What the Heck Mystery Podcast, Taunton (2024)

08/11/2023

On Saturday, we saw the release of the first Creature Feature of the season! It looked at Tulpa, a creature made from thought.

Today, episode 95 releases! This episode looks at something we use every day: the internet. How is that a mystery? Well, it isn't on its own. But we're looking at the iceberg that is the internet, including the dark and deep webs. We're looking at the history, uses, and the operations to make it safer.

Listen here: https://linktr.ee/whattheheckpod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=36ff281f-5ba2-4aae-a603-b949b9747210

References
Contributors to Wikimedia projects. “Arab Spring - Wikipedia.” Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia, Wikimedia Foundation, Inc., 27 Jan. 2011, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arab_Spring.
Henry, Jasmine. “10 Surprisingly Bright Spots on the Darknet.” Security Intelligence, 10 Sept. 2019, https://securityintelligence.com/articles/10-surprisingly-bright-spots-on-the-darknet/.
Kaspersky. “Is the Dark Web Dangerous? What You Need to Know.” Www.Kaspersky.Com, Kaspersky, 18 May 2023, https://www.kaspersky.com/resource-center/threats/deep-web.
Kastner, Erica. “History of the Dark Web [Timeline].” Managed IT Services, Copiers, Telephony | Standard Office Systems of Atlanta, 7 Feb. 2020, https://www.soscanhelp.com/blog/history-of-the-dark-web.

01/11/2023

Episode 94 is out now! That's 9 episodes in a row!
This week's episode covers the Men in Lead Masks. Two men in Brazil were discovered on a hill by a boy flying his kite. Neither was alive, and both were wearing masks made of lead. The investigation into these mysterious deaths became more and more strange as time went on.

Listen here: https://linktr.ee/whattheheckpod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=62bd3627-4f83-45a3-bd02-a26a8901b617

References
Barclay, Shelly. “The Lead Masks Case - Historic Mysteries.” Historic Mysteries, 27 Oct. 2011, https://www.historicmysteries.com/the-lead-masks-case/.
Castelo, Dante. “The Lead Masks Case: Unexplained Deaths and Alleged Extraterrestrial Contact | Medium.” Medium, Medium, 11 July 2023, https://medium.com//the-lead-masks-case-unexplained-deaths-and-alleged-extraterrestrial-contact-952f8ab49cb4.
Fraga, Kaleena. “The Lead Masks Case And The Disturbing Story Behind It.” All That’s Interesting, All That’s Interesting, 7 Feb. 2022, https://allthatsinteresting.com/lead-masks-case.
Grey, Orrin. “Bodies on the Hill: The Enduring Mystery of the Lead Masks Case.” Https://The-Line-up.Com, 16 May 2016, https://the-line-up.com/lead-masks-case.
Reo, Sean. “Lead Masks Case: Bizarre Deaths of Two Brazilian Men - Global Bizarre.” Global Bizarre, 27 June 2020, https://globalbizarre.com/lead-masks-case/.
Roos, Robin. “OD or UFO? The Case of the Lead Masks - CVLT Nation.” CVLT Nation - The Home of Underground Culture, CVLT Nation, 30 Jan. 2017, https://cvltnation.com/od-ufo-case-lead-masks/.

31/10/2023

It's the final say of opening week, and episode 93 has released!

Today, we look at one of the most infamous cases of possession in recent history, the case of Annelise Michel. A devout Christian, she prayed for the sins of everyone, even working to get penance for them by suffering for them. Her possession was well recorded, with photos and sound clips available on the internet. Her possession caused changes within the German rite of exorcism, and maybe the whole Catholic church.

