Spine-Chilling Chats

Manda and Ang

Spine-Chilling Chats Podcast is a true crime and supernatural podcast hosted by best friends, Manda and Ang. Each episode delves into eerie tales, unsolved mysteries, and paranormal encounters, blending chilling storytelling with engaging discussions. Whether covering infamous criminal cases or ghostly legends, Manda and Ang bring a mix of research, suspense, and a touch of personality to keep listeners hooked. With a balance of the factual and the eerie, the podcast is perfect for those who love a good scare and a deep dive into the unknown.

  1. Jul 29

    Episode 110 - The Gitchie Manitou Murders

    This week, Ang wraps up our journey through Iowa with a truly senseless crime, The Gitchie Manitou Murders. What began as a carefree night of camping and spending time with friends at the secluded Gitchie Manitou State Preserve quickly turned into an unimaginable nightmare. In November 1973, five teenagers entered the woods together... but only one would make it out alive. The shocking brutality of the attack, the courage of the lone survivor, and the disturbing details that followed would forever change the quiet tri-state community. Join Ang as she unravels the heartbreaking timeline of the murders, the investigation that brought the killers to justice, and the lasting impact this tragedy continues to have more than 50 years later. This is a heartbreaking case filled with unimaginable cruelty but also an incredible story of survival, resilience, and the strength it took to face the unthinkable. ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of violence, murder, sexual assault, including crimes against children, and other disturbing details. Listener discretion is strongly advised. Music: Geoff Harvey - Pixabay (Spellcraft) For episodes like this and more check out our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.spine-chillingchatspodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you have a paranormal experience, glitch in the matrix, alien abduction or late-night sexual encounter with the fae please send them in to us! We'd love to read them in an episode. You can send these or other topic suggestions to: spinechillingchatspodcast@gmail.com   Please support us by commenting, liking, subscribing and sharing our podcast on whatever platforms you use! Check us out on Facebook, TikTok, YouTube and Instagram! If you’d like to donate for us to get a more legit set, any little bit would be greatly appreciated: Cashapp: $SpineChillingChats Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3HCYEUE4C71W0?ref_=wl_share Sources: Investigation Discovery: No One Can Hear You Scream Season 1 Episode 2: Gitchie Manitou Massacre https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gitchie_Manitou_murders#David_Fryer https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gitchie_Manitou_State_Preserve https://law.justia.com/cases/iowa/supreme-court/1976/58103-0.html?__cf_chl_f_tk=j4iL4u8KiX2fa49ff2XI4h4bE3WcgyrVaHRGuMNwIwc-1783377173-1.0.1.1-FfiabvEOTpuMYYudEv1lnBOuUL7lFVzLGYATuT8BcWc

    Episode 110 - The Gitchie Manitou Murders
  2. Jul 22

    Episode 109 - The Villisca Ax Murders & Hauntings

    In this episode, Manda takes us into the dark and spooky side of Iowa with two chilling stories that blur the line between tragedy and the paranormal. First, we travel back to 1912 and the infamous Villisca Axe Murders, where eight people, including six children, were brutally murdered in their sleep. More than a century later, many believe the spirits of those who died may still remain within the walls of the Villisca Axe Murder House. Then, Manda takes us to Farrar Elementary School, a former school building with a dark history and a reputation for some truly unsettling paranormal activity. From strange voices and unexplained encounters to spirits that may still linger within its halls, Farrar Elementary has become one of Iowa's most infamous haunted locations. ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions of murder, violence, and the murder of children. Please take care while listening. Turn down the lights, settle in, and join us for another spine-chilling journey into the unknown. Music: Geoff Harvey - Pixabay (Spellcraft) For episodes like this and more check out our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.spine-chillingchatspodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you have a paranormal experience, glitch in the matrix, alien abduction or late-night sexual encounter with the fae please send them in to us! We'd love to read them in an episode. You can send these or other topic suggestions to: spinechillingchatspodcast@gmail.com  Please support us by commenting, liking, subscribing and sharing our podcast on whatever platforms you use! Check us out on Facebook, TikTok, YouTube and Instagram! If you’d like to donate for us to get a more legit set, any little bit would be greatly appreciated: Cashapp: $SpineChillingChats Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3HCYEUE4C71W0?ref_=wl_share Sources: https://www.hauntedfarrar.com/ https://hauntedus.com/iowa/farrar-school/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Villisca_axe_murders https://murderhouse.com/

