Your weird friends need a hypothetical trip - why not join? This week, Alex and Christie pack their bags and head over to Ogden, Utah and learn more about a local hotel with a long history... of name changes. The former Reed hotel/Bigelow hotel/ Ben Lomond hotel seem to have a reported consistent paranormal theme throughout the years, despite the changes. Tune in to hear the "ghost-lore" and reported accidents that took place on the site, along with what really makes this one of Ogden's most haunted locations. Need a distraction? We got you. Podcast

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"A whole room?" Well, sort of. This week, Alex & Christie distract themselves with the mysterious disappearance of the gorgeous amber room panels, and the potential theories surrounding this weird historical situation. Tune in to hear if the panels are at the bottom of the sea, if they've been destroyed by Nazi's and why one theory is giving off some lost cosmonaut conspiracy theory vibes. Need a distraction? We got you. 

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We're worried about the Willie's of the world. This week, Alex tells Christie the heartbreaking murder that rocked a small town community in Louisiana. The case of Faith Hathaway was only a part of a chaotic bender, where two men changed the lives of everyone they seemingly came across. Tune in to hear more details about this tragic story - such as who was all involved, what the aftermath was, and what Hollywood has to do with all of this. Trigger warning due to some intense discussions. Apologies to our Louisiana listeners for any mispronouncing of places! Need a distraction? We got you. 

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Bring your olive oil and some bread, because this week we have a crossover episode! Unfortunately, Christie wasn't able to join - however Alex welcomes Christina from the CMP podcast on to discuss the Graber Olive House! This family-ran business has been around for many generations, and reportedly may have a couple spirits hanging around. Tune in to hear the spooky tales from this California location, and how Alex & Christina started a new olive podcast, despite not liking olives. Need a distraction? We got you.

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Time to get into horse mode! Alex tells Christie about the Pooka (also spelt Púca), and how this shape shifting, phantom fairy, folklore creature has got us wondering what it's really up to. Tune in to hear where you can find the Pooka in pop culture, why we consider it a chaotic neutral character, related festivals, and why Christie does this weeks introduction. Need a distraction? We got you.  

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Don't let the title fool you - Casper isn't doing home visits. To celebrate 50 episodes, we're talking about the weird conspiracy theories around the phantom social worker phenomena that seemed to pop up all over in the 1990's. Trigger warning for this episode, as unfortunately there are some sinister theories that involve harm towards children. Need a distraction? We got you.

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Tragedy can hit anywhere - even close to home for your pals at Weird Distractions. This week, Christie tells the story of teenage Christine Harron, whose life was taken far too soon back in May of 1993. This isn't a cut and dry true crime case, and may just leave you frustrated. Tune in to hear the injustices that transpired in the small town of Hanover, Ontario. Need a distraction? We got you.

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Need to borrow some dentures? How about some roses with a hidden message? This week, the girls go to their favourite city, New Orleans (LA), to chat about one of it's many haunted locations. From a potential hellhound to a love story from beyond the grave - there's something spooky going on at Saint Roch Cemetery #1 & #2. Tune in to hear more about this reportedly haunted location, and why the dead may still be trying to connect with the living. Need a distraction? We got you!

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This week, Alex & Christie go, 'down under' to investigate the Gilmerton Cove located nearby Edinburgh, Scotland. Was it made to be a party den? Is the holy grail there? Did smugglers once hide out there? So many questions and more are packed in this episode - so don't forget your charcuterie board and punch, because we're going on an adventure! Need a distraction? We got you. 

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