Unpacking The Eerie
Unpacking the Eerie is a passion project that merges the intersections of our dark curiosities with our deeply held values. Each episode we’ll dig past the surface of morbid fascination, scavenging for unasked questions surrounding the stories that creep the hell out of us. We hope that when you listen, you’ll experience the feels, the enjoyment, the horror and interludes of comedic relief that we do. - 2 politicized social workers who met in the Pacific Northwest, USA and are now based in the PNW and in India. Visit our website at www.unpackingtheeerie.com | Follow us on instagram @unpac...
Mon, April 08, 2024
Revolutionary Spirit: Palestine Round Table Pt. 2
Send us a text Join us for a guest episode and round-table discussion between four Palestinians in the diaspora, Muhamed, Battuul, Firas, Vinny & Michlin. In part two of this two-part conversation, our guests shed light on the brutality of the Israeli occupation and the people's movements to resist it. This episode unpacks zionism, land sovereignty and also offers a window into the 2nd Intifada. We are honored to offer these folks a platform to share their voices & stories with us. (Recorded December 2023) Guests: Muhamed Abedelhak, Sociology Professor Battuul Abdal Firas Helall, writer/organizer, writing to Palestinians back home to a liberated Palestine Vinny Mansoor, law student, born in exile, raised in heritage and currently on his way back home Michlin Mikel, Social Worker Resources: Decolonize Palestine Electronic Intifada Palestine Resist Arabs of Canada, Instagram Save Sheikh Jarrah Now, @savesheikhjarrahnow on Instagram Decolonize the Classroom, @decolonize_the_classroom on Instagram ——————————— At the publishing of this episode, at least 33,175 people , including more than 13,000 children have been brutally murdered at the hands of the Israeli Occupation Forces in Gaza. At least 75,886 have been injured and more than 8,000 remain missing . In the West Bank, at least 459 people , including over 117 children , have been killed since October 7th and over 4,750 injured. . (Source: Aljazeera ) Learn more & take action here: Call to Action & Resource Checklist Outro last updated April 2023 FYI: we've recently unpublished older episodes as we are in process of re-editing for a smoother flow & audio experience. they will be available again as we finish. Support the show Thank you for listening to our passion project You can find us on social media here! We're a team of 2 people & have always been ad-free. If you are enjoying, please consider supporting our sustainability on Patreon or by making a one-time contribution via CashApp $unpacktheeerie. - you
Mon, April 01, 2024
Revolutionary Spirit: Palestine Round Table Pt. 1
Send us a text Join us for a guest episode and round-table discussion between four Palestinians in the diaspora, Muhamed, Battuul, Firas, Vinny & Michlin. In part one of this two-part conversation, we are given the gift of listening to our guests talk about Palestine, Palestinian resistance, indigeneity, historical memory, cross-movement solidarity and so much more. We are honored to offer these folks a platform to share their voices & stories with us. Stay tuned for Part II, coming soon! (Recorded December 2023) Guests: Muhamed Abedelhak, Sociology Professor Battuul Abdal Firas Helall, writer/organizer, writing to Palestinians back home to a liberated Palestine Vinny Mansoor, law student, born in exile, raised in heritage and currently on his way back home Michlin Mikel, Social Worker ——————————— At the publishing of this episode at least 32,782 people, including more than 13,000 children have been brutally murdered at the hands of the Israeli Occupation Forces in Gaza. More than 8,000 remain missing. In the West Bank, at least 455 people have been killed since October 7th and over 4,750 injured. (Source: Aljazeera ) Learn more & take action here: Call to Action & Resource Checklist Outro last updated April 2023 FYI: we've recently unpublished older episodes as we are in process of re-editing for a smoother flow & audio experience. they will be available again as we finish. Support the show Thank you for listening to our passion project You can find us on social media here! We're a team of 2 people & have always been ad-free. If you are enjoying, please consider supporting our sustainability on Patreon or by making a one-time contribution via CashApp $unpacktheeerie. - your grateful hosts
Bonus · Tue, October 31, 2023
Denounce Genocide - A Call to Action
Send us a text Ongoing Palestinian Genocide content warning: extreme violence, genocide At the publishing of this episode at least 8,306 Palestinians have been killed and over 21,000 injured in Gaza in the past 3 weeks. The current massacre and ongoing genocide of the Palestinian people has left us heartbroken and called to use our platform to uplift Palestinian voices as well as share resources and calls to action. Please listen to this short episode where we will share some of our thoughts & reflections, but mostly help support you in taking some tangible actions to stand up against genocide. Call to Action Checklist Outro last updated April 2023 FYI: we've recently unpublished older episodes as we are in process of re-editing for a smoother flow & audio experience. they will be available again as we finish. Support the show Thank you for listening to our passion project You can find us on social media here! We're a team of 2 people & have always been ad-free. If you are enjoying, please consider supporting our sustainability on Patreon or by making a one-time contribution via CashApp $unpacktheeerie. - your grateful hosts
Bonus · Sat, September 30, 2023
MINISODE: An Ancient Underwater Forest
Send us a text DARK HISTORY: Lake Washington cw: brief mentions of slavery Ever wondered what lies beneath the lakes you hang out at? Shaena does! And this week she takes us on an exploration under the depths of Lake Washington. Join us and learn about the ancient frozen forest that has existed deep under Lake Washington for decades. The eerie sunken dwellings of the largest lake in King County is sure to give you goosebumps. Outro last updated April 2023 FYI: we've recently unpublished older episodes as we are in process of re-editing for a smoother flow & audio experience. they will be available again as we finish. Support the show Thank you for listening to our passion project You can find us on social media here! We're a team of 2 people & have always been ad-free. If you are enjoying, please consider supporting our sustainability on Patreon or by making a one-time contribution via CashApp $unpacktheeerie. - your grateful hosts
Bonus · Sat, September 16, 2023
MINISODE: Vengeful Man-Eating Spirit a.k.a A Feminist Icon
