Straight-Up Enigmas

The first mini-episode in our 13 Nights of Halloween exclusive series features a story from long-time listener and friend, Ariel. A week after his dad became a bishop, similar to a minister in a local congregation, strange things started happening to his family. He believes his home was plagued by some kind of evil poltergeist.

Original story owned by Ariel and written for the Straight-Up Enigmas podcast by Jaden McKell. Edited and produced by Jaden McKell. 

This House by Kevin MacLeod

Straight-Up Enigmas is a member of the Straight Up Strange Podcast Network.  

The Ouija board came out of the American 19th century obsession with spiritualism. However, Ouija boards are seen today as dangerous objects of the occult, rather than the “wonderful” communication devices they were first created to be. This is, in large part, because for the past 130 years, people have been asking Ouija boards questions, and they’ve been answering. For some, what these talking boards say is the undeniable truth. That’s exactly why the Ouija board has played a crucial role in some of the most chilling crimes over the years. Join us as we discuss incredibly bizarre and violent real crimes connected to Ouija boards.

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Articles/Research:

http://www.the13thfloor.tv/2016/10/10/the-ouija-board-did-it-7-real-crimes-connected-to-ouija-boards/

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2116274/The-Ouija-board--Teen-tells-cops-spirits-told-stab-friend.html

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-strange-and-mysterious-history-of-the-ouija-board-5860627/

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/oct/30/ouija-board-mystery-history

https://guides.loc.gov/chronicling-america-ouija-board

https://listverse.com/2015/08/05/10-terrible-crimes-connected-to-ouija-boards/

https://www.rd.com/list/chilling-crimes-involving-ouija-boards/

https://www.vox.com/2016/10/29/13301590/how-ouija-boards-work-debunked-ideomotor-effect 

Music:

Decay by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3628-decay

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Nervous by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4118-nervous

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Come Play with Me by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3526-come-play-with-me

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Supernatural by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4446-supernatural

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This House by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4525-this-house

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Blue Sizzle - Madness Paranoia by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100385

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Sound effect from www.zapsplat.com. 

The Halloween Dawn by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://www.twinmusicom.org/song/248/the-halloween-dawn

Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org

Metaphysik by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400056

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Our theme song, “Straight-Up Enigmas,” was written and is owned by Chuck Flyer. This episode was recorded by Jaden McKell and edited by Austin Blackwell.

Straight Up Strange Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/straightupstrange/ 

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The mission of the SCP Foundation, a mysterious organization with facilities around the globe, is to contain supernatural entities and anomalies in order to protect mankind. But what, exactly, are its goals and procedures? What kinds of dangerous creatures does the organization harbor within its walls? And the most pressing question — does it even exist? Stay with us as we discuss the shadowy, clandestine establishment known as the SCP Foundation.

Articles Used for Research/Narration: 

https://vocal.media/horror/10-dangerous-sc-ps-that-must-never-escape

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

http://www.the13thfloor.tv/2015/10/29/creepypasta-of-the-week-the-scp-foundation/

www.scpwiki.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBE1pFBoiTY

"SCP-035" by Kain Pathos Crow, from the SCP Wiki. Source: http://www.scpwiki.com/scp-035. Licensed under CC-BY-SA.

"SCP-106" by Dr Gears, from the SCP Wiki. Source: http://www.scpwiki.com/scp-106. Licensed under CC-BY-SA.

"SCP-4006" by DarkStuff, from the SCP Wiki. Source: http://www.scpwiki.com/scp-4006. Licensed under CC-BY-SA.

"SCP-087" by Zaeyde, from the SCP Wiki. Source: http://www.scpwiki.com/scp-087. Licensed under CC-BY-SA.

"SCP-122" by Dr Kondraki, from the SCP Wiki. Source: http://www.scpwiki.com/scp-122. Licensed under CC-BY-SA.

"SCP-049" by Gabriel Jade and Djkaktus, from the SCP Wiki. Source: http://www.scpwiki.com/scp-049. Licensed under CC-BY-SA.

Music:

Blue Sizzle - Madness Paranoia by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100385

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

“Lurking Shadows” by Myuu.

Measured Paces by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100164

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Metaphysik by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400056

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

The Halloween Dawn by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://www.twinmusicom.org/song/248/the-halloween-dawn

Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org

Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

Thank you to our sponsor, Best Fiends! www.bestfiends.com

Promo by Humble Hauntings: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/humble-hauntings/id1493918378

This episode was produced by Jaden McKell and edited by Austin Blackwell. The theme song, “Straight-Up Enigmas,” was written and is owned by Chuck Flyer.

When Jeannette DePalma's body was discovered in 1972 on a makeshift altar, surrounded by wooden crosses and cult-related symbols, the town of Springfield, New Jersey began to suspect that the young teenager had been murdered by a coven of witches. Jeannette's cause of death has never been determined, and the case has never been solved. Was Jeannette sacrificed as part of a witch rite? Was she murdered by a serial killer? Did she die of a drug overdose? Join us as we explore the enigmatic case of the murder of Jeannette DePalma.

