You've probably seen it on Ghost Hunters, or Unsolved Mysteries, or one of the million other spooky shows like that. Of course they've all visited Myrtles Plantation -- it's super haunted! Or is it?This week, we're curious about Victorian mourn

Surprise Skulls are Never Appreciated

Oct 21st, 2021 1h

Spooky Season continues, with one of the most famous murder trials in history: Lizzie Borden! What really happened to Andrew and Abby Borden, and why does this case still fascinate us, almost 130 years later? We'll also talk about Lizzie's post

Every State Should Have a State Demon

Oct 14th, 2021 40m 39s

Zasha just moved to New Jersey, and what's one thing New Jersey has that no other state does: An Official State Demon! That's right, this week we're talking about the Jersey Devil. Welcome to Spooky Season.Our Curious Cocktail this week is the

Muppet Girl Summer And All That Jazz

May 27th, 2021 54m

True crime has always been a thing. Back in the 1920s, all of Chicago was obsessed with the celebrity criminals of Murderess Row -- so obsessed that a Chicago Tribune reporter wrote a play about them, which became the 1975 musical Chicago, and

Do You Speak Monkey?

May 19th, 2021 47m 9s

Marina Chapman's first memory is of being kidnapped and left alone in the jungle. She learned how to survive in the jungle (with some help from a pack of local monkeys), and then things started to get worse. Hear the wild, terrifying, and someh

His Tiny Little Beak Can Only Carry So Much

May 12th, 2021 29m 54s

We look at three stories of hummingbird folklore from around the world. Our Curious Cocktail this week is Hummingbird Nectar: a punch made from rum, cranberry juice, pineapple juice, a bit of grenadine and hibiscus bitters. It's bright red and

If You're a Man in Your 50s, Your Name Isn't V-Dog

May 5th, 2021 53m 36s

What happens when an indigenous woman goes missing? Because of the systems built by our government, almost nothing! Tune in this week for the heartbreaking and infuriating story of Ashley Loring Heavy Runner, her family advocates, and the syste

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We'll Be Back

Apr 15th, 2021 58s

We're taking April off to regroup, get vaccinated, and put together more exciting stories for you. See you in May!

Thank You, Colonizers, for that Bull$h!t

Mar 31st, 2021 36m 27s

We look at the story of La Llorona, the Weeping Woman of Mexico -- from her Aztec roots to her role in modern society. Our Curious Cocktail this week is from MuyBuenoCookbook.com: La Llorona -- Shake 3 ounces Pisco Brandy, 1 ounce fresh lime ju

Look at Me, I'm Milling Peat!

Mar 24th, 2021 47m 22s

This week, we travel to Ireland to meet the Cashel Man, a bog body and the oldest fleshed mummy found in Europe. We also talk a little about the human sacrifice of ancient kings of Ireland, so that's cool, too.Our Curious Cocktail this week is

That's a Lot of Spark Plugs

Mar 10th, 2021 39m 19s

The Art Deco luxury building at 57 West 57th Street in New York City was once home to a sanatarium, but that's not even the scary part. Tune in for a story of inherited wealth, infidelity, and murder -- right here in New York.Our Curious Cockta

Hallelujah, It's Raining Blood

Mar 3rd, 2021 39m 56s

Our story this week is about the day it rained blood onto Mrs Kit Lasater and her farm in North Carolina. What caused it? Nobody knows, but science says it was real blood.Your Curious Cocktail this week is a Blood in the Field: Squeeze 1oz blo

Imagine Her Etsy Shop

Feb 24th, 2021 45m 57s

This week we've got the story of a woman who would do anything to protect her son and break her mother's curse, including human sacrifice. This episode has everything: Chocolate cake, soap, and curses. It's the story of Leonarda Cianciulli: Soa

Vampire Hotel

Feb 17th, 2021 42m 13s

Sarah tells the dark and twisted story of the Vampire Clan -- a bunch of teenagers in the 90s who decide to live their lives as vampires -- and the murders of Richard Wendorf and Naomi Queen.In this episode, we're curious about Doctor Who, the

Pro-Beans, Anti-Murder

Feb 10th, 2021 45m 51s

We unpack a true crime story that became a movie that became an urban legend -- and its racist implications. That's right, we're talking about the Candyman.Our Curious Cocktail this week is a Bee's Knees: Shake 2oz gin, ¾ oz lemon juice, ½ oz h

War Crimes Are Really Stressful

Feb 3rd, 2021 37m 56s

Are you familiar with the afterlife of Slobodan Milosevic? We've got a true story about casual war crimes and pickled vampires.In this episode, we're curious about brushing scams, The Ripper, Michael Sheen, Kokomo by the Beach Boys, coffin squi

Local Chloroform Provider

Dec 25th, 2020 35m 38s

Who wouldn't be excited to hear a murder story that happened on Christmas -- on Christmas!Zasha brings us the story of Sameena Imam, a cool business lady who was killed by the biggest pair of idiots you've ever heard of. Our Curious Cocktail th

Spooky Mud Rituals

Dec 16th, 2020 34m 34s

It's 1580, and the Jews of Prague are being persecuted by the anti-Semitic ruler of the day, Priest Thad. What's a rabbi to do? Well, it starts with a lucid dream and some clay.Tune in for the first preview episode of Color Me Curious, to hear

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Color Me Curious - Trailer

Dec 14th, 2020 1m 19s

Introducing Color Me Curious, a podcast about things we're curious about, including folklore, true crime, the paranormal, and a bunch of other things.Hosted by Zasha and Sarah, we'll have two special holiday preview episodes for you in December

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