Good Nightmare

Good Nightmare

A podcast about all things strange and unusual. Historical true crimes, paranormal and dark fairy tale origins. Hosted by Sarah.

Episodes

June 5, 2023 18 mins

The Juniper Tree by The Brothers Grimm

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The case that originated the M'Naghten rule for limiting insanity defenses in criminal cases.

 

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April 20, 2022 13 mins

The Robber Bride-Groom, as told by the Brothers Grimm. With book recommendation "The Robber Bride" by Margaret Atwood.

 

New intro music and a bit of an update!

 

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January 23, 2022 9 mins

What's in a name? This episode, I share with you who I was named after and their strange and beautiful life.

 

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Tidings of Yore

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September 28, 2021 11 mins

The Mothman is one of histories more recent and beloved cryptids. This episode looks at its origins and possible explanations.

 

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Point Pleasant Register

 

Further Reading

Mothman Prophecies by John A. Keel

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July 28, 2021 9 mins

Did a turbulent childhood create this black widow? And could she really be born again in prison?

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Murderpedia

Crime Museum

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July 12, 2021 15 mins

An unusual Grimm fairytale that didn't make it to Disney.

 

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World of Tales

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May 24, 2021 12 mins

A man with an insatiable appetite. 

 

 

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March 7, 2021 12 mins

Today's episode includes an update about the show's future upload schedule as well as an explanation of where I've been.

Sleep disorders are responsible for a multitude of complications in our lives - but did you know that some have gone so far as to commit horrendous crimes while entirely unconscious?

 

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September 7, 2020 4 mins

A quick, unedited, raw update from yours truly. Thank you for understanding and being patient. I am going through something I never expected and I am taking time to process and also spend my time where it's needed right now. I appreciate you all SO much for sticking with me, you have no idea.

 

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May 22, 2020 6 mins

Béla Kiss was identified as a serial killer but he was never captured. This episode explores the elusive killers unusual crimes.

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Evil Serial Killers, Charlotte Greig

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May 7, 2020 10 mins

Today's episode is a little more recent than what I usually cover. The Tylenol Murders changed the way our medication is produced and handled, and the case itself set off a series of copy-cat murders. While the copy-cats were convicted, the original perpetrator remains unknown.

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April 22, 2020 11 mins

Pinocchio has always been somewhat of a horror story for me. Find out why, and hear the original structure of the story in today's episode.

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Today I Found Out

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March 25, 2020 9 mins

Tituba was the first to confess to be accused and confess to the use of witchcraft, but was she responsible for the hysteria and the later confessions? 

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February 15, 2020 9 mins

The Shining was born at the Stanley Hotel. This episode explores the hotel's history, the inspiration for the novel and subsequent film and TV series, and the effect on the hotel's reputation.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Stanley_Hotel

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January 24, 2020 12 mins

Ever wondered what inspired the cult classic series Twin Peaks? You're about to find out.

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Independent UK

Find A Grave

hazeldrew.com

 

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December 10, 2019 10 mins

Two vicious murders, and one of the youngest suspects covered on the podcast.

Trigger warning: animal death & cruelty, warning is included before segment

Promo Fresh Hell

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November 12, 2019 10 mins

Edward Mordake was born with an anomaly that ultimately led to his untimely end. He was born with the devil's face on his skull.

Hear the truth about his tale in this episode.

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All That's Interesting

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October 29, 2019 14 mins

Today's episode is a special treat, brought to you by the mind of Augie Peterson.

I hope you'll enjoy this story just as much as I did.

Check out more of Augie's work, here:

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October 16, 2019 22 mins

The story of Snow White as told by the Brothers Grimm.

 

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