Send us a text HAUNTING: The Pontianak Legend CW: sexual and domestic violence We’re back with another minisode and this time we’ve returned to Malaysia to explore an iconic urban legend and spiritual embodiment of feminine rage, The Pontianak. Join us as Akshi shares about her origin story and how the continuation of her lore offers significant commentary about patriarchal violence and survivor empowerment. She also takes time to discuss the utility of the horror genre as a medium to unpack the above and more. Sources Outro last updated April 2023 FYI: we've recently unpublished older episodes as we are in process of re-editing for a smoother flow & audio experience. they will be available again as we finish. Support the show Thank you for listening to our passion project You can find us on social media here! We're a team of 2 people & have always been ad-free. If you are enjoying, please consider supporting our sustainability on Patreon or by making a one-time contribution via CashApp $unpacktheeerie. - your grateful hosts
Fri, August 04, 2023
25. Melancholia, Menstrual Derangement & Bad Whiskey Pt. 2
Send us a text DARK HISTORY: The Weston State Hospital continued CW: ableism, racism (including eugenics), gender-based violence, psychiatric trauma, abuse Part 2 of Melancholia, Menstrual Derangement and Bad Whiskey continues deep dive into Weston State Hospital and the history of U.S.-based "mental asylums." In this episode, we uncover the different “treatments” that used at these institutions, including the famously horrific “Icepick” lobotomy. We’ll also explore the backstory of the DSM, deinstitutionalization and the decline of asylums in America. Tune in to learn how Weston State was transformed into the tourist attraction that it is today and learn about the psychiatric survivors & disability justice movements. References Outro last updated April 2023 FYI: we've recently unpublished older episodes as we are in process of re-editing for a smoother flow & audio experience. they will be available again as we finish. Support the show Thank you for listening to our passion project You can find us on social media here! We're a team of 2 people & have always been ad-free. If you are enjoying, please consider supporting our sustainability on Patreon or by making a one-time contribution via CashApp $unpacktheeerie. - your grateful hosts
Thu, July 27, 2023
24. Melancholia, Menstrual Derangement & Bad Whiskey Pt. 1
Send us a text DARK HISTORY/HAUNTINGS: Weston State Hospital/History of Asylums CW: ableism, racism, gender-based violence, psychiatric trauma, abuse In the late 1800s, America would become home to a new wave of “mental health” institutions we now know as asylums. The Weston State Hospital (aka The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum) was one of many of these “state of the art” facilities. This episode Is all about how aspirations for palatial, elite experiences for (white) mentally ill patients quickly descended into the picture that you probably have of these places - carceral sites of unspeakable cruelty and dehumanization for those who were multiply marginalized. There was so much information on this, we’ve decided to break it up into 2 parts. In part one, you’ll learn about why Weston State Hospital is considered one of the most haunted places in the country, the history of asylums as a whole and the social-political climate that led to the extreme rise of people incarcerated in these institutions. References Outro last updated April 2023 FYI: we've recently unpublished older episodes as we are in process of re-editing for a smoother flow & audio experience. they will be available again as we finish. Support the show Thank you for listening to our passion project You can find us on social media here! We're a team of 2 people & have always been ad-free. If you are enjoying, please consider supporting our sustainability on Patreon or by making a one-time contribution via CashApp $unpacktheeerie. - your grateful hosts
Mon, May 29, 2023
23. I'm Blue (Da Ba Dee Da Ba Di)
Send us a text DARK HISTORY: The Blue Fugates of Kentucky cw: incest, childhood sexual abuse, rape, abortion After a few months off, we’re back y’all! And this time Shaena takes us down to another small town to learn about a family of blue people. Yes, you read that right - Blue People. Join us as we wander down to Troublesome Creek, Kentucky and learn about the Fugates: aka The Blue Fugates, aka ‘The Blue People of Kentucky’. Why are they blue? Listen to find out. Spoiler alert: it has to do with a lot of inbreeding. This episode, Shaena explores the history of this family, asking the question “Why the Fuck Are They Blue?”, and takes us on a few wild and uncomfortable tangents about incest. Buckle Up! SOURCES Outro last updated April 2023 FYI: we've recently unpublished older episodes as we are in process of re-editing for a smoother flow & audio experience. they will be available again as we finish. Support the show Thank you for listening to our passion project You can find us on social media here! We're a team of 2 people & have always been ad-free. If you are enjoying, please consider supporting our sustainability on Patreon or by making a one-time contribution via CashApp $unpacktheeerie. - your grateful hosts
Mon, January 09, 2023
22. "Goodnight, Malaysian 370"
Send us a text UNSOLVED/CONSPIRACY: Disappearance of Malaysian Airlines Flight 370 On March 8th, 2014, 227 passengers and 12 crew members boarded Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 for a 5 hour commute to Beijing, China. The aircraft departed Kuala Lumpur International Airport at 00:42 MYT and by 01:19 MYT completely disappeared off the radar -- never to be seen or heard from again. Since then the Flight 370 disappearance has been the subject of countless newspaper articles, online discussion boards, a documentary and numerous conspiracy theories. In this 'sode, we learn about the timeline and theories as well as the people involved with and impacted by this mysterious tragedy. We also talk about the psychology behind ambiguous loss and the role of toxic masculinity in what we think is the most likely explanation behind the missing Flight 370 CW: suicide, mass death Sources Outro last updated April 2023 FYI: we've recently unpublished older episodes as we are in process of re-editing for a smoother flow & audio experience. they will be available again as we finish. Support the show Thank you for listening to our passion project You can find us on social media here! We're a team of 2 people & have always been ad-free. If you are enjoying, please consider supporting our sustainability on Patreon or by making a one-time contribution via CashApp $unpacktheeerie. - your grateful hosts
Mon, December 05, 2022
21.Psychedelic Nightmare Pt. 5: Tokyo's Christ
