3.4 - Carl Tanzler's Corpse Bride and The Witchfinder General

Today's creepy tales start off with Jen's account of George Joseph Smith, and his rather ominously named "brides in the bath". Don't listen to this one before your bath! Then Fraser takes us inside a 1970's social experiment titled The Rosenhan Experiment, with a bit of a twist at the end. For our cocktail, we are embracing the  fall season with a nice Brandy Alexander. Pour yourself one and join us!Follow us on social media: Twitter @CreepyHist and Instagram @CreepyHistPod.Brandy Alexander1 oz. Dark Creme de Cacao1 oz. Cream1 oz. BrandyPour into a shaker with ice and shakeStrain into a glassTop with nutmeg (freshly grated if you can find it)Enjoy!Credits:Fraser Coffeen (Twitter @FCoffeen)Jennifer Coffeen (Twitter @JenCoffeen)Music by Fraser and Charlie Coffeen (Instagram @CharliesKeys)

Get cozy from some disturbing tales for the fall season. Starting us off is Fraser's story of the sleeping sickness that swept through Europe. Then Jen has a classic tale of mysterious murder titled Whatever Happened to Lord Lucan?  For our cocktail this week, we warm things up with the Hot Buttered Rum. Pour yourself one, get close to the fire place, and join us!Follow us on social media: Twitter @CreepyHist and Instagram @CreepyHistPod.Hot Buttered Rum2 t Brown Sugar1 T Unsalted Butter (softened)1 splash Vanilla1 dash Cinnamon1 dash Nutmeg1 dash Allspice2 oz. Dark Rum4 oz Hot (not boiling) WaterPut everything except the rum and water in a mug and muddlePour in rumPour in waterStir and garnish with a cinnamon stickEnjoy!Credits:Fraser Coffeen (Twitter @FCoffeen)Jennifer Coffeen (Twitter @JenCoffeen)Music by Fraser and Charlie Coffeen (Instagram @CharliesKeys)

This episode, Jen starts off with the mysterious and unsolved disappearances surrounding the Bennington Triangle. Yes, Bennington Triangle. Then Fraser dips into the world of demons and exorcisms with the Michael Taylor murder.  For our cocktail this week, it's the Exorcist - a perfect drink to keep that Halloween spirit going just a bit longer. Join us!Follow us on social media: Twitter @CreepyHist and Instagram @CreepyHistPod.Exorcist Cocktail1 1/2 oz. Tequila3/4 oz. Blue Curacao3/4 oz. Lime juice (freshly squeezed)Pour everything into a shaker with ice. Shake, and strain into a glass with ice.Enjoy!Credits:Fraser Coffeen (Twitter @FCoffeen)Jennifer Coffeen (Twitter @JenCoffeen)Music by Fraser and Charlie Coffeen (Instagram @CharliesKeys)

It's the third annual Creepy History Halloween episode! Get in the spirit of the season with Jen's truly disturbing tale of Carl Tanzler and his corpse bride, followed by Fraser taking us back to the days of witch-mania with Matthew Hopkins, The Witchfinder General. Our cocktail this week is a sloe gin fizz, so pour yourself one and come join us!Follow us on social media: Twitter @CreepyHist and Instagram @CreepyHistPod.Sloe Gin Fizz2 oz. Sloe Gin1 oz. Lemon Juice3/4 oz. Simple Syrup1 Egg WhiteProseccoPour sloe gin/lemon/syrup/egg into a shaker without iceShakeAdd ice and shake againStrain into a glass with iceTop with proseccoEnjoy!Credits:Fraser Coffeen (Twitter @FCoffeen)Jennifer Coffeen (Twitter @JenCoffeen)Music by Fraser and Charlie Coffeen (Instagram @CharliesKeys)

Halloween draws ever nearer, so what better time to curl up with a little Creepy History? Jen starts off with the mysterious tale of The King of Quacks, before Fraser takes us to the forgotten land of Ravenser Odd. Our cocktail this week is the classic Gimlet, so pour yourself one and come join us!Follow us on social media: Twitter @CreepyHist and Instagram @CreepyHistPod.Blood Orange Bourbon Sour2 1/2 oz. Gin1/2 oz. Simple Syrup1/2 oz. Lime JuicePour all into a shaker with iceShake, and strain into a glass with iceGarnish with a lime slice Enjoy!Credits:Fraser Coffeen (Twitter @FCoffeen)Jennifer Coffeen (Twitter @JenCoffeen)Music by Fraser and Charlie Coffeen (Instagram @CharliesKeys)

