Storyteller Podcast

Courtney and Teresa✨
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Love true crime, mysteries, folklore, and all things strange? So do we. Each week, one host dives deep into a wild, spooky, or unbelievable story—from history’s forgotten scandals and eerie folktales to chilling true crime, bizarre conspiracies, and unexplained hauntings. The twist? Her best friend and co-host has no idea what the story is about until the mic is on. You’ll hear her genuine reactions—shock, laughter, and “wait, WHAT?!” moments—as the mystery unfolds in real time. It’s storytime meets late-night sleepover vibes: equal parts creepy, fascinating, and fun. If you’re into dark history, unsolved mysteries, and the kind of stories you can’t wait to tell your friends about, hit play—you’re in for a ride.

  1. 1D AGO

    Alice Roosevelt- The White House Wild Child

    In this episode of Storyteller, we unravel the incredible life of Alice Roosevelt, daughter of President Theodore Roosevelt and one of the most fascinating women of the early 20th century.  If you love stories of powerful women, political drama, historical rebellion, and sharp wit, you won’t want to miss this deep dive into one of America’s most iconic figures. INTRO Music used :  " SINISTER " composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" Music link : https://youtu.be/s7_oukTEFrc SUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3qumnPH Follow on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33RWRtP Follow on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2ImU2JV References: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Alice-Roosevelt-Longworth https://www.whitehousehistory.org/alice-roosevelt-longworth-presidential-daughter-and-american-celebrity https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/from-a-white-house-wedding-to-a-pet-snake-alice-roosevelts-escapades-captivated-america-180981139/ https://reagan.blogs.archives.gov/2023/04/17/white-house-kids-series-alice-roosevelt-longworth/ https://www.whitehousehistory.org/digital-archives/exhibits/something-old-something-new-eight-first-daughters-fashionable-white-house-weddings/alice-roosevelt https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_Roosevelt_Longworth https://www.pbs.org/kenburns/the-roosevelts/ Support the show ✨Follow us on Social Media✨ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@storyteller.pod⁠⁠⁠ TikTok ⁠⁠⁠@StorytellerPod⁠⁠⁠ Facebook ⁠⁠⁠@Storyteller Podcast⁠⁠⁠ ✨⁠⁠Support the show⁠⁠✨ If you enjoy the stories we tell and want to help us keep bringing them to life, you can support the podcast here: 🔗 ⁠⁠https://www.buzzsprout.com/2535436/support⁠⁠ Every contribution goes directly back into the show — from research and recording to editing and equipment. Your support truly means the world to us and helps us continue sharing strange, mysterious, and unbelievable tales every week. Thank you for listening and being part of the Storyteller family. ✨🔮🕯

    44 min

  2. 6D AGO · BONUS

    Yuletide Nightmares: 12 Creepy Legends of Spookmas

    Welcome to a special BONUS episode of Storyteller with our lovely guest host- DES!!!!❤️🎄 "He sees you when you're sleeping..." and in some cultures, he's bringing a birch rod and a sack to kidnap you. ⛓️👹 This episode, Storyteller is going deep into the "Dark Side of Christmas." We’re breaking down 12 of the creepiest creatures from international folklore that make the Grinch look like a saint. Whether it’s the chaotic Kallikantzaroi goblins of Greece or the terrifying Wild Hunt screaming across the European sky, these legends prove that for centuries, winter wasn't cozy—it was a season of survival and supernatural judgment. The Spookmas List includes: Krampus: Santa’s demonic shadow.The Yule Cat: Iceland's giant, man-eating tabby.Gryla: The ogress who makes children-stew.The Mari Lwyd: The Welsh skeletal horse.Hans Trapp: The scarecrow-villain of France.Plus 7 more festive nightmares!If your seasonal depression feels like it needs some historical validation, this is the episode for you. Love the show? Rate us 5 stars and follow for more deep dives into the stories that haunt our history. 🎅Music used : "JINGLE BELLS ." composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"Music link :https://youtu.be/mP1Er3W6Zk8SUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/VivEKhsihbAFollow on Facebook : https://bit.ly/33RWRtPFollow on Instagram : ⁠https://bit.ly/2ImU2JV⁠ 🎅Music used : " SINISTER " composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"Music link : https://youtu.be/s7_oukTEFrcSUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3qumnPHFollow on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33RWRtPFollow on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2ImU2JV Support the show ✨Follow us on Social Media✨ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@storyteller.pod⁠⁠⁠ TikTok ⁠⁠⁠@StorytellerPod⁠⁠⁠ Facebook ⁠⁠⁠@Storyteller Podcast⁠⁠⁠ ✨⁠⁠Support the show⁠⁠✨ If you enjoy the stories we tell and want to help us keep bringing them to life, you can support the podcast here: 🔗 ⁠⁠https://www.buzzsprout.com/2535436/support⁠⁠ Every contribution goes directly back into the show — from research and recording to editing and equipment. Your support truly means the world to us and helps us continue sharing strange, mysterious, and unbelievable tales every week. Thank you for listening and being part of the Storyteller family. ✨🔮🕯