Listen here: https://linktr.ee/whattheheckpod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=9a7f9125-4fe1-4c6a-94ac-8dd692ebe5ec

References
2 Priests Charged In Exorcism Death Of German Woman.” The New York Times, 14 July 1977, https://www.nytimes.com/1977/07/14/archives/2-priests-charged-in-exorcism-death-of-german-woman.html.
Paoletti, Gabe. “Anneliese Michel: The True Story Behind ‘The Exorcism Of Emily Rose.’” All That’s Interesting, All That’s Interesting, 12 Aug. 2021, https://allthatsinteresting.com/anneliese-michel-exorcism.
Powell, Mike. “Seized By the Spirit: Temporal Lobe Epilepsy and the Exorcism of Anneliese Michel | Skeptical Inquirer.” Home | Skeptical Inquirer, 30 July 2021, https://skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/seized-by-the-spirit-temporal-lobe-epilepsy-and-the-exorcism-of-anneliese-michel/.
Reader Digest., 1982. Mysteries Unexplained. 1st ed. Pleasantville, NY: Reader's Digest Association, pp.105-107.
Seaver, Carl. “The Deadly Exorcism of Anneliese Michel, The Real Life Emily Rose.” History Defined -, 29 Apr. 2022, https://www.historydefined.net/anneliese-michel/

30/10/2023

Episode 92 is here! Today's episode looks at a woman in Germany called Gottliebin Dittus. She and her siblings moved into an apartment at the edge of town soon after a new pastor arrived. Gottliebin soon began to exhibit signs of an illness, but the pastor wasn't interested. It wasn't until he spent time with Gottliebin that he stepped up to help her.

Listen here: https://linktr.ee/whattheheckpod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=3354737b-8094-4bb8-a331-a78c54a4a453

References
Arnold, Matt. “Blumhardt and the Exorcism of Gottliebin Dittus - 6.” Ghosts, Ghouls and God, 22 May 2020, https://ghostsghoulsandgod.co.uk/2020/05/gottliebin-demons/.
Sanders, Fred. “‘Jesus Is Victor’ (Blumhardt) - The Scriptorium Daily.” The Scriptorium Daily, 29 Dec. 2009, https://scriptoriumdaily.com/jesus-is-victor-blumhardt/.
Zundel, Friedrich. “One Pastor’s Battle with Demons by Friedrich Zündel.” Plough, 3 Aug. 2022, https://www.plough.com/en/topics/justice/one-pastors-battle-with-demons.

29/10/2023

Episodes 90 & 91 are out!
Episode 90 goes back to the 1700s where a Christmastime illness caused the demonic possession of George Lukins, maybe. He could have been faking it instead!
Episode 91 looks at a girl who was raised in the Catholic church, but fell for a demonic pact and became possessed not once, but twice!

Listen here: https://linktr.ee/whattheheckpod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=22a9c3a0-7a6c-49a7-a61f-0513cf85ff46

27/10/2023

Episode 89 is out now! Today's episode takes us to one of the most famous cases of possession in the modern day, Roland Doe. His family took his health very seriously, and his story became the basis for THE exorcism film, The Exorcist.

Photos
1- Roland Doe
2- The Poster for The Exorcist

Listen here: https://linktr.ee/whattheheckpod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=b2e860cb-df16-42c7-b6fd-887998ff38ea

References
DeLong, William. “Roland Doe And The Chilling True Story Of ‘The Exorcist.’” All That’s Interesting, All That’s Interesting, 5 Oct. 2021, https://allthatsinteresting.com/roland-doe-the-exorcist-true-story.
Falk, Graham. “The Exorcist True Story: Who Was Roland Doe, What Happened to Ronald Hunkeler, William Friedkin’s The Exorcist.” The Scotsman, 8 Aug. 2023, https://www.scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/film-and-tv/the-exorcist-true-story-who-was-roland-doe-what-happened-to-roland-doe-william-friedkins-the-exorcist-4248078.
Martin, Emily. “Roland Doe: The Chilling True Story That Inspired The Exorcist | Novel Suspects.” Novel Suspects, 28 Oct. 2021, https://www.novelsuspects.com/articles/roland-doe/.
Yang, Maya. “Boy Whose Case Inspired The Exorcist Is Named by US Magazine | US News | The Guardian.” The Guardian, The Guardian, 20 Dec. 2021, https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/dec/20/the-exorcist-boy-named-magazine.

