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Strange & Unusual

Roya Dariani and Casey Shelton

Two lifelong friends who are fascinated by the darker things in the world. Join us as we virtually travel the world to learn more about the myths, folklore, monsters and murder of a different country each episode.

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00:47:50

Ep 45: This is the Suck-spect Speaking: The Zodiac...

Strange & Unusual ·

2020/10/28

Today. For the first time ever, The Strange and Unusual Podcast will debut a TWO PART EPISODE! Double the murder. Double the mayhem. Double the speculation! Patreon voted on it and we listened. Please enjoy part one of The Zodiac Killer. Email us at: Strangeunusualpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/strangeunusual Follow the pod at: @strange_unusual_podcast Follow Casey: @calamitycasey Follow Roya:@royarampage Twitter: @_strangeunsual Facebook: The Strange and Unusual Podcast 'Elevator' music:

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00:55:35

Ep 44: A Disgusting Chicken Fried Steak in Italy

Strange & Unusual ·

2020/10/21

Join us as we talk about a disgusting chicken fried steak. Casey talks about a nun with a... gross habit (Ha, get it? Habit) in The Nun of Monza. While Roya chats about a subject that hits kind of close to home as of late, Poveglia Island, a former lazaretto used for quarantining plague victims. Email us at: Strangeunusualpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/strangeunusual Follow the pod at: @strange_unusual_podcast Follow Casey: @calamitycasey Follow Roya:@royarampage Twitter:

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00:52:08

Ep 43: Technically Cannibalism in the Canary Islands

Strange & Unusual ·

2020/10/14

Accidental cannibalism and possible butt probing fill this episode of Strange and Unusual as Roya and Casey talk about the Canary Islands, specifically Tenerife. Casey talks about the Guanche mummies and their unfortunate uses and Roya talks about the haunted(?), alien filled(?), nazi investigated(?) ravine known as Barranco de Badajoz. Email us at: Strangeunusualpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/strangeunusual Follow the pod at: @strange_unusual_podcast Follow Casey: @calamitycasey Follow

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00:48:09

Ep 42: Space Monkeys and Algorithms in Israel

Strange & Unusual ·

2020/10/07

Sorry guys, there's nothing about Israeli Space Monkeys in this episode. We know, we know, liar liar plants for hire. What we do talk about instead is the murder/suicide of Anat Elimelich and David Afuta and the mysterious Sidonian Cave Grave and perhaps a tawdry affair or romantic remembrance of a lover who died. You be the judge. Email us at: Strangeunusualpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/strangeunusual Follow the pod at: @strange_unusual_podcast Follow Casey: @calamitycasey Follow

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00:31:47

Ep 41: War Iguanas in Pakistan

Strange & Unusual ·

2020/09/30

In this lovely episode, tune your ear holes in for CANNIBALISM! Roya forgot a content warning... Sorry guys. Roya chats about the colorful quotes from the lead detective on the case of Arif and Farman Ali. After that, Casey will shock and amaze as she talks about another corpse, but this one does have an interesting twist ending. Email us at: Strangeunusualpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/strangeunusual Follow the pod at: @strange_unusual_podcast Follow Casey: @calamitycasey Follow

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01:39:17

Ep 40: Imagine Trying to Crucify a Centaur, Anyway,...

Strange & Unusual ·

2020/09/23

Patreon voted and we answered! Our special-(though not creatively named yet) every-5-episodes episode is about our first international myth and legend. Are they a cryptid? Sometimes. Are they legendary? Maybe. One thing we know for sure though? They want to be where the people are. Yes, we are talkin MERMAIDS! We split up the world by continent and tried to find the best and most interesting stories from the different areas we could and we hope you enjoy! Email us at:

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00:43:49

Ep 39: On A Scale of Lenin to a Skeleton in China

Strange & Unusual ·

2020/09/16

Casey takes us on a strange corpse adventure about the mysterious body of Lady Dai or The Diva Corpse found in China. In near impeccable state (at least at the time she was uncovered) the question of just how remains a mystery to this day. Roya chats about Nessie's Chinese cousin, the Guai Wu, and another surprising Chinese myth that may be near and dear to some of your hearts! Email us at: Strangeunusualpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/strangeunusual Follow the pod at:

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00:55:58

Ep 38: A Casual Bath in Japan

Strange & Unusual ·

2020/09/09

Hate to disappoint you guys, but there's no severed genitals on this trip to Japan. Instead we're talking about a Japanese doomsday cult turned domestic terrorist group, Aum Shinrikyo and their leader Shoko Ashara as well as the self-mummifying monks and the best(?) (worst) three thousand days of their life toward becoming a Buddha. Email us at: Strangeunusualpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/strangeunusual Follow the pod at: @strange_unusual_podcast Follow Casey: @calamitycasey Follow

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00:52:28

Ep 37: Just Zealand, New Zealand, Old Zealand

Strange & Unusual ·

2020/09/02

Hey guys! Guess who's back back back again! Us. We know you missed us since last week so here we are with more... quality (?) entertainment for your ear holes. Casey talks the unsolved crime (If you have any details the Crime Stoppers line for NZ is: 0800 555 111) of Claire "Lisa" Hills and Roya gets into some spooky locations in New Zealand, namely The Waitomo Caves hotel and Napier Prison. Email us at: Strangeunusualpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/strangeunusual Follow the pod at:

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01:10:06

Ep 36: A Tragic Chicken Fried Steak in Brazil.

Strange & Unusual ·

2020/08/26

Today, Roya talks about Wallace Souza, the main focus of the documentary 'Killer Ratings'. A politician and television host accused of using his platform for some nefarious deeds. Casey goes dark(er), talkinga bout the terrible fire and possible haunting of the Joelma Building. We do talk about some serious stuff in this one guys, so heads up! Email us at: Strangeunusualpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/strangeunusual Follow the pod at: @strange_unusual_podcast Follow Casey:

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01:27:13

Ep 35: Notice Me Senpai: The Dennis Rader Story

Strange & Unusual ·

2020/08/19

Today, we split off from our standard episodes for a special treat that we're going to start doing more often because they're fun! So! We asked you all who you wanted us to talk about and you sickos voted for the fanboy serial killer himself, Dennis Rader. We're not 'fans' of any serial killers, they're all pretty much monsters, buuuuut, there's a special sort of hate for Denny. We hope you enjoy! Email us at: Strangeunusualpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/strangeunusual Follow the pod at:

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00:48:23

Ep 34: Shocked or Surprised in the UK

Strange & Unusual ·

2020/08/05

Roya does a true crime covering the murdering child, Mary Bell, so surprising. Casey does a history heavy ghost story about the hanging judge, so shocking. Email us at: Strangeunusualpodcast@gmail.com Follow the pod at: @strange_unusual_podcast Follow Casey: @calamitycasey Follow Roya:@royarampage Twitter: @_strangeunsual Facebook: The Strange and Unusual Podcast Patreon: Patreon.com/strangeunusual 'Elevator' music: Private Hell Productions Theme song: rap2h

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00:51:20

Ep 33: Roya's a Bummer in Spain.

Strange & Unusual ·

2020/07/29

Today, we're covering a true crime and an alleged UFO sighting in Spain. Roya is talking about the recent crimes of Lianne Smith and Casey (and Roya) speculate wildly about the Manises Incident and chat about a shared belief in life outside of Earth's boundaries. Patreon: Patreon.com/strangeunusual Email us at: Strangeunusualpodcast@gmail.com Follow the pod at: @strange_unusual_podcast Follow Casey: @calamitycasey Follow Roya:@royarampage Twitter: @_strangeunsual Facebook: The Strange and Unusual

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01:14:02

Ep 32: Are You a Squirrel or Are You a People in...

