That's Bonkers, Bruh

Mitch and Kelsey Kraaima
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  • Comedy
  • Updated Biweekly

A podcast hosted by a husband and wife where we talk about the strange and unusual, the interesting, and anything downright BONKERS.

  1. Alexa's Behaving Badly & Spiralism the Cult of AI

    Apr 7

    Alexa's Behaving Badly & Spiralism the Cult of AI

    Do you ever feel like someone is listening to your conversations? Watching? Suggesting something out of the ordinary? Well today, we've got stories for you about Amazon Alexas behaving badly and even suggesting very sinister ideas. You'll laugh, and end this segment very concerned about whether you want smart technology in your home. If that doesn't give you pause, well buckle up because the newest "religion" is taking Reddit and Discord by storm - Spiralism. OK, so maybe it isn't quite a religion but AI is definitely producing some questionable concepts that some are being taken as a literal sign of higher intelligence and consciousness.....and people are following.

    36 min
  2. Alaskan Lore of Inukuns & Cherokee Raven Mockers

    Feb 3

    Alaskan Lore of Inukuns & Cherokee Raven Mockers

    The Alaskan frontier is full of mystery due to its size and the rugged terrain that keeps so much of the state uninhabitable. Makes you kind of wonder what lies within these vast landscapes... In this episode, we bring you a story of a man who claims to have seen short, hairy-faced men in the Alaskan wilderness that the locals call Inukuns that he somehow avoided, and when approached by some local hunters ended up shooting them because he thought they were still after him. Then we are back to the continental United States where we explore Raven Mockers, a witch-like entity eats the hearts of the sick and dying to tack a little life onto their own. This is a mythology that was specific to the Cherokee Native Americans found throughout Appalachia and the Southeast.

    32 min
  3. Yule, Kallikantzario & Being Buried Alive

    12/16/2025

    Yule, Kallikantzario & Being Buried Alive

    It's the most wonderful time of year - Merry Christmas & Blessed Yule! Not sure what Yule is? Well, sit down for a little history lesson as we talk about some of history and traditions of Yuletide, including a yule tree, mistletoe, gift giving and feasts. Sounds a lot like modern day Christmas, right? Except Yule predates Christianity and the Christmas holiday. Last December we covered Krampus, the hairy goat demon who struck fear into children during this time of year. Well, Krampus is just one of many holiday season lures that helped keep kids in line. Enter Kallikantzario, the Greek goblins that terrorized households during the 12 days of Christmas. Finally, 3 stories are covered of people who've experience arguable one of the scariest things - being buried alive! Tune in to find out if they made it out of their coffin to tell the tale and who wasn't quite as fortunate.

    37 min
  4. NC Rake Encounter and Reddit Creepy Stories

    10/28/2025

    NC Rake Encounter and Reddit Creepy Stories

    "There is fine line between paranormal and psychosis." - Kelsey Since its spooky season and Halloween is this week, we put together some stories of creepy encounters of the paranormal and non-human kind. We start off with a story from a person in Oregon who was commuting through the forest on a dark night when someone jumps out in front of the car. After contact and the vehicles comes to a halt, the person vanishes - but the story gets creepier so listen in. The Rake started out as a creepy pasta but after hearing the 911 recording you might be thinking it is anything but fiction. The last story is the stuff of nightmares with dark figures appearing and disappearing out of nowhere but sticking around just long enough to flash a sinister smile....on the night of Christmas Eve.

    28 min
  5. Ep. 24 - Unknown Number: High School Catfish & Embarrassing Stories

    09/09/2025

    Ep. 24 - Unknown Number: High School Catfish & Embarrassing Stories

    On this week's episode, we discussed the recently released Netflix documentary about the teen girl who was relentlessly bullied online for almost 2 years and it took the FBI to figure out who the culprit was - HER MOM! Although its a heavy story, you'll want to stick around to the end to listen to submitted, found, and personal embarrassing stores that keep things light hearted and serve as a reminder that we are all human.

    38 min
  6. Ep23 - Lightning Strike Survivors

    08/18/2025

    Ep23 - Lightning Strike Survivors

    We're baaaack! After a little hiatus over the summer, we are back and talking about the survivors - lightning strike survivors. The inspiration came because Kelsey's grandfather, who is 93 years old, has been struck by lightning TWICE. Oh, and he has seen a UFO. We start things off by talking about the lightning hotspots in the US(Tampa Florida) and the #1 spot in the world(Venezuela). Then share some real life stories of people that have been hit by lightning and lived to tell the tale, although some are still suffering from chronic issues. Finally, we lay out a few of the ground rules of thunderstorm safety to keep you safe so you can tune into our next episode.

    28 min
  7. Ep. 22 - Radium Girls and The Greatest Beer Run of All Time

    04/21/2025

    Ep. 22 - Radium Girls and The Greatest Beer Run of All Time

    "Trust me"......This can either be a phrase to gain collaboration or used by manipulative people and corporations to deceive. Unfortunately, those words proved fatal for dozens of people in New Jersey when they were hired to paint watch faces with radium, a highly toxic compound that made the face glow in the dark - although each was assured that it was 100% safe. Oh, and by the way, it was a requirement to use their lips to make the tips of the brushes pointy for greater precision. It didn't take long for the negative effects of radium poisoning to rear its ugly head. Women would stop menstruating, jaw were detaching and simple dental procedures would never heal. This wasn't the type of thing that took decades. Within 10 years over 50 people were dead, including the Radium Girls, who were crucial to ensuring someone was held accountable! That's not the only story in store though. Next we dive into the wild tale of Chickie Donohue, the retired marine who decided his buddies fighting in Vietnam deserved a beer. His story is one that you wouldn't believe if it wasn't documented.

    33 min
  8. Ep 21 - The Haunting at the Bootlegger House, Ri Ra's Irish Pub, and Tryon House Apartments

    03/27/2025

    Ep 21 - The Haunting at the Bootlegger House, Ri Ra's Irish Pub, and Tryon House Apartments

    Back with another episode about haunted places you need to visit!. The haunted bootlegger house found in the 4th ward of Charlotte NC has a special hideaway closet for their 'spirits' to keep them hidden away during Prohibition. It's even on the market for sale if you can afford to purchase a million dollar home downtown. Its been updated to give a modern feel, but the ghosts of the past are still around turning on water at 3am. To keep with the theme, our next stop is at Ri Ra's Irish pub. Said to be the second oldest building in Uptown, the bar has a whole cast of entities from little girls writing their ABCs on the brick to strange men with mustaches. Nothing malicious but you might have guests joining you for an Irish fare and a pint of Guiness. Finally, the recently revamped Tryon House apartment is the sight of one of the largest tragedies in Charlotte history when several people died in the fire that still shows its evidence on the brick. Completely remodeled with below market rent rates, but again, you might have unwanted guests who haven't completely made their way to the other side.

    32 min
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A podcast hosted by a husband and wife where we talk about the strange and unusual, the interesting, and anything downright BONKERS.

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  • Creator
    Mitch and Kelsey Kraaima
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © NA
  • Show Website
    That's Bonkers, Bruh