    Episode 109 - The Villisca Ax Murders & Hauntings
  3. Jul 8

    Episode 108 - The Possession of Emma Schmidt (aka Anna Ecklund)

    This week on Spine-Chilling Chats, Ang dives into one of the most infamous alleged demonic possession cases in American history—the chilling story of Emma Schmidt, better known by the pseudonym Anna Ecklund. For decades, Emma claimed to be tormented by dark, unseen forces. Her terrifying ordeal would culminate in a grueling 23-day exorcism inside a secluded Iowa convent in 1928, witnessed by priests and nuns who reported events they struggled to explain. Was Emma truly possessed by something evil? Was she suffering from severe mental illness or the lasting trauma of an abusive childhood? Or was there another explanation entirely? **Trigger warning for talk of incest and child abuse** Join us as we explore the evidence, the eyewitness accounts, and the mystery that continues to divide believers and skeptics nearly a century later. Did Emma win her battle against the darkness... or did she lose her eternal soul? Music: Geoff Harvey - Pixabay (Spellcraft) For episodes like this and more check out our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.spine-chillingchatspodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you have a paranormal experience, glitch in the matrix, alien abduction or late-night sexual encounter with the fae please send them in to us! We'd love to read them in an episode. You can send these or other topic suggestions to: spinechillingchatspodcast@gmail.com  Please support us by commenting, liking, subscribing and sharing our podcast on whatever platforms you use! Check us out on Facebook, TikTok, YouTube and Instagram! If you’d like to donate for us to get a more legit set, any little bit would be greatly appreciated: Cashapp: $SpineChillingChats Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3HCYEUE4C71W0?ref_=wl_share Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anna_Ecklund https://usghostadventures.com/haunted-stories/the-anna-ecklund-possession-the-true-story-of-americas-most-famous-exorcism-case/ https://www.darkhistories.com/the-exorcism-of-anna-ecklund/ https://www.biography.com/movies-tv/a64894234/the-ritual-true-story-emma-schmidt-exorcism

    Episode 108 - The Possession of Emma Schmidt (aka Anna Ecklund)
  4. Jul 1

    Episode 107 - Gayno Smith & Donald Piper

    This week, Manda kicks off our month in Iowa by digging into not one, but two chilling true crime cases that left a lasting mark on the state. First, she unpacks the disturbing story of Gayno Gilbert Smith, a case filled with unsettling twists and a life cut short in brutal fashion. Then, just when you think the darkness has peaked, she closes out the episode with the haunting details of the Donald Piper case, a crime that raises even more questions about motive, opportunity, and how evil can hide in plain sight. Two cases. One state. And a month of Iowa stories that’s only just beginning. ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of murder, violence, and disturbing criminal behavior. Music: Geoff Harvey - Pixabay (Spellcraft) For episodes like this and more check out our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.spine-chillingchatspodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you have a paranormal experience, glitch in the matrix, alien abduction or late-night sexual encounter with the fae please send them in to us! We'd love to read them in an episode. You can send these or other topic suggestions to: spinechillingchatspodcast@gmail.com  Please support us by commenting, liking, subscribing and sharing our podcast on whatever platforms you use! Check us out on Facebook, TikTok, YouTube and Instagram! If you’d like to donate for us to get a more legit set, any little bit would be greatly appreciated: Cashapp: $SpineChillingChats Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3HCYEUE4C71W0?ref_=wl_share Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Piper_(murderer) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gayno_Smith https://grokipedia.com/page/Gayno_Smith

