Curious Nyxsins

Loretta & Alex
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  • True Crime

We're just two best friends that love weird stuff! Join us as we talk about the spooky, grizzly, and just down right weird. Welcome to the #CuriousNyxsins Pictures related to the episodes can be found on our Instagram page! https://linktr.ee/CuriousNyxsins Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/curious-nyxsins--4672544/support.

  1. 03/16/2025

    The True Story of Up! (Kind of) - 'Lawnchair' Larry Walters and Padre Adelir Antonio de Carli

    This week Loretta covers 2 stories about flight using helium and balloons, Lawnchair Larry Walters and Padre Adelir Antonio de Carli. References: National Air and Space Museum, “Chair, Lawn, Larry Walters” https://airandspace.si.edu/collection-objects/chair-lawn-larry-walters/nasm_A20181388000 Szanton, Andrew (2023) “Larry Walters: Flying Over Long Beach in a Lawn Chair” Medium. https://medium.com/@andrewszanton/larry-walters-the-man-who-flew-in-a-lawn-chair-87eb1b14e13 Vij, Anish (2023) “Brazilian priest died after tying himself to 1,000 balloons and being found in ocean months later” Unilad. https://www.unilad.com/community/brazilian-priest-1000-balloons-father-adelir-antonio-de-carli-321018-20230414 Wikipedia, “Adelir Antonio de Carli” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adelir_Ant%C3%B4nio_de_Carli Wikipedia, “Lawnchair Larry flight” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawnchair_Larry_flight Youngs, Ian (2024) “42 Balloons: New musical follows man who flew over LA in a garden chair” BBC. https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-68811305 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/curious-nyxsins--4672544/support.

  2. 03/09/2025

    The History of St Patrick's Day

    This week Alex covers the history behind St Patrick's Day. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/curious-nyxsins--4672544/support.

  3. 03/02/2025

    Adolph Hitler

    This week Loretta covers Hitler, from his earlier life through his rise to power and until death.  Resources:Andrews, Evan (2024) “6 Assassination Attempts on Adolf Hitler” https://www.history.com/news/6-assassination-attempts-on-adolf-hitlerAnne Frank House (ND) “Hitler’s antisemitism. Why did he hate the Jews?” https://www.annefrank.org/en/anne-frank/go-in-depth/why-did-hitler-hate-jews/History.com Editors (2024) “Adolf Hitler” https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/adolf-hitler-1#section_1History.com Editors (ND) “Hitler becomes dictator of Germany” https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/hitler-becomes-fuhrerHistory.com Editors (ND) “Adolf Hitler becomes the leader of the Nazi Party” https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/hitler-becomes-nazi-party-leaderHistory.com Editors (ND) “Adolf Hitler is named chancellor of Germany” https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/adolf-hitler-is-named-chancellor-of-germanyKiger, Patrick J. (2023) “The Treaty of Versailles Punished Defeated Germany With These Provisions” https://www.history.com/news/treaty-of-versailles-provisionsPruitt, Sarah (2024) “When Hitler Tried (and Failed) to Be an Artist” https://www.history.com/news/adolf-hitler-artist-paintings-viennaThe Holocaust Explained (ND) “Nazi antisemitism” https://www.theholocaustexplained.org/anti-semitism/nazi-antisemitism/University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences (ND) “Hitler: Essential Background Information” https://history.as.uky.edu/hitler-essential-background-informationWexler, Ellen (2023) “Before He Rose to Power, Adolf Hitler Staged a Coup and Went to Prison” Smithsonian Magazine https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/adolf-hitler-coup-prison-beer-hall-putsch-180983207/History.com Editors (2024) “Reichstag Fire” History https://www.history.com/topics/european-history/reichstag-fireHistory.com Editors (2024) “Hitler purges members of his own Nazi party in Night of the Long Knives” History. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/night-of-the-long-knivesUnited States Holocaust Memorial Museum. “What were the Nuremberg Race Laws?” Holocaust Encyclopedia. https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/the-nuremberg-race-lawsUnited States Holocaust Memorial Museum. “Establishment of Dachau Camp?” Holocaust Encyclopedia. https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/dachauHistory.com Editors “Nazi Party: Definition, Philosophies & Hitler” History. https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/nazi-partyCBC Radio, (2020) “How the Nazis used personal names to spawn the Holocaust” CBC https://www.cbc.ca/radio/ideas/how-nazis-used-personal-names-to-spawn-the-holocaust-1.5818120United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. “Wannsee conference and the ‘final solution’” Holocaust Encyclopedia. https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/wannsee-conference-and-the-final-solution Wikipedia. “ Geli Raubal” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geli_RaubalStephens, Jessie (2018) “The little-known story of Adolf Hitler’s intimate relationship with his young niece.” https://www.mamamia.com.au/geli-raubal-hitlers-niece/Martyris, Nina (2017) “How Eva Braun’s Champagne-Soaked Fantasies Fueled a ‘Make-Believe Morality’” NPR https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2017/07/05/534117546/how-eva-brauns-champagne-soaked-fantasies-fueled-a-make-believe-moralityKupferberg Holocaust Center. “The concentration camps: inside the Nazi System of incarceration and genocide” https://khc.qcc.cuny.edu/camps/charts/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/curious-nyxsins--4672544/support.

