Have you ever wondered how Bram Stoker dreamt up Dracula?  Well, we might have the answer for you!  Join us as we discuss Elizabeth Bathory and Vlad the Impaler, two despicable human beings who could be considered real life vampires. Both abused their power and left carnage in their wake.  Enjoy this episode about these sadists whose rampages will haunt your Memorial Day!

Did you know......?  If you love history as much as we do, or if you just want to learn a few interesting historical facts, this episode is for you!  Join us as we discuss little known tidbits including a Pope who caused the Black Death, Chinese Foot Binding, and Ronald Reagan, life saver to name a few.  Sit back on a Sunday and gather little nuggets you can share at your next social gathering!

No More Wire Hangers!!!!  Join us as we discuss one of the most notorious mothers of all time.  Joan Crawford was a huge movie star, and her fame spanned four decades in Hollywood.  We discuss her early life, rise to fame, as well as Joan's  relationships and motherhood.  We dug a little deeper than the notorious scandal that was Mommie Dearest, and we found some interesting information about this old Hollywood broad.  Happy Mother's Day to all, try not to tie your children to their beds!

Have you heard of the escaped mental patient with the hook who terrorizes couples out at night?  What about the legend of Bloody Mary?  How about the vanishing hitchhiker?  Well, although those can't be proven as true, join us as we discuss some substantiated urban legends.

Listener discretion advised! In today's episode, we will be discussing two gruesome murders. If you're okay with that, join us as we talk about cold case mysteries involving the infamous Lizzie Borden and the Hinterkaifeck murders. Although horrific, you may learn something from these stories. We sure did, listen to your gut and watch out for your head!

Al Capone, a name synonymous with organized crime...but sometimes, there's more to a man than just his notoriety. Join us as we discuss some lesser known facts about the head of The Chicago Outfit. We will make you an offer you can't refuse about our hometown favorite gangster, Scarface himself, Al Capone.

If you remember the 80's, or even if you don't, this episode is just pure, unadulterated Xavier Roberts fun! Listen as we discuss some facts you may not know about this iconic toy and the craze it created pre-holiday 1983.  Long lines, lack of supply, parents who don't want to disappoint equals a marketing coup!  Sit back, have a Sanka, and enjoy some time travel back to the decade of excess!

Queen Victoria and Jack the Ripper in the same episode?  Just you wait to see how they might be related.  Join us as we talk about the life of the Queen and some strange Victorian Era facts.  Then, we will discuss the possible identity of Jack the Ripper, one of the great mysteries to this day!

Wouldn't  we all would like to live a solitary life and avoid other people every once in awhile? Sure!  But, the three people we discuss today take it to a whole different level.  Join us as we discuss Big and Little Edie Beale of Grey Gardens fame, a mother and daughter duo who shut out the world in favor of each other on their Hamptons estate.  In addition, we also explore the life of Howard Hughes including his successes, love life, questionable personal hygiene habits and the other odd behaviors he exhibited as he descended into the life of a hermit.  Enjoy the sad, but interesting and eccentric stories of these recluses and make a vow to yourself to stay connected to the outside world!

Abandon ship! But, don't abandon this episode where Admiral Joyce and Captain Laura discuss two mysterious deaths aboard celebrity yachts. As mentioned in the previous podcast, we chat about the death on William Randolph Hearst's yacht. We also delve into the mysterious demise of Hollywood icon Natalie Wood and the facts surrounding what may have really happened that fatal night. Drop your anchor and settle in for episode 11 of Coffee and Chitchat!