On this week's episode of That's Odd, Chris and Johnny delve into the lives of a couple of historical figures and the strange and odd circumstances that surrounded their lives. From an explorer who captured the heart of a queen only to lose his freedom and head in the end to a Duke that would rather live underground than up to the responsibilities of his position, history proves that sometimes the truth really is stranger than fiction.
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When most people think of delis, the first things that comes to mind are lunch meats, cheeses and sandwiches. Child abuse, strange religious practices and radical communes are the last thing one would equate to such establishments. This week, the guys are joined by a special guest who shares his recent dining experience at the Yellow Deli, a chain of restaurants with ties to the infamous Twelve Tribes Community.
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This week, Chris and Johnny watch a classic episode of Leonard Nimoy's In Search Of and record a commentary track to go along with it. To mark the first of their commentary episodes, they cover The Amityville Horror, a case that holds the distinction as being the subject of the very first episode of History Creeps. If you'd like to watch the episode as you listen along, use the YouTube link below.
In Search of The Amityville Horror: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vl3iS8rpZKs
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In the late 1970s, the world was shocked by the events at Jonestown when over 900 followers of the People's Temple cult committed suicide at the behest of their leader Jim Jones. One family was able to escape the grip of the cult before that horrific day, however they would meet with another horrific end. And, in late December 1961, Brian Dutton returned home from a long day at work in Liverpool to find his wife Maureen the victim of a vicious stabbing. His two children were left alive, nothing was stolen from the home, and there was no sign of break in or struggle. Investigators were convinced a cult was to blame. Others weren't so sure.
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Nicknamed "Britain's Roswell" and one of the more famous known cases within the UFO community, the Rendlesham Forest Incident has been discussed and debated for decades since the United States Air Force officers first reported their strange encounter with an unidentified object just after Christmas Day in 1980. Join Carter, Chris and Johnny as they dive into the creepy happenings of those two days in Suffolk, England, on this round table episode of History Creeps.
Read the transcript of Lt. Col. Charles Halt's recording here: http://www.therendleshamforestincident.com/Halt_Memo_and_Tape.html
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Throughout history, there have been numerous reports from individuals who have received organ transplants of the development of cravings, feelings and memories that are foreign to them, never having experienced such things before the transplant. The idea that parts of our bodies can hold memories is not a new thing. On this extra serving of That's Odd, Johnny and Chris explore a couple of stories in which this bizarre phenomena manifests in the oddest of ways.
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Art Bell, founder and host of paranormal radio talk show Coast to Coast AM, died at home on Friday, April 13, 2018. For well over a decade, Bell opened up his show to anyone who had an interesting story to tell without screening the calls, and it made for some entertaining and sometimes creepy radio. On this episode of That's Odd, Johnny and Chris remember Art Bell and how he and his show influenced them and a generation of paranormal enthusiasts.
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This week, the guys return with another Urban Legends episode. In this fifth installment, a listener sends in a local story of a Lady in White from San Francisco, a former slave woman goes mad while working as a midwife, a flaming man haunts a forest, and Satanists takeover Australian parks.
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This week, Chris and Johnny explore two very different kinds of killers. One would terrify almost everyone she met, eventually committing one of Australia's most gruesome crimes and becoming the first woman in the country to be sentenced to life imprisonment without the chance of parole. The other would be considered one of the nicest men to live in the town of Carthage, Texas, caring for half the town in their times of despair, and eventually befriending a woman who would lose her life at his hands.
Disclaimer: Johnny asked that we warn listeners - His story is rather gruesome and can be a little much to hear for those who may be sensitive to such things. If you'd like to skip it, Chris's story starts at around 28:30.
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Jack Parsons was a rocket engineer in the 1930s who is widely credited as pioneering the advancement of both liquid-fuel and solid-fuel rockets. Without many of his breakthroughs, America may not have ever had a space shuttle program. However, along with his brilliant mind and great contributions in the field of rocket science, there existed a darker side to Parsons. Devil conjuring, obsessions with the occult, and relationships with the likes of Aleister Crowley and L. Ron Hubbard were just a small part of his bizarre and creepy life. Join Chris, Johnny and Carter as they delve into this month's round table discussion on this episode of History Creeps.
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On this episode of That's Odd, Chris and Johnny jump on the Crazy Train and explore some of the stories from Rock and Roll's long, strange history. From Ozzy snorting ants to Elvis bonding with his dead twin to Nikki Sixx walking away from an overdose just to go shoot up some more, each decade since the birth of the genre has seen its fair share of weird, bizarre and just plain odd events. Join the guys on this special music themed episode of That's Odd.
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In December 1900, a lighthouse on one of Scotland's Flannan Isles was the focus of one of history's strangest unexplained disappearances. On December 26, after some days of adverse weather, a relief vessel was sent to check on the three men who manned the Eilean Mor Lighthouse. Upon arriving, the relief crew were alarmed that no one came out to greet them. But, what they found once entering the lighthouse would leave historians puzzled for over a decade. Join Chris, Johnny and Carter as they delve into the mystery of the Eilean Mor Lighthouse on this episode of History Creeps!
