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#712: Compounding returns on your marketing campaigns with Chris O'Neill, GrowthLoop 31:22

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If your marketing grew like a dividend-reinvestment plan, would you still let a quarterly target dictate every decision? Agility requires stacking returning gains faster than the market changes—think compound interest, but for marketing campaigns. Today we’re going to talk about the Compound Marketing Engine, agentic AI, and why “data-driven” still needs greater adoption among leaders. To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Chris O'Neill, CEO of GrowthLoop. About Chris O'Neill Chris O’Neill is CEO of GrowthLoop and a board director at Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS). His 25+ year career includes leadership roles at Google Canada, Evernote, and Xero, and board experience at Tim Hortons. As an advisor and investor, his portfolio includes Koho, Plus AI, and Neeva (acquired by Snowflake). Chris lives in Northern California with his wife, two children, and their dog Teddy. Chris O'Neill on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/croneill/ Resources GrowthLoop: https://www.growthloop.com https://www.growthloop.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow Catch the future of e-commerce at eTail Boston, August 11-14, 2025. Register now: https://bit.ly/etailboston and use code PARTNER20 for 20% off for retailers and brands Don't Miss MAICON 2025, October 14-16 in Cleveland - the event bringing together the brights minds and leading voices in AI. Use Code AGILE150 for $150 off registration. Go here to register: https://bit.ly/agile150 " Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstrom Don't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.show Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company…

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A paranormal podcast released every #SpookyWednesday where Kala and Brittany discuss haunted locations, paranormal encounters, and creepy objects! And then rate them on their Skeptic Scale of "Para" to "Normal"! Check out our website at https://www.leftofskeptic.com to submit your listener story, check out our episode map, or read our sources! For information on our social media, sponsors, and all others visit https://linktr.ee/leftofskeptic

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Episode 234: Supersonic Bar Mascot 50:03

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Happy Spooky Wednesday, friends! As you know, we love beer! And this week, Brittany is diving into a haunted brewery—what a perfect subject! We're exploring the eerie charm of Oozlefinch Beers & Blending , nestled on historic Fort Monroe in Virginia. This craft brewery isn’t just known for its inventive brews and beachside vibes—it’s also steeped in ghostly lore. With a name inspired by a mythical bird said to haunt military forts, Oozlefinch embraces its spooky side with beers like the Lady in White , a tribute to one of the resident spirits. From sour ales to porters, their lineup is as spirited as the stories behind them. So kick back, crack open a brew, and listen to Brittany tell you all about this haunted hideaway where history, hops, and hauntings collide.…

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Episode 233: A tale as old as time... 45:00

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Happy Spooky Wednesday, friends! This week, Kala is telling us all about the Pennhurst State School and Hospital in Spring City, Pennsylvania. This property is infamous for its controversial history and the ghostly tales that linger long after it closed. When it opened, Pennhurst was considered a model facility. When it closed, it was because Pennhurst violated the human rights of the people living there. Over nearly eight decades, more than 10,000 people lived at Pennhurst, any many died on the property. The ghosts of those who suffered on the grounds still seem to haunt the property to this day.…

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Episode 232: I’m not a Cheesman, I’m a Cheese Man 41:28

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Happy Spooky Wednesday, friends! This week, Brittany tells us all about CHEESE MAN PARK! Wait, that can’t be right. Oh… yeah. Chessman Park! In Denver, Colorado! Long ago, this beautiful public park was a cemetery, and it is said to be haunted by the spirits of those who were either poorly exhumed and relocated or left behind during the cemetery's conversion to a picnic spot. When you take your family on a nice visit to the pavilion, will you encounter feelings of unease, disembodied whispers, shadow figures, or any other paranormal phenomena? Or, worse… would you encounter the Cheese Man? Just kidding. There is no Cheese Man. But the rest is still pretty freaking spooky.…

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Episode 231: Is it a ghost? Is it a zombie? Either way, no thanks! 39:36

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Happy Spooky Wednesday, friends! We’re covering one of Kala’s favorite subjects this week: a spooky road! Kala is talking all about Zombie Road. This path in Wildwood, Missouri is renowned for its alleged paranormal activity and associated ghost stories. The trail, which was originally a road named Lawler Ford Road, is said to be haunted by various spectral figures, including Confederate soldiers, children, cranky old women, and industrial workers. Visitors have reported seeing ghostly apparitions, shadow figures, and hearing unexplained cries. If you visit it at night you’re sure to be in for a spooky experience, and also possibly a trespassing ticket. Good luck!…

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Episode 230: Ain't nobody like Mr. Nobody 42:44

