The beetches delve in to our darkest topic yet. Join us as we discuss the history of human sacrifice, and two dark (and surprisingly recent) cases of human sacrifice. What do carnivals and nuns have in common? Listen to find out! Also, when you wish upon a star, you may just be wishing on a turd. All this and more is coming your way in episode 9!

Rachel's Sources:

https://www.britannica.com/topic/human-sacrifice

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_sacrifice

https://www.livescience.com/59514-cultures-that-practiced-human-sacrifice/3.html

https://www.arcgis.com/apps/MapJournal/index.html?appid=b7e531fed1414ce3b30a6d2272f9e0e1

https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/killer-of-martyred-italian-nun-i-can-have-of-her-only-a-memory-of-love-58670

https://angelusnews.com/faith/pope-brings-five-people-closer-to-sainthood/

Sam's Sources:

• https://www.nwitimes.com/uncategorized/ritual-slaying-suspect-sentenced/article_9926b126-5fd8-5563-89d3-acedccfc2eab.html
• https://randomrationalrantsandramblings.wordpress.com/tag/murder/
• https://prezi.com/c0xpa-o5y6uc/the-carny-cult/?frame=b0c0a9217599066523e5579b40fc57b3192e680b
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This week, the beetches discuss the glorious state of Maine and some creepy hauntings that have taken place there. Grab an “Allen’s and Malk” and get ready to hear about witches with melted faces, the ghost of a hitchhiking brides, and a road with so many fatalities that a country song was written about it. Also, will a whale expert get in touch with Rachel? She’s got a few things to discuss with you.

Rachel's Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allen%27s_Coffee_Brandy

https://umaine.edu/undiscoveredmaine/aroostook-county-maine/southern-aroostook/haynesville/

https://www.werewoofs.com/ghost-stories/horrors-haynesville-woods/

https://spookeats.com/2020/04/03/haunted-hikes-haynesville-woods/

Sam's Sources: 

• https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/71867/25-magnificent-facts-about-maine
• https://seeksghosts.blogspot.com/2014/01/maine-catherine-hill-legend.html
• https://bangordailynews.com/2017/10/18/living/a-frightful-drive-on-route-182-2/
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Disembodied feet! Royal vampires! Blueberry picking! Being crushed by a giant horse sculpture! This week the beetches talk about some of our favorite conspiracy theories. Get ready for the disturbing, bizarre, and sometimes silly theories that are heading your way!

Rachel's Sources:

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conspiracy%20theo

https://www.newscientist.com/term/conspiracy-theories/#ixzz6nivMvzIp

https://www.denverpost.com/2016/10/31/definitive-guide-to-denver-international-airport-conspiracy-theories/

https://www.flydenver.com/great_hall/denfiles

https://www.reddit.com/r/Retconned/comments/cbn9ta/the_veil_is_thin_in_some_places/

https://skepticalinquirer.org/2017/07/an-investigation-of-the-missing411-conspiracy/

https://www.strangeoutdoors.com/mysterious-stories-blog/2017/11/28/james-mcgrogan

https://paranormal-world.fandom.com/wiki/Where_Did_Lillian_Carney_Go%3F

https://www.goupstate.com/article/NC/20111217/News/605168214/SJ

Sam's Sources:

• https://www.vox.com/identities/2019/8/14/20803950/jeffrey-epstein-conspiracy-theories-clinton-trump-acosta
• https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/royal-family-conspiracy-theories-prince-charles-vampire.html/
• https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/shortcuts/2017/may/15/avril-lavigne-melissa-cloning-conspiracy-theories
• https://www.nme.com/blogs/nme-blogs/is-avril-lavigne-really-dead-759563

The beetches talk about some super crazy and incredibly unsafe medical practices of the past. You might want to drill a hole in your own skull after listening to this one! If that’s a step too far, maybe try blowing some smoke up your bum instead. Also, are tarantulas just spider hamsters, or something far more sinister? Let us know which side you’re on in the most epic arachnid debate (so far) of 2021!

