The Grim Cities

We start off today’s episode with a video that will make Madeline and Dan question reality. Did they really just see an inanimate object move on its own? Well, the whole country of Mexico seems to think it did! We then continue where we left off last week and discuss how the tradition of tomfoolery on Halloween stems from the old times of Celtic Druids. From spilling hundreds of bushels of corn to a full on bank robbery, there’s plenty of pranks to be had in this episode.

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The Grim Cities is getting philosophical today, y’all! We begin by breaking down some common horror tropes and how they reflect the lived experiences of women in our society on a daily basis. All through the lens of a truly disturbing movie that leaves its viewers asking…what 👏🏻 did 👏🏻 I 👏🏻 just 👏🏻 see 👏🏻 ?! And if that subject matter is a bit to heavy for a Wednesday morning, we ease the tension by examining the Irish festival of Samhain that has influenced so much of our modern Halloween traditions. Prepare yourself to get learnt!

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Today’s episode is all about spooky season events  happening all over the Twin Cities and greater metro area. From classic haunted houses to frights on the main stage, there’s sure to be something to satiate everyone’s preferred mode of celebration. Madeline and Dan highlight a few of their most anticipated attractions of the season. And the fun doesn’t stop there; we share several websites that dive into even more detail on the Cities’ happenings. So get ready for a packed month…there’s plenty to do!

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Madeline and Dan dig up the microphones and unleash a new season of The Grim Cities just in time for Spooky Season. After catching up on what occupied their time over the summer months, the two jump right into a collection of horror headlines. And those headlines range from a playful music video to the scariest book ever written. Madeline and Dan then discuss their favorite Halloween candy before diving deep into the disappearance of a 1970s heiress. This season, The Grim Cities holds nothing back!

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Today’s episode is a long time in the making and holds a special place in Dan’s heart. We’re diving deep into the town of Litchfield, MN where Dan’s family cabin is located. This area has a tumultuous history that ranges from wealthy recreation to conflict and death. We speak with a special guest, Dan’s aunt Jean, who shares her haunted experiences at the cabin and reveals the terrifying true tale of something unexpected that is buried 6 feet under the structure itself… Y’all are NOT ready for this. 🏡😱

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Today we start off by talking about a new movie that seems to align a little too perfectly with one of Madeline’s interests… Let’s just say Dan is starting to not feel safe y’all! Also in this episode: Dead Man’s Hill? Dead Man’s Pond?! We really need to stop naming places this way if we’re trying to avoid active hauntings. C’mon people, let’s do better, be better!

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Today we mark an incredibly special milestone for The Grim Cities. We’ve officially hit 50 episodes!  5-0…holy shit! 🤯 We are so incredibly grateful to all of our listeners, new and old, who have supported us along the way and who have motivated us to keep publishing content. We’ve been so well received and we could not be more thankful. 🥰 So to celebrate this momentous occasion, we give you an extra long episode filled with multiple horror headlines, a grave robbery, and even a recent discovery from Harvard outlined by Dan that will absolutely chill you to your core! We may just be sending you to an early afterlife with this episode y’all…

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Today’s episode starts off with another tale from Dan’s trip to Ireland years ago. He just doesn’t know how to let things go does he?! 🙄 And then Madeline and Dan analyze some of the worst - or best, depending on who you ask - April Fools’ Day pranks over the years. Get ready to laugh, cringe, and even scream. Some of these pranks go a wee bit too far…

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There is SO much to unpack in today’s episode…things are crazy as hell right right off the bat when Madeline finds out that she sleeps in a VERY concerning and downright creepy manner. And things just unravel further from there, as Madeline and Dan incorrectly try to guess when an iconic Minnesota institution was erected. And of course, no one expected that location to be haunted. But here we are! Oh boy….

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As Madeline gears up for a family trip into the heart of Indiana, a large chunk of the continental US prepares for the upcoming solar eclipse. On April 8th, 2024 North America will become a prime viewing location for this incredible phenomenon. If you want to experience it in all its glory, draw a straight line from Mazatlán, Mexico to Montreal, Canada and you’ll be able to visualize the path of totality. Be careful though, as strange things are rumored to occur during an eclipse…from poisoned food to possible pregnancy complications, does the eclipse possess unique powers? Listen and find out.

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