The Digressor

We're going to be doing things a little differently this season.

The Pacific Coast is beautiful… but it also has a dark side. From elusive serial killers haunting the Bay Area to mysterious figures watching hikers from cliffs, this area is rife with secrets. I’m Trevor, and this is Oddly Pacific, a podcast exploring the mysteries that drift along the Pacific shoreline. Our first season begins on Wednesday August 27, with a new episode every Wednesday until October 29. But in the meantime, subscribe anywhere you listen to podcasts and join me for a journey into the strange and...Oddly Pacific...

On the season five finale, I am joined by my old friend, Vicki from Scotland, as we discuss the real Braveheart, as well as Scotland in general.

"Robert the Bruce was the Real Life 'Braveheart'" by Weird History

Anne Frank was just a teenager, but her diary revealed a world of fear, hope, and extraordinary insight. In this episode, we explore her life, the hidden annex, and the enduring power of her words.

In 1919, a wave of molasses tore through Boston’s North End, killing 21 people and leveling buildings. This episode dives into how it happened—and why no one stopped it.

The Star Wars prequels were once mocked and misunderstood, but beneath the awkward lines and galactic politics lies a story of power, fear, and one of the darkest tragedies in sci-fi. In this episode, we revisit the prequel trilogy with fresh eyes, explore how Revenge of the Sith channels Shakespearean drama, and look at how The Clone Wars helped us finally see these films in a new light.

Elisa Lam was not a mystery—she was a person. In this episode, we look beyond the viral elevator footage and explore who Elisa really was, while examining the media portrayals that turned her life and death into spectacle. It’s time to remember her with empathy.

Elisa Lam's Tumblr

Before the blast, there were warnings. This is the story of how a series of stand-offs led to an unforgettable tragedy.

Darby Crash was the founder of the punk band, Germs, in the late 1970s.

The fourth phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe covers the aftermath of the Snap. It was the introduction of Disney+ MCU shows.