Episode 18: The Yuba County Five

The 1950s to the 1970s is often regarded as the golden age of air travel. Imagine a luxurious lounge filled with all sorts of displays of finery and wealth. Ladies adorned with silk gloves and strings of pearls, accompanied by gentlemen wearing expensive suits and carrying important leather briefcases. They’d be sipping champagne and discussing their excitement for the latest form of travel: the aeroplane. It was an event worth dressing up for, a veritable party in the sky. It’s no wonder such a marvel attracted those seeking their fortune, specifically those willing to do anything to get it. So enters Dan Cooper, a man who has been remembered in infamy for his attempted (and potentially successful) skyjacking. His case still has people talking over 50 years later, and is regarded as one of the most intriguing mysteries that has never been solved. Let’s talk about DB Cooper.Website: https://www.weirdthingsandwine.com/Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recently, the universe has been estimated to be 26.7 billion years old. The observable universe is 90 billion light years across. Scientists estimate 10,000 stars for every grain of sand on earth. Basically, the universe is really, really big. Like incomprehensibly big. And it only stands to reason that somewhere, something is living here with us. Whatever you want to call them - aliens, extraterrestrials, non-humans - they’re out there. Or maybe not. Maybe they’re already here.Website: https://www.weirdthingsandwine.com/Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lizzie Borden took an axand gave her mother forty whacks.When she saw what she had done,she gave her father forty-one. Now, this nursery rhyme is not entirely accurate. For example, it was not 40 whacks, or 41, but rather 18 and 11 respectively. And while many today believe that Lizzie was guilty, she was actually proven innocent in a court of law. Was the law flawed, biased, and prone to underestimating women? Yes, of course. It was the 1800s, after all. But while there is a lot of evidence pointing to Lizzie, there is almost as much pointing to other suspects. Like the estranged uncle who just so happened to be visiting at the same time as the murders. Or the mysterious maid, so poorly treated and with nothing left to lose. Or perhaps the shadowy figure that was seen lurking around the house? Maybe it wasn’t Lizzie at all, and she was left all alone, ostracized from society, living out the rest of her days with only her inheritance to keep her company. Or maybe she did kill her parents, what do I know? Let’s talk about Lizzie Borden.Website: https://www.weirdthingsandwine.com/Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've compiled a few random weird things that are not quite enough to dedicate a whole podcast to, but are still fascinating. In this one, we discuss the Namibian fairy circles, the Oakville blobs, a strange cryptid, some wild ocean facts, and more! Let's talk about itWebsite: https://www.weirdthingsandwine.com/Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All throughout history, stories of large, apelike creatures have persisted. Every culture seems to have legends of encounters, leading to mass speculation about their supposed existence. These cryptids seem to toe the line between human and animal, with many sightings detailing an intelligence that rivals or even exceeds our own. Modern science still has not found a satisfying explanation, but the plethora of evidence is undeniable. Let’s talk about Bigfoot.Website: https://www.weirdthingsandwine.com/Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to our second ever Monster Mashup! This is the series where we pick two similar mythological monsters of creepy cryptids and debate which one is cooler. This is our sorta annual spooky episode too, so it’s extra special! Tonight, Mia will be covering Ghouls and I’ll be covering Ghosts. While both are incredibly interesting topics, which one is better? Let’s talk about it. Website: https://www.weirdthingsandwine.com/Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

National parks are home to many great adventures, from camping to hikes, offering beautiful waterfalls and stunning views. But they are also home to a disproportionate number of missing person cases. One man has dedicated his life to uncovering the underlying cause of all of these seemingly connected disappearances. But is he reaching? Is there actually anything weird about people getting lost in such wild terrain? Well, when you look a little deeper, you may start to realize that there’s something just a little off about these cases – Strange lights and visual distortions, creepy noises echoing through the trees, and what is up with all those reports of staircases in the middle of the woods? Let’s talk about it. Website: https://www.weirdthingsandwine.com/Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

National parks are home to many great adventures, from camping to hikes, offering beautiful waterfalls and stunning views. But they are also home to a disproportionate number of missing person cases. One man has dedicated his life to uncovering the underlying cause of all of these seemingly connected disappearances. But is he reaching? Is there actually anything weird about people getting lost in such wild terrain? Well, when you look a little deeper, you may start to realize that there’s something just a little off about these cases – Strange lights and visual distortions, creepy noises echoing through the trees, and what is up with all those reports of staircases in the middle of the woods? Let’s talk about it. Website: https://www.weirdthingsandwine.com/Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Known as the American Dyatlov Pass, the Yuba County Five is the story of five young men who went missing in the forests of a wintery national park in February 1978. Four of them met an untimely demise, while the last is still yet to be found. So many questions have plagued those involved in the case, including whether or not the missing man had something to do with his friends deaths. Let's talk about it.Website: www.weirdthingsandwine.comEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hawaii is not only a popular tourist destination, but it is also home to many fascinating legends. Hidden deep withing the wilderness, you won't just find breathtaking waterfalls and beautiful scenery, you may also be lucky enough to stumble across the Menehune. Or perhaps you'll meet a much more harrowing fate, and instead encounter the night marchers. Or maybe you'll be one of the few who meets face to face the goddess of lava and creation. After all, Hawaii's folklore is as diverse as the nature that hides its mythological inhabitants. Let's talk about it.Website: www.weirdthingsandwine.comEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.