Quite Unusual

In this episode, Nicole brings us the true crime story of Colleen Stan, known as "The Girl in the Box," who was kidnapped and held captive for seven years. We explore the psychological torment she endured and the complex dynamics of her captivity. Join us as we unpack the details of this horrific case and praise the resilience of a woman who endured unimaginable horrors. Stay tuned for next week because this story isn't over..

Sources

https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/Cameron_and_Janice_Hooker

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kidnapping_of_Colleen_Stan

https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Marliz_Spannhake

https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/Cameron_and_Janice_Hooker

https://krcrtv.com/amp/news/local/trial-for-girl-in-the-box-kidnapper-cameron-hooker-delayed-again-to-december 

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kidnapping_of_Colleen_Stan

https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/ca-court-of-appeal/1771222.html 

https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/mystery/did-a-couple-who-kept-victim-captive-for-7-years-kill-missing-teen-marie-elizabeth-spannhake 

https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/unsolved-mysteries-ghost-in-apartment-14 

Send us Fan Mail

Support the show

Hit us up on social media
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuiteUnusualPod/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1349829115227754
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quiteunusualpod/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/quiteunusualpod

Send us your Listener Lore!
Send us an email: [email protected]

Wanna send us something spooky?
P.O. Box 1212
Des Plaines, IL, 60017

In this episode, we explore the basics of astrology, from Western horoscopes to Chinese zodiac signs. Learn how your star sign might explain why you love to organize your sock drawer (hello, Virgo!) and how your Chinese animal year could reveal why you're secretly obsessed with Weird Al Yankovic. Check out the links below to find out!

Find your Mayan sign here: 

https://www.horoscope.com/us/profiles/mayan/index-profile-mayan-sign.aspx

Find your Chinese astrology here: https://www.yourchineseastrology.com/

Find your birth chart here: https://cafeastrology.com/ 

Sources

https://www.britannica.com/summary/astrology#:~:text=It%20originated%20in%20Mesopotamia%20(c,learning%20during%20the%20Middle%20Ages.

https://www.elle.com/horoscopes/a44666453/how-to-read-a-birth-chart/

https://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/extrasensory-perceptions/sun-sign.htm

https://www.ultimatekilimanjaro.com/chinese-zodiac-animals-what-they-are-and-what-they-mean

https://time.com/4741094/season-birth-personality/

Send us Fan Mail

Support the show

Hit us up on social media
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuiteUnusualPod/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1349829115227754
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quiteunusualpod/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/quiteunusualpod

Send us your Listener Lore!
Send us an email: [email protected]

Wanna send us something spooky?
P.O. Box 1212
Des Plaines, IL, 60017

Welcome to the Gulf of Quite Unusual, where anything is everything because honestly who cares anymore, we're SO tired! This week we have another Unscripted where we went live for our Patreon members and answered some of their questions, we promise we aren't just talking to ourselves.

Get tickets to Windy City Parafest: https://windycityparafest.com/

Send us Fan Mail

Support the show

Hit us up on social media
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuiteUnusualPod/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1349829115227754
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quiteunusualpod/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/quiteunusualpod

Send us your Listener Lore!
Send us an email: [email protected]

Wanna send us something spooky?
P.O. Box 1212
Des Plaines, IL, 60017

We have a special PALENTINE'S Day gift for you all! We're chatting with two wonderful humans and Co-Producers of Windy City Parafest, Franky Everleigh & Christina Marie! We're discussing all things Windy City Parafest and what sets this amazing convention apart from the rest! This is one you don't want to miss, get your tickets below!

Use code: QUITE for 10% off!

https://windycityparafest.com/

Follow Windy City Parafest: @windycityparafest

Follow Franky: @fveverleigh

Follow Christina: @giantessxtina

Follow TWATS: @thewiapparitiontrackingsociety

Send us Fan Mail

Support the show

Hit us up on social media
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuiteUnusualPod/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1349829115227754
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quiteunusualpod/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/quiteunusualpod

Send us your Listener Lore!
Send us an email: [email protected]

Wanna send us something spooky?
P.O. Box 1212
Des Plaines, IL, 60017

 In this episode, we dive into the mysterious story of the Philadelphia Experiment, a supposed WWII-era Navy experiment that allegedly made a ship invisible and sparked decades of conspiracy theories. We’ll unravel the bizarre claims of Carl Allen, the enigmatic man behind the story, and explore how his letters led UFO researcher Morris K. Jessup down a tragic rabbit hole. Join us as we separate fact from fiction in one of history’s strangest urban legends! 

