Spooky Scary Skeptical

Meet Al Capone, the bootlegger with a bang! Chicago’s most infamous “businessman,” Capone turned Prohibition into profit-hibition and made more dough than a bakery. He ruled the city with charm, chaos, and an iron fist. Join us as we unpack Al Capone!

Sources:

https://www.deseret.com/u-s-world/2023/10/17/23920912/al-capone-crime-timeline/

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

Ken fills the girls in on the many business ventures of the world famous Victor Lustig. You will have to listen in to see if they would have been chomping at the bit for the opportunity to buy the Eiffel Tower!

Sources:

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

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/man-who-sold-eiffel-tower-twice-180958370/

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

https://thehustle.co/originals/the-con-man-who-sold-the-eiffel-tower-twice-1

This week’s episode covers the disappearance and murder of Natalee Holloway. Tune in as the crew heads to Aruba to hear about this class trip gone wrong and the saga surrounding a privileged kid who commits murder.

Sources:

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

https://abcnews.go.com/International/natalee-holloways-disappearance-remains-unsolved-15-years-timeline/story?id=67135012

In honor of our coming minisodes, the crew decides to turn to science on why we like scary movies! Tune in as Libby dives in to the benefits of watching scary movies, and the reasons behind our obsession.Sources:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/morbid-minds/202110/how-3-types-of-fans-benefit-from-horror

https://www.statsignificant.com/p/why-do-people-like-horror-films-a

https://digitalcommons.liu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1030&context=post_honors_theses

In Ken's edition of Tipsy Tales we learn all about the inspiration behind one of the most ICONIC comic book villains of all time... Conrad Veidt!

Sources:

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

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Man_Who_Laughs_(1928_film)

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

In this week’s episode, the crew wraps up the finale of the Golden State Killer. The crew learns just how this depraved man was caught using DNA. But one thing remains a question after all this time, just how small was his penis?

Sources:

Cold Cases: A True Crime Collection by Cheyna Roth
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_James_DeAngelo
I’ll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara
I’ll Be Gone in the Dark docuseries 
Crime Junkie Podcast
Criminology Podcast
The Consult podcast

Let’s play a game called what song is Emily trying to describe? If you can guess what song it is, we’ll give you a shoutout on the pod! Because this song is a far bigger mystery than the loser serial killer and rapist the crew discusses in this week’s episode: The Golden State Killer.

Sources:

Cold Cases: A True Crime Collection by Cheyna Roth
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_James_DeAngelo
I’ll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara
I’ll Be Gone in the Dark docuseries

Croeso i Gymru! Today we visit a beautiful country studded with breathtaking views from the mountains to the coastline. With more castles per square mile than any other European country, there's bound to be a ghost or two. Join us as we meet some friendly, furry and fiery ghosts!Sources:

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-63404537

In this week's episode Ken fills the girls in on the mystifying life of Timothy Dexter. Is he a brilliant businessman, or a fortuitous fool? It may be up to you to decide!

Sources:

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

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Early_American_currency#Continental_currency

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1815_New_England_hurricane

If you have money and influence are you untouchable? Today we talk about one of America's wealthiest and most influential families, The Rockefellers. Join us as we uncover some of the dark histories and even a potential curse!

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Rockefeller?utm_source=chatgpt.com

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/What-Really-Happened-to-Michael-Rockefeller-180949813/

https://www.ranker.com/list/dark-rockefeller-family-facts/harrison-tenpas

https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/dark-secrets-you-never-knew-about-the-rockefeller-family.html/

https://www.britannica.com/money/Rockefeller-family