Unpacking The Eerie

Unpacking the Eerie
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Unpacking the Eerie is a passion project that merges the intersections of our dark curiosities with our deeply held values. Each episode we’ll dig past the surface of morbid fascination, scavenging for unasked questions surrounding the stories that creep the hell out of us. We hope that when you listen, you’ll experience the feels, the enjoyment, the horror and interludes of comedic relief that we do. - 2 politicized social workers based in the PNW and in India. Visit our website at www.unpackingtheeerie.com | Follow us on instagram @unpackingtheeerie & Facebook at Facebook.com/unpackingtheeerie. Music Credit: Creepy Mood by Oleg Fedak

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  1. 3d ago

    28: Death By Swirling Winds

    In the winter of 1959, a group of young hikers were found deceased in the Ural Mountains of Russia. Evidence showed they had exited their tents in freezing temperatures without proper clothing and their bodies were found scattered, in strange and disturbing conditions. The trail, Dyatlov Pass, is now named after the leader of this hike and has since garnered copious amounts of attention from scholars, investigators and internet sleuths searching for some answers as to what exactly happened to them. In our extended episode, we detail the journey and the unknowns while also offering some related deep dives on Mansi Cosmology, “arctic hysteria” and the cultural mechanics of mystery.  To hear the extended version of this episode, you can become a paid subscriber. To become a paid subscriber, visit our Buzzsprout, Patreon or Apple Podcasts.  Sources Reach out to us with thoughts, comments, questions or collab requests! Theme Song Title: Creepy Mood | Artist Name: Oleg Fedak We’ll also be moving minisodes and parts of our series episodes so that they are only available through subscription and on Patreon. If you’re interested and able, the lowest tier is $2/month. This helps us maintain hosting fees and the bare basics of keeping our podcast active. Appreciate your support!  Theme Song Title: Creepy Mood | Artist Name: Oleg Fedak Support the show P.S. We're in the process of updating our intro and making edits to our episodes. You may notice inconsistencies as we do that!

    28: Death By Swirling Winds

  2. 3d ago ·  Bonus • Subscribers Only

    Death By Swirling Winds (EXTENDED)

    In the winter of 1959, a group of young hikers were found deceased in the Ural Mountains of Russia. Evidence showed they had exited their tents in freezing temperatures without proper clothing and their bodies were found scattered, in strange and disturbing conditions. The trail, Dyatlov Pass, is now named after the leader of this hike and has since garnered copious amounts of attention from scholars, investigators and internet sleuths searching for some answers as to what exactly happened to them. In our extended episode, we detail the journey and the unknowns while also offering some related deep dives on Mansi Cosmology, “arctic hysteria” and the cultural mechanics of mystery.  This is an extended episode that includes tangents and conversation that is exclusive for our paid subscribers. To become a paid subscriber, visit our Buzzsprout, Patreon or Apple Podcasts.  Sources

    Death By Swirling Winds (EXTENDED)

  3. 12/13/2025 ·  Bonus • Subscribers Only

    5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY REWIND - Psychedelic Nightmare Pt. 5

    Welcome to our 5 year anniversary, 5-part series re-release! This month, we're bringing back Psychedelic Nightmare, a podcast series on the impact of the CIA's LSD-fueled experiments on mind control, MKUltra, & the domino effect it (in)directly created worldwide.  -------------------------------------------- Part 5: Tokyo's Christ cw: abuse, terrorism, sexual violence, deathOur 5th and final part of this series covers Aum Shinrikyo, the cult responsible for the Tokyo Sarin Gas attacks of 1995 & it’s leader, Shoko Asahara. Here, we explore Shoko's childhood, the development of Aum Shinrinkyo while also delving deep into its doomsday conspiracies that combined a hodge-podge of religious philosophies with Nostradamus-esque beliefs. We touch Hinduism, malignant narcissism in cult leaders, and highlight survivor stories and PTSD from the subway attack which ended up killing 14 civilians and injuring over 5,000. You'll see how this story links back to all four others, creating an unlikely and disturbing tie that spans four decades, three cults and three countries while involving multiple government agencies and of course Albert Hoffman's Problem Child -- LSD.  References