Send us a text CULT: Aum Shinrikyo/Shoko Asahara cw: abuse, terrorism, sexual violence, death Our fifth and final segment of our Psychedelic Nightmare series examines the story of a lesser-known Japanese cult that was responsible for the Tokyo subway sarin gas attack in March 1995 that killed 14 and injured over 5,000 innocent civilians. Aum Shinrikyo was a cult led by - you guessed it - a malignant narcissist, Shoko Asahara. This episode, we explore Shoko's childhood, the development of his cult while also delving deep into its doomsday philosophies that combined a hodge-podge of religious philosophies with Nostradamus-esque beliefs. This story is a wild one with lots of twists and turns tied to religion, Japanese culture, chemical weapons development and more. We touch upon concepts of Shiva, Shakti, & karma in Hinduism, malignant narcissism in cult leaders, and highlight survivor stories and PTSD from the subway attack. You'll see how this story links back to all four others, creating an unlikely and disturbing tie that spans four decades, three cults and three countries while involving multiple government agencies and of course Albert Hoffman's Problem Child -- LSD. References Outro last updated April 2023 FYI: we've recently unpublished older episodes as we are in process of re-editing for a smoother flow & audio experience. they will be available again as we finish. Support the show Thank you for listening to our passion project You can find us on social media here! We're a team of 2 people & have always been ad-free. If you are enjoying, please consider supporting our sustainability on Patreon or by making a one-time contribution via CashApp $unpacktheeerie. - your grateful hosts
Wed, October 05, 2022
20. Psychedelic Nightmare Pt. 4: Lovebomber Supreme
Send us a text CULT: Charles Manson Segment 4 of Psychedelic Nightmare brings us to one of the most well known cult murders in American history. We’re talking about Charles Manson’s racist, LSD fueled doomsday conspiracy and the young people he convinced to execute what we know now as the Tate Murders. Join us as we unpack the evolution of this cult, historical context of the time, the dynamics of grooming, and how mainstream media consistently positions the murder of these Hollywood elite above the horror of Manson's white supremacist agenda. We also take some time to uplift the legacy of the Black Panther Party (who the cult unsuccessfully framed for these murders). CW: grooming, abuse, murder, sexual assault, anti-Black racism Sources Outro last updated April 2023 FYI: we've recently unpublished older episodes as we are in process of re-editing for a smoother flow & audio experience. they will be available again as we finish. Support the show Thank you for listening to our passion project You can find us on social media here! We're a team of 2 people & have always been ad-free. If you are enjoying, please consider supporting our sustainability on Patreon or by making a one-time contribution via CashApp $unpacktheeerie. - your grateful hosts
Wed, August 17, 2022
19. Psychedelic Nightmare Pt. 3: Unseen, Unknown, Unheard
Send us a text CULT: The Family/The Great White Brotherhood/Anne Hamilton Byrne cw: sexual assault, suicide, child abuse, ritual abuse In Part 3 of this series, we travel away from MKUltra, to the other side of the globe to unpack Australia’s most notorious cult – “The Family” (aka The Great White Brotherhood). In mid 1960’s Australia, this doomsday cult was formed by Anne Hamilton Byrne, a yoga teacher-turned-cult leader, who believed she was the reincarnation of Jesus Christ. This story has eerie ties that link to MK-Ultra and its LSD abuses, as well as Jim Jones. Join us as we learn how several children were drawn into this cult via bogus adoptions and subjected to years of physical, verbal, psychological and emotional abuse at the hands of Anne & her followers. Through dissecting this shocking story, we also explore yoga as a philosophy, white supremacy in wellness communities & the impacts of betrayal trauma. References Outro last updated April 2023 FYI: we've recently unpublished older episodes as we are in process of re-editing for a smoother flow & audio experience. they will be available again as we finish. Support the show Thank you for listening to our passion project You can find us on social media here! We're a team of 2 people & have always been ad-free. If you are enjoying, please consider supporting our sustainability on Patreon or by making a one-time contribution via CashApp $unpacktheeerie. - your grateful hosts
Fri, July 29, 2022
18. Psychedelic Nightmare Pt 2.: So Evil, Bro
Send us a text DARK HISTORY: MKULTRA continued In part two of this series on MKUltra, you’ll learn more about the roll out of these LSD-fueled experiments and how they came to a close. We take a deeper look at its intersections with racism and criminalization as well as the stark contrast between the trauma and dehumanization experienced by unknowing “test subjects,” the most impacted being incarcerated Black folks, and the bohemian counter-culture cultivated by white beat writers who were willing participants of MK Ultra experiments at their universities. You’ll also learn more about popular conspiracies tied to these experiments and the psychology behind conspiracy-based beliefs. content warning: violence, torture, anti-black racism, mention of drugs Check out Akshi's Interview on All Humans Are Human here References Outro last updated April 2023 FYI: we've recently unpublished older episodes as we are in process of re-editing for a smoother flow & audio experience. they will be available again as we finish. Support the show Thank you for listening to our passion project You can find us on social media here! We're a team of 2 people & have always been ad-free. If you are enjoying, please consider supporting our sustainability on Patreon or by making a one-time contribution via CashApp $unpacktheeerie. - your grateful hosts
Wed, June 22, 2022
17. Psychedelic Nightmare Pt. 1: Fucked Up Set & Setting
Send us a text DARK HISTORY: MKULTRA, Intro/History In our second series, we explore our first ever conspiracy theory, that is absolutely wild & incredibly true. Project MKULTRA was a secret CIA project that took place between the early 1950s to the early 1970s, in which hundreds of tortuous experiments were conducted on (mostly) unsuspecting human subjects. The project, Sidney Gottlieb, aimed to develop strategies and identify drugs (such as LSD), that could be used for the purposes of “mind-control” (read: how can we psychologically torture, force confessions and manipulate the consciousness of the human mind?). In the first part of this multi-part series, we dig in to Allan Memorial, one of the many institutions where these experiments took place & set the stage for MKUltra. Learn about how the Cold War and the Red Scare motivated the creation of this project, the discovery of Lysergic Acid Diethylamide and its unique characteristics and of course, the project’s lead “Poisoner in Chief”, Sidney Gottlieb. content warning: gun violence, torture, homophobia, racism, drugs Uvalde/Buffalo Shooting Resources & References Outro last updated April 2023 FYI: we've recently unpublished older episodes as we are in process of re-editing for a smoother flow & audio experience. they will be available again as we finish. Support the show Thank you for listening to our passion project You can find us on social media here! We're a team of 2 people & have always been ad-free. If you are enjoying, please consider supporting our sustainability on Patreon or by making a one-time contribution via CashApp $unpacktheeerie. - your grateful hosts
Wed, May 18, 2022
16. Patriarchy is Still the Devil Here