    46 min

  3. DEC 22

    Ronald Gene Simmon's Christmas Killing Spree

    The darkest secret kept for the holidays... In December 1987, Ronald Gene Simmons, a decorated former U.S. military serviceman, enacted the deadliest case of familicide in American history—a horrific rampage spanning a week in rural Arkansas that claimed the lives of 16 people, including 14 members of his own immediate family. Join us as we trace the footsteps of a monster who turned the holiday season into an unimaginable scene of horror. References: Ronald Gene Simmons | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers Horrific Crimes of Ronald Gene Simmons – Killing Spree – True Crime Weekly Ronald Gene Simmons Killed 16 People — 14 Of Them Were His Family Stone Gardens: Ronald Gene Simmons - The story of the most prolific familial mass murderer in Arkansas history Simmons, Ronald Gene - Encyclopedia of Arkansas Ronald Gene Simmons - Wikipedia 🎅Music used : "JINGLE BELLS ." composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"Music link :https://youtu.be/mP1Er3W6Zk8SUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/VivEKhsihbAFollow on Facebook : https://bit.ly/33RWRtPFollow on Instagram : https://bit.ly/2ImU2JV 🎅Music used : " SINISTER " composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"Music link : https://youtu.be/s7_oukTEFrcSUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3qumnPHFollow on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33RWRtPFollow on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2ImU2JV Support the show ✨Follow us on Social Media✨ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@storyteller.pod⁠⁠⁠ TikTok ⁠⁠⁠@StorytellerPod⁠⁠⁠ Facebook ⁠⁠⁠@Storyteller Podcast⁠⁠⁠ ✨⁠⁠Support the show⁠⁠✨ If you enjoy the stories we tell and want to help us keep bringing them to life, you can support the podcast here: 🔗 ⁠⁠https://www.buzzsprout.com/2535436/support⁠⁠ Every contribution goes directly back into the show — from research and recording to editing and equipment. Your support truly means the world to us and helps us continue sharing strange, mysterious, and unbelievable tales every week. Thank you for listening and being part of the Storyteller family. ✨🔮🕯

    49 min

  4. DEC 15

    Santa's Got a Gun-The Santa Claus Bank Robbery

    Christmas in Texas was supposed to be peaceful in 1927… until Santa walked into a bank and everything went to hell. What started as a harmless holiday costume turned into gunfire, chaos, and the biggest manhunt the state had ever seen. In this episode, we dig into the unbelievable true story of the Santa Claus Bank Robbery—where a gang of ex-cons, a stolen car, and one very un-jolly Santa turned a small-town Christmas into pure pandemonium. References ⁠https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/santa-claus-bank-robbery⁠ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Claus_Bank_Robbery/ https://www.fwweekly.com/2007/12/26/santa-got-a-gun-and-a-rope/ 🧑‍🎄Music used : "JINGLE BELLS ." composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"Music link :https://youtu.be/mP1Er3W6Zk8SUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/VivEKhsihbAFollow on Facebook : https://bit.ly/33RWRtPFollow on Instagram : https://bit.ly/2ImU2JV- 🎄Music used : " SINISTER " composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"Music link : https://youtu.be/s7_oukTEFrcSUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3qumnPHFollow on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33RWRtPFollow on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2ImU2JV---------------------------------------------------------------------- Support the show ✨Follow us on Social Media✨ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@storyteller.pod⁠⁠⁠ TikTok ⁠⁠⁠@StorytellerPod⁠⁠⁠ Facebook ⁠⁠⁠@Storyteller Podcast⁠⁠⁠ ✨⁠⁠Support the show⁠⁠✨ If you enjoy the stories we tell and want to help us keep bringing them to life, you can support the podcast here: 🔗 ⁠⁠https://www.buzzsprout.com/2535436/support⁠⁠ Every contribution goes directly back into the show — from research and recording to editing and equipment. Your support truly means the world to us and helps us continue sharing strange, mysterious, and unbelievable tales every week. Thank you for listening and being part of the Storyteller family. ✨🔮🕯

