Are we surprised to be back to New Orleans for another paranormal distraction? Not really, although Christie doesn't seem to remember this one. This week, we're discussing the hauntings of 716 Dauphine Street - popularly known as The Sultan's Palace or the Gardette-LePretre Mansion (which Alex butchered the pronunciation) seems to have a bit of a mysterious, and confusing past. Tune in to hear more about the local lore and reported hauntings of this NOLA location! Need a distraction? We got you. 

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As discussed in episode 62 about the 215 dead bodies of Tk'emlups te Secwepemc First Nation children recently found in Kamloops, here is the course Alex mentioned: https://www.ualberta.ca/admissions-programs/online-courses/indigenous-canada/index.html. Please also check out: https://truenorthaid.ca/how-to-help-first-nations/. If you have any additional resources you'd like to share, please email: [email protected]. 

Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to our Patrons Tom & Bailey! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show if you please on Patreon, where you can get bonus content each more! We're also on Buy Me a Coffee. You can also find us on Redbubble for some Weird Distractions merch. If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: [email protected]. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing! It's the best way to support the show (for free). Thanks for listening!

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Whose ready to do a deep dive and have their childhoods ruined?! Yeah, sorry about this one. This week, Alex and Christie cover 7 weirdly dark conspiracy theories of cartoons - and yes, there are surprisingly trigger warnings for this episode. Which cartoon represents the aftermath of nuclear testing? Which cartoon character is sick, potentially dying? Are Alex & Christie cartoon connoisseurs? Tune in and find out! Need a distraction? We got you.

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As discussed in the last episode about the 215 dead bodies of Tk'emlups te Secwepemc First Nation children recently found in Kamloops, here is the course Alex mentioned: https://www.ualberta.ca/admissions-programs/online-courses/indigenous-canada/index.html. If you have any additional resources you'd like to share, please email: [email protected].

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Welcome to the first ever 'Listener Distraction' episode! The latest Weird Distraction series where Christie & Alex read submitted listener stories. What kind of stories? Well of all things weird and spooky, of course! This listener distractions include experiences at Waverly Hills Sanatorium, a ghostly neck grip, a beloved taco shop turned true crime horror, and more! If you have a story that after made you think, "that was weird" - email it to: [email protected]. You may just hear it read in episode 2! Need a distraction? We got you. 

Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to our Patrons Tom & Bailey! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show if you please on Patreon, where you can get bonus content each more! We're also on Buy Me a Coffee. Find us on Redbubble for some Weird Distractions merch. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing! It's the best way to support the show (for free).

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"Put a sticky on the icky". This week, the girls are going back to Australia to discuss one of it's oldest cold cases - the murder of 23-year-old Betty Shanks. Betty Shanks' murder has been unsolved for almost 70 years, and has left some weird theories lingering around. Tune in to hear more about the suspects, the potential motives, and other aspects of this tragic true crime case. Need a distraction? We got you.

If you or someone you know has any factual information regarding this case, please check out: https://crimestoppers.com.au/. 

As mentioned in this episode about the 215 dead bodies of Tk'emlups te Secwepemc First Nation children recently found in Kamloops, here is the course Alex mentioned: https://www.ualberta.ca/admissions-programs/online-courses/indigenous-canada/index.html. If you have any additional resources you'd like to share, please email: [email protected]. 

Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to our Patrons Tom & Bailey! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show if you please on Patreon, where you can get bonus content each more! We're also on Buy Me a Coffee. You can also find us on Redbubble for some Weird Distractions merch. If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: [email protected]. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing! It's the best way to support the show (for free). Thanks for listening! 

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We're off to Ireland, finally! Well... hypothetically, of course. This week Alex tells Christie about the haunting history of Kilmainham Gaol in Kilmainham, Dublin. Tune in to hear about the location's history, some of it's prisoners, and one report that seems to be out of a horror movie (and also jacking up your electric bill). Need a distraction? We got you.

Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to our Patrons Tom & Bailey! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show if you please on Patreon, where you can get bonus content each more! We're also on Buy Me a Coffee. You can also find us on Redbubble for some Weird Distractions merch. If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: [email protected]. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing! It's the best way to support the show (for free). Thanks for listening!

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This folklore episode may be on brand with how weird it is. This week, Alex & Christie discuss the cryptid-folklore-creature known as the Owlman, who was reportedly seen in the 1970's in the Mawnan/Cornwall area. Tune in to hear more about the weird sightings, the people involved, and a crucial update regarding the spider in Alex's home. Need a distraction? We got you. 

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Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to our Patrons Tom & Bailey! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show if you please on Patreon, where you can get bonus content each more! We're also on Buy Me a Coffee. You can also find us on Redbubble for some Weird Distractions merch. If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: [email protected]. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing! It's the best way to support the show (for free). Thanks for listening!

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Welcome to an unplanned Mississippi episode! This week, the Weird Distraction gals are joined again by the lovely Christina from the CMP Podcast to discuss a true crime case & a paranormal case from Mississippi. Alex tells the horrific murder in Forrest County of civil rights activist, Vernon Dahmer Sr., while Christina introduces a new haunted hot spot for the girls to visit - the Howard Memorial Hospital in Biloxi. So many southern distractions in one episode that you won't want to miss! Need a distraction? We got you. 

As mentioned in the episode, here is the link for the NAACP: https://naacp.org/

Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to our Patrons Tom & Bailey! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show if you please on Patreon, where you can get bonus content each more! We're also on Buy Me a Coffee. You can also find us on Redbubble for some Weird Distractions merch. If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: [email protected]. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing! It's the best way to support the show (for free). Thanks for listening! 

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If you're looking for a spooky Scottish location - look no further! This week, Alex guides Christie down to the Edinburgh vaults, located underneath the South End Bridge. This location has been around for over 200 years, and has just as much paranormal encounters as you can imagine. Between a creepy entity referred to as, "Mr. Boots", a suspected famous witch, and other haunts - this may be an episode you listen to with the lights on. Need a distraction? We got you!

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Have you ever heard of party dots? Well, you have now. This week Alex takes us to Norway and tries to enlighten Christie about the mysterious Hessdalen lights. This odd phenomena from the 80's has opened up for some weird conspiracy theories as to what they are, and what they mean. Are they caused by a natural battery? Are they somehow related to UFO's? What does Christie know about the Northern Lights? You'll have to tune in to find out more! Need a distraction? We got you.

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Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to our Patrons Tom & Bailey! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show if you please on Patreon, where you can get bonus content each more! We're also on Buy Me a Coffee. Find us on Redbubble for some Weird Distractions merch. Want to provide feedback or your own weird story to be read on air? Please email: [email protected]. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing! It's the best way to support the show (for free). 

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Sometimes our distractions need to be educational - especially when discussing injustices. This week, Alex and Christie weave through the Roxbury murders, which took place almost 42 years ago. 13 women were murdered between January 1979 to May 1979 in Boston, Massachusetts leading the Roxbury (and surrounding areas) to be concerned about safety and protection. Because all but one victim were from a marginalized society, police and media seemingly did not pay much attention to the horrific happenings going on around the city. Need a distraction? We got you. 

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Shout out to our Patrons Tom & Bailey! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show if you please on Patreon, where you can get bonus content each more! We're also on Buy Me a Coffee. Find us on Redbubble for some Weird Distractions merch. Want to provide feedback or your own weird story to be read on air? Please email: [email protected]. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing! It's the best way to support the show (for free)!

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