Send us a text TRUE CRIME: Katherine Knight We’re back with a horrifying story and, this time, we’re taking you to the small town of Aberdeen in New South Wales Australia. “If I don’t show up to work, it’s because she killed me,” John Price told his co-workers as he prepared to separate from his relationship with Katherine Knight. The next day his neighbors rang the alarm when he never arrived at work without a call — Katherine had murdered….and cannibalized him. This episode, we trace back Katherine’s relationship histories that preceded the killing and explore the question “what the fuck happened to you, Katherine?” Join us as we discuss “personality disorders”, break down the impact of childhood DV and how patriarchy is still the devil in this story. cw: domestic violence, child sexual abuse, incest, graphic violence, animal abuse SOURCES Outro last updated April 2023 FYI: we've recently unpublished older episodes as we are in process of re-editing for a smoother flow & audio experience. they will be available again as we finish. Support the show Thank you for listening to our passion project You can find us on social media here! We're a team of 2 people & have always been ad-free. If you are enjoying, please consider supporting our sustainability on Patreon or by making a one-time contribution via CashApp $unpacktheeerie. - your grateful hosts
Thu, March 24, 2022
15. Jim Jones Invented the Gay Agenda (feat. Olivia Morgan, Inchunwa)
Send us a text CULTS: Jim Jones/Jonestown Massacre cw: anti-black racism, extreme violence, assault, murder, suicide, child abuse, slavery In 1978, over 900 people died at a remote settlement in Guyana after ingesting a poison-laced drink. Their leader, Jim Jones, declared this a “revolutionary suicide.” In our first episode about a cult, we dig into the Jonestown massacre – the event that had the largest number of American civilian casualties due to a non-natural cause, until 9/11. In our third collaborative episode, Olivia Morgan*, a co-host of the podcast Inchunwa , joins Akshi as they explore the events that led up to this heartbreaking tragedy, uncovering how Jim Jones drew a group of idealistic, marginalized folks in with promises of utopia, and violently led them to their deaths. Why did this happen? Who did this happen to? How did it get to this point? Tune in to find out how white supremacy, colonization, narcissism and abuse dynamics all tie into this devastating story. And as always, take care of yourselves, coz’ this one’s a doozy. *Olivia Morgan (she/they) is a social worker and citizen of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and descendent of Chickasaw Nation. Olivia is a co-host of Inchunwa, a podcast that shares the story of the ongoing Southeastern traditional tattoo revitalization movement. On their podcast they talk with influential artists, southeastern scholars, as well as folks directly involved in the movement: those looking forward to being tattooed and those tattooing southeastern folks. To learn more about Inchunwa, you can find them anywhere you get your podcasts and follow them on Instagram @inchunwa. Sources If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, you are not alone. Here are some resources that you can reach out to for support, we also encourage you to reach out to your community & find local crisis lines in your city, state or country. You can find a list of suicide hotlines all over the world here . The crisis lines listed below are for those located in the United States. You can find more crisis lines at this link , and search for longer-term help with a therapist on Psychology Today . 24/7 Crisis Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) 24/7 Crisis Text Line: Text TALK to 741-741 Veterans Crisis Line: Send a text to 83825 The Trevor Project (Suppor
Tue, March 01, 2022
14. Everything Stems from Capitalism & Colonialism (feat. Bex Carlos, Tu Tia Bruja)
Send us a text TOPIC: Witch Hunts in India & Okinawa, Origins of Brujeria cw: violence against women, graphic violence, sexual violence, torture When people hear “witch hunts” and “witch trials”, what often comes to mind are the Salem Witch Trials that occurred in Massachusetts in the 17th century. What people don’t know is that what we know as “witch hunts” have occurred in many other parts of the world, and in some countries, are still happening today. In our second collaborative episode, Bex Carlos*, host of the podcast Tu Tía Bruja, joins the hosts of Unpacking The Eerie as we explore lesser known stories about witches & witch hunts. Learn about the impact of colonialism in Mexico and it’s creation of brujería due to the Spanish Inquisition, the colonial persecution of yuta in the Ryukyu Kingdom (now known as Okinawa), as well as the horrors that women in rural parts of India are still experiencing as a result of witch hunts driven by greed and patriarchal violence. Join us as we explore how the insidious nature of capitalism, colonialism and patriarchy all play a key role in these three stories and the power of ancient spiritual traditions and community in resisting colonial and patriarchal oppression. *Bex Carlos, Audio witch has worked in the digital media field for over 10 years now. She’s worked at 105.7 The Point, 106.5 The Arch and has also helped edit many different podcasts (Balanced Black Girl Podcast, Dear Franny, Little Women, That’s What She Did, Sex With Emily). Bex has a strong interest in metaphysics as well as social justice and out of these interests, she created Tu Tía Bruja. Tu Tía Bruja is a podcast that focuses on conversations about witchcraft, ghosts, the occult, true crime, and the abnormal. Since launching in June 2020, the show has charted within the Top 200 Spirituality Podcasts in Canada, Finland, Germany, the U.K., Costa Rica, Chile, Spain, Mexico, Australia, Belgium, South Africa, and the U.S. Building community with witches and brujis is very important to Bex, and is what led her to reach out to Shaena and Akshi to make this collaborative, witchy episode. To learn more about Bex and her work, check out her website at www.bexbecasting.com . You can find Tu Tía Bruja anywhere you listen to podcasts and give her podcast a follow on Instagram and Twitter @tutiabruja. Sources (find references to other episodes here) Outro last updated April 2023 FYI: we've recently unpublished older episodes as we are in process of re-editing for a smoother flow & audio experience. they will be available again as we finish. <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/
Bonus · Thu, January 20, 2022
MINISODE 6: Strange Lights & Deflated Cows
Send us a text CW: mutilation of animals Since the 17th century, there have been thousands of reported cases of unexplained livestock mutilations across the world. This weird and disturbing phenomena has never been solved and continues to happen on a fairly regular basis in desert climates globally. In this minisode, Akshi gives us a look into this deeply unsettling phenomena and shares potential theories… some that are terrestrial & others that are more extra. SOURCES Creepy Inn by Devil Music is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License. Outro last updated April 2023 FYI: we've recently unpublished older episodes as we are in process of re-editing for a smoother flow & audio experience. they will be available again as we finish. Support the show Thank you for listening to our passion project You can find us on social media here! We're a team of 2 people & have always been ad-free. If you are enjoying, please consider supporting our sustainability on Patreon or by making a one-time contribution via CashApp $unpacktheeerie. - your grateful hosts
