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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

37:04

Old Capricorn: The Cursed Goat Head of Strumpshaw

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2024/05/30

Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Kara is telling us about a taxidermy goat head with a checkered past. Yep, you heard that right - we're talking full-blown, "Beware the cursed goat head" kind of stuff.Speaking of which, Old Capricorn has a bone to pick with us as we recount his misadventures from a beloved English pub to becoming the village's most infamous jinx. It's a saga of bad luck, blame games, and the

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54:27

Oddball Adventures: Our Overnight Investigation at...

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2024/05/23

Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Zach and Kara are Recounting their 12 hour overnight investigation of the Eloise Asylum.As the night deepened within the haunted halls of Eloise, our investigation took a turn towards the truly extraordinary. With the camaraderie of fellow enthusiasts and the competitive spirit of our own, we found ourselves chasing intelligent responses next to the notorious fifth-floor bathtub. The ghostly tales don't end

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45:34

Peculiar Case of Elisa Lam: Lost Within the Cecil Hotel

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2024/05/16

Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Zach has the strange story of Elisa Lam and her time at the Cecil HotelThe Cecil Hotel's story is as layered as the most intricate of novels, with chapters of grandeur, despair, and notoriety. We peel back these layers to reveal its transformation from a luxury establishment to a refuge shadowed by crime, introducing listeners to figures like Richard Ramirez who walked its halls. The hotel serves as a

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42:28

Street Light Interference: Not the SLIders You'd Eat!

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2024/05/09

Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Kara is taking us sliding through some streetlight weirdness! We're taking you to the edge of reason with a deep dive into the Streetlight Interference Phenomenon (SLI). Our latest chat ventures into the realm of those electrifying individuals who leave a trail of flickering lights and haywire gadgets in their wake. Ever heard of Angelique Cotton, the 14-year-old 'electric person'? We explore her

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38:48

Time Slips and Apparitions: Exploring Temporal Anomalies

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2024/05/02

Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Zach's taking us on a time warping bender.The concept of a block universe may sound like heavy stuff, but get ready for a riveting exploration of how every moment might just coexist in a sprawling cosmic map of time and space. We're not just talking theory; we're weaving in chilling real-life encounters with entities that challenge our perception of reality. Paranormal investigator Kalani shares

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41:32

1858 Garnett House Hotel: Exploring History,...

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2024/04/25

Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Kara tells us all about the Horrific Garnett House HotelThe Garnett House Hotel's walls echoed with our footsteps as we traced its history from hotel to school, orphanage, and more, unraveling a past as colorful as the apparitions that reputedly roam its halls. Through the lens of the Garnett House's ghostly legends, we found ourselves both entertained and spooked, revealing the house's many

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34:23

Lake Superior: The Great Lake That Never Gives Up Her...

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2024/04/18

Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Zach Brings us Shipwreck Stories from Lake Superior Have you ever pondered the eerie allure of Lake Superior's depths? We'll journey into the chilling embrace of Lake Superior, regaling you with tales of ghostly lighthouses and ships that sail into legend. Dive into eerie encounters with "Grandpa/ Old Whitey" and the spectral SS Bannockburn before coming up for air with our musings on the

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38:52

Howling Through The Bayou: The Legend of The Rougarou

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2024/04/11

Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Kara has the legend or the Rougarou Cryptid!Hold onto your hats and your M&Ms as we take you down to the bayou, where the Rougarou lurks in the shadows. This isn't your average campfire tale – encounters with this Cajun cryptid is one for the books, with a peculiar penchant for brightly colored candy and a backstory that will make you rethink every rustle in the dark. As we dissect this

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51:25

The Bridgewater Triangle: Tour of Terror with...

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2024/04/04

Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Zach is taking us on a tour of the creepiest locations in the Bridgewater Triangle!Ever wondered what lurks in the murky waters of the Hockomock Swamp or whispers from the depths of the Bridgewater Triangle? We are back at the Oddity Shop, ready to whisk you away on a spine-tingling tour of Massachusetts' most mysterious region. This isn't just any jaunt through the woods; we're uncovering

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44:31

Deathbed Confessions: Secrets That Didn't Make it to...

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2024/03/28

Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Kara will be sharing a long list of Death Bed Confessions!Have you ever been gripped by a secret so profound that you imagined its revelation could only come at life's end? Kara and I traverse this shadowy terrain, unearthing stories where the veil of secrecy is lifted in humanity's final acts. From the confounding tale of a man who lived his twin's life to an elderly woman's enigmatic last

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48:48

The Poltergeist: Cursed Trilogy or Killer Coincidence?

