Queers for Fears
Two queer best friends since toddlerhood talk about the scarier parts of life, death, and everything in between. They take their research seriously, but each other...not so much.
Mon, November 11, 2024
Episode 78: Roop Kund and Mad Stones
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Oh my, Listeners. It's been a hot minute. Between some audio equipment failings, Ellie's Big Move and the school year hitting full speed we're, well, a bit behind to say the least. On this week's episode, Ellie discusses the creepy and mysterious Roop Kund and tries to offer some explanation for all those bones. Abby, meanwhile, talks about an old fashioned cure for rabies. CW: Bones, decay, rabies, animal deaths. We're Drinking: The Everest & A Fall Mule Ellie's Sources: Roopkund, the Frozen Mystery , India Today , Encyclopedia Britannica , Times of India , Max Planck Institute of Geoanthropology , the Atlantic , NatGeo , Business Insider , Nature Communications , the New Yorker Abby's Sources: Wikipedia, Atlas Obscura Follow us on Social Media: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Youtube: @queersforfearspodcast Twitter/X: @queersfearspod Email: podcastqueersforfears@gmail.com To support our show please subscribe, rate, and write reviews wherever you listen to our podcast. If you’re feeling super generous you can buy us a beer here without any additional commitments, or you can support us on Patreon monthly and get access to all of our spooky, gay BONUS CONTENT. 🌈👻💀 Thanks for listening! Stay queer! Support the show
Mon, September 02, 2024
Episode 77: Radioactive Quackery and an Amphibious Infant
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! On this episode, Ellie takes us to her Chemistry class to learn about isotopes and radioactive "cures" for illness throughout the years. Then, Abby talks about an...interesting experiment on a poor innocent baby by some mad man who (incorrectly) assumed that babies were amphibious and couldn't drown. Oh, you have follow up questions? Listen and find out what we're talking about! CW: Ellie: Medical trauma, illness, death, decay Abby: Animal cruelty, child abuse We're Drinking: Abby: Gin and juice Ellie: Water (she wasn't feeling well in this one, folks! Poor thing!) Sources: Ellie: CDC , EPA , JAMA Dermatology , WSJ , the Brooklyn Daily Eagle , the BBC , WaPo Abby: The Mystery of the Exploding Teeth and Other Curiosities from the History of Medicine by Thomas Morris Follow us on Social Media: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Youtube: @queersforfearspodcast Twitter/X: @queersfearspod Email: podcastqueersforfears@gmail.com To support our show please subscribe, rate, and write reviews wherever you listen to our podcast. If you’re feeling super generous you can buy us a beer here without any additional commitments, or you can support us on Patreon monthly and get access to all of our spooky, gay BONUS CONTENT. 🌈👻💀 Thanks for listening! Stay queer! Support the show
Mon, August 12, 2024
Episode 76: Man-Eating Tsavo Lions and The Darker History of Watermelon
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! On this episode, Ellie discusses the pair of Tsavo Lions who ate "very few humans" (very few is in the eye of the beholder, we suppose!) as well as their post mortem fate. Once again, the real fear is colonialism here on QFF. We know what we're about. Then, Abby discusses one of her favorite summer fruits, the watermelon. She discusses some true history, stereotypes associated with watermelons and some folklore surrounding them. Tangents include but are not limited to: Kovu from Lion King 2, Abby's staunch opinion on eggs, the perfect fruit salad, and many more. We're drinking... Abby's Segment: Watermelon Spike Agua Fresca with a Tajin rim Ellie's Segment: Content Warnings for this episode: Ellie's segment: Humans eaten by lions, humans killing lions, colonialism, and racism. Abby's Segment: poison, accidental deaths, and racism Sources: Ellie's Segment: Field Museum , Atlas Obscura , Carnegie Museum of Natural History , UC Santa Cruz , Smithsonian Magazine , Wikipedia (for a recap of the book), AAAS Abby's Segment: How Watermelons became a Racist Trope by: William R. Black in The Atlantic, Wikipedia entry on watermelons, NPR , Bradford Watermelons , Today Follow us on Social Media: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Youtube: @queersforfearspodcast Twitter/X: @queersfearspod Email: podcastqueersforfears@gmail.com To support our show please subscribe, rate, and write reviews wherever you listen to our podcast. If you’re feeling super generous you can buy us a beer here without any additional commitments, or you can support us on
Mon, July 22, 2024
Episode 75: Wood Island Lighthouse and Plane Accidents
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! **there were some tech issues in this episode, so please bear with us regarding the sound quality/echo!** In this episode, we celebrate our annual Besties Trip! We're going to Maine, everybody! In preparation for the trip, Abby discusses the Wood Island Lighthouse's real life horrifying terrors and rumored paranormal events and secrets. She tops it off with a wholesome story about a dog we don't deserve. Then, Ellie drags (it's an aviation joke, do you get it?) the mood down by talking about some horrifying plane crashes (right before we get onto our flight to Maine, but go off, queen) caused by hubris and not following Aviation Rules, which we assume is a real thing and not something we just made up for the description. Content Warnings: Abby's Segment: murder, suicide, ghosts Ellie: plane accidents, death, death of children We're drinking: Abby's Cocktail: Blueberry Gimlet Ellie's Cocktail: The Aviation Abby's Sources: The Wood Island Lighthouse website at woodislandlighthouse.org, an article by Jeremy D'Entremont on the website newenglandlighthouses.net; an article from the Portland Press Herald called New England Ghost Project visits Wood Island Lighthous e by Amy Robinson and of course, Wikipedia. Ellie's Sources: Aerotime, NASA, Popular Mechanics, Business Insider, Reddit, The New York Times, and the LA Times Follow us on Social Media: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Youtube: @queersforfearspodcast Twitter/X: @queersfearspod Email: podcastqueersforfears@gmail.com To support our show please subscribe, rate, and write reviews wherever you listen to our podcast. If you’re feeling super generous you can buy us a beer here without any additional commitments, or you can support us on Patreon monthly and get access to all of our spooky and gay BONUS CONTENT. 🌈👻💀 Support the show
Tue, July 16, 2024
Episode 74: The Mad Gasser of Mattoon and The Hat Man
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! In this episode, Abby talks about the Mas Gasser of Mattoon. In 1944 a string of strange attacks hit Mattoon Illinois. The town was full of panic. Then, Ellie tells us about The Hat Man. Cw: abby: assault, breaking and entering, gas, mysterious illness Ellie: sleep paralysis, disordered sleep Support the show
Mon, July 08, 2024
Episode 73: The Story of Sarah Gonzalez McLinn and OMG, They Were Roommates...in Antarctica?!
