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History Unhinged: Rainy Day Rabbit Holes

Rainy Day Rabbit Holes

Looking for a funny podcast that makes history wild, weird, and unforgettable? History Unhinged: Rainy Day Rabbit Holes is the best history podcast for fans of outrageous true stories, ridiculous history, and unfiltered humor—with the occasional dip into true crime. Hosts Shea and Jody dig up the strangest moments in American history, with a special love for the Pacific Northwest and the rest of Western North America. From haunted ghost towns and scandalous figures to bizarre

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78. The Bunny Apocalypse

History Unhinged: Rainy Day Rabbit Holes ·

2025/07/09

Rainy Day Rabbit Holes: Silly Summer Season — Napoleon vs. The Bunny Apocalypse Episode Summary:In this episode, we travel back to 1807, when Napoleon Bonaparte, the conqueror of Europe and master tactician, faced the most humiliating defeat of his career — at the paws of a swarm of ravenous rabbits. We explore how a grand hunting party meant to celebrate his triumph turned into slapstick chaos, why the bunnies charged, and whether this story was an elaborate piece of historical trolling.Topics

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78. The Bunny Apocalypse

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2025/07/09

In 1807 Napoleon Bonaparte might have been attacked by a swarm of cute little bunnies.

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History Unhinged-Rainy Day Rabbit Holes Trailer

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2025/07/03

A funny, unfiltered podcast exploring the strangest and most surprising stories from American history, especially the Pacific Northwest.

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Rainy Day Detour: Alien Romulus with Midday Movies

History Unhinged: Rainy Day Rabbit Holes ·

2025/07/02

Rainy Day Rabbit Holes Presents: Midday Musings – Alien: Romulus ReviewWe’re thrilled to feature an episode from Midday Musings with Stephen & Laura, one of our fellow shows in the Umbrella Podcast Collective!In this episode, Stephen and Laura break down the brand-new Alien: Romulus (2024), directed by Fede Alvarez (Don’t Breathe). This movie follows five indentured teen workers trying to escape a Weyland Corp mining colony, only to find themselves trapped on a derelict space station overrun by

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77. Fire In The Sky: The Travis Walton Incident

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2025/06/25

He vanished in a beam of light. When he came back, he said he’d been taken aboard a UFO. And that was just the beginning.In 1975, 22-year-old logger Travis Walton disappeared without a trace after a terrifying encounter with a UFO in the forests near Snowflake, Arizona. When he reappeared five days later, confused and frightened, he claimed he'd been taken aboard an alien craft. Was it the most credible alien abduction in U.S. history? Or an elaborate hoax designed to escape a failed logging

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Rainy Day Rabbit Holes Presents: Mysterious Pacific...

History Unhinged: Rainy Day Rabbit Holes ·

2025/06/18

Rainy Day Rabbit Holes Presents: Mysterious Pacific Northwest – The McMinnville UFO PhotosAs part of our Summer of Saucers celebration this June, we’re featuring an episode from Mysterious Pacific Northwest, one of our sister shows in the Umbrella Podcast Collective!In this episode, they explore the captivating story of the McMinnville UFO photographs, taken by Evelyn and Paul Trent in May 1950. These images became some of the most famous pieces of alleged extraterrestrial evidence, sparking global

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76. Sparky's Revenge-Maury Island Episode Part 3

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2025/06/11

In this final installment of our three-part conversation with filmmaker, lawyer, and legend-level storyteller Steve Edmiston, we’re diving deep into the most unhinged festival in the Pacific Northwest: the Men In Black Birthday Bash!We cover:👽 The wild origin story of the bash🐶 The heroic tale of Sparky the Dog and the upcoming disc dog tournament👑 Drag queens, trivia, and SNL-worthy cosplay🎟️ All the details you need to show up and how to win FREE tickets and exclusive swag!This episode is part

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Batsquatch with the Short Pour Podcast

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2025/06/07

What do you get when you mix craft beer, cryptids, and a whole lot of laughs? Shea from Rainy Day Rabbit Holes joins the Short Pour Podcast to drink Rogue Brewing’s Batsquatch IPA and unravel the juicy mysteries behind the legendary Bat Squatch.In this episode, Shea crashes the Short Pour Podcast to sip Batsquatch IPA and dive headfirst into Pacific Northwest cryptid lore. From the weed-fueled origin stories of Bat Squatch to tales of Skamania County’s Bigfoot protection laws, the conversation hops

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75. The First X-File: UFOs & FBI in 1947-Part 2...

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2025/06/04

The Maury Island Incident wasn’t just a weird UFO story — it was the first X-File, complete with FBI agents, bomber crashes, and shadowy Men in Black.In Part 2 of our conversation with filmmaker and historian Steve Edmiston, Shea and Jody pull you deep into the tangled webs of the Maury Island mystery. Why did J. Edgar Hoover take personal interest in a Washington state UFO case? What secrets were sealed away for 50 years? And was Fred Crisman a truth-teller or just a chaos-loving sociopath? Expect

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Bonus: Steve Edmiston on combat storytelling

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2025/05/31

A little behind the scenes bonus conversation we had with filmmaker and Maury Island expert Steve Edmiston. We chat about skepticism, how we create history, and the art of combat storytelling!Make sure to enter to win tickets to the Men In Black Birthday Bash, happening in Des Moines WA the weekend of June 20th! www.rainydayrabbitholes.comFind out more at https://mibbbfest.squarespace.com/Follow the Men In Black Birthday Bash on

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74. Maury Island Incident with Steve Edmiston

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2025/05/28

✨ UFOs, Men in Black, and Maury Island Mysteries (with Steve Edmiston) | Part 1 ✨ Summary:In this first episode of a three-part series, Shea and Jody sit down with filmmaker, lawyer, and UFO expert Steve Edmiston to uncover the wild story behind the Maury Island Incident — the Pacific Northwest’s own UFO conspiracy that helped birth the Men in Black legend! We dive into:👽 The strange events at Maury Island🕶️ How the term “flying saucer” started here in the PNW🎬 Steve’s short film The Maury Island

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73. Ghosts, Gays, & Gambling: Portland’s Crystal...

