Can You Crack The Cramp-Word? Twisted & Uncorked
Lindsay is joined by Alecia from the Twisted & Uncorked podcast to see if she can decipher what a couple of Victorian slang terms mean.
Monster Blizzard of 1886
Lindsay and Madison discuss the Monster Blizzard of 1886, as well as why you shouldn’t trust a mild winter, that drifting snow is dangerous, and the importance of proper home construction.
Weirdo Pod Holiday Special
Grab a cup of eggnog, make sure the stockings are hung with care, and maybe keep a vial of Holy Water handy as we’re joined by Stuart, the non-denominational holiday cryptid, who will act as your guide through a slew of holiday-themed podcasts, including: Live, Laugh, Larceny; Ye Olde Crime, Twisted and Uncorked, PNW Haunts & Homicides, and That’s So Fucked Up. So sit back, try to relax, and resist your fight or flight instinct for a weirdo pod special like no other.
Washington Arsenal Explosion
Lindsay and Madison discuss the Washington Arsenal Explosion, as well as why you shouldn’t dry explosives in metal pans, that hoopskirts were a health hazard on several levels, and the giving nature of those in times of national strife.
Can You Crack The Cramp-Word? with Sandman Stories Presents
Lindsay is joined once again by Dustin from the Sandman Stories Presents podcast to see if he can decipher what a couple of Victorian slang terms mean.
Brooklyn Theatre Fire of 1876
Lindsay and Madison discuss the Brooklyn Theatre Fire of 1876, as well as the importance of fire safety, that you should always try to stay calm in an emergency, and how to properly honor the fallen when others won’t.
Lost Village of Triadelphia
Lindsay and Madison discuss the Lost Village of Triadelphia, as well as why location matters; that just because you’re smart, that doesn’t mean you’re great at managing things; and how when all else fails, maybe you should move to the left.
Can You Crack The Cramp-Word? with Weird Distractions
Lindsay is joined by Alex from the Weird Distractions podcast to see if she can decipher what a couple of Victorian slang terms mean.
Blanche Hariot
Lindsay and Madison discuss Blanche Hariot, as well as how to be a badass, that Victorians are essentially gothic hipsters, and how to spin a tale that is so captivating it jumps continents.
“Thanksgiving Day” Massacre of 1637
Lindsay and Madison discuss the “Thanksgiving Day” Pequot/Mystic Massacre of 1637, as well as why it’s not okay to celebrate slaughtering people, that history doesn’t always have everything right, and how you can ethically acknowledge our traditional American Thanksgiving.
Can You Crack The Cramp-Word? Too Stupid To Live
Lindsay is joined by Becky from the Too Stupid To Live podcast to see if she can decipher what a couple of Victorian slang terms mean.
Thomas Derrick
Lindsay and Madison discuss Thomas Derrick, as well as why you shouldn’t skip arm day, that there’s a time and a place for new inventions, and how the English language is a mystery.
"Eastern State Penitentiary: A History" with Dr. Paul Kahan
Lindsay is joined by historian and author Dr. Paul Kahan to discuss the history of Eastern State Penitentiary.
Can You Crack The Cramp-Word? Chemistry For Your Life
Lindsay is joined by Melissa from the Chemistry For Your Life podcast to see if she can decipher what a couple of Victorian slang terms mean.
The Catalpa Rescue with Philip D. Gibbons
Lindsay is joined by Philip D. Gibbons, host of Byte Sized Biographies, to discuss the 1876 Catalpa Rescue of Six Irish Fenians from Freemantle Gaol.
Halloween Special with Weird Distractions: Wabasha Street Caves and The Keg Mansion
Lindsay is joined by Alex from Weird Distractions as they share some of the most haunted locations from their respective states/provinces. Lindsay shares the Wabasha Street Caves of St. Paul, Minnesota, and Alex shares The Keg Mansion and Restaurant in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Edith Howard Cook
Lindsay and Madison discuss Edith Howard Cook, as well as why you shouldn’t disinter the dead, that air-tight coffins are pretty amazing, and that San Francisco is essentially garbage.
Can You Crack The Cramp-Word? That’s Total Mom Sense
Lindsay is joined by Kanika from That's Total Mom Sense podcast to see if she can decipher what a couple of Victorian slang terms mean.
Lingering Ladies
Lindsay and Madison discuss famous female spirits around the UK and Europe, as well as the importance of following a ghost to their bones in Crathes Castle, why spiritual sign language should be a thing at Curraghchase Manor, and that stabbing the King’s sister is never a good look, especially at Château de Brissac.
The Flying Dutchman
Lindsay and Madison discuss The Flying Dutchman, as well as why you should avoid creepy eye angels, why the Cape of Good Hope is not actually great, and that sometimes seeing isn’t always believing.