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! In this episode, Abby talks about Sarah Gonzalez McLinn, a 20-year-old woman who murdered her roommate and boss, Harold Sasko, who was then some 30 years her senior. It seemed like it was all about money, but Sarah's story, which wasn't allowed at trial, tells us there's more to the case than what meets the eye. Then, Ellie talks about some instances of crime in Antarctica, where the cold and dark make scientists not feel like themselves... Content Warning for episode 73: Abby's Story: assault, sexual assault, murder, abuse, grooming, pedophilia, drug and alcohol abuse and addiction Ellie's Story: assault, attempted murder In this episode we're drinking... Hard Seltzers! Abby's Sources: An episode of the show Fear Thy Roomate called Down the Rabbit Hole Several Articles from The Lawrence Kansas Times Online An interview with Sarah Gonzalez McLinn on the Reflector Podcast Sarah Gonzalez-McLinn’s Clemency Application Ellie's Sources: CBS , Argumenty i Fakt y, PBS , Ria Novost i, Vice , Quartz , Spokane Spokesman-Review , SpaceRef Follow us on Social Media: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Youtube: @queersforfearspodcast Twitter/X: @queersfearspod Email: podcastqueersforfears@gmail.com To support our show please subscribe, rate, and write reviews wherever you listen to our podcast. If you’re feeling super generous you can buy us a beer here without any additional commitments, or you can support us on Patreon monthly and get access to all of our sooky and gay BONUS CONTENT. 🌈👻💀 Support the show
Mon, June 24, 2024
Episode 72: Inventors Killed by Their Inventions (feat. a drinking game) and James Sligo Jameson's Journey to Africa
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! In this episode, Ellie chats about inventors that were killed by their own inventions. She also invented a cocktail AND a drinking game for this episode, folks! What can we say? We’re real Renaissance Women on this podcast. It’s a good thing we had a drinking game, too because Abby discusses the horrific topics of Imperialism in Africa and the grandson of the Jameson fortune, James Sligo Jameson. In his exploration, he got up to some nasty things. What did he do, exactly? Well, you could Google it, OR you COULD listen to this episode and find out! Both are free, but one is a bit more entertaining than the other (at least, we’d like to think so!). Content Warnings Episode #72: Ellie’s Content: death, automobile accidents, drowning, trauma Abby’s Content: colonialism, racism, murder, mutilation, illness, death, cannibalism In this episode, we’re drinking: Ellie: The Bifurious: Ellie’s Edition™ Abby: Jameson and Ginger Ale Sources: For this episode, Ellie pulled from: The Atlantic Huffington Post Business Insider And Abby’s sources included: Birdnamesforbirds Wikipedia Articles on James Sligo Jameson and Cannibalism in Africa as well as Child Cannibalism in The Congo Basin The Journals of James Jameson The Jameson Whiskey Website A Grisly Drop of History The Jameson Affair Follow us on Social Media: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Youtube: @queersforfearspodcast Twitter/X: @queersfearspod Email: podcastqueersforfears@gmail.com To support our show please subscribe, rate, and write reviews wherever you listen to our podcast. If you’re feeling super generous you can buy us a beer here without any additional commitments, or you can support us on Patreon monthly and get access to all of our spooky BONUS CONTENT. 🌈👻💀 Support the show
Mon, June 17, 2024
Episode 71: Barney Bashing and Bothersome Balloons
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! In this episode, Abby discusses some rage directed toward the beloved PBS dinosaur, Barney as well as a tragedy that struck the creator's family. Ellie discusses the Cleveland Balloonfest Catastrophe. Tangents include but are not limited to: Puzzle Place, Baby Bop and BJ, a reenactment, and more! Content Warnings Episode #69: Abby’s Content: assault, attempted murder, trauma, weapons Ellie’s Content: environmental risks, disappearances, drowning In this episode, we’re drinking: Abby: Violette Royale Ellie: Cosmopolitan Sources: For this episode, Abby pulled from: The documentary , I love you, you hate me , The Barney History Fans Website The Article Kimberly Goad in the Dallas Morning News https://www.cbsnews.com/news/son-of-barney-co-creator-sentenced-in-shooting-of-neighbor/ Wikipedia And Ellie used: Nathan Truesdell’s short film Balloonfest , Case Western Reserve’s encyclopedia of Cleveland history , Fox 8 Cleveland , Far Out Magazine , Covering the Corner , WKYC Cleveland , the Indianapolis Star , CNN Follow us on Social Media: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Youtube: @queersforfearspodcast Twitter/X: @queersfearspod Email: podcastqueersforfears@gmail.com To support our show please subscribe, rate, and write reviews wherever you listen to our podcast. If you’re feeling super generous you can buy us a beer here without any additional commitments, or you can support us on Patreon monthly and get access to all of our spooky and gay BONUS CONTENT. 🌈👻💀 Support the show
Mon, June 10, 2024
Episode 70: It's Not Easy Being Green: Phrogging and the Green Children of Woolpit
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! In this episode, Ellie takes us back to the 13th century and discusses the Green Children of Woolpit! We put on our detective hats and try to sort it all out for you. Spoiler Alert: it doesn't go very well. Then, Abby talks about two terrifying Phrogging situations. Topics and tangents include, but are not limited to: our thoughts on embarrsssing laundry moments, a beloved pet frog, Midori, Google Slides, our Scares of the Week (TM) and more! Which story sends more shivers down your spine? Let us know! Content Warnings Episode #70: Abby’s Content: Stalking, assault, murder, death of an animal, phrogging, attempted murder, gender surgery Ellie’s Content: Malnourishment, xenophobia In this episode, we’re drinking: (Non-Alcoholic) Green Matcha Lattes Sources: For this episode, Ellie used: Wikipedia and Historic-UK , an online British history magazine est. 2000 And Abby pulled from: Episode 1 of Phrogging: Hider in My House The Secret Surgeon Episode 4 of Phrogging: Hider in My House Buried Secrets https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/08/man-who-killed-his-occc-cellmate-gets-40-years-in-prison-on-multiple-charges/ https://the-line-up.com/phrogging-nightmare https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12646431/dad-killed-insane-satanist-phrogger-strangers-home.html https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/phrogging/ https://brinkshome.com/smartcenter/how-to-tell-if-someone-is-phrogging-in-your-home Follow us on Social Media: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Youtube: @queersforfearspodcast Twitter/X: @queersfearspod Contact us! Email: podcastqueersforfears@gmail.com For more photos and information about our sources, visit our website: www.queersforfears.com To support our show please subscribe, rate, and write reviews wherever you listen to our podcast. If you’re feeling super generous you can buy us a beer here wi
Mon, June 03, 2024
Episode 69: Bug Years Don't Come in A Jar: Cicadas of 2024 and Locusts of 1874
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! In this episode, Ellie discusses 2024: The Year of the Cicada?! and Abby talks about 1874: The Year of the Locust. Tangents include, but are not limited to: how much you’d need to pay us to eat bugs, being alive in the 1870s, disgusting Bug Goo, the Ancient Greeps, our own insect horrors, and more! Which creature is scarier? The Locust or the Cicada? Find out on this episode of Queers for Fears! Content Warnings Episode #69: Ellie’s Content: insects, killing insects, dead insects Abby’s Content: drought, insects, killing insects, dead insects, starvation, religious verses In this episode, we’re drinking: Abby: The Grasshopper Ellie: The Cicada Sources: For this episode, Abby pulled from: Wikipedia: Locusts and the Year of the Locusts 1874 , The National Archives, Kansas History , & History Net And Ellie used: UConn , CBS , CNN , & WaPo Follow us on Social Media: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Youtube: @queersforfearspodcast Twitter/X: @queersfearspod Email: podcastqueersforfears@gmail.com To support our show please subscribe, rate, and write reviews on Apple Itunes or wherever you listen to the podcast, it really helps us grow! If you’re feeling super generous you can buy us a beer here without any additional commitments, or you can support us on Patreon monthly and get access to all of our spooky BONUS CONTENT. Check out our merch here! This podcast was produced, written, and directed by Abby and Ellie. Podcast Art by Kateryna Kotsuiba, find her on Etsy @KKateArt. Music by Robbie Edge. Sound editing by Marvin Kuzia. We are proud to have our show sponsored by our Patreon supporters! Thanks for listening! Stay queer! 👻🏳️🌈💀 Support the show
