In this solo dive, Amber sheds her mortal skin to explore the legend of Medusa. She is a symbol of power, protection, and reclamation. From her ancient origins to rituals that honor her energy, we untangle how the serpent-haired goddess continues to inspire survivors and seekers alike.

We’ll also explore how the High Priestess tarot card mirrors Medusa’s mystery, which is a reminder that intuition and strength often wear the same face.

If you or someone you love needs help, please reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788. You are not alone. 🖤

In this week’s episode, The Mystics howl at the sky and bask in the glow of THA MOOOOON 🌕✨ You can expect to hear all about the moon’s shining moments. Every full moon of the year, why they got their names, and what they look like lighting up the night. Learn about the magic behind the most recent Harvest Moon, while the other spills the tea on the upcoming Beaver Moon (yes… it’s a real thing). 🦫 And since The Gruesome Twosome's birthdays are just a day apart, we checked what the moon was up to when we were born and discovered some divine feminine energy that felt very on brand 💃🏻💃🏻 Get ready for cosmic giggles, moon myths, and a whole lot of lunar love ✨

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📸 Cover Art by Rainbowfishdesign

🎶 The Grimm Mystics Theme Song by Bear Golden and Abby Golden

In this week’s episode, The Mystics conjure up the dark glamour of American Horror Story: Coven as they finish their haunted Movie/TV sets series 🎥 From the bewitching streets of New Orleans to the real legends that inspired the series 🦇 Amber and Lesley explore the magic and mayhem woven into every spell. But things get especially eerie when they uncover the story of an actress who, while performing a real Latin chant on set, may have summoned something far more serious than the script intended 😱😱 Grab your sage, light a candle, and join the coven—this episode blurs the line between Hollywood illusion and genuine hoodoo.

THE IMPORTANT LINKS AND CRED

📸 Cover Art by Rainbowfishdesign

🎶 The Grimm Mystics Theme Song by Bear Golden and Abby Golden

In this week's episode The Mystics pull back the velvet curtain on Hollywood’s haunted side 👻 starting with the chilling legacy of Rebel Without a Cause. Between tragic accidents 🏎️mysterious deaths, and unsettling coincidences surrounding its stars 🤔 this classic film feels more cursed than cool. But true to form, the deep dive doesn’t stay on track for long 🥴 Soon the conversation spirals into rants about Red Bulls, Amber and Lesley's oddly specific obsession with behind-the-scenes access, and a few random detours that may be proof they’re cursed by chaos themselves 😀😄 The Gruesome Twosome doesn't quite make it to movie number two this round (oops!) Don't forget to tune in next time for Amber's cursed pick, guaranteed to bring even more spine-tingling Hollywood lore ⭐⭐

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📸 Cover Art by Rainbowfishdesign

🎶 The Grimm Mystics Theme Song by Bear Golden and Abby Golden

Natalie Wood

Timesuck Episode about Natalie

Sal Mineo

Nick Adams

James Dean

In this week’s episode, The Mystics slice into the eerie legends of 🧀 Cheesman Park in Denver, CO. From its unsettling history as a cemetery-turned-green-space ⛲ to the spooky spirits said to wander its pathways 👻 This episode dives into why some believe the park is cursed. Of course, things wouldn’t be complete without a side tangent into Colorado’s most haunting style choice... “Colorado casual." Where jeggings and flannels reign supreme 🥾 With plenty of laughs, a dash of chills, and a sprinkle of cheese, Provolone and Afraid serves up the perfect mix of spooky and silly 🪦

In this week’s episode the Mystics trek into the chilling mystery of the Dyatlov Pass Incident 🏔️ Amber and Lesley explore the story of nine experienced hikers whose fateful journey through the Ural Mountains ended in tragedy, leaving behind bizarre injuries 🤕 unanswered questions 🤔 and one of history’s coldest cold cases ❄️ From Yetis and aliens to Soviet secrecy, they sift through the strangest theories and unsettling facts with curiosity and respect, while still keeping things a little light to keep the frostbite away. Was it something paranormal lurking in the snow ☃️ or a very human danger hidden in plain sight? 🐻 Bundle up and join us as The Gruesome Twosome uncover “The Hills Have Ice.”

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📸 Cover Art by Rainbowfishdesign

🎶 The Grimm Mystics Theme Song by Bear Golden and Abby Golden

The Incident

The New Yorker

DylatovPass.com

Strangeoutdoors.com

Dylatov Pass Google Map

In this week’s episode the Mystics break into their own FBI files 🗃️ to uncover the very mildly suspicious activities that probably got them flagged 🥴 From Amber's undying belief that crystals and essential oils could heal a broken leg, to Lesley's never-ending rant about a certain politician who may or may not secretly be the Zodiac Killer 💌 These “case files” are less about national security and more about why the FBI is rolling their eyes 🙄 Tune in for laughs, questionable wellness tips, and a reminder that if we’re on a watchlist, it’s definitely the Most Mildly Annoying one 😀

In this week’s episode, The Mystics unroll a bizarre 🙃corner of TikTok where two New York men are taking “street performance” to a whole new level.. by becoming actual rugs 🏉 That’s right: one silently sneaks underfoot without consent 🤢 the other proudly charges for the privilege of stepping on him 🤑 Is this performance art, a questionable hustle, or just plain creepy? Join The Gruesome Twosome as they laugh their way through the world of carpet art and debate whether these rug dealers deserve applause… or a vacuum. 🫧

In this week’s episode, The Mystics go big, literally, as they explore whether giants once roamed the Earth 🌎 From eyebrow-raising newspaper reports in the 1800s and 1900s, to biblical tall tales, to mountains that suspiciously resemble a nap-taking giant 😴 Amber and Lesley are chasing every oversized breadcrumb they can find. Of course there's speculation (in the most highly scientific, definitely-not-made-up way) about what might have led to their extinction. So grab your magic beans and a sturdy ladder because Bro, Where’s My Beanstalk is about to take you to new heights ⛰️

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📸 Cover Art by Rainbowfishdesign

🎶 The Grimm Mystics Theme Song by Bear Golden and Abby Golden

Ancient Origins on Giants

Serpent Mound

Friends of the Serpent Mound

Robert Wadlow

Lovelock Cave

In this week's episode, The Mystics accidentally set sail into the same chaotic waters 🌊Lesley dives into the life of Stede Bonnet 👱🏻‍♂️a wealthy landowner turned into a wanna be bad boy pirate captain. Amber, on the other hand, boarded the infamous ship of none other than Blackbeard himself, Queen Anne's Revenge ⛵ Little did they know, these two stories crash into each other like a cannonball to the hull 💣 It’s a tale of frilly shirts, questionable life choices, and a pirate bromance no one saw coming. Grab your eyepatch and prepare for a voyage through the golden age of piracy in Not So Jolly Rogers. 🏴‍☠️

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📸 Cover Art by Rainbowfishdesign

🎶 The Grimm Mystics Theme Song by Bear Golden and Abby Golden

Stede Bonnet, the Gentleman Pirate

Outerland North Carolina, on the Real Stede Bonnet

Stede Bonnet, DNCR

The Smithsonian on Stede