In the late 1800s, London's East End was one of the poorest, most crime ridden areas in what was at the time one of the world's greatest cities. Homelessness, prostitution, and violence were every day occurrences. However, an even darker shadow would soon befall the area, and the citizens of the East End would live in terror of walking the streets at night for fear they may run into one of history's most notorious serial killers. Join Chris, Johnny and Carter in this History Creeps round table discussion of the Whitechapel Murderer himself, Jack the Ripper.
Peter the Great was one of Russia's greatest leaders, however, few people know of his troubled love life and the lengths at which he went to save face when things didn't go as planned. Octavia Smith was a woman from Pikeville, Kentucky, who would marry the man she loved, only to die by his hands... Sort of. See, the problem was, he thought she was already dead. Want to know more? Check out this episode of That's Odd as Chris and Johnny explore two very different stories of love and loss.
What's up with all these ranches having weird stuff happen on or around them? Remember Skinwalker Ranch? Well, there's another one, with a little bit of an odder story to go with it. On this episode of History Creeps, Chris, Johnny and Carter take a look at the Stardust Ranch and the self-proclaimed alien-slaying owner, John Edmonds. His story has everything - cattle mutilation, ominous strangers bearing messages of doom, alien death by sword, mysterious deaths, and missing evidence. Intrigued? You should be.
On this week's episode of That's Odd, Johnny and Chris take a look at two stories that hail from the Lone Star State. First, a few years before Jack the Ripper terrorized the streets of London and almost a decade before H. H. Holmes shocked the nation during the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, Austin, Texas was the location of a string of horrific murders that would come to be known as the Servant Girl Murders. Also, there are many people throughout history who have cheated death and gone on to live rich, fulfilling lives. The idea that death will follow and eventually claim the lives of those who escaped their fates sounds more like the plot of a horror movie rather than real life, right? Think again. You know what they say... Everything is Odder in Texas!
In this episode, Johnny, Chris, and Carter have a round table discussion about the documentary Extraordinary: The Stan Romanek Story. Arguably one of the most controversial figures in the UFO community, Stan Romanek has made a name for himself by claiming to be a magnet for UFOs and extraterrestrial contact. Claims of alien abductions, encounters with E.T.s, and run-ins with the infamous Men in Black are just a small portion of the experiences Romanek recounts in this documentary. Using testimony from friends, family and professionals, along with a treasure trove of footage recorded by Romanek himself, the film dares to ask: Could all of this really have happened? Listen as the guys give their thoughts on Stan Romanek and his creepy encounters on this week's History Creeps!
Do you believe in curses? That's the question Johnny and Chris pose in the latest episode of That's Odd as they explore two cases that may leave you questioning whether curses really do exist. First, the WWI British K-class submarines were some of the most impressive vessels of their time. Unfortunately, they were among the most unlucky as well. And, popular culture has long held a fascination with ancient curses and mummies since the turn of the century. But do such things have any relevance in modern times? The discovery of a frozen mummy in early 1990s just may prove the age old belief that curses follow all who disturb the dead.
This week, Chris and Johnny battle the History Creeps Curse to bring you a new installment in their Urban Legends series. This episode features three creepy tales about dead bodies that truly have direct ties to actual events. A couple realizes the smell in their hotel room isn't just the filthy remnants of previous occupant; a town mistakes a real hanging corpse for a Halloween decoration; and, the star attraction of a traveling carnival's spook house is a dummy of a dead body... or is it? Check out this weeks episode of History Creeps to find out!
Ever wonder why and how the dairy industry arrived at the decision to place expiration dates on milk bottles? Would you be surprised to learn one of America's most notorious gangsters had a hand in it? Also, must one live a pious and moral life to achieve sainthood? Is revenge looked down upon by the Catholic church? Johnny and Chris address all these questions and more on the latest installment of That's Odd. Check it out today!
On January 7, 1948, the Kentucky Air National Guard ordered four planes to approach an unidentified flying object. Among the four pilots was Captain Thomas F. Mantell, an experienced, highly decorated WWII pilot. Over the next hour, the pilots would attempt to chase the object until they each began to turn back due to low fuel or lack of oxygen. All, except Captain Mantell. When his plane crashed to the earth, Mantell would become the first known casualty in history attributed to a UFO. Exactly what did those pilots see in the sky that day? Join Johnny, Carter and Chris as they explore what would become known as the Mantell UFO Incident.
