Spine-Chilling Chats

In this BONUS episode of Spine-Chilling Chats, hosts Ang and Manda, along with guest Dave Bradley, delve into the eerie world of ghost stories and paranormal experiences. Dave shares his lifelong encounters with spirits, including the infamous 'Hat Man' and the emotional connection to his deceased brother. The conversation shifts to Manda & Ang's recent ghost investigation at the Beeson Mansion, where they discuss t...

In this frosty episode of Spine-Chilling Chats, Ang takes us on a chilling journey through the icy wilderness of Alaska to uncover some of its most mysterious cryptids. From the serpentine shadows of the Iliamna Lake Monster to the elusive sea serpent Cadborosaurus, we plunge deep into local legend and chilling encounters. Ang also explores the shapeshifting menace of the Kushtaka, the eerie, child-snatching Qalupalik, the serpent-...

In this chilling episode of Spine-Chilling Chats, Manda takes us deep into the icy unknown of Alaska’s eerie underbelly. From the Alaska Triangle—a mysterious region where over 20,000 people have disappeared without a trace—to the ghost-filled halls of Anchorage’s haunted hotels, including the historic Anchorage Hotel and the elegant yet unsettling Captain Cook Hotel, this journey is not for the faint of heart. But the horror doesn...

In this episode, we center around the stories of two indigenous women from Alaska—not just how they died, but who they were. When Kathleen's final moments were discovered on a stolen cell phone and handed over to police, it sparked an investigation that would uncover a horrifying pattern—and ultimately, justice. Through disturbing video evidence, the world met Brian Steven Smith—the man who recorded his crimes. But this episode...

Get ready for a ghost-filled journey through the Deep South as Manda finishes up our month of exploring Alabama’s most notorious killers, unexplained phenomena and supernatural happenings with the most haunted locations in today’s episode! From the eerie halls of Sweetwater Mansion to the tragic spirits of The Drish House, this episode is packed with ghost stories, mysterious sightings, and chilling history. We’re also diving into ...

Alabama might not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of UFO hotspots—but trust us, something strange is in the skies. In this episode of Spine-Chilling Chats, we explore reports of unexplained lights, mysterious flying objects, and eerie encounters deep in the heart of the South. From a laid-back uncle with a love for shrooms to a whole family who backed up his out-of-this-world story, we dig into the weird, the w...

Guess who's back with a case and a cackle? That’s right—Manda’s returned from her mini researching hiatus and she’s bringing the creepy AND the kooky with the story of Nannie Doss, a.k.a. The Giggling Granny. Don’t let the nickname—or her love of romance magazines—fool you. Nannie had a deadly streak and a laugh that could curdle your coffee. This week, we dig into the bizarre life of a seemingly sweet southern grandma who left...

In the chilling conclusion of our two-part deep dive into the harrowing tale of The Donner Party, we follow the final survivors as they’re rescued from the snowbound Sierra Nevada. After months of unimaginable suffering, starvation, and loss, those who endured must now face life beyond the tragedy. But the nightmare didn’t end with their rescue—guilt, trauma, and public scrutiny haunted them long after. And according to some, so di...

We’re celebrating one year of Spine-Chilling Chats with our biggest episode yet! Join us as we step inside the infamous Beeson Haunted Mansion for an exclusive tour that left us with goosebumps. After exploring the dark history and chilling legends surrounding the property, we sit down with the owners, Ken and Kathryn Greer, to hear what it’s really like to live among the spirits. From unexplained footsteps in the night to ghostly ...

In this chilling first installment, we follow the Donner Party from their hopeful beginnings to the deadly mistakes that led them into the Sierra Nevada mountains—trapped by snow, starvation, and isolation. As tensions rise and food supplies dwindle, the group splits: one desperate snowshoe party sets out to find help, while those left behind at Truckee Lake face a brutal winter with no end in sight. Join us again for the conclusio...

Can you believe it’s almost been a whole year of our spooky nonsense, creepy convos, and way too many curse words? Neither can we! In honor of our impending 1-year anniversary, we’re digging up the spooky time capsule, dusting off the cobwebs and pressing play on the episode that started it all—our deep dive into the nightmare fuel that is Albert Fish. Join us as we re-experience our humble (and slightly awkward) beginnings, questi...

Behind the door of 10 Rillington Place, evil lived quietly. In this unnerving episode of Spine-Chilling Chats, Ang paints us a picture of the life and murders of John Christie — a soft-spoken man whose monstrous crimes haunted post-war London. With a chilling calm, Christie lured victims under the pretense of help… only to become their executioner. How did his sinister acts go unnoticed for nearly a decade? And what dark secrets we...

In the conclusion of our deep dive into The Scorecard Killer, Ang picks up where we left off—finishing the gruesome details of Randy Kraft’s known murders before diving into his shocking capture. When police pulled him over for what seemed like a routine traffic stop, they had no idea they were about to uncover a nightmare in progress. We walk through the chilling evidence found in Kraft’s car, the painstaking investigation that fo...

Join us in this chilling first part of a two-part episode, Ang takes the lead in unraveling the disturbing crimes of Randy Kraft, also known as The Scorecard Killer. With a methodical and horrifying approach, Kraft preyed on young men across multiple states, leaving behind cryptic clues in a coded list that investigators would later call his “scorecard.” Ang walks us through Kraft’s early life, his shocking double life as a seeming...

Join us for this chilling episode of Spine-Chilling Chats Podcast, where we dive into the disturbing story of Shoko Asahara and the doomsday cult, Aum Shinrikyo. Ang takes us from its humble beginnings as a yoga and meditation group to its transformation into a dangerous apocalyptic movement, Aum Shinrikyo orchestrated one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in Japan’s history. Join us as we unravel the twisted beliefs, mind control...

Join us for this chilling episode of Spine-Chilling Chats Podcast, as Manda takes the reins to uncover the disturbing lives and crimes of two notorious serial killers: Ottis Elwood Toole and Jane "Jolly Jane" Toppan. Toole, a drifter with a dark past, left a trail of violence across the country, his crimes entwined with those of his equally infamous accomplice. Meanwhile, Jane Toppan, a seemingly cheerful nurse, harbored ...

Join us for this chilling episode of Spine-Chilling Chats Podcast as Ang takes us back to the Nazi-era to unravel the disturbing history behind Asperger Syndrome. Once a widely recognized diagnosis on the autism spectrum, its origins are far darker than most realize. We’ll dive into the controversial legacy of Hans Asperger, his involvement in Nazi-era eugenics programs, and the ethical questions that still haunt the medical commun...

Join us for this chilling episode of Spine-Chilling Chats Podcast as we dive into the terrifying story of Robert Hansen, the man who became known as the Butcher Baker. A seemingly ordinary baker in Anchorage, Alaska, Hansen hid a monstrous secret—he was a serial predator who hunted his victims in the Alaskan wilderness. In this episode Manda will help us uncover the disturbing details of his crimes, his twisted modus operandi, and ...