Rachel's Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloodletting

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tobacco_smoke_enema

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Female_hysteria

Sam's Sources:

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trepanning
• https://www.boredpanda.com/weird-old-medical-treatments/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic
• https://www.healthline.com/health/diet-and-weight-loss/tapeworm-diet
• https://bonesdontlie.wordpress.com/2015/04/08/new-morbid-terminology-corpse-medicine/#:~:text=Corpse%20medicine%2C%20or%20medical%20cannibalism,organ%20transplant%20and%20blood%20transfusions.&text=This%20medicine%20wasn't%20just,was%20a%20hot%20medical%20commodity.
• https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-gruesome-history-of-eating-corpses-as-medicine-82360284/

What is the dark web? Well, we’re still not completely sure, but boy are we interested! In episode 5, we dive into the history of the dark web and discuss a few spooky cases dealing with suspected human trafficking and hired hitmen. Tiger’s are mentioned, and we also chat about our adoration of Love Island UK. 

Rachel's Sources:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2018/01/25/a-church-elders-ashley-madison-affairs-led-him-to-the-dark-web-and-murder-police-say/

https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/3359780-Criminal-Complaint-Allwine-Stephen.html?embed=true&pdf=false&responsive=false&sidebar=false&text=false

https://www.fox9.com/news/stephen-allwine-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-wifes-murder

https://criminal.findlaw.com/criminal-charges/dark-web-crimes.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_web

Sam's Sources:

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/jul/07/chloe-ayling-anything-think-free-just-got-to-do

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abduction_of_Chloe_Ayling

On this episode, the beetches discuss haunted places in the “land of (more than) 10,000 lakes”, Minnesota. We also chat about brain eating amoebas, the “Twin Titties”, and  call out the movie “The Houses That October Built 2”.  Sam also debuts her first official podcast Bob Dylan impression (more to come).

Rachel's Sources:

Ghost Adventures, S13 Ep7-Nopeming Sanetorium

https://www.coolkidfacts.com/minnesota-facts/

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/states/minnesota/

https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/lifestyle/1709914-A-lot-of-people-died-here-Nopeming-has-embraced-its-identity-as-a-paranormal-destination

https://www.museumofhealthcare.ca/explore/exhibits/breath/collapse-therapies.html

https://www.cdc.gov/tb/publications/faqs/default.htm#tabs-1061786-3

Sam's Sources:

In this episode the beetches discuss the Satanic Panic craze. They also do a shallow dive in to their deeply f**cked religious pasts and talk about the hidden dangers of boiling hot water in the microwave.

Rachel's Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McMartin_preschool_trial

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Day-care_sex-abuse_hysteria

Sam's Sources:

https://www.vox.com/2016/10/30/13413864/satanic-panic-ritual-abuse-history-explained

The first episode, where the beetches discuss cursed paintings, dybbuk boxes, and Rachel's dad's creepy basement...among other things. On this first episode, the beetches still thought they would play a drinking game every episode...the game has now changed, but the drinking will always stay!

Rachel's Sources:

Vice Article: https://rb.gy/9b24wl

Wikipedia:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dybbuk_box, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dybbuk

E! Online: https://eonli.ne/3dXNNcM

Sam's Sources:

Horror News: https://horrornews.net/124777/anguished-man-look-worlds-haunted-painting/

Live About: https://www.liveabout.com/the-anguished-man-a-haunted-painting-3973896

Your beetches Sammy Snake and Rachel Rat Ball talk about crazy theme parks, including tragic Disney accidents and the problematic Action Park. Other topics covered include: what we would throw down bottomless pits, sex-themed amusement parks, how long a mile is, and brainstorming possible nicknames for one another.

Rachel's Sources:

Class Action Park (2020) HBO Max

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Action_Park

https://www.history.com/news/the-rise-and-fall-of-action-park-new-jerseys-most-dangerous-water-park

Sam's Sources:

Background:

https://www.wkw.com/premises-liability/faqs/are-amusement-parks-dangerous

https://caraccidentsinorlando.com/theme-park-accident-statistics/#:~:text=%E2%80%93%20An%20estimated%204%2C400%20children%20are,on%20an%20amusement%20park%20ride.

https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/amusement-parks/worlds-strangest-theme-parks

Disney:

• https://www.cheatsheet.com/health-fitness/the-most-horrifying-accidents-and-deaths-in-disney-theme-park-history.html/
• https://www.nbc26.com/news/national/9-tragic-deaths-that-happened-at-walt-disney-world
• https://www.floridainjurylawyers.com/blog/timeline-deaths-and-accidents-at-disney/
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_incidents_at_Walt_Disney_World