Wed, August 03, 2022
Episode 68: A Dangerous Crush
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! In this episode, Abby talks about Freda and Alice, two teenagers from Memphis, Tennessee living in the 19th century who fell in love and planned to marry. Unfortunately, it all went wrong and tragedy struck. Support the show
Tue, July 19, 2022
Episode 67: An (Attempted) Snake Murder Part II
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! The exciting conclusion to part one. This episode dives in to the crime itself, the trial and a whole lot of wacky tangents along the way. Support the show
Fri, July 15, 2022
Episode 66: An Attempted Snake Murder (Part I)
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! In Part One, Abby lays the foundation for another (attempted) snake murder in Alabama. She touches upon serpent handling and Pentecostal churches-a large part of this mystery. queersforfears.com Patreon: /queersforfears Sources: Wikipedia entries for Pentecostalism and Snake Handling Documentary Alabama Snake (2019) Bitter Southerner's article: The Pentecostal Serpent https://bittersoutherner.com/the-pentecostal-serpent#.YtDhinbMK3B Support the show
Fri, July 01, 2022
Episode 65: A Nice Day for a...Weed Wedding
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! You didn't think Abby would let Ellie get married and NOT talk about a wild wedding, did you!? This week, Abby talks about a wedding with 200 POUNDS of weed, the kind of wedding guests you DON'T want to show up and Michigan. Check out our website at www.queersforfears.com Support us on Patreon! Buy a t-shirt on our Website! Sources: The Atlantic: A Wedding Sting by Jeff Maysh https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2015/05/the-wedding-sting/392699/ Support the show
Thu, May 05, 2022
Episode 64: A Perfect(?) Midwestern Kidnapping
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Abby discusses a record setting 1972 kidnapping in Minnesota of a wealthy socialite Support the show
Mon, April 18, 2022
Episode 63: The Death of Mary Busch
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Abby discusses the murder of Mary Busch in this case and what a man named Rattlesnake James had to do with it. Sources: An article from the Fargo Forum, March 22, 1939 Brenner, Anita La Cañada's First U.S. Supreme Court Case Lisenba v. People of the State of California, 314 U.S. 219 (1941) Murder & Mayhem in the Crescenta Valley By Gary Keyes, Mike Lawler LA Times article , A Lady-Killer Ensnared by a Rattlesnake by Cecilia Rasmussen Los Angeles Magazine article , In One of L.A.’s Most Outrageous Murder Cases, a Rattlesnake Was the Weapon by Hadley Meares An article from The Kansas City Star, July 5, 1936 An article from The Daily Times, Thursday, May 7, 1936 An article from the Alexandria Citizen News Support the show
Wed, March 16, 2022
Episode 62: A 12 Million Dollar Book Heist
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! In 2008 four teens at a Kentucky university decided to rob the library. Find out how that works out for them in this episode of QFF. Support the show
Thu, January 20, 2022
Episode 61: Rudolph Valentino and His Cursed Ring
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Abby discusses Rudolph Valentino, a man who experienced toxic masculinity, homophobia even though it's likely he wasn't homosexual and a cursed ring. To what fate does The "Latin Lover" (the 20s were wild, man) succumb? Find out on this week's episode of Queers for Fears. Find us: www.queersforfears.com Support the show
Fri, January 07, 2022
Episode 60: Elmer McCurdy, the World's Worst Train Robber
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Elmer McCurdy had a sad life. He struggled with addiction and tried to make a living off crime but was never very successful. Unfortunately for Elmer, his death and thereafter was much more interesting. Find out what happened to poor Elmer on this episode of Queers for Fears. Check us out on: queersforfears.com Support the show
Fri, December 24, 2021
Episode 59: Fraudulent Fruitcake Fiasco
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Join Abby and a special guest in discussion Corsicana, Texas and their world famous bakery for the ever indulgent holiday dessert: fruitcake. In the 2000s, the bakery started to lose money even though their fruitcakes were flying off the shelves! What happened in this fruity fiasco? Listen and find out. Follow us on social media and support us here: www.queersforfears.com Sources: The documentary on a Streaming Service called Fruitcake Fraud , which Abby is seriously mad about because that was her episode title idea “Just Desserts” by Katy Vine for Texas Monthly Corsicana City Website Support the show
Tue, December 07, 2021
Episode 58: Plant Cryptids
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Merry Cryptmas everyone! Abby discusses some light-hearted plant cryptids who are anything BUT vegetarian and Ellie, being Ellie, tries her ebst to get her off topic. There's a lot of tangents in this episode, folks, but maybe they, like our Plant Cryptids, will grow on you. Support the show
Trailer · Sun, November 28, 2021
An Important Announcement from QFF
Hi everyone. in this 1 minute clip we discuss our future plans for the podcast. Support us on Social Media, support us, buy merch, listen and contact us: queersfoefears.com support us: patreon.com/queersforfearspodcast Support the show
Sat, November 20, 2021
Episode 57: The 57 Bus
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! CW: Trans/homophobia, misgendering and use of incorrect pronouns, hate crime and assault One November afternoon in 2013, Sasha Fleischman boarded the 57 bus home from school in Oakland California. Sasha, a high school senior at the time, identified as agender and enjoyed wearing skirts. Then, one member of a group of three teenaged boys took a lighter and set their skirt on fire. Their lives were both changed forever in a matter of seconds. Sources: The NYT Magazine: The Fire on the 57 Bus in Oakland Dashka Slater The novel The 57 Bus: A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime That Changed Their Lives by: Dashka Slater This Episode is from the Patreon Vault. To support us please check out patreon.com/queersforfearspodcast Support us on social media, donate to us and purchase our merch here: link.tree/queersforfears Support the show
Fri, November 12, 2021
From the Patreon Vault: Deer Cryptids
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Abby and Ellie talk about some famous and infamous deer cryptids--be warned, Abby was a bit tipsy this episode... Music credit: System of a Down Support us: www.queersforfearspodcast.com Support the show
Sat, October 30, 2021
Episode 56: The American Plan and Chapter 205
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Unsurprisingly, the US Government's legislature to control women's bodies is not new. In the 20th century, The American Plan allowed law enforcement to stop and examine women for STIs based on their profession, appearance, or social status. Then what would happen? Find out on this episode of Queers for Fears. Support us: www.queersforfears.com Sources: https://www.history.com/news/chamberlain-kahn-act-std-venereal-disease-imprisonment-women 'Policing Sex' explores state's hidden history of imprisoning women for having venereal disease | The University of Kansas (ku.edu) Kansas locked up more than 5,000 women and girls for having STDs | by Aaron Barnhart | Timeline https://www.kcur.org/arts-life/2017-01-06/the-faces-of-long-gone-women-tell-a-new-story-of-the-kansas-state-prison Support the show
Tue, October 12, 2021
Movisode 22: The Exorcist (1973) and The Exorcism of Roland Doe
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Last week we talked about Ellie's favorite movie, this week, we discuss Abby's favorite horror classic: The Exorcist. What makes this movie so likeable and what was the inspiration for the film? Find out on this episode of Queers for Fears. Support our Podcast and follow us on social media here: Abby's Sources: Wikipedia Entry, Roland Doe Discovery Plus documentary: The Exorcism of Roland Doe Support the show
Wed, October 06, 2021
Moviesode 21: Mulholland Drive and a Mulholland Murder
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! In this, our 21st movisode, Abby and Ellie discuss David Lynch's work Mulholland Drive and then Abby takes on a terrifying Mulholland Murder, complete with tangeants about the name Egbert, cry-sterbating, Twin Peaks and more. Support this podcast on social media and Patreon: https://linktr.ee/queersforfears Abby's Sources: Wikipedia entry, Mulholland Drive https://derangedlacrimes.com/?p=5320 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Sat, October 02, 2021
