Lunatic Soup

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...

In today's episode, we are joined by Nikki Hylton as we shed the human disguise and dive deep into the conspiracy theory of the Reptilian Elite—cold-blooded shapeshifters allegedly pulling the strings of global power. We trace the origins of the theory to David Icke, who claims that...

This week we are going to be discussing the terrifying case of the Smurl Family Hauntings- one of the most controversial and disturbing paranormals stories of the 1980s.  What began as strange noises and foul smells quickly escalated into violent attacks, levitations, and worse.  With paranormal investigators drawing national attention and fierce skepticism...

This week we are going to be discussing the terrifying case of the Smurl Family Hauntings- one of the most controversial and disturbing paranormals stories of the 1980s.  What began as strange noises and foul smells quickly escalated into violent attacks, levitations, and worse.  With paranormal investigators drawing national attention and fierce skepticism...

CRYPTID CAMPFIRE!  Today we are going to discuss America’s only Official State Demon: The Jersey Devil.  Deep in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey lives the infamous creature legend has grown to call the Jersey Devil.  With bat-like wings, glowing red eyes, and a blood curdling scream, this hooved horror has haunted local lore for over 200 years!  Join us as w...

This week we set sail for Poveglia—an abandoned island off the coast of Venice, often called the most haunted island in the world. Shrouded in death, plague, and madness, Poveglia has served as everything from a quarantine station for the Black Death to an asylum with disturbing rumors of cruel experiments. With over 160,000 bodies said to be buried in its ...

Today we are going to talk about one of the most well known haunted objects of all time, the case of Annabelle the Doll.  The infamous haunted doll that terrified skeptics and believers alike.  Locked away in a glass case in the Warrens’ occult museum, Annabelle’s story is far more sinister than Hollywood's porcelain portrayal!

Today we’re digging into our cauldron of chaos and re-airing one of our all-time favorite episodes—because apparently history is just bonkers enough to deserve a second listen. Familiars, black cats, pointy hats, and penises in boxes (yes, really), all swirl together in the magical fever dream that is the legacy of the witch. The old world was absolutely unwell—accusing people of signing...

Cryptid Campfire!!! Today we journey into the misty depths of Loch Ness, home to the world’s most famous lake monster—Nessie. From ancient legends to modern sonar searches and DNA studies, we’ll unravel the centuries-old mystery of what might be...

It's Wild, Weird, and Unknown time! Today we’re unpacking suitcases and ghost stories as we read spine-tingling personal accounts from travelers who unknowingly spent the night in haunted Airbnbs. From eerie whispers in empty rooms to phantom footsteps and guests who were never really alone, spooky experiences  will make you think twice before booking your next stay. Whether...

On this episode we dive into the terrifying true story of Latoya Ammons and the infamous Demon House of Gary, Indiana. What began as a seemingly ordinary family home quickly turned into a supernatural nightmare, with claims of demonic possession, levitation, and child endangerment that drew the attention of Child Protective Services, police, and even clergy. We'll unravel the events that...

Today we diving deep into one of the most infamous alien abduction cases in history—the chilling and perplexing encounter of Betty and Barney Hill. In 1961, the couple claimed to have been taken aboard a spacecraft in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, subjected to bizarre medical examinations by otherworldly beings. Their story, revealed under hypnosis,...