Bonus · Tue, January 11, 2022
MINISODE 5: A Lone Foot
Send us a text Since 2007, at least 21 disembodied human feet have been found along the Strait of Georgia and on the coasts of the Salish Sea. This strange and haunting phenomena continues to shock unsuspecting beach goers in and around Vancouver, BC and Seattle, WA. In this minisode, Shaena shares about these discoveries and unpacks why the heck there are so many severed feet washing up on the shores of the Pacific Northwest. SOURCES Creepy Inn by Devil Music is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License . Outro last updated April 2023 FYI: we've recently unpublished older episodes as we are in process of re-editing for a smoother flow & audio experience. they will be available again as we finish. Support the show Thank you for listening to our passion project You can find us on social media here! We're a team of 2 people & have always been ad-free. If you are enjoying, please consider supporting our sustainability on Patreon or by making a one-time contribution via CashApp $unpacktheeerie. - your grateful hosts
Sun, December 19, 2021
13. Don’t Go To Lake Lanier
Send us a text TOPIC: Lake Lanier CW: anti-black racism, genocide, hate crimes, murder, sexual assault Lake Sidney Lanier is a one of the largest manmade lakes in the US that was built in 1956 for flood control, drinking water and hydroelectric power. Although this lake has 11 million visitors a year, it also has a dark side. Over 500 people have died or gone missing at this lake since the 1950s, so we wondered, why? Join us as we dig deep into the very dark, racist history of this lake & its bizarre and terrifying present as well. References, additional information & organizations mentioned can be found here: Sources Outro last updated April 2023 FYI: we've recently unpublished older episodes as we are in process of re-editing for a smoother flow & audio experience. they will be available again as we finish. Support the show Thank you for listening to our passion project You can find us on social media here! We're a team of 2 people & have always been ad-free. If you are enjoying, please consider supporting our sustainability on Patreon or by making a one-time contribution via CashApp $unpacktheeerie. - your grateful hosts
Trailer · Mon, November 29, 2021
Unpacking The Eerie Trailer
Send us a text Laugh uncomfortably with us as we unpack the eerie! Here, we’ll explore true crime, the occult, conspiracy theories & other unknowns via dark humor, and a psychosocial/social justice lens. Each episode we’ll dig past the surface of morbid fascination, scavenging for unasked questions surrounding the stories that creep the hell out of us. Follow us on Instagram @unpackingtheeerie, Facebook at Facebook.com/unpackingtheeerie and Twitter at twitter.com/unpacktheeerie Support the show Thank you for listening to our passion project You can find us on social media here! We're a team of 2 people & have always been ad-free. If you are enjoying, please consider supporting our sustainability on Patreon or by making a one-time contribution via CashApp $unpacktheeerie. - your grateful hosts
Bonus · Mon, November 08, 2021
Unpacking the Eerie Live! at the UW School of Social Work
Send us a text DARK HISTORY/HAUNTINGS: The Fremont Troll/Aurora Bridge On Thursday, October 21st at 6:00pm PST we did a live recording with the University of Washington School of Social Work, our recent Alma Mater heyooo. Here, we unpack the Fremont Troll in Seattle, WA - its ghost stories, history, and role in gentrification. Much gratitude to the folks at the SSW for making this happen & for the generous donation of $500 to the People’s Harm Reduction Alliance in honor of this episode. CW: suicide, death, drug use/overdose You can view the live show for a limited time on YouTube or any time by becoming a Patreon patron (plus you'll get access to our live show drinking game ;) Mental Health & Suicide Support Resources: https://projectlets.org/resources Sources NEW MERCH COMING SOON. HELP US NARROW IN ON DESIGN HERE . Outro last updated April 2023 FYI: we've recently unpublished older episodes as we are in process of re-editing for a smoother flow & audio experience. they will be available again as we finish. Support the show Thank you for listening to our passion project You can find us on social media here! We're a team of 2 people & have always been ad-free. If you are enjoying, please consider supporting our sustainability on Patreon or by making a one-time contribution via CashApp $unpacktheeerie. - your grateful hosts
Bonus · Sun, October 31, 2021
HALLOWEEN MINISODE 4: Demons Have Leo Energy
Send us a text If you take a visit to Ed & Lorraine Warren's Occult Museum in Monroe, Connecticut, you'll find a seemingly ordinary Raggedy Anne doll encased in a wooden box with a sign that reads "POSITIVELY DO NOT OPEN" on the door. This doll is rumored to be severely haunted, and has even inspired The Conjuring movie franchise. This Halloween, we're talking about the infamous Annabelle doll. Join us for an eerie minisode as Akshi shares about Annabelle's origin story and why people think she is possessed by a straight up demon. NEW MERCH COMING SOON. HELP US NARROW IN ON DESIGN HERE . Outro last updated April 2023 FYI: we've recently unpublished older episodes as we are in process of re-editing for a smoother flow & audio experience. they will be available again as we finish. Support the show Thank you for listening to our passion project You can find us on social media here! We're a team of 2 people & have always been ad-free. If you are enjoying, please consider supporting our sustainability on Patreon or by making a one-time contribution via CashApp $unpacktheeerie. - your grateful hosts
Bonus · Thu, September 23, 2021
MINISODE 3: A Fruity, Garlicky Smell
Send us a text This minisode, Shaena unpacks the bizarre death of Gloria Ramirez, a 31 year old mother of two from Riverside, California. In a strange sequence of events, following Gloria’s arrival at Riverside General Hospital, several hospital workers started to become ill after being exposed to her body and blood. Join us as we explore the theories that have been put forth as explanations to this mystifying unsolved medical mystery. Sources: https://www.discovermagazine.com/health/analysis-of-a-toxic-death https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-04-21-mn-48511-story.html https://morbidology.com/the-toxic-lady/ Buzzfeed Unsolved - The Toxic Lady Outro last updated April 2023 FYI: we've recently unpublished older episodes as we are in process of re-editing for a smoother flow & audio experience. they will be available again as we finish. Support the show Thank you for listening to our passion project You can find us on social media here! We're a team of 2 people & have always been ad-free. If you are enjoying, please consider supporting our sustainability on Patreon or by making a one-time contribution via CashApp $unpacktheeerie. - your grateful hosts