Movisode 20: Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) & A Brief History of Body Snatching
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! In this episode, Ellie discusses the plot of the classic horror/sci-fi thriller Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Then, Abby discusses some real life body snatching-a crime that goes all the way back to the 13th century. Support us on Patreon, BUY OUR MERCH and follow us on Social Media: queersforfears.com Abby's Sources: Atlas Obscura The Smithsonian Wikipedia --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Wed, September 22, 2021
Moviesode 19: Malignant and the 'Excorcism' of Vilma Trujillo
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Abby and Ellie are (finally) back! We're a bit rust, but we take a dive into James Wan's new horror flick Malignant and talk about its themes of misogony and how that affected the "possession" in a small town of Nicaragua. Support us on social media, buy our merch and more here: https://linktr.ee/queersforfears Check out our website: queersforfearspodcast.com Abby's sources: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-sh/nicaragua_exorcism_vilma_trujillo_murder --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Tue, August 24, 2021
Episode 56: The Life and Death of Oceana Snead
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! In 1909, a coroner was called to a seemingly abandoned home. A woman in a black dress, veil and cape answered. "Who are you? Who is the deceased?" The coroner asked. "It doesn't matter," replied the Lady in Black. But really though, who was the deceased? And whow as the Lady in Black? Find out on this episode of Queers for Fears. Find us on social media and support us via Patreon or by purchasing merch here: https://linktr.ee/queersforfears Remember for 5 dollars off your t-shirt order until September 1, use code QUEERS21 at checkout! Link in Linktree! Sources: The Slow Death of Ocey Snead. Starved, overdosed, and drowned by her… | by Heather Monroe | Medium The sisters in black: The murder of Ocey Snead, 1909 - New York Daily News (nydailynews.com) Sister Act: The Bizarre Drowning of Ocey Snead (the-line-up.com) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Tue, August 17, 2021
Episode 55: A Boxing Coach and a Murder Plot
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Ramon and Lulu Sosa had it all. A successful gym, a brand new home, cars, motorcycles, and nice clothes. Unfortunately, it wasn't enough to...well, listen and find out on this episode! Buy our merch, find us on social media and check out our website here: https://linktr.ee/queersforfears Abby's Sources: ESPN's Dead Man Walking by Tisha Thompson and Kevin Shaw --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Tue, August 10, 2021
Movisode 18: The Nun and The Loudun Possessions
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Ellie walks us through her hilarious summation and Opinions about The Nun. After, Abby discusses some "possessed" 17th century French nuns and fails epically at pronouncing French, as per usual. Support us, buy our merch and follow us on social media here: https://linktr.ee/queersforfears Abby's Sources: Wikipedia Entry for The Loudun Possessions and Urbain Grandier https://www.college.columbia.edu/core/content/pact-allegedly-signed-between-urbain-grandier-and-devil-submitted-evidence-during-1634-loudu --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Tue, August 03, 2021
Episode 54: The Tragic Death of Betty Williams
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! CW for suicide, suicidal ideation, depression and violence. Listener discretion is advised. In this episode, Abby discusses the tragic death of Betty Williams in Odessa, Texas in 1960. Betty was a theatre kid who dressed differently and had more progressive ideas than her peers. For this reason, she was often an outsider and struggled with self esteem and depression. Eventually, Betty asked some friends to kill her. What happened next will shock you. If you or a loved one experience thoughts of suicide, please reach out via phone: 1-800-273-8255 or online: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/ Find us on socials, see our merch, support us here: https://linktr.ee/queersforfears Abby's Sources: Wikipedia https://www.texasmonthly.com/articles/a-kiss-before-dying/amp/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Tue, July 27, 2021
Episode 53: Hazing
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Ellie discusses what hazing is and unfortunate incidents involving hazing. CW: Sexual assault, violence and torture. Sources: Allan, Kerschner, and Payne’s “College Student Hazing Experiences, Attitudes, and Perceptions: Implications for Prevention” in the Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practices Support us on social media, buy our merch and support us on Patreon here: https://linktr.ee/queersforfears --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Wed, July 21, 2021
Episode 52: Creepy Sea Creatures
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! The ocean is a palace of horrors. In this episode of QFF, Ellie describes some terrible sea creatures lurking in the deep. If you want to "sea" more, check out our July video episode on Patreon, in which we discuss our Sea Creatures in a bracket-style tournament later this month. Support us and check out our merch at: www.queersforfears.com Sources: National Ocean Service Encyclopedia Britannica NYT FL Museum of Natural History NPR WaPo Chesapeake Bay Program Australian Museum Natural History Museum (London) BBC Smithsonian Te Papa Tongarewa (National Museum of New Zealand) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Thu, July 15, 2021
Episode 51: Murderous Makeup and Makeup-wearers
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Abby and Ellie talk makeup history and horror. "positively fucking horrendous" - Marvin on skin-related horror (we take this as a compliment). Support this podcast: www.queersforfears.com Sources: https://strangeremains.com/2017/01/31/beauty-to-die-for-how-vanity-killed-an-18th-century-celebutante/ https://www.thecut.com/2013/12/most-dangerous-beauty-through-the-ages.html Bailey Sarian Videos on Youtube https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/21/health/brazilian-blowout-formaldehyde-fda.html Wikipedia --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Tue, July 06, 2021
Movisode 17: The Conjuring Part 3: The Devil Made Me Do It and Arne Johnson & The Glatzel Family
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Happy July, dear listeners. In this movisode, Ellie discusses The Conjuring 3: The Devil Made Me Do It and Abby dissects the Paranormal story and the trial that this movie was based off. The Warrens make another appearance and so do waterbeds- a trend we, at QFF are happy to see gone because it just offers no support and who wants a bed that leaks?! Did the devil actually make Arne do it? Tell us what you think! For links to social media, merch, and how to support our indie podcast, please visit www.queersforfears.com Sources Abby used in this episode: Wikipedia A Haunting - Season 2, Episode 6 Where Demons Dwell by Discovery Channel https://archives.law.virginia.edu/dengrove/trials/demon-murder~~ https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1981/09/13/by-demons-possessed/3479fa6b-eee3-4233-a2fc-b9defa403504/ https://thenerdsofcolor.org/2021/04/22/the-true-story-behind-the-conjuring-the-devil-made-me-do-it/ https://creepycatalog.com/creepy-details-from-the-real-life-devil-made-me-do-it-case-featured-in-the-conjuring-3/~~ https://www.newsweek.com/conjuring-3-devil-made-me-do-true-story-demonic-murder-1476782 Special thanks, again, to our listener Lesley for her help in this research! We appreciate you! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Tue, June 29, 2021
Episode 50: Belle Gunness
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! The Black Widow, The Lady Bluebeard, Belle Gunness. Whatever you want to call her, she's said to have killed upwards of 40 men. What's her deal? Find out on this episode of Queers for Fears. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Tue, June 22, 2021
Episode 49: Burial Practices with special guest, a fly
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Ellie chats about the history of burial practices and why we as a society are so afraid of death. The origins of some of our culture's traditions to mourn the dead are also discussed. Sources: Smoke Gets in Your Eyes and Other Lessons from the Crematory by Caitlin Doughty Support us: queersforfears.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Tue, June 15, 2021
From the Patreon Vault: Cannibals
