Strange Colorado

Strange Colorado

Unsettling and lesser known tales from the darker side of the Centennial State.

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Ouija: Denver Origins

October 26, 2023 • 34 mins
Everyone has at least heard of Ouija boards at one point. Mysterious, fun, eerie, dangerous, fake... most people have a strong feeling one way or the other regarding this game you can find at your local Target. But what is it about this simple game that has us spooked? How did it get its name? How is it tied to Colorado's history? In this episode, we answer all of these questions WITHOUT having to contact "the other side."
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Most Haunted: Central City Cemetery

October 11, 2023 • 32 mins
Once dubbed "The Richest Square Mile on Earth," the small 19th-century mining town of Central City still boasts being the richest square mile. The riches have changed, however, from gold to ghosts.
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A Town Haunted by History: Trinidad, Colorado

September 28, 2023 • 56 mins
What is now essentially a stop to grab gas or a snack on your way into or out of the state along I-25, Trinidad Colorado is a dichotomy of wild west architecture, rural lifestyles, an edgy art scene, and an epicenter of counterculture in our state. What stories lay buried beneath it's streets and watch over the land from Simpson's rest? In this episode, we find out.
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The Bone Wars

September 15, 2023 • 31 mins
You've heard about the gold rush, but did you know that another type of rush brought fame and fortune to those men tough and smart enough to discover a different type of precious material in the dirt of our state? While silver and gold are great, the object of this frenzy was something even more unique... dinosaur bones. In this episode we learn how and why the Morrison formation was discovered and the reality TV-level drama that s...
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The Story of Elitch Gardens & Theatre

August 31, 2023 • 35 mins
What do you think of when you hear the word “Elitch?” Elitch Gardens is part of the fabric of Colorado. It's a summer rite of passage. Standing too long in the line for a ride, the bland food, the nodding lifeguards in the waterpark, if you know--you know. But the story behind the REAL gardens and the woman who spent her life fighting to keep the gates open is an inspirational tale many of those who have lived here their whole live...
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The Sand Creek Massacre

April 6, 2023 • 75 mins
The darkest day in Colorado was also this state's dirtiest secret for many, many years. The atrocities and violence that were perpetrated against innocent men, women, and children were covered up to save face for many of our state's historic leaders. In this episode, we are going to take a long look at the dark side of humanity and uncover the truth behind the Massacre at Sand Creek.
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Deconstructing Conspiracies of the Denver International Airport with Jamie Hodges

February 17, 2023 • 38 mins
Theories abound when it comes to one of the largest airports in the nation, located right here in Denver. Secret Societies, aliens, the apocalypse, and giant toilets. What, is any of these conspiracies, is true? In this episode, we interview Jamie Hodges who has been working in the tunnels at DIA for years to find out what really lies beneath.
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Just Passing Through: Infamous Killers in Colorado

February 3, 2023 • 55 mins
Colorado is a destination for many travelers and transplants each year thanks to its abundance of natural beauty, but how many of them are hiding dark and dangerous secrets? This week, we cover some of the most infamous killers in American history that paid Colorado a visit.
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The Ghosts of Cripple Creek

January 19, 2023 • 47 mins
The discovery of gold leads to bar room brawls, madams, murder, and LOTS of ghosts. Cripple Creek has everything you could want from a Wild West era mining boom town, and thanks to its perfectly preserved state, many of the town's original residents from it's glory days still haunt the halls of her historic structures.
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The Unsinkable Molly Brown

January 6, 2023 • 37 mins
The legend and legacy of Margaret Tobin Brown is larger than life, just like she was. When it comes to Molly, her survival of the sinking of the TMS Titanic is just the tip of the iceberg. And rumor has it, she and a few of her friends still frequent her Capitol Hill Home.
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The 1921 Pueblo Flood

December 8, 2022 • 50 mins
Pueblo Colorado has been the site of many defining moments in Colorado's history. On track to be the most prosperous and largest city in Colorado, the flood of 1921 washed away more than just most of the downtown area and its inhabitants. Today we will wade through the history of this tragedy and the souls left behind in its wake.
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Deadly Animal Encounters: Moose

November 18, 2022 • 28 mins
Moose may not be something you see every day in Colorado, but their numbers are on the rise. Each year, reports of moose attacks increase in our state. So why are they dangerous, and how do you stay safe in moose country?
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Haunted Fort Collins: The Murder of Eva Howe

October 19, 2022 • 34 mins
Old Town Fort Collins is a picturesque glimpse into the booming economy of the early years of our state. But for one family in 1888, life in the growing city was less than perfect. This is the story of Fort Collins in 1888 and the grusome murder of Eva Howe.
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Flight 629:The Deadliest Mass Murder in Modern Colorado History

October 7, 2022 • 54 mins
The bombing of United flight 629 was the largest-scale mass murder in our state that you probably haven't heard of. It was also the first attack on a commercial airliner in the U.S. In this episode, we cover the what, where, when, why, and who behind this unthinkable tragedy.
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America's Most Haunted: Riverdale Road

April 27, 2022 • 31 mins
In an unassuming part of Brighton Colorado, there is a stretch of road that holds more dangers than just potholes and blind curves. What is the real story behind the legends that haunt Riverdale Road?
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Dearfield Colorado:A Ghost Town Story

April 14, 2022 • 24 mins
Like so many frontier towns that are now nothing but shells of their former glory days, Dearfield Colorado stands as a reminder of dreams denied. But this ghost town is unique because of who lived there and what it represents to our history as a state today.
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The Oregon Trail in Colorado

April 9, 2022 • 36 mins
If the Wild West had a main street, it would be the Oregon Trail. The trail through Colorado is steeped in a harrowing history of hope, struggle, battle, bloodshed, and loss. In this episode, we will revisit its well-worn ruts and relive some of the history of this trail and those who traveled it.
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The Black Forest Haunting

March 14, 2022 • 24 mins
The Black Forest in Colorado is a great place to live. Its stately Ponderosa Pines have long been a staple of the area and a signature feature of the land for those who have lived in the area for nearly a millennia. But one home in this picturesque location has been the source of one of the most well-documented hauntings in the state, and possibly the entire United States.
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Deadly Animal Encounters: Black Bears

March 9, 2022 • 34 mins
We continue our deadly animal encounter series with a favorite of many Coloradans, the black bear. These creatures are beautiful to watch from a distance and are known to be docile and shy, but sometimes, black bear and human encounters go bad. Very bad. Hear some of those stories and how to avoid becoming one of those stories in this beary interesting episode.
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Short Stories: Two Story Outhouses

March 3, 2022 • 5 mins
A quick tale of the ingenuity and problem-solving skills of early high-country dwelling Coloradans and how they made doo in deep snow.
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