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Happy Spooky Wednesday, dear listeners! If our subject this week sounds ominous, that’s because it is! Brittany tells us all about the Black Monk of Pontefract. The bulk of this haunting occurred in England during the 1970s and 1980s. This ordinary-looking home was plagued by extraordinary events brought on by an entity known as “Fred.” While the haunting seemed standard enough, it eventually escalated and seemed targeted specifically at the family's daughter. While the activity had come and gone throughout the years, now that the home is available for paranormal investigation, it seems like the otherworldly activity is documented enough that it would be hard to dispute!…

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Episode 229: Were the skeptics right? 38:02

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Happy Spooky Wednesday, everyone! This week we're diving into the controversy of Ed and Lorraine Warren. We've covered some of their most famous cases here on Left of Skeptic, but each time they seem to be tinged with a bit of disbelief. We'd love to believe that everything we're told is true, but when the Warren name is attached, we have to have our doubts. Ed and Lorraine's legacy is fraught with allegations of lies, abuse, and scandal. In this episode, we list two specific cases that they investigated that seem to be, pretty clearly, hoaxes. But since both of them have since passed on, we're left with testimony of the people who knew them to either praise or condemn their character. Take a listen for yourself and let us know what you think. If you hear that an investigation was conducted by the Warrens, are you more or less likely to believe what you hear?…

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Episode 228: Warren Shadiness 31:58

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Happy Spooky Wednesday, folks! We're bringing you yet another Ed and Lorraine Warren haunting this week as Kala tells us all about the Smurl Family Haunting. This is considered the Warrens' final investigation, and it is the inspiration for the upcoming movie The Conjuring: Last Rites. For over a decade, the Smurl Family experienced haunting activity that started out harmlessly enough, but it eventually escalated to violence. After being ignored by the Catholic church, they turned to the only people they thought could handle it: Ed and Lorraine Warren. But was this a legitimate investigation, or was it just the Warrens taking advantage of a traumatized family in hopes for more publicity? Let us know what you think.…

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Episode 227: That Beyond-The-Grave-Passive-Aggressive Family Drama 46:09

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Happy Spooky Wednesday, dear listeners! This week is a classic style haunting as Brittany tells us all about the West Virginia Penitentiary AKA the Moundsville Penitentiary. With just under 1,000 documented deaths in the prison's history, it is no surprise that some spirits still lurk here long after operations have stopped. It's now a tourist attraction, museum, training facility, and filming location - people have experienced all sorts of paranormal activity within its walls. You may encounter the Shadow Man, who is believed to be a former prisoner and is said to be able to disappear through walls. Or you could feel the icy cold breath of the faceless man on your neck as he approaches you. There are other classic haunting signs as well, such as apparitions, cold spots, and strange noises. Would you dare take one of their haunted tours and experience the haunting for yourself?…

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Episode 226: Ghosted from the Neck Up 39:54

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Happy Spooky Wednesday, friends! This week we have a subject request from Kala's mama! Annapolis, Maryland, was founded in 1649. This makes it over 375 years old. An old town has a lot of history, and that history can include ghost stories and local legends. Kala talks about three different locations in this Maryland city that are known by the locals to be a little spooky! The Middleton Tavern dates back to 1740 and is believed to be haunted by a few different ghosts. One has been spotted in the dining rooms on the first floor and wears Revolutionary War-era clothing, peeking out the window toward the water. Other haunting reports here include shadowy figures, furniture that moves by itself, wall lanterns that turn upside down, and dinnerware getting thrown around. It's a server's worst nightmare. People staying overnight at the Governor Calvert House have reported many sightings of otherworldly spirits, but no stories are as creepy as the stories of their ghost who sticks around just because he likes to watch people undress. *blech* And one local legend will definitely send chills up your spine: The Headless Ghost of Cornhill Street. After being murdered by his younger brother, this apparition now wanders the street looking for anyone to help him find his missing appendage. Maryland is known for its rich history and many haunted locations, and these stories are just more proof that we need to plan a trip out to the East Coast!…

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Episode 225: A doll FULL of DEMONS? No thank you... 43:29

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Happy Spooky Wednesday, folks! Have you heard the latest controversy rocking the paranormal world? SOMEONE LOST ANNABELLE! Well, allegedly. TikTok and other social media platforms are buzzing with claims that the infamous haunted doll has mysteriously vanished while on her U.S. tour. And wherever she’s been, chaos seems to follow—fires, escaped convicts, and some seriously bad luck. Meanwhile, the person currently in possession of Annabelle ( haha, puns ) swears she’s never left his sight, but the internet remains skeptical. If only she could use her supernatural powers for good instead of… whatever this is. Curious about what’s actually going on with Annabelle but don’t want to wade through endless articles and speculation? Good news—Brittany did all the research so you don’t have to! Tune in this week to get the full breakdown on the eerie rumors, the strange events linked to Annabelle, and whether there’s more to this mystery than meets the eye.…

