Welcome back, sinners and emotional support chaos gremlins — we missed you. Probably. 😌

We kick things off with the long-awaited return of Mischa ASMR… except plot twist: she is a dog, not a child, so what you’re actually getting is aggressive sniffing, questionable licking noises, and the occasional mysterious crunch that no one can identify. Our listeners? Obsessed. Mischa herself? Half asleep, still begging for snacks like she just ran a marathon instead of napping for 14 hours straight. She’s acting like she hasn’t slept in five years, but don’t be fooled — this is a full-time professional napper.

Lauren’s husband would also like it noted (again) that short episodes are unacceptable, so congratulations — this one is legally required to be long. We don’t make the rules. (He does.)

GhostTube is back and somehow worse than usual — rude, demanding, and acting like she’s HR for the afterlife. Interrupting us, judging us, and generally bringing an attitude that no one asked for but we’re forced to endure. Mischa continues her side quest of Snack Acquisition™ throughout the episode, and honestly, she’s closer to success than we are to understanding GhostTube’s attitude problem.

We’re still riding the high of our ✨HauntFest.net✨ partnership because we are THRIVING (and also still asking for a rage room, respectfully).

This week, we dive into the Screaming Tunnel — a place where there are no ghosts, just the deeply cursed experience of lighting a match and hearing a scream that will absolutely make you question every life choice that led you there. Science says it’s probably acoustics. We say it’s a personal attack. Then we spiral HARD into the case of Anneliese Michel, where things go from “hmm interesting” to “absolutely not” in record time. We break down the exorcism, the disturbing audio, the religious context, and the ongoing debate of possession vs. severe mental illness — and spoiler alert: there are no comforting conclusions here.

And just when we think we’ve made it out alive…

Anyway, enjoy the chaos. Stay haunted. And if your dog starts doing ASMR in the middle of the night… mind your business. 👀

First things first: we know the episode is late. Please lower the pitchforks. Lauren is currently getting her ass thoroughly kicked by depression, and unfortunately mental health does not care about podcast schedules. On top of that, Daylight Savings Time came in like a sleep-depriving demon and absolutely wrecked everyone’s internal clock. Both Lauren and Courtney slept in like two Victorian children with consumption. Lauren is also still (or again?? who even knows anymore) sick after going on a stress-fueled, caffeine-powered spring cleaning rampage that nearly took her out. Was it a good idea to drink obscene amounts of caffeine while deep cleaning? No. Did it happen anyway? Also yes.

Also, before anyone says anything — Lauren does NOT have a 7 Brew problem. She has a 7 Brew lifestyle (still not sponsored - We're looking at you, 7 Brew!). A personality trait. A spiritual dependency, if you will. Meanwhile we are still ridiculously excited about our HauntFest partnership because nothing pairs better with emotional instability than haunted attractions and questionable life choices.

This week we dive into the horrifying and endlessly mysterious murder of The Black Dahlia, Elizabeth Short — one of the most infamous unsolved cases in American history. It’s got suspicious men, terrible police work, about 9,000 suspects, and more conspiracy theories than the internet can responsibly handle. We spiral into the timeline, the investigation, the media circus, and the absolute chaos that followed… while trying not to scream into the void about how none of it makes sense.

Then we jump into the deeply disturbing 1974 murder of Arlis Perry, a case that takes place inside a church at Stanford and somehow manages to get progressively more unsettling the deeper you go. Ritualistic elements? Extremely suspicious behavior? Investigators side-eyeing basically everyone? Yep. It’s dark, it’s bizarre, and it sends us into yet another chaotic rabbit hole while Lauren attempts to stay conscious and Courtney tries to keep the train on the tracks (she fails).

This week’s episode is short, chaotic, and slightly unhinged because after the absolute novel we dropped on y’all last week — and the chaos that’s coming over the next couple episodes — we decided everyone deserved a tiny paranormal breather. Like a snack-sized haunting. A haunted appetizer, if you will. We are still proudly partnered with HauntFest (go check them out immediately), but unfortunately 7Brew continues to ignore the greatest sponsorship opportunity of their lives, which is frankly a tragedy for Lauren’s caffeine addiction. And of course GhostTube has returned, once again interrupting us with its usual sass, judgment, and ghostly attitude problems, because apparently the spirits feel very strongly about being part of this podcast now.

