Weird Distractions

By Weird Distractions

Weird Distractions was a weekly show where host Alex rotated discussing topics such as true crime cases, conspiracy theories, paranormal stories and more to provide what most would consider a 'weird' ... more

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July 09, 2020 Trailer
Need a distraction? We got you.
Welcome to Weird Distractions Podcast! Your hosts Christie & Alex will tell you weird stories of true crime, conspiracy theories, paranormal and more to help you get a bit distracted from everyday life.
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July 05, 2020 Robert Pickton
Hopefully you're not eating pork while listening to this episode, as Christie breaks down the disturbing story of Robert Pickton aka the 'Pig Farmer'. The girls chat injustices, annoyances and 'Pig-Pourri'. So buckle down, grab a drink and get ready. Need a distraction? We got you.
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1h 14min
June 28, 2020Rolling Hills Asylum
Do you have a favourite haunted location? This week, the girls talk about one of theirs - a paranormal hotspot located in East Bethany, New York - the Rolling Hills Asylum! Breaking down the history, reported occurrences and personal experiences from this location - this is jam pack with all kinds of spooks to get you distracted!
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Resources
Rolling Hills Asylum website - https://www.rollinghillsasylum.com/
“The Shadowy Spirits of Rolling Hills Asylum” youtube video by: Buzzfeed Unsolved - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejFccNmL15g
The Grave Talks podcast: Rolling Hills Asylum - https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-grave-talks-haunted-parano-626221/episodes/rolling-hills-asylum-haunted-p-29174480
“The Worlds Most Haunted Hospitals” book by Richard Estep - https://www.amazon.ca/Worlds-Most-Haunted-Hospitals-Institutions/dp/1632650266
“Spirits reach out as Rolling Hills Asylum” YouTube video from WKBW TV (Buffalo, NY) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_hP4qnesJg
“Rolling Hills Asylum” YouTube video from WIVBTV - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyF98y6VMB8
Weird New Jersey website article: The Haunting of Rolling Hills Asylum - https://weirdnj.com/stories/rolling-hills-asylum/
Ghost Adventures Season 04 Episode 02 Rolling Hills Sanitarium - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1742225/

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June 21, 2020Disney Conspiracy Theories
Would you rather find a full chronologically frozen body or head? Do the clouds in the Lion King really spell out SFX? The girls take some weird turns from online conspiracy theories about Walt Disney and his works. Hopefully no ones childhood movie favourites were harmed after listening to this episode!
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Resources:
Wikipedia - Walt Disney - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walt_Disney
IMDB.COM - https://www.imdb.com/find?q=disney+movies&ref_=nv_sr_sm
Goalcast website
Insider article - "9 conspiracy theories about Walt Disney that have been proven false" - by Gabbi Shaw - December 4th, 2017
MusicMagpie Blog/website - https://www.musicmagpie.co.uk/blog/2018/03/29/10-shocking-conspiracy-theories-about-disney-movies/
PBS Article by Dr. Howard Markel: December 17th, 2018
Youtube: Shane Dawson’s video: Scary Disney Myths! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GooVUDM0XyI
Huffpost article - “Finally, the truth about Disney’s hidden sexual messages revealed” - by Bill Bradley - January 14th, 2015 - https://www.huffpost.com/entry/disney-sexual-messages_n_6452666
LAist article - "10 Disneyland Urban Legends, Some of Them True" - by Juliet Bennett Rylah - August 21st, 2015 - https://laist.com/news/entertainment/disney-conspiracy

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June 14, 2020The Crimes of William H. Harvey
10 episodes in and Alex finally admits she just can't read. All jokes aside, this episode the girls tackle a true crime story out of Guelph, Ontario (Canada) that was recommended by listener, Jessica W! William Harvey faced financial and emotional hardship, but who knew that would lead him to embezzle from his employer's client and do other despicable things? Tune in to find out more about this weird tale. Need a distraction? We got you.
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Resources:
Wellington Advisor article: Harvey trial involved embezzlement, murder, execution - https://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/harvey-trial-involved-embezzlement-murder-execution/
Guelph Mercury article: Murders in 1889 almost ‘unmanned’ Guelph Police chief - https://www.guelphmercury.com/news-story/5957939-murders-in-1889-almost-unmanned-guelph-police-chief/
https://www.newspapers.com/