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Episode 224: Who you gonna call? Dan Aykroyd! 32:51

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Happy Spooky Wednesday! Are you involved in a family business? So is the famous actor Dan Aykroyd! But his family business has nothing to do with Hollywood, and everything to do with the supernatural. It turns out all that ghost hunting jargon used in the Ghostbusters movies comes from a place of experience. Beginning with his great-grandfather, members of the Aykroyd family have been communicating with spirits since the early 1900s. Now Dan his continuing on his family legacy, using his fame to bring their research to the public! This is a family we'd love to hang out with.…

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Episode 223: Ooh-wee-ooh, I look just like Buddy Holly 41:14

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Happy Spooky Wednesday, everyone! We're still coming down from the Homegrown Music Festival high, so let's keep things rolling with some haunted music venues. This week Kala's got 5 haunted venues from around the United States: House of Blues (Chicago, Illinois) Ryman Auditorium (Nashville, Tennessee) The Rave/Eagles Club (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) The Rapids Theater (Niagara Falls, New York) Roseland Theater (Portland, Oregon) While some seem to have more "proof" than others, all five venues have stories from staff and music lovers with paranormal encounters. Have you seen anything at these locations? Do you have a favorite music venue with ghosts of its own? Let us know! If there's anything we love more than the supernatural, it's local music!…

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Episode 222: Stay Out of the Forest 40:22

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Happy Spooky Wednesday, you beautiful people. You’ve heard of the Bermuda Triangle and the Alaska Triangle, but did you know there’s a Bennington Triangle? In Southwestern Vermont, a string of mysterious disappearances happened between 1945 and 1950. With very few pieces of evidence, these disappearances remain unsolved. Could it be a portal, a Sasquatch-like creature, or Aliens? The disappearances have stopped, so this may forever remain unsolved! So while the Bermuda triangle got a lot of airtime during the 90s, perhaps, the polygon we should have feared most was in our own backyard… or, you know, in Vermont.…

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Episode 221: Aren't we all a little Grumpy Man? 49:48

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Happy Spooky Wednesday! This week we have two locations with very similar names. Inspired by her recent trip to the UK, Kala talks about The Golden Fleece in York. This old building is one of the most haunted inns in York, and the ghosts like to move furniture in the middle of the night. How annoying. And that brought her to The Golden Lamb in Ohio, where a man accidentally died after trying to show how someone could accidentally set off a gun… by accidentally setting off a gun into his stomach. How annoying. These are come certified baaaaaa-d ass hauntings. 🤣…

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Episode 220: Call the Exorcist, Uncle Todd's ghost needs a girlfriend 31:43

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Happy Spooky Wednesday, dear listeners! When people think of ghost stories, they usually think of specific time periods. For example, the mid to late 19th century, when spiritualism was at its peak. Or the 70s and 80s, when Satanic Panic was spreading. But what if we told you that ghost stories go back much further than that? Brittany is about to tell you all some ancient ghost stories, and these stories are creepy! This is just further evidence that belief in the paranormal is nothing new... It's very, very old. Just because you can't see it, doesn't mean it isn't there. Just ask Dr. Finkel.…

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Episode 219: Drink up, witches! 38:44

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Happy Spooky Wednesday, folks! We're talking about two of Kala's favorite subjects this week: witches and beer. For thousands of years, the process of creating beer and other fermented beverages was a household task, and so it was mostly done by women. By the Middle Ages, these women (called brewsters or alewives) were taking that excess foamy, golden liquid and selling it in the local marketplaces! #GirlBoss But eventually the men weren't as excited about their success, and that's when things started to go downhill. How does this relate to witches, you might ask? I guess you'll have to listen to find out.…

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Episode 218: I'm not SUPERstitious, I'm just a little stitious 36:32

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Happy Spooky Wednesday! Our story this week is a drama nerd's dream! 🎭 Brittany is diving headfirst into the world of theater superstitions. Thespians have always been dramatic (pun intended), and what brings more drama than whispered rumors of potential tragedy? So if you're going to be working on a stage production, be ready to hear all about what you can (and more importantly, CAN'T) do. Don't tell someone 'good luck.' Never leave the theater entirely dark. Learn what words to avoid. The list goes on and on...…