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Hello everybody! Abby and Ellie were both super busy this past week or so and decided to release this older Patreon Episode to all of you! Abby discusses a brief history of cannibals and then takes slightly deeper dives into 3 cannibals: Issei Sagawa, The Kentucky Cannibal and Armin Miewes. Since it's a Patreon episode we're a bit sillier than usual, we hope you enjoy it and sign up at patreon.com/queersforfearspodcast at the tier you're most excited about! Thanks for listening and see you next week! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Wed, June 09, 2021
Episode 48: Mirrors
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Abby walks through a brief history of mirrors, superstitions surrounding mirrors, creepy mirror games and mirrors in horror movies. Why are they so darn creepy to us? Find out in this episode of Queers for Fears. Support Us: www.queersforfears.com patreon.com/queersforfearspodcast Sponsors: Bruush: Save 15% with promo code POD15 using this link: https://bit.ly/3xe5g7S Sources: Wikipedia https://www.cnn.com/2013/02/22/tech/social-media/apparently-this-matters-haunted-mirror/index.html http://hauntedattractiononline.com/haunted-mirrors-world/ https://www.bustle.com/articles/180548-12-creepy-mirror-games-to-play-when-you-just-want-to-freak-yourself-out https://www.fandango.com/movie-photos/top-11-horror-movie-mirrors-789 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Wed, June 02, 2021
Movisode 15: Things Heard and Seen & The Murder of Cathleen Krauseneck
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! It's the first week of the month so that means it's a movisode, everybody! In this episode, Ellie discusses the new thriller straight-to-streaming-service Things Heard and Seen starring Amanda Seyfried and James Norton. Then Abby discusses the inspiration for the film: the author's spooky ghost stories in her own farmhouse and the murder of Cathleen Krauseneck one cold February in 1982. Her husband, 37 years later in 2019 was indicted on second degree murder charges, but there are many folks that doubt his involvement. Find out more on this episode of Queers for Fears! Support us: queersforfears.com for social media, blog posts, our merchandise and more patreon.com/queersforfearspodcas t to keep the laughs and research going! Support our Sponsor: Bruush https://bit.ly/3xe5g7S Movie: Things Heard and Seen (2021) Abby's Sources: Wikipedia https://krauseneck.com/about-us/ https://people.com/crime/1982-ax-murder-of-n-y-mom-went-unsolved-for-nearly-40-years-but-now-her-husband-is-charged/ The New York Times: WOMAN, 29, FOUND SLAIN WITH AX IN HER HOME IN ROCHESTER SUBURB (1982) https://abcnews.go.com/US/husband-charged-1982-ax-killing-wife-chief-calls/story?id=66935195 https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2020/01/29/killer-claimed-he-killed-cathy-krauseneck-brighton-husbands-attorneys-claim-court-filing/4552446002/ https://www.elle.com.au/news/netflix-things-heard-and-seen-true-story-25161 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Wed, May 26, 2021
Episode 47: May Combisode: The Last Woman Executed in England and Historic Fires
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! In this episode, Abby and Ellie’s witty banter includes but is not limited to: this school year lasting forever, firefighting, being sweaty, and so on. Then, Abby dives into the sad story of Ruth Ellis, a woman who was discriminated against for being 1. A woman, 2. “Lower Class” and 3. A sex-worker. Ruth, who struggled with abusive relationships with men, snapped one night. Her story is a sad tale for women everywhere. CW for pregnancy loss and suicide. Finally, Ellie discusses some historic fires, their failures, and the safety measures that we now have in place as a result of these terrifying tragedies. CW for death of children. Check us out and find our MERCH: queersforfears.com Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/queersforfearspodcast Sponsors: Revolution Beauty: https://bit.ly/2RKFGY8 codePODGO20 Sources: Abby: Wikipedia Ruth Ellis: the Murder Case We Can’t Forget, published by The Guardian 2018 by Duncan Campbell Murder Maps Season 3, Episode 4: Ruth Ellis Ellie: Wikipedia The presentations of her peers --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Wed, May 19, 2021
Episode 46: The Mysterious Death of Maria Marta Garcia Belunce
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! After Abby and Ellie talk about the plights of fire academy training, teaching during the longest school year known to man and "adulting" nonsense (looking at you, Comcast Customer Support and the Department of Motor Vehicles) Abby dives in to the mysterious death of Maria Marta, an upper class Argentine woman who died in October of 2002. At first, it seemed like a terrible accident: a woman slipped, hit her head and fell in the bath tub. But how could she have slipped if her tennis shoes were still on? And why was she fully dressed if she was getting ready to take her Sunday afternoon bath? Oh yeah, and then there was a fake death certificate, cleaning up the crime scene too early and not following with the doctor's advice to call the police for this so-called "accident." Was this death really a terrible accident or a gruesome murder? And if it was, who could have murdered a sweet, charitable woman in a gated community? Find out on this week's episode of Queers for Fears Check out our website, purchase merch, or make a one time donation here: www.queersforfears.com Support Us: patreon.com/queersforfearspodcast Sponsors: PODGO: podgo.co Sources: The documentary Quien mato a Maria Marta? (Who Killed Maria Marta?) Evidence, trial documents, and media coverage: https://casobelsunce.blogspot.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Tue, May 11, 2021
Episode 45: Cryptids Part III
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Well, well, well, dear listeners. Abby and Ellie are doing Cryptids Part III! Before we dive in to creepy crawlers, we discuss driving the "wee-woo" truck, and an unfortunate Driver's Education circumstance involving a sighting of a possible cryptid (???). Then, with a dash of off-brand genitalia (grab a bucket and a mop, everyone) and some standard QFF tangents, we discuss cryptids, including, but not limited to: the Oklahoma Octopus (and why real Octopus are so dang creepy). the Lake Worth Monster and the Ozark Howler. Support and Follow Us: www.queersforfears.com https://linktr.ee/queersforfears Merch (our totally awesome T-shirts!): https://www.etsy.com/shop/Queersforfearspod One-Time Donation: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/queersforfears Sponsors: Brüush: For 15% off your purchase, go here and enter code POD15: Brüush Discount Link Our Patreon: patreon.com/queersforfears Sources: Wikipedia Lost Tapes Season 1, Episode 5 Scientific American Blog The Birch Aquarium Ozark Howler Verse by Rufus Grey Ozark Howler Blog The podcast H2OMG --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Tue, May 04, 2021
Movisode 14: House of Wax (2005) and Madame Tussauds Wax Museum
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Abby and Ellie haven't seen each other for a WHILE in this episode, which is why our witty banter and updates last until about the 17:00 mark. Ellie discusses a hilarious fire chief and Abby whines about a short summer vacation that feels so far away. There's something for everyone in this episode: movie trivia, a roadkill pit?!, a throwback 2009 Folger's Coffee Commercial, some French Revolution history, and so much more we can't cram it all into the show notes! Due to a misread text, Abby had to watch this travesty twice in two days so she considers herself an expert on the topic. Abby and Ellie discuss the big 2005 vibes of House of Wax. Juicy Couture velour sweat suits, Chad Michael Murry miscast as a brother instead of a boyfriend, Jared Padelecki pre Supernatural, Disturbed and My chemical Romance on the soundtrack, and more. Then, Abby discusses the bloody history of Madame Toussad and her Wax Museum. We also, of course, in true QFF fashion, discuss the controversies that surround them: the royal family wax figures, whitewashed Beyonce, and an inaccurate depiction of Nicki Minaj just to name a few. Enjoy the spooky vibes and comedic relief we offer in this movisode and don't burn the house down when you stream House of Wax! Support Us: patreon.com/queersforfearspodcast Follow QFF on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/queersforfears Sponsors: PODGO.CO https://www.podcastwithoutanaudience.com/ Sources: House of Wax (2005) Wikipedia IMDB https://www.madametussauds.com/ Mental Floss Time Magazine --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Tue, April 27, 2021
Episode 44: The Doomsday Clock and Carl Wanderer
