Strange Sisters Podcast | True Crime, Paranormal, and Spooky Movie Reviews

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This strange 1990s movie delves deep into the risks of online chat rooms. Linda Cardinelli (Queen), body modification, goth culture, and the most unbothered police officer all make an appearance in this weird cautionary tale written by and starring Dee Snider.

In this episode, we explore chilling tales of wailing women from around the globe—from La Llorona’s sorrowful cries in Latin America to the banshee’s haunting wails in Irish folklore. Join us as we uncover the shared themes of grief and warning and that echo through these eerie legends.

In this solo episode, we explore the eerie halls of Zak Bagans’ Haunted Museum, where cursed objects and paranormal encounters blur the line between myth and reality. From the infamous Dybbuk Box to chilling behind-the-scenes stories, we uncover what really happens when you confront the haunted face-to-face.

In this episode, we honor the lives of transgender women of color lost to violence, including Mesha Caldwell, Jasmine Mack, Iris Santos, and Tatiana Labelle. Through their stories, we confront the epidemic of anti-trans violence in the U.S., where discrimination, systemic neglect, and hate continue to claim lives.

Episode Resources:

• National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE)  (advocacy)

• Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund (TLDEF)  (legal services)

• Transgender Law Center (TLC)  (legal services and advocacy)

• Sylvia Rivera Law Project (SRLP)  (legal services)

• Trans People of Color Coalition (TPOCC)  (advocacy)

• Trans Women of Color Collective (TWOCC)  (advocacy)

• Black Trans Advocacy  (advocacy)

• Trans Latina Coalition  (advocacy)

• Gender Spectrum  (support for families, trans youth, and educators)

• Gender Diversity and TransFamilies (support for families, trans youth, and educators)

• Trans Youth Equality Federation  (support for families and trans youth)

• TransTech Social Enterprises  (economic empowerment)

• SPART*A  (advocacy for trans military service members)

• Transgender American Veterans Association  (advocacy for trans veterans)

• TransAthlete.com  (info about trans athletes)

• Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition (MTPC)  (advocacy)

• TransLife Center at Chicago House  (support services)

• Trans Doe Task Force (legal services)

In this episode, we explore how celebrated writer Oscar Wilde was imprisoned in 1895 for "gross indecency" due to his relationships with men, a charge rooted in the era's harsh anti-LGBTQ+ laws. Through Wilde's downfall, we examine the broader societal intolerance of queerness in Victorian England and his lasting legacy.

In this Pride Month episode of Strange Sisters, we investigate the unsolved case of the Doodler, a serial killer who targeted gay men in 1970s San Francisco, leaving at least six confirmed victims and up to fourteen dead. Amid rampant homophobia, police indifference, and survivors too afraid to come forward, justice was never served—despite a suspect confessing during therapy. We honor the victims by telling their stories, highlighting the systemic failures that allowed these murders to go unresolved for decades.

In this episode, we delve into the chilling origins and evolution of Slenderman, the faceless, shadowy figure born from internet folklore. From creepypasta forums to real-life consequences, we explore how a modern myth took on a life of its own.

In this gripping episode, we investigate the 2008 murder of 24-year-old realtor Lindsey Buziak, who was lured to a home showing under false pretenses and brutally stabbed to death. Despite numerous theories, suspicious connections, and a trail of unsettling clues, her case remains unsolved nearly two decades later — a chilling reminder of a calculated crime that still demands justice.

Dive into the chilling legends of America’s most infamous prison. In this episode, we explore the haunted history of Alcatraz Island—from eerie sounds in abandoned cell blocks to ghostly apparitions of former inmates. Hear firsthand accounts, mysterious stories, and the supernatural lore that still lingers in the fog. Are the ghosts of Alcatraz real... or just echoes of a dark past?

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In this episode, we explore the mysterious and tragic death of Jason Abarca, a young man struggling with grief and mental health following his brother’s suicide. After a series of alarming events—including a mental health crisis, a car crash, and a frantic police chase—Jason’s body was found months later in the woods under suspicious circumstances. His family believes police negligence and possible foul play contributed to his death, and they continue to fight for answers in a case marked by inconsistencies, missing evidence, and a disturbing lack of urgency.