Castles & Cryptids

Welcome to spooky season cryptic cuties, we hope you enjoyed the darkcast takeover ep last week. Join us as we take a dive into the vast world of vampire lore, for what is sure to be the first part of a series. 

Kelsey has the down low on how to avoid becoming a vampire, from different things to avoid, to anti-vampire burial methods. We discuss rules from Buffy the Vampire Slayer (we are both team Spike btw), and other common vampire myths, like aversion to garlic, holy water, sunlight and crossing running water to escape. 

Alanna shares a collection of vampiric creatures from around the world and how they are turned, along with a couple supposed cases of the undead rising from their graves. We had lots of fun this ep so tune in! You might learn something about vampires you didn't before, and take a shot every time we talk about a bag of rice. 

Come back next week as we continue our spooktober episodes! 

Darkcast promo of the week is the true crime pod Burnt Marshmallows!

Gather round the campfire for today's cozy mystery. We'll keep you company with a little mystery to solve by the end of each episode.

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Hey happy Friday and Happy Spooky Season!! This week we are taking time to bank some episodes, watch some Horror movies for our special Patreon Halloween Movie Mash-up (Is that a good name? lol) and catch up so we can come back next week and be ready to do that Monster Mash!!

So here's a sister show from the hella good Darkcast Network, Hands Off My Podcast, a true crime podcast hosted by Jasmine Castillo. It's the story of Colten Pratt who went missing in Winnipeg, Manitoba, so of course a Canadian case hits close to our hearts.

Hope you enjoy, check out the show, and see you back next week for vampire lore!!

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This week we dove into two cases that bed the question, Why? and also How? whether its the classic dead body-in-a-locked-room style murder mystery, or a horrific multiple-murder with no apparent  motive, some murders are a true mystery.  Or maybe, not murders at all, in some cases. 

So Kelsey hits us with the Keddie cabin murders, a malicious crime that remains mysterious to this day. Why were they targeted, and why was some family left alive?

Alanna's case is a true locked-room conundrum, how did Margaret Schilling get out of her super-locked hospital ward and what happened to her to end up where she did?

We discuss this, some recent horror films, how long you should wait before checking on your absent neighbour, and more on this jam-packed episode!

So come on in, cryptic cuties, we have some stories to unpack!

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Hey, Cryptic Cuties, let's take a trip together to some abandoned places of the world. Tales of wealthy towns that prospered and grew but were ultimately left or destroyed. Sometimes we don't even really know, leaving more of an air of mystery. 

This week we cover cases involving post-secondary education, places where young people should be able to study and live safely. Sadly, we know that's not always the case. There's always a chance for a crime to occur, accidentally, or in these cases, not. 

Kelsey told us Cheri Jo Bates story, which tragically ended in the 1960s at Riverside City College. A couple of cryptic letters lend it an even more sinister side. Alanna's case is the tragic tale of Amara Marluke, a shining light of hope for humanity that was also taken so suddenly and unnecessarily. We hope we did them justice. 

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Hey cryptic cuties, thanks for sticking with us through all the wild tech problems lol, we love you all. We hope things run a little smoother from here on out. 

This week we come in peace; bringing tales of alien abductions, weird encounters and murder mysteries, with a tangent or 2 along the way. Kelsey covers the Pascagoula Incident, where 2 men on a fishing trip experience more than just a relaxing evening after work. Alanna wraps things up with the bizarre death of Zigmund Adamski and one of the investigators, Alan Godfrey. It's a wild one, so be sure to tune in.

Happy listening and catch up with you next time! 

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Darkcast Promo of the week: Mountain Murders 

East coast murders covered by Appalachian folks, Heather & Dylan. Join our intrepid hosts as they navigate the dark side of nature, exploring crimes that will make your hair stand on end. 

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Yo ho ho, we need a bottle of rum after these last few episodes, besties!! From recording to posting, the issues kept cropping up, so we split the Pirates theme into two episodes, and here is Part 2!

Alanna dove into the history of some girl buccaneers, mainly the story of mysterious Anne Bonny, but her bestie too. That was Mary, or should we say Mark? Read. One went as a man, you see, but they were fast friends and almost accidental lovers. Oh and a cameo, or more like a connection to "Calico Jack" Rackham.  

We can't forget our tangents on the Black Dagger Brotherhood, Fast & the Furious lore, pet grooming, and the surprise Gordo appearances, which really shock no one?!

Also weight in on our new slogan, maybe? "just Get a Divorce!!" and our new favorite word, "Piratical"!

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Ahoy, mateys, shall we step onboard this cryptic ship? We have had some rough seas on the Podcaster vessel this week, so we apologize for the delays! So let's talk Stede Bonnet, famed pirate extraordinaire. Kelsey does a deep dive off the plank into his story, and we are along for the ride!

So does he live up to his infamy, worthy of still being depicted in games and tv shows like HBO's Our Flag Means Death? We hope so, and the only way to decide is to tune in and tell us what you think of old Stede. Next week we will conclude with Alanna's pirates. Oh and did we mention Blackbeard has a cameo??

Darkcast Network Promos of the Week: Creepy Confidential and Famous Last Words Podcast!

Hey Cryptic Cuties, we missed you all! Sorry, we were supposed to be back with our regular episode, but some stuff delayed us. But don't worry, we have a treat for you featuring our Darkcast Network pals at ODFM. Each week they cover a true crime that's one "D" from murder, and this one is no exception, and we've never heard of it! Let's hear it from them, and their show description: 

No, Drew didn’t kill anyone, maybe with laughter, but not intentionally. However, someone did rip out HIS heart and those of many others when they murdered the love of his life. This is the story of Amie Harwick.

Hosted by Jenna Swanson and Kelly DeVries
Produced and edited by Kelly DeVries
Theme music by Erik Swanson
Intro Music: Nasty by Oldways
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This week we traveled all the way to Africa for the latest ep in our folklore series. Kelsey covers 2 interesting legends from South Africa , first up is the Hole in the Wall. A rock formation formed over millions of years, and maybe with a little help from a sea man and a fish. Next is a creature known as the Grootslang, with stories and warnings all over Africa, it has been feared for generations. 

Alanna shares 2 popular Nigerian Folktales, The Woman with Two Skins and Why the Bat Flies at Night. Check out our patreon where we will be sharing Alanna's 3rd story, you can also catch up on monthly bonus eps and videos!

We won't have an episode on Aug 9th as Alanna is on holidays (lucky lady), but we will catch up with everyone on the 16th (we hope) Thanks for listening and keep it cryptic!

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