Thu, September 09, 2021
12. Lorena, Our Queen (feat. Jill Zawisza from WOMAN, Inc.)
Send us a text CW: domestic, sexual, physical violence, bodily harm, racism, xenophobia On June 23, 1993, Lorena Gallo (then, Bobbit) would come to be known as the woman from Manassas, Virginia who, in a rage, severed her husband’s penis and threw it out the window of her car. What was missing from this story, in all of the sensational media coverage, is the extreme abuse she had endured from him the years leading up to this. In our first collaborative episode ever, Shaena and Jill Zawisza*, Co-director at WOMAN Inc., cover this incident, and most importantly, Lorena’s story. Join in as we uncover the details and political context of this case, break down dynamics of domestic violence, and the role we all can play in supporting survivors. * Jill Zawisza (she/her/hers) currently serves as Co–Director at WOMAN Inc. She has been in the anti-DV movement since 1996, and has been with W.O.M.A.N., Inc. for 13 years. In addition, Jill has served as an anti-Sexual Assault advocate and counselor. She represents W.O.M.A.N., Inc. in the community, aids in program development, provides mentorship to staff, and participates in active community outreach. Her current focus is offering counseling and advocacy to survivors, and delving into how to share power & dismantle white supremacy culture within the leadership structure at W.O.M.A.N., Inc., and beyond. WOMAN, Inc. is a San Francisco-based nonprofit that has been serving the city and larger Bay Area since 1978. They support survivors of domestic violence and their loved ones on their healing journeys, building value-rich networks designed to address intersections of violence. Learn more about WOMAN,Inc. at womaninc.org (@woman.inc) Support the Lorena Gallo Foundation here: https://lorenagallofoundation.org/our-programs/ Learn more about Survived & Punished here: https://survivedandpunished.org Find a local domestic violence program near you at https://www.domesticshelters.org or call the 24/7 National DV Hotline at 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) TTY 1.800.787.3224 Sources Outro last updated April 2023 FYI: we've recently unpublished older episodes as we are in process of re-editing for a smoother flow & audio experience. they will be available again as we finish. Support the show Thank you for listening to our passion project You can find us on social m
Mon, August 09, 2021
11. Ok Yankee Boys, I'll Help You
Send us a text cw: residential schools, bodily harm On May 19th 1967, Stefan Michalak was prospecting for rocks when he came across a couple of strange flying objects. In our first episode featuring a UFO sighting, your hosts dig into the incident, aftermath and investigation of a sighting near Falcon Lake, Manitoba in Canada. Join us as we unpeel the layers of one of the most famous documented UFO sightings in North America while examining the field of UFOlogy, and unpacking what has been going on with UFO sightings this past year. Sources Outro last updated April 2023 FYI: we've recently unpublished older episodes as we are in process of re-editing for a smoother flow & audio experience. they will be available again as we finish. Support the show Thank you for listening to our passion project You can find us on social media here! We're a team of 2 people & have always been ad-free. If you are enjoying, please consider supporting our sustainability on Patreon or by making a one-time contribution via CashApp $unpacktheeerie. - your grateful hosts
Bonus · Wed, July 07, 2021
MINISODE 2: Saying No, a Spiritual Act
Send us a text In Japan, houses that have seen unnatural or undignified deaths are legally declared Jiko Bukken or "accident properties" (see episode 12: Richard Energy & Legally Haunted Houses !). Homes are also codified as Jiko Bukken if they are built over a well -- what's that about? In this minisode, Shaena explores this question as she tells us about Okiku's Well (located at Himeji Castle), one of Japan's "big three" ghost stories. Here, you'll learn about the origin story as well as the superstitions that have followed it centuries later. CW: sexual violence, torture Sources: https://www.artelino.com/articles/ghost_story_okiku.asp http://yokai.com/okiku/ http://yokai.com/okikumushi/ https://thewillowweb.com/2017/06/21/japanese-ghost-stories-himeji-castle-okiku-well/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banchō_Sarayashiki https://seeksghosts.blogspot.com/2011/11/traditional-japanese-ghost-story-okiku.html Outro last updated April 2023 FYI: we've recently unpublished older episodes as we are in process of re-editing for a smoother flow & audio experience. they will be available again as we finish. Support the show Thank you for listening to our passion project You can find us on social media here! We're a team of 2 people & have always been ad-free. If you are enjoying, please consider supporting our sustainability on Patreon or by making a one-time contribution via CashApp $unpacktheeerie. - your grateful hosts
Tue, June 29, 2021
10. Richard Energy & Legally Haunted Houses
Send us a text CW: extreme violence, violence against women, sexual violence, suicide On December 30th, the Miyazawa family was found brutally murdered in the Setagaya neighborhood of Tokyo, Japan. More than twenty years and 12,500 pieces of evidence later, this case remains unsolved to this day. Join us as we unpack this unnerving case and dig into how misogyny and the U.S. military play into this case in addition to learning with us about the phenomenon of jiko bukken and lonely deaths in Japan. Sources Outro last updated April 2023 FYI: we've recently unpublished older episodes as we are in process of re-editing for a smoother flow & audio experience. they will be available again as we finish. Support the show Thank you for listening to our passion project You can find us on social media here! We're a team of 2 people & have always been ad-free. If you are enjoying, please consider supporting our sustainability on Patreon or by making a one-time contribution via CashApp $unpacktheeerie. - your grateful hosts
Bonus · Sun, June 20, 2021
MINISODE 1: Ascension to Another Dimension
Send us a text In the depths of national forests/wooded areas all over the world, people report stumbling across mysterious staircases with no destination and the strange circumstances that go along with them. Could it be creepy, unexplained phenomena or is it just popular online fiction? Decide for yourself in our very first mini-sode! Join us for a quick meander into something light on the unpacking, and heavy on the eerie as we explore this internet urban legend! Sources: https://www.historicmysteries.com/mysterious-stairs-forests-legends-history/ https://www.wanderglobe.org/staircases-in-the-woods-know-more-about-this-mysterious-phenomenon-today/ https://signalhorizon.com/staircases-in-the-woods-explained-are-there-really-stairs-to-nowhere/ h ttps://www.reddit.com/r/StairsintheWoods/ https://newengland.com/today/travel/new-hampshire/madame-sherris-castle-ruins/ Outro last updated April 2023 FYI: we've recently unpublished older episodes as we are in process of re-editing for a smoother flow & audio experience. they will be available again as we finish. Support the show Thank you for listening to our passion project You can find us on social media here! We're a team of 2 people & have always been ad-free. If you are enjoying, please consider supporting our sustainability on Patreon or by making a one-time contribution via CashApp $unpacktheeerie. - your grateful hosts