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Episode 217: Conspiracy theorists always be conspiracy theorizing 1:29:23

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Happy Spooky Wednesday, dear listeners! We’re heading in a new direction this week and exploring conspiracy theories! Let’s start with the “mother of all conspiracy theories” and have Kala tell you all about the JFK assassination. Well, not all about it. This goes so deep that it would take too long. So instead she’s gonna tell you a lot about the JFK assassination. The 35th U.S. President, John F. Kennedy, was shot in Dallas over 60 years ago. Theories have swirled around this national tragedy for decades. Though the official report said it was the fault of a lone gunman, the public is not so convinced. Was it the CIA? The mafia? The Secret Service? The Vice President? Take a listen and let us know what you think! Editor's Note: That episode of Bones that Brittany was talking about was The Proof in the Pudding | Season 5, Episode 12…

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Episode 216: Friend Soup 45:29

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Happy Spooky Wednesday, folks! This week Brittany is going to tell you all about the Dauphine Orleans Hotel in the New Orleans French Quarter. Considered one of the most haunted places to stay in the state, this hotel has been crafted from a number of historical buildings. As a result, a wide variety of ghosts haunt the location. Will you encounter the ghostly bride? The long-gone soldier? Will you catch an apparition in the square? Or will you see something move on its own in the bar? If the reviews are correct, you’re definitely going to see something! Alternate titles that were considered: Episode 216: Two men in a tub Episode 216: Ghosts are friendly, reasonable parking rates.…

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Episode 215: Smelly rooms and bad vibes 46:38

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Happy Spooky Wednesday! This week Kala's going to tell us all about the Magnolia Hotel in Seguin, Texas. Built in the mid-1800s as a two-room log cabin. It quickly became a hotel, stagecoach stop, and social hub of the area. The building had been in poor repair for a number of years, but in the last decade, new owners have started to fix it up as a nice Bed & Breakfast AND a haunted tour spot. There are many newspaper and magazine articles as well as social media posts where people recount the many paranormal encounters they experienced in the building. It's been visited by Watcher's Ghost Files, The Daytripper, Ghost Brothers, and many more! While there are many skeptics who believe the owners might be ramping things up for publicity, with this many first-hand accounts, we have to believe there's SOMETHING spooky going on here.…

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Episode 214: The Swedish Chef explains glitches in the Matrix 33:55

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Happy Spooky Wednesday, friends! This week Brittany is bringing you the story of the Vardøger - a kind of spirit or paranormal experience (depending on who you ask). Often confused with things like déjà vu, it makes you feel like you experienced something before it happens! It’s described as a precursor spirit. It imitates an individual’s actions, characteristics, and even physical appearance before their actual arrival. Have you ever heard your partner walk into a room and turn on the TV? But when you go into the room, they’re not there and the TV is off? And then 15 minutes later they come home and turn on the TV? You might have been Vardøger-ed. It sounds pretty harmless, but we’re pretty sure it’s an experience that would be very creepy if it happened to you.…

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Episode 213: Don't fjord the river, okay? 44:09

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Happy Spooky Wednesday, everyone! Have you ever heard a local legend that grows so wildly over time that no one knows its origins? That's what we're talking about this week with the legend of Char Man in the Ojai Valley in California. While most of the origin stories seem to be born from the horrific 1948 wildfire, the story of why Char Man exists varies from tale to tale. The one thing they can seem to agree on is that there is the ghost of a strange man who chases the locals away from his bridge due to some tragedy in his life. But is this really a ghost? Or a local hermit who just wants teenagers to leave his property alone? Or is there an even sadder tale at work here?…

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Episode 212: Boys Night! Boys Night! Boys Night! 50:15

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Happy Spooky Wednesday, folks! We’re discussing The Olde Pink House in Savannah, GA this week. This extremely popular restaurant exists in a building that has been around for over 250 years. And it’s collected some ghosts along the way, most of which seem to be the family that lived there even before the American Revolution. Who will you encounter if you decide to pop in for an evening of enjoyment? The Revolutionary War soldier? The bitter woman who wants you to get out of her bathroom? The children running amok in the basement? Better stop by and find out!Editor's Note: I wanted to call this one Episode 212: You know what they say… with great power comes great opportunities to use the free labor of enslaved individuals to continue to grow one's own wealth through a variety of business ventures. But it was simply too long.…

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Episode 211: The Devil's Lettuce 43:14

