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Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale!  This week in the shop, Zach and Kara recount their adventure at the 13th Annual Michigan Paracon.

 This episode is brimming with ghostly encounters, riveting investigations, and unexpected psychic revelations that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Ever had a surprise family connection pop up at a paranormal conference? We did, and we can't wait to share the spooky details!

We're taking you behind the scenes of the incredible presentations by renowned investigators like Jeff Belanger and the Kling Brothers, and how these eerie tales left us with more than a few goosebumps! Plus, we've got quite the haul from the convention to chat about - think unique handmade REM pods and beautiful crystals. 

Brace yourself for some  laughs as we touch upon the awkward, the hilarious, and everything else in-between. From our unforgettable conversation with Sam about crystals, tiny penises, and demonology, to making unexpected new friends at the convention, this episode is filled to the brim with surprises. So, if you're ready for some strange stories and the unexpected, join us as we relive our supernatural adventure at the Michigan Paracon. We promise, you won't want to miss it!

Referneces:

• https://saultstemarie.com/events-calendar/michigan-paranormal-convention/
• https://www.officialghosthunters.com/
• https://whatsupweirdo.com/
• https://www.spiritwaywellness.com/andrea-perron
• https://www.lilianamariecreative.com/investigate
• https://www.facebook.com/TravelersMoon/
• https://jeffbelanger.com/

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Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale!  This week in the shop, Zach Tells us about Amy Carlson, and her Culty Group: Love has won

Ready to be drawn into the world of Love Has Won, a cult led by Amy Carlson, the woman who claimed to be a divine being? Brace yourself for an emotional rollercoaster as we delve deep into the intricate details of Amy's life, from her seemingly ordinary childhood in Dallas, Texas to her  journey of embracing new age philosophies and forming the Galactic Federation of Light. Hear the stories and allegations surrounding this cult, the obsession with sex, drugs and spaceships, and the shocking discovery of a mummified body that led to the arrest of seven individuals in Colorado.

Next, we venture into the inner workings of the cult. Discover the manipulative tactics employed by Amy and her inner circle, the emotional and physical abuses, the stringent rules, and the extreme demands placed on the followers. Listen as we debunk her claims of suffering from 'fifth-dimensional' cancer and how she used it as a smokescreen to cover her deteriorating health. Stay tuned as we unravel the enigma that is Amy Carlson and her cult, Love Has Won.

This unique episode of the Oddity Shop promises to be a riveting blend of mystery, supernatural, and humor. So, buckle up and prepare for a thrilling journey into the realm of the bizarre, the creepy, and the downright odd.

References:
·         https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REU4KETRAYY “Bizarre Cult Who             
           Mummified Their God”
·         https://www.denverpost.com/2021/05/16/love-has-won-cult-mother-god/
·         https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_Has_Won
·         https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/love-has-won-amy-
           carlson-mother-god-1254916/
·         https://www.insider.com/inside-bizarre-cult-love-has-won-mother-god-amy-         
           carlson-
·         https://www.marieclaire.com/culture/a37417778/love-has-won-cult-amy-
           carlson-stroud-death/
·         https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/05/us/colorado-amy-carlson-love-has-
           won.html
·         https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Age
·         https://wrldrels.org/2022/08/27/love-has-won/

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Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale!  This week in the shop, Kara tells us all things Blair Witch

In this episode we take a detailed look at the infamous Blair Witch Project, revealing its potent impact on the world of horror cinema. Analyzing each chilling moment, from the unexplainable stick figures to the blood-soaked clothing, we don't leave any stone unturned.

Then, join us as we unmask the historical truth behind the Blair Witch narrative, shedding light on the life of the supposed witch Moll Dyer. We delve into the myths surrounding Moll, the healer and forager, taking you back to the chilling times when even a small misfortune could result in deadly accusations. We also scrutinize the tale of her bitter end - frozen to a boulder, and the supposed curse associated with it. It's a tale as old as time, but sometimes, truth is stranger than fiction.

 So, are you ready to uncover the horrors that lay hidden?  Tune in, hold your breath, and let's take the plunge together. 

References:

• https://gamerant.com/the-blair-witch-project-inspiration-explained/
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moll_Dyer
• https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/moll-dyer-rock
• https://fb.watch/mrQYFjSsx9/
• https://www.visitleonardtownmd.com/molldyerday
• https://thebaynet.com/a-halloween-tale-the-legend-of-moll-dyer-html/
• https://www.fabledcollective.com/moll-dyer/
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Blair_Witch_Project 
• https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=187333 
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maryland_Witch_Trials#:~:text=The%20Maryland%20Witch%20Trials%20were,took%20place%20also%20in%20Europe. 
• https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2004/oct/10/20041010-102416-3747r/ 

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Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale!  This week in the shop, Zach is telling us about all thing Tarot!

Calling all those with an adventurous heart and an intrigue in the mystical! Ever wondered about the fascinating world of tarot cards? Wonder no more, as we take you on a journey through the enchanting realm of tarot cards.