Wed, April 07, 2021
9. "Certified Freak, 7 Days a Week"
Send us a text DARK HISTORY/TRUE CRIME: Elizabeth Bathory Content Warning: anti-asian racism, extreme violence, torture OMFG it’s episode ten, and in our humble opinion, it’s our most gruesome and also most hilarious episode. This episode we explore the life of another extremely violent woman (throwback to Linda) who inspired Lady Gaga’s character in AHS Hotel and countless death metal band names. Yes, you guessed it, she’s the Guinness Book of World Records Title holder of “Most Prolific Female Murderer,” Elizabeth Báthory. Join us as we dive deep into the murderous life of this noble woman from the Balkans and how classism, incest, witchcraft and WAP (yes, you read that correct), intersect with this wild ass story. Sources Outro last updated April 2023 FYI: we've recently unpublished older episodes as we are in process of re-editing for a smoother flow & audio experience. they will be available again as we finish. Support the show Thank you for listening to our passion project You can find us on social media here! We're a team of 2 people & have always been ad-free. If you are enjoying, please consider supporting our sustainability on Patreon or by making a one-time contribution via CashApp $unpacktheeerie. - your grateful hosts
Sun, March 21, 2021
8. White Male Hubris & A Preoccupation with Size and Speed
Send us a text DARK HISTORY: The Titanic Content warning: anti-black racism, anti-asian racism, mentions of suicide, trauma, death On April 10th, 1912, one of the largest luxury liners ever built departed on its maiden voyage across the Atlantic Ocean. Just 3 days later, more than 1500 of the 2,200 people aboard would be dead, many lost in the ocean forever. You guessed it. This episode is all about the Titanic. Here, we discuss how classism, patriarchal hubris, and white supremacy resulted in the avoidable massive tragedy. Join us for another cocktail for disaster, as we take you on the journey of this fated ship, its aftermath and untold stories in between. Sources can be found here. Intro/Outro Music: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Devil_Music/Nosferatu/Creepy_Inn Copyright: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ Outro last updated April 2023 FYI: we've recently unpublished older episodes as we are in process of re-editing for a smoother flow & audio experience. they will be available again as we finish. Support the show Thank you for listening to our passion project You can find us on social media here! We're a team of 2 people & have always been ad-free. If you are enjoying, please consider supporting our sustainability on Patreon or by making a one-time contribution via CashApp $unpacktheeerie. - your grateful hosts
Fri, February 05, 2021
7. An Amuse-Bouche of Ghosts
Send us a text What turns a place into one of the most haunted locations in the world? This week’s tale spans across the globe and includes more than 150 spirits. Come on board this journey with us while we navigate the dark and storied history of one of the world’s most haunted locations, a luxury-liner, a warship, and now a museum and hotel – The Queen Mary. Underneath the ghosts, demons and poltergeists that can be found wandering the hallways and swimming pools of this legendary vessel, we uncover the intricate ways in which racism, the patriarchy and capitalism all play a role in this ship-turned-hotel’s dark past and present. Content warning: suicide, anti-black racism, brief mentions of childhood sexual violence Sources Outro last updated April 2023 FYI: we've recently unpublished older episodes as we are in process of re-editing for a smoother flow & audio experience. they will be available again as we finish. Support the show Thank you for listening to our passion project You can find us on social media here! We're a team of 2 people & have always been ad-free. If you are enjoying, please consider supporting our sustainability on Patreon or by making a one-time contribution via CashApp $unpacktheeerie. - your grateful hosts
Thu, December 31, 2020
6. A Lethal Location Pt. 3: Jack Only Likes Jack
Send us a text Can you believe that there are multiple serial killers who stayed at the Hotel Cecil? We can’t, but somehow it’s true. Join us as we dig in to the life and crimes of Austrian serial-killer, author and narcissist, Johann “Jack” Unterweger. In this episode, we explore the movie-like story of Jack and how he got away with murdering sex workers across multiple countries and continents. We will also dig in to misogyny, narcissistic personality disorder, sexual sadism and the pathologizing of BDSM and kink. This segment is part 3 of “A Lethal Location,” a short series we’re putting together highlighting the horrors that are somehow connected by the Cecil Hotel. Content warning: child abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault and rape, violence against sex workers Click here for sources. Support the show Thank you for listening to our passion project You can find us on social media here! We're a team of 2 people & have always been ad-free. If you are enjoying, please consider supporting our sustainability on Patreon or by making a one-time contribution via CashApp $unpacktheeerie. - your grateful hosts
Mon, December 14, 2020
5. A Lethal Location Pt. 2: Cocktail For Disaster
Send us a text Teleport to the mid-1980s with us as we cover serial killer, Ricardo “Richard” Ramirez a.k.a. The Night Stalker. In this episode, we take a look at the factors that shaped him, and the experiences of the people who survived him. We also touch on the death penalty, and explore the lasting impacts of trauma, & traumatic grief. This segment is part 2 of “A Lethal Location,” a short series we’re putting together highlighting the horrors that are somehow connected by the Cecil Hotel. Take a listen, and learn how it all ties together in A Cocktail for Disaster. Content warning: graphic violence, sexual assault, domestic violence, substance abuse, child abuse, PTSD SOURCES: Thanksgiving Sources: Instagrams - @ndn.o , @lilnativeboy, @southrootsofla https://native-land.ca Documentaries: LA Night Stalker | Was Richard Ramirez Born to Kill? - Real Crime Podcasts: Lights Out Podcast - 20: Richard Ramirez, Night Stalker What Makes a Killer - 4: Richard Ramirez Unpopular Culture Podcast - I’m in Love with a Serial Killer Articles & Media Sources can be found here . Support the show Thank you for listening to our passion project You can find us on social media here! We're a team of 2 people & have always been ad-free. If you are enjoying, please consider supporting our sustainability on Patreon or by making a one-time contribution via CashApp $unpacktheeerie. - your grateful hosts