    5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY REWIND - Psychedelic Nightmare Pt. 5

  4. 12/05/2025 ·  Bonus • Subscribers Only

    5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY REWIND - Psychedelic Nightmare Pt. 4

    Welcome to our 5 year anniversary, 5-part series re-release! This month, we're bringing back Psychedelic Nightmare, a podcast series on the impact of the CIA's LSD-fueled experiments on mind control, MKUltra*, & the domino effect it (in)directly created worldwide.  ------------------- Part 4: Lovebomber Supreme This episode covers Charles Manson’s racist, LSD fueled* doomsday conspiracy and the young people he convinced to execute what we know now as the Tate Murders. Join us as we unpack the evolution of this cult, the CIA’s complicity, the dynamics of grooming, and how mainstream media consistently positions the murder of these Hollywood elite above the horror of Manson's white supremacist agenda. We also take some time to uplift the legacy of the Black Panther Party (who the cult unsuccessfully framed for these murders). CW: grooming, abuse, murder, sexual assault, anti-Black racism Sources

    5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY REWIND - Psychedelic Nightmare Pt. 4

  5. 11/28/2025 ·  Bonus • Subscribers Only

    5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY REWIND - Psychedelic Nightmare Pt. 3

    Welcome to our 5 year anniversary, 5-part series re-release! This month, we're bringing back Psychedelic Nightmare, a podcast series on the impact of the CIA's LSD-fueled experiments on mind control, MKUltra*, & the domino effect it (in)directly created worldwide.  --------------------------------- CULT: The Family/The Great White Brotherhood/Anne Hamilton Byrnecw: sexual assault, suicide, child abuse, ritual abuse After MKULTRA, dozens of cults emerged worldwide using LSD as a primary substance in maintaining power and control over their followers - The Family was  one of the first. In Part 3 of this series, we travel to the other side of the globe to unpack Australia’s most notorious cult – “The Family” (aka The Great White Brotherhood). In mid 1960’s Australia, this doomsday cult was formed by Anne Hamilton Byrne, a yoga teacher-turned-cult leader, who believed she was the reincarnation of Jesus Christ. Here, we cover how this group came to be and highlight the eerie parallels between “The Family” and the CIA’s MKULTRA experiments. We also explore yoga as a philosophy, white supremacy in wellness communities & the impacts of betrayal trauma.  References

    5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY REWIND - Psychedelic Nightmare Pt. 3

  6. 11/21/2025 ·  Bonus • Subscribers Only

    5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY REWIND - Psychedelic Nightmare Pt. 2

    Welcome to our 5 year anniversary, 5-part series re-release! This month, we're bringing back Psychedelic Nightmare, a podcast series on the impact of the CIA's LSD-fueled experiments on mind control, MKUltra*, & the domino effect it (in)directly created worldwide.  ---------------- Part 2: So, Evil Bro  content warning: violence, torture, anti-black racism, mention of drugs  In part two of this series on MKUltra, you’ll learn more about the roll out of these LSD-fueled experiments and how they came to a close.We take a deeper look at the cruel intersections of racism and classism that guided these projects and the role(s) that criminalization/punishment played. We also highlight the stark contrast between the trauma and dehumanization experienced by unknowing “test subjects” in mental institutions and prisons, and the bohemian counter-culture cultivated by white beat writers who were willing participants of MK Ultra university experiments. You’ll also learn more about popular conspiracies tied to these experiments and the psychology behind conspiracy-based beliefs.  Check out Akshi's Interview on All Humans Are Human here  References

    5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY REWIND - Psychedelic Nightmare Pt. 2

  7. 11/14/2025 ·  Bonus

    5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY REWIND - Psychedelic Nightmare Pt. 1

