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Chambers of the Occult

We’re Kai and J: two friends, paranormal fanatics, and real-life tour guides at the Winchester Mystery House. Our day jobs have us wandering ghost-filled hallways and by night, we explore the darker corners of the world’s true crime and supernatural stories.Each week, we dive into chilling murders, strange legends, and haunted histories, bringing our unique perspective from the halls of one of America’s most mysterious mansions. Expect eerie tales, our offbeat chemistry, and enough goosebumps to

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58:16

Old News Nonsense Vol. 14 – Bats, UFOs & Boiled...

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2025/05/08

Send us a textHold onto your spaghetti, folks. J and Kai are back with another chaotic crawl through the weirdest corners of old newspaper archives.We kick things off with a headline that makes Kai’s smile vanish in real time: A Bat in Her Stomach. Yes, you read that right. A woman allegedly carried a bat in her belly for seven years before emitting it... and that’s just the start of the body horror buffet.Then, it's a family food feud for the ages as a furious Italian shares her real meatball

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Xanax, Wine, and Whispers: The Death of Tamla Horsford

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2025/05/01

Send us a text This week on Chambers of the Occult, we’re joined by special guests Brent and Talia from Chillworthy for a crossover unlike any other where they take the wheel and guide us through one of the most chilling and controversial cases in recent true crime history: the death of Tamla Horsford. What was meant to be a casual adult slumber party with wine, football moms, and laughter ended in tragedy, and left a trail of questions no one seems eager to answer. Tamla, the only Black woma...

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EP# 37: Final Curtain Call & The Spotlight from the...

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2025/04/24

Send us a textThis week on Chambers of the Occult, we bring the curtain down on a killer's final act and light the fuse on one of the strangest cryptid encounters you’ve never heard of.J returns to center ring with Part Two of the chilling saga of Grady Stiles Jr., the infamous Lobster Boy. Now charged with murder, Grady’s life twists even further into spectacle and scandal. From courtroom manipulation to carnival revenge, this true crime tale takes its darkest turn yet. Abuse, betrayal, and a

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EP# 36: Under the Big Top and Under the Bed: Grady...

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2025/04/17

Send us a textThis week on Chambers of the Occult, we unravel two stories soaked in terror, one beneath the dazzling glow of carnival lights, and the other behind a child's bedroom door.J takes us deep into the twisted origin of Grady Stiles Jr., better known as Lobster Boy. From his 1937 birth in Pittsburgh to a family legacy steeped in ectrodactyly, abuse, and sideshow fame, Part One of this true crime chronicle is a haunting look at a boy raised for the stage but forged by violence. Behind

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EP# 35: Lost, found, and reborn: The Blair Adams...

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2025/04/10

Send us a textIn this episode of Chambers of the Occult, two stories from opposite sides of the world reveal haunting parallels in the search for truth, closure, and something beyond this life.Kai unravels the unsettling case of Blair Adams, a man who believed someone was after him. His erratic journey from Canada to Tennessee ended in a tragic and unexplained death. Why did he change his travel plans so drastically? Was he truly being followed—or was it a descent into psychological unraveling? And

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EP# 34 Death in the Tropics and Dread in the Trees:...

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2025/04/03

Send us a textIn this episode of Chambers of the Occult, J dives into Death in the Tropics—the terrifying true crime case of the Honolulu Strangler, Hawaii’s first known serial killer. Between 1985 and 1986, the island paradise of Oahu was rocked by the disappearances and murders of five women, beginning with Vicky Gale Purdy. The case remains unsolved, leaving behind a legacy of fear and mystery.Then, Kai takes us deep into Dread in the Trees, exploring some of the most haunted forests in the

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Old News Nonsense Vol. 13 – Clowns, Crimes, and Canines

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2025/03/27

Send us a textKai and J are back with more Old News Nonsense—and this volume is serving everything from shaggy dogs to sneaky clowns. To kick things off: the World's Ugliest Dog Contest—a heartwarming (and slightly hairy) celebration of pet adoption that proves beauty is in the eye of the bone-holder.From there, we zoom into Zimbabwe to talk about rhino dehorning—not as shady as it sounds, we promise. It’s all about conservation, not crime. Then, just when things get too serious, someone steals

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EP# 33 A Nation's Wake-Up Call: The Disappearances of...

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2025/03/20

Send us a textFor this special episode of Chambers of the Occult, we’re honored to be part of Podcasthon 2025, a powerful event bringing together over a thousand podcasts to support charities making a real impact. This year, we’re shining a light on the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)—an organization dedicated to finding missing children, fighting child exploitation, and supporting families in their darkest moments.In this episode, Kai covers the case of Etan Patz, the

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EP# 32: Cold Lies & Gold Ties: The Death of Caylee...

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2025/03/13

Send us a textIn this episode of Chambers of the Occult, Kai and J take you on a journey through two tales—one of heartbreak and deception, the other of mystery and legend.First, Kai delves into the case of Caylee Anthony, a little girl whose disappearance gripped the nation. With a mother whose ever-changing stories raised more questions than answers and a trial that left the public divided, this case remains one of the most controversial in true crime history. Was justice ever truly served, or did

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EP# 31 A Killers Glow & The Screaming House: O...