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On this episode of That's Odd, a town bully finds out the phrase "nice guys finish last" is not always right, and a hotel built to impress titans of business becomes a magnet of death and sorrow. Ken McElroy terrorized the town of Skidmore, Missouri, and when a couple of the residents decided they'd had enough, he became the focus of international attention. And, the Hotel Cecil was originally intended to be a haven for business travelers passing through Los Angeles. However, it would soon serve as a beacon for those who felt they could not continue living in this world. Join Chris and Johnny as they explore more of the odder side of history on That's Odd.
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In the mid 1890s, the nation would become fascinated with a man who would go on to be known as America's first serial killer. Though the exploits of a certain Jack the Ripper had recently become known throughout the world due to the graphic and horrific displaying of his victims, much of the shock stemming from the crimes of H. H. Holmes was due in part to the secrecy in which he carried out the terrible acts of murder. And, when Chicago police raided his home after his arrest in 1895, the rest of the world would soon forget about the Whitechapel Murder and focus their attention on the Horror House of H. H. Holmes. Join Chris and Johnny as they welcome Abnormal Times co-host Brandon Fuller to the round table discussion on this episode of History Creeps!
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On this episode of That's Odd, Mexican general Antonio López de Santa Anna is well known for having led Mexico against Texan revolutionaries in the Mexican-American War and later becoming president. What many people don't know is that he was once forced out of retirement to face the French army, only to lose his leg in battle. What he did with the leg next would leave many scratching their heads. And, pranks and practical jokes have been around since the beginning of time. Pulling out one's chair as they are about to sit, dousing clothing in itching powder and exploding golf balls never fail to elicit a laugh from most people. Taking advantage of the gullibility of the public can be said to be just as funny. At least, it was to a certain Duke of Montagu. Join Chris and Johnny as they take a look at some of the more odd moments in history on this episode of That's Odd!
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In the early hours of March 8, 2014, Malaysia Flight 370 departed Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Malaysia headed for Beijing, China. The pilot was a 53-year-old veteran with years of flying experience under his belt. The plane was a Boeing 777-200ER, considered to be one of the safest at airliners at the time. The 227 passengers and 12 crew were from countries all over the world. Nothing about the night was out of the ordinary. That is until the plane disappeared from radar a little over 45 minutes after take off. And, for the next seven hours, the plane would remain elusive until it vanished completely from the face of the earth. Just what did happen to Malaysia Flight 370? Join Chris, Johnny and Carter as they take a look at one of the greatest mysteries in aviation history on this episode of History Creeps!
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On this episode of That's Odd, Chris and Johnny take a look at the sad life of Topsy, an elephant that would go down in history as having one of the most shocking ends to a strange and unfortunate life. And then, how does one explain the same person getting struck by lightning or hitting the lottery jackpot more than once in their lives? Strange coincidences seem to permeate the very fabric of history. Is it just chance or is there something else at work? Join Johnny and Chris as they delve into some of the odder stories in history on this episode of That's Odd.
On the night of Christmas Eve 1945, a fire broke out at the home of George and Jennie Sodder. Asleep with them in the home at the time were nine of their ten children. When Jennie awoke to find the house on fire, she called out to her husband to rouse the children. Over the next few moments, confusion and chaos broke out. By the time George and Jennie found themselves standing outside watching their house burn to the ground, they realized five of their children were missing, possibly still in the house. The fate of the children would go down as one of history's most puzzling mysteries. Join Chris, Johnny and Carter as they delve into the strange disappearance of the Sodder children on this episode of History Creeps!
During the late 1730s, England and Spain were locked in constant conflict over trade routes in the Caribbean. Believing that a war would help the English secure a victory over the Spanish, Parliament looked for any reason they could to make the first move. As it so happened, merchant ship captain Robert Jenkins had an ear for that sort of thing. Also, in the early 1950s, a three year old girl in Sweden begins to insist she is not who her parents think she is. This didn't seem too disturbing until years later when she and her family visited Amsterdam and she was able to navigate the city using memories that should not have existed. How did a severed body part start a war? Just who was Barbro Karlen? Join Chris and Johnny on this episode of That's Odd and find out!
This week, the guys hold a round table to discuss news of the Pentagon releasing information that the United States government had continued to monitor and investigate UFO sightings well into 2012. Spearheaded by Senator Harry Reid, the project is said to be full of "smoking gun" information relating to UFOs and extra-terrestrials, some of which was released to the public in the form of footage from the United States Navy depicting an object being chased by fighter jet pilots. Could the truth really be out there? The guys WANT to believe! Check out this new episode of History Creeps and decide what you believe for yourself!
