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PODCAST

This Podcast Doesn"t Exist

Shannon McCarthy and Emma Kiely-Hampson

Do aliens exist? Was the Elvis who officiated your Vegas wedding actually Elvis? What if Bigfoot is really descended from a family of cave-dwelling humans from the dark ages? We"re just two best friends with so many questions about the world. Join us as each week we tell each other the weirdest unsolved, unimaginable, or unknown case we could find! We don"t have any answers, but where"s the fun in that?

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00:46:26

Ep. 123: Collapsible Soap Box: The Swatch Watch Killer

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2023/05/12

This week Shannon fills Emma in on a killer overshadowed by larger cases who still remains unnamed today. The most interesting clue? The calling card of a classic Swatch Watch at the scenes of the crime. Are the murders really connected? And will fingerprints at the crime scenes be the clue that could solve the case in the 21st century? Listen in for a few soap box chats, our fear of the robots taking over, and a Mailbag Moment! Come follow us on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter! Visit our

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00:45:40

Ep. 122: Hot Greg Summer: Melonheads

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2023/05/05

What are the giant-headed creatures that lurk in the backwoods of Michigan, Connecticut, and Ohio? Are they cannibals trying to find their next meal? Or are they all a figment of folklore? Whatever the case may be, Shannon and Emma are not about to find out. Listen this week for a detailed explanation of how cool we were in high-school, our preferred melons, and our unwavering love of dance movies. Come follow us on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter! Visit our website! Send us a heart

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00:40:29

Ep. 121: Parenthood of the Traveling Lemon Shirt:...

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2023/04/28

Is a secluded bridge in Virginia haunted by a man in a rabbit costume, ready to kill you with his hatchet at a moment’s notice? Or is it actually just haunted by nosey teens trying to scare each other? Whatever the case, if you like piña coladas and throwing hatchets at cars then you just might like digging into the legend of the Bunny Man Bridge. Stay to the end for some slightly unhinged family stories and enjoy the chaos! Come follow us on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter! Visit our website! Send

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00:42:34

Ep. 120: He Likes Boats: The Curse of the Flying...

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2023/04/21

Is that the Flying Dutchman on the horizon, waiting to doom me to Davy Jones’ locker?! Or do my eyes deceive me!? This week Emma fills us in on the history and physics of the Curse of the Flying Dutchman and her captain. Will he drag you to your doom? Fool you with a trick of the light? Or has he lured in a lady love with taffy after all? Though both hosts would prefer a chocolate covered marshmallow holiday treat, we wish the captain and his lady the best. Tune in for some great pirate sounds and

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00:32:13

Ep. 119: Women’s Wrongs: The Unexplained Death of...

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2023/04/14

She was the best artist of her time, regardless of gender, and seemingly loved by all. But was her death an act of murderous jealousy? Shannon tells us the story of Elisabetta Sirani, the 17th century painter who was only 17 when her career took off, and only 27 when it abruptly ended. Be prepared for fun names (who knew, Barbara!) and a surprise new curse word at the end. Come follow us on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter! Visit our website! Send us a heart fart! Sources: Mother Source Uffizi

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00:55:31

Ep. 118: Failure's Not My Thing: Murder of Sandra...

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2023/04/07

Rich white aristocrats getting away with something? Might not seem like news, but in 1974 it was on the front page. This week Emma tells the story of the murder of Sandra Rivett and the disappearance of her possible killer, Lord “Lucky” Lucan. Did he do it? Was he framed? Is he still out there living his life today? Whatever the case may be, we know for sure now that when in doubt, always go for the nuts. Come follow us on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter! Visit our website! Send us a heart

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01:13:28

Ep. 117: Duke of Marm: The Loch Ness Monster

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2023/03/31

* Thanks for the break last week, everyone! * A lake in Scotland is home to one of the most enduring legends of cryptozoology, and all we want to know is…Nessie are you there!? Whether you think she’s an elephant, a boisterous otter, or an eel of unusual size, we might never know for certain. So slap a “Free Nessie” sticker on your laptop and wade into the chaos to see what our girl Nessie really is! Sources: Mother Source Loch Ness Webcams YouTube: “COMPELLING EVIDENCE of Loch Ness

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00:40:32

Ep. 116: The Big Depression: Lasseter's Lost Reef

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2023/03/17

Oh narr! It may not be a leprechaun, but someone is out for gold this St. Patrick’s Day! Emma tells Shannon about the legendary story of Lasseter and his reef in the middle of the Australian outback. Is there really a huge gold deposit just waiting to be uncovered? Was Lasseter the only one who ever found it, and will it ever be found again? While it might not be Shannon’s birthday just yet, we get gifted with a hunt for gold, an expedition to the unknown, bad accents, and more than enough chaos to

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01:07:42

Ep. 115: Low Bejesus: The Britney Spears Conspiracy

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2023/03/10

Why won’t they just leave Britney alone! This week Shannon enlightens Emma on what TikTok just can’t let go: is Britney okay? Where is she? Is she alive? Why is everything filmed on a potato? We learn about the Princess of Pop’s life up until this point, her marriages, and dissolved conservatorship. Will she ever come back to entertainment? Or is she happy to live without the constant pressure of the public eye? Or is she in a basement somewhere and only allowed to film TikTok’s on an iPhone 6

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01:14:53

Repost: Ep. 70: Is It Me?: Gef the Talking Mongoose

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2023/03/03

We're off this week, but don't worry, Gef is here! Or in the walls. Or doesn't exist at all? Regardless of the Schrodinger's mongoose of it all, we hope you enjoy the pure chaos and joy that is Gef the Mongoose. See you next week for a brand new episode! The walls are starting to talk to us and Shannon might be evil? Are we nuts? Most likely. This week, Emma takes us on the adventure that is Gef the Talking Mongoose, who really didn’t like to be perceived. He lived in the walls of a farmhouse, and

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01:29:52

Repost: Ep. 65: Cheerio, My Dude: George Melville...