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Happy Combisode Day, dear listeners! This month, Ellie discusses her firefighting academy updates and then Abby talks about some good old fashioned Amish cookin'. From there, Ellie talks about her fear of impending doom by chatting about the history and timeline of the Doomsday Clock. Then, Abby talks about Chicago's first John Doe case, in which a man went back on his deal with a stranger resulting in a triple homicide. Find out why this bizarre crime was committed and whether or not humans will be the reason for their own downfall (spoiler alert: probably) on this episode of Queers for Fears! Links to our social media, website, and more: https://linktr.ee/queersforfears Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/queersforfearspodcast Sponsors: Baxter Blue https://baxterblueglasses.pxf.io/c/2544961/1031264/11471 The Podcast: Haunt Her? I Barely Know Her! https://linktr.ee/Hauntheribarelyknowher --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Tue, April 20, 2021
Episode 43: The Acid Bath Murders (John George Haigh) feat. Marvin
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Ellie, Marvin and Ellie unironically discuss soap for a while before we dive into a terrible bath (sorry, we couldn't resist). Abby's back at it again with the serial killer John Haigh, who killed 6-9 people in London during the 1940s. Haigh grew up with strict, religious parents and went against their fire and brimstone lectures because he never got caught in petty crimes. He escalated...quickly murdering people for their money to support his champagne taste on no budget and a bad gambling habit. Ellie and Marvin, of course, make their comments on the side about John, his life and his....hm...creative? Disgusting? Terrifying? Way of disposing of his victims (spoiler alert, in acid). What led to his downfall? Then, Marvin brings us home with some creepy politicians and their...circumstantial evidence of acid baths...As one does. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/queersforfearspodcast Our Website, Socials, Merch, and More: https://linktr.ee/queersforfears Sponsors: Baxter Blue Glasses (click here!) Featured Podcast: Morning Cup of Murder Abby's Sources: Wikipedia Murderpedia Murder Maps Season 3, Episode 2 The podcast Time Suck (Episode 216) with Dan Cummins --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Tue, April 13, 2021
Episode 42: Modern Day Vampires
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Abby and Ellie do typical midwestern stuff and talk about the weather. Ellie talks about firefightin' and Abby talks about some remote learning and graduate school frustrations. Then, Ellie explains Modern Day Vampires, these are real people who have cravings for consuming blood. Then we come to the conclusion that, hey, as long as everything is healthy and consensual, live your truth on this episode of Queers for Fears. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/queersforfearspodcast Our Website, Socials and more: https://linktr.ee/queersforfears Ellie's Sources: John Edgar Browning, who has done fieldwork with vampires in NOLA and Buffalo; DJ Williams, sociology prof at ID State, and Merticus of AVA --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Tue, April 06, 2021
Movisode 13: The Invisible Man (2020) and The Invisible Boy
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Ellie and Abby discuss the 2020 movie "The Invisible Man" starring Elizabeth Moss and what scares them about the movie and toxic relationships. Then, Abby lightens the mood with a "possession" of sorts from the 1950s in Manila in which a 13 year old boy was said to be able to disappear and reappear seemingly at will. CW for abuse and suicide. If you are in an abusive situation, please contact the Domestic Violence hotline at: 800.799.SAFE or visit thehotline.org Sources: The Invisible Man (2020) And That's Why We Drink Podcast, Episode #178 The Bizarre Case of the Teleporting Boy in Manila mysteriousuniverse.org The Invisible Boy Documentary by Lester Sumrall youtube.com Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/queersforfearspodcast Our Website: https://queersforfears567271273.wordpress.com/ Sponsors: SkinStore: 20% of your next purchase by using the code POD that's code P-O-D for 20% off your next purchase at skinstore.com/pod.list Make sure to check out, review, and follow our friends at Don't Look Under the Internet podcast! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Tue, March 30, 2021
Episode 41: Junji Ito and The Survival Story of Victoria Cilliers
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! We're back at it again everybody! This episode we TURNT UP (does anyone say that anymore?) to celebrate our one year podiversary and celebrated being able to record safely in person together for the first time in six whole months. Ellie discusses the work of the Japanese manga horror artist and writer Junji Ito and Abby discusses one woman's skydiving experience. It was a horrible accident...or was it? Honorable mentions to our guest stars Jack and Marvin and our tangents on wisdome teeth and South African accents (just listen if you don't get it). Find out more on this episode of Queers for Fears! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Tue, March 23, 2021
Episode 40: We'll Never Be Royals: Racism and Controversies in the Royal Family
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Oh boy, dear listeners. We really went hard in the paint on this meaty episode (Abby's trying to make "meatisode" a thing, but Ellie isn't buying it). Abby and Ellie discuss it all- from the monarchy's relationship with Nazis to 'Megxit'! Our topics include some royal controversies, scandals, the media's treatment of the royal family, Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton and how the monarchy is.... *checks notes* bad... due to it being founded on imperialism and racist ideologies. Even Fergie isn't safe from our eyebrow raising and banter. So fill your cup and add one lump or two and join us at this spill-the-tea party on this episode of Queers for Fears! Vote for Jackie's book "Win, Lose, or Rain" here!: https://tinyurl.com/ysvzk7ee Support us on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/queersforfearspodcast Check out our website here: https://queersforfears567271273.wordpress.com/ Sources Used: Wikipedia Bbc.com Cheatsheet.com huffingtonpostUK Aljazeera Observer.com Insider.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Tue, March 16, 2021
Episode 39: We're Gonna Party like it's 1518: The Dancing Plague
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! In this episode Ellie talks about her firefighter exam and Abby talks about how much she misses dancing at the club. Then, Abby does a dive into the 16th century plague called The Dancing Plague or The St. Vitus Plague and how messed up it was that people danced until they died. But why? Find out in this episode of Queers for Fears! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Tue, March 09, 2021
Episode 38: Cephalo-phore a Good Time, Call on Your Favorite Martyred Saint
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Get ready for some bad jokes and heresy, dear listeners! In this episode, Ellie talks about cephalophores (AKA headless saints) and we are grossed out. Which cephalophore is your favorite? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Wed, March 03, 2021
Moviesode 12: The Leprechaun
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! What's luckier than finding a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow? When your favorite podcast watches 1993's "The Leprechaun" so you don't have to! Come for the L.A. Gear sneakers, stay for Warwick Davis roasting Jennifer Aniston et al. while skateboarding. Plus some actual leprechaun lore - turns out they're neither particularly attached to green, nor prone to pogo-sticking people in the lungs. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Sat, February 27, 2021
Episode 37: An Olde Timey Murder and The End of the World
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! In our February combisode Abby talks about the 19th century murderer and conwoman Kate Webster while Ellie breaks down instances the apocalypse was discussed in history and/or supposed to happen and spoiler alert, didn't, at least for us. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Tue, February 16, 2021
Episode 36: Ouija Boards
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Ellie goes through the history of Ouija Boards, famous times that they were used and Abby tries her hardest to distract her. Mass-marketed toy or communication tool with the dead? You decide, on this episode of Queers for Fears. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Tue, February 09, 2021
Episode 35: A Refreshing Lawsuit
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Abby takes a break from true crime and covers the history of a popular soda brand and a whole big trial they went through to get rid of an ingredient, but not the one you're probably thinking of! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Thu, February 04, 2021
Welcome to Queers for Fears!
