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  • Sinkable, Part 1: The Titanic’s Strange Beginning

    Sinkable, Part 1: The Titanic’s Strange Beginning
    2025/04/11
    Welcome back to Something Strange! It’s lucky episode number 13, and we’re celebrating with our first multi-part topic! Join us as we board the Titanic for her fateful first and only voyage across the Atlantic… Click here to check out the website for the Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge, TN that we discussed in the episode: https://titanicpigeonforge.com/**TRIGGER WARNINGS FOR THIS EPISODE**Death due to dangerous work environmentsFollow us on Instagram! @something_strangepodCheck us out on Youtube! @Something_StrangePodSend us a gmail! somethingstrangepod24@gmail.comReferences:Wikipedia: Titanic - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TitanicWikipedia: Blue Riband - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_RibandWikipedia: J. Bruce Ismay - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._Bruce_IsmayWikipedia: Royal Mail Ship - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Mail_Ship#List_of_past_Royal_Mail_ShipsWikipedia: Belfast Lough - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belfast_LoughMerriam-Webster Dictionary: Keel - https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keelHistoric Denver: History of the White Star Line - https://mollybrown.org/history-of-the-white-star-line/Historic Denver: Meet Margaret “Molly” Brown - https://mollybrown.org/about-us/about-molly-brown/#:~:text=Now%20more%20independent%20than%20ever,first%20available%20ship%2C%20the%20Titanic.Library of Congress: Banker J. P. Morgan Born - https://guides.loc.gov/this-month-in-business-history/april/jp-morgan-bornNational Museums Liverpool article: Lusitania: life, loss, legacy - https://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/maritime-museum/maritime-museum-floor-plan/lusitania-life-loss-legacyNational Museums Liverpool virtual tour: Titanic and Liverpool: the untold story exhibition - https://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/maritime-museum/titanic-virtual-tourBBC Bitesize: How was Titanic built? - https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zfcdqhvBBC Bitesize: Titanic Facts and Figures - https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zng8jtyRMS Titanic, Inc.: Building the Legend - https://www.discovertitanic.com/titanic-history/building-the-legend/Ultimate Titanic: Titanic Construction & Design information - https://ultimatetitanic.com/titanic-construction/Titanic Facts: Building the Titanic - https://titanicfacts.net/building-the-titanic/Encyclopedia Titanica: Deaths of Shipyard Workers - https://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/deaths-of-shipyard-workers.htmlEncyclopedia Titanica: Titanic Deckplans: https://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/titanic-deckplans/Titanic Connections: Titanic Tours - the Funnels - https://www.titanicconnections.com/titanic-tours-the-funnels/#:~:text=The%20exterior%2C%20however%2C%20is%20only,did%20serve%20in%20important%20ways.Titanic & Co The Legacy of the Liners: Famous Passengers and Crew of the RMS Titanic - https://www.titanicandco.com/titanic/titanicpersonalities.htmlTitanic & Co The Legacy of the Liners: The Launch of RMS Titanic - https://www.titanicandco.com/titanic/titaniclaunch.htmlTitanic & Co The Legacy of the Liners: The Maiden Voyage, Disaster and Sinking of RMS Titanic - https://www.titanicandco.com/titanic/titanicdisaster.htmlBank of England Inflation Calculator - https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/monetary-policy/inflation/inflation-calculator
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    55 分
  • The Voodoo Queen: Marie Laveau

    The Voodoo Queen: Marie Laveau
    2025/03/28

    Welcome back to Something Strange! We’re continuing into our March theme with the Voodoo Queen of New Orleans, Marie Laveau!

    Click here to listen to the Religion for Breakfast video referenced in the episode: https://youtu.be/VofAQYxcHHY?si=u1iTtWX2YENHXQHS

    **TRIGGER WARNINGS FOR THIS EPISODE**

    Enslaved peoples, slavery

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    References:

    Wiki Article- Louisiana Voodoo: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louisiana_Voodoo

    Wiki- Marie Laveau: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marie_Laveau

    Wiki Article- Poppet: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poppet

    New Orleans- History of Voodoo in New Orleans: https://www.neworleans.com/things-to-do/multicultural/traditions/voodoo/

    St. Louis Cathedral: https://www.stlouiscathedral.org/

    Encyclopedia Britannica, Marie Laveau: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Marie-Laveau

    Historial New Orleans, The Ancestors: Marie Laveau: https://neworleanshistorical.org/items/show/1612
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    51 分
  • Axeman

    Axeman
    2025/03/14

    Welcome back to Something Strange! For the month of March, we’ve decided to do some topical episodes around the city of Marti Gras, New Orleans! We’re starting off with the historic case of a serial killer who, supposedly, had quite the taste for jazz music!