    42 min

  5. DEC 1

    Fox Hollow Farm: The Serial Killer No One Talks About

    He killed more men than Dahmer or Gacy — yet most people have never heard his name. In this episode, we uncover the chilling true story of Herb Baumeister, the seemingly ordinary Indiana businessman, husband, and father whose idyllic suburban life hid a nightmare. While his wife Julie raised their children on an 18-acre estate straight out of Leave It to Beaver, bones were scattered just beyond the tree line — and young men were disappearing across the Midwest. We trace Herb’s life from his disturbing childhood obsessions to his carefully crafted adulthood mask, his rise as a local entrepreneur, and the unraveling of his double life as bodies began piling up on the property known as Fox Hollow Farm. You’ll hear about: The skull Julie’s son found in the woodsThe horrifying discoveries that followedA near-victim who escaped Baumeister’s deadly sexual sadismThe possibility that Herb was also the long-suspected I-70 StranglerAnd the chilling new questions raised by the 2025 Hulu documentary — including whether Herb may not have acted aloneDespite at least 25 suspected victims, Herb left behind no confession, only a suicide note blaming business troubles — and families were left with decades of unanswered questions. This episode shifts the spotlight where it should have been all along: on the victims, their lives, and the ongoing efforts — using new DNA technology — to finally identify those found on Fox Hollow Farm. Because every one of them mattered.And every one of them deserves to be known. Support the show ✨Follow us on Social Media✨ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@storyteller.pod⁠⁠⁠ TikTok ⁠⁠⁠@StorytellerPod⁠⁠⁠ Facebook ⁠⁠⁠@Storyteller Podcast⁠⁠⁠ ✨⁠⁠Support the show⁠⁠✨ If you enjoy the stories we tell and want to help us keep bringing them to life, you can support the podcast here: 🔗 ⁠⁠https://www.buzzsprout.com/2535436/support⁠⁠ Every contribution goes directly back into the show — from research and recording to editing and equipment. Your support truly means the world to us and helps us continue sharing strange, mysterious, and unbelievable tales every week. Thank you for listening and being part of the Storyteller family. ✨🔮🕯

    1h 57m

  6. NOV 17

    Keep Sweet, Obey, Escape(Part Three): The Fall of Warren Jeffs

    In the final chapter of our FLDS deep-dive, we uncover what happened after Warren Jeffs seized power — the moment faith turned into fear, and a community became a controlled kingdom of silence. We break down the suffocating rules, the destruction of individuality, and the psychological warfare used to keep followers obedient and terrified.  This is a story of control, manipulation, and survival — but ultimately, it’s about courage.  If you’ve ever wondered how something like this could happen in modern America… this is the episode you need to hear.  Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of abuse, including physical and sexual violence. Listener discretion advised. INTRO Music used :  " SINISTER " composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" Music link : https://youtu.be/s7_oukTEFrc SUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3qumnPH Follow on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33RWRtP Follow on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2ImU2JV References: ⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warren_Jeffs⁠ https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna30016991⁠ ⁠https://www.deseret.com/2006/8/29/19971153/the-rise-of-warren-jeffs/⁠ ⁠https://local.sltrib.com/charts/jeffstimeline/timeline.html⁠ ⁠https://www.deseret.com/2006/8/30/19971276/from-nerd-to-flds-chief/⁠ ⁠https://local.sltrib.com/upload/2010/11/1288813415awantedman.pdf⁠ ⁠https://www.netflix.com/title/81292539⁠ ⁠https://www.peacocktv.com/watch-online/tv/preaching-evil-a-wife-on-the-run-with-warren-jeffs/8910741537945005112⁠ Support the show ✨Follow us on Social Media✨ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@storyteller.pod⁠⁠⁠ TikTok ⁠⁠⁠@StorytellerPod⁠⁠⁠ Facebook ⁠⁠⁠@Storyteller Podcast⁠⁠⁠ ✨⁠⁠Support the show⁠⁠✨ If you enjoy the stories we tell and want to help us keep bringing them to life, you can support the podcast here: 🔗 ⁠⁠https://www.buzzsprout.com/2535436/support⁠⁠ Every contribution goes directly back into the show — from research and recording to editing and equipment. Your support truly means the world to us and helps us continue sharing strange, mysterious, and unbelievable tales every week. Thank you for listening and being part of the Storyteller family. ✨🔮🕯