First, a trip down history lane? We reveal the secrets of the tarot cards, discussing their vibrant history, their intriguing anatomy, and their use in readings. Expect to learn about everything from minor and major arcana, the four suits of the tarot deck and the how we got the the super popular standardized deck today. Along they way we talk about a secret society founded by three Freemasons, the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, as we unravel its influence on the creation of the Rider-Waite-Smith tarot deck.

But it's not just about the cards, it's about the reader too. We delve into the crucial role intuition plays in tarot readings, and how tarot cards can be tools for personal growth. And, just to show how much we love tarot, we'll even share some of our favourite tarot cards and their meanings. Got a favourite tarot card? We’d love to hear about it! So join us, the Oddity Shop is open, and we promise a ride full of mystique and history.

References:
·         https://www.biddytarot.com/learn-tarot/

·         https://insighttimer.com/blog/what-is-tarot/

·         https://www.wopc.co.uk/egypt/mamluk-playing-cards

·         http://www.modachicago.org/blog/2021/3/4/visual-history-tarot-cards

·  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rider%E2%80%93Waite_Tarot#:~:text=It%20is%20also%20known%20as,the%20Rider%20Company%20in%201909.

·         https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pamela_Colman_Smith

·         https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A._E._Waite

·         https://www.alittlesparkofjoy.com/easy-tarot-spreads/

·         https://www.spirithalloween.com/blog/a-brief-history-of-tarot/

·         http://www.stichtingargus.nl/vrijmetselarij/goldendawn_en.html

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Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale!  This week in the shop, Kara tells us all about the meat that rained down on the Crouch Farm!

Have you ever been down a rabbit hole? One that leads you into the eerie world of creepy tales, bizarre happenings, and haunting experiences? Well, come join us as we celebrate our 50th episode, diving into the unknown, sharing our personal tales, and selling you oddities from around the world. 

Now, brace yourself for a mystery that could shake you to the marrow - a meat shower at the Crouch home. With theories ranging from avian vomit to rare bacteria, we're exploring every unusual explanation. We rope in a local hunter, two curious neighbors, and a handful of scientists who provide their insights into this baffling incident. As if this wasn't unusual enough, we delve into tissue samples that were confirmed to be a combination of lung, muscular, and cartilage tissue. How's that for a brain teaser?

We invite you to engage with us on social media, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend who loves a good mystery. And remember - always stay safe and Creep it Real, Ya Oddballs!

References:

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defensive_vomiting
• https://wonderopolis.org/wonder/What-Was-the-Kentucky-Meat-Shower
• https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/running-ponies/the-great-kentucky-meat-shower-mystery-unwound-by-projectile-vulture-vomit/
• https://www.wate.com/news/kentucky/the-great-kentucky-meat-shower-147-years-passed-since-the-kentucky-shower-of-flesh/
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kentucky_meat_shower
• https://www.birdadvisors.com/vultures-kentucky/
• https://www.birdadvisors.com/vulture-facts/ 
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nostoc
• https://www.wate.com/news/kentucky/the-great-kentucky-meat-shower-147-years-passed-since-the-kentucky-shower-of-flesh/
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyanobacteria
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nostoc

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Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale!  This week in the shop, Zach is talking all one of America's most haunted bridges.

Have you ever heard of the Goatman Bridge and the chilling tales that surround it? This episode takes us on a haunting journey to Denton County, Texas, where we uncover the eerie history and unnerving mysteries of the Old Alton Bridge. We dive into the county's evolution from a solitary resident village to a bustling settlement, and the abrupt decision to abandon the original county seat.

The highlight of the episode, however, is our exploration of the Goatman Bridge – a structure as notorious for its paranormal reputation as it is for its historical significance. From disturbing sightings to unsettling paranormal activities, we reveal the spine-chilling incidents that have cemented the bridge's status as one of the most haunted places in America. As if that weren't enough, we delve into the dark legends surrounding this site, including the presence of satanic symbols, rituals, and the alarming frequency of demonic apparitions.
 
Plus we have a fun debate about whether we'd dare to spend a night alone in a haunted place for a million dollars. So, get ready to creep it real with us.

References:

• https://wedentondoit.com/blog/2013/10/18/back-in-the-day-goatmans-bridge
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Alton_Bridge
• https://www.legendsofamerica.com/tx-alton/
• https://dallasterrors.com/the-haunted-goatmans-bridge/
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEZfGlyLQnA
• https://texashillcountry.com/goatman-bridge-history-hauntings-denton-alton-bridge/
• https://podcastsmanager.google.com/show?hl=en&show=show:3mC6iWcgCh1eXyM11GVZbw
• https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/goatmans-bridge
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8DseiaHFQk&t=608s

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Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale!  This week in the shop, Kara tells us about the peculiar story of Weary Willie.

 Ever wondered about the life lurking behind the painted face of a clown? The spotlight shines on Emmett Kelly III, the bearer of the iconic Weary Willie legacy. From a scruffy figure, Weary Willie morphs into a beloved, even if sorrowful, symbol of the American circus. However, there is more to this story than America's most famous clown.

 Could it be more than a character, perhaps a tulpa or even a possession? With a deeper look into to the mental health of Emmett Kelly III and Paul, we dissect the eerie circumstances surrounding Weary Willie. The episode hits a nerve-racking crescendo with the sinister episode of Paul Kelly's murders and his subsequent psychiatric defense. 

