The Morbid Curiosity Podcast Hallie
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A history podcast for the morbidly curious. From serial killers to ghosts, ancient remains to obscure medical conditions, let us satisfy your curiosity.
(Some episodes may not be appropriate for children. Listener discretion is advised.)
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Obsolete Medical Terminology - FOWO
Originally posted on Patreon on June 28, 2023.
For One Week Only!
Let's take a casual dip into the world of medical terminology: its history, how diseases are named, colloquial names, out of date terms for disease, and fancy words for mundane conditions.
CW: words that reference cultural steriotypes
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The Bloody Benders
The 1870s were a rough time in Kansas. Travelers and settlers on the frontier struggled against the odds to make even a modest living. The Bender family had a unique method of survival: murder.
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Pentridge Prison
CW: Torture, Rape, Execution, Racism, Self-Harm, and Suicide
Colonial Australia was used by the British to house prisoners in the late 1800s. Pentridge Prison began as a stockade in 1851 and grew into one of the most infamous prisons in Victoria, both for its size and the brutality of the punishments suffered by its inmates. -
Ghost Theory
Have you ever wondered why paranormal investigators use certain devices to detect ghosts? It all has to do with theories about what ghosts are. In this episode, we explore theories about ghosts throughout history. Is there room for the possibility that they exist? Maybe.
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The Chivruay Tragedy
Often called the Dyatlov Pass Incident of the 70s, the Chivruay Pass Tragedy has similar elements: 10 students go hiking in the snowy Russian mountains and are later found frozen to death. They also share a cloud of mystery and intrigue that may or may not be true.
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Gryla & the Midwinter Monsters of Iceland
For this winter holiday special, Hallie dives into the folklore of Iceland to talk about the terrifying creatures of midwinter. Who are they, what are their origins , and what has become of them in the modern era?
Customer Reviews
I enjoy!
Top notch presentation of well researched topics. I think Hallie has what it takes to even branch out into other podcast genres.
Underrated, creepy, and incredibly well researched
All the episodes are wonderfully researched and thoughtfully prepared. This is a super underrated podcast for anyone interested in creepy topics that have been researched. Love it - thanks so so so much for making these! I’ll keep recommending the podcast to friends and family 😊
Needs new cover photo
Great podcast! But needs new cover photo that makes it look more legit!!!