On this episode of That's Odd, Chris and Johnny explore a strange incident from the early 1800s involving the shooting of a "ghost" and the future effects it would have on the laws of the land. And, as World War II came to a close and Japan surrendered to the Allies, one man refused to give up. It took over thirty years to convince the officer the war was over. How does one shoot a ghost? And, what does a panda or the Abominable Snowman have to do with any of these stories? Listen and find out!
On the night of August 21, 1955, one family have one of the most terrifying encounters of their lives when their quiet farmhouse was focus of an attack by unknown creatures. Creatures that appeared after one of the family members noticed a bright streaking light cross the sky earlier in the evening. What followed was a fight for survival. What really happened that night just outside of Hopkinsville, Kentucky? Listen as Carter Johnson, Chris Chavez and Johnny Townsend explore another eerie story on this episode of History Creeps!
The assassination of JFK is one of darkest moment's in American history. Most people know the name of the man who was allegedly behind the murder of the president. Most people do not know, however, that a man once attempted to kill Kennedy a few years earlier with a car full of dynamite. Also, across the country there are many towns and cities who have notable mayors for one reason or another. Some are celebrities. Some are criminals. Some... are animals? Join Johnny and Chris as they delve into parts of history few people know about on this episode of That's Odd!
Some time around July 1518, a woman in Strasbourg, France began to dance and would not stop. Soon, others joined. Before long, over 400 people were afflicted by what became known as the Dancing Plague. In 1950s Louisiana, a young woman would be plagued by a the sound of someone whistling a funeral dirge. Mental health problems could have been an easy scapegoat, however, other family members would soon experience all sorts of harassment. Join Johnny and Chris as they delve into a couple of truly odd historical happenings!
On July 2, 1937, Amelia Earhart would forever go down in history as one of the most famous aviators the world had ever seen. Flying higher, faster and longer than most men and women of the time, she was most known for being the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean five years earlier. However, on this day in 1937, it wasn't the breaking or setting of any records that would forever keep her name in the history books. Just past midnight on that day in July, Amelia Earhart took off in a brand new Lockheed Electra 10E and disappeared off the face of the earth, never to be seen again.
Throughout history, man has exhibited the ability to persevere in the most unforgiving of circumstances. In this episode of That's Odd, Johnny and Chris examine the lives of two very different men who refused to be beaten, for the most part. What made Jordan Romero's fascination with conquering Earth's greatest peaks so special? And, how did "Durable" Mike Malloy earn his odd nickname? Tune in to this week's episode to find out!
On August 16, 1942, the citizens of Daly City, California were shocked to see a massive, sagging blimp slowly descend out of the morning sky, coming to a crashing halt in the middle of an empty street. The blimp was one that had lost contact with the United States Navy some three hours earlier. How did it end up in Daly City? What happened in those hours of no contact? And where were the pilots? This week, join the guys as they investigate the mystery of the 1942 Ghost Blimp.
This week on That's Odd, Johnny and Chris discuss the case of a young woman who was found frozen solid and would end up walking away with only a few lost toes. Also, a Swedish queen decrees all fleas must be executed, giving new meaning to the phrase, "off with their heads!" Intrigued? Want to find out more? Check out That's Odd, a new podcast presented by History Creeps Podcast!
In the early 1900s, Picher, Oklahoma was a thriving center for zinc and lead mining, employing upwards of 14,000 people. But, more than a hundred years of unrestricted excavating, mining and waste deposits turned the town into one of the deadliest evacuated and uninhabitable places due to environmental and health risks. Exactly what happened to turn Picher into a modern ghost town? Listen to this week's episode to find out!
Welcome to the first episode of History Creeps presents That's Odd! In this first episode, Johnny and Chris explore a couple of odd stories from the past. Is it possible for the only two automobiles in Ohio to find each other in what could be the state's first car accident? And, during its construction from start to finish, the Hoover Dam claimed over a hundred lives. However, there are two deaths that have a strange connection. Want to know more? Check out History Creeps presents That's Odd!
Urban Legends are back! In this second installment of the urban legends series, the guys decide to each bring two stories to the table to discuss. Bunny Man, Helltown, Calls From the Dead, Ben Drowned, Killer in the Backseat and Paul is Dead are all explored in this episode of History Creeps Podcast. Turn the lights down and the volume up and, as always, stay creepy!