  4. 02/24/2025

    The Murder of Missy Avila

    Today, Alex gets into the tragic murder of Missy Avila. You know what they say about keeping your friends close... https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wik... https://people.com/missy-avila... https://youtu.be/A3JP9AWG0GE?s... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/curious-nyxsins--4672544/support.

    The Murder of Missy Avila

  5. 02/16/2025

    Riley Whitelaw

    Loretta covers the murder of Riley Whitelaw at the hands of her coworker. References: Riley I Whitelaw Foundation (2022) "Riley I Whitelaw Memorial Fund" RileyWhitelaw.orgHulting, Aidan (2023) “Opening statements heard in the trial of Joshua Johnson alleged killer of Riley Whitelaw” KOAA News. https://www.koaa.com/news/covering-colorado/jury-selected-in-the-murder-trial-of-joshua-johnson-alleged-killer-of-riley-whitelawHulting, Aidan (2023) “Mother of Riley Whitelaw takes the stand on day two of witness testimony” KOAA News. https://www.koaa.com/news/covering-colorado/mother-of-riley-whitelaw-takes-the-stand-on-day-two-of-witness-testimonyHulting, Aidan (2023) “Day three of witness testimony heard in the trial of Joshua Johnson” KOAA News. https://www.koaa.com/news/covering-colorado/day-three-of-witness-testimony-heard-in-the-trial-of-joshua-johnsonHulting, Aidan (2023) “Witness testimony resumes in the trial of the alleged killer of Riley Whitelaw” KOAA News. https://www.koaa.com/news/covering-colorado/witness-testimony-resumes-in-the-trial-of-the-alleged-killer-of-riley-whitelawHulting, Aidan (2023) “Joshua Johnson found guilty of murdering Riley Whitelaw at a Walgreens in 2022” KOAA News. https://www.koaa.com/news/covering-colorado/closing-arguments-begin-in-the-trial-of-the-alleged-killer-of-riley-whitelawCoffey, Emily (2023) “A timeline of Riley Whitelaw’s murder case” KRDO. https://krdo.com/news/2023/10/04/a-timeline-of-riley-whitelaws-murder-case/KRDO News (2022) “Autopsy: Teen stabbed more than 40 time in attack, Walgreens coworker in custody” KRDO. https://krdo.com/news/2022/08/23/autopsy-teen-stabbed-more-than-40-times-in-attack-coworker-in-custody/Gruenling, Jessica (2023) “Riley’s Law will give child victims protection in public records” KRDO. https://krdo.com/news/2023/05/23/rileys-law-will-give-child-victims-protection-in-public-records/Grewe, Lindsey, Gray News staff (2022) “Teen employee killed at Colorado Walgreens; coworker arrested” KBTX. https://www.kbtx.com/2022/06/15/teen-employee-killed-colorado-walgreens-coworker-arrested/Keith, Tony (2023) “Man found guilty of murdering 17-year-old Riley Whitelaw at Colorado Springs Walgreens” KKTV 11 News. https://www.kktv.com/2023/10/04/colorado-springs-walgreens-murder-trial-now-hands-jury-killing-riley-whitelaw/Dupont, Zachary (2023) “Colorado Springs man found guilty in Walgreens murder after short deliberation.” The Gazette. https://gazette.com/news/courts/johnson-guilty-walgreens-murder-colorado-springs/article_5db88f10-62ed-11ee-8ac1-7f9a4a865a21.htmlChisholm, Johanna (2022) “Teen girl killed in Walgreens break room had reported coworker suspect’s ‘advances’ to managers a year earlier” Independent. https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/walgreens-murder-riley-whitelaw-colorado-b2103582.html Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/curious-nyxsins--4672544/support.