    Welcome to our 5 year anniversary, 5-part series re-release! This month, we're bringing back Psychedelic Nightmare, a podcast series on the impact of the CIA's LSD-fueled experiments on mind control, MKUltra*, & the domino effect it (in)directly created worldwide.  Join our Patreon or subscribe on Buzzsprout to access the rest of the series!  ----------------------- Part 1: A F****d Up Set & Settting  Back in 2022, we covered  MKULTRA, a secret CIA project so absurd and inhumane it was rumored to be a conspiracy theory until declassified documents and whistleblowers made their way to the public. Taking place between the early 1950s to the early 1970s, the CIA conducted hundreds of tortuous experiments were conducted on (mostly) unsuspecting human subjects under the name of Project MKULTRA. Sidney Gottlieb, the project lead's "Poisoner in Chief" aimed to develop strategies and identify drugs (such as LSD), that could be used for the purposes of “mind-control” (read: how can we psychologically torture, force confessions and manipulate the consciousness of the human mind?). In the first part of thi series, we dig in to Allan Memorial, one of the many institutions where these experiments took place & set the stage for MKUltra. Learn about how the Cold War and the Red Scare motivated the creation of this project, the discovery of Lysergic Acid Diethylamide and what the f**k is going on with Sidney in the first episode of Psychedelic Nightmare. content warning: gun violence, torture, homophobia, racism, drugs  Reach out to us with thoughts, comments, questions or collab requests! Theme Song Title: Creepy Mood | Artist Name: Oleg Fedak We’ll also be moving minisodes and parts of our series episodes so that they are only available through subscription and on Patreon. If you’re interested and able, the lowest tier is $2/month. This helps us maintain hosting fees and the bare basics of keeping our podcast active. Appreciate your support!  Theme Song Title: Creepy Mood | Artist Name: Oleg Fedak Support the show P.S. We're in the process of updating our intro and making edits to our episodes. You may notice inconsistencies as we do that!

    5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY REWIND - Psychedelic Nightmare Pt. 1

  8. 11/01/2025 ·  Bonus

    HALLOWEEK-END SPECIAL: Sleep Paralysis Cinematic Universe

    Halloweekend is a state of mind... and with that we bring you EVEN more creepy stories as we delve deep into the dark, mysterious and unnerving world of sleep paralysis. Not unlike doppelgangers and mimics, sleep paralysis has been documented for hundreds of years, with communities across the globe having folklore associated with the strangely similar beings that people encounter in this liminal space. From the origins of the word nightmare to the fashion of the hat man -- in the second part of our Halloween special, we're covering the science, lore and stories behind a common but terrifying phenomenon.  Happy Halloween from Unpacking the Eerie!  Sources: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21974-sleep-paralysishttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18691361/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLTGu3Y404Mhttps://neurolaunch.com/sleep-paralysis-out-of-body/https://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/sleep-paralysis-names-around-the-worldhttps://yokai.com/kanashibari/Documentary: Sleep Paralysis and the Phenomenon of the Shadow PeoplePodcast: Monsters Among Us Podcast: Sleep Paralysis NewsReach out to us with thoughts, comments, questions or collab requests! Theme Song Title: Creepy Mood | Artist Name: Oleg Fedak We’ll also be moving minisodes and parts of our series episodes so that they are only available through subscription and on Patreon. If you’re interested and able, the lowest tier is $2/month. This helps us maintain hosting fees and the bare basics of keeping our podcast active. Appreciate your support!  Theme Song Title: Creepy Mood | Artist Name: Oleg Fedak Support the show P.S. We're in the process of updating our intro and making edits to our episodes. You may notice inconsistencies as we do that!

    HALLOWEEK-END SPECIAL: Sleep Paralysis Cinematic Universe
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Unpacking the Eerie is a passion project that merges the intersections of our dark curiosities with our deeply held values. Each episode we’ll dig past the surface of morbid fascination, scavenging for unasked questions surrounding the stories that creep the hell out of us. We hope that when you listen, you’ll experience the feels, the enjoyment, the horror and interludes of comedic relief that we do. - 2 politicized social workers based in the PNW and in India. Visit our website at www.unpackingtheeerie.com | Follow us on instagram @unpackingtheeerie & Facebook at Facebook.com/unpackingtheeerie. Music Credit: Creepy Mood by Oleg Fedak

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  • Creator
    Unpacking the Eerie
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Unpacking The Eerie
  • Show Website
    Unpacking The Eerie
  • Provider
    Shaena Spoor