From the Patreon Archives | August 2019To keep you satiated while we are on hiatus, listen to this episode from August that was released only to our Patrons! Some frothy freshness coming your way with PART III (and the final part) of Insane

Episode 45: A Look Back at 2019

Jan 6th, 2020 1h 16m

For our first episode of 2020, we celebrate our 1 year podcasting anniversary by taking a look back at 2019 and all our favorite moments. We reflect on all the adventures we had, the bad ass humans we met along the way, and everything we've lea

Episode 44: A Very Spooky Holiday

Dec 23rd, 2019 1h 5m

Cue the jingle bells - it's time for a holiday episode! We bring in our other halves to tell you about some odd and spooky holiday traditions all over the globe, including Tió de Nadal, Caganers, Saturnalia, Frau Perchta, and Mari Lwyd. Heads

Episode 43: The Pope Lick Monster

Dec 9th, 2019 40m 19s

This Monday we are super thrilled to bring you an episode that is a little bit lighter! Danielle tells us the legend of a creature we discovered at Cryptid Con earlier this year, the Pope Lick Monster, or the Goat Man. For images and notes r

Episode 42: Oakland County Child Killer - Part II

Nov 26th, 2019 51m 53s

*Note* - Apologies for the late post! Due to flu related sicknesses, I did not realize yesterday was Monday. Oops.We're back with the Oakland County Child Killer - Part II. This week we'll dive into the suspects, and more recent developments

Episode 41: Oakland County Child Killer - Part I

Nov 11th, 2019 1h

This week we have a big one for you. Buckle up and grab some kleenex as Sara gets into Part 1 of The Oakland County Child Killer. This episode summarizes the crimes, gets to know the victims, and discusses the cluster that was North Fox Island.

Episode 40: Fire Poltergeist

Oct 28th, 2019 56m 52s

In our last episode before Halloween Danielle covers a few of the Midwest's most mystifying cases of Fire Poltergeists, ending with a brief history of the wickedest of evenings - Devil's Night.For images and notes related to this episode clic

Episode 39: Spooky Michigan

Oct 14th, 2019 52m 46s

It's Spooky Season folks! Today we get in the mood by sharing spooky legends and lore from Weird Michigan, authored by Linda Godfrey, and part of the Weird US book series created by Mark Moran and Mark Sceurman. Turn down the lights and settle

Episode 38: Kenneth Rex McElroy

Sep 30th, 2019 49m 17s

Today we have a special announcement about a local event up top - then Danielle gets into a truly unique true crime case. Listen as she tells us about the crazy life and death of local jerk, Kenneth Rex McElroy, and the entire town that was com

Episode 37: The Man From the Train - Revisiting Villisca

Sep 16th, 2019 1h 15m

At the beginning of this episode we recap our road trip to Cryptid Con and various adventures along the way, as well as hit you with some super fresh juggalo news. Then, Sara revisits some details from Episode 5. Could the Villisca Axe Murders

Episode 36: Mothman of Point Pleasant

Sep 2nd, 2019 47m 40s

Though he isn't the most midwest of cryptids - he's definitely one that's close to our hearts. As we prep to go to Point Pleasant and Cryptid Con this weekend, Danielle tells us all about our favorite lepidopteran boogieman, The Mothman himself

Episode 35: Scary Stories

Aug 19th, 2019 35m 2s

We can have a slumber party Monday, right?! In honor of the new Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark adaptation (directed by André Øvredal, and screenplay by Dan Hageman, Kevin Hageman, and of course, Guillermo del Toro), this week we are reading

Episode 34: I Hate Mondays

Aug 5th, 2019 47m 32s

You made it! Thank you for sticking out the first bi-weekly release! This week we have something super fun coming at you. We're chatting about the Midwest's favorite lasagna-eating feline Garfield, and the man behind the cat, Jim Davis. Grab

Episode 33: Daisy Zick

Jul 22nd, 2019 48m 37s

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: We are going to be switching to releasing episode bi-weekly for the rest of the summer. This is just to play a little bit of catch up, and ensure that we continue putting out quality content. But never fear, we're not goin

Episode 32: The Good Hart Murders

Jul 15th, 2019 1h 8m

This week we're sans Sara due to a gross summer sickness - so Danielle's husband Jacen stands in as she recounts a northern Michigan cold case from the late 60's: The Good Hart (or Robison Family) Murders. For images and notes related to this

Episode 31: Monster F**ker

Jul 8th, 2019 1h 11m

Mary Meyer, aka Hobo Shojo, is a bisexual, biracial, and bilingual artist located in north central Ohio. She's also a witch, a wife, and mother of two gorgeous cats. Oh, and she also wants to fuck monsters. This week we are bringing you one h

Episode 30: Gitchie Girl

Jul 1st, 2019 57m 43s

We've been light and fluffy for a few weeks around here, so it's about time to bring it down a few notches. In this weeks episode Sara talks about the 1973 Gitchie Manitou Murders, and the 13 year old girl who survived it all - Sandra Chesky.

Episode 29: Spooklights

Jun 24th, 2019 49m 10s

This week we chat about a popular mysterious occurence in the Midwest - Spooklights. What are these strange orbs that appear in the same place over and over again? We learn the lore behind the Paulding Light, Brewery Hill Ghost Light, The Horne

Episode 28: A Great Big Man

Jun 17th, 2019 37m 52s

Today we talk about the Midwest's most well known tall (literally) tale - Paul Bunyan. Danielle recounts the history of this most exaggerated gent, while we debate his birthplace, and his relationship with his life-long pal, Babe the Blue Ox.

Episode 27: New Hope Pet Rescue

Jun 10th, 2019 1h 4m

We're back with another PAWsitively awesome Guestisode this week! If you've ever listened to a single episode of Mysterious Midwest before, you know that we both have a huge soft spot for animals. Join us for a chat with Patience, who is the Fo

Episode 26: The Hodag is Family

Jun 3rd, 2019 52m 32s

This week we kick things off with a local story about a man from Perry, Michigan, who re-created the MK-1 Integrated Moon Suit just for funsies. Then we bring it back to the mysterious by diving into the origin story of the infamous Rhinelander

Episode 25: Super Fresh Ninjas Part II

May 27th, 2019 1h 22m

We're back for Part II on Insane Clown Posse! This week we kick things off with the ultimate Faygo taste test, learn about all the albums on Deck 1, and do a deep dive on Juggalo culture.For images and notes related to this episode please vis

Episode 24: Super Fresh Ninjas Part I

May 20th, 2019 56m 6s

Woop Woop! This week we have Part 1 of our very first two-part episode! Danielle takes a deep dive into the most hated band in America - Detroits own Insane Clown Posse. Part 1 covers the childhood history of Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope, and th

Episode 23: Daytrippers - Michigan Edition

May 13th, 2019 50m 2s

This week we do something a little bit different! Strap in while we go for a ride and tell you little bit of background on 4 of our favorite Michigan day trip haunts. These (mostly) abandoned spots make for an interesting visit for any respectf

Episode 22: Don Miller

May 6th, 2019 51m 12s

Things take a turn for the darker today as Sara tells the case of Don Miller, a serial killer from East Lansing, MI who was active in the late 70’s, and ultimately will be up for parole in August 2021.For images and notes related to this epis