    **TRIGGER WARNINGS FOR THIS EPISODE**

    Homicide, acts of violence with an axe, lynching, xenophobia, child death

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    References:

    • Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axeman_of_New_Orleans

    • Smithsonian Magazine Article: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/axeman-new-orleans-preyed-italian-immigrants-180968037/

    • Reveille article: https://lsureveille.com/155805/entertainment/louisiana-true-crime-the-new-orleans-axeman-who-murdered-italian-grocers-unfond-of-jazz/

    • Vendetta - Merriam Webster Dictionary: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vendetta#:~:text=1,or%20exchange%20of%20such%20acts

    • Encyclopedia.com - The Murderer of Police Chief David Hennessey: https://www.encyclopedia.com/history/news-wires-white-papers-and-books/murder-police-chief-david-hennessy

    • The Mob Museum - Columbus Day and it’s Mafia Origins: https://themobmuseum.org/blog/columbus-day-and-its-mafia-origins/

    • The Lineup - Murder, Mockery, and Jazz: The Axeman of New Orleans: https://the-line-up.com/the-axeman-of-new-orleans

    • Art and Culture Magazine: The Axeman of New Orleans: https://countryroadsmagazine.com/art-and-culture/history/the-axeman-new-orleans/

    • Ghost City Tours: The Axeman of New Orleans: https://ghostcitytours.com/new-orleans/ghost-stories/axeman-new-orleans/?srsltid=AfmBOopgVmAGHuAjcROOoe_Hv5NHDRIGKNjuX4sbheCHzmqjHPw_u3QL
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    1 時間 21 分
  • Pendulum

    Pendulum
    2025/02/28

    Welcome back to Something Strange! We’re back with another super special guest, our friend Ali! Follow along as she discusses the art of using a pendulum.

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    References:

    • A Little Bit of Pendulums: An introduction to Pendulum Divination By Dani Bryant

    • The Art of Scrying and Dowsing: Foolproof Methods for ESP and Remote Viewing By Jenny Tyson

    • Merriam-Webster Dictionary online

    • Wikipedia - Tassili n’ Ajjer: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tassili_n%27Ajjer

    • Using Pendulums in Your Craft - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swYiI3tlng4

    **References and Ideas for different types of Pendulum board can be found on Etsy

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    38 分
  • Ghosthunting 101

    Ghosthunting 101
    2025/02/17

    Take two! Sorry for the strange glitch in the audio on our first upload!

    Welcome back to Something Strange! We’re excited to welcome our super special guest, our friend Jacob, as he talks to us all about ghost hunting!

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    References:

    • Wikipedia- Ghost hunting⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_hunting⁠

    • History Channel- The History of Ghost Hunting⁠https://www.history.com/topics/halloween/historical-ghost-stories⁠

    • PSI Encyclopedia- Ghost Hunting⁠https://psi-encyclopedia.spr.ac.uk/articles/ghost-hunting#:~:text=%27Ghost%20hunting%E2%80%99%20is%20a%20popular%20term%20for%20the,his%20many%20books%2C%20by%20which%20it%20became%20popularized⁠.

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    1 時間 7 分
  • Virtuoso: Paganini’s Infamous Demon Deal

    Virtuoso: Paganini’s Infamous Demon Deal
    2025/01/24

    Welcome back to Something Strange! Did you know that the violin is sometimes called the Devil’s instrument? Come along with us as we learn about a historical figure who was exceptionally familiar with this instrument. (Bri was really excited for this one, and she did a great job!)