Welcome to the QFF Family! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Tue, February 02, 2021
Moviesode 11: Lovely Molly
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Abby and Ellie really wanted to talk about "The Devils" (1973) but do not trust themselves to pirate it properly, so instead, we found a possession flick neither of us had seen before: 2012's "Lovely Molly." Plus, Abby talks about a "real-life" possession story - and what each of us means by those scare quotes. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Tue, January 26, 2021
Episode 34: Combisode: the Lipstick Killer and Haunted Asylums
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Abby and Ellie discuss another famous Chicago crime, the Lipstick Killer, and talk about what we really talk about, when we talk about haunted asylums. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Tue, January 19, 2021
Episode 33: Leopold & Loeb - Part 2
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Ellie and Abby continue their deep dive into one of the most famous crimes in Chicago history. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Tue, January 12, 2021
Episode 32:Leopold & Loeb - Part 1
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! It wasn't until 1988 that a Northwestern University archivist realized that the law school had, at some point, been given a treasure trove of primary source documents - including the original ransom note - from one of Chicago's most famous crimes, committed in 1924. Ninety-seven years on, the names Leopold & Loeb ("the original affluenza teens" - Abby) are familiar to anyone with an interest in true crime or Chicago history. In this episode, Ellie begins her deep dive into the murder of Bobby Franks, drawing from author Nina Barrett's exhaustive 2018 book on the Northwestern archive materials, "The Leopold and Loeb Files." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Tue, January 05, 2021
Moviesode 10: The Boy II
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Abby and Ellie discuss "Brahms: the Boy II" (how did they get Katie Holmes and Ralph Ineson for this??) and, more importantly, some real-life "haunted" dolls (including one doll who is not haunted in the sense of "ghost-containing" but in the sense of "has seen some shit"). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Tue, December 29, 2020
Episode 31: Snow Hags, Sanatoriums, and Staten Island: a combisode
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! In a rare role-reversal, Ellie discusses a possible serial killer (to be fair, she thought the documentary she watched was about an urban legend) and Abby talks about personifications of wintriness in folklore from around the world (to be fair, extreme cold is also a serial killer, after a fashion). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Tue, December 22, 2020
Episode 30: Merry Cryptsmas and Happy New Queers
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! This episode has everything: unintelligible growling, rude horses with wine bottles for eyes, mad lads licking things, sacks of unsettlingly mysterious ashes, helicopter-assisted goatnapping, oddly relatable witches, drunk people setting things on fire, original Christmas music by Abby, and a partridge in a pear tree.* Happy holidays from QFF, and we hope you enjoy our Christmas Cryptids episode as much as we enjoyed making it. (*partridge in a pear tree sold separately) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Tue, December 15, 2020
Episode 29: Scream Queens
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Abby and Ellie talk about the history of scream queens and final girls in horror, plus why Debbie Rochon needs a girlfriend. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Tue, December 08, 2020
Episode 28: The List Family Murders
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Ever since Ellie heard what this episode is about, she's been wondering, "where does a guy who killed his whole family get off being a sanctimonious prick?" Abby has all the answers this week on the Queers for Fears podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Tue, December 01, 2020
Moviesode 9: Better Watch Out
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Abby and Ellie tricked themselves into watching a Christmas horror movie that started out as a rated-R "Home Alone" and turned into a teenage "Funny Games." We've got Final Girls, Toxic Masculinity, Are the Heteros Okay?, and - is that the upsettingly hot guy from Stranger Things? A very merry moviesode to you. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Tue, November 24, 2020
Episode 27: Combosode: Sir Elvis? And, Arthur Conan Doyle has Opinions again (ugh)
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Abby and Ellie discuss the unsolved murder of the Grimes sisters in 1950s Chicago and ghost ships from throughout time and space. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Tue, November 17, 2020
Episode 26: Creepypasta and the Slenderman Stabbing feat. Marvin!
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Abby, Ellie, and Marvin talk about the origins of creepypasta and the 2014 stabbing allegedly inspired by the King of Web Scares™, Slenderman. CW for violence against a child, and brief mentions of (fictional) suicide. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Tue, November 10, 2020
Episode 25: Spooky Ohio - with Marvin!
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Abby and Ellie are joined by special guest Marvin ("Terrible, Just Terrible," "Working Week," and "Midwest Nightmare") for some spooky Ohio history, courtesy of their adventures with the Cleveland Area Paranormal Society. We also talk about lucid dreams, Steve Buscemi, and that one Bass Pro Shop that looks like a pyramid, because — you know what, you'd better just listen to the episode, probably. CW for brief mention of suicide. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Tue, November 03, 2020
Moviesode 8: Orphan
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Abby and Ellie discuss the 2009 film "Orphan," as well as some real-life stories of orphans who were not what they seemed. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Tue, October 27, 2020
Episode 24: The Vampire of Dusseldorf
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Abby and Ellie discuss German serial killer Peter Kuerten, who was not a real vampire but honestly sounds way worse. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Tue, October 20, 2020
Episode 23: The Lottery Curse
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Abby and Ellie discuss misfortunes that befall people who won the lottery, featuring cyanide, scammers, and swords (500 of them). CWs for substance abuse/mention of OD and intimate partner violence (right after the ad, for about 7 minutes). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Tue, October 13, 2020
Episode 22: Jim The Builder, a Hometown Piece of Shit, and Ellie as Scrooge McDuck
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Abby and Ellie are joined by Wayne and Ashley from Slay Queens Podcast for a combosode featuring gay house-flipper ghosts, lesbian vampires, and the last guy on earth who ever should have been hired as an orderly. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Tue, October 06, 2020
Moviesode 7: Antebellum
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Abby and Ellie review "Antebellum" starring Janelle Monáe, which Ellie has been waiting to see for-approximately-ever. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Sat, October 03, 2020
Episode 21: Could it be?? Ruckis Part 3! A bonus episode for... thee.
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Abby and Ellie finally wrap up the Rucki family saga, for real this time, we promise. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Tue, September 29, 2020
Episode 20: Combisode: Some Hitmen NOT found on Yelp, a Hitchhiking Nun and Eunuch, and a Deal with the Devil (With special guest, Jackie!)