    Episode 107 - Gayno Smith & Donald Piper
  5. Jun 24

    Episode 106 - The Murder of Sylvia Likens

    This week on Spine-Chilling Chats, Ang takes us to Indiana to cover one of the most heartbreaking and disturbing cases in the state’s history, the tragic murder of Sylvia Likens. In 1965, 16-year-old Sylvia was placed in the care of Gertrude Baniszewski while her parents were away, believing she would be safe. Instead, Sylvia endured months of unimaginable cruelty, abuse, and torment that would ultimately lead to her tragic death. In this episode, Ang discusses the events leading up to Sylvia’s murder, the individuals responsible, the failures that allowed the abuse to continue, and the trial that shocked the nation. While this story is incredibly difficult to hear, we take time to remember Sylvia not only as a victim of a horrific crime, but as a young girl whose life was taken far too soon. As always, we approach these stories with respect for the victims and their loved ones, sharing these cases to honor those who were lost and to ensure their stories are never forgotten. **Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions of child abuse, torment, torture, sexual abuse, and murder. Viewer discretion is strongly advised. The video version of this episode also contains graphic images related to the case.** Join us as we uncover the heartbreaking story of Sylvia Likens. Music: Geoff Harvey - Pixabay (Spellcraft) For episodes like this and more check out our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.spine-chillingchatspodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you have a paranormal experience, glitch in the matrix, alien abduction or late-night sexual encounter with the fae please send them in to us! We'd love to read them in an episode. You can send these or other topic suggestions to: spinechillingchatspodcast@gmail.com  Please support us by commenting, liking, subscribing and sharing our podcast on whatever platforms you use! Check us out on Facebook, TikTok, YouTube and Instagram! If you’d like to donate for us to get a more legit set, any little bit would be greatly appreciated: Cashapp: $SpineChillingChats Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3HCYEUE4C71W0?ref_=wl_share Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Sylvia_Likens https://indyencyclopedia.org/sylvia-likens-murder-case/ https://sylviascac.org/sylvias-story/ An American Crime. Directed by Tommy O'Haver, Showtime/Netflix, 2007

    Episode 106 - The Murder of Sylvia Likens
  6. Jun 10

    Episode 105 - Belle Gunness

    Indiana is serving up nightmares this week, and Manda is leading the charge with one of the most infamous killers in American history: Belle Gunness. Known as the "Black Widow of La Porte," Belle Gunness built a reputation as a hardworking farm owner, but beneath that respectable exterior lurked a shocking trail of death, missing men, mysterious fires, and buried secrets. As lonely suitors arrived at her Indiana farm carrying their life savings, many were never seen again. Did Belle Gunness die in the fire that destroyed her home in 1908, or did one of America's most prolific serial killers escape justice and vanish without a trace? Join Manda as she unravels the chilling story of greed, deception, and murder that turned a quiet Indiana farm into one of the most notorious crime scenes in American history. Grab your favorite spooky beverage, settle in, and prepare for a tale that proves monsters don't always hide in the shadows, they sometimes welcome you right through the front door. Music: Geoff Harvey - Pixabay (Spellcraft) For episodes like this and more check out our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.spine-chillingchatspodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you have a paranormal experience, glitch in the matrix, alien abduction or late-night sexual encounter with the fae please send them in to us! We'd love to read them in an episode. You can send these or other topic suggestions to: spinechillingchatspodcast@gmail.com  Please support us by commenting, liking, subscribing and sharing our podcast on whatever platforms you use! Check us out on Facebook, TikTok, YouTube and Instagram! If you’d like to donate for us to get a more legit set, any little bit would be greatly appreciated: Cashapp: $SpineChillingChats Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3HCYEUE4C71W0?ref_=wl_share Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belle_Gunness https://www.historicalcrimedetective.com/ccca/belle-gunness-story/