    Click here to listen to the music referenced in this episode

    • Nel Cor Piu non mi sento: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CRUaPH6gyc

    • La campanella: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGPT50XhbEg

    • paganini caprice 24: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcL0IsklM3M

    • Devil’s Trill Sonata: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkX8YyA4Wp4

    **TRIGGER WARNINGS FOR THIS EPISODE**

    Murder

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    References:

    • Wikipedia- Niccolo Paganini: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niccol%C3%B2_Paganini

    • Britannica- Niccolo Paganini: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Niccolo-Paganini

    • Classic FM- Niccolò Paganini was such a gifted violinist, people thought he sold his soul to the devil: https://www.classicfm.com/composers/paganini/niccolo-gifted-violinist-deal-with-devil/

    • The Public's Radio- Is the Violin the Devil’s favorite instrument: https://thepublicsradio.org/article/violin-devils-favorite-instrument/



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    46 分
  • The Chowchilla School Bus Kidnaping

    The Chowchilla School Bus Kidnaping
    2025/01/10

    Welcome back to Something Strange! We’re starting off our January episodes with one heck of a doozy. Join us as we learn about the 1970’s hijacking and kidnapping of a school bus filled with school children.

    **TRIGGER WARNINGS FOR THIS EPISODE**

    Being buried alive, child abuse, kidnapping

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    References:

    • 48 Hours. “Remembering the Chowchilla Kidnapping: www.youtube.com/watch?v=daWpvRbTsIw.

    • ABC30. “Last Man in Prison for Chowchilla Bus Kidnapping in 1976 to Be Released, Officials Confirm.”: abc30.com/chowchilla-bus-kidnapping-1976-frederick-newhall-woods-fred-children/12133826

    • CBS News. “Chowchilla Bus Kidnapping: Rare Photos from One of the Largest Abductions in U.S. History - Frederick Woods Case.”: www.cbsnews.com/pictures/chowchilla-bus-kidnapping-frederick-woods-rare-photos-from-one-of-the-largest-kidnappings-in-u-s-history/27/

    • “Edward Ray - a Local Hero: www.cityofchowchilla.org/301/Edward-Ray---A-Local-Hero

    • The New York Times, “26 Children Found Safe after Being Kidnapped from Bus in California.”: www.nytimes.com/1976/07/17/archives/26-children-found-safe-after-being-kidnapped-from-bus-in-california.html?_r=0

    • CBS News, “Chowchilla Bus Kidnapper Frederick Woods Ran a Gold Mine and Christmas Tree Farm from Prison - CBS News.”: www.cbsnews.com/news/chowchilla-bus-kidnapping-frederick-woods-ran-a-gold-mine-and-christmas-tree-farm-from-prison/

    • City of Mountain View, “Rengstorff House .”: www.mountainview.gov/our-city/departments/community-services/shoreline-at-mountain-view/facilities-and-amenities/rengstorff-house

    • Wayback Machine, “How Mountain View’s Oldest House Became a Motive for the 1976 Chowchilla Kidnapping”: web.archive.org/web/20231216062348/www.paloaltoonline.com/real_estate/2023/12/14/how-mountain-views-oldest-house-became-a-motive-for-the-1976-chowchilla-kidnapping.

      • Wikipedia, “1976 Chowchilla Kidnapping”: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1976_Chowchilla_kidnapping
      • CNN “26 Kids Were Buried Alive in California. A New CNN Film Shows How One Plotted Their Escape – and What Happened Years Later”: www.cnn.com/2023/12/02/us/chowchilla-kidnapping-escape-cnn-film/index.html
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    1 時間 8 分
  • The Friendly Beasts: Can Animals Talk on Christmas Eve?

    The Friendly Beasts: Can Animals Talk on Christmas Eve?
    2024/12/27

    Welcome back to Something Strange! Today we continue our holiday season specials with the legend of the talking animals! Have you ever heard of the legend of how animals gain the power of speech on Christmas Eve? Listen on to learn more!

    Click here to listen to the music referenced in this episode:

    • Orientis Partibus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yn--eGxF8p4
    • The Friendly Beasts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9A2ypZcRD1w

    **TRIGGER WARNINGS FOR THIS EPISODE**

    Animal abuse, murder, death.

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    References:

    • Mental Floss Article: Talk is Sheep: Behind the Christmas Eve Myth that animals speak at Midnight: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/72843/how-talking-animals-became-christmas-legend

    • Wikipedia article on: THe Night the Animals Talked: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Night_the_Animals_Talked

    • The Krakow Post: https://www.krakowpost.com/18439/2017/12/polish-animals-talk-christmas

    • Lancaster Farming News: https://www.lancasterfarming.com/country-life/family/how-familiar-are-you-with-these-christmas-legends/article_9f6e8062-173c-5b45-b069-c16c32992e9a.html
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    41 分