  6. 02/09/2025

    The Third Man Factor

    Alex tells you about the Third Man Factor, and shares two survival stories involving the phenomenon. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wik... https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wik... Support this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podca...

    The Third Man Factor

  7. 02/02/2025

    Randy Stair - Eaton Township Weis Market Shooting

    Welcome back to the Curious Nyxsins podcast! This week Loretta covers the case of Randy Stair, the YouTuber that was obsessed with Ghost Girls and the Columbine leading up to the shooting of 3 innocent coworkers. References: 2822 Eyewitness News (2022), “Kristan Newell talks about encounter with Randy Stair (Weis Market shooter). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0xfgn5RRcUhttps://www.pahomepage.com/news/local-news/weis-market-shooting-survivor-reflects-on-tragedy/ CBS News (2017) “Survivor of grocery store killing spree saw killer but he spared her, according to search warrant” https://www.cbsnews.com/news/weiss-supermarket-shooting-spree-randy-stair-spared-coworker/ GunMemorial “Brian Hayes, Age 47” https://gunmemorial.org/2017/06/08/brian-hayes GunMemorial “Terry Lee Sterling, Age 63” https://gunmemorial.org/2017/06/08/terry-lee-sterling GunMemorial “Victoria Brong, Age 25” https://gunmemorial.org/2017/06/08/victoria-brong Hayes, Becki (2017) “Hayes Family Relief Fund” GoFundMe. https://www.gofundme.com/f/hayes-family-relief-fund Kostus, Sydney (2024) “Weis Market shooting survivor reflects on tragedy” https://www.pahomepage.com/news/local-news/weis-market-shooting-survivor-reflects-on-tragedy/ Wikipedia “Eaton Township Weis Markets Shooting” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eaton_Township_Weis_Markets_shooting#cite_note-11 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/curious-nyxsins--4672544/support.

  8. 01/26/2025

    Virginia McCullough

    Welcome back to the Curious Nyxsins! This week, Alex tells us about the case of Virginia McCullough and how she murdered, then lived with her parents' bodies for 4 years. Photos related to this episode can be found on our Instagram @CuriousNyxsinsPod Other socials can be found here https://linktr.ee/CuriousNyxsi... References: https://www.bbc.com/news/artic... https://www.independent.co.uk/... Become a supporter of the podcast! https://www.spreaker.com/podca...

    Virginia McCullough
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We're just two best friends that love weird stuff! Join us as we talk about the spooky, grizzly, and just down right weird. Welcome to the #CuriousNyxsins Pictures related to the episodes can be found on our Instagram page! https://linktr.ee/CuriousNyxsins Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/curious-nyxsins--4672544/support.

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  • Creator
    Loretta & Alex
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    42
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Loretta & Alex
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