    Episode 105 - Belle Gunness
  7. May 27

    Episode 104 - The Iroquois Theatre Fire

    This week on the Spine-Chilling Chats Podcast, we close out our month in Illinois with one of the deadliest disasters in American history, the horrifying Iroquois Theatre Fire. What was supposed to be a joyful afternoon in Chicago quickly turned into absolute chaos when fire tore through the “fireproof” theater, trapping hundreds inside. This heartbreaking and terrifying tragedy changed safety laws across the country forever, but the stories of panic, heroism, and devastating loss still haunt Chicago to this day. Join Manda and Ang as they dive into the history, the mistakes that led to catastrophe, and the lingering ghost stories said to surround the site even now. Trigger warning for talk of death of children. As we wrap up Illinois, get ready, next month we’re heading a little closer to home as we kick off our June episodes in Indiana. Music: Geoff Harvey - Pixabay (Spellcraft) For episodes like this and more check out our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.spine-chillingchatspodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you have a paranormal experience, glitch in the matrix, alien abduction or late-night sexual encounter with the fae please send them in to us! We'd love to read them in an episode. You can send these or other topic suggestions to: spinechillingchatspodcast@gmail.com  Please support us by commenting, liking, subscribing and sharing our podcast on whatever platforms you use! Check us out on Facebook, TikTok, YouTube and Instagram! If you’d like to donate for us to get a more legit set, any little bit would be greatly appreciated: Cashapp: $SpineChillingChats Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3HCYEUE4C71W0?ref_=wl_share Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iroquois_Theatre_fire#Aftermath https://iroquoistheatrefire.org/ https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/how-theater-blaze-killed-hundreds-forever-changed-way-we-approach-fire-safety-180969315/ https://www.americanghostwalks.com/articles/iroquois-theatre-fire-history-discovery-of-ghosts https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-hauntings-iroquois-theater-fire/

    Episode 104 - The Iroquois Theatre Fire
  8. May 20

    Episode 103 - The Chicago Strangler and Serial Killer Timothy Wayne Krajcir

    This week on Spine-Chilling Chats, the studio finally feels complete again because Manda is BACK and she’s bringing two absolutely haunting Illinois cases with her. Join Ang, Manda, and the Spooks as they dive into the chilling mystery surrounding The Chicago Strangler, the name tied to the unsolved murders of dozens of women across Chicago, and the horrifying crimes of serial killer Timothy Wayne Krajcir, whose violent reign of terror stretched across multiple states for decades. From unanswered questions and systemic failures to the terrifying details behind Krajcir’s crimes, this episode is packed with disturbing twists, heartbreaking victims’ stories, and the kind of nightmare fuel that will stay with you long after the episode ends. ⚠️ Trigger Warnings: This episode contains discussions of serial murder, violence against women, sexual assault, kidnapping, strangulation, graphic violence, and other disturbing content that may be difficult for some listeners. Listener discretion is strongly advised. Music: Geoff Harvey - Pixabay (Spellcraft) For episodes like this and more check out our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.spine-chillingchatspodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you have a paranormal experience, glitch in the matrix, alien abduction or late-night sexual encounter with the fae please send them in to us! We'd love to read them in an episode. You can send these or other topic suggestions to: spinechillingchatspodcast@gmail.com  Please support us by commenting, liking, subscribing and sharing our podcast on whatever platforms you use! Check us out on Facebook, TikTok, YouTube and Instagram! If you’d like to donate for us to get a more legit set, any little bit would be greatly appreciated: Cashapp: $SpineChillingChats Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3HCYEUE4C71W0?ref_=wl_share Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_Strangler https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timothy_Krajcir

    Episode 103 - The Chicago Strangler and Serial Killer Timothy Wayne Krajcir

Ratings & Reviews

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About

Spine-Chilling Chats Podcast is a true crime and supernatural podcast hosted by best friends, Manda and Ang. Each episode delves into eerie tales, unsolved mysteries, and paranormal encounters, blending chilling storytelling with engaging discussions. Whether covering infamous criminal cases or ghostly legends, Manda and Ang bring a mix of research, suspense, and a touch of personality to keep listeners hooked. With a balance of the factual and the eerie, the podcast is perfect for those who love a good scare and a deep dive into the unknown.