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PODCAST

Oddity Shop

Kara Perakovic and Zach Palmer

This podcast examines the oddities of the world...Cryptids to Conspiracies, Cults to Curiosities, Myths to Mysteries, and so much more! Stop by the shop, where the bizarre is always on sale... Each week your curators, Kara Perakovic and Zach Palmer will be opening the shop and sharing stories with you.

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All Episodes

37:55

Silent Roommates: Haunted by Phrogging Experiences

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2023/05/04

Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the Shop Kara tells us about the phenomenon of Phrogging, and how some people make a living jumping from pad to pad....Could yours be next?!We're going to delve into the unsettling world of phrogging - the practice of secretly living in someone else's home. From the innocuous to the sinister, phrogging can take many forms, and can be both dangerous and disturbing. In this Episode Kara tells us about the

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42:10

Captured by Aliens: The Bizarre Abduction of Betty...

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2023/04/27

Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the Shop Zach tells us the insane story of Betty and Barney Hill and the encounter with UFOsIn September 1961, Betty and Barney Hill were driving home to Portsmouth, New Hampshire, when they had a strange encounter with what they believed were extraterrestrial beings. The Hills reported missing two hours of time during their drive and experienced vivid and terrifying nightmares in the days following their encounter. In

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26:11

Beneath the Pillow: The Truth about the Tooth Fairy...

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2023/04/20

Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the Shop, Kara finally discovers where the tooth fair comes from...Or does she?Stop in and listen as Kara tells us about different cultures and their customs around the teeth their children lost. Hear a bit about the Native American, Chinese, and Viking traditions around losing teeth, and if you stick around, we have a great Folk Story from the French that may explain the origin of the tooth fairy, and its get a bit

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37:39

The Fresno Nightcrawler Enigma: Spooky Tales of the...

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2023/04/13

Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the Shop Zach Tells us all about haunted pants!Stop in and listen as Zach tells the short history of the Fresno Nightcrawlers, what we know about them, and we break down some Popular Theories ranging from Aliens, Cryptids, Cranes to Ghost Pants and Fungus! We dive a little into their takeover of Cryptozoology pop culture as well.References:1.

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37:03

Carnie Chaos: Chilling Tale of the Terrifying Cult at...

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2023/04/06

Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the Shop, Kara takes us to the carnival....One with a bit of a dark past, and tells us about the not so notorious Carnival cult, and the murder that got them busted.Stop by the shop, and grab a Satanist robe, or Maybe just some Lingerie, and listen as Kara delves into the dark past some Devil who just can't keep their mouth shut about a murder but still dream of starting a cult.References: Cryptid Merchandise? Head

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41:51

The Titanic Conspiracy: Myths and Legends Surrounding...

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2023/03/30

Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the Shop Zach tells us the brief history of the titanic, and breaks down some of the most prolific conspiracy theories that surround its great tragedy.Stop by the shop and hopefully you don't leave with a sinking feeling. Listen in as Zach breaks down theories from the Titanic not even sinking, to it being on fire for days, or possibly succumbing to an unlucky mummy on board! References:1.

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35:23

The Curse of Hex Hollow: Unveiling the Dark Secrets...

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2023/03/23

Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the Shop Kara tells us a tale of witchcraft, Fold Magic, Curses, Hexes, Potatoes.....AND MURDER.Stop by the shop and check out the strange tale. Hear as Kara explains a specific type of Magic called Pow-Wowing and how a Potato Farmer used it to help his community, until others meet with a local river witch who tells them the farmer had cursed them! They decide to break the curse and have trouble listening to rules.... And

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39:10

Calls from the Afterlife: Tales of Phantom Phone...

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2023/03/16

Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! In The shop this week, Zach tells us all about a well documented phenomena where people received calls from loved ones who have passed.Stop by the shop and check out our strange calls. Hear as Zach reads stories from Reddit, California, and from a famous author who have all received these kinds of calls. Between stories we discuss how the contact may occur and some real studies that have been done to figure out what exactly is going

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34:47

The Whitney Hotel: Legends of Detroit's Ghostly...

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2023/03/09

Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! In The shop this week, Kara tells us about the history and ghosts of a local Haunt, The Whitney in Detroit Michigan!The Doors are open, and oddities are up for grabs.. Tune in as Kara tells us about The Whitney family, who made their money from Lumber, and built one of the largest residences in all of Detroit...However, the family may have never left. To this day, patrons and employees of the Whitney see Apparitions, strange lights,

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40:21

The City of the Dead: Exploring the Mysteries of St....