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Happy Spooky Wednesday, everybody! Thank you very much to Kortenie for the listener request this week! Kala's going to tell you all about Devil's Island in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Some say that Casper Henneberry, a resident of Devils Island, saw the Devil in the form of a halibut. Yup. You read that right... Devil Fish. The next day, he was found drowned. There have also been reports of ghostly apparitions, strange fires, and other unexplained phenomena. It turns out this isn't the only location in Halifax Harbor with strange occurances. McNabs Island has a bunch of strange local legends associated with the land. And St. Paul's Church has an odd anomaly in one of its windows. Is this Canadian town cursed? Is it just so old that it can't help but have a few ghosts? Are we really buying the story about the Devil Fish? Guess you'll have to listen to find out!…

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Episode 210: Everybody be giving Shirley side-eye 41:40

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Happy Spooky Wednesday, folks! Are you ready for a story that’s sure to shiver your timbers? We hope so! Because Brittany is about to tell you all about the Battersea Poltergeist. In the 1950s, a family in Battersea, London began experiencing strange noises, flying objects, and unexplained fires. Yeah. That’s right. More fires. This ghost (who the family named Donald) became BIG NEWS in the UK and was even discussed in Parliament. But was it real? Or the imaginings of a teenage girl? Considering this took away more than a decade of her life, we’re tempted to believe her.…

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Episode 209: Wisconsin! Stop setting everything on fire! 51:03

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Happy Spooky Wednesday! Thank you for celebrating our 4-year pod-iversary with us! This is our first episode with our new format, and Kala is talking all about haunted roads in Wisconsin. One of the most famous legends is that of The Phantom Hitchhiker of Hwy 12 in Baraboo. He's been seen many times by drivers late at night. No one knows who he is or why he's there. And if you see him once, you'll likely see him again just a few miles down the road. Other spooky stretches of pavement include: The Jogger and the Ghosts Cats of Jay Road The strange phenomena on Callan Road (AKA Witch Road) near Fond du Lac in Rosendale Spirits of roadkill on Paradise Road in Jefferson Old Man Weary, Spectral Cars, and other unexplained occurrences on Weary Road near Evansville This episode is sure to make you question your next Midwest road trip. This leaves us wondering why Wisconsin has so many spooky roads. Is it the only state like this, or is there more to worry about when traveling across the country?…

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Episode 208: Jack the Ripper 1:35:34

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Happy Spooky Wednesday, folks! We're wrapping up 2025 True Crime January with Jack the Ripper, one of the biggest unknowns in the genre. And we've got a special guest joining us for the occasion: Sean Moria! That's right, Kala's husband hopped in the studio to discuss the unidentified serial killer who terrorized the Whitechapel district of London in 1888. Considered one of the greatest mysteries of the past, Jack the Ripper has inspired many shows, movies, and music in pop culture (including Sean's band Gnarwals ). Is the identity of the killer the only mystery here? Or have these tragic events brought about some of the ghosts who wander the London streets? Important Timestamps: When Brittany starts her story (we've got a decently long intro this week): 7:30 or possibly 12:04 When Kala starts her story (skip the True Crime bits): 51:00 or possibly 55:30…

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Episode 207: Fox Hollow Farm 1:04:45

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Happy Spooky Wednesday! We're continuing our True Crime January with the location known as Fox Hollow Farm, formerly owned by the infamous serial killer Herb Baumeister. Baumeister, despite appearing to be an average family-minded businessman, murdered several men and disposed of their bodies right in the yard where his children played. When it seemed he was going to be caught, he left and took his own life. The tragedies he inflicted have left people to believe that the land he owned is now haunted, but there doesn’t seem to be much evidence to support it. So is it actually haunted and the ghosts just aren’t showing themselves? Or is this human nature to apply the paranormal to a place of darkness? And that’s the case, why do we do it?…

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Episode 206: Los Feliz Murder House 1:16:25

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Happy Spooky Wednesday! We’re in our third week of True Crime January, and we’re covering the Los Feliz Murder House. In 1959, a doctor murdered his wife, attacked his child, and then took his own life. And the house has been cursed ever since! Or has it? Decades of the home sitting seemingly unused has led to urban legends and ghost stories. But is there any truth behind these tales? Or is it just the wild imagination of a community still unable to understand the tragedy? For more information, check the AMAZING docu-pod: thelosfelizmurdermansion.com…

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Episode 205: Lizzie Borden took an axe... 1:23:59

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Happy Spooky Wednesday, everyone! For our second week of True Crime January, we are covering one of the most infamous murder cases in United States history. The Borden Murders of 1892 resulted in the notorious trial of Lizzie Borden. Even though she was acquitted of the crimes, a nursery rhyme asserting that she killed her father and stepmother followed her for the rest of her life and decades after her passing. And it seems like this infamy may be feeding the haunting in not one, but TWO locations! Does her ghost really hop between the two homes? Or do people just want to believe there is a ghost because of this heinousness of the crime?…