Sources

https://www.historicmysteries.com/myths-legends/the-philadelphia-experiment/1000/
https://www.military.com/off-duty/2020/05/04/truth-behind-wwiis-creepy-philadelphia-experiment.html?amp
https://windmill-slayer.tripod.com/aliascarlosallende/
https://saucerlife.com/2022/04/08/the-strange-case-of-carlos-allende/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_II_casualties
https://ia801601.us.archive.org/35/items/PhiladelphiaExperiment/Philadelphia%20Experiment_text.pdf
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morris_K._Jessup
https://skepticalinquirer.org/2021/08/solving-a-ufological-murder-the-case-of-morris-k-jessup/
https://windmill-slayer.tripod.com/aliascarlosallende/
https://allthatsinteresting.com/philadelphia-experiment 

Send us Fan Mail

Support the show

Hit us up on social media
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuiteUnusualPod/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1349829115227754
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quiteunusualpod/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/quiteunusualpod

Send us your Listener Lore!
Send us an email: [email protected]

Wanna send us something spooky?
P.O. Box 1212
Des Plaines, IL, 60017

Noelle brings us the story of the Cleveland Torso Murders, a series of brutal killings that haunted the city during the 1930s. Despite the gruesome nature of the crimes, the identity of the killer remains unknown, leaving the case shrouded in eerie uncertainty. Join us as we explore the investigation, the victims, and the dark legacy of one of America's most perplexing unsolved murder sprees. 

Sources

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/torso-killer-cleveland-dna-testing-victims-identified/
https://case.edu/ech/articles/t/torso-murders
https://www.cleveland19.com/2024/08/09/exhumation-cleveland-torso-killers-unidentified-victims-now-underway/

Send us Fan Mail

Support the show

Hit us up on social media
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuiteUnusualPod/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1349829115227754
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quiteunusualpod/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/quiteunusualpod

Send us your Listener Lore!
Send us an email: [email protected]

Wanna send us something spooky?
P.O. Box 1212
Des Plaines, IL, 60017

Well we've never done this before! Come along with us to the MOST Unscripted episode of all time... literally... our Patreon members get to watch us scream nonsense into a microphone for the last time in 2024! 

Send us Fan Mail

Support the show

Hit us up on social media
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuiteUnusualPod/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1349829115227754
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quiteunusualpod/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/quiteunusualpod

Send us your Listener Lore!
Send us an email: [email protected]

Wanna send us something spooky?
P.O. Box 1212
Des Plaines, IL, 60017

In this festive episode, we're getting into the holiday spirit with a spooky twist as they share some holiday-themed Creepypasta stories. Grab a cup of cocoa, turn on the tree lights, and prepare for some holiday horror! 

Noelle's Story: https://www.creepypasta.com/carrots-and-whiskey/
Nicole's Story: https://www.creepypasta.com/the-james-currie-film/

Send us Fan Mail

Support the show

Hit us up on social media
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuiteUnusualPod/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1349829115227754
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quiteunusualpod/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/quiteunusualpod

Send us your Listener Lore!
Send us an email: [email protected]

Wanna send us something spooky?
P.O. Box 1212
Des Plaines, IL, 60017

In this episode, Nicole brings us the twisted story of Rodney Alcala, a man who won the dating game but at the same time, was secretly a brutal serial killer. Known for his charm and manipulative nature, Alcala used his charisma to mask his dark, violent tendencies. Join us as we unravel the terrifying details of how he preyed on women while evading justice for years. 

Sources
https://people.com/archive/the-eye-of-a-killer-vol-73-no-15/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/monicamercuri/2024/10/22/who-escaped-rodney-alcala-where-the-survivors-of-the-dating-game-killer-are-now/
https://murderpedia.org/male.A/a/alcala-rodney.htm#google_vignette
https://www.biography.com/crime/rodney-alcala#early-life
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dating_Game
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodney_Alcala
https://people.com/where-happened-to-cheryl-bradshaw-the-dating-game-rodney-alcala-8732274
https://time.com/6312191/woman-of-the-hour-true-story/
https://screenrant.com/what-happened-to-woman-of-the-hour-amy-victim-monique-hoyt/
Rodney Alcala: The Fine Art of Killing - LA Weekly
https://screenrant.com/what-happened-to-woman-of-the-hour-amy-victim-monique-hoyt/
Rodney Alcala: The Fine Art of Killing - LA Weekly

Send us Fan Mail

Support the show

Hit us up on social media
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuiteUnusualPod/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1349829115227754
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quiteunusualpod/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/quiteunusualpod

Send us your Listener Lore!
Send us an email: [email protected]

Wanna send us something spooky?
P.O. Box 1212
Des Plaines, IL, 60017

In part two of our deep dive into Amelia Earhart we cover Amelia's fateful final flight. We unravel the events leading up to her disappearance and examine the compelling theories that attempt to explain her fate. From faulty radio transmissions to intriguing island discoveries, we piece together the clues left behind. Join us as we search for answers and uncover the legacy of this iconic baddie. 

Sources

https://www.britannica.com/story/the-disappearance-of-amelia-earhart#:~:text=Earhart%20was%20officially%20declared%20dead,the%20crash%20is%20still%20unclear.
https://airandspace.si.edu/stories/editorial/legend-amelia-earharts-disappearance
https://history.howstuffworks.com/history-vs-myth/amelia-earhart-mystery.htm
https://www.gpsworld.com/lidar-helps-unlock-secrets-in-amelia-earhart-mystery/
https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/21/science/amelia-earhart-plane-anomaly-update/index.html

Send us Fan Mail

Support the show

Hit us up on social media
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuiteUnusualPod/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1349829115227754
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quiteunusualpod/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/quiteunusualpod

Send us your Listener Lore!
Send us an email: [email protected]

Wanna send us something spooky?
P.O. Box 1212
Des Plaines, IL, 60017