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Art Theft - On today's episode, Katie takes us on a journey featuring the greatest art heist of all time.  On March 18th, 1990, two men dressed up as cops stole 13 pieces of art from the Isabella Gardner Art Museum in Boston, MASS.  Collectively these pieces are worth over $500 million!  

In response to this crime and other acts of art theft, the FBI created the anti-art theft division which solely focuses on the crimes in the art community.  

We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed creating it! 

And HAVE THE DAY YOU DESERVE! 

Cheers, 
Katie & Kelly

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https://www.fbi.gov/video-repository/newss-fbi-art-theft-program/view

https://www.wbur.org/news/2018/08/20/lastseen-gardner-heist-missing-art

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/five-things-know-about-isabella-stewart-gardner-art-heist-180977448/

https://www.anart4life.com/the-first-known-art-heist/#:~:text=In%201473%2C%20Polish%20pirates%20boarded,the%20first%20recorded%20art%20heist.

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

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Join us as we talk about magick, m-a-g-i-c-k.  The ancient study of consciouness.  This episode was inspired by Dean Radin's Book, Real Magic (2018). 

On the pod we talk about the premise of magick, different religions and mystical traditions that emerged from this concept, and how it ties in with several theories of quantum physics.  

We talk about consciousness, the source, divination, ancient cultures, and philosophies for living by..  We're really all connected universally and your mind is more powerful than you imagine. 

We hope you enjoy going on this journey with us! and of course, have the day you deserve, witches (and wizards)! 

Cheers!
Katie & Kelly 

Berger, Helen. (2021). What is Wicca? An expert on modern witchcraft explains. 

https://www.brandeis.edu/now/2021/september/wicca-berger-conversation.html

 History.com. (2019). Plato. History. https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-greece/plato

 History.com (2023). Zoroastrianism. History. https://www.history.com/topics/religion/zoroastrianism

 Hoeller, Stephen. (n.d.). On the Trail of the Winged God: Hermes and Hermeticism Throughout the Ages. The Gnosis Archive. http://gnosis.org/hermes.htm

 Jarus, Owen. (2021). Alexander the Great: Facts, biography, and accomplishments. Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/39997-alexander-the-great.html

 Neoplatonism. (2016). Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/neoplatonism/#:~:text=Neoplatonic%20philosophy%20is%20a%20strict,%2C%20or%20%E2%80%9Cthe%20Good%E2%80%9D.

Pienaar, Juanita. (2020). Manifestation, magick and physics – are they the same thing? https://medium.com/@bikinifishadventuring/manifestation-magic-and-quantum-physics-are-they-all-just-saying-the-same-thing-7a157fa6457d

 Radin, Dean. (2018). Real Magic: Ancient Wisdom, Modern Science, and a Guide to the Secret Power of the Universe. Harmony/Rodale. 

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Heyo! We're in Cancer SZN!  Time to get weeeiiiirdddd!   

We loooove a good crab person.  Their intuition, their uniqueness, their love and empathy and their artsy perspective of the world really make them special people and we can't wait to talk alllll about them!!

We talk about their strengths, their weaknesses, how they act as lovers and friends.

So, this one is for you Cancerians! 

And to everyone out there, we hope you are having the day you deserve (in the best way, of course!)!

Cheers,
Katie & Kelly

Coughlin, Sara. (2018). What Your Astrological Sign’s “Keyword” Reveals About You. Refinery29. https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2018/11/216100/astrology-zodiac-keywords-the-stars-within-you#slide-4

 https://www.famousbirthdays.com/astrology/cancer.html

 Gardiner, Karen. (2018). 8 Architectural Marvels Inspired by the Summer Solstice. Architecture Digest. https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/summer-solstice-architectural-marvels

 Regen, Sarah. (2023). What it Means to Be a Water Sign & How to Find Balance. Mbgmindfulness. https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/water-signs

 Stardust, Lisa. (2022). Cancer sun sign: Personality traits, love compatibility and more. Today. https://www.today.com/life/astrology/cancer-traits-personality-rcna33170

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FINALLY - we're to the last leg in this horrifying and totally true saga of a story. 

As hard as the last ones were, it's going to get worse.  In this episode Katie gets into the peak of terror the cult leader inflicted on his followers.  This terror ultimately leads to his demise, imprisonment, and the poetic justice he gets from his cellmate. 

All in all, these last two episodes were the most dark, scary and totally true episodes we've done.  We appreciate you sticking around until the very end of it all.

And of course, we hope you are having the day you deserve!

Cheers,
Katie & Kelly

https://murderpedia.org/male.T/t/theriault-roch.htm

https://cvltnation.com/ant-hill-kids-break-legs-sledgehammer-go-hell/

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Today we really get into the Ant Hill Kids Cult.  Katie introduces us to the leader, we learn about the trials and tribulations of the leader, and the events that led to the formation of this cult. 

We take a break when the group goes to jail but this horrible story doesn't end there.

Straight outta Canada!

We hope you're having the day you deserve.

Cheers!
Katie & Kelly  

https://murderpedia.org/male.T/t/theriault-roch.htm

https://cvltnation.com/ant-hill-kids-break-legs-sledgehammer-go-hell/

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In this first part of a three part series, we talk about the psychology of a cult.

What makes a good cult leader?

Why do people join cults? and then, why do they stay?

What's the difference between a cult and a religion?

This is just the tip of the iceberg.  In the episodes following this, Katie brings us into the horrific world of The Ant Hill Kids Cult.  This cult was less of a cult and more like a house of horrors that is too diabolical for fiction and leaving us once again scratching our heads and saying "fact is stranger than fiction..." 

Hold on as we take to a place that is Outrageously Dark, Scary, and TOTALLY TRUE.

Have the day you deserve beautiful people!

Cheers!
Katie & Kelly 

Dittmann, Melissa. (2002). Cults of hatred. American Psychological Association. https://www.apa.org/monitor/nov02/cults.html

 Ferreira, Becky. (2017). The World’s Oldest Known Temple was Home to the Skull Cult. https://www.vice.com/en/article/7xp55b/gobekli-tepe-skull-cult-ancient-ruins-temple-ritual

 Glassman, Thea. (2018). 6 of the most infamous cults in history. Insider. https://www.insider.com/most-infamous-cults-in-history-2018-8

 Hassan, Steven. (2021). Understanding Cults: The Basics. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/freedom-mind/202106/understanding-cults-the-basics

 Morin, Amy. (2022). What is a Cult? Very well mind. https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-a-cult-5078234

 Rodia, Tina. (2019). Is it a cult, or a new religious movement? Penn Today. https://penntoday.upenn.edu/news/it-cult-or-new-religious-movement#:~:text=Cult%20is%20a%20term%20that,for%20example%2C%20Scientology%20and%20Mormonism.

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This episode is sad, sad, dark, scary and totally true. 

The Sedona Sweat Lodge Deaths was a tragic event that took place at the hands of James Arthur Ray - Proclaimed spiritual guru. 

Tune in to hear all the horrific deaths that took place at his spiritual retreat. 

Be good to yourself after this one and be careful who you believe in. 

Have the day you deserve 🤍 

Cheers!
Katie & Kelly & Matt


Blevins, Brady. (n.d.). James Arthur Ray. Watchman Fellowship Profile. https://www.watchman.org/profiles/pdf/rayprofile.pdf

 Diedrich, John. (2009). Man who died in Arizona sweat lodge was Milwaukeean. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. https://archive.jsonline.com/news/milwaukee/63937037.html

 Hogendorf, Shawn. (2009). Neuman’s daughters speak out about her death. SW Newsmedia. https://www.swnewsmedia.com/savage_pacer/news/neuman-s-daughter-speaks-out-about-her-death/article_5b167986-0ce8-5171-b67f-0332f912241a.html

 https://jamesray.com/

 Kravarik, J. & Sidner, S. (2016). Sweat lodge gurus attempted comeback angers victims. CNN. https://www.cnn.com/2016/12/01/us/sweat-lodge-james-arthur-ray-victims/index.html

 Stroud, Matt. (2013). The Death Dealer. TheVerge. https://www.theverge.com/2013/12/4/5038930/the-death-dealer-james-arthur-sweat-lodge-deaths-in-sedona

 The Pluralism Project. (2020). Sweat Lodge. Harvard University. https://pluralism.org/sweat-lodge

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Today we talk about all things dark and scary from the Tamám Shud case, commonly known as the Somerton Man case.  

This case remained a mystery for nearly 74 years until 2022 when he was identified as Carl "Charles" Webb.  

His identification was made possible through advancements in technology and genetic genealogy testing.   

We got all the details for you in today's episode! 

Thanks for listening and we hope you are having the day you deserve! 

Cheers, 
Katie & Kelly 

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Who LOVES a Gemini?!   We doooo!!! 

And on this episode of ALL THINGS OUTRAGEOUSLY DARK SCARY BEAUTIFUL AND TOTALLY TRUE we break down the good, the bad, and the beautiful of our beloved GEMINIS!

We're happy you're here and we hope you enjoy!

AND, we hope you're having the day you deserve!

Cheers!
Katie & Kelly


Constellation Guide. (n.d.). Gemini Constellation. https://www.constellation-guide.com/constellation-list/gemini-constellation/

 Hutter, Jessie. (2022). 14 Strength & weaknesses of the Gemini Zodiac Sign. https://www.sosyncd.com/14-strengths-weaknesses-of-the-gemini-zodiac-sign/

 Regan, Sarah. (2023). Everything you need to know about Geminis. https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/gemini-sign-101

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"This is one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind"   - Neil Armstrong

And boy was he right! 

The Space Race began at the heart of the Cold War -  a war fought through nuclear arms races, espionage, and a lot of he said she said.  Although the USSR was technically the first country in "space," their journey was nothing compared to what the United States did with the Apollo Program and the first lunar landing of 1969. 

So today, we talk about the first lunar landing and everything that went into it.  There are moments that are beautiful, there are moments that are dark, and there are moments that are scary.  But all in all, it's all TOTALLY TRUE!

We're glad you're here for it and we hope you're having the day you deserve.

Cheers! 
Katie & Kelly

Apollo 1. (2012). NASA. https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/apollo/missions/apollo1.html

 Apollo 11 Mission Overview. (2022). NASA. https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/apollo/missions/apollo11.html

 Apollo 11: United States Space Flight. (2023). Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Apollo-11

 Boyle, Rebecca. (2023). NASA’s return to the moon is off to a rocky start. https://www.technologyreview.com/2023/01/09/1065143/nasa-artemis-return-to-moon/#:~:text=The%20first%20crewed%20mission%20is,lunar%20return%20could%20be%20huge.

 Encyclopedia Britannica. (2023). Yuri Gagarin; Soviet cosmonaut. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Yuri-Gagarin

 NASA. (2023). The Decision to Go to the Moon:
 President John F. Kennedy's May 25, 1961 Speech
 before a Joint Session of Congress. https://history.nasa.gov/moondec.html

 The Cold War. (N.D.). John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum and Library. https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/about-jfk/jfk-in-history/the-cold-war#:~:text=Soldiers%20of%20the%20Soviet%20Union,proxy%20wars%20between%20other%20nations.

 What was the Apollo Program? (2019). NASA. https://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/5-8/features/nasa-knows/what-was-apollo-program-58.html

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