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Episode 204: The Cecil Hotel 1:01:58

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Happy Spook Wednesday, everyone! And Happy True Crime January! This week, we are talking about The Cecil Hotel, which has... let's say... not the best history when it comes to the folks who have stayed there. But is it HAUNTED? A certain ghost TV show host by the name of Bagans-Liar-Liar-Pants-On-Fire certainly thinks it is, but let's see what Kala has to say about it. Editor's Note: The John Cusack movie is 1408, not 1308. I knew it sounded off...…

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Episode 203: “Anti-Santa Shadow Daddy” 1:08:50

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Happy Spooky Holiday Wednesday, dear friends! We’ve got a Christmas spectacular for you this year! Kala talks about Mari Lwyd. This is essentially a creepy hobby horse used for drunken caroling. It’s every ex goth kid’s Christmas dream! Then Brittany tells the tale of Père Fouettard. This French Anti-Santa travels along with Old Saint Nick punishing naughty children. He basically looks like Santa, but kinda dirty and in black instead of red. An ex-goth kid’s Christmas dream. And we end the whole episode sharing some spooky Christmas Reddit stories that are sure to have you closing the blinds before you crawl into bed on Christmas night. We hope you all have a safe and happy holiday!…

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Episode 202: "Let's all hold hands, here on the subway..." 56:33

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Happy Spooky Wednesday, everyone! We’ve got some classic Brittany and Kala stories for you this week! First, Kala brings on the ghostly transportation! The Phantom Train of Marshall Pass in Colorado hasn’t been seen in over 100 years, but it’s one spooky story you don’t want to miss. And the Silver Train of Stockholm may be more weird than scary, but it’s definitely interesting. Then Brittany does a call back to one of her absolute favorite subjects... Past Lives! While there is no earthly reason these children should be recalling events from decades before they were even born, they are adamant that they do. And the accuracy of their recollections means we have a hard time questioning them.…

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Episode 201: “He sure is Naddi” 1:10:00

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Happy Spooky Wednesday! We’re starting out this week with a listener request about a very interesting museum: The Iceland Phallological Museum. You read that right. It’s a museum all about penises. One exhibit focuses on the “units” of different cryptids and folklore creatures. Now our question isn’t, “Are these creatures real?” Our question has become, “Are these weenies real?” And Brittany talks about the supposedly most haunted home in Jamaica, The Rose Hall Great House. According to legend Annie Palmer, the "White Witch of Rose Hall", is said to haunt the grounds of the former sugar plantation. She murdered her husbands and tortured enslaved people. But how much of the Palmer legend is true?…

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Episode 200: "Wolf Mafia 2026!" 2:11:39

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Happy Spooky Wednesday! We are celebrating our 200th episode this week with special guests Kara Babcock and Stephanie Chow of Prophecy Girls: A Buffy Rewatch Podcast ! In case you missed it, they joined us for our 100th episode, where we talked all about vampires. What goes best with vampires? Werewolves. These shapeshifting creatures look human by day, but on the nights where a full moon shines, their animal side takes over! These cryptids have been discussed for years, and the lore varies from culture to culture. We're here to discuss their origins, sightings over the years, and that burning question: "Why are werewolves so hot?" We want to thank you all for being with us for 200 episodes! We can't wait for more! ______________________________________________________________________ Kara's Book Recommendations: Bitten | Kelley Armstrong Grandmistress of paranormal fantasy Kelley Armstrong brings a werewolf story like no other. Elena is a werewolf trying to make it work with a normal human guy, but when her Pack Alpha summons her, she has no choice but to leave Toronto and travel to New York to confront him and the werewolf who bit her. Soulless | Gail Carriger First in the Parasol Protectorate series. This is an alternative Victorian England where the supernatural is not only real but openly acknowledged. As the series goes on, the protagonist ends up married to a werewolf member of the peerage. There’s some Alpha-type romance stuff happening. Autumn Bones | Jacqueline Carey Second in the Agent of Hel trilogy sees the protagonist at the vertex of a love angle with a werewolf and a ghoul, both hot as hell. This is one of the more explicit series I have read, and it’s a great story of Norse mythology meets the Midwest (Lake Michigan area). Kitty and the Midnight Hour | Carrie Vaughn The eponymous Kitty Norville is a werewolf with a midnight radio show. A member of an abusive pack, Kitty ends up in conflict with the local vampire Master, and all hell breaks loose. Sisters Red | Jackson Pearce Little Red Riding Hood retelling about sisters who slay werewolves. Scarlett and Rosie March are young when a werewolf kills their grandmother, leaving them orphaned and virtually alone in the world. Sam and Dean vibes, people. Empire of Wild | Cherie Dimaline Métis author Cherie Dimaline brings us a retelling of the legend of the rougarou. Set off the shores of Georgian Bay, this book is about a woman looking for her missing husband. Her latest clue is a charismatic cult leader whose machismo is as mysterious as it is deadly.…