Today we take a quick trip to Corvin Castle, one of the creepiest castles in Europe that looks like Dracula himself designed it during a bad mood. Naturally, the vibes are immaculate if your vibe is dark medieval torture castle with ghost problems. Somewhere in the middle of all that chaos, Courtney re-tells the childhood demon experience that permanently altered the way she sleeps for the rest of her life. We’re talking NO OPEN DOORS EVER. PERIODT. Doors must be closed. Hallways must not be visible. Darkness must be managed. Because if you can see the hallway… something in the hallway can see you.

This spirals us directly into a discussion about shadow people, which honestly none of us were emotionally prepared for. Shadow adults? Suspicious but manageable. Creepy shadow figures standing in corners? Not ideal, but survivable. Shadow children? Absolutely the fuck NOT. Immediate nope. Instant eviction from reality. Between Courtney’s demon story, the nightmare fuel that is Corvin Castle, and GhostTube being rude as hell the entire episode, this short little break episode somehow still manages to spiral completely out of control — just the way we like it. 👻

Gather ‘round, gremlins. 👻✨

We are STILL aggressively, spiritually, emotionally, financially excited about partnering with HauntFest. Yes, we’re bringing it up again. Yes, we will continue bringing it up. Yes, you will go to 👉 HauntFest.net 👻 Haunted houses, spooky vendors, vibes that say “this could go wrong” — it’s everything we stand for.

Today’s haunted chaos menu:

🏚️ The McRaven House in Vicksburg, MS — allegedly the “most haunted house in Mississippi,” featuring Civil War energy, lingering spirits, and the overwhelming feeling that something is standing directly behind you but when you turn around it’s just your poor life choices.

😈 The exorcism of Roland Doe — the real-life case that inspired The Exorcist and includes scratching noises, flying objects, Latin phrases, and enough documented weirdness to make you sleep with a light on for the rest of your natural life.

Meanwhile…

📱 GhostTube is HIGHLY active and fully on its nonsense again. Interrupting. Roasting us. Saying cryptic one-word messages like it’s auditioning for a horror ARG. We asked for paranormal evidence, not attitude, but here we are.

🚫 And before anyone asks: we will NOT be covering the suicide dog bridge. Ever. That’s trauma we will never emotionally recover from. Some things are too sad. We have boundaries. Rare, but present.

🚽 Also, Mischa is absolutely terrified and hiding from the plumber. Is he just fixing pipes? Yes. Does that matter? No. The vibes are suspicious. The anxiety is high. The ghost app is somehow involved.

Expect:

It’s haunted history, demonic lore, plumbing anxiety, and app-based disrespect.

Light a candle. Check your attic. Lock your doors. Avoid bridges.

And go to HauntFest.net 👻

Buckle up, demons. 👻✨

We are STILL foaming-at-the-mouth levels of excited to be partnered with HauntFest (yes, we will scream about it every episode, yes, you will deal with it, yes, you will go to 👉 HauntFest.net 👻). Haunted attractions? Spooky vendors? Questionable life choices? Say less.

Today’s emotional rollercoaster of chaos includes:

🔦 The absolutely unhinged real-life Gone Girl case of Denise Huskins — featuring a kidnapping, a police department that said “hmm… sounds fake,” and a plot twist that made everyone collectively gasp.

🔐 The nightmare fuel case of Colleen Stan — also known as the Girl in the Box — which will make you want to double check your locks, your friends, and maybe your entire existence.

AND BECAUSE THE UNIVERSE REFUSES TO LET US LIVE IN PEACE…

📡 The demon static is back. Again. Of course.

We manage to balance psychological horror, systemic failure, and “how is this real life?” with:

📞 A completely unplanned, mid-episode phone call from Lauren’s husband that derails the entire show. There is confusion. There is oversharing. There is absolutely no regaining control. At one point we forget what crime we were talking about. Honestly? Marriage is the real jump scare.

Expect:

It’s true crime, it’s chaos, it’s marital interruption core, it’s haunted audio equipment.

Get comfy. Lock your doors. Silence your spouse. Cleanse your soundboard.

And go check out HauntFest.net 👻

This week’s episode is what happens when the ghosts decide THEY are the main characters.