26/10/2023

Today's episode is out! This case looks at Michael Taylor. Drawn into a religious group to help with his mental health, he may have had an affair with a minister, leading to accusations of possession and a murder. In the most gruesome episode this week, we delve into the possession and the events surrounding it.

Listen here: https://linktr.ee/whattheheckpod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=24f7f93b-00f3-468d-8793-c2d2828e7660

References
Contributors to Wikimedia projects. “Michael Taylor (British Killer) - Wikipedia.” Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia, Wikimedia Foundation, Inc., 4 Apr. 2010, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Taylor_(British_killer).
Fraga, Kaleena. “9 Chilling Tales Of Demonic Possession.” All That’s Interesting, All That’s Interesting, 25 Oct. 2022, https://allthatsinteresting.com/demonic-possession/5.
Sutherland, Paul. “The Ossett ‘Exorcist’ Murder.” The True Crime Enthusiast, 7 Oct. 2017, https://thetruecrimeenthusiast.co.uk/the-ossett-exorcist-murder.

25/10/2023

It's day 2 of season 3's opening week. We're starting the cases today with the story of Terrance Cottrell. His mother was taken in by a church who believed he was possessed. There's a content warning in place at the beginning of the episode today.

Listen here: https://linktr.ee/whattheheckpod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=cc3b63e8-780d-404b-98bd-9e83afdc8d21

References
McCoy, Chris. “Memphis Flyer | Free In Deed.” MemphisFlyer, 8 Dec. 2016, https://www.memphisflyer.com/free-in-deed.
Meisfjord, Tom. “The Truth Behind The 2003 Exorcism Of Terrence Cottrell.” Grunge, Grunge, 28 July 2020, https://www.grunge.com/231037/the-truth-behind-the-2003-exorcism-of-terrence-cottrell/.
“Minister Charged In Exorcism Death - CBS News.” CBS News - Breaking News, 24/7 Live Streaming News & Top Stories, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2003, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/minister-charged-in-exorcism-death/.
“The Exorcism Of Terrance Cottrell Jr | Sword And Scale.” SwordAndScale, 3 May 2017, https://www.swordandscale.com/the-exorcism-of-terrance-cottrell-jr/.

24/10/2023

Here it is, opening week of season 3! If you hadn't guessed already, this week we're revisiting demonic possession!

Today, we're going through the history of exorcism before spending the next week looking at cases of possession from around the world and across time! Enjoy!

Listen here: https://linktr.ee/whattheheckpod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=65088e18-8bf4-46e0-8c8c-8de8e3c80343

References
“Jinn Possession from an Islamic Perspective - Islam Question & Answer.” Islam Question and Answer, https://islamqa.info/en/answers/73412/jinn-possession-from-an-islamic-perspective. Accessed 23 Aug. 2023.
“Muslim Beliefs in the Supernatural and Related Practices | Pew Research Center.” Pew Research Center’s Religion & Public Life Project, 9 Aug. 2012, https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2012/08/09/the-worlds-muslims-unity-and-diversity-4-other-beliefs-and-practices/.
Pierre, Joe. “A Differential Diagnosis of Demonic Possession | Psychology Today United Kingdom.” Psychology Today, 25 May 2023, https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/psych-unseen/202305/a-differential-diagnosis-of-demonic-possession.
Pietkiewicz, Igor J., et al. “Delusions of Possession and Religious Coping in Schizophrenia: A Qualitative Study of Four Cases.” Frontiers in Psychology, Frontiers Media SA, Mar. 2021. Crossref, doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2021.628925.
Sappington, Thomas. “Demon Possession - The Gospel Coalition.” The Gospel Coalition, https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/essay/demon-possession/. Accessed 23 Aug. 2023.
Sartore, Melissa. “Catholic Exorcisms Are Real—and They Have an Ancient History.” History, National Geographic, 18 Apr. 2023, https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/ancient-origins-of-catholic-exorcism.
Shraiky, Reem. “Islam and Reality of Exorcism and Jinn.” Al Hakam, Al Hakam, 29 Jan. 2021, https://www.alhakam.org/islam-and-reality-of-exorcism-and-jinn/.
Traditional and Revised Catholic Rites of Exorcism. https://onlinechurchforchrist.files.wordpress.com/2019/08/chris_burton_catholic_rites_of_exorcism_volume_z-lib.org_.pdf. Accessed 23 Aug. 2023.
Yuko, Elizabeth. “Exorcisms: The Centuries-Long History of Expelling Evil | HISTORY.” HISTORY, 20 Oct. 2022, https://www.history.com/news/exorcisms-christianity-gospels-movie.

