The Poison Tea Party podcast

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On June 23rd, 1993, Lorena Bobbitt made headlines worldwide when she infamously used a kitchen knife to teach her husband a bloody lesson. The woman claimed instances of brutal rape and abuse in the marriage led her to commit the savage crime but as the intimate details of their life were plastered across the tabloids, some weren't so sure. The 90s were a time of sensational courtroom dramas, but nothing could have prepared America for this. Pull up a chair & pour your favorite poison as we discuss a case for the ages; De-Dicked: The John & Lorena Bobbitt Story.…

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Episode 28: Hell Hotel - The Dark History of the Cecil Hotel 1:00:20

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In 1927, the Cecil Hotel was constructed as a million-dollar modern marvel in the heart of Los Angeles, California. It was meant to appeal to the middle-class business traveler, but soon after it opened its doors to the public, something sinister began to take hold. The Great Depression, brought on by the stock market collapse, sent the area into a tailspin, and the Cecil Hotel paid the ultimate price. Plagued by rapes, murders and suicides, and surrounded by one of Americas most notorious neighborhoods gifted the Cecil Hotel with a rough reputation. Grab your poisons and join us as we discuss the dark history of one of our nation's most vile hot spots, the Cecil Hotel.…

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Episode 27: Honor Thy Mother 1:13:36

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Why are moms so amazing? This week, we get a little personal and share stories of our moms while exploring the science behind what makes a mother tick. Grab your poison tea party guests and prepare to take a walk down memory lane as we all think back to our childhoods and attempt to understand why our moms let us live. This is our honorary episode to mothers everywhere, Honor Thy Mother.…

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Episode 26 - The Greenbrier Ghost 58:56

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On January 23rd, 1897, a beautiful young woman, Zona Hester Shue, was found dead in her home at the bottom of the staircase. All signs pointed to it being a terrible accident as the result of a miscarriage. Her loved ones were distraught, especially her mother, Mary Jane. But Mary Jane's suspicions grew and before this case was all said and done, she would tell the story of how she came to know the truth about what really happened to her daughter in a West Virginia courtroom, and **SPOILER ALERT**, it involves the ghost of her dead daughter Zona coming back from the grave to tell her the story. Join us as we pick apart the story of the Greenbrier Ghost.…

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Episode 25: The Silent Twins 1:01:59

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Throughout history twins have been both worshiped and feared by cultures across the globe. They are known for their identical features and unbreakable bonds, but is being a twin really all it's cracked up to be? Join us as we throw a birthday party for Trass and Kailie AND weigh in on the popular case of June and Jennifer Gibbons, known as the Silent Twins. You are going to need EXTRA poison for this episode that will leave you seeing double.…

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Episode 24: Conspiracy Theories: Vol 1 1:23:14

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Government coverups, mysterious murders, secret societies, clones and....LIZARD PEOPLE!! Get your tinfoil hats and grab some extra poison because you are going to need it as Kailie tells us about some of the most insane conspiracies of all time. Are you a believer? Find out now on this uncomfy episode of The Poison Tea Party Podcast.…

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Episode 23: The Mandela Effect 1:12:50

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Have you ever had a memory so vivid you can recall it like it happened yesterday only to find out it never really happened at all? Have you ever shared that memory with friends or family only to find out they have the exact same recollection? The Mandela Effect is a social phenomenon where large groups of people believe an event occurred when it did not. Join us on this journey through the dimensions of the mind as we discuss the Mandela Effect.…

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Episode 22: A Crafty Escape - The Story of William and Ellen Craft 1:07:34

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William and Ellen were born into slavery in Macon, Georgia in the early 1800's. After years of enduring slave treatment and dreaming of a life of freedom, they come up with a plan to escape. And it was a plan unlike anything you've ever heard before. Join us at the Poison Tea Party as we talk about the crafty escape of William and Ellen Craft.…

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Episode 21: Vampire Panic 55:54

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In the late 18th and early 19th century, people on the American East Coast were in the grips of a panic. Their loved ones were dying in waves from symptoms like loss of appetite, coughing up blood, and difficulty breathing. They were wasting away before their eyes and there was no known cure. The illness was rampant and people would do anything to keep the sickness from spreading, including dismembering suspected vampires. Join us as we dissect the truth about the Vampire Panic.…

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Episode 20 - Pick Your Poison 1:05:22

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Come one, come all, and gather around as we do some digging on one of the most infamous poisons of all time. It's known throughout history as 'the king of poison and the poison of kings'. Arsenic has had many uses since as far back as the 5th century, from coloring wallpaper and treating skin conditions to murder.…

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Episode 19: The Dyatlov Pass Incident 1:43:39

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In early February of 1959, 5 hikers bodies were discovered in Russia's frigid Ural Mountains. Investigators chalked it up to a severe case of hypothermia. But 2 months later when the remaining 4 hikers' bodies were uncovered, the investigators could no longer claim hypothermia to be the reason for their demise. Pour yourself a cup and join us as we try to uncover the mind-blowing mystery of The Dyatlov Pass Incident.…

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Episode 18: A Very Poisoned Christmas 58:24

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Ho Ho Ho!! Merry Christmas!? Happy Haunaka!? -How about Happy Holidays? ....or is it? Grab a teacup and take a seat. We are pulling Christmas apart and taking a real hard look at all the classic traditions, that, at first glance, look innocent enough, but if you dig into the depths of history, it turns out these traditions are a whole lot darker than you ever realized. Janet hosts this jolly old festive episode! Join us for 'A Very Poisoned Christmas'.…

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Episode 17 - Happy New Year? 1:06:33

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Join us on a boisterous countdown to chaos as Trass navigates through the histories of New Year's past.