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2025/05/21

We’ve made some new pod besties, and they are just as spooky as we are!In this deliciously haunted crossover, we team up with Caitlyn and Cassie from PNW Haunts & Homicides to share ghost stories, history, and a healthy dose of shenanigans from Portland’s Crystal Hotel—a McMenamins property with a haunted, glamorous, and queer-friendly past.While staying at the Crystal Hotel to record our episode on Portland's infamous Shanghai Tunnels (check out Episode 69!), we couldn’t resist diving into the

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72. The Red Ghost of Arizona: A Desert Nightmare

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2025/05/14

💀 When Arizona settlers saw something stomping through the desert, draped in death and taller than a man, they did what any rational person would do—freak the hell out. This is the story of a ghost that haunted the West in the most unexpected way imaginable.In this episode of Rainy Day Rabbit Holes, Shea and Jody dive headfirst into one of the weirdest and creepiest ghost stories to come out of the Wild West. The “Red Ghost” terrified settlers across the Arizona Territory—appearing as a monstrous

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71. The Mogollon Monster & Goat People of Arizona

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2025/05/07

What do goatmen, turpentine, cryptid festivals, and cursed gold have in common? Apparently, Arizona — and we are here for it!In this hilarious, unhinged episode of Rainy Day Rabbit Holes, Shea and Jody dive deep into the lore of Arizona’s Mogollon Monster and the absurd legend of the Goatman.From bloodcurdling screams in the desert night to drunken prospectors falling in love with half-goat ladies, this episode is packed with bizarre stories, laughs, and wild theories.Could Zeke’s forbidden romance

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70. Murder & Mystery at Lakeview Cemetery with Civil...

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2025/04/30

What do a $3.85 murder, torrential rain, and Civil War vets have in common? They’re all part of Lakeview Cemetery’s unhinged history—and Shea and Jody are here for every wild minute.In this hilarious and haunting episode of Rainy Day Rabbit Holes, Shea and Jody brave Seattle’s atmospheric river to explore Lakeview Cemetery with Richard from Seattle History Tours.From true crime tales of $3.85 murder to Civil War veterans' untold stories, this tour was a wild ride through the West’s forgotten

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69. Portland's Shanghai Tunnels with PNW Haunts &...

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2025/04/23

Booze, Brothels, and the Dark Side of Portland’s Past (Feat. PNW Haunts & Homicides)What happens when you toss two hilarious Pacific Northwest history podcasts into Portland’s creepiest tunnels with beer, ghosts, and a whole lot of sass? This. You get this glorious chaos.In this unhinged crossover episode, Shea and Jody from Rainy Day Rabbit Holes team up with Caitlyn and Cassie from PNW Haunts & Homicides for a deep, dark dive beneath the streets of Portland, Oregon. From damp brick

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Re-Release The Kraken! Sea Monsters of the Salish Sea

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2025/04/16

Check out one of our listener favorites from last year!🐙 The Kraken and Other Pacific Northwest Sea MonstersDive into the depths of the Pacific Northwest's most mysterious legends in this episode of Rainy Day Rabbit Holes! Join Shea and Jody as they explore the fascinating tales of the Kraken, Cadborosaurus, and other mythical sea creatures that have haunted the waters of the Salish Sea for centuries.From the legendary Kraken of Scandinavian folklore—known for its terrifying ability to capsize

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68. Geronimo! The Beaver Drop of Idaho

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2025/04/09

Dive into the wild and wacky world of beavers with Shea & Jody in this episode of Rainy Day Rabbit Holes! 🪂Ever thought about how a cute little rodent could change the course of history? Well, beavers did just that by influencing the Hudson Bay Company’s expansion into the Pacific Northwest, and they’re more than just furry critters; they’re essential eco-warriors! 🌲💧Join us as we explore the unhinged tale of how Idaho’s beavers were parachuted into their new home in the 1940s! From the

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67 Haunted History: Fort Steilacoom Lantern Pretty...

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2025/04/02

🎧 Step into the flickering lantern light with Shea & Jody as they review the haunted Fort Steilacoom Lantern Tour! 🔦From chilling ghost stories to fascinating history, this episode has it all! Shea & Jody dive into the eerie experience of walking through a historic military site by lantern light. Plus, Jody gives us a brief (and wild) history of Fort Steilacoom and its infamous neighbor, Western State Hospital.💀 Did we see a ghost? Did we embarrass ourselves in front of the tour group

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66. Madame Mustache: The Wild West’s Most Badass Gambler

History Unhinged: Rainy Day Rabbit Holes ·

2025/03/26

🎙 Madame Mustache: The Wild West’s Most Badass Gambler🎩 High-stakes games, a mustachioed legend, and one hell of a revenge story—this episode has it all! Eleanor Dumont, better known as Madame Mustache, was a sharp-witted gambler, a successful businesswoman, and a woman way ahead of her time. From outplaying men at their own game to tracking down her con artist husband and personally delivering justice, her story is as wild as the Wild West itself.😲 Why did the world remember her mustache more

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