srsltid=AfmBOoqoUZ9E0oqklh7qvVprdsHNbpHO9mDDqftrMWOKmld8JzAX4BI7 Website:...
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Episode 61: Story Time! The Signal Forgets You
Tune in for another story time! The story being read today is another original from your girl. It is a psychological horror rooted in internet mythology and digital isolation. It follows the descent of a user who stumbles upon a mysterious and addictive feed buried deep in the web—one that...
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Episode 60: You Have Chosen Poorly, Himmler's Grail Fail
Join us for part 2 of the story about the Nazis and their weird fascination with the occult. We are talking about Heinrich Himmler, The Vril Society, Templars, UFOs, and More! Happy Listening! Glow: https://glow.fm/somethingwicked/ Merch Store:...
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Episode 59: Nazis and Masons and Magic Oh my!
The association of Nazism with occultism occurs in a wide range of theories, speculation, and research into the origins of Nazism and into Nazism's possible relationship with various occult traditions. Such ideas have flourished as a part of popular culture since at least the early 1940s. Join us...
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Episode 58: Madame Delphine LaLaurie
Join us today as we talk about the life and crimes of the infamous Madame Delphine LaLaurie. Happy Listening! Glow: https://glow.fm/somethingwicked/ Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/something-wicked/?srsltid=AfmBOoqIxK7NyAWDdIsSWvv-ggtnrpObtyPZACBuZdFnHRN_-Hw4qLNX Website:...
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Episode 57: Storytime! Adam And Prometheus
Tune in for another storytime! This story is a new twist on a classic horror that your girl thought up in her own twisted little lump of think meat. Happy listening! Glow: https://glow.fm/somethingwicked/ Merch Store:...
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Episode 56: Haunted Artifacts
Join us today as we cover some o the most interesting and terrifying haunted artifacts that have taken the world by storm. Glow: https://glow.fm/somethingwicked/ Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/something-wicked/?srsltid=AfmBOoq2nJh2zpP10bea_zFFvgOpwi8rlgRIsUUU8rtL4-nsjqWeXd4S Website:...
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Episode 55: The Psycho Mama's Boy Of Plainfield: Ed Gein
Ed Gein. A name synonymous with horror and depravity, was an American murderer and body snatcher whose crimes shocked the nation. His twisted psyche and ghastly deeds served as inspiration for several iconic horror characters, including Norman Bates from "Psycho," Leatherface from "The Texas...
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Episode 54: Storytime: The Faceless Ones
On today's episode we're doing another storytime! Tune in to hear a thrilling tale full of mystery, suspense, and ALLLL the conspiracy! Happy listening! Glow: https://glow.fm/somethingwicked/ Merch Store:...
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Episode 53: The Bell Witch Haunting
We are back with another frightful legend full of ghosties, witches, and hobgoblins! Tune in with us today to hear all about the infamous Bell Witch haunting. Happy Listening! Glow: https://glow.fm/somethingwicked/ Website: https://www.podpage.com/something-wicked/ Merch Store:...
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Episode 52: Kneecapping for Jesus: Roch Theriault and The Ant Hill Kids
Throughout the late 1970s and '80s, Ant Hill Kids leader Roch Thériault subjected his followers to an escalating series of horrors, including sexual assault, mutilation, and murder. Join us today as we explore the brutal, twisted mind of Roch Theriault and his cult. Happy Listening! Glow:...
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Episode 51: Spoopy Story Time!
Tune in for another extra spoopy story time! Just in time for Halloween! Happy Listening! Glow: https://glow.fm/somethingwicked/ Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/something-wicked/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/745031373149930 All music from: https://pixabay.com/
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Episode 50: As Seen On TV...Or Not: The History Of The BAU
Have you ever wondered why, in TV shows and movies the FBI gets involved with every single murder case? Or why we are so fascinated with these cases in the first place? What makes these psychos tick? And how many cases are solved or left untouched by the authorities that are involved? As much as...
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Episode 49: Killer Clowns And Candymen: John Wayne Gacy Part 2
Tune in to hear part 2 of the John Wayne Gacy case, and how he, Dean Corll, and king of the scumbag empire John D. Norman are all tied together in a ring that spans all over the world. Happy Listening! Glow: https://glow.fm/somethingwicked/ Website: https://www.podpage.com/something-wicked/ Merch...
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Episode 48: Killer Clowns and Candymen: The John Wayne Gacy Case
John Wayne Gacy was an American serial killer and sex offender who raped, tortured, and murdered at least 33 young men and boys in Norwood Park Township, near Chicago, Illinois. He became known as the Killer Clown due to his public performances as a clown prior to the discovery of his crimes.…
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Episode 47: Ghastly Ghouls, The History Of Ghosts And Ghost Stories
Join us today as we cover the history of ghosts and their stories, from ancient Mesopotamia, all the way up to modern day. Happy Listening! Glow: https://glow.fm/somethingwicked/ Website: https://www.podpage.com/something-wicked/ Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/something-wicked/…
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Episode 46: Storytime! The Briarwood Inn
Tune in with us as we share another story written by, Your Girl! This one is called The Briarwood Inn and it is a mindfuck and a half. So pop some corn, turn down the lights, and let's get it! Glow: https://glow.fm/somethingwicked/ Website: https://www.podpage.com/something-wicked/ Merch Store:...
