22: CeCe

The Injustice of CeCe McDonald: Buckle up for the insane true story of CeCe McDonald, a woman who was let down by a justice system that is all too rarely there for vulnerable minority groups. CeCe's tale is one of intolerance and inequity, but it's also a story of bravery, devotion, and revolution. You need to hear this one, strangelings! Later on, Emma’s bringing a first to the show; we're talking about a cult! Not just any old cult, Synanon might just be the most sinister cult that you've never heard of. Give us a follow on Instagram Send us a missive at [email protected] Leave us a voice message for us on our Anchor page. Click here for a list of resources used in this episode.

The Downfall of Jennifer Pan: Join us as Emma serves a wild and twisted tale of great expectations, cracking under pressure, and...murder? Whoa, that escalated quickly! Later in the episode, James is bringing you the ghastly tale of Reverend Phillip Mercer, a haunted church, and the spooky small town of Alton, IL. Give us a follow on Instagram Send us a missive at [email protected] Leave us a voice message for us on our Anchor page. Click here for a list of resources used in this episode.

The Curious Disappearance of Brandon Swanson: We’re tackling a classic true crime mystery in our latest installment! Join James for a dive into murky waters, looking for answers to the eerie and sudden vanishing of Minnesota college freshman Brandon Swanson. Later, join Emma for a trip to the spooky Lyric Theatre, where we’re going to encounter Antoine - the sexy prankster of James’s dreams, and cantankerous thorn in the side of the theater’s management team. Give us a follow on Instagram Send us a missive at [email protected] Leave us a voice message for us on our Anchor page. Click here for a list of resources used in this episode.

The Twisted Tale of Betty & Candy: Emma is taking you on a deep, deep dive into the sordid, winding story of two friends - Betty Gore and Candy Montgomery - and one unsettling exchange that ultimately left their relationship up in flames. Join us for a special episode full of illicit affairs, buckets of bad blood, and an ending you'll have to hear to believe. Later on, James is talking all about that one time Albert Einstein's brain was stolen right out of his head. Wait, what? Give us a follow on: Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Send us a missive at [email protected] Leave us a voice message on our Anchor page. Support our podcast Click here for a list of resources used in this episode.

Sony Hacks: This week, things are getting dicey in Hollywood. James is spilling all the tea behind the infamous Sony hack and its ramifications - good and bad. Who did it affect? What did they hack into exactly? Who was ultimately behind it? You know you're dying to know! And somehow, this entire episode - and we do mean the entire thing - comes back to your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. If that doesn't sell you, in the second half, Emma's delivering two case studies on spontaneous human combustion. Is it fact or fiction? You can decide, strangelings. Tune in this week and enjoy it all, plus the usual broken English, side tangents, and immovable support for the free the peen movement. Give us a follow on: Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Send us a missive at [email protected] Leave us a voice message on our Anchor page. Support our podcast Click here for a list of resources used in this episode.

The Shocking Disappearance of Dorothy Jane Scott: Buckle up, strange birds. We’re back from our break and we brought all the coffee! This week, we’re taking you on a journey to the oh-so-glorious eighties. It was a time of big hair, lava lamps, special occasion scarves, and all the Back to the Future vibes one can handle - and so much more. Dorothy Jane Scott was a kind, introverted, and hardworking single mother who disappeared without a trace after being stalked by an unknown culprit. Come on in - but please knock first, we get scared easily - and listen to Emma tell us all about this unsolved and deeply upsetting mystery. Later in the episode, James is serving you a tale about the Green Children of Woolpit. Sounds crazy, right? But, somehow, it’s crazier than what you're probably imagining. Give us a follow on: Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Send us a missive at [email protected] Leave us a voice message on our Anchor page. Support our podcast

The Mysterious Murder of Fred Oesterreich: Get ready for the sordid tale of Dolly and Fred Oesterreich, a married couple who seemed pretty perfect to the outside world. Once you peer inside their world of secrets, you start to realize their lives were anything but picture perfect. When the skeletons in her closet threaten to reveal themselves, how far will Dolly go to keep the truth hidden? And, later on in the episode, Emma is bringing James the backstory of a wild and murderous being that you will just have to hear to believe.  Give us a follow on: Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Send us a missive at [email protected] Leave us a voice message on our Anchor page. Support our podcast Click here for a list of resources used in this episode.

The Tragedy of Elisa Lam: This week we're getting into one of the most elusive and popular stories out there. Elisa Lam was a relatable millennial touring the West Coast on her own when she suddenly disappeared without a trace. The peculiar nature of this case, and the hotel Elisa was staying at, causes speculation to run rampant. But, have no fears, your favorite queers are getting to the bottom of it. Later in the episode, Emma brings a terrifying tale of a mysterious sleeping sickness - which is much more ominous than it sounds. Buckle up, Strangelings, it's another episode you will not want to miss! Give us a follow on: Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Send us a missive at [email protected] Leave us a voice message on our Anchor page. Support our podcast Click here for a list of resources used in this episode.

The Matrix Murders: Follow your favorite queers down the rabbit hole, because this week we're visiting The Matrix. Okay, so we're not really going to The Matrix - it doesn't exist. We are, however, going to be talking about a series of murders that all claim the so-called Matrix defense. Where will it go? Join us as we find out! Later in the episode, James is surprising Emma with a super strange and creepy tale about The Dark Watchers of Big Sur - a mysterious phenomenon you won't want to miss, straight out of SoCal. Give us a follow on: Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Send us a missive at [email protected] Leave us a voice message on our Anchor page. Support our podcast Click here for a list of resources used in this episode.

The Somerton Man: This week, we're untangling one of Australia's greatest mysteries. The Somerton Man has no name, but has still managed to take up a large space in popular culture. Join us as we get into who he is, what he did, how he ended up lifeless on a beach, and how this tragedy actually turned into an unexpected tale of romance. And, later in the episode we'll be exploring the mysterious Dancing Plague. Never heard of it? It's stranger than fiction, more than mildly terrifying, and we're here to tell you all about it! Give us a follow on: Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Send us a missive at [email protected] Leave us a voice message on our Anchor page. Support our podcast Click here for a list of resources used in this episode.