Mourning Brew

Mourning Brew

Join hosts Austin and Fernando, friends and self-proclaimed spooky aficionados, who have both decided that they just really want to share some creepy and downright bizarre stories with you! In every episode we'll provide as much detail as possible and do our absolute best to give you the facts (all while throwing out a healthy dose of banter and commentary). If your into ghosts, aliens, demons, shadow people, cryptids, haunted spaces, cults, or just anything that sends a chill down your spine, then this is the right place for you! New episodes go live every Wednesday at 5am!

  1. 17 MAR

    The Strangest Callers of Coast to Coast AM

    Step into the late-night airwaves and explore the strange, the unexplained, and the unforgettable with this episode dedicated to Coast to Coast AM. Hosted by the legendary Art Bell, the show became a cultural phenomenon, drawing millions of listeners into conversations about UFOs, time travel, government conspiracies, and the paranormal. In this episode, we dive into some of the most chilling and fascinating calls ever aired—from frantic Area 51 whistleblower to eerie tales of the Amityville Horror House and even a never ending hole? What made these moments so compelling? Was it the raw authenticity of the callers, the mystery behind their stories, or Bell’s unmatched ability to let the unknown speak for itself? We’ll break down the most iconic broadcasts, explore the impact the show had on paranormal media, and ask the ultimate question: were these callers telling the truth… or something even stranger? Turn down the lights, tune in, and get ready for a journey into the unknown.

    1hr 31min

  2. 2 MAR

    These Girls Died and Then They Came Back… (The Reincarnated Pollock Twins)

    In the 1950s, a quiet English family became the center of one of the most debated paranormal cases in modern history. After the tragic deaths of two young sisters, their parents claimed the impossible had happened — their daughters had returned.Known as the Pollock Twins, Jennifer and Gillian Pollock displayed uncanny behaviors, memories, and birthmarks that seemed to mirror the lives of their deceased siblings. From recognizing places they had never visited to recalling intimate details no one believed they could know, their story sparked worldwide fascination and intense scientific scrutiny.Was this extraordinary evidence of reincarnation? The result of grief and suggestion? Or something science still struggles to explain?In this episode, we explore the timeline of events, eyewitness accounts, psychological theories, and paranormal interpretations behind one of the most chilling and controversial cases ever recorded. Decide for yourself: coincidence… or proof that life may not end at death?

    1hr 28min

  3. 16 FEB

    The Dancing Plague

    In the summer of 1518, something strange took hold of the streets of Strasbourg. It began with one woman—Frau Troffea—who stepped into the road and started to dance. There was no music. No celebration. No festival. And yet she kept moving… for hours. Then days. Within a week, dozens had joined her. Within a month, hundreds were caught in the same uncontrollable rhythm. This week on the podcast, we dive into the bizarre and unsettling case known as the Dancing Plague of 1518—a phenomenon that left people collapsing from exhaustion, heart failure, and stroke. Authorities hired musicians. They built stages. They believed the cure was more dancing. But why were people dancing in the first place? Was it mass hysteria brought on by famine and stress? Ergot poisoning from contaminated rye bread? Religious fervor tied to the cult of St. Vitus? Or something we still don’t fully understand? We’ll explore the historical records, the medical theories, and the haunting details of one of Europe’s strangest outbreaks—an epidemic not of disease, but of movement. Because sometimes the most terrifying mysteries aren’t about what hunts you… They’re about what takes control of you.

    49 min

  4. 22/12/2025

    Gryla the Christmas Witch and Her Dysfunctional Family

    Deep in the icy folklore of Iceland lurks Grýla, the terrifying Christmas witch who hunts down naughty children. In this video, we explore the chilling legends surrounding Grýla, her often-overlooked husband Leppalúði, their mischievous (and sometimes deadly) sons known as the Yule Lads, and the most feared companion of all — the gigantic Yule Cat, said to devour anyone who doesn’t receive new clothes for Christmas.From ancient folklore to modern holiday traditions, we break down where these myths came from, how they evolved over time, and why Icelandic Christmas lore is far darker than most people realize. Are these figures meant to frighten children into good behavior, or do they reveal something deeper about survival, punishment, and winter in the North?Turn the lights down, grab a blanket, and step into a holiday story that’s anything but merry.

    1hr 19min

  5. 10/11/2025

    The Mysterious Sudbrink Phone Calls

    In this episode, we dive into one of the strangest mysteries ever captured on tape — The Sudbrink Phone Calls. In February of 1993, Gary Sudbrink received a series of bizarre and unsettling phone calls from a voice claiming to know quite a bit about him — his location, his name, and even maybe something about his doppelganger? The voice wasn’t quite human. Distorted, mechanical, and eerily calm, it spoke of extraterrestrial warnings, secret surveillance, and a maybe even a hidden truth that humanity wasn’t quite ready to hear. Were these calls an elaborate hoax, a case of early voice modulation technology — or something not of this world? Join us as we play chilling audio clips, explore possible explanations, and uncover how this decades-old case still haunts those who dare to listen.

    1hr 38min

  6. 20/10/2025

    The Japanese SOS Incident

    In this chilling episode, we unravel the mystery of the Japanese SOS Incident — a haunting case that began when a rescue team discovered an eerie “SOS” sign deep in the mountains of Japan. What followed was a series of bizarre discoveries: skeletal remains, cryptic tapes, and a trail of unanswered questions that still baffle investigators today. Was it a tragic accident, a desperate plea for help… or something far more sinister lurking in the forest? Join us as we dig into the facts, the theories, and the unnerving details behind one of Japan’s most mysterious unsolved cases. ---- Check us out on Youtube @MourningBrew Check us out on all audio formats! (Spoitify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, etc.)

    1hr 16min

  7. 06/10/2025

    The Dybbuk Box

    It looked ordinary — an old wooden wine cabinet bought off eBay. But inside lurked something far darker. In this episode, we unravel the chilling legend of the Dybbuk Box — the so-called “most haunted object in the world.” From mysterious illnesses and paranormal encounters to the Hollywood film The Possession, we trace how a Jewish spirit box became a modern myth. Is it a cursed relic, a brilliant hoax, or proof that some doors should never be opened?

    1hr 31min

  8. 15/09/2025

    The Mysterious Death of Zigmund Adamski

    In 1980, coal miner Zigmund Adamski was found dead on a coal pile in Todmorden under bizarre circumstances—wearing strange clothes, with unexplained burns, and treated with an unknown ointment. Was it foul play, a cover-up, or something paranormal? We dive into one of Britain’s most unsettling unsolved mysteries.

    1hr 27min
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Join hosts Austin and Fernando, friends and self-proclaimed spooky aficionados, who have both decided that they just really want to share some creepy and downright bizarre stories with you! In every episode we'll provide as much detail as possible and do our absolute best to give you the facts (all while throwing out a healthy dose of banter and commentary). If your into ghosts, aliens, demons, shadow people, cryptids, haunted spaces, cults, or just anything that sends a chill down your spine, then this is the right place for you! New episodes go live every Wednesday at 5am!

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  • Creator
    Mourning Brew
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Mourning Brew
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