Olympia Oddities

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Olympia Oddities episodes

November 06, 2021 The Disappearance of Joe Pichler
Today we tell you about a child star's reluctant return to his hometown, and his mysterious disappearance that followed. Joe Pichler moved to Hollywood as a kid to pursue an acting career in TV and movies. He moved back to Bremerton, WA to be closer to his family and graduate high school, and while the move was tough on him at first, he seemed to settle back in to life in his hometown. Shockingly, he disappeared without a trace after a night out with friends, leaving his car abandoned near an intersection with an unsettling note inside. Where did Joe Pichler go?
TW: suicide, depression

Sources:
Wikipedia - Joe Pichler
Charley Project
USAToday - Former child actor Joe Pichler missing

12 min
October 30, 2021 The Haunting of the Oxford Saloon
It's our extra special Ooky Spooky Halloween Episode and this saloon ghost is here to tell you all about some real-life(?) saloon ghosts. Come explore the history of the Oxford Saloon and learn about some of the ghosts who reside inside. We cover the building's start as a general store into its final evolution as a saloon, share rumors of a well known business woman who may have run a sinful business out of the buildings second floor, and the tale of Henry, a local policeman turned bouncer who lost his life in a violent brawl at the bar.
Ft. an extra special blooper outtake, some extremely compelling paranormal evidence, one of the first spooky locations that we've covered that we'd actually think twice about visiting, and chocolate chip muffins and coffee with Chip Coffey

Sources:
Oxford Saloon Snohomish - Haunted History
20 min
October 23, 2021 The Bigfoot Kidnapping of Albert Ostman
Today we kick off our episode by having Steven recount his time going to a Hell House and all the hellish hilarity that ensued. Then we tell you the story of Albert Ostman, a Canadian prospector who claimed to have been kidnapped by a family of sasquatch and held hostage for a week. We explore how he allegedly survived his time with the sasquatch family, his description of the bizarre creatures, and how he was able to make his daring dash to safety.
Ft. Jokers as the Devil, vegetarian sasquatch, and good ol fashioned nicotine saving the day
Sources:
Wikipedia - Albert Ostman
Life Magazine - Mystery Man of the Cascades
The Province - Kidnapped by a Sasquatch
27 min
October 20, 2021 Joseph Henry Loveless
Today we travel back in time to tell you the tale of Joseph Henry Loveless, bootlegger, outlaw, and accused murderer. After escaping from jail after being arrested for the murder of his wife, Joseph Loveless disappeared without a trace. Decades later, a family searching for arrowheads in an Idaho cave discovered a headless torso in a burlap bag, and set off the events that would help solve a multi-generational unsolved mystery. Ft. a personal spooky story, cops just really enjoying the thrill of the hunt, a composite picture made up of relatives that will haunt your nightmares, and "so what, no head?" references
Sources: Wikipedia - Joseph Henry Loveless, NBC News - Human remains found in Idaho cave identified as outlaw who died over 100 years ago, CBS News - headless torso found in Idaho cave identified as outlaw who escaped jail in 1916
20 min
October 02, 2021 Lone Pine Mountain Devil
Today we tell you about how in the early 2000's claims of a multiple winged raptor-like creature said to roam the hills of California started to pop up on the internet. Today we get into the legend, where we think the origin of this creature came from, and our ideas on what this mysterious being could be, if it does exist.
12 min
September 18, 2021 The Disappearance of Bryce Laspisa
Today we tell you about the incredibly bizarre disappearance of Bryce Laspisa, a 19 year old college student living in California. After suddenly breaking up with his girlfriend, Bryce began to drive south. He sat in his car for hours, but appeared normal to everyone who interacted with him. Hours later, his car crashed over a 25 foot embankment but Bryce was nowhere to be seen after the car's discovery. Where did Bryce go? Where was he headed? What was the cause of his erratic behavior?
TW: mentions of drug abuse, suicide, and alcoholism
Sources:
VIZACA - Mysterious Disappearance Story of 19-Year-Old College Boy Bryce Laspisa
TRUECRIMETIMESBLOG - The Strange Vanishing of Bryce Laspisa

40 min
September 11, 2021 Bear Lake Monster
Today we tell you about the Bear Lake Monster, a gigantic serpent like creature that's said to lurk beneath the waters. We discuss how the legend was born, some historical sightings of the creature, and the last sighting to happen during modern times. Stay tuned at the end for a very special surprise announcement! Ft. VH1's Supergroup references, a movie we need Matthew McConaughey to star in, and a story about Trista's embarrassing audition at a haunted house
Sources for this episode: Wikipedia - Bear Lake Monster
Casper Star Tribune - Bear Lake 'Monster' sparks debate, revenue
Bear Lake Chamber of Commerce - Bear Lake Monster
GoUtah - Bear Lake Monster Boat
Deseret News - Bear Lake Monster Gets No Respect
Wikipedia - Bear Lake
30 min
August 27, 2021 Dayva Cross
We kick off our episode today by doing a recap of our time at SquatchFest 2021! Then we dive into a wildly brutal true crime story that involves some of the weirdest details we've ever come across! Join us as we tell you about the 1999 murders of Anouchka Baldwin, Salome Holle and Amanda Baldwin, Cross's bizarre suicide attempt after being arrested, and the resolution of the case in court. Ft. telling your own lawyer that times up, vampire behavior, and cornbread
TW: domestic violence, violence against women and children, suicide
19 min
July 23, 2021 Balto & The 1925 Serum Relay
In today's episode we cover the insanely courageous dogs & mushers who delivered a diphtheria antitoxin to Nome in 1925. We cover the most famous dog, Balto, but also others like Fox and Togo, who played just as much part in helping save the entire community. Ft. comic sans, me accidentally saying Rome a few times, crying about how we don't deserve dogs at all, and this being one of the most unexpectedly brutal episodes we've done.
TW: child death, illness, animal cruelty, animal death Our sources for this episode were the Wikipedia pages for Balto and The 1925 Serum Run to Nome
43 min
July 08, 2021 The Murder of Vanda Boone
Today we tell you about the murder of Vanda Boone, a woman who had just recently moved to Yelm, Washington from New York City, and a small towns horror at the realization that their local meat truck salesman was capable of murder. We also explore the possibility of Bernard Howell Jr. being involved in other cases in the area. Ft. the worst excuse we've ever heard from a killer, selling meat out of trucks, and 10 lb weights. TW: violence against women, necrophilia
19 min