23/10/2023

I said the podcast was back during the summer, and this opening week is a doozy! There's so much to talk about that you get an extra day! Season 3 of What the Heck starts tomorrow! With this single photo, can you guess what opening week is about?

Listen here: https://linktr.ee/whattheheckpod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=f01d6257-22e5-42f9-ac44-bbbb9d638e43

05/09/2023

After an early end to Season 2, I've begun to work on Season 3! I will be back at my usual time, the week before Halloween! Keep your eyes peeled anywhere you get your podcasts so you can listen to the new episodes!

01/04/2023

I have to apologise! I got a new job and part of the training involved two 55-hour weeks, which caused me to fall behind! I've spent the last week catching up on the episodes I missed, and have released them all today. Please enjoy them!

11/03/2023

Episode 80 came out of hiding on Wednesday, and Creature Feature 46 is supporting the week!

On Wednesday, I looked at the Lost N**i Hoard. The N**is stole a lot of riches during their time, sending it all over. Most of it has never been recovered though.

Today, I'm talking about the Kujata, a mythical creature in Muslim folklore that's said to hold up the world.

Listen to the episodes here: https://linktr.ee/whattheheckpod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=f8c35dd5-f121-40f6-94e4-e0f574e4a5b7

Photos
Photo 1- gold bars
Photo 2- a drawing of the Kujata supporting the world
Photo 3- Kujata in Final Fantasy 7

References for Episode 80
Contributors to Wikimedia projects. 2005. ‘N**i Gold - Wikipedia’, Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia (Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.) [accessed 24 February 2023]
Ferreira, Becky. [n.d.]. ‘Town Forced to Tell Treasure Hunters to Please Stop Looking for N**i Gold’, VICE - VICE Is the Definitive Guide to Enlightening Information. [accessed 24 February 2023]
‘The N**i Hunt for Holy Treasure from Thor’s Hammer to the Holy Grail | Sky HISTORY TV Channel’. [n.d.]. Sky HISTORY TV Channel [accessed 24 February 2023]
‘The N**i Party | Holocaust Encyclopedia’. [n.d.]. Holocaust Encyclopedia | United States Holocaust Memorial Museum [accessed 24 February 2023]
Wight, Ed. 2022. ‘Treasure Hunters Discover Swastika-Marked Coins That Prove Hitler’s Men WERE at Polish Palace | Daily Mail Online’, Mail Online (Daily Mail) [accessed 24 February 2023]
Zorzut, Adrian. 2021. ‘Inside Global Hunt for Hitler’s Lost £20BILLION N**i Gold Horde with Sunken Ships, Hidden Bunkers & a Buried Train | The Sun’, The Sun (The Sun) [accessed 24 February 2023]

References for Creature Feature 46
“Kujata | Final Fantasy Wiki | Fandom.” Final Fantasy Wiki, https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Kujata . Accessed 27 Feb. 2023.
“Kujata | The Demonic Paradise Wiki | Fandom.” The Demonic Paradise Wiki, https://the-demonic-paradise.fandom.com/wiki/Kujata. Accessed 27 Feb. 2023.
“Kuyūtha | A Book of Creatures.” A Book of Creatures, 20 Apr. 2020, https://abookofcreatures.com/2020/04/20/kuyutha/.

04/03/2023

Creature Feature 45 is awake! This week, we're taking a look at Golems. A Jewish folklore, these creatures exist in many forms all throughout history. What to know how? Listen in to find out!