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Episode 45: The Cookie Monster Killer
Between 1986 and 1987 Harrison Graham, nicknamed The Cookie Monster Killer, murdered 7 women in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Tune in as we discuss the life and crimes of this oddly named, yet deadly serial killer. Glow: https://glow.fm/somethingwicked/ Website:...
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Episode 44: The Enfield Poltergeist Part Two
Tune in today for part two as we break down an analyze the aspects of the Enfield Poltergeist case. Happy listening! Youtube footage/documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJ24igrFzW8&t=2857s Glow: https://glow.fm/somethingwicked/ Website: https://www.podpage.com/something-wicked/ Merch...
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Episode 43: The Enfield Poltergeist Part One
In the 1970s there was a controversial case that captured the attention of the media, the police, and Hollywood, the Enfield poltergeist. Join us today as we talk about this terrifying tale. What happened? What type of haunting was this family tackling with? And how did it effect the world for...
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Episode 42: More Nightmare Fuel (Story Time)
Join us on today for another story time! Today's stories are written And read by me. Happy Listening! Glow: https://glow.fm/somethingwicked/ Website: https://www.podpage.com/something-wicked/ Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/something-wicked/ Facebook Group:...
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Episode 41: The West Memphis Three (Part 3)
Join us today as we cover part three of the infamous West Memphis Three case. On today's episode we are going over theories, witness statements, and who we think may have committed this horrific crime. WM3 Case Tip Line: 1-501-256-1775 Glow: https://glow.fm/somethingwicked/ Website:...
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Episode 40: The West Memphis Three (Part 2)
Welcome back to part two in the West Memphis Three series. In this episode we are going to go over timelines and witness statements for the last sightings of Stevie Branch, Michael Moore, and Christopher Byers on May 5th, 1993, the day of their disappearance. Tip Line to contact authorities...
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Episode 39: The West Memphis Three (Part One)
The West Memphis Three are Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin, and Jessie Misskelley Jr., who—as teenagers—were convicted in 1994 of triple murder in West Memphis, Arkansas. Echols, Baldwin, and Misskelley were accused of killing three eight-year-old boys: Chris Byers, Stevie Branch, and Michael Moore....
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Episode 38: Yuletide Beatings....I Mean Greetings! The Story Of Krampus And Santa Claus
On today's episode we are exploring the origin stories of the most famous holiday characters, Santa Claus and Krampus, along with a few other creepy cryptids that make an appearance during the winter season. And as a special gift, from me to all my lovelies, if you listen until the very end, you...
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Episode 37: The Case Of JonBenet Ramsey
The morning after Christmas, 1996, the town of Boulder is shaken to the core when Mrs. Ramsey wakes up to find a ransom note stating that her 6 year old daughter has been kidnapped. Little does she know that even something more sinister has taken place, JonBenet is dead. With no tangible…
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Episode 36: Storytime! Upon A Crimson Throne
Tune in for another storytime! This story comes from creepy pasta. The author of this tale is Santiago Del Mar and the title is, Upon a crimson throne. All credit goes to the author and we own no rights to the story. Link to story: https://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/Upon_a_Crimson_Throne Glow:...
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Episode 35: The Backrooms And The Phenomena Of Liminal Spaces
Join us today as we deep dive into the mystery that is the backrooms. We will cover where it started, how the phenomenon blew up, and touch on the psychological aspects and effects of our generation's fascination with these liminal spaces. Happy Listening! Glow: https://glow.fm/somethingwicked/...
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Episode 34: Carl Panzram, America's Most Vicious Serial Killer
Before he was executed in 1930, Carl Panzram confessed to a litany of crimes that included burglary, arson, rape, and murder — and didn't express one bit of remorse. Toward the end of his life, American serial killer Carl Panzram admitted to committing 21 murders, more than 1,000 acts of sodomy,...
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Episode 33: The History Of Halloween
Join us today as we deep dive into the history of the best, and spookiest holiday, Halloween! Where did this all begin? Why do we have these crazy traditions of carving jack o lanterns or dressing up and asking strangers for candy? Why is this night considered the scariest time of the year? Well,...
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Episode 31: Holy Sheepsquatch Mothman! It's the Jersey Devil!
Join us on today's episode as we deep dive into the backgrounds of two of the most infamous, creepy cryptids, The Mothman and the Jersey Devil. We are covering history, theories, and first hand encounters of these elusive creatures, and as always, leave it up to you my lovelies as to whether…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Something Wicked isn’t your average spooky podcast. Every other week, hosts Lori and Tori dig into the darker corners of the world—true crime, haunted history, original scary stories written by Lori herself, and all things paranormal. With an unapologetically adult sense of humor and a no-sugar-coating approach, we deep dive into our subjects while keeping it real, raw, and wickedly entertaining. If you’re looking for a podcast that blends eerie tales with sharp wit, chilling history with laughter, and a touch of the macabre with a whole lot of personality—welcome to Something Wicked.
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Something Wicked isn’t your average spooky podcast. Every other week, hosts Lori and Tori dig into the darker corners of the world—true crime, haunted history, original scary stories written by Lori herself, and all things paranormal. With an unapologetically adult sense of humor and a...
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