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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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40:58

Hollywood's Bad Girl: The Tragic Tale of Frances Farmer

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2025/11/03

Caroline Fraser recently mentioned the tragic tale of Frances farmer in her new book "Murderland" and it is such a great story that I just needed to share this episode again!With special guests Laura & Stephen from the Midday Movies Podcast! Make sure to check them out!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/midday-movies/id1715523597 This episode of the Rainy Day Rabbit Holes Podcast delves into the life of Frances Farmer, a Hollywood starlet known for her rebellious spirit

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46:07

When Tylenol Turned Deadly

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2025/10/29

The end of pain....forever This conversation delves into the chilling events surrounding the Tylenol murders of 1982 and the subsequent Excedrin poisonings in 1986. It explores the tragic deaths caused by cyanide-laced capsules, the investigations that followed, and the impact these events had on product safety regulations in the United States. The discussion highlights the key figures involved, including Stella Nickell, who was ultimately convicted for product tampering, and

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81:38

Who Was Tacoma’s Millionaire Magician Ray Gamble?

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2025/10/27

South Sound Magazine recently featured the Elephant House, the former home of Ray Gamble, Tacoma's millionaire magician, in an article, and mentioned our podcast. We thought we would rerelease this episode for you all to explore!Check out the article! https://www.southsoundmag.com/features/tacoma-elephant-house-history/article_01883564-0abe-4ce3-a95a-308b7c9d2473.html This episode explores the life of Ray Gamble, Tacoma's millionaire magician, through the insights of

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22:26

The Watts Family Ghosts

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2025/10/22

This week, we are sharing an episode from one of our favorite pod-friends: Ani from Audibly Haunted. This episode delves into the haunting story of the Watts family murder case, exploring the chilling events surrounding the disappearance of Shannan Watts and her two daughters, Bella and Celeste. The narrative unfolds with a focus on the true crime aspect, revealing the sinister actions of Chris Watts, who ultimately confessed to the murders. The conversation then shifts to the

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36:19

What Lurks Along the Iron Goat Trail?

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2025/10/14

In 1910, two trains—one passenger, one mail—were trapped for nearly a week in a brutal Washington blizzard near Stevens Pass. When lightning struck Windy Mountain, a half-mile-wide avalanche thundered down, sweeping the trains and the town of Wellington into the abyss. Nearly one hundred lives were lost in what remains the deadliest avalanche in U.S. history.Today, the site is known as the Iron Goat Trail, a scenic hiking path shadowed by eerie tales of ghost

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63:40

Haunted Brothels of the Wild West

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2025/10/07

The Wild West wasn’t all shootouts and saloons—it also had brothels where life, death, and legends collided. Some of those stories never left.In this episode, Shea and Jody take you inside two infamous houses of ill repute: The Birdcage Theater, Tombstone, Arizona – 26 deaths, bullet holes in the walls, and a love triangle that turned into a ghost story still whispered today. The Red Onion Saloon, Skagway, Alaska – where miners, madams, and a lingering

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57:07

Tacoma's Cursed Ghost Ship

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2025/09/30

In 1899, a massive four-masted iron ship called the Andelana vanished from Tacoma’s Commencement Bay overnight — leaving behind only a pair of floating logs and a haunting legacy.In this episode of Rainy Day Rabbit Holes, Shea and Jody are joined by Tacoma historian and tour guide Chris Staudinger of Pretty Gritty Tours to unravel the chilling mystery of Tacoma’s “ghost ship.” From tales of curses and unlucky sailors to divers who met their doom,

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53:44

Did the World Almost End in 1980?

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2025/09/24

Beneath the quiet farmlands of Arkansas, a single dropped tool set off a chain of events that could have changed history forever. In this episode, Shea and Jody take you deep underground into the Titan II missile program — the Cold War’s most volatile secret. What happens when human error meets doomsday weapons? And how close did we really come to nuclear apocalypse in 1980?Strap in. This rabbit hole goes from darkly funny to downright terrifying. 👉 Full story,

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29:41

Delightful Wallace, Idaho

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2025/09/17

Silver mines, brothels that ran until the 1990s, a highway battle that saved a whole town, and a firefighting hero who invented one of the most iconic tools in history. Wallace, Idaho has it all. In this episode of Rainy Day Rabbit Holes, Jody takes us through the quirky, fiery, scandal-filled history of Wallace, a town that declared itself the Center of the Universe, and you can’t disprove it.Grab your pickaxe (or Pulaski tool), because we’re heading down a rabbit

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62:41

Dark Legacy of the Grand Coulee Dam

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2025/09/10

A river is the most powerful force in nature—and blocking one is the boldest act a human can attempt. In this episode of Rainy Day Rabbit Holes, we dive into the colossal story of the Grand Coulee Dam: a project born in the desperation of the Great Depression, built with sweat and sacrifice, and shadowed by broken promises. From Hoovervilles to hydroelectric power, boomtown brothels to Woody Guthrie ballads, and even the secret connection between the dam and the atomic

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32:05

The Dark History of Shanghaiing with Dark History

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2025/09/03

Today, we are proud to present an episode by one of our fabulous Umbrella Podcast Collective members-Rob of Dark History. You've heard us talk about the Portland Shanghai Tunnels before, now go even deeper. Check it out! In this gripping episode ofThe Dark History Podcast, we dive deep into one of the most chilling and overlooked forms of human trafficking in history:shanghaiing. From the mid-1800s to the early 20th century, thousands of men were abducted from port cities like

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17:03

The Great Kentucky Meat Rain

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2025/08/27

In March 1876, the skies opened above Bath County, Kentucky… and instead of rain, meat fell from the heavens. Was it a divine miracle, a bizarre prank, or an avian puke-fest courtesy of startled vultures? Shea and Jody dig into one of history’s strangest mysteries—the infamous Kentucky Meat Shower.Chapters: 0:00 – Welcome to Rainy day rabbit holes where we take the history of the west off the rails00:20 – Today we are covering a meteorological

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19:39

Project Acoustic Kitty: The CIA’s Bizarre Spy Cat...

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2025/08/20

Silly Summer Season: The CIA’s Bonkers Spy Cat – Project Acoustic KittyIn this delightfully absurd Silly Summer Season episode of Rainy Day Rabbit Holes, Jody takes us down the rabbit hole of one of the strangest Cold War experiments you’ve never heard of—Project Acoustic Kitty. In the 1960s, the CIA actually spent millions of taxpayer dollars trying to turn a real, living cat into a stealthy spy. The plan? Surgically implant a microphone, radio

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17:03

That Time We Almost Nuked the Moon

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2025/08/13

In this mind-boggling episode of Rainy Day Rabbit Holes, hosts Shea and Jody take you on a wild ride through one of the most absurd plans in Cold War history: Project A119, the United States Air Force's secret proposal to nuke the moon. Yes, you read that right! Join us as we explore the motivations behind this bizarre plan, from ego and public relations to a desperate need for cosmic swagger in the face of Soviet competition.You'll discover:- How the Cold War turned into a

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64:21

Cryptids of the PNW (with Devon from Ouija Broads!)

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2025/08/08

Episode 81-Cryptids and Kindred Spirits – A Dive with Devon from Ouija Broads Rainy Day Rabbit Holes is thrilled to welcome Devon from the Ouija Broads, one of the most beloved podcasts about Pacific Northwest paranormal history, ghosts, and cryptids. With a relaunch underway and a new book on cryptids in progress, Devon joins Shea and Jody for a hilarious and heartwarming episode about everything from mosquito bites and neighbor drama to her favorite haunted stories,

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18:02

What is the Cadaver Synod?

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2025/07/30

What happens when church politics go full horror movie? In this jaw-dropping episode of Rainy Day Rabbit Holes, hosts Shea and Jody unearth one of the most bizarre trials in history—the Cadaver Synod of 897 CE, when the Catholic Church literally put a dead pope on trial.You'll learn:Why Pope Formosus was exhumed, dressed in papal robes, and propped up in courtHow medieval church power struggles spiraled into corpse mutilation and chaosWhat role Charlemagne’s crumbling

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79. Why Is There a Lenin Statue in Seattle?

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2025/07/23

How did a 7-ton statue of Vladimir Lenin—a symbol of Soviet communism—end up in Seattle’s artsy, free-spirited Fremont neighborhood? In this listener-requested episode, Shea and Jody uncover the bizarre journey of Fremont’s Lenin statue, from a scrapyard in post-Communist Europe to its quirky life as a holiday-themed, drag-clad Seattle oddity.They dive into the statue's Cold War origins, the eccentric American who brought it to the U.S., and the ongoing debate: Is it art, satire, or an accidental

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45:46

Buried Alive: The Incredible True Story of Mick...

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2025/07/16

Normally, this kind of jaw-dropping rabbit hole is reserved just for our Patreon supporters—but today, we’re unlocking it for everyone.In 1968, Irishman Mick Meaney decided to let himself be buried alive for 61 days in a Guinness record stunt that captured international attention…and caused his pregnant wife to find out via the radio. In this bonus episode, Shea welcomes special guest Kevin Ryan, host of Tyrant in Training Podcast and a fellow member of our Umbrella Podcast Collective, to

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00:45:44

Buried Alive: The Incredible True Story of Mick...

History Unhinged: Rainy Day Rabbit Holes ·

2025/07/16

Normally, this kind of jaw-dropping rabbit hole is reserved just for our Patreon supporters—but today, we’re unlocking it for everyone. In 1968, Irishman Mick Meaney decided to let himself be buried alive for 61 days in a Guinness record stunt that captured international attention…and caused his pregnant wife to find out via the radio. In this bonus episode, Shea welcomes special guest Kevin Ryan, host of Tyrant in Training Podcast and a fellow member of our Umbrella Podcast Collective, to

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24:29

Bonus! Ranking the Aliens Movies with Midday Movies...

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2025/07/14

Shea joined Stephen and Laura from the Midday Movies Podcast to talk about Aliens and Alien 3, then hung around to rank all of the movies in the Alien Francise. Check it out, and make sure to check out all of the episodes that Midday Movies did with members of the Umbrella Collective about the Alien movie franchise, all as part of the celebration of our new podcast, Face Huggers and Friends, launching later this summer! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/midday-movies/id1715523597Want to hear

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