Grab Your Brew

Jodie and Leanne

Grab Your Brew is a podcast for listeners fascinated by the darker side of history, mystery, and the unexplained. Join sisters Jodie and Leanne each week as they explore chilling stories from around the world. Every Monday, uncover the legends, folklore, myths, and historical mysteries that have captivated generations. Every Wednesday, delve into true crime cases, paranormal encounters, ghost stories, and real-life unexplained events. Blending thorough research, engaging storytelling, and authentic conversation, Grab Your Brew is designed for those who enjoy the eerie, the mysterious, and th

  1. Jul 6

    The Coworker That Never Existed | Paranormal AITAH & Neurodivergent Chaos

    Welcome back to Grab Your Brew, or if you’re new here… welcome to the chaos 😅This is one of our more relaxed “Grab A Brew With Us” episodes, where we sit down, chat about health issues, life, drink coffee, and somehow end up diving into creepy, paranormal, and downright weird stories.From mysterious phone calls after death… to possible mimics… to coworkers that don’t exist..Yeah… this one gets weird fast.#youtubepodcast #hauntedstories #aita #redditstoriesWe are catching up with a Grab Your Brew update to explain why we fell behind on filming and discuss our current health status.This episode serves as a transparent look at the reality of maintaining a content schedule while managing personal health issues. We were previously four weeks ahead in our recording schedule, but recent circumstances have forced us to slow down. If you follow our content, you know we value consistency, and this update clarifies why our production timeline has shifted.We appreciate our community's patience as we navigate these hurdles. This Grab Your Brew session is just as much about reconnecting with our audience as it is about explaining our temporary hiatus from our usual output. We discuss the challenges of balancing a personal life update with the pressure of a content creator's health schedule.Subscribe for weekly Grab Your Brew episodes and leave a comment letting us know how you balance your own busy schedules when life gets unexpected.

  2. Jul 1

    Survivor Stories From History's Deadliest Cult | Episode Three

    On November 18, 1978, the world witnessed one of the most shocking tragedies in modern history.In the final chapter of our Jonestown series, we examine the devastating events that unfolded after Congressman Leo Ryan visited Jonestown, Guyana. What began as an investigation into allegations surrounding Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple quickly spiraled into violence, fear, and a catastrophe that claimed the lives of more than 900 people.This episode explores the final hours of Jonestown, the deadly airstrip attack, survivor testimonies, the manipulation and control used by Jim Jones, and the heartbreaking reality behind one of history's most infamous cults.More importantly, we look beyond the headlines and statistics to understand how isolation, fear, charisma, and unchecked power can influence ordinary people in extraordinary ways.⚠️ Viewer Discretion Advised: This episode discusses cults, violence, murder, psychological manipulation, and the deaths of adults and children.☕ Grab your favorite brew and join us as we uncover the disturbing truth behind Jonestown.If you enjoy true crime, dark history, cult investigations, and fascinating real-life stories, don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE.00:00 Previously on Jonestown...00:57 Tensions Reach a Breaking Point01:54 Residents Try to Escape03:21 The Attack on Congressman Leo Ryan04:39 Violence at the Airstrip07:30 The World Learns the Truth08:13 Jim Jones' Final Manipulation09:05 Controlling Information & Fear10:33 Warnings From Georgetown12:06 Jones Calls for "Revolutionary Suicide"12:42 Christine Miller Speaks Out14:23 The Tragedy Begins15:28 Poisoning the Children16:54 Survivor Testimonies18:56 Years of Manipulation Revealed21:29 Discovering Jonestown22:25 Jim Jones' Final Moments23:30 Lessons From Jonestown24:55 Why Jonestown Still Matters Today26:00 Final Thoughts#Jonestown #JimJones #TrueCrime #Cults #darkhistory

  3. Jun 22

    The Skin They Stole: The tragic “forced marriage” folklore

    Brewed Beneath the Waves – Episode Two The sea has always kept strange secrets.Across Scotland, Ireland, Iceland, Orkney, Shetland and the Faroe Islands, people believed seals weren't simply animals. T hey were transformed humans, drowned souls, ancestors, witches, and mysterious beings trapped between two worlds.In this episode, we dive deep into the heart-breaking folklore of Selkies, seal folk who shed their skins to walk as humans. But these aren't romantic fairy tales. The original legends tell stories of stolen identities, captivity, longing, revenge, and the ocean's refusal to let its own be claimed. Join us as we explore: 🌊 Selkie folklore and stolen seal skins 🌊 Seal women, male selkies and drowned souls 🌊 The terrifying Seal Woman of the Faroe Finn folk and the dangers lurking beneath the waves 🌊 Prophetic seals, storm omens and ancestral spirits 🌊 Why seals appear in folklore all over the world 🌊 The haunting question: Can anyone truly belong to two worlds? Grab your favourite brew and join us beneath the waves for one of the most emotional folklore stories ever told. ☕ If you enjoy folklore, mythology, legends, cryptids, ghost stories and dark history, don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and leave a comment. Even your favourite emoji helps the channel grow.What local sea legends or coastal ghost stories exist where you live? Tell us below! #Selkies #Folklore #Mythology #SealFolk #BrewedBeneathTheWaves #OceanMyths #ScottishFolklore #IrishFolklore #LegendsAndLore #MythicalCreatures #SeaLegends #DarkFolklore #Cryptids #Storytelling