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2024/03/21

Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Zach is telling us about the Curse of the Poltergeist Films!Gather 'round as we revisit the haunting tale of the Freeling family in their spectral besieged California abode. We take a nostalgic look at "Poltergeist," its spine-chilling legacy, and why its haunting catchphrase "They're here" still echoes through the annals of horror history. Our discussion isn't confined to mere

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47:20

Black-Eyed Kids: The Lore, The Myths, The Hypnotizing...

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2024/03/14

Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Kara has brought the lore of the Black Eyed KidsWhat happens when a normal night takes a turn for the unsettling with an encounter involving children sporting soulless, ink-black eyes? Kara recounts a listener's spine-chilling experience with these black-eyed kids (BEKs) and invites you to weigh in with your own eerie tales. Were not just discussing encounters; they're diving into the uncanny valley,

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56:33

Lunar Lunacy: The Phases and Full Moon Strangeness

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2024/03/07

Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Zach is telling us about the Phases of the Moon and sharing some Full Moon Tales.That's right we're unwrapping the celestial enigmas of the moon—with its cultural and metaphysical significance—and share tales that flirt with the supernatural. From the formation of this celestial body to its role in human history and life today, we traverse the tales and truths that have orbited the moon for

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45:01

Frida Sofia: Mexican Earthquakes and Strange Missing...

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2024/02/29

Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Kara's bringing the Strange Case of Frida SofiaTragedy and coincidence collide as we revisit Mexico's heartbreaking seismic events, including the 7.1 magnitude earthquake that echoed the past on the same date as the infamous 1985 disaster. We wade through the science of tectonic plates and dissect the aftermath of the quake, from the devastating building collapses to the loss of 370 lives. The episode

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56:19

Robert: The Curse of the Worlds Most Haunted Doll!

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2024/02/22

Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Zach is telling us the lore and haunting of Robert the Doll!If you've ever wondered about the secret lives of your childhood toys, prepare to meet Robert the Doll. This isn't your average playtime pal; Robert's story is a woven with the unnerving threads of his past owner's life, Gene , and the unsettling events leading many to believe that he is more than just stuffed fabric and buttons. We

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63:06

The Wonderland Gang: Drugs, Porn, And Unsolved Murders

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2024/02/15

Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Kara is talking all about LA's Notorious Wonderland Gang.Strap in, because we're taking you back to the neon haze of 1980s LA, where the Wonderland gang and John Holmes ruled the night with a cocktail of crime, drugs, and betrayal. The saga of Ron Launius and his band of misfits reads like a movie script! Their tales of hedonism and addiction serve as stark reminders of what life could be like in

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49:51

Love Potions and Aphrodisiacs: How To Trap Your...

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2024/02/08

Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Zach brings to you a Valentines Day Special filled with love potions and aphrodisiacs. Ever wondered about the strange concoctions people have turned to for a hit of love or lust? Zach and Kara here, taking you on a whimsical exploration of love potions and aphrodisiacs that have tempted and tormented throughout history. We'll whisk you away to a world where the deadly Dutura flower and notorious Spanish

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38:03

Puckwudgies!: Pint-Sized Cryptid Mischief

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2024/02/01

Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Kara delves into the story of her favorite cryptid...The Puckwudgie! Strap in for a mystical ride through American folklore as we explore the Wampanoag's storied legacy, from the "People of the First Light" to the tales of Maushop, the giant who crafted Cape Cod with love. But don't let the history fool you; our conversation takes a turn into the tall grass with stories of Puckwudgies,

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49:38

The Death of Kennedy Ife: Possession or Mental Illness?

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2024/01/25

Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Zach is talking about a recent possession and the Ife Family?Imagine a family holding steadfast to their faith as their world spirals into the paranormal. We unpack the haunting narrative of the Ife family from Enfield, where beliefs in possession and exorcism lead to a grim tragedy. As the eerie events unfold, we delve into the unsettling case of Kennedy, whose story serves as a stark reminder of the fine line

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38:56

Hoia Baciu: Time Slips and UFOs in the Forest

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2024/01/18

Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Kara is taking us on a Journey through the terrifying Hoia Baciu Foreset.Imagine stumbling across a forest so shrouded in mystery it's been dubbed the Bermuda Triangle of Transylvania. From the comfort of wherever you are, join us as we share tales of a shepherd and his sheep who vanished without a trace, the enigmatic, curvature of the trees, and the inexplicable phenomena that make Hoia-Baciu Forest a

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