History Creeps

On this episode of That's Odd, Chris and Johnny explore a strange incident from the early 1800s involving the shooting of a "ghost" and the future effects it would have on the laws of the land. And, as World War II came to a close and Japan surrendered to the Allies, one man refused to give up. It took over thirty years to convince the officer the war was over. How does one shoot a ghost? And, what does a panda or the Abominable Snowman have to do with any of these stories? Listen and find out!

On the night of August 21, 1955, one family have one of the most terrifying encounters of their lives when their quiet farmhouse was focus of an attack by unknown creatures. Creatures that appeared after one of the family members noticed a bright streaking light cross the sky earlier in the evening. What followed was a fight for survival. What really happened that night just outside of Hopkinsville, Kentucky? Listen as Carter Johnson, Chris Chavez and Johnny Townsend explore another eerie story on this episode of History Creeps!

The assassination of JFK is one of darkest moment's in American history. Most people know the name of the man who was allegedly behind the murder of the president. Most people do not know, however, that a man once attempted to kill Kennedy a few years earlier with a car full of dynamite. Also, across the country there are many towns and cities who have notable mayors for one reason or another. Some are celebrities. Some are criminals. Some... are animals? Join Johnny and Chris as they delve into parts of history few people know about on this episode of That's Odd!

Some time around July 1518, a woman in Strasbourg, France began to dance and would not stop. Soon, others joined. Before long, over 400 people were afflicted by what became known as the Dancing Plague. In 1950s Louisiana, a young woman would be plagued by a the sound of someone whistling a funeral dirge. Mental health problems could have been an easy scapegoat, however, other family members would soon experience the haunting phenomena. Join Johnny and Chris as they delve into a couple of truly odd historical happenings!

On July 2, 1937, Amelia Earhart would forever go down in history as one of the most famous aviators the world had ever seen. Flying higher, faster and longer than most men and women of the time, she was most known for being the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean five years earlier. However, on this day in 1937, it wasn't the breaking or setting of any records that would forever keep her name in the history books. Just past midnight on that day in July, Amelia Earhart took off in a brand new Lockheed Electra 10E and disappeared off the face of the earth, never to be seen again.

Throughout history, man has exhibited the ability to persevere in the most unforgiving of circumstances. In this episode of That's Odd, Johnny and Chris examine the lives of two very different men who refused to be beaten, for the most part. What made Jordan Romero's fascination with conquering Earth's greatest peaks so special? And, how did "Durable" Mike Malloy earn his odd nickname? Tune in to this week's episode to find out!

On August 16, 1942, the citizens of Daly City, California were shocked to see a massive, sagging blimp slowly descend out of the morning sky, coming to a crashing halt in the middle of an empty street. The blimp was one that had lost contact with the United States Navy some three hours earlier. How did it end up in Daly City? What happened in those hours of no contact? And where were the pilots? This week, join the guys as they investigate the mystery of the 1942 Ghost Blimp.

This week on That's Odd, Johnny and Chris discuss the case of a young woman who was found frozen solid and would end up walking away with only a few lost toes. Also, a Swedish queen decrees all fleas must be executed, giving new meaning to the phrase, "off with their heads!" Intrigued? Want to find out more? Check out That's Odd, a new podcast presented by History Creeps Podcast!

In the early 1900s, Picher, Oklahoma was a thriving center for zinc and lead mining, employing upwards of 14,000 people. But, more than a hundred years of unrestricted excavating, mining and waste deposits turned the town into one of the deadliest evacuated and uninhabitable places due to environmental and health risks. Exactly what happened to turn Picher into a modern ghost town? Listen to this week's episode to find out!

Welcome to the first episode of History Creeps presents That's Odd! In this first episode, Johnny and Chris explore a couple of odd stories from the past. Is it possible for the only two automobiles in Ohio to find each other in what could be the state's first car accident? And, during its construction from start to finish, the Hoover Dam claimed over a hundred lives. However, there are two deaths that have a strange connection. Want to know more? Check out History Creeps presents That's Odd!