Low Expectations

On this episode of The Low Expectations Podcast, we dive into two of the most unsettling and iconic paranormal cases in U.S. history. First, we explore the eerie 1955 encounter known as the Goblins of Kentucky, where a rural family claimed to battle mysterious, glowing creatures in a night of terror. Then, we dissect the Abduction in New Hampshire—the chilling tale of Betty and Barney Hill, whose 1961 alien abduction experience became the first widely publicized case in America.Whether you’re a

In this spine-tingling episode of The Low Expectations Podcast, we crack open the Cryptid Files to explore two legendary monsters that have haunted local folklore for generations.First up: the Jersey Devil—a winged, horned creature said to lurk in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey, terrorizing travelers and leaving behind decades of reported sightings. Then we head to 1952 West Virginia, where the Flatwoods Monster, a towering alien-like figure with glowing eyes and a metallic dress, allegedly

In one of the most disturbing—and truly unhinged—moments in Church history, Nicole and Lyndsay dig up the grisly details of the Cadaver Synod, the 9th-century spectacle where a dead pope was exhumed and put on trial. Yes, you read that right: they dug him up, dressed him in papal robes, and dragged his corpse into court.🧠 This episode of The Low Expectations Podcast dives into the power struggles, paranoia, and papal pettiness that led to one of the Catholic Church’s darkest and most surreal

In this hilariously petty episode of The Low Expectations Podcast, Nicole and Lyndsay shine a spotlight on some of history’s most ridiculous grudges—the kind that involve birds, bread, and epic blunders that make high school drama look tame.🦤 From a military operation defeated by flightless birds to wars ignited over pastries, we uncover the pettiest reasons powerful people have gone to battle, held a grudge, or just thrown history into chaos.🥐 In this episode, you’ll hear about:The Great Emu War:

On this explosive episode of The Low Expectations Podcast, Nicole and Lyndsay dive wings-first into one of the weirdest wartime weapons you’ve probably never heard of: Project X-Ray, the U.S. military’s top-secret plan to weaponize bats with bombs during World War II.💣 From flaming bats to failed tests that burned down a base (oops), this historical deep-dive uncovers the bizarre science, the questionable logic, and the downright nightmare fuel behind one of America's strangest military

What do The Shawshank Redemption, a ghost cat, and a prisoner who escaped in 1959 and wasn’t caught until 2015 have in common? They all call the Ohio State Reformatory home.In this episode of Low Expectations, we take you inside one of the most haunted prisons in America—a place packed with paranormal activity, dark history, prison reform gone wrong, and more than 200 recorded deaths. From Ghost Adventures to actual inmate horror stories, the Reformatory is more than a creepy backdrop—it's a

Step aside, Annabelle. This week on Low Expectations, we dive into the chilling tale behind the infamous doll — a story even Ed and Lorraine Warren left out. In "More Than a Doll: The Story the Warrens Didn’t Want Told," we uncover the darker, lesser-known origins of the real haunted doll and the secrets buried with it. Was it truly evil, or just misrepresented for Hollywood’s sake?Join us as we peel back the layers of myth, manipulation, and mystery in this spooky, investigative episode

In this episode, we’re taking you into the chilling, haunted halls of the Athens Lunatic Asylum—where the line between the living and the dead gets blurry. From restless spirits to ghostly encounters that might just make you feel too comfortable (hello, ghostly snuggles?), we explore the eerie tales that have kept this place in the paranormal spotlight. Join us as we uncover the darker history of one of the most notorious asylums in America and dive into the mysterious hauntings that still linger