So come along, as we take a stroll down the tightrope of circuses, clowns and the blurred lines of reality and fantasy. 

Don't forget to follow and leave a review as we continue to present to you, stories from the underbelly of the big top!

References:

• https://aadl.org/taxonomy/term/138482
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emmett_Kelly_Jr.
• https://www.google.com/search?q=waery+willie&rlz=1C9BKJA_enUS793US794&oq=waery+willie&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIJCAEQLhgNGIAEMgkIAhAAGA0YgAQyCQgDEAAYDRiABDIJCAQQABgNGIAEMgkIBRAAGA0YgAQyCQgGEAAYDRiABDIJCAcQABgNGIAEMgkICBAAGA0YgATSAQg1NDM2ajFqN6gCALACAA&hl=en-US&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8
• https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-haunted-objects-podcast/id1652260827?i=1000598222030
• https://theskeletonkeychronicles.com/2019/12/09/sad-clown-the-tragic-legacy-of-weary-willy/
• https://theskeletonkeychronicles.com/2019/12/09/sad-clown-the-tragic-legacy-of-weary-willy/
• https://thesilentfilms.wordpress.com/2012/03/14/weary-willie-and-the-three-kellys/
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emmett_Kelly_Jr.
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulpa#:~:text=Tulpa%20is%20a%20concept%20in,spiritual%20practice%20and%20intense%20concentration.

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Ever wonder what it's like to have an eerie premonition? Or to see a figure in all black skulking around your friends? Join us as we crack open the doors of the Oddity Shop once more, this time sharing the chilling tales of our listeners. Our new segment, Paranormal Postcards, is now open for business -- where your personal encounters with the paranormal take center stage.

Remember, the Oddity Shop isn't just our stories. It's a space for your experiences too. So, if you have a paranormal story you'd like to share -- a presence you couldn't shake, an unexplainable event, or just an odd tale -- we're all ears, you just have to write in!

To leave a story of your own you can click the "Write In" tab on our website, www.oddityshoppodcast.com, leave us an email at [email protected] or drop a story in the DMs of any of our social media!

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Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale!  This week in the shop, Zach is talking all about the Bermuda Triangle!

Prepare to unearth life's most perplexing riddles as you venture into the heart of the mysterious Bermuda Triangle with us! First we cover the chilling, unsolved mystery of Flight 19's inexplicable disappearance, in the open water East of Florida.

We shed light on Lieutenant Charles C Taylor and his team of 13 seasoned Navy and Marine pilots who vanished during a seemingly routine training mission. We'll guide you through the labyrinth of theories, from the outlandishly supernatural to the scientifically plausible, that attempt to account for the Bermuda Triangle's countless disappearances. From alleged alien abductions to terrifying tales of divers who dared to venture into the Bermuda Triangle, we leave no stone unturned. 

We're not just about sending shivers down your spine though - we also weigh in on Sam and Colby's merch for cancer awareness, discuss the amazing Greg and Dana podcast, and even get a taste of the latest New York lingo. For all the oddballs out there, we invite you to share your own thoughts and stories. Prepare for the unexpected, because in the Oddity Shop, nothing is as it seems.

References:

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flight_19
• Histories Greatest Mysteries: flight 19 Vanishes in the Bermuda Triangle
• https://veteranlife.com/military-history/the-bermuda-triangle/
• https://www.history.navy.mil/browse-by-topic/disasters-and-phenomena/flight-19.html
• https://www.history.com/news/the-mysterious-disappearance-of-flight-19
• https://historyhub.history.gov/military-records/b/military-records-blog/posts/records-of-the-lost-looking-at-the-records-of-flight-19
• https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/bermudatri.html
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Bermuda_Triangle_incidents

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Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the Shop, Kara tells us about the legend of the Blood House!

Tune into to the eerie story of Minnie, a homeowner troubled by an unexplained, blood-like substance in her home. Can you imagine the chill that crept up her spine as she discovered this horrifying mystery? We spare no detail, tracing Minnie's steps, the police investigation, and the unsettling outcome. 

Moreover, we dive into the house's past, drifting towards paranormal theories and the possibility of a meticulously planned hoax. We come up with a few theories of our own, but none that can truly explain this bloody mystery.  Let us know what you think!

References:

• https://www.paranormalcatalog.net/unexplained-phenomena/human-blood-inexplicably-oozing-through-the-floor-of-an-atlanta-house
• https://www.trulyadventure.us/blood-house
• https://www.ranker.com/list/bleeding-house-georgia/jodi-smith
• https://morbidkuriosity.com/bleeding-house-of-atlanta/
• https://medium.com/the-mystery-box/the-bleeding-walls-in-atlanta-c92a0bc53833
• https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-girls-one-ghost/id1271249164?i=1000615894517
• https://theghostinmymachine.com/2021/08/02/unresolved-what-caused-the-atlanta-blood-houses-mysterious-mess/
• https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1114-Fountain-Dr-SW-Atlanta-GA-30314/35834635_zpid/?utm_campaign=iosappmessage&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=txtshare

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