Spine-Chilling Chats

Manda and Ang
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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. 2h ago

    Episode 113 - Welcome to Hell's Half-Acre: The Bloody Benders

    Hey Spooks! We’re continuing our journey through the state of Kansas, and this week, Manda is taking us back to the 1870s to uncover the dark and twisted story of one of America’s most infamous murderous families: The Bloody Benders. Hidden away in Labette County, Kansas, the Bender family ran a small roadside inn where weary travelers could stop for a meal, a bed, and a little rest. But behind the walls of their home, something far more sinister was taking place. As travelers began disappearing along the Osage Trail, rumors and suspicions started to spread. When the truth finally began to surface, the Benders became the center of a horrifying tale involving murder, deception, and a family whose secrets would shock an entire community. Join Manda as she digs into the history of the Bloody Benders, the murders that made them infamous, and the mystery surrounding what happened to this terrifying family. What really went on inside the Bender home? And did the Bloody Benders truly get away with it? **Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions of murder, including the murder of a child, sexual assault, and incest. 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/Bloody_Benders https://www.humanitieskansas.org/get-involved/kansas-stories/people/true-crime-in-kansas-the-mystery-of-the-benders

    Episode 113 - Welcome to Hell's Half-Acre: The Bloody Benders

  2. Sep 9

    Episode 112 - John Edward Robinson

    This week, Ang sits down with Manda to tell her all about the disturbing and twisted story of John Edward Robinson, a man whose crimes, manipulation, and deception would leave a horrifying trail of victims across Kansas and beyond. Known for presenting himself as an ordinary, trustworthy man, Robinson was anything but. As Ang digs deeper into his life, Manda learns how his web of lies and manipulation allowed him to prey on vulnerable women, and how investigators eventually began uncovering the horrifying truth hiding beneath the surface. From deception and financial schemes to murder, this is a case that will leave you questioning just how well we can ever truly know the people around us. So grab your headphones, Spooks, because Kansas Month is far from over, and this week's story is one you won't want to miss. 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/John_Edward_Robinson https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/John_Edward_Robinson https://abcnews.com/US/dangerous-truth-serial-killer-con-man-john-robinson/story?id=65855274

    Episode 112 - John Edward Robinson

  3. Sep 2

    Episode 111 - The Dark and Twisted Tragedy of the Wizard of Oz

    After a short sabbatical in August to rest, regroup, and get our lives back in order, the girls are officially BACK! And what better way to return than by kicking off a brand-new state? September brings us to Kansas, a state that immediately makes us think of ruby slippers, flying monkeys, and one very famous yellow brick road. But behind the colorful world of The Wizard of Oz lies a much darker and more twisted history than you might expect. In our first episode back, Manda pulls back the curtain and takes us beyond the magic of Oz to uncover the dark tragedies, disturbing stories, and heartbreaking circumstances surrounding the beloved classic. Because sometimes, there's no place like home... but there might be a whole lot of darkness hiding behind the curtain. So grab your ruby slippers and follow us down the yellow brick road, but don't expect this journey to end in Kansas quite the way you remember. ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of sexual assault, drug use, and suicide. Please take care of yourselves while listening and skip this episode if these topics may be difficult for you. 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://share.google/AmbefbsVlKuq5fGrX https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/entertainment https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2019/08/wizard-of-oz-appalling-stories?srsltid=AfmBOorAOaiNodfeMFvva08ttQdHC9pOYp9jK7pQhv9oeaRrheHyWwyT https://time.com/5647491/wizard-of-oz-curse/

    Episode 111 - The Dark and Twisted Tragedy of the Wizard of Oz

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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)

  7. 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

  8. 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
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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.

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  • Creator
    Manda and Ang
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    117
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Manda and Ang
  • Show Website
    Spine-Chilling Chats

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