Listen here: https://linktr.ee/whattheheckpod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=aac0ad71-7c5d-40ba-9c75-f9ce6d0a2d03

Photos
Photo 1- a Golem ornament
Photo 2- A statue of the Prague Golem

References
‘Book Summary’. [n.d.]. CliffsNotes Study Guides | Book Summaries, Test Preparation & Homework Help | Written by Teachers [accessed 22 February 2023]
dhwty. 2020. ‘Golem: A Legendary Clay Beast Created to Protect Jewish People | Ancient Origins’, Ancient Origins Reconstructing the Story of Humanity’s Past (Ancient Origins) [accessed 22 February 2023]
Dinning, Rachel. 2020. ‘The Limehouse Golem: The Real History Behind the Film | HistoryExtra’, BBC History Magazine, BBC History Revealed & BBC World Histories - HistoryExtra (HistoryExtra) [accessed 22 February 2023]
Duca, Marc Di. 2019. ‘The Legend of the Golem of Prague’, Culture Trip (The Culture Trip) [accessed 22 February 2023]
Jackie. 2009. ‘The Myth of Prometheus, Myth of Fire Stolen by Prometheus’, Greek Myths & Greek Mythology [accessed 22 February 2023]
Newbould, Chris. 2017. ‘The Limehouse Golem: Folklore and Murder Mix with a Twist in Victorian London’, The National (The National) [accessed 22 February 2023]
‘S03E03: Unsolved Jewish Mysteries: The Golem — Jew Oughta Know’. [n.d.]. Jew Oughta Know [accessed 22 February 2023]

01/03/2023

Better late than never, episode 79 is here! This week we're out in Costa Rica to look at the stone spheres that can be found there! There are a few questions to answer this week. Head on over to have a listen!

Listen here: https://linktr.ee/whattheheckpod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=496d1e05-90d5-4838-9c0a-201cc1254b00

Photos- all 3 photos are of the Stone Sphere's

References
Centre, World Heritage. [n.d.]. ‘Precolumbian Chiefdom Settlements with Stone Spheres of the Diquís - UNESCO World Heritage Centre’, UNESCO World Heritage Centre [accessed 20 February 2023]
Dimri, Bipin. 2022. ‘Who Made the Stone Spheres of Costa Rica, and Why? - Historic Mysteries’, Historic Mysteries [accessed 20 February 2023]
‘How Were the Stone Spheres of Costa Rica Made? | Wonderopolis’. [n.d.]. Where the Wonders of Learning Never Cease | Wonderopolis [accessed 20 February 2023]
Milligan, Markus. 2021. ‘The Mysterious Stone Spheres of Costa Rica’, HeritageDaily - Archaeology News [accessed 20 February 2023]

25/02/2023

Creature Feature 44 has been spotted! This week, we're back in folklore, looking at the unicorn!
First written about by the Greeks, it has appeared all over European folklore throughout time. Want to know how to capture a unicorn? Listen in to find out!

Listen here: https://linktr.ee/whattheheckpod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=b2c9b0bf-c354-4255-96b7-089b7d82ab3c

Photos
Photo 1- A unicorn
Photo 2- The Unicorn and the Virgin painting
Photo 3- Siberian unicorn
Photo 4- Indian rhinoceros

References
‘Adopt a Unicorn’. [n.d.]. [accessed 17 February 2023]
Keegan, Kayla. 2016. ‘Science Proves That Unicorns Are Real’, Good Housekeeping (Good Housekeeping) [accessed 17 February 2023]
Sedgwick, Icy. 2020. ‘Unicorns: The Myths & Legends Behind the Glitter & Rainbows - Icy Sedgwick’, Icy Sedgwick [accessed 17 February 2023]
‘The Unicorn – Scotland’s National Animal | National Trust for Scotland’. [n.d.]. National Trust for Scotland [accessed 17 February 2023]
‘Theory | Mythical Creature Edward Worth LIbrary’. [n.d.]. Mythical Creature Edward Worth LIbrary [accessed 17 February 2023]
‘Unicorn - Description, History, Stories & Interpretations | Mythology.Net’. 2017. Mythology.Net [accessed 17 February 2023]

22/02/2023

Here comes episode 77! This week, we're looking at yawns.
Everyone believes we yawn for one reason or another, and scientists can't agree. Listen in to find out what evidence we have to explain why we yawn, and the controversy surrounding one study!