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Episode 199: "Go SPORTS!" 53:54

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Happy Spooky Wednesday, folks! We're going classic this week with a haunted university and hospital. Kala talks about the University of Portland in Oregon, which has several spooky locations on campus. If you head to the oldest building, you might run into the teenage ghost who drowned in the river. If performing arts are more your thing, you may run into the specter of a young girl who likes to hang out in the theater. If you go for a walk on the grounds, be prepared to hear the footsteps of an angry old man who did not like the Catholic Church. There's something around every corner here! Then Brittany tells us all about St. Alban's Sanatorium in Radford, Virginia. We all know the horrid story of all these old hospitals, but for this location that's where the horror ended, not where it began. The land was host to a terrible war and a preparatory school from hell. When a location includes THREE stories that could cause a haunting on their own, you know that the ghosts are really there.…

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Episode 198: "Sky Drama" 1:16:09

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Happy Spooky Wednesday, dears! We’ve got extraterrestrials and the Wild Wild West for you this week. Kala talks about former United States President Jimmy Carter’s UFO experience, as well as the stories from past US presidents. Is the government really hiding something? If so, they don’t seem to be hiding it very well. Then Brittany covers Big Nose Kate’s Saloon in Tombstone, Arizona. Neither host is particularly thrilled about the description Kate has been given, but we both agree that Kate has lived an eventful and interesting life. Her life was so wild that it seems it couldn’t be contained within our mortal plane, because she (and some friends) have decided to stick around and bother poor service workers even after death.…

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Episode 197: "High Fae Minnesotan Smut" 1:12:47

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Happy Spooky Wednesday, everyone! This week we’ve got two stories that will leave you wondering, "Are humans cursed or blessed?" Kala starts by discussing Anthropodermic bibliopegy—the practice of binding books in human skin. At its peak during the Victorian era, many of these volumes still exist in museums, colleges, and private collections today. How to handle these books, though, has been a matter of debate for years, and it doesn’t seem like the debate is going to end anytime soon. Then Brittany talks about the (much nicer) Third Man Syndrome. This phenomenon happens when humans are in life-or-death situations. People feel the presence of a being that, while not actually there, calms and assists them in their time of need. Is this the human brain playing tricks under stress? A religious experience? Helpful spirits? We may never know, but it’s certainly a heck of a lot more pleasant to think about than books wrapped in human leather. Editor's Note: The highwaymen that Brittany was thinking of were the Harpe Brothers... and they were awful.…

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Episode 196: “Molly Brown’s Air BnB” 1:08:22

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Happy Spooky Wednesday, sweet listeners! This week, we’re back to our regularly scheduled programming with two salty little tales. Kala talks about The Saltair near Salt Lake City in Utah. This concert venue has been rebuilt twice after the previous buildings were destroyed by fire and dilapidation. Oddly enough the ghosts seem to be the result of its more recent life, and not the spirits of the building in its heyday. Then Brittany discusses the Molly Brown House in Denver, Colorado. Molly Brown was an absolute badass who is best known for surviving the sinking of the Titanic. But she should be known for so much more. Her philanthropy and ability to make her fellow rich folks give up 'the goods' make us wish we could meet her in person. While she’s long gone, you can still take a tour of her old mansion where you just might catch a glimpse of her in the afterlife.…

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Episode 195: Sorry about the whistling. 1:07:00

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Content warning: Kala’s story this week includes some discussion of suicide. If you wish to skip this topic, jump to Brittany’s story at 42:08. Happy Spooky Wednesday and HAPPY HALLOWEEN, EVERYONE! It's our final week of Urban Legends October, and we have two stories to get you into the holiday mood. First, Kala talks about Lavender Town Syndrome. According to urban legend, this level in the first two Pokémon GameBoy games led over 200 people to commit suicide. Was it the music or the sad content? Is it a conspiracy that Nintendo is trying to cover up? Or is the whole thing made up? And Brittany tells us about the legend of The Whistler. In this creepy story, a person heard whistling as a child, then the exact same whistling again 2 years later in a completely different place. That’s not too creepy, right? It gets weirder. As an adult, they hear the same whistling AGAIN, on a camping trip with their girlfriend - causing them to look further into what this could be… Once he had an idea of what might be going on, that’s when the creepiness really began.…