Articles Used:

https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/4594122/the-unsolved-mystery-of-the-16-year-old-girl-who-locals-believe-was-murdered-by-a-coven-of-teenage-witches-in-1972/

https://weirdnj.com/stories/mystery-history/jeannette-depalma/

https://thecurrentatahs.com/5563/unsolved/death-by-witchcraft-the-murder-of-jeannette-depalma/

http://deathonthedevilsteeth.blogspot.com/p/publication.html

https://www.nj.com/union/2019/08/teens-unsolved-death-in-the-1970s-was-blamed-on-satanists-a-man-who-never-knew-her-is-the-cases-biggest-advocate.html

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

http://www.childrenshospital.org/conditions-and-treatments/conditions/l/lead-poisoning/symptoms-and-causes

https://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/news/crime/jersey-mayhem/cold-cases/2019/08/23/nj-cold-case-jeannette-depalma-springfield-1972-watchung-reservation/1889140001/

Music:

Night Music by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-...  Artist: http://incompetech.com/ /

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Promo by Pretty Nice Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pretty-nice/id1512223029

This episode was written and recorded by Jaden McKell. It was edited by Austin Blackwell. Our theme song, "Straight-Up Enigmas," was written by Chuck Flyer. Straight Up Strange website: www.straightupstrange.com

In our third chapter of Small Town Spirits, Andie tries to deal with the ghostly figure she spotted in the second story window of the Lester Lawless Bank & Museum. She's haunted by yet another terrifying, fiery nightmare and meets a quirky new shopkeeper on the town square. Andie also makes a shocking discovery at Laurelton's antique shop as she, Emmet, and Kai assist the store owner with a creepy new object.

Industrial Music Box by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100812 Artist: http://incompetech.com/

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Promo by Dadnarok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dadnarok/id1476217446.

This episode was written and produced by Jaden McKell.

Why does Amazon's Alexa randomly speak without being prompted? Could she possibly be haunted? Is this the Skynet takeover we’ve all been waiting for? Join us as we discuss a few of the very weird, creepy things Amazon’s Alexa has said and done.

Sources:

https://www.the-ambient.com/features/the-creepiest-freakiest-things-alexa-has-ever-said-and-done-2154

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-amazon-com-alexa-insight/kill-your-foster-parents-amazons-alexa-talks-murder-sex-in-ai-experiment-idUSKCN1OK1AJ

https://www.zdnet.com/article/has-alexa-snapped-why-alexa-sometimes-laughs-or-does-other-creepy-things/

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/21/technology/amazon-alexa-world.html

https://www.zdnet.com/article/has-alexa-snapped-why-alexa-sometimes-laughs-or-does-other-creepy-things/

https://www.cnet.com/how-to/the-weirdest-things-your-amazon-echo-can-say-and-do/

Music:

"Grove" by Edmond Aggabao. 

"Long Note Two" by Kevin MacLeod. 

"Straight-Up Enigmas" theme song by Chuck Flyer.

Promos:

https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show

https://www.octoberpodvhs.com/menu

We are proud to be a member of the Straight-Up Strange Network! Check out the network's Facebook's page at https://www.facebook.com/straightupstrange/.

In the 1950s, wrestler Jack Adkisson created his alter ego, Fritz Von Erich, and began what would become a very successful career in the sport. Tragedy, however, struck in 1959, when Jack's six-year-old son died in a bizarre electrical accident. This terrible event would only be the beginning of the so-called Von Erich Family curse. In the years that followed, illness, injuries, depression, drug addiction, and suicide would plague all of Jack’s remaining sons until only one child survived. Can it really be just a horrible happenstance that Fritz Von Erich outlived 5 of his 6 children? If there was a curse, what could he possibly have done to bring it upon himself and his family? Can fame and fortune instead be blamed for the athletes’ deaths? Stay with us as we explore the mysterious and deadly curse of the Von Erich family.

Content Sources:

https://medium.com/wrestling-deep-end/wrestling-abuse-and-death-the-twisted-tale-of-the-von-erich-family-ba689fd51021

https://www.oxygen.com/martinis-murder/von-erich-family-curse-wrestling-family-story-dark-side-of-the-ring

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heel_(professional_wrestling)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kayfabe#:~:text=In%20professional%20wrestling%2C%20kayfabe%20%2F%CB%88,predetermined%20nature%20of%20any%20kind

Music:

Quarantine Isle was created by Edmond Aggabao: https://soundcloud.com/drumj8/quarantine-isle.

Our theme song, “Straight-Up Enigmas,” was written and created for the podcast by Chuck Flyer.

Long Note One by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100418

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Lightless Dawn by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100655

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Promos:

Happily Ever Haunted Podcast: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/happily-ever-haunted-podcast

The Can’t Make This Up History Podcast: https://cantmakethisuppodcast.podbean.com/

Straight-Up Enigmas is part of the Straight-Up Strange Podcast Network. Join our network’s Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/2303355863253191/?source_id=1940822245930372.

If you're thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, help is available. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 to speak with a counselor today.

You've probably heard of Annabelle and Robert the Doll, but listen in to hear about five more haunted toys you might not know about. (I for sure had never heard of them). Want to help support our show? Become a patron at https://www.patreon.com/straightupenigmas!

Music:  

The Children's Room by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Artist: http://audionautix.com/

In Austin, Texas, a killer who became known as the “Servant Girl Annihilator” was responsible for the deaths of eight people between late 1884 and Christmas Eve 1885. Attacking victims in their beds and then dragging them outside to mutilate their bodies, the murderer eluded police, private investigators, and civilian mobs who took to the streets of newly settled Austin. He has been called America’s first serial killer, and his crimes remain unsolved to this day. Some investigators believe that before he prowled the foggy streets of London, Jack the Ripper struck first in the Texas Hill Country. Could the Annihilator and Jack the Ripper be one and the same? Stay with us as we discuss the case of the Servant Girl Annihilator.

Articles/Research:

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/94680/how-servant-girl-annihilator-terrorized-1880s-austin

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jack-the-Ripper

https://www.battlefields.org/learn/articles/civil-war-facts

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Texas_(1865%E2%80%9399) 

https://texashillcountry.com/austins-axe-man-jack-the-ripper/

Music:

Echoes of Time v2 by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300030