What happens when your dream home becomes your worst nightmare? In this unsettling episode of The Low Expectations Podcast, Nicole and Lyndsay explore the terrifying and controversial case of The Smurl Haunting—one of the most infamous paranormal investigations of the 1980s.

Set in West Pittston, Pennsylvania, the Smurl family claimed they were tormented for over a decade by an escalating series of paranormal events—violent poltergeist activity, demonic apparitions, foul odors, and even sexual assaults by an unseen force. Enter famed demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren, who believed the case was the work of a demonic entity... but not everyone was convinced.

💀 In this episode, we break down:

• The Smurl family’s disturbing claims and the timeline of their haunting
• The investigation by Ed and Lorraine Warren and their controversial methods
• Media frenzy, skepticism, and the psychology of belief
• Whether this was a true haunting… or something far more human

Perfect for fans of demonic hauntings, 1980s occult panic, and true paranormal cases, this episode straddles the line between terror and truth—leaving you to decide: was it real, or was it all in their heads?

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In this chilling episode of Low Expectations, we dive deep into one of the most infamous alien abduction cases in American history — the disappearance of Travis Walton. In 1975, a young logger vanished without a trace in the Arizona wilderness, only to reappear five days later with a story that defied belief. Was it a hoax? A hallucination? Or proof of something far more otherworldly?

Join Nicole and Lyndsay as they explore the bizarre circumstances surrounding Walton’s abduction, the frantic manhunt that followed, and the controversial polygraph tests that polarized believers and skeptics alike. From glowing orbs in the forest to Hollywood dramatizations, this episode unpacks how one man’s terrifying encounter sparked decades of debate, doubt, and devotion in the UFO community.

Buckle up — things are about to get extraterrestrial.

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This week on Low Expectations, we dig up the unbelievable true story of Elmer McCurdy — the outlaw who became a traveling sideshow corpse. After a failed train robbery, Elmer was gunned down... but death was just the beginning. His embalmed body would go on a bizarre cross-country journey for years, ending up in funhouses, wax museums, and even a California amusement park before someone realized he wasn't a prop — he was a mummy.

Join us as we unravel the strange tale of a man who gained more fame after death than he ever had alive. It's a story of crime, carnivals, mistaken identity, and a corpse that just wouldn't quit.

If you're into true crime, bizarre history, creepy curiosities, or forgotten outlaws, this episode is for you.

In this episode of Low Expectations, we unravel the infamous Loudun Possessions—a chilling and chaotic 17th-century case where an entire convent of Ursuline nuns claimed to be tormented by demons. Their target? A handsome, defiant priest named Urbain Grandier, who was accused of making a literal pact with the Devil.

Was it mass hysteria, a political hit job, or a deeply repressed group of nuns stuck in a powder keg of religion, sex, and superstition? Join Nicole and Lyndsay as they explore this blend of true crime, historical scandal, demonic possession, and public exorcism—all set against the backdrop of religious warfare and societal control in early modern France.

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In 1950s England, a tragic car accident claimed the lives of two young girls… but a year later, their mother gave birth to twin daughters who would grow up claiming memories, mannerisms, and phobias that eerily mirrored the sisters they never met. Were the Pollock twins proof of reincarnation? A case of parental projection? Or something stranger altogether?

In this episode of Low Expectations, Nicole and Lyndsay unravel one of the most baffling stories in paranormal lore—digging into family trauma, reincarnation, and the thin line between grief and belief.

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In this episode of Low Expectations, we head deep into the Tennessee woods to uncover one of America’s oldest and most terrifying hauntings — The Bell Witch. Was it a vengeful spirit? A demonic force? Or just really aggressive frontier gossip? Join Lyndsay and Nicole as they dig into the true story of the Bell family, tormented in the early 1800s by something invisible... but very, very loud.

From disembodied voices to violent attacks and a literal death-by-ghost, this case has it all — religious panic, family secrets, and the most talkative poltergeist in paranormal history. Buckle up for Southern folklore at its creepiest.

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Five young men vanish in the snowy wilderness of Northern California—only to be found months later in a chilling and inexplicable state. In this episode of Low Expectations, we unravel the baffling true crime case of the Yuba County Five—a group of friends with developmental disabilities who seemingly took a wrong turn into one of America’s strangest unsolved mysteries. Why did they abandon their car? What led them deep into the mountains with no clear reason?

Join Lyndsay and Nicole as they dig into the details of the night it all went wrong, the haunting evidence left behind, and the theories that range from foul play to frostbite-induced madness. It’s a story of friendship, fear, and frozen silence.

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This week on Low Expectations, we’re heading straight to the Vatican vaults—because nothing says divine authority like blowing up and bladder failure. Join us as we explore two of the most bizarre papal deaths in history: one pope who allegedly exploded from within, and another who died from holding in his pee. Yes, seriously.

We’re digging into the strange, smelly, and suspicious ends of Popes. Was it divine punishment, political sabotage, or just really bad medieval health practices?

If you love weird history, strange deaths, and bizarre stories from the Catholic Church, this episode is your holy grail.

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On this episode of Low Expectations, we’re digging into one of the most bizarre and baffling unsolved mysteries of the 20th century—the Lead Mask Case of Brazil.

In 1966, two men were found dead on a hillside near Rio de Janeiro, wearing formal suits, lead eye masks, and carrying a cryptic note. No signs of violence. No clear cause of death. Just a trail of strange clues involving spiritualism, radio frequencies, and possible alien contact. Was this a science experiment gone wrong? A secret ritual? Or something more sinister?

We explore the facts, theories, and wild speculation behind this strange true crime case that still leaves investigators and conspiracy theorists scratching their heads.

If you're into unsolved mysteries, paranormal phenomena, strange deaths, and true crime with a twist, you won’t want to miss this one.

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This week on Low Expectations, we're diving into one of the most disturbing love stories history has to offer—if you can even call it that. Join us as we explore the twisted tale of Carl Tanzler, a man so obsessed with a young tuberculosis patient, Maria Elena Hoyos, that not even death could sever his delusion. What starts as a bizarre courtship turns into a macabre story of grave robbing, mummified remains, and a haunting obsession that blurs the line between romance and madness.

We’ll unpack the psychological elements behind Tanzler’s fixation, the cultural context of 1930s Key West, and how this unsettling story still fascinates and horrifies nearly a century later.

If you’re into historical oddities, true crime, and the downright unthinkable—this one’s for you.

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