Olympia Oddities

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Olympia Oddities episodes

February 06, 2021 The Mysterious McDonald's Mural
Today I tell you all about a bizarre mural that once graced the walls of the Centralia McDonald's, and how one Portland man's visit unearthed the long lost art of a famed theme park designer. Ft. Grimace in a straw hat, DELICIOUS BURGER, and the crucifixion of Ronald Mcdonald.
5 min
January 30, 2021 The Unsolved Murder of Karen Bodine
Today I tell you about the unsolved murder of Karen Bodine, a mother of 3 whose body was discovered in an abandoned gravel quarry lot after a night out.
8 min
January 23, 2021 Partridge Creek Monster
Today I tell you about a cryptid to the north of us, a possible living dinosaur spotted near Canada's Partridge Creek.
7 min
January 16, 2021 Seattle's Mystery Vending Machine
Today I tell you all about the mystery of a Willy Wonka factory style vending machine that spits out mystery sodas, despite no one ever seeing anyone coming or going from the machine. Ft. A mystery within a mystery, "vendy" machines, and Crystal Pepsi
6 min
January 09, 2021 Chris McCandless Part 2
Today I tell you about Chris McCandless's time adventuring in Alaska, the events that led up to his death, and what happened afterwards. Ft. Cabin vandalism, porcupines, and me doing my best with these big science words
32 min
January 02, 2021 Chris McCandless Part 1
Today we start my first ever multi-part series by covering the early life, hitchhiking adventures and canoe trip to Mexico of Chris McCandless. Ft. Crazy Ernie, third person journal entries, and fast food managers being on your case about wearing socks
40 min
December 07, 2020 Mima Mounds
Today I tell you about the curious geological feature called the Mima Mounds, and explore some of the theories of what or who could have created them.
10 min
November 22, 2020 The Spontaneous Human Combustion of Betty Satlow
Today I tell you the story of the mysterious death of Betty Satlow & how her remains may have started a fire that nearly burned down a funeral home. Ft. Singing families, human candles, and pigs in a blanket
8 min
November 16, 2020 Maury Island Incident
Today I tell you the story of the Maury Island Incident, one of the PNW's most notorious UFO sightings. Ft. Submachine gun alien robot fights, missing sons, and Will Smith.
11 min
November 05, 2020 Swan Valley Monster
Today we take our first dive into the world of Idaho cryptids together & I tell you all about the legend of the Swan Valley Monster. Ft. Having (12) legs and knowing how to use them, rainbow fish, and me really wanting to call this thing the Swan Lake Monster for some reason. Sources: Non Alien Creatures Wiki - Swan Valley Monster, Wikipedia - Swan Valley, Swan Valley Monster, and A Book of Creatures - Swan Valley Monster
6 min