Lunatic Soup

Merry Christmas! Today, we slip into the icy shadows of Alpine legend to uncover the true story of the winter goddess, Frau Perchta. Long before she was painted as a terrifying, belly-slitting crone, Perchta was a revered figure of winter’s balance—a guardian of hard work, rest, and the turning of the year. We trace her roots back to Frau Holle and the ancient pagan traditions that honor...

On this Wild, Weird & Unknown edition of Lunatic Soup, we’re diving into the unsettling world of haunted objects—those wide-eyed porcelain faces and vintage toys that carry something far darker than childhood nostalgia. From Reddit confessionals to corners of the internet where people swear their dolls move, figures appear in mirrors, or random objects come to life, we’ll be reading ...

In this Spooky States episode of Lunatic Soup, we head into the haunted heart of Colorado, where the Rocky Mountains loom over ghost towns, cursed mines, and restless spirits. From the eerie elegance of the Stanley Hotel that inspired The Shining, to phantom miners wandering around old hotels, to city parts that were once cemeteries. Colorado holds some of the most chilling tales in the ...

This week on Lunatic Soup, Meg and Reyna chase down the Brown Lady of Raynham Hall like two sleep-deprived raccoons sniffing out haunted garbage. These two lunatics dive into the story of a chilling encounter with the Brown Lady of Raynham Hall, exploring the eerie details of the apparition and the historical context surrounding this famous ghost story. If you’ve ever wondered what happe...

This week on Lunatic Soup, we check into one of America’s most haunted hotels—the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Built in 1886 as a luxurious mountain getaway, the Crescent has lived many lives: from a resort to a women’s college to a hospital run by Norman Baker, a not...

Today we are going to dive into one of Britain's strangest and most unsettling hauntings- The Battersea Poltergeist.  Starting in 1956 a quiet South London Family home erupted with eerie bangs, flying objects spontaneous fires and disturbing messages scribbled on the walls.  All these happenings seemed to be centered around the family’s 15 year old daughter...

In this spine-tingling episode of Lunatic Soup, we confront the terrifying legend of El Cucuy—the shadowy figure whispered about to keep children in line but feared by adults just the same. Known as the boogeyman of Latin American folklore, El C...

Today we are diving into the legend of La Llorona, the Weeping Woman whose cries have echoed through generations across Latin America.  From her tragic origins as a grieving and abused mother, to a woman cursed to wanter the earth in search of her lost children.  We will talk about similar figures throughout history, and even eye witness accounts. Are you b...

This week on Lunatic Soup, we’re stirring up the chilling tale of Janet Horne, the so-called Last Witch of Scotland. In 1727, Janet was accused of witchcraft in the High...

Today we are going to dig into the dark, moss-covered history of Northern State Hospital, once one of Washington State’s largest and most self-sustaining psychiatric asylums. Built in 1912 and shuttered in the 1970s, its sprawling campus still holds decaying farm buildings, underground tunnels, and a forgotten cemetery ...

Today is a witchy one- we are going to unravel The Paradox of Witches—a tale of power, persecution, and the ever-shifting role of the witch through history. Using the Maiden, Mother, Crone archetypes as our guide, we explore how witches have been feared and revered, seen as both hea...

In Part Two of our reptilian deep dive, we are going to bring the conspiracy closer to home with the strange saga of JZ Knight and Ramtha the Enlightened One—a 35,000-year-old Lemurian warrior spirit allegedly channeled from beyond.. Broadcasting from the quiet town of Yelm, Washing...