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Episode 16 - Hollywood's Cursed Films 1:05:51

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Nothing compares to the magic of the movies. Think about your favorite film as a child and you're instantly taken back to a world of wonder. But did you know that some Hollywood movies harbor hidden secrets? There are even some films that are so evil, they are known by those who worked on the sets to be CURSED. Join us as we dissect some of the disturbing theories behind Hollywood's Cursed Films.…

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Episode 15: Native American Folklore 1:27:37

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Join us as Trass takes us on an unsettling adventure into the dark history of some of the most strange and terrifying creatures of Native American Folklore.

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Episode 14: The Villisca Ax Murders 1:12:55

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On June 10th 1912 in the small town of Villisca, Iowa, a gruesome crime took place. 8 people were savagely bludgeoned to death with an ax as they slept. Join us as we try to uncover the killer in the infamous case of The Villisca Ax Murders.

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Episode 13 - Tell Me A Story 57:04

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This is an episode that's near and dear to our cold black hearts. It's the LISTENER SUBMISSION episode. Come join us at the Poison Tea Party as we tell you a collection of spine-chilling tales submitted by our audience that are sure to keep you up at night.

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Episode 12 - Dolls Are Creepy AF 57:17

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Dolls are meant to be companions for children as a way to ignite imagination and teach them how to care for family. But what happens when that doll suddenly takes on a mind of it's own? And even worse, what happens if the doll is EVIL? Come along as we attempt to discover what makes us so creeped out by dolls. Is it all in our head or is there really something lurking behind that plastic smile?…

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Episode 11 - Check Your Kids Candy: The History of Trick or Treat 1:00:47

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Trick or Treating is a Halloween tradition going back hundreds of years and it's reason and meaning has evolved over time. Come with us on a troubling journey as we dive deep into this long standing tradition and discover all the dark reasons Trick or Treating gets a bad wrap. Don't forget to check your kids candy this Halloween season. This is the real history behind Trick or Treating.…

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Episode 10: The Devil Tree 40:17

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In Bernard's Township, New Jersey sits a diabolic oak tree called the Devil Tree. And in Port St. Lucie, Florida, there's another. What is it about these trees that give them their wicked nicknames? Are they truly demonic or are they just cursed by the local folklore that gave them their devilish names? Join us as we have a little chat about The Devil Tree.…

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Episode 9 - Beware of Slenderman 1:00:30

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Originating as a Creepypasta internet meme, Slenderman is a fictional, supernatural character- or is he? Join us as we dive into the mythology and folklore surrounding this viral phenomenon and take a closer look at how it inspired fear and real-life violence. Is Slenderman just an imaginary tale to scare the kids, or is there something more to this story?…

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Episode 8 - The Curse of Lake Lanier 52:49

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Nestled in the heart of the Deep South is a man made lake with a checkered past. It's a lake that has claimed almost 700 lives in it's short existence. Is there an explanation for the astronomical death rate, or is this lake truly haunted by it's own history? This is the story of Georgia's Lake Lanier.…

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Episode 7 - Goodnight Sugar Babe - The Murder of Vera Jo Reigle 59:37

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On March 26th, 2011 the body of 24 year-old mother was discovered after being hit by a train on the train tracks near the home she had been living in with her young daughter. But what seemed like an accident quickly unfolded into a gruesome case full of manipulation and severe abuse spanning generations. This is the tragic story of Vera Jo Reigle.…

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Episode 6 - National Parks are Creepy AF 1:05:56

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America's National Parks are home to some of the world's most breathtakingly beautiful wilderness. Protected by the federal government, many acres of these parks remain wild, extremely remote and virtually untouched by humans. Sounds heavenly right? With over 400 National Park sites across America spanning more than 84 million acres, its easy to see how there could be room for something evil and undiscovered lurking deep within the forests. Mysterious disappearances, terrifying cryptid sightings and possible alien encounters are just the beginning. Because as beautiful as they are, National Parks are creepy AF!…

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Episode 5 - Typhoid Mary 1:03:55

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In the early 1900's, Mary Mallon emigrated from post-famine Ireland to the United States in hopes of a chance at a better life and quickly found employment as a cook. But everywhere that Mary worked, sickness seemed to follow. Mary was on the run from typhoid fever, but would it catch up with her? Or would she be the one who would get away?…

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Episode 4: Mary Toft, The Woman Who Gave Birth To Rabbits 55:47

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In 1726 in Godalming, England, a poor peasant woman would turn the entire medical community on its head when she gave birth to 18 different rabbits. This is the incredible and TRUE story of Mary Toft, the woman who gave birth to rabbits.

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Episode 3: The Hello Kitty Murder 59:32

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This case takes place in Hong Kong in the explosive 90's. The tragically true story of Fan Man Yee, a young mother who's gruesome murder became forever entwined with an endearing children's icon. This is the story of the Hello Kitty murder.

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Episode 2: Clowns, A Frightful History 1:13:48

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Clowns have been around for a very long time. They were created as a way to entertain us and make us laugh, but throughout history they have slowly become something we fear. Join us as we take a trip through the terrifying history of clowns.

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Episode 1: Stay Away From Skidmore 1:04:01

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