Listen here: https://linktr.ee/whattheheckpod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=cc680a72-a764-478f-92f6-49f25f0dd917

Photo- a painting of a yawn

References
Guggisberg, Adrian G., Johannes Mathis, Armin Schnider, and Christian W. Hess. 2010. ‘Why Do We Yawn?’, Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews (Elsevier BV): 1267–76
Guggisberg, Adrian, Johannes Mathis, Armin Schnider, and Christian Hess. 2011. ‘Why Do We Yawn? The Importance of Evidence for Specific Yawn-Induced Effects’, Neuroscience & Bioehavioral Reviews
Norscia, Ivan, and Elisabetta Palagi. 2011. ‘Yawn Contagion and Empathy in Homo Sapiens’, PLoS ONE, ed. by Lesley Joy Rogers (Public Library of Science (PLoS)): e28472
Summer, Jay. 2022. ‘Why Do We Yawn? | Sleep Foundation’, Sleep Foundation [accessed 9 February 2023]
‘Why Do We Yawn? | New Scientist’. [n.d.]. New Scientist [accessed 9 February 2023]

18/02/2023

Creature Feature 43 is here! This week, we're looking for fairies. Their image changed drastically over the years, but they still remain as part of our folklore for many reasons.
Did we ever think they were real? Listen in to find out!

Listen here: https://linktr.ee/whattheheckpod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=fead319b-2163-4d2b-8f1d-5aee82528b96

Photos
Photo 1- Oberon, Titania, and Pick from A Midsummer Night's Dream
Photo 2- The wicked fairy from Sleeping Beauty
Photo 3- Maleficent from Disney's Sleeping Beauty
Photo 4- The Cottingley Fairies

References
Baines, Dan. 2017. ‘The Attempt to Prove the Existence of Fairies — Dan Baines’, Dan Baines (Dan Baines) [accessed 7 February 2023]
Deveau, Natasha. 2022. ‘Fairy Overview, Creatures & Folklore | What Is a Fairy? | Study.Com’, Study.Com [accessed 7 February 2023]
Lyster, Rosa. 2017. ‘The Cottingley Fairy Hoax of 1917 Is a Case Study in How Smart People Lose Control of the Truth’, Quartz (Quartz) [accessed 7 February 2023]
Nugent, Addison. 2017. ‘The Science of Fairies | OZY’, OZY [accessed 7 February 2023]
Paton, Carla. 2022. ‘The Fascinating World of Fairies: An In-Depth Look at Folklore, Legends, and More | by Carla Paton | Mythic Writes | Medium’, Medium (Mythic Writes) [accessed 7 February 2023]
Rainbolt, Dawn. 2022. ‘Fairies Ireland | Irish Myth, Legend & Folklore Series | Wilderness Ireland’, Wilderness Ireland [accessed 7 February 2023]

15/02/2023

Here we go, it's episode 77! This week, we're looking at punk's most infamous couple, Sid Vicious and Nancy Spungen! Nancy was found dead in the bathroom of the hotel room the pair lived in. Sid was the only suspect. Why is this a mystery? You'll have to listen in to find out!

Listen here; https://linktr.ee/whattheheckpod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=5ca6dcb4-981c-4d84-96e6-f2b2b66179e5

Photos
Photo 1- Sid Vicious
Photo 2- Nancy Spungen
Photo 3- Johnny Rotten
Photo 4- Rockets Redglare