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Episode 194: "I play Rod Stewart to save money" 1:16:56

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Happy Spooky Wednesday, dear listeners! We’ve got a treat for you! The return of special guest, Adam Herman! He joins us for Spooky Game week of Urban Legends October, where we discuss The Midnight Game. While other cursed games we’ve talked about in the past have various rewards, this game only has one prize if you win: your life. Which has us all wondering why you’d ever play in the first place? Apparently the lack of a proper trophy has never stopped people from trying it in the past. So the question is: Are you willing to play a deadly game for only bragging rights? Or are you smart? And of course, don't forget this universal truth... playing Rod Stewart will get you better gas mileage.…

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Episode 193: "Sorry, Mitch." 1:00:51

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Happy Spooky Wednesday! We are at the midpoint of our 4th Urban Legends October, and we have some creepypastas sure to keep you up at night! Unless you’re like us, these stories will help you sleep like a baby. First up, Kala talks about the internet legend known as Eyeless Jack. This creature in a hoodie, mask, and deep voids for eyes is coming to steal your internal organs! While the original creepypasta may not have been particularly well written, that hasn’t stopped his legend from spreading all across the internet. Eyeless Jack is over a decade old, but Brittany has new a tale that we feel might become a creepypasta legend. The Job Offer provides insight to what lengths people will go to make sure they can pay their rent. Red flags be damned. When other employers won’t pay you a living wage, you gotta do what you gotta do.…

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Episode 192: "Give me a Cryptid over a Phantom Menagerie any day" 1:05:41

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Happy Spooky Wednesday, ghouls and zombies! We are in our second week of Urban Legends October and this week we are featuring legends from Scotland! First up, Kala talks about the myths known as Selkies and Kelpies. They are both shapeshifting creatures known for haunting the waters, but have very different temperaments. While stories of the Selkies portray them as sweet creatures who encounter tragic circumstances, Kelpies are malevolent creatures who create tragic circumstances. And Brittany tells us the tale of A75 Kinmount Straight, also known as “The Ghost Road.” If you dare to travel this highway, beware that humans (and possibly chickens, wild cats, dogs, and phantoms?) may run out in front of your vehicle at any given moment. But you don’t have to worry about a crash because when you pull over, you will find they were never actually there (OooooOooo... spooky...). Many a lorry driver have shared their stories... and we're pretty sure this is a road we will never want to drive down. If not because of the ghosts, it’s because of ✨anxiety ✨.…

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Episode 191: “Wife Poisons Husband with Candy” 1:20:38

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Happy Spooky Wednesday, and Happy Urban Legends October, everyone! We’ve got two stories that are perfect for putting you in the mood for the Halloween season. Kala tells the tale of Stingy Jack, the origin story for Jack O’ Lanterns. When Jack ticked off the Devil by tricking him one too many times, he was forced to wander the afterlife for eternity, never entering Heaven or Hell, with only the light of a fire inside a turnip to light his way. How in the heck does this become the spooky carved pumpkins we know today? Once combined with other folk tales and natural progression of traditions, you will see. And Brittany tells us all about Clara Crane AKA The Candy Lady. The reason for her nickname is not so sweet. After the tragic death of her daughter, she blamed her husband and used sweets to take her revenge. Later on, kids started disappearing. It turns out mystery candy had been showing up with notes from “The Candy Lady” asking if they could come out and play. The ones that did weren’t seen again. How much of this story is truth, and how much is urban legend? This story will make sure you never take candy from strangers.…

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Episode 190: "I'm a professional Skeptic" 1:11:44

45 weeks yang lalu1:11:44

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Happy Spooky Wednesday, everyone! We have an iconic episode this week, because we’re covering two absolute icons. First up, Kala talks about Joan Crawford, who may have been haunted and/or haunted others. There is no denying her impact in Hollywood, but has she remained past her death? When her estranged daughter’s classic movie “Mommie Dearest” was filmed, the set was plagued with strange activity, especially around the actress who was set to play Crawford in the film. But it turns out the paranormal activity may have existed before Crawford passed. And Brittany talks about the only sea monster to rival Nessie: Champ of Lake Champlain. This creature is known around the world. And while many places write off these beings as explorers mistaking fish for something more sinister, the evidence for Champ is more compelling than most! Evidence so bananas that you may be able to see it on Netflix before you know it! We end the episode with two intriguing listener stories! Make sure to join us next week for the start of our fourth annual Urban Legends October!…

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