In this week's episode, The Mystics continue their Twilight Saga marathon with the second in the series; New Moon 🌑 and relive the angst, heartbreak 💔 and werewolf-vampire drama that made this movie unforgettable 🐺🧛🏼‍♂️ They’ll debate the age-old question: Team Jacob or Team Edward? As they rewatch Bella’s emotional rollercoaster, they also take a trip down memory lane, sharing the teenage heartaches they experienced while reading the books. Expect plenty of laughs as they compare their own melodramatic crushes to the over-the-top love triangles in Forks 🌲 Whether you’re here for the nostalgia or just the chaos, this episode promises a fun, light-hearted take on the second installment of the Twilight saga! 🧛🏻

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In this week's episode, The Mystics are looking into the mysterious world of historical séances that took place at none other than, the White House 🏠 Amber and Lesley explore the intriguing stories of two First Ladies, Jane Pierce and Mary Todd Lincoln, who famously invited spiritualists into the nation's most iconic residence to contact their lost loved ones 💔 From grieving over children to seeking closure, the hosts detail how these women turned to the supernatural for comfort 🥀 Along the way, they unravel the influence of the 👯‍♀️ Fox Sisters, the women credited with sparking the spiritualist movement in America. Of course, the hosts can't help but get sidetracked by their admiration for Abe Lincoln 🎩 who they decide may just be their modern-day “Roman Empire." 😍 Packed with both spooky history and lighthearted banter, this episode offers a fun look at presidential paranormal activity and a dose of love for Honest Abe 👻

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In this week's episode, The Mystics are sinking their teeth 🦷🦷 into the eerie yet hilarious local folklore of Theodore "Fodor" Glava, the so-called Lafayette Vampire 🧛🏻‍♀️ A Transylvanian immigrant who arrived in America in the 18th century, Fodor lived a peaceful life—until after his death, when townspeople began whispering 😧😯 about his possible connection to none other than Vlad the Impaler 🧛🏻 With tales of vampires creeping into popular imagination, suspicions about Fodor’s grave took root. Was he really one of the undead? 🌹🌳 Amber and Lesley decided to find out firsthand by visiting his cemetery for a ghost hunt 👻 Spoiler alert: the spirits didn’t roll out the welcome mat. Instead of uncovering vampire secrets, they got roasted by some sassy supernatural residents ☠️ Tune in for a light-hearted and laugh-filled adventure as we explore this spooky legend and share our ghostly misadventures!

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Vampire Grave of Lafayette on Atlas Obscura

ColoradoStories.Online

Astonishing Legends.com

In this week's episode, The Mystics are taking a moment to talk about something that affects approximately 10 million humans in the United States each year. Domestic Violence. Amber graciously and courageously is stepping forward to share her story of survival and perseverance in hopes to be a beacon of hope for anyone who may be experiencing domestic violence.

If you or someone you know is struggling with domestic violence you can find resources at The hotline.org. You can also call 800-799-7233 or text “BEGIN” to 88788.

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In this week's episode, The Mystics dig into the strange and slightly unsettling town of Celebration, Florida 🎇 a place built by Disney where everything seems just a little too perfect 🤔 From cookie-cutter homes to the eerily clean streets, we explore whether there’s more to this planned community than meets the eye 🎭 Was Walt Disney just after suburban bliss, or were there some darker forces at play? Tune in as we unravel the secrets of this Stepford-esque paradise with our usual dose of humor and curiosity!

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In this week's episode, The Mystics are taking a whimsical journey through two of the most unique cemeteries 🪦 in the U.S. — one for circus performers 🤡 and the other for magicians 🪄 With tombstones full of showman flair and elaborate innuendos, these resting places are anything but ordinary! Join us as we uncover the history, laugh at the cheeky epitaphs, and marvel at the grand finale that these performers left behind.

In this week's episode, The Mystics are talking about the chilling case of Anneliese Michel's demonic possession 👻 A girl who's family claimed she was possessed by a demonic presence and had unfortunately, exorcised her to her death 🕊️ That's not all, you’ve heard of priests and exorcisms, but what about a scientist? Join us as we explore the bizarre and fascinating world of exorcisms, where demons get cast out 🙈 and scientists are called in to figure out if it’s actually a mental breakdown or a full-blown possession 🤔 We're asking the ultimate question: can science and the supernatural team up? Spoiler alert: things get weird. 🫡

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In this week’s episode, The Mystics look into into the bizarre and 💒holy-rolling tale of Antoine Gay, a 19th-century man who found himself hosting a rather unwelcome guest for over 40 years—a demon! 😱 But don’t worry, this wasn’t your run-of-the-mill evil entity; this demon claimed to be doing “God’s Duty.” (??? 😕) Join us as we unravel this oddball story with a sprinkle of humor, exploring what it means to have a demon with a divine mission 🦹🏻‍♀️and how Antoine managed to keep things together (mostly, not really tho). We’ll chat about the spooky details, the historical context, and, of course, the laughable moments of this decades-long possession.

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The Hawthorne Files article on Antoine

Evidence of Satan in the Modern World by Leon Cristiani

In this week's episode, The Mystics dive fang-first into the sparkling world of the first Twilight movie 🧛🏻 This will be the 1st of 5 "minisodes" about the Saga. While the movie is fairly cheesy, the Gruesome Twosome can't help but agree, the movie is undeniably great 🌲 From Robert Pattinson’s unexpected piano skills 🎹 to Kristen Stewart’s unforgettable wig 💇🏻‍♀️ Expect plenty of laughs as they break down the film’s awkward moments, intense stares, and questionable dialogue in this light-hearted and funny discussion of an iconic piece of vampire cinema 🩸

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In this week's episode, The Mystics are looking at the world of cults and picking the ones they might have joined 😬😁 Ever catch yourself asking yourself which cult night you might have accidentally stumbled into? From the otherworldly allure of Heaven's Gate 🛸 to the free-love philosophy of The Sullivanians ❤️‍🔥 and even the mystical pull of Kundalini yoga 🧘🏼‍♀️ Amber and Lesley explore what might have drawn them in - and why they’re glad they dodged the bullet 🫣 Tune in for laughs, bizarre history, and some seriously questionable life choices!

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The Heaven's Gate podcast by Stitcher & Pineapple Street Media

Home.HeinonLine.org blurb on Heaven's Gate

Shelfein1 on YouTube's Survivor Story

Saul Newton

The New Yorker article on The Sullivanian Institute

Brooke Makenna's Video on The Sullivanians

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