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Low Expectations

Nicole and Lyndsay

Hauntings, hot takes, and whatever else we feel like talking about. From spine-chilling ghost stories to the latest news and everything in between, Low Expectations is your go-to for unfiltered, unpredictable conversations. We don’t promise to be experts, but we do promise to keep it real—whether it’s spooky season or just another random tangent. Tune in for a mix of the paranormal, pop culture, and whatever’s on our minds this week. Low expectations, always interesting.

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65:23

The Red-Eyed Omen: The Story Of Mothman

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2025/09/10

The Red-Eyed Omen: The Story of Mothman A winged creature with glowing red eyes haunting the skies of Point Pleasant, West Virginia… Was it a cryptid, a government experiment, or a harbinger of doom? In this episode of Low Expectations, we explore the chilling legend of the Mothman. From the first terrifying sightings in 1966 to the tragic Silver Bridge collapse, we dig into eyewitness accounts, paranormal theories, and the lasting mystery that made Mothman one of the most infamous cryptids in

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69:58

Blood and Salt: Joan of Flanders & the Lioness of...

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2025/08/20

In this episode of Low Expectations, we dive into the untold stories of two of medieval Europe’s fiercest women: Joan of Flanders, the indomitable Duchess who defended Hennebont with fire and steel, and Jeanne de Clisson, the infamous Lioness of Brittany who turned pirate queen after her husband’s execution. Both widows, both warriors, and both driven by vengeance, these women carved their names into history through defiance, bloodshed, and unrelenting survival.From castle sieges to pirate raids on

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65:44

Phantoms of the Carolinas: The Devil’s Tramping...

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2025/08/16

Strange lights flickering in the Carolina mountains. A barren circle of earth where nothing grows, said to be the Devil’s own stomping ground. In this episode of Low Expectations, Nicole and Lyndsay dive into two of North Carolina’s most chilling legends: the eerie Blue Mountain Lights and the infamous Devil’s Tramping Ground. From ghostly folklore and local superstitions to modern theories that try to explain the unexplainable, we explore why these mysteries have captured imaginations for

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67:28

Dragged Into the Light: The Zigmund Adamski & Alan...

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2025/08/13

Dragged Into the Light: The Zigmund Adamski & Alan Godfrey Mystery In June 1980, the quiet town of Todmorden, England, became the center of one of the strangest unsolved cases in British history. The body of Zigmund Adamski was discovered atop a coal heap under bizarre circumstances — strange burn marks, a mysterious ointment, and no clear cause of death. Just months later, Police Constable Alan Godfrey reported a chilling UFO encounter and missing time, drawing eerie parallels between the two

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54:31

The Aberdeen Butcher: The Crimes Of Katherine Knight

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2025/08/09

In 2000, a quiet Australian town became the scene of one of the most disturbing murders in the nation’s history. Katherine Knight—once described as charming, hardworking, and fiercely devoted—committed an act so brutal, it left even seasoned investigators shaken.In this episode of Low Expectations, we dive deep into Katherine Knight’s life, from her troubled childhood to her violent relationships, and finally to the night that would shock the world. We’ll explore the psychological unraveling, the

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54:25

The House That Held Its Breathe: Villisca Axe Murders

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2025/08/07

In this chilling episode of Low Expectations, we step inside the quiet, creaking walls of a house frozen in time. On the night of June 9th, 1912, the small town of Villisca, Iowa was shattered by a brutal and still-unsolved crime: the savage axe murder of eight people—two adults, six children—all slaughtered in their sleep. Who could have committed such a heinous act? And why?We unravel the eerie timeline, explore the many suspects (including a traveling preacher and a deranged serial killer), and

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34:17

Torture, Control, and the Cult in the Woods: The Ant...

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2025/08/03

In this disturbing deep dive, we take you into the dark heart of one of the most horrific cults you’ve (probably) never heard of — The Ant Hill Kids. Led by self-proclaimed prophet Roch Thériault, this Canadian cult began as a doomsday commune and spiraled into a house of horrors marked by control, abuse, and unthinkable violence.We’ll explore how a charismatic madman manipulated his followers into absolute submission, how the system failed to intervene in time, and why the story of the Ant Hill

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39:13

Reflections of Blood, Power, and the Mirror That...

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2025/07/30

Say her name three times… if you dare.This week on Low Expectations, Nicole and Lyndsay summon the ghostly legend of Bloody Mary, the mirror-dwelling menace who haunted our sleepovers, bathrooms, and middle school nightmares. But where did the legend actually come from—and why were we all so obsessed with trying it?🪞In this episode, we explore:The origins of the Bloody Mary legend (hint: it’s darker than you think)How folklore, fear, and bathroom lighting created a modern ritualThe strange

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51:09

SOS from the Afterlife: Ghost Ships and Maritime Myths

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2025/07/30

This week on Low Expectations, Nicole and Lyndsay set sail into some seriously haunted waters. From ships that returned without a crew to vessels doomed to drift forever, we’re diving deep into the strangest maritime mysteries you’ve probably never heard of.⚓ Ghost ships have haunted sailor lore for centuries—but some of these cases? They’re way too weird to write off as legend. Think full meals still warm in abandoned galleys. Radios transmitting eerie messages. Lifeboats untouched. And not a

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50:03

Witchcraft, Murder, and Pennsylvania Dutch Powwowing...

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2025/07/23

This week on Low Expectations, Nicole and Lyndsay dig into the eerie and true story of Hex Hollow—a chilling 1928 murder wrapped in folklore, fear, and old-world magic. When local powwow healer Nelson Rehmeyer was accused of casting a hex, three men broke into his home deep in the woods of York County, Pennsylvania, hoping to break the curse. Instead, they left behind a brutal crime that would shake the community.🌒 In this episode:Explore the world of powwow magic and the Pennsylvania Dutch

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65:52

Demons, Doubt, and Domestic Terror : The Smurl Haunting

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2025/07/19

What happens when your dream home becomes your worst nightmare? In this unsettling episode of The Low Expectations Podcast, Nicole and Lyndsay explore the terrifying and controversial case of The Smurl Haunting—one of the most infamous paranormal investigations of the 1980s.Set in West Pittston, Pennsylvania, the Smurl family claimed they were tormented for over a decade by an escalating series of paranormal events—violent poltergeist activity, demonic apparitions, foul odors, and even sexual

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48:32

Beam Me Up: The Travis Walton Abduction

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2025/07/16

In this chilling episode of Low Expectations, we dive deep into one of the most infamous alien abduction cases in American history — the disappearance of Travis Walton. In 1975, a young logger vanished without a trace in the Arizona wilderness, only to reappear five days later with a story that defied belief. Was it a hoax? A hallucination? Or proof of something far more otherworldly?Join Nicole and Lyndsay as they explore the bizarre circumstances surrounding Walton’s abduction, the frantic manhunt

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52:20

From Outlaw to Oddity: The Postmortem Adventures of...

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2025/07/14

This week on Low Expectations, we dig up the unbelievable true story of Elmer McCurdy — the outlaw who became a traveling sideshow corpse. After a failed train robbery, Elmer was gunned down... but death was just the beginning. His embalmed body would go on a bizarre cross-country journey for years, ending up in funhouses, wax museums, and even a California amusement park before someone realized he wasn't a prop — he was a mummy.Join us as we unravel the strange tale of a man who gained more

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45:20

Exorcisms and Executions: The Loudun Hysteria

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2025/07/10

In this episode of Low Expectations, we unravel the infamous Loudun Possessions—a chilling and chaotic 17th-century case where an entire convent of Ursuline nuns claimed to be tormented by demons. Their target? A handsome, defiant priest named Urbain Grandier, who was accused of making a literal pact with the Devil.Was it mass hysteria, a political hit job, or a deeply repressed group of nuns stuck in a powder keg of religion, sex, and superstition? Join Nicole and Lyndsay as they explore this blend

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41:23

Born Again: The Haunting Case of the Pollock Twins

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2025/07/06

In 1950s England, a tragic car accident claimed the lives of two young girls… but a year later, their mother gave birth to twin daughters who would grow up claiming memories, mannerisms, and phobias that eerily mirrored the sisters they never met. Were the Pollock twins proof of reincarnation? A case of parental projection? Or something stranger altogether?In this episode of Low Expectations, Nicole and Lyndsay unravel one of the most baffling stories in paranormal lore—digging into family trauma,

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49:04

This House Hates You: The Bell Witch

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2025/06/28

In this episode of Low Expectations, we head deep into the Tennessee woods to uncover one of America’s oldest and most terrifying hauntings — The Bell Witch. Was it a vengeful spirit? A demonic force? Or just really aggressive frontier gossip? Join Lyndsay and Nicole as they dig into the true story of the Bell family, tormented in the early 1800s by something invisible... but very, very loud.From disembodied voices to violent attacks and a literal death-by-ghost, this case has it all — religious

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45:11

Vanished in the Snow: The Mystery of the Yuba County...

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2025/06/25

Five young men vanish in the snowy wilderness of Northern California—only to be found months later in a chilling and inexplicable state. In this episode of Low Expectations, we unravel the baffling true crime case of the Yuba County Five—a group of friends with developmental disabilities who seemingly took a wrong turn into one of America’s strangest unsolved mysteries. Why did they abandon their car? What led them deep into the mountains with no clear reason? Join Lyndsay and Nicole as they dig

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41:29

The Holy Mess: The Pope-ocalypse

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2025/06/22

This week on Low Expectations, we’re heading straight to the Vatican vaults—because nothing says divine authority like blowing up and bladder failure. Join us as we explore two of the most bizarre papal deaths in history: one pope who allegedly exploded from within, and another who died from holding in his pee. Yes, seriously.We’re digging into the strange, smelly, and suspicious ends of Popes. Was it divine punishment, political sabotage, or just really bad medieval health practices?If you love

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59:13

Eyes Wide Shut: The Strange Deaths Behind the Lead Masks

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2025/06/15

On this episode of Low Expectations, we’re digging into one of the most bizarre and baffling unsolved mysteries of the 20th century—the Lead Mask Case of Brazil.In 1966, two men were found dead on a hillside near Rio de Janeiro, wearing formal suits, lead eye masks, and carrying a cryptic note. No signs of violence. No clear cause of death. Just a trail of strange clues involving spiritualism, radio frequencies, and possible alien contact. Was this a science experiment gone wrong? A secret ritual

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39:40

Obsession After Death: The Story of Carl Tanzler

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2025/06/15

This week on Low Expectations, we're diving into one of the most disturbing love stories history has to offer—if you can even call it that. Join us as we explore the twisted tale of Carl Tanzler, a man so obsessed with a young tuberculosis patient, Maria Elena Hoyos, that not even death could sever his delusion. What starts as a bizarre courtship turns into a macabre story of grave robbing, mummified remains, and a haunting obsession that blurs the line between romance and madness.We’ll unpack

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