Mavens of Misdeeds

It's finally here!  The final part of the Sarah Ware historical true crime series.  Let us know what you think happened to Sarah-in this episode we discuss theories and find out if anyone is convicted.
Yasmine is determined that Jen WILL learn Greek mythology!  She brings the fascinating new research into an age old question:  Did Atlantis ever exist?

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In this episode we are back with Part 2 of the historical true crime story about Sarah Ware.  A coroner's inquest has been held and a suspect arrested, but will justice be done?  Many theories are starting to emerge and secrets are being revealed! Source material for this episode-Emeric Spooner's book "Sarah Ware Revisited".
Yasmine takes us to Dudleytown, Connecticut to a village that has become a ghost tow...

Do you believe everything that happens on this big marble is by chance or do you believe your life path is predetermined?  In Greek mythology the Moirai or the fates determine your best life.  Yasmine breaks it down for us in the first half of the episode.  Then we dive into a historical true crime from 1898 in Bucksport, Maine that remains unsolved despite trials and multiple shady suspects.  This one is a doozy with a severed hea...

This one is a doozy!  First we discuss a legend from Vermont where apparently cryogenics was invented in 1887 per the tale:  The Frozen People of Vermont.  Next Yasmine takes us to the Disneyland of Ghosts--The Stanley Hotel in Colorado made even more famous by Stephen King's The Shining.

Spooky season is upon us-Reach out and let us know your personal encounters with the paranormal, or a local legend in your town!

Fresh from vacation Jen takes us through a couple of incredible Maine legends.  First, a visit to the historical society in Bucksport, ME prompted a visit to the cemetery to visit the well known grave of Col Jonathan Bucksport that was defaced following a curse from a witch he had condemned to death.  Also in the Bucksport region is the mystery of the Red Paint People of Maine who seemingly disappeared 3800 years ago, leaving myste...

Elizabeth Ridgeway was known by those closest to her to have some serious character flaws, but many realized far too late the lengths she would go to to rid herself of those that irritated her in some way.  Jen kicks us off with 17th century apothecaries that provided many "cures" for common ailments via arsenic and other poisonous concoctions, but also provided people like Elizabeth a means to dispatch with those that di...

Yasmine starts us off with the Dark Watchers that closely monitor the California mountains, known to be present since the Chumash people.  Reportedly featureless and make their presence known to hikers and travelers.  Are they just watching over their land?  Or is there a more sinister reason behind their presence, like aliens studying our planet and gathering information?
Jen brings a tale from a recent trip to coastal NC call...

In the 19th Century Spiritualism was all the rage with Mediums setting up shop or hitting the road all across America and Europe.  While some were likely genuine others were simply taking advantage of the grieving, though the lengths and tactics used to deceive were impressive.  The movement also had famous historical figures like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle backing research and conducting in serious studies of the most famous psychics....

Hello Mavens!  Yasmine and I are back with another episode of spookiness and maybe a brief history lesson or two.  You have watched "Hamilton" at least once, but do you know the incredible mystery surrounding Theodosia Burr's disappearance/death?  Was it simply the weather or could pirates be to blame?  Yasmine completes our otherworldly discussion with spine tingling tales about The Ladies of White that appear throu...

In this episode meet my new co-host Yasmine!  Together we discuss superstitions, where they come from and why we obey them while denying their existence...knock on wood anyone?  You can't miss this episode especially if you change your sheets on Friday, or perhaps you are the reason your baseball team hasn't made the playoffs in years.  Or maybe you didn't know you needed the sweat from a corpse to cure what ails you...

Scared of spiders?  Snakes? Dancing?  Don't worry you are not alone!  In this episode and sadly Megan's last regular episode we discuss a particular one, taphophobia better known as the fear of being buried alive.  We have documented incidents dating from 14th century all the way up to 2014 in the good old USA.  Suffice it to say that Edgar Allen Poe was drawing from newspaper accounts from the day...eek!

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In this episode Megan introduces us to a feisty little poltergeist that seems to encompass many folklore entities.  Part naughty part nice stinky shapeshifting little bugger that just might latch onto your family if you're not careful!  If you find yourself unable to churn butter or perform other household chores you may have unwittingly adopted this charming little fellow.  However, there is an upside-you never have to claim ...

In this episode we present America's first true vampire!  He even admits it, kind of.  Long thought to be just another New York City urban legend, a long-lost newspaper article was discovered with the Headline:  "A Human Bloodsucker".   Ludwig had a unique appearance, a tendency to wander around at night, and a big mouth.  But was Ludwig just  misunderstood?  Put on your Van Helsing cap and decide for yourself, just ...

We had so many possible titles for this episode:  "The Great Spitoon Robbery", "MANnequin" and last but not least "It's Never a Mannequin", but there was a clear winner.  In this episode we present the King Tut of the Tumbleweeds!  This is a bonkers story about a normal guy, Elmer McCurdy, and his evil plan to pull off one of the biggest train robberies in history.  Alas, it was not meant to be $4...

The Mavens combine two of their favorite things in this episode, witchcraft and medieval Europe!  Kilkenny castle in Ireland which still stands today has a long and fascinating history, including the country's first witch trials.  Was Alice Kyteler the victim of jealous neighbors and a religious zealot, a serial killer, or a witch concocting potions and spells to increase her wealth?

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Beware if you are thinking of taking a dip in the Arctic for many reasons, but especially if you are alone as you may find yourself face to face with Qalupalik!  Described as a female mermaid-like sea monster, siren and in general evil force.  The Inuit live in a harsh, unforgiving part of the world, and they have the creature to match in order to keep their children away from the water unsupervised. 

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Ring Around the Rosie:  Harmless children's nursery rhyme or dark depiction of life during the Black Death?  We will let you decide as we deconstruct this popular rhyme that has captivated generations with it's dang catchy rhythm and supposed connection to a very dark time in history!

We love to hear from our listeners!  Tell us what myths/lore/legends/paranormal/folktales/fables/fairy tales you would like to he...