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2023/03/02

Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! In The shop this week, Zach Tells us all about his Trip to the cemeteries of New Orleans.Stop by the shop, where this week, the dead are on sale. Zach recounts his trip to New Orleans, gives us some history on how the dead are cared for, the creole way, and Talks about a few residents of St. Louis # 1, Including: Homer Plessy, Marie Laveau, a celebrity who hasn't passed yet...And Possibly the infamous Delphine La Laurie.Reference

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36:08

1895 Rising Glen Road: The Mysterious Death of...

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2023/02/23

Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! In The shop this week, Kara tells us about the mysterious death of Brittany Murphy and her "Unlucky" home at 1895 Rising Glen Road.The Shops doors are open, and this week we head inside 1895 Rising Glen Road... The house that could have had an impact on the passing of Brittany Murphy and her partner! Was it the house? Reiki gone wrong? A Controlling Husband? Toxic Mold? We may never know the answer, but we discuss are

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40:28

The Circleville Letters: A Stalker's Reign of Terror...

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2023/02/16

Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! In The shop this week, Zach tells us the story of the Circleville letters.The shop is open and we've got some reading to do. For 20 years, the residents of Circleville received anonymous letters, spilling secrets and turning neighbors against each other. Now almost 50 years later the mystery is still unsolved, come listen to the tale, and be the next one to possibly try and solve the caseReference Shout Outs:1.

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30:29

Black Shuck: The Legend of England's Hell Hound

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2023/02/09

Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! In The shop this week, Kara tells us the story of a really cute dog that roams the English Countryside, and may have a penchant for blood!Our doors are open and Hell Hounds are for Sale this week. Kara relays the tale of Black Shuck and the havoc he wrecked on two churches in the 1500s. Also, we discuss gender and naming guides for these pups straight from Hell!Reference Shout

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37:33

Death and Treasure: Chilling Story of Fenn's Treasure...

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2023/02/02

Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! In The shop this week, Zach takes us on a treasure hunt, where he tells the Story of Forrest Fenn and his native treasure....And the tales of those lost along the wayStop by the shop, and hear the tale of the adventurous child, eccentric art collector, who wanted to leave a legacy. However, his legacy becomes shadowed by the mysterious deaths of some would be treasure hunters. Who knows, the treasure itself may be cursed!Reference

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38:44

Mystery Meat: Spooky Tales of Cannibalism and Flesh...

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2023/01/26

Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! In The shop this week, Kara tells us about an assortment of lovely people, who served up some wild dishes, that may be a little too familiar.....Tune in as Kara tells us all about people who have committed not only a horrible crime of murder or grave robbing, but then took it a couple steps forward and served up the meat to unsuspecting victims. Don't listen to this one during a meal, you may just lose your appetite. Anyone want

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43:03

The Toxic Lady: The Mysterious Death and History of...

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2023/01/19

Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! In The shop this week, Zach tells us the story of Gloria Ramirez, AKA, The Toxic Lady.Stop by the shop, and listen as Zach tells the tale of a woman suffering from Cancer, who on her final trip to the hospital, begins to make anyone who came into contact with her very sick. Some claim mass hysteria, others claim fumes in the air, but there may be something going on beneath the surface that science can actually explain.Reference Shout

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33:27

The Shadow Self: Exploring the Reality of the...

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2023/01/12

Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! In The shop this week, Kara tells us the creepy tells of those who have met their bizarre twins, and the misfortune that came to themTune in as Kara Explains 4 different cases of people who had been haunted by their own doppelgangers, Including Abraham Lincoln!, and how each person dealt with it. Some saw them as omens, others worked with them to write, and one lost over 19 jobs to...herself?Reference Shout Outs: Bustle.com Medium.com

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47:42

Buried Alive: Terrifying Tales of Premature Burials

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2023/01/05

Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! In The shop this week, Zach tells us horrible tales of people who were buried, well before they had passed on.Tune in as Zach Gives us the story of 4 famous cases of people who were buried alive. Along with those tales we will give you some history, methods to prevent premature burial, and what to do if you ever find yourself in the same situation!Reference Shout Outs:1. Encyclopedia.com2. Wikipedia.com3.

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40:01

The Dark Side of Garden Gnomes: Spooky Tales of...

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2022/12/29

Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! In The shop this week, Kara shares the terrifying tale of some not so innocent Garden Gnomes.Tune in as Kara tells us speaks about a family home in California, where each owner seems to run into the same creepy critter eating their fish, peering in their windows, and laughing throughout the night. These things can only be described as gnomish in nature. What do you think, Garden Gnomes come to life, Grays in a humanoid costume, or

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41:47

The Pollock Twins: The Eerie Story of Rebirth and...

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2022/12/22

Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! In The shop this week, Zach tells us about the Pollack Twins and their weird tie to their late siblings.Stop by the Shop and listen as Zach tells the history of the Pollack Family, and fills us in on the possible reincarnation that occurs. Do you think the Pollack Twins are reincarnated versions of their older sisters, or was their something more to the trauma that caused them to be convinced they were.Reference Shout Outs:1

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