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! In September's Combisode Abby, Ellie, and special guest Jackie discuss the Patty Columbo scandal, vanishing hitchhiker urban legends, and the intersection of history and mythology in blues music. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Tue, September 22, 2020
Episode 19: The Disappearance of Samantha and Gianna Rucki - Part 2
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Abby and Ellie continue their deep dive into the Rucki disappearance, featuring People Behaving Badly in Court. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Tue, September 15, 2020
Episode 18: The Disappearance of Samantha and Gianna Rucki - Part 1
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Abby and Ellie discuss the contentious battle for - and subsequent disappearance of - the Rucki sisters. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Tue, September 08, 2020
Episode 17: Listen to This Episode, or Suffer My Curse
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Abby and Ellie talk mummies, mythos, and magic - particularly King Tut's "Curse." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Tue, September 01, 2020
Movisode 6: The Boy and Daniel LaPlante
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Creepy dolls and living in walls - that's what this episode is made of! Spoilers ahead! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Tue, August 25, 2020
Episode 16: Combisode: A Serious Bad Thing that Happened and a Scooby Doo Episode
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Abby walks through the Alphabet Murders in the early 70s in New York and Ellie discusses haunted artwork in this second combisode we've made! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Tue, August 18, 2020
Episode 15: NPFO: The Alt-Right in Punk Music Scenes
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Ellie describes how Neo-Nazis have affected music scenes past and present in this real life horror episode of QfF. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Tue, August 11, 2020
Episode 14: The Winchester Mystery House
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! We discuss Sarah Winchester and her elegant 24,000 square foot home in this episode of QfF. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Wed, August 05, 2020
Episode 5: Stupid Safety Tips
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Ellie and I serve up hot takes on victim blaming, rape culture, and chain emails threatening terrible "what-if" scenarios. Trigger Warning: sexual assault, rape, and date rape drugs are discussed in this episode.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Tue, August 04, 2020
Movisode 5: The Lodge
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! SPOILERS IN EPISODE! Trigger/content warning for assault and suicide. In this episode we discuss the 2019 film The Lodge as well as three other suicide cults. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Tue, July 28, 2020
Episode 14: Combo-Episode: A Bunch of Eyeballs and a Magician's Six Pack
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! It's a new format! For this episode both of us did research on a topic the other one doesn't know anything about! Our first combo episode: lesbian incestuous killas and a famous magician. Enjoy this episode of spookiness! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Tue, July 21, 2020
Episode 13: Astrology and Tarot: A History and a Mini-Reading
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! We walk through a history of astrology and tarot. We even read the charts of the lovely hosts and listeners of this podcast! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Tue, July 14, 2020
Patreon Bonisode Sample Content: Carl Tanzler and His Corpse Bride
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Abby describes the creepy hobbies of Carl Tanzler in this Patreon Sample content! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Tue, July 07, 2020
Episode 12: The Satanic Panic, Satanic Ritual Abuse and the Exonerated San Antonio Four
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! In this episode we go over a quick history of the Satanic Panic of the 1980s and 1990s, Satanic Ritual Abuse and a few cases that cite it, but most specifically, the San Antonio Four case that wove together both the Satanic Panic and homophobia in a successful effort to wrongfully convict four women in Texas of abuse. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Tue, June 30, 2020
Moviesode 4: Cabin in the Woods and Horror Tropes
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Abby and Ellie discuss "Cabin in the Woods" and horror tropes! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Wed, June 24, 2020
Episode 11: La llorona, el chupacabras y el cucuy, oh my!
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! In this episode we discuss three Latinx legends and their (possible?) origin stories! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Sun, June 21, 2020
Episode 10: Joseph Vacher Part 2 Electric Booga-deux
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Sorry for delay, Abby had to go and MOVE and didn't have time for editing. This is part two to our Joseph Vacher, "The French Ripper" case. CW; child sexual assault and death, sexual assault, violence and murder. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Tue, June 09, 2020
Movisode 3: The Amityville Horror (2005)
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! We talk about the DeFeo family, the Lutz family and the claims of the haunting at 112/108 Ocean Drive as well as the 2005 horror flick. **We had some issues with the episode not starting from the beginning when first published, so if you feel like you got dropped in medias res, try again** --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Tue, May 26, 2020
Episode 9: Joseph Vacher Part I (Un)
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! We discuss the "French Ripper" Joseph Vacher. TW: Suicide and self harm, sexual assault and rape, child murder and sexual assault. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Tue, May 19, 2020
Episode 8: Cryptids Part I
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Ellie, Abby and a SPECIAL MYSTERY GUEST!!! Discuss well-known and lesser known cryptids alike. Then, they create an imaginary battle royale cryptid bracket and see which one would come out on top. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Tue, May 12, 2020
Episode 7: Creepy Critters Rodent Edition
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! We talk about where some of the horrors of rodents could have come from and share some personal anecdotes about our rodentspierences. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Tue, May 05, 2020
Movisode #3: Bad Ben and our Supernatural Experiences
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! WARNING: The audio in this episode is ROUGH, so if that bothers you, check out our episodes around episode 13 or so! Bad Ben spoilers in episode! We discuss the indie Bad Ben film series in detail and talk about some spooky stuff that has happened to us. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Wed, April 29, 2020
Episode 6: The Gee Family Murders
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! WARNING: The audio in this episode is ROUGH, so if that bothers you, check out our episodes around episode 13 or so! Ellie and Abby walk through the brutal murders of 5 out of 6 family members in Beason, Illinois with motives that are unclear. TW: child death. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Thu, April 16, 2020
Episode 4: John Wayne Gacy (Part 2)
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! WARNING: The audio in this episode is ROUGH, so if that bothers you, check out our episodes around episode 13 or so! We discuss the victims and trial of John Wayne Gacy at length in this episode. TW for homophobic language (it's pretty censored but still there) and transphobic language at the end of the episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Tue, April 14, 2020
Episode 3: John Wayne Gacy Part I
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! WARNING: The audio in this episode is ROUGH, so if that bothers you, check out our episodes around episode 13 or so! Contractor. Politician. Clown. Monster. John Wayne Gacy killed more than thirty young men in the Chicagoland area in the 1970s. But is this a simple case of insanity? Or is he just as evil and calculating as everyone claims and how does the argument of nature vs. nurture weave itself into this? Find out on this episode of: Queers for Fears Trigger Warning: sexual assault, rape, torture and murder are discussed as well as homophobia and transphobia. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Tue, April 07, 2020
Movisode 2: Pontypool and Epidemics
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! WARNING: The audio in this episode is ROUGH, so if that bothers you, check out our episodes around episode 13 or so! We discuss the movie Pontypool and epidemics (the AIDS Crisis, the Spanish Flu, COVID 19 and the Bubonic Plague) at length. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Tue, March 31, 2020
Episode 2: The Fall River Cult Murders
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! WARNING: The audio in this episode is ROUGH, so if that bothers you, check out our episodes around episode 13 or so! What do Massachusetts, the woods, and Satanic cults have in common? MURDER is the answer. Trigger Warning: graphic torture, murder, and sexual assault and rape are discussed in this episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Tue, March 24, 2020
Episode 1: St. Joseph's Catholic Orphanage
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! WARNING: The audio in this episode is ROUGH, so if that bothers you, check out our episodes around episode 13 or so! We go through the history and horrors of this orphanage in small-town Burlington, Vermont, whose doors remained open for 120 years. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Tue, March 17, 2020
Movisode 1: Bad Match: A Movie Discussion and Bad Dates
Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! WARNING: The audio in this episode is ROUGH, so if that bothers you, check out our episodes around episode 13 or so! Spoilers of Bad Match in episode. Abby and Ellie also discuss their worst dates. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/support Support the show
Wed, March 11, 2020
Queers for Fears (Trailer)
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