Clowns—some people love them, most people fear them, and after this episode, you might just hate them too! This week, we’re diving face-first into the twisted world of Phantom Clown sightings and the terrifying case of John Wayne Gacy, the real-life killer clown who haunted the 1970s.

First up, we’re chasing down those creepy clowns that kept popping up in the strangest places. Are they pranksters, something supernatural, or just a bunch of kids with too much time on their hands? Phantom Clown sightings have been causing chaos for decades, and we’re here to sift through the greasepaint and see what’s behind those sinister grins.

Then, we dive into the dark and chilling story of John Wayne Gacy, the killer with a clown persona who lured his victims to their deaths. We’ll unravel the twisted mind behind the makeup and explore how he managed to terrify an entire nation. And don’t worry, we’ll have a cocktail on hand to help us all cope with the creepiness!

But hey, I also want to hear from you too! What’s the most haunted place in Alabama? I'm cooking up a spooky minisode for the last Wednesday of August, and I need your haunted hotspots to make it extra eerie. Drop me a line, and your suggestion might just make it into the show! Comment on the episode to leave your suggestions!

Grab your drink, and let’s dive into this creepy world of clowns- Cheers!

Sources: https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/execution/the-last-meal/

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

https://www.cookcountysheriffil.gov/departments/c-c-s-p-d/unidentified-victims-john-wayne-gacy/

https://slate.com/culture/2016/10/evil-clowns-have-been-sighted-all-over-america-since-1981.html

https://www.kjrh.com/newsy/creepy-clown-sightings-actually-started-in-the-80s_

https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2016/oct/31/the-great-clown-panic-of-2016-a-volatile-mix-of-fear-and-contagion

https://ifpo.org/preview-creepy-clowns-panic-2016/