Fri, October 30, 2020
4. A Lethal Location Pt. 1: Accident, Cover Up or Cult?
Send us a text TOPIC: Cecil Hotel//Elisa Lam This Halloweek, we begin to explore the Cecil Hotel in Los Angeles, CA and the very mysterious death of Elisa Lam. This disturbing case was deemed an accident, but was it? Unpack the eerie with us this week as we dig deep into the life of Elisa Lam, the suspicious circumstances that surrounded her untimely death in February 2013 and the location where it took place: a site that has seen a shocking number of unnatural deaths since its grand opening in the 1920s. This is the first episode in a series about the Cecil Hotel. CW: ableism, suicide, sexual, physical and racial violence, mental illness Sources: Articles/Blogposts/Websites https://www.countryliving.com/life/travel/a45235/creepy-history-cecil-hotel-los-angeles/ https://allthatsinteresting.com/cecil-hotel-los-angeles https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cecil_Hotel_(Los_Angeles) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_deaths_and_violence_at_the_Cecil_Hotel https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tongva (Learn more about indigenous LA here ) http://www.laalmanac.com/history/hi06e.hp https://www.lapl.org/collections-resources/blogs/lapl/chinese-massacre-1871 https://www.vice.com/en/article/yvezpv/hospitals-are-dumping-mentally-ill-patients-in-los-angeles-skid-row https://www.cracked.com/personal-experiences-2587-6-morbid-facts-about-people-dying-in-hotel-rooms.html https://medium.com/@jddean/the-serial-killers-who-haunted-the-cecil-hotel-5586e6f7d2d1 https://abc13.com/archive/9412802/ | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7NwnYRej6o&feature=share https://allthatsinteresting.c
Fri, October 16, 2020
Slendy Part 2: Folie a Deux
CW: violence, mental illness, pathology, incarceration, forensic hospitalization, brief mentions of domestic violence, systemic racial violence “We didn’t want to go, we didn’t want to kill them, but it's persistent silence and outstretched arms horrified and comforted us at the same time.” In this episode, we do a deep dive into how a creepy curiosity turned into real life horror when two 12 year old girls attempted to murder their close friend. Unpack the eerie with us as we uncover the lore behind Slenderman, explore the social/psychological phenomena behind the girls’ motivations, and the problematic nature of our carceral systems. Sources: TV Shows & Documentary Beware the Slender Man, Documentary Nightline, ABC News 20/20 Podcasts Unpopular Culture Podcast, SLENDERMAN Psychology & Stabbing Case Articles & Digital Content https://abcnews.go.com/US/investigators-slender-man-case-discuss-chilling-interviews-12/story?id=66320806 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schizotypal_personality_disorder https://hazlitt.net/longreads/living-slenderman?fbclid=IwAR0SFBcfDdwADKL4I8YnqnsPM5nLmYVct85WvX5AE5UDeC2dBhL4vRoGcGo https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/oppositional-defiant-disorder#3 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK541211/ https://eji.org/issues/children-in-prison/ https://eji.org/reports/cruel-and-unusual/
Fri, October 09, 2020
3. A Blood Soaked Limited Too T-Shirt*
Send us a text TOPIC: Slenderman Stabbing “We didn’t want to go, we didn’t want to kill them, but it's persistent silence and outstretched arms horrified and comforted us at the same time.” In this episode, we do a deep dive into how a creepy curiosity turned into real life horror when two 12 year old girls attempted to murder their close friend. Unpack the eerie with us as we uncover the lore behind Slenderman, explore the social/psychological phenomena behind the girls’ motivations, and the problematic nature of our carceral systems. CW: violence, mental illness, incarceration, forensic hospitalization, brief mentions of domestic violence, systemic racial violence *originally uploaded as two separate episodes: Slendy Pt. 1 (A Blood Soaked Limited Too T-Shirt ) & Slendy Pt 2. (Folie a Deux) Sources can be found here. Support the show Thank you for listening to our passion project You can find us on social media here! We're a team of 2 people & have always been ad-free. If you are enjoying, please consider supporting our sustainability on Patreon or by making a one-time contribution via CashApp $unpacktheeerie. - your grateful hosts
Thu, September 10, 2020
2. An Asshole Aquarius
Send us a text TRUE CRIME: Gary Ridgeway/Green River Killer In our second episode, we dig into one of America’s most prolific serial murderers, an Asshole Aquarius a.k.a. The Green River Killer. Listen to us explore the life of this terrifying human being, analyze his motivations and dissect the ways in which white privilege, misogyny, and violence against women and girls in the sex trade allowed the Green River Killer to get away with murdering sex workers and homeless girls for over 20 years. CW: rape, murder, violence against women in the sex trade , child sexual abuse, descriptions of domestic violence Re-edited for flow July 2023 SOURCES Articles https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/2003/11/16/the-banality-of-gary-a-green-river-chiller/2d9575c7-6843-4ec3-9517-72cd3ecdd9b0/ https://allthatsinteresting.com/gary-ridgway-ted-bundy https://www.thoughtco.com/green-river-killer-gary-ridgway-973098#:~:text=Childhood%20Years,-Born%20Feb.&text=18%2C%201949%2C%20in%20Salt%20Lake,Steinman%20and%20Thomas%20Newton%20Ridgway.&text=Ridgway%20was%20a%20poor%20student,the%20woods%20and%20stabbed%20him. https://allthatsinteresting.com/gary-ridgway-ted-bundy https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/nnqgdq/why-sex-workers-need-their-own-day-1217 https://seattlemag.com/article/remembering-victims-green-river-killer https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2019/oct/15/the/ Podcasts Crime Junkie Documentaries Real Crime Reports “Girls Do What They have to to Survive”, a participatory research study created for and by young people in the sex trade & street economies (Young Women’s Empowerment Project) <a href='https://ywepchicago.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/girls-do-what-they-have-to-do-to-survive-a-study-of-resilience-and-resistance.pdf
Sat, August 29, 2020
Pilot: Tortured Whispers & Exquisite Corpses
Send us a text MAIN TOPIC: Linda Hazzard & Starvation Heights In our pilot episode, we take inspiration from a ghost tour-pub crawl (Nightly Tours) we went on and recap one of our favorite “haunted” sites in Seattle: Kell’s Pub. Formerly home to a corrupt mortuary, you’ll hear about the ghosts as well as some history about the one-stop-shop Butterworth & Sons funeral home active in the early 1900s. We’ll also take a deep dive into the life of quack, fraud, swindler, alternative medicine practitioner, confidence trickster, and serial murderer, “Dr.” Linda Hazzard. Hang out with us as we unpack the eerie, and learn about how all of these stories connect. Content warning: extreme restrictive eating and starvation, abuse and murder Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linda_Hazzard https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edgar_Ray_Butterworth http://www.the13thfloor.tv/2016/12/22/the-bizarre-and-gruesome-saga-of-linda-hazzard-the-starvation-doctor/ https://www.seattlemet.com/news-and-city-life/2012/03/butterworth-mortuarys-exquisite-corpses-april-2012 smithsonianmag.com/history/doctor-who-starved-her-patients-death-180953158/ https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/washington/starvation-heights-wa/ https://www.hauntedplaces.org/item/starvation-heights/ https://www.wahauntedhouses.com/real-haunt/starvation-heights.html https://seattle.curbed.com/2018/10/31/18048486/pike-place-butterworth-haunted-history https://kellsirish.com/seattle/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQ0PRi3mWCU&feature=youtu.be https://livingdeadgirlreview.wordpress.com/tag/kells-irish-pub/ <a href
Trailer · Sat, August 22, 2020
Unpacking The Eerie Trailer
Send us a text Laugh uncomfortably with us as we unpack the eerie! Here, we’ll explore true crime, the occult, conspiracy theories & other unknowns via dark humor, and a psychosocial/social justice lens. Each episode we’ll dig past the surface of morbid fascination, scavenging for unasked questions surrounding the stories that creep the hell out of us. New here & unsure where to begin? Check out our episode master list here. Also, content warnings are always included in episode bios and at the beginning of each episode. Support the show Thank you for listening to our passion project You can find us on social media here! We're a team of 2 people & have always been ad-free. If you are enjoying, please consider supporting our sustainability on Patreon or by making a one-time contribution via CashApp $unpacktheeerie. - your grateful hosts
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