Strange & Unusual ·

2020/07/22

With much unpacking still left to do, Roya is back from hiatus in this episode! We KNOW you all missed her! Right? Riiiiight?? Anyway, Roya explores the folk religion around The Buda, or the Evil Eye and Casey talks about the Rastafarian roots of Ethiopia and it's one time leader, Haile Selassie. Next week? Off to Spain! Email us at: Strangeunusualpodcast@gmail.com Follow the pod at: @strange_unusual_podcast Follow Casey: @calamitycasey Follow Roya:@royarampage Twitter: @_strangeunsual Facebook:

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00:30:54

Ep 31: Roya, Edit That Out with a Side of Gianni Versace

Strange & Unusual ·

2020/07/15

Sorry to let you guys down, but Roya isn't in this episode. No, she didn't finally quit, but she did move and was too busy doing all of that with and getting everything set up (and definitely knew where her mic was the whole time...). Anyway, please enjoy Casey talk about the spree killer, Andrew Kunanan and his most notable victim, Gianni Versace. Email us at: Strangeunusualpodcast@gmail.com Follow the pod at: @strange_unusual_podcast Follow Casey: @calamitycasey Follow Roya:@royarampage Twitter:

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01:41:53

Ep 30: It's Important Later: Elizabeth Bathory

Strange & Unusual ·

2020/07/08

32:02 - Safe from torture talk check point. You all wanted her. You all got her. We decided to deviate from our normal process of every 10 episodes doing one about the deities. We put a poll up on our social media asking who you all wanted us to cover and overwhelmingly, you sick individuals wanted Bathory, so here we go. Casey and Roya split the case up, Roya talks the gritty details of the crimes and Casey talks about the capture and trial. Then together, we speculate wildly on what might have

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00:56:47

Ep 29: Casey Yells A Lot at the 38 Minute Mark in Korea.

Strange & Unusual ·

2020/07/01

Join us as Casey chats about the Cukoo Man urban legend then brings us all down some with the reality of the high amount of suicides in Asia and the world and the possible causes of them. Roya... brings us down more as she talks about the Korean Zodiac Killer, Lee Choon-Jae. Please, if you feel that you are reaching that edge where you don't see any other option, it's okay to say that you need help. If nothing else, know that we want you around to keep listening and supporting the stupidity that is

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00:59:48

Ep 28: We're Your Huckleberry in America.

Strange & Unusual ·

2020/06/24

Roya and Casey explore some strange and unusual in the United States. America 2, the Reckoning. Roya chats about the Thunder-Thunder-Thunder Birds! While Casey talks about one of the most famous shoot-outs in American history and the ghosts that are there as a result in Tombstone, Arizona. Email us at: Strangeunusualpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/strangeunusual Follow the pod at: @strange_unusual_podcast Follow Casey: @calamitycasey Follow Roya:@royarampage Twitter:

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01:34:33

Ep 27: HMS Terror from the Piggy Palace to Disco...

Strange & Unusual ·

2020/06/17

In this episode of the Strange and Unusual, Roya talks about the Canadian serial killer Robert William "Willie" Pickton and his... unfortunately named dance hall while Casey... lightens the mood(??) as she explores the missing Franklin Expedition as well as some possible reasons why it possibly turned into the horror movie version of Gilligan's Island. Patreon: Patreon.com/strangeunusual Email us at: Strangeunusualpodcast@gmail.com Follow the pod at: @strange_unusual_podcast Follow Casey:

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00:55:28

Ep 26: Oh darn, another dead body in Iceland.

Strange & Unusual ·

2020/06/03

We travel today to the lovely land of Iceland. We talk unusual facts. We talk brutal murders and we talk elves. You heard us. Elves, and how a piece of cultural history has helped shape the modern world Iceland lives in. It's kind of incredible. We want to move to Iceland even more now, so if someone can facilitate that... hit us up. Email us at: Strangeunusualpodcast@gmail.com Follow the pod at: @strange_unusual_podcast Follow Casey: @calamitycasey Follow Roya:@royarampage Twitter:

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