It's fall, and season 3 rolls on. After a brief debate on the history of creepy train movies, Fraser starts this week with the true story of The Blood Countess Elizabeth Bathory, who may or may not be the most prolific serial killer in history. Then Jen gets weird with the Kentucky Meat Shower, which is one you should just listen to and will leave you scratching your head. The cocktail this week is the Blood Orange Bourbon Sour, so pour yourself some blood (sort of) and come join us!Follow us on social media: Twitter @CreepyHist and Instagram @CreepyHistPod.Blood Orange Bourbon Sour1 oz. Blood Orange Juice2 oz. Bourbon1 oz. Simple Syrup1 oz. Lemon Juice1/2 oz. Lime JuicePour all into a shaker with ice. Shake, and strain into a glass with ice.Garnish with a cherry and slice of blood orange.Enjoy!Credits:Fraser Coffeen (Twitter @FCoffeen)Jennifer Coffeen (Twitter @JenCoffeen)Music by Fraser and Charlie Coffeen (Instagram @CharliesKeys)

Season 3 is upon us, and we missed you dear listeners. To kick off the season, Jen takes the lead and tells us about the 1930's murder of Julia Wallace, known in crime circles as The Impossible Murder. Then, Fraser has the truly weird tale of Alferd Packer (Alfred? Maybe?), aka The Colorado Cannibal. For our cocktail this week, it's a White Russian riff known as the Colorado Bulldog. Pour yourself one, and join us!Follow us on social media: Twitter @CreepyHist and Instagram @CreepyHistPod.Colorado Bulldog1 oz. Vodka1 oz. Kahlua1 oz. Whole Milk1-2 oz. CokePour everything except the coke into a shaker with ice. Shake, and strain into a glass with ice.Pour the coke in. "Pour in slowly to avoid curdling." Stir.Enjoy!Credits:Fraser Coffeen (Twitter @FCoffeen)Jennifer Coffeen (Twitter @JenCoffeen)Music by Fraser and Charlie Coffeen (Instagram @CharliesKeys)

Happy creepy Halloween! Time to celebrate your favorite holiday and ours with two Halloween themed tales. Fraser starts things off with the true story of a man you might have heard of: Vlad the Impaler, also known as Vlad Dracula. You may think you you know his story, but the truth is more complicated than you think. Then, Jen takes us to Halloween night 1957 for the weird tale of the Trick or Treat Murders. For our cocktail this week, it's a bloody New York Sour. Dig into that candy bag, pour yourself a cocktail, and join us! Follow us on social media: Twitter @CreepyHist and Instagram @CreepyHistPod.New York Sour2 oz. Bourbon1 oz. Lemon Juice1/2 oz. Maple Syrup1 oz. Red WinePour everything except the wine into a shaker with ice. Shake, and strain into a glass with ice. Pour the wine in over the back of a spoon so that it floats on top.Garnish with a lemon twist.Enjoy!Credits:Fraser Coffeen (Twitter @FCoffeen)Jennifer Coffeen (Twitter @JenCoffeen)Music by Fraser and Charlie Coffeen (Instagram @CharliesKeys)

We are leaning into the Halloween spirit with a pair of extra creepy tales this week. Up first is Jen as she continues her theme of the true stories behind your favorite scary movies. This week: The Ring (or Ringu for you fellow J-Horror purists). Then, Fraser tells us all about the macabre Werewolf of Ansbach - with bonus werewolf tales for good measure. Our drink is a Between the Sheets, so mix one up and join us!  Follow us on social media: Twitter @CreepyHist and Instagram @CreepyHistPod.Between the Sheets1 oz. Cognac1 oz. White Rum1 oz. Triple Sec1/4 oz. Lemon JuicePour into a shaker with ice. Shake, and strain into a glass.Garnish with an orange twist.Enjoy!Credits:Fraser Coffeen (Twitter @FCoffeen)Jennifer Coffeen (Twitter @JenCoffeen)Music by Fraser and Charlie Coffeen (Instagram @CharliesKeys)

It's the Halloween season, and to get in the spirit, we've got some creepy tales for you. First up, Fraser takes us back to the 60's for a tale of murder and some seriously bad vibes at the free Rolling Stones concert at Altamont. Then, Jen reminds you to stay out of the water with the true stories that helped inspire Jaws. Our drink this week is Mick Jagger's personal favorite: the tequila sunrise. Fix one up and enjoy!Follow us on social media: Twitter @CreepyHist and Instagram @CreepyHistPod.Tequila Sunrise1 1.2 oz. Tequila3/4 oz. Orange Juice3/4 oz. GrenadinePour the tequila and OJ in a glass over ice. Stir. Add the grenadine by pouring in over the back of a spoon. Garnish with orange slice and cherry.Enjoy!Credits:Fraser Coffeen (Twitter @FCoffeen)Jennifer Coffeen (Twitter @JenCoffeen)Music by Fraser and Charlie Coffeen (Instagram @CharliesKeys)