Strange Colorado

Everyone has at least heard of Ouija boards at one point. Mysterious, fun, eerie, dangerous, fake... most people have a strong feeling one way or the other regarding this game you can find at your local Target. But what is it about this simple game that has us spooked? How did it get its name? How is it tied to Colorado's history? In this episode, we answer all of these questions WITHOUT having to contact "the other side."Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/strange-colorado--5046676/support.

Once dubbed "The Richest Square Mile on Earth," the small 19th-century mining town of Central City still boasts being the richest square mile. The riches have changed, however, from gold to ghosts.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/strange-colorado--5046676/support.

What is now essentially a stop to grab gas or a snack on your way into or out of the state along I-25, Trinidad Colorado is a dichotomy of wild west architecture, rural lifestyles, an edgy art scene, and an epicenter of counterculture in our state. What stories lay buried beneath it's streets and watch over the land from Simpson's rest? In this episode, we find out.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/strange-colorado--5046676/support.

You've heard about the gold rush, but did you know that another type of rush brought fame and fortune to those men tough and smart enough to discover a different type of precious material in the dirt of our state? While silver and gold are great, the object of this frenzy was something even more unique... dinosaur bones. In this episode we learn how and why the Morrison formation was discovered and the reality TV-level drama that spurred it all on.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/strange-colorado--5046676/support.

What do you think of when you hear the word “Elitch?” Elitch Gardens is part of the fabric of Colorado. It's a summer rite of passage. Standing too long in the line for a ride, the bland food, the nodding lifeguards in the waterpark, if you know--you know. But the story behind the REAL gardens and the woman who spent her life fighting to keep the gates open is an inspirational tale many of those who have lived here their whole lives in this state have never even heard, until now.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/strange-colorado--5046676/support.

The darkest day in Colorado was also this state's dirtiest secret for many, many years. The atrocities and violence that were perpetrated against innocent men, women, and children were covered up to save face for many of our state's historic leaders. In this episode, we are going to take a long look at the dark side of humanity and uncover the truth behind the Massacre at Sand Creek.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/strange-colorado--5046676/support.

Theories abound when it comes to one of the largest airports in the nation, located right here in Denver. Secret Societies, aliens, the apocalypse, and giant toilets. What, is any of these conspiracies, is true? In this episode, we interview Jamie Hodges who has been working in the tunnels at DIA for years to find out what really lies beneath.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/strange-colorado--5046676/support.

Colorado is a destination for many travelers and transplants each year thanks to its abundance of natural beauty, but how many of them are hiding dark and dangerous secrets? This week, we cover some of the most infamous killers in American history that paid Colorado a visit.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/strange-colorado--5046676/support.

The discovery of gold leads to bar room brawls, madams, murder, and LOTS of ghosts. Cripple Creek has everything you could want from a Wild West era mining boom town, and thanks to its perfectly preserved state, many of the town's original residents from it's glory days still haunt the halls of her historic structures.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/strange-colorado--5046676/support.

The legend and legacy of Margaret Tobin Brown is larger than life, just like she was. When it comes to Molly, her survival of the sinking of the TMS Titanic is just the tip of the iceberg. And rumor has it, she and a few of her friends still frequent her Capitol Hill Home.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/strange-colorado--5046676/support.