References
Brown, Mark. 2009. ‘After 30 Years, a New Take on Sid, Nancy and a Punk Rock Mystery | S*x Pistols | The Guardian’, The Guardian (The Guardian) [accessed 1 February 2023]
Contributors to Wikimedia projects. 2002. ‘Sid Vicious - Wikipedia’, Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia (Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.) [accessed 1 February 2023]
Contributors to Wikimedia projects. 2003. ‘Nancy Spungen - Wikipedia’, Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia (Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.) [accessed 1 February 2023]
Hong, Euny. 2016. ‘Sid Vicious and Nancy Spungen and Me’, Quartz (Quartz) [accessed 1 February 2023]
Serena, Katie. 2021. ‘The Brief, Turbulent Romance Of Nancy Spungen And Sid Vicious’, All That’s Interesting (All That’s Interesting) [accessed 1 February 2023]
Thomas, Jessika. 2017. ‘Compelling Evidence That Sid Vicious Didn’t Murder Nancy Spungen’, Ranker (Ranker) [accessed 1 February 2023]

11/02/2023

Creature Feature 42 is here! I've numbered it incorrectly for some reason, but it's definitely 42!

This week, we're in southern France in the 18th Century to look at a creature that terrorised peasants for 3 years. It's the Beast of Gévaudan, an unknown creature that attacked women and children. Want to know what happened? Listen in to find out!

Listen here: https://linktr.ee/whattheheckpod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=a048c285-9dd6-4b26-8808-d369fab3c612

Photos
All 3 photos are drawings of the Beast

References
Boissoneault, Lorraine. 2017. ‘When the Beast of Gévaudan Terrorized France | History| Smithsonian Magazine’, Smithsonian Magazine (Smithsonian Magazine) [accessed 29 January 2023]
Govan, Chloe. 2019. ‘The Legend of the Beast of Gévaudan - France Today’, France Today [accessed 29 January 2023]
Renauld, Marie-Madeleine. 2022. ‘The Beast of Gevaudan: Hunting the Monster of 18th Century France’, TheCollector [accessed 29 January 2023]
Warren, Dakota. 2022. ‘The Beast of Gévaudan: The Monster That Terrorized 18th-Century France — Countere Magazine’, Countere Magazine (Countere Magazine) [accessed 29 January 2023]
‘What Was the Beast of Gévaudan? | Wonderopolis’. [n.d.]. Where the Wonders of Learning Never Cease | Wonderopolis [accessed 29 January 2023]

08/02/2023

Episode 76 is here. This week, we're looking at the murder of Nacole Smith. In 1995, she died near her home after being attacked on her way to get an assignment she'd forgotten.

Listen here: https://linktr.ee/whattheheckpod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=d66349a5-c81f-44fa-8f9c-dd551d27c216

Photos
Photo 1- Nacole Smith
Photo 2- The initial police sketch
Photo 3- The updated police sketch from 2020

References
‘Atlanta Police Solve Girl’s 1995 Killing That Was Featured on “America’s Most Wanted” - CBS News’. 2022. CBS News - Breaking News, 24/7 Live Streaming News & Top Stories (CBS News) [accessed 27 January 2023]
Baxter, Jenn. 2021. ‘Taken by Force: The Murder of Nacole Smith | by Jenn Baxter | Medium’, Medium (Medium) [accessed 27 January 2023]
Campione, Katie. 2022. ‘1995 Cold Case Murder of a 14-Year-Old Atlanta Girl Solved’, Peoplemag (PEOPLE) [accessed 27 January 2023]
Talbot, Alastair. 2022. ‘Atlanta Cops Say 14-Year-Old Girl’s 1995 Murder Is Solved after Identifying Killer Who Died in 2011 | Daily Mail Online’, Mail Online (Daily Mail) [accessed 27 January 2023]

04/02/2023

Creature Feature 41 has come to the surface! This week, we're going to Canada to look at a lake monster older than Nessie. We're looking at the Ogopogo of Lake Okanagan. Is it lurking in the depths of the lake, or is there another explanation? Listen in to find out!

Listen here: https://linktr.ee/whattheheckpod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=865c4161-aa20-41f1-9492-7988ccfc42bd

Photos
Photo 1- Lake Okanagan
Photo 2- An Ogopogo statue above the water
Photo 3- The Ogopogo statue under the water

References
DeMerchant, Justin. 2020. ‘The Legend, The Spirit, The Creature: The History of Ogopogo’, Kelowna, BC | Hotels, Things To Do, Restaurants | (Kelowna Visitor Centre) [accessed 26 January 2023]
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