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June 03, 2020 #PodcastBlackout
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May 31, 2020Haunted Toronto - Mackenzie House and Gribaltar Point Lighthouse
What's better than one spooky location? Two! This week the girls are going to Toronto to chat about the Mackenzie House and Gribaltar Point Lighthouse, located on Toronto Island. From toilets flushing themselves, ghostly face slaps to a ghostly voice that doesn't want you to leave - these two stories will provide spooks you want! Need a distraction? We got you.
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Resources:
Wikipedia - Mackenzie House - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mackenzie_House
Wikipedia - Gribaltar Point Lighthouse - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gibraltar_Point_Lighthouse
Article: “Mackenzie House: Could this be Toronto’s most haunted home?” By Melanie Zettler for Global News, posted: October 30, 2018
Toronto-ist Article: The Spooky Story Behind the Gibraltar Point Lighthouse By: Erin Sylvester - https://torontoist.com/2017/08/spooky-story-behind-gibraltar-point-lighthouse/
Paranormal Seekers website - http://www.theparanormalseekers.ca/

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37min
May 24, 2020The Badge Man & The Three Tramps
The girls explore the rabbit holes of possibilities surrounding the two other mysterious identities from the 1963 J.F.K assassination. Who was the Badge Man and the Three Tramps? Did they have something to do with the assassination? Was Woody Harrelson's dad involved somehow? Is vodka the culprit for the girls misreading of words in this episode? You have to listen to find out! Need a distraction? We got you.
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Resources:
Wikipedia - The Badge Man - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Badge_Man
Wikipedia - The Three Tramps - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_tramps
JFK-online.com

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May 17, 2020Katherine Knight
They've gone from Canada, to the United States, to England and now.. down under! The girls are back to chatting true crime in this tale of Australia's Katherine Knight - who had a very different taste for home decor and well, let's just say had a different cooking style that may be hard to digest. This one is a DOOZY - you've been warned, weirdo's. Need a distraction? We got you.
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Resources:
Wikipedia - Katherine Knight - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katherine_Knight
Murderpedia - https://murderpedia.org/female.K/k/knight-katherine.htm
Documentary: Katherine Knight: Cannibal, Psychopath, Mother & Wife
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Podcast: Cult Liter – Episode 14 - Katherine Mary Knight - https://podtail.com/en/podcast/cult-liter-with-spencer-henry/episode-14-katherine-knight/

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May 10, 2020The Enfield Poltergeist
Ever wonder what the difference is between a ghost and a poltergeist? Well Christie & Alex just so happen to break it down this week as they discuss the Enfield Poltergeist - a story that would later be depicted through the movie, "The Conjuring 2". Tune in to hear about furniture moving mysteriously, people found sleeping in weird places, and remind you that a piece of lego to the face can easily be avoided by not using Ouija Boards. Need a distraction? We got you.
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Resources:
Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enfield_poltergeist
Scared to Death Podcast by Dan Cummins - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scared-to-death/id1477287015
History Vs. Hollywood website – The Conjuring 2 - https://www.historyvshollywood.com/reelfaces/conjuring-2-enfield-poltergeist/
BBC Documentary: The Enfield Poltergeist - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0641x05
Higgypop websites article: “After 40 Years The Enfield Poltergeist Is Still Britain's Best Ghost Story” dated AUGUST 03, 2017
“The difference between ghosts, poltergeists & demons that will clarify which supernatural entities you should be terrified of” Bustle article by Nina Kahn – Oct. 18th, 2018 - https://www.bustle.com/p/the-difference-between-ghosts-poltergeists-demons-that-will-clarify-which-supernatural-entities-you-should-be-terrified-of-12607216

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54min

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