Crypts and Corks

Send us Fan MailThis week Paul is taking us back into the woods. But this week he’s doing it with a twist. While covering real life cases of disappearances in the forests he’s peppering his tales with fibs, fabrications, and falsehoods. And it’s up to DJ and you all to figure out what’s fact and what’s fiction.Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok, Instagram, and ThreadsPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailParis: the City of Light, the most romantic city on Earth. Home to the Louvre with the world’s greatest art collection. Honeymoon spot for millions. But, it wasn’t always like this. Once it was a dirty city whose streets were filled with the stench of the rotting death emanating from the overcrowded cemeteries. How did Paris go from that to a city full of life? They built a city for the dead underground. Today, we’re going deep under one of the world’s most famed cities into the Empire of the Dead and exploring the tombs and tunnels of the Paris CatacombsDon't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok, Instagram, and ThreadsPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailThis week we're traveling to one of the world's first and most infamous penitentiaries (yes, penitentiary means prison and not insane asylum lol). This prison was built to be a haven of forgiveness through silence and isolation. But, instead it became home to overcrowding and some of America's most notorious criminals. It halls echoed not with reflective silence but the angst of isolation. And those echoes reverberate to this day as the cells and halls of Eastern State Penitentary seem to still harbor some of its inmates. This is one you won't want to miss!Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok, Instagram, and ThreadsPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailThis week DJ picks up the story of the Villisca Axe Murders and ties it into a much larger picture. Despite its presentation as a freak, isolated event; what if the murders of the Moore Family and two Stillinger girls was actually just part of a series of similar murders commited by one of the country's first and most prolific serial killers who got way with it. Want to know about the mysterious so-called Billy the Axeman? Tune into this week's episode!Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok, Instagram, and ThreadsPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailThis week DJ takes through the story of one of America’s most grisly, bloodiest, and most disturbing cold cases: the Villisca Ax Murders of 1912. Eight people all slaughtered in their beds as they slept in the quiet midwestern town of Villisca for no apparent reason at all. And the more investigators dug, the less they found. To find out more tune into this week’s episode!Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok, Instagram, and ThreadsPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailThis week, Paul takes us deeper into the story of Mary Ann Winkowski--the inspiration behind the hit CBS tv drama Ghost Whisperer. After learning about her life last week, Paul takes us through her philosophy and what she knows of what waits for us after death. And most interestingly we discuss whether she is for real or if her story is as scripted as a television drama. Join us for this must not miss conclusion on the story of the real Ghost Whisper.Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok, Instagram, and ThreadsPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailYou're in for a treat this week! If you're anything like us, you grew up watching and loving The Ghost Whisperer. But, did you know that the premise of the show was based on a real life person? Join us this week as Paul tells us the story of Mary Ann Winkowski who inspired the character of Melinda Gordon. Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok, Instagram, and ThreadsPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailThis week we're sharing with you all the recording of our second liveshow! After we sent chills down your spines with our unforgettable deep dive into the Amityville Horror House, we returned to the Main Stage at Poduty Live!This time, we uncorked a haunting new mystery: the Gettysburg Battlefield. One of the most famously haunted sites in the country, Gettysburg is packed with eerie tales and unexplained phenomena. And this time our intrepid hosts aren’t just telling the story, they’re in it!We actually stayed overnight at the infamously haunted Farnsworth House Inn, used as a Confederate strong hold during the battle and a Union hospital in the aftermath, to see the hauntings first hand. And now we've come to share our evidence with you!Blending fright with fermented fun, we paired this ghostly journey with a new bottle of wine—and you’re invited to sip, shiver, and share in the experience.Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok, Instagram, and ThreadsPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailBehind its towers and ivy-covered walls lies a history that reads like gothic fiction. A nobleman said to have gambled with the Devil himself. A hidden chamber where a monstrous heir was allegedly locked away for life. Ghostly figures wandering candlelit corridors long after the castle doors are shut for the night.But Glamis isn’t just a place of hauntings and folklore—it’s also a castle tied to the British royal family and centuries of real, documented history. So tonight, we’ll uncork the stories, separate fact from legend, and wander through the shadowy halls of one of Scotland’s most haunted castlesSo pour yourself something good, dim the lights, and join us as we explore the secrets, spirits, and scandals of **Glamis Castle**.Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok, Instagram, and ThreadsPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailIn the remote wilderness of Portlock, Alaska, an entire town vanished. But the question remains—why?In this episode of Crypts and Corks, we travel to the foggy shores of Kenai Peninsula to explore one of Alaska’s most chilling mysteries: the abandoned settlement once known as Port Chatham. During the early 1900s, fishermen, cannery workers, and families built a small but thriving community here. Yet by the 1950s, the town had been completely deserted.The official explanation? Isolation and economic decline.The locals’ explanation? Something far more terrifying.Stories from former residents and nearby villagers speak of strange disappearances, mutilated bodies, and something massive moving through the forest. Some believed the area was haunted. Others whispered about the Nantinaq—a towering, Bigfoot-like creature said to stalk the mountains and forests around Portlock.So what really drove the people away? Was it the brutal realities of life in rural Alaska… or fear of something lurking just beyond the tree line?Pour yourself a drink and join us as we dig into eyewitness accounts, local folklore, and the unsettling mystery of the town that fear may have erased from the map.Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok, Instagram, and ThreadsPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailIn the late 1800s, fear of the undead spread through rural communities in New England—not through folklore alone, but through real exhumations, desperate families, and a mysterious disease no one yet understood. In this episode of Crypts and Corks, we dive into the chilling history of the New England Vampire Panic, a period when grieving families dug up their loved ones in search of proof that the dead were draining the life from the living.From the tragic story of Mercy Brown in Rhode Island to the widespread fear fueled by the deadly spread of tuberculosis, we explore how superstition, grief, and misunderstanding collided to create one of America’s strangest chapters of folklore. Why did otherwise rational communities believe vampires were real? And how did science eventually reveal the grim truth behind the panic?Pour a glass, dim the lights, and join us as we dig into graves, folklore, and the very real fears that haunted New England.Because sometimes… the scariest monsters are born from misunderstanding. Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok, Instagram, and ThreadsPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailIn October 1967, two men rode into the remote forests of Northern California and came out with one of the most famous — and controversial — pieces of footage in cryptozoology history. Was it undeniable proof of Bigfoot… or the greatest costume hoax ever captured on film? Today, we’re pouring a stiff drink and stepping into the blurry, shaky mystery of the Patterson–Gimlin film.Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok, Instagram, and ThreadsPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailThis week we conclude the gory tale of the "Cannibal of Rottenberg" Armin Miewes. After exploring the early lives of Miewes and Bernd Brandes we come to the moment when they met and brought all of their deepest, darkest, bloodiest desires to fruition. And while the release was ecstacy at first, it soon faded and Armin found himself facing the full force of the law.Join us on our most disturbing episode yetas Paul takes through the horror, the passion, the agony, and so much more!Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok, Instagram, and ThreadsPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailOn this chilling episode of Crypts and Corks, we travel to the quiet town of Rotenburg, Germany to uncover one of the most disturbing true crime cases in modern history — the story of Armin Meiwes, often referred to as “The Cannibal of Rotenburg.”We’ll explore who Armin Meiwes was before the crime, how he connected with his victim, the role of online forums in facilitating their meeting, and the psychological factors at play. Pour yourself a strong glass for this one — it’s not for the faint of heart.Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok, Instagram, and ThreadsPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Crypts and Corks, we pour a glass and dive into one of the most chilling and infamous crime stories of the 20th century: the life and crimes of Charles Manson. More than just a murderer, Manson was a manipulator who built a devoted following known as the “Manson Family,” steering them toward a series of brutal killings that shocked the world in 1969.We explore how Manson rose from a troubled childhood and years in prison to become a charismatic cult leader, the ideology he used to control his followers, and how the murders—most notably the killing of actress Sharon Tate and others in Los Angeles—ignited nationwide fear and forever changed the cultural landscape of the 60s and how it reverberates to today.Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok, Instagram, and ThreadsPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailAnd we're back from break! We hope you missed us as much as we missed you all! And don't worry, we've been cooking up a lot for you while we were away.This week, we're jumping into one of the most bizarre and discussed murder cases of all time. But often overlooked in the wider story of her murderer we wanted to answer the question of who was Sharon Tate. Before her name became forever tied to one of Hollywood’s darkest moments, Sharon Tate was a young actress full of promise, warmth, and possibility. She was a fresh face for a new swinging generation. Tune into this week's episode to find out the true story of woman often forgotten as a mere victim.Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok, Instagram, and ThreadsPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailThis week on Crypts and Corks, we rise from the ashes to explore one of the most powerful and enduring mythical creatures in human history: the phoenix. Across ancient Egypt, Greece, China, and beyond, this legendary firebird has symbolized rebirth, immortality, and the endless cycle of destruction and renewal. But where did the myth truly begin—and why does it keep returning in moments of cultural crisis and change?We trace the phoenix’s fiery origins, unpack its symbolism, and explore how a creature that dies in flames only to be reborn has come to represent hope, resilience, and transformation. From sacred texts and folklore to modern stories and pop culture, the phoenix proves that even in myth, endings are rarely the end.So settle in as we crack open the crypt on a creature that reminds us: sometimes, you have to burn before you can rise.Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok, Instagram, and ThreadsPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailThis Christmas, Crypts and Corks uncorks a chilling holiday mystery that refuses to fade with time. On Christmas Eve 1945, a fire consumed the Sodder family home in Fayetteville, West Virginia—but when the ashes settled, five of the Sodder children were simply… gone.In this episode, we raise a glass to the strange and unsettling details surrounding the Sodder Children disappearance: missing remains, unexplained clues, suspicious visitors, and the haunting possibility that the fire was never meant to be an accident. Was it a tragic misunderstanding, a cover-up, or something far more sinister?As holiday lights glow and the wine flows, we explore how a season meant for togetherness became a lifelong nightmare for one family—and why, nearly 80 years later, the Sodder mystery still casts a long shadow over Christmas nightDon't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok, Instagram, and ThreadsPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailSay her name three times—if you dare. In this episode of Crypts and Corks, we raise a glass to one of the most infamous urban legends of all time: Bloody Mary. From candlelit bathrooms and trembling sleepovers to centuries-old folklore, we explore the many origins of the woman said to lurk behind the mirror.Is Bloody Mary a vengeful spirit, a distorted historical figure, or a psychological trick born from fear and reflection? We trace the legend through history, examine its possible real-life inspirations, and unpack why this ritual has terrified generations. Along the way, we sip our cocktails and discuss the power of mirrors, belief, and why some legends refuse to stay buried.So lock the bathroom door, dim the lights, and pour yourself a drink—just maybe don’t look too closely at your reflection. 🍷🪞Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok, Instagram, and ThreadsPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailOn this haunting installment of Crypts and Corks, your hosts uncork a bottle and journey deep into the quiet hills of West Virginia to explore the site of the Monongah Mining Disaster—America’s deadliest mining accident and a tragedy that still lingers beneath the soil.Walking through the remnants of the old coal town, they reflect on the December morning in 1907 when a series of explosions shattered the earth and claimed the lives of hundreds of miners. With a mix of field recordings, local folklore, and historical accounts, the hosts piece together how the disaster unfolded, why its true death toll remains disputed, and the stories of the families and communities forever changed by it.As the wind moves through abandoned structures and memorial markers, Crypts and Corks ponders how memory, loss, and labor struggles weave into the landscape—and how the ghosts of Monongah still speak to us today. All paired, of course, with a thoughtfully chosen bottle to lighten the mood without losing the reverence the site deserves.Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok, Instagram, and ThreadsPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we dive deep into one of the most enduring and bizarre legends in rock history: the claim that Paul McCartney secretly died in 1966 and was replaced by a look-alike. From backward messages hidden in vinyl grooves to cryptic album covers and lyrical “clues,” we explore how a college-campus rumor spiraled into a global conspiracy theory that still fascinates Beatles fans today.Join us as we unpack where the myth began, why it spread so quickly, and what it reveals about fame, grief, symbolism, and the human desire to find meaning in the mysterious. Is it all just a clever hoax, an early form of fandom puzzle-solving—or something stranger?Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok, Instagram, and ThreadsPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailSub bros! This week we're joined by a very special guest: David from Paranormal in Pennsylvania! Turns out we were all in fraternities in our college days! In honor of this bond of brotherhood Paul takes us on a tour of haunted frat houses across America. From sites of gruesome crimes to bizarre lawn decor to a very personal haunting, this episode covers it all. This is one you won't want to miss! And be sure to go check out Paranormal in Pennsylvania and our collab with them on their episode on the Seven Gates of Hell!Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok, Instagram, and ThreadsPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailA house of mythic proportions located in a town racked with accusations and death. A sea captain using his ill gotten wealth to build a status symbol. A judge out for blood to steal his neighbors’ land. An heiress who in a time of war finds new wealth and freedom. A writer wracked with guilt and suffering. A curse uttered on the way to the gallows by an innocent accused of witchcraft. All of this sounds like a gothic novel. And while all of this inspired of America’s great gothic romances it is all part of the history of the home which inspired it. Today we cover Salem’s House of the Seven GablesDon't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok, Instagram, and ThreadsPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailThis week we're covering one of our favorite crytids: the Chupacabra! This feistly creature can suck an entire goat of its blood--giving whole new meaning to the term Throat Goat. But what are the origins of this strange creature? Where did it come from? Where is it going? Did one of them really win Best In Show at the Westminster Dog Show? Find out all of the answers to these questions in this week's episode!Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok, Instagram, and ThreadsPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailYou've been begging for it and now we're giving it to you! The recording of our very first live show: Amityville LIVE! We're definitely releasing this because you all have been begging for it and not all all because October was a VERY long month, and we're VERY tired, and we decided to take a weekend off for ourselves and go touch grass and visit friends. Not that at all. Really guys, this show was so much fun. If you think we've covered the whole story in Episode 2 then you need to think again. In this live show we break new ground with all new information, all new theories, and all new jokes. This is one you'll love watching over and over again. So sit back, relax, and watch us do our thing LIVE (at time of recording), IN PERSON (at time of recording), and FUNNIER THAN EVER (before, during, and after time of recording).Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok, Instagram, and ThreadsPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailWhat do you look for when choosing a hotel? A luxury spa experience? Included continental breakfast? Ghosts? Well if you answered yes to the ghost have we got a hotel recommendation for you! The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado! This luxury hotel started out as the brain child of F.O. Stanley after he fell in love with the area following a bout of tuberculosis. But, over the years a number of guests have seemed to linger. Well why wouldn't they when this hotel can boast a vortex, a portal to hell, two different ghost cowboys, and being the inspiration for Stephen King's the Shining! Listen in about the ghoulish guests and why you should check out the Stanley!Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok, Instagram, and ThreadsPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailThis week we're hitting close to home! We're discussing the Ghost Bomber of Pittsburgh! This B-25 bomber went down in the Monongahela River in Pittsburgh in 1956 leading to a two week long recovery mission. But, the notoriously nebby Pittburghers wondered why officials were searching for a plane which they had seen recovered under the cover of darkness the night of the crash. This has led to 60 years of conspiracies. Who was on that plane? What was on that plane? Who recovered it? Find out in this week's episode!Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok, Instagram, and ThreadsPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailHello Corkies! We hope you’re ready for this one. It truly may be our wildest episode. Ever. Period. In the second part of the story of Ed Gein, Paul takes us through the gruesome discoveries police made at his farm. The descriptions nearly sent DJ into a fainting spell. And then Paul discusses the case, the legacy, and the theories that have followed in Gein’s wake. While this one isn’t for the faint of heart, it’s also one that you’d hate to miss!Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok, Instagram, and ThreadsPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailPeople always ask me "Glinda, are people born wicked or do they have wickedness thrust upon them?" And I say "I don't know, and my name isn't Glinda, it's Galinda" BUT Paul attempts to answer this hard hitting questions as he tells us the story Ed Gein. This man had a truly horrifying early life that lived up to the horrors it would be discovered that he committed. But, we're getting ahead of ourselves. If you wanna hear the facts behind Netflix's Monster: the Ed Gein Story then you're gonna want to listen in. Sit back, relax, and get ready to be horrified!Come see us LIVE: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/crypts-and-corks-podcast-haunted-pittsburghDon't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok, Instagram, and ThreadsPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailThis week on Crypts and Corks, we pour a warm cup of sake and journey into the mysterious world of the kitsune, one of the most iconic and enigmatic figures in Japanese folklore.Far more than just magical foxes, kitsune are shapeshifting yokai said to possess intelligence, long life, and supernatural powers. But are they divine messengers of the rice god Inari—or mischievous spirits weaving illusions and playing tricks on the unwary? So light a lantern, follow the sound of laughter in the woods, and join us for a tale of magic, transformation, and the fine art of fox-born deception.Be sure to buy tickets to our Oct. 11 Live Show on Haunted Pittsburgh: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/crypts-and-corks-podcast-haunted-pittsburghDon't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok, Instagram, and ThreadsPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailThis week we’re covering the story of Blanche Monnier! This aristocratic high society socialite was the belle of every ball. And then one day she disappeared. And no one cared. Then, a quarter of a century later the truth came out and it was worse than any horror film plot. Want to know more? Tune into this week’s episode!Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok, Instagram, and ThreadsPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailThis week Corkies were taking to the skies! Paul is telling us the haunting myths behind owls from their role as pet of goddess Athena to their being perceived as witches’ familiars to the theory they’re aliens! (Goddesses, witches, and aliens! OH MY!) you won’t want to miss this deep end to these furry little freaks!Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok, Instagram, and ThreadsPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailHello Corkies! On a beautiful spring morning, three shepherd children tended their flock and played happily in the fields. Suddenly, the beautiful day was split by a flash of light and a roll of thunder. What happened next would defy all belief and logical thinking. As they continued on their holy quest they would be persecuted but never failed the promises made that first day and the result echoes to this day. Today we discuss the story of Our Lady of Fatima: Apparitions, Miracles, and SecretsDon't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok, Instagram, and ThreadsPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailContinuing our examination of the story of Princess Diana we have moved on from her disastrous marriage to Prince Charles. Finally, a woman in control of her destiny Diana was determined to chart her own course in life and love. But a not so chance meeting would lead her to a tragic car crash which would end her story and start a whole slew of conspiracies. Now for Princess Diana Part 2-Crash and ConspiraciesDon't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok, Instagram, and ThreadsPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailIn this first installment of our very special double feature we discuss a modern day fairytale which ended up a nightmare. A perfect girl married her prince and found he was in fact the villain of her story. She would suffer for years vying for his love and then for freedom to live her life as she wished. And just when it seemed possible it all came to a crashing halt. Today we will be discussing the life and death of Princess Diana. Now for Part 1-The Fairytale NightmareDon't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok, Instagram, and ThreadsPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailHello Corkies! This week we’re heading to the wild hills of Colorado with the story of Alfred Packer. This isn’t for run of the mill prospect story. It’s filled with lies, deceit, murder, mayhem, and a little bit of gold. Wanna know more? Listen into this week’s episode!Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok, Instagram, and ThreadsPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailHello Corkies! This week we're covering the story which gave us the term "little green men." We're travelling to rural Kentucky to discuss the story of a family beseiged by out of this world creatures! Just when you thought home was safe, we're back again to say it isn't! This story is absolutely out of this world and you have to listen in!Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok, Instagram, and ThreadsPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailThis week we’re heading to the waters of Lake Champlain to explore the legends of America’s very own Loch Ness Monster: Champ! This creature has a long and storied history going all the way back to famed explorer Samuel de Champlain. And as the sightings have grown, it has become a beloved figure to those who live near the lake. Wanna know more? Tune in to this week’s episode!Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok, Instagram, and ThreadsPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailThis week we’re headed to Staten Island, NY for case where urban legend became true crime. Paul will take us through the legend of Cropsey, a murderous fiend stalking the woods bent on revenge. But, more bizarrely he covers a real life string of murders and disappearances which locals soon cracked up to the legend before pinning it on someone. Be sure to listen in to this one!Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok, Instagram, and ThreadsPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailHello Corkies! This week we go to Greyfriars Kirkyard in Edinburgh, Scotland. This isn’t just any old graveyard hunnies. This burial ground is steeped in history, torment,  gruesome details, and shockingly a heartwarming story. But then an ancient evil which preys on the living was released! Wanna know more? Tune in!Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok, Instagram, and ThreadsPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailHave you ever thought of just how far you would go to stay young and beautiful? If not then that's okay beause we have a plethora of ideas for you to consider being too far this episode! This week we're covering the life and beauty regiment of Empress Elisabeth (Sisi) of Austria. Known as one of the most beautiful women of her era she spent hours a day maintaining her looks. But, no matter how beautiful she was he life was still marked by tragedy. Found out more by listening in!Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok, Instagram, and ThreadsPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailThis week we’re heading to the island that makes the people of Venice fearful! Yes, the infamous Poveglia Island. This island has a long tragic history from plagues to torturous experiments. And to this day, something dark seems to linger there. Listen in to find out more! Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok, Instagram, and ThreadsPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailOh, hi! This week we have a really staunch episode as we travel to the Hamptons estate of Grey Gardens. Yes, of Big and Little Edie fame! Beyond being the home of the fabulously iconic Beale ladies and the setting of the masterpiece documentary this estate has had a long and storied history which leads to some hauntings! And some of those hauntings were documented by none other than the Beales. But, do the Edies linger? Who else roams these famous halls which once played host to a young Jacqueline Kennedy? Find out in this week's episode!Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok, Instagram, and ThreadsPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailAs the dog days of summer roll in the mercury on the thermostat keeps rising. How better to cool off than a trip to the beach for a swim in the cool sea waters. As you paddle you notice a dark shape looking in the water a few feet away from you. You turn back to look at the shore where the other swimmers are happily splashing and playing and lifeguards watch from their stands. But all it takes is an instant for the king of the ocean, a beast of prehistoric origins with a bite force of 4000 pounds per square inch to grab you and drag you to a watery grave and a bloody end. Today, we’re not talking about a mythical beast or supernatural creature. We’re discussing a very real creature which turned into a monster terrorizing the Jersey Shore more than anytime until Snooki invaded. Get ready Corkies, we’re going to need a bigger boat this week as we explore the Real Life Jaws.Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok, Instagram, and ThreadsPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailHello Corkies! This week Paul takes us to the New York House of death! A home said to be cursed as it has had 22 people die within its walls. And those 22 have lingered on to this day. From a famous author to an infamous paranormal researcher this place has seen it all!Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok, Instagram, and ThreadsPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailHello Corkies! This week we conclude our story on Jonestown. Jim Jones and members of his Peoples Temple have fled the US for the Guyana settlement of Jonestown hoping to set up a socialist utopia. But it soon devolved into a nightmare plagued by illness, bad food, and bad hygiene. To make matters worse a custody battle over a small child would draw the attention of a congressman and lead to the end. Find out how the story ends in this week’s episode!Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok, Instagram, and ThreadsPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailThis week we begin our craziest story yet: the road to Jonestown. Long before he ever compelled his followers to drink poison laced Kool-Aid Jim Jones was just a small child from an impoverished family in Indiana. But he would grow to become one of America’s most infamous cult leaders. Listen in today to hear how Jim Jones got his start!Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok, Instagram, and ThreadsPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailHello Corkies! This week we’re returning to our Lost in the Wood series! This episode takes up the slopes of beautiful Mt Rainier. But, this idyllic snow capped volcano isn’t just a good place to take a picture. No, it’s a super spooky, super haunted place with loads of unexplained disappears and things lurking just out of sight. Want to hear more? Listen in and be prepared to be scared!Get your tickets for upcoming live show! https://www.eventcreate.com/e/crypts-and-corks-podcast-june-2025/?register=trueDon't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok, Instagram, and ThreadsPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailHello Corkies! Look to the skies! Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Is it Superman? No! (Unless the Superman is being played by Henry Cavill, in which case then yes please!). This week we're joined by special guests Mr. Arm and Velda Von Minx of Trundle Manor! These cool cats are some of the coolest people we've ever met and we're so glad to be able to call them our friends! They took time from their amazing collection to come talk about the Battle of Los Angeles when the US Military took one what many to believe were UFOs in the midst of World War II. Join us this week for one of our craziest episodes yet!Get Tickets for our next Lifeshow:  https://www.eventcreate.com/e/crypts-and-corks-podcast-june-2025Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok, Instagram, and ThreadsPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram

Send us Fan MailHello Corkies! This week we're visiting with one of our favorite cryptids and we're sure one of yours too: the Squonk! This little loveable lump of ugliness is so stinkin' endearing you just can't help but go 'awwwwwwww' whenever you see it. This creature is considered to be the ugliest, homeliest, most revolting of creatures. And you know what, it agrees with it and it's sorry and it cries over it. To learn more about this ugly little cutie listen on in to this week's episode!Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Got story suggestions or personal stories? Email us as [email protected] us!Instagram: @cryptsandcorkspodFacebook: Crypts and CorksTik Tok: @cryptsandcorkspodTwitter/X: @cryptsandcorksDJ: @therealdeejpowers on TikTok, Instagram, and ThreadsPaul: @paulember on TikTok and Instagram