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2025/03/06

Send us a textIn this episode of Chambers of the Occult, we delve into two terrifying tales—one of a ruthless criminal whose reign of terror cast a red glow over Brazil and another of a house so horrifying that people refused to walk past it.First, J takes us into the dark streets of São Paulo, where a masked predator known as O Bandido da Luz Vermelha—The Red Light Bandit—terrorized the city. Inspired by Hollywood outlaws, this elusive criminal left a trail of burglaries, assaults, and murders

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EP# 30 Up in Smoke & Down in Hell: The Sodder...

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2025/03/02

Send us a textIn this episode of Chambers of the Occult, we delve into two unsettling mysteries that blur the line between the known and the unknown.First, Kai takes us back to Christmas Eve 1945, when a devastating fire consumed the Sodder family home in West Virginia. But when the embers cooled, an eerie question remained—where were the bodies of the five missing Sodder children? With suspicious circumstances, cryptic sightings, and a family refusing to accept the official story, this case has

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EP# 29 False Sirens and the Castle of Shadows: Caryl...

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2025/02/13

Send us a textIn this gripping episode, J and Kai take listeners from a controversial true crime case to one of Ireland’s most haunted castles.Have you ever heard the saying, “Justice is blind”? Well… sometimes, justice isn’t just blind—it’s bound, gagged, and shoved into the backseat of a moving car with no idea how it got there. J unpacks the chilling case of Caryl Chessman, the so-called Red Light Bandit, who terrorized post-war Los Angeles by impersonating a police officer, using a flashing red

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EP# 28 No Safe Place and Saloon Hauntings: The D.C....

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2025/02/06

On this episode we’re diving into two chilling tales—one of calculated terror, the other of lingering spirits.Kai starts us off with the harrowing true crime story of the D.C. Sniper Attacks, a killing spree that paralyzed Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia in the fall of 2002. Over the course of a month, two men transformed everyday activities—like pumping gas or walking through a parking lot—into moments of sheer terror. With victims chosen at random and fear gripping an entire region, the

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EP# 27 Criminal Masterminds and Cursed Shores: The...

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2025/01/29

On this episode of Chambers of the Occult, we're diving into two very different tales —one of calculated crime, the other of supernatural terror. J kicks things off with a breakdown of The Great Train Robbery of 1963, one of the most daring heists in British history. A band of clever criminals managed to stop a Royal Mail train in its tracks—literally—and walk away with millions. It was a heist so well-planned, it could have been straight out of a movie. But as we all know, fortune doesn’t

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EP# 26 Tracks of Tragedy and the Devil’s Trail:...

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2025/01/16

Welcome to the first episode of 2025! We’re kicking off the year with an emotionally charged true crime case and an eerie paranormal mystery that will leave you questioning reality.Kai starts us off with the heartbreaking story of Lauren McCluskey, a talented student-athlete whose life was tragically cut short by a system that failed to protect her. Through meticulous research, Kai delves into Lauren’s life, the events leading up to her untimely death, and the lessons we can all learn from this

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Old News Nonsense Vol. 12

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2025/01/02

In this episode, we’ve curated a delightful assortment of bizarre tales and historical oddities that will make you laugh, scratch your head, and possibly reconsider your life choices:Cucumber-Eating Cat: Meet the peculiar feline who turned down mice in favor of fresh cucumbers and squash, wreaking havoc on the farm’s vegetable supply. Move over Garfield—this cat’s diet is the real shocker.Santa’s Reindeer Wrangler: Grady Carothers took holiday spirit to new heights, wrangling reindeer across the

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EP# 25 Misguided Youth and Louisiana Spirits: The...

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2024/12/25

As the year comes to a close at Chambers of the Occult, we’re wrapping things up with two fascinating new stories to dive into.First, J takes us through the unsettling story of the Slender Man stabbing—a disturbing tale of how a creepy internet legend captured the minds of two young girls and led to an unthinkable crime against their best friend. We’ll unpack how a fictional character became something much darker and explore the ripple effects of this modern myth gone too far.Next, Kai walks us

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EP# 24 Dark Paths and Hollow Eyes: The horrors of...

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2024/12/19

In this episode of Chambers of the Occult, Kai delves into the twisted mind of Israel Keyes, a serial killer whose meticulous planning and nomadic lifestyle left a trail of terror across the United States. From his hidden "murder kits" to his shocking confessions, explore the darkness that fueled one of the most calculated killers in modern history.Then, J takes you into the eerie world of the Black-Eyed Kids, a mysterious and spine-chilling phenomenon that has haunted countless witnesses

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The Second Flame: Friday the 13th Campfire Stories

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2024/12/14

Gather 'round the fire once more, listeners! This Friday the 13th, Chambers of the Occult returns with a sequel to our spine-chilling special. In this bonus episode, we’re serving up even darker and more haunting tales to send shivers down your spine. Beware where you rest your head, for not all inns offer safe haven. Step cautiously among the dead, as their wake may be more alive than it seems. Face the creeping dread of the boogeyman, who waits patiently in the dark, and uncover the chilling

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EP# 23 Obsessions That Kill and Hauntings That Harm:...

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2024/12/06

In the first half of this episode, J unravels the haunting and tragic case of Dorothy Jane Scott, a 32-year-old single mother whose life took a terrifying turn in 1980. Dorothy had been receiving chilling phone calls from an unknown stalker who professed both love and murderous intent. On the night of May 28, 1980, Dorothy mysteriously vanished after taking a co-worker to the hospital. Hours later, her car was found burning in an alleyway, but Dorothy herself was gone. For years, her family endured

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