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2023/02/24

Happy Friday, folks! We're taking a break this week so thought we'd remind you of our favorite galavanting explorer-hopeful! It's been a year since he debuted on the pod, along with our theme music! So take a minute to dig into the nonsense and reassure yourself that if George could do all this, you can do anything. Wanna hear the wackiest story of a great explorer who…well, never explored much of anything? Come listen to Shannon tell Emma about George M. Boynton, the man who walked a lot, talked a

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00:57:19

Ep. 114: Geese Beef: Baba Yaga

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2023/02/17

We’ve got another non-unsolved tale for you this week with our new favorite female of folklore: Baba Yaga. She might be a smelly old forest witch, but who among us isn’t! She is both death and life and all in all inevitable. We’ve got old Brooklyn men, drag queens, and untoasted bagels making an appearance, too, so yell “Yaga!” into the void and find out if this folklore figure is real after all. Come follow us on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter! Visit our website! Send us a heart

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00:32:26

Ep. 113: Brand Spankin’ Fresh: Missing Bryn Hargreaves

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2023/02/10

We’ve got a quick one for you this week with a more recent missing person’s case. Bryn Hargreaves, rugby pro turned safety inspector, was heard from in early January 2022, but it wasn’t until two weeks later anyone realized he was missing from his West Virginia home. Shannon fills Emma in on the details of the case and where it stands now, unfortunately colder than it should be. Stay to the end for our soapbox-y would-you-rather first date question and if you have any information on the whereabouts

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00:58:24

Ep. 112: Safety Schmafty: The Mystery of Room 1046

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2023/02/03

An almost 100 year-old murder still has no answer, which of course means Emma needs to tell Shannon all about it. A man was killed brutally in a locked hotel room on the 10th floor with no real motive or suspect in sight. Was it the mafia? A jilted lover? Donald Duck? Speculation abounds, and we’re a-bounding! Stay tuned at the end for a Mailbag Moment that is just so *us* and a special ask of you, our listeners! Come follow us on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter! Visit our website! Send us a heart

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Ep. 111: Weapon of Mass Annoyance: The Death of...

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2023/01/27

This week Shannon brings us the unsolved and botched case of Lauren Smith Fields. Though the case remains open, the internet and Lauren’s family have clear ideas on what happened, though the start of the investigation could be why it may not be solved in the end. Join us this week to learn about Lauren and the danger most of us face in the world of dating. The Bridgeport Police Department encourages anyone with information regarding Lauren Smith-Fields’ case to contact them at 203-581-5219 or the

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01:01:59

Ep. 110: Captain Obvious and General Nonsense: RMS...

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2023/01/20

Are you wanting the full experience of being on a ship and potentially encountering some ghosts but don’t want to be out at sea? Well, maybe a visit to RMS Queen Mary is next on your list, because she’s permanently docked in California and according to her Book of the Dead she’s loaded with ghosties. Emma regales Shannon with some things she already knows and others she doesn’t about this glorious ocean liner of the mid-20th century and of course chaos is not far behind. Stay tuned to the end to

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Ep. 109: A Winged Toddler: The Ahool

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2023/01/13

This cryptid has got a battle cry that neither host can resist, and we bet you won’t be able to either! Shannon takes us all the way to Indonesia to tell us about the Ahool, a bat-like, monkey, maybe dinosaur creature that is known to be territorial and sometimes very loud. Is this Emma’s spiritual cryptid? Most likely. Is she still married to Bigfoot? Definitely. Do we think Mothman would make a great babysitter? Yes. Hands (wings?) down. Join us for a quick episode and let us know who your cryptid

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00:52:25

Ep. 108: So Sorry About Your Death: The Abduction of...

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2023/01/06

Happy New Year, fiendish friends! Join us for a blast from the past and potentially a blast into space! Emma regales Shannon with the abduction story of Travis Walton and his glorious 70s mustache. From marshmallow-y aliens to Captain Kirk to Voldemort, the whole cohort is here! Start your year off like we did with an existential crisis and hot aliens and you’re sure to have an amazing 2023. Come follow us on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter! Visit our website! Send us a heart fart! Sources: The

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00:40:32

Ep. 107: New Years Adam: The Mattress Firm Conspiracy

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2022/12/30

Happy (almost) New Year, all! Change your sheets, flip your mattress, and crack down on crime because this week Shannon is filling us in on the Mattress Firm Conspiracy. Really, since no one goes into a mattress store these days, what could the sheer amount of storefronts tell us? Is it a money laundering scheme? An elaborate and expensive marketing technique? Or a simple monopoly on all things sleep? Join us and find out (or not)! Come follow us on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter! Visit our

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00:54:27

Ep. 106: Shrinky-Dinkification: Spontaneous Human...

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2022/12/23

Happy Holidays from TPDE! We bring you a really-heckin-hot episode this week on spontaneous human combustion with our special guest, Alexis, helping us out. It might be “ick”, but can humans really go up in flames with nothing to ignite them but their own insides? We certainly hope not! We learn how much Emma knows about the death industry, what exactly we want done with our bodies after we’ve left this mortal plane, and ponder just how flammable we all are. Shannon has decided she doesn’t want to

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