GhostTube does not clock in quietly. Oh no. The spirits are ACTIVE, unhinged, and apparently stuck in the world’s most toxic paranormal situationship. They either LOVE each other or absolutely despise each other — there is no in-between. It’s giving ghostly reality show. It’s giving “we need couples therapy but we died in 1842.” They interrupt us constantly. They’re rude. They’re dramatic. At one point we’re pretty sure one of them is jealous.

Meanwhile, Lauren’s ADHD says, “You know what this needs? A solo concert.” So yes. There is singing. There is chaos. There is at least one performance no one asked for but everyone received.

Somewhere between the paranormal bickering and Lauren’s accidental musical debut, we take you to Fengdu Ghost City — the so-called “City of Ghosts” on the Yangtze River, where ancient Chinese mythology says the afterlife isn’t just a concept, it’s a full-blown tourist destination for the dead. We’re talking demon kings, judgment trials, and architecture that screams “abandon hope, but make it aesthetic.”

Then we spiral (naturally) into False Awakenings — the psychological horror of thinking you woke up… but you absolutely did not. Layers of dreams. Fake mornings. Brushing your teeth in a dream only to wake up and realize you still have to brush your teeth in real life. Rude. Disrespectful. Paranormal? Psychological? A glitch in the simulation? We have questions.

Also yes — we once again scream about our HUGE sponsorship with HauntFest 👻 If you like haunted attractions, spooky season chaos, and the possibility of meeting ghosts that are slightly less toxic than the ones in this episode, you NEED this. Get your tickets and info at HauntFest.net 👻

This episode contains:

We cannot control the ghosts.

See you on the other side.

This week’s episode is absolute chaos from start to finish — and honestly, GhostTube chose violence.

GhostTube is fully activated today, interrupting us nonstop with unsolicited commentary like the paranormal backseat driver nobody asked for. It’s sassy, bossy, weirdly judgmental, and somehow more confident than both of us combined. At one point it basically takes over the conversation, and we’re not entirely sure who’s hosting the episode anymore.

Meanwhile, Mischa is deeply offended that we have company in the studio and makes sure everyone knows it. There is dramatic sighing. There is stomping. There is emotional damage. The betrayal is palpable.

Once we regain some control of the room, we talk about the eerie history and lingering energy of the Holley Hotel, including why this place gives “someone is definitely watching you from the hallway” vibes. Is it haunted? Probably. Would we stay there overnight? Absolutely not.

Then we spiral directly into the existential mind-bender that is astral projection — what it is, how it supposedly works, spiritual interpretations, and why the idea of your consciousness just casually leaving your body is both fascinating and mildly horrifying. Are dreams just dreams? Is the soul Wi-Fi enabled? Can GhostTube detect your astral body? We have questions. No answers. Only chaos.

Expect paranormal interruptions, philosophical confusion, ghost-app attitude problems, and one extremely jealous dog.

This week’s episode begins with Mischa ASMR, because nothing says “true crime podcast professionalism” like aggressive sniffing, dramatic breathing, and a full emotional breakdown over Lauren’s hamburger. Mischa would like the record to show she has never been fed in her life. Ever. Not once.

Once the canine chaos settles (it doesn’t), we dive back into the disturbing and bizarre story of Charles Manson — Part 2.

We pick up in the immediate aftermath of the Tate-LaBianca murders, when the country realized the killers weren’t strangers or mobsters — but members of a cult led by a man who looked like he hadn’t slept since 1967 and spoke exclusively in cryptic nonsense and ego.

We break down:

How investigators connected the crimes to the “family”

The absolute circus that became the Manson trial

The courtroom chaos, singing followers, and carved foreheads (yes, plural)

Manson’s obsession with control — even behind bars

The loyalty (and eventual unraveling) of his followers

His multiple death sentences that became life imprisonment

The strange decades he spent in prison giving interviews, proposing to women, and continuing to be… deeply unsettling

We also talk about what happened to key Manson Family members after the trial, where they ended up, and how the mythology of Manson somehow kept growing long after the murders stopped.

The episode ends with the death of Charles Manson in 2017 — and the absolutely bizarre legal fight over his body, because apparently the chaos refused to die even when he did.

This episode contains: