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Spooky Scary Skeptical

Spooky Scary Skeptical Podcast

Emily, Libby & Ken - a spooky girl, a scary girl and a skeptical guy - discuss conspiracies, mysteries, true crime, the unexplained, and everything odd, strange, and weird.

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All Episodes

00:52:04

124. Al Capone - Part 1

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2025/10/10

Meet Al Capone, the bootlegger with a bang! Chicago’s most infamous “businessman,” Capone turned Prohibition into profit-hibition and made more dough than a bakery. He ruled the city with charm, chaos, and an iron fist. Join us as we unpack Al Capone!Sources:https://www.deseret.com/u-s-world/2023/10/17/23920912/al-capone-crime-timeline/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Capone

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00:53:53

123. Victor Lustig

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2025/09/24

Ken fills the girls in on the many business ventures of the world famous Victor Lustig. You will have to listen in to see if they would have been chomping at the bit for the opportunity to buy the Eiffel Tower!Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victor_Lustighttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/man-who-sold-eiffel-tower-twice-180958370/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberty_bondhttps://thehustle.co/originals/the-con-man-who-sold-the-eiffel-tower-twice-1

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00:53:26

122. Disappearance of Natalee Holloway

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2025/09/03

This week’s episode covers the disappearance and murder of Natalee Holloway. Tune in as the crew heads to Aruba to hear about this class trip gone wrong and the saga surrounding a privileged kid who commits murder.Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Natalee_Hollowayhttps://abcnews.go.com/International/natalee-holloways-disappearance-remains-unsolved-15-years-timeline/story?id=67135012

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00:56:43

121. Scary Movie Watchers

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2025/08/21

In honor of our coming minisodes, the crew decides to turn to science on why we like scary movies! Tune in as Libby dives in to the benefits of watching scary movies, and the reasons behind our obsession.Sources:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/morbid-minds/202110/how-3-types-of-fans-benefit-from-horrorhttps://www.statsignificant.com/p/why-do-people-like-horror-films-ahttps://digitalcommons.liu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1030&context=post_honors_theses

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01:04:14

120. Tipsy Tales: Conrad Veidt

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2025/08/16

In Ken's edition of Tipsy Tales we learn all about the inspiration behind one of the most ICONIC comic book villains of all time... Conrad Veidt!Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conrad_Veidthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Man_Who_Laughs_(1928_film)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Goebbels

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00:47:25

119. Golden State Killer: Part 2

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2025/08/13

In this week’s episode, the crew wraps up the finale of the Golden State Killer. The crew learns just how this depraved man was caught using DNA. But one thing remains a question after all this time, just how small was his penis?Sources:Cold Cases: A True Crime Collection by Cheyna Rothhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_James_DeAngeloI’ll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamaraI’ll Be Gone in the Dark docuseries Crime Junkie PodcastCriminology PodcastThe Consult podcast

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01:06:42

118. Golden State Killer: Part 1

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2025/07/29

Let’s play a game called what song is Emily trying to describe? If you can guess what song it is, we’ll give you a shoutout on the pod! Because this song is a far bigger mystery than the loser serial killer and rapist the crew discusses in this week’s episode: The Golden State Killer.Sources:Cold Cases: A True Crime Collection by Cheyna Rothhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_James_DeAngeloI’ll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamaraI’ll Be Gone in the Dark docuseries

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00:56:56

117. Haunted Wales

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2025/07/21

Croeso i Gymru! Today we visit a beautiful country studded with breathtaking views from the mountains to the coastline. With more castles per square mile than any other European country, there's bound to be a ghost or two. Join us as we meet some friendly, furry and fiery ghosts!Sources:https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-63404537

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00:48:11

116. Timothy Dexter

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2025/07/14

In this week's episode Ken fills the girls in on the mystifying life of Timothy Dexter. Is he a brilliant businessman, or a fortuitous fool? It may be up to you to decide!Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timothy_Dexterhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Early_American_currency#Continental_currencyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1815_New_England_hurricane

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00:42:00

115. Tipsy Tales: The Rockefellers

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2025/07/13

If you have money and influence are you untouchable? Today we talk about one of America's wealthiest and most influential families, The Rockefellers. Join us as we uncover some of the dark histories and even a potential

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01:04:01

114. Haunted Objects - Part 3

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2025/07/11

Today we continue our haunted objects series. Ever heard of a killer chair or a painting that seems to conjure something up? Well now you have! Join us as we talk about more strange and haunted

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00:58:17

113. Jack the Ripper: Part 2

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2025/06/30

It’s time to wrap up the infamous tale of Jack the Ripper and reveal the true identity of this elusive killer. Will Ken and Em use their well honed detective skills to suss out the killer before Libby announces? Or will they fall into a conspiracy hole like so many others who have studied this case? Tune in to find out.Sources:The Cases That Haunt Us by John Douglas and Mark

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00:59:31

112. Jack The Ripper: Part 1

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2025/06/23

Whether it's toe shoes or trade marking incredible movie and restaurant ideas, the crew is always up to something. In this week's episode, things get SAUCY with Jack the Ripper and his horrific and infamous crimes. Tune in as Libby teaches Em and Ken a thing or two about this 19th century serial killer.Sources:The Cases That Haunt Us by John Douglas and Mark

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01:09:32

111. Bernie Madoff: Part 3

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2025/06/12

Ken's series on Bernie Madoff comes to its thrilling conclusion! Although we find out why the name Madoff may be familiar to the girls...the jury is still out on the exact lyric Emily had in

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01:17:02

109. Tipsy Tales: Pope Gregory IX

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2025/06/08

Welcome to our FIRST EVER episode of Tipsy Tales. Grab your drink and settle in as Ken, Emily and Libby fight for their lives through the is episode about Pope Gregory IX. A risky topic. Will they be canceled? How many times will they go on a tangent? Tune in to find out!Sources:https://www.irishlegal.com/articles/our-legal-heritage-gregory-ix-the-cat-killing-pope-who-laid-down-the-lawhttps://historycolored.com/articles/7385/when-pope-gregory-ix-declared-a-war-on-cats/

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01:07:10

109. Bernie Madoff: Part 2

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2025/06/05

The story of Bernie couldn't be contained to only 2 parts thanks to all the investigations Ken had to discuss in this week's episode. Tune in to see what comes to light on Bernie's successful investment strategies and keep an eye out for the stunning conclusion in Part 3!Sources:⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernie_Madoff⁠⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_J._Shapiro⁠⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Payment_for_order_flow⁠⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Madoff

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01:01:07

108. Bernie Madoff: Part 1

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2025/05/24

Ken starts a 2 part series covering the financial mastermind Bernie Madoff, who up to this point has flown under the girls' radars...Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernie_Madoffhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_J._Shapirohttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Payment_for_order_flowhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Madoff

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01:05:55

107. Celebrity Conspiracies

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2025/05/13

The crew takes a break after covering Lindbergh, and dips their toes into some celebrity conspiracy theories!! Tune in as they cover everything from a bar fight Ken instigated to Keanu Reeves’s immortality. Yeah, it’s a wild

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01:03:31

106. Lindbergh Kidnapping: Part 3

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2025/05/05

We are back at it for the final part of the Lindbergh Kidnapping. Fortunately for Ken and Emmy there are no more notes to try to decipher... but will we finally get to the bottom of the mystery?Sources:The Cases That Haunt Us by John Douglas and Mark Olshakerhttps://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/lindbergh-kidnapping

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01:10:03

105. Lindbergh Kidnapping: Part 2

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2025/04/28

We’re backkk!!! For part 2 of the Lindbergh Kidnapping. Strap in as we deep dive into approximately a million random notes and the introduction of a new character. Because it’s no kidnapping without a 72 year old retired gym teacher to keep things interesting.Sources:The Cases That Haunt Us by John Douglas and Mark Olshakerhttps://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/lindbergh-kidnapping

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