What if we were to tell you that Thanksgiving didn’t start at Plymouth Rock? Join us this week as we discuss the history of Thanksgiving, bizarre traditions and cultural fall festivals.

This week we indulge in one of our guilty pleasures, mythology. More specifically, Norse Mythology. Join us as we discuss the group of Norse gods known as The Vanir. Listener discretion is advised.

Today is Election Day in the United States so it’s only right that we share some bizarre facts involving political figures! Join us as we discuss bizarre politics as well as the infidelity and hypocrisy surrounding two past US Presidents. Listener discretion is advised.

This week we discuss the cultural significance and traditions of the Mexican holiday, Día de Los Muertos aka, the Day of the Dead. Join us as we discuss this grand holiday and how it celebrated around the world!

On this bonus episode of Beyond the Bizarre, we cover a classic urban legend well known at colleges and universities, the Midnight Scream … along with other hauntings. Trigger Warning: mentions of sexual assault and suicidal ideation. See show notes. Listener discretion is advised. 1:29 The Midnight Scream **

(Trigger Warning: sexual assault) 17:04 - 17:55 The Dead Roommate ( Trigger Warning: suicidal ideation) 43:30 College and University hauntings ( Trigger Warning: some of these mention suicide )

Happy Halloween Y’all! On this special bonus episode of Beyond The Bizarre, we discuss Halloween’s more amorous roots in romance and matchmaking. Listener Discretion is advised.

This week we discuss some real life horror, true accounts of tainted Halloween candy. From razor blades to drugs, make sure you check your candy! Listen discretion is advised. Trigger Warning: mentioning of drug use, attempted harm to minors, discussion of child endangerment and child death.

This week we are joined by a special guest, our friend (and ghost-hunter) Mat! Join us as Mat shares and we discuss the history and hauntings of the historical Exchange Hotel as well as some personal haunting experiences. Listener discretion is advised.

Join us as we share a small town haunt from the state of Alabama, US and a classic urban legend, The Hookman. Listener discretion is advised.

Join us as we discuss one of the classic urban legends in the world, the Lady in White. Spector? Harbinger of doom? Or Both? Listener discretion is advised.