    1h 22m

  7. NOV 10

    Keep Sweet, Obey, Escape(Part Two): The Making of Warren Jeffs

    Part Two is Here!! The Making of Warren Jeffs Content warning: discussion of abuse, child abuse, and spiritual coercion. Before he became the self-proclaimed Prophet of the FLDS and one of America’s most notorious cult leaders, Warren Jeffs was just a boy born into chaos — the “golden child” of a sprawling polygamist family and the son of the church’s future prophet. In this episode, we trace how a quiet, awkward teacher turned into the architect of absolute control. From the turmoil of the Jeffs household to his years running Alta Academy, we uncover the blueprint of obedience, isolation, and fear that would later define his reign. Through survivor accounts, family testimonies, and chilling early patterns of abuse, we explore how Warren learned to manipulate faith itself — turning devotion into domination. 🎧 This is The Making of Warren Jeffs — Part Two of our FLDS series. Music used :  " SINISTER " composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" Music link : https://youtu.be/s7_oukTEFrc SUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3qumnPH Follow on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33RWRtP Follow on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2ImU2JV References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warren_Jeffs https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna30016991 https://www.deseret.com/2006/8/29/19971153/the-rise-of-warren-jeffs/ https://local.sltrib.com/charts/jeffstimeline/timeline.html https://www.deseret.com/2006/8/30/19971276/from-nerd-to-flds-chief/ https://local.sltrib.com/upload/2010/11/1288813415awantedman.pdf https://www.netflix.com/title/81292539 https://www.peacocktv.com/watch-online/tv/preaching-evil Support the show ✨Follow us on Social Media✨ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@storyteller.pod⁠⁠⁠ TikTok ⁠⁠⁠@StorytellerPod⁠⁠⁠ Facebook ⁠⁠⁠@Storyteller Podcast⁠⁠⁠ ✨⁠⁠Support the show⁠⁠✨ If you enjoy the stories we tell and want to help us keep bringing them to life, you can support the podcast here: 🔗 ⁠⁠https://www.buzzsprout.com/2535436/support⁠⁠ Every contribution goes directly back into the show — from research and recording to editing and equipment. Your support truly means the world to us and helps us continue sharing strange, mysterious, and unbelievable tales every week. Thank you for listening and being part of the Storyteller family. ✨🔮🕯

    1h 18m

  8. NOV 3

    Keep Sweet, Obey, Escape(Part One): The FLDS Origins

    Imagine being born into a dynasty where faith is law, obedience is survival, and a man’s word determines your destiny. In this episode, we follow the gripping true story of Carolyn Jessop, a sixth-generation member of the FLDS who defied her husband, her prophet, and her entire community to save her eight children. From her grandmother’s fairytales to the night she fled in secret with a van running on fumes, Carolyn’s story of courage and conviction mirrors the dark evolution of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints—from its 19th-century origins under Joseph Smith and Brigham Young to the eventual rise of the “Keep Sweet” doctrine. This is a journey through faith turned fanatic, freedom reclaimed from fear, and a community whose secrets would one day shock the world. 👉 Stay tuned for Part 2, where we dive into the rise of Warren Jeffs, his stranglehold over the FLDS, and the women who risked everything to expose him. Tags: #FLDS #TrueCrimePodcast #CultStories #WarrenJeffs #StorytellerPodcast #KeepSweet #EscapingFLDS #WomenSurvivors #TrueCrime #ReligiousCults 📚Further Reading: https://www.amazon.com/FLDS-Books/s?k=FLDS&rh=n%3A283155 📚References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Short_Creek_raid https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rulon_Jeffs https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fundamentalist_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-Day_Saints https://abcnews.go.com/US/twisted-world-warren-jeffs-former-flds-members-speak/story?id=107493397#:~:text=From%201986%20to%202002%2C%20Rulon,%E2%80%94%20the%20all%2Dknowing%20prophet. Support the show ✨Follow us on Social Media✨ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@storyteller.pod⁠⁠⁠ TikTok ⁠⁠⁠@StorytellerPod⁠⁠⁠ Facebook ⁠⁠⁠@Storyteller Podcast⁠⁠⁠ ✨⁠⁠Support the show⁠⁠✨ If you enjoy the stories we tell and want to help us keep bringing them to life, you can support the podcast here: 🔗 ⁠⁠https://www.buzzsprout.com/2535436/support⁠⁠ Every contribution goes directly back into the show — from research and recording to editing and equipment. Your support truly means the world to us and helps us continue sharing strange, mysterious, and unbelievable tales every week. Thank you for listening and being part of the Storyteller family. ✨🔮🕯

    46 min
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Love true crime, mysteries, folklore, and all things strange? So do we. Each week, one host dives deep into a wild, spooky, or unbelievable story—from history’s forgotten scandals and eerie folktales to chilling true crime, bizarre conspiracies, and unexplained hauntings. The twist? Her best friend and co-host has no idea what the story is about until the mic is on. You’ll hear her genuine reactions—shock, laughter, and “wait, WHAT?!” moments—as the mystery unfolds in real time. It’s storytime meets late-night sleepover vibes: equal parts creepy, fascinating, and fun. If you’re into dark history, unsolved mysteries, and the kind of stories you can’t wait to tell your friends about, hit play—you’re in for a ride.

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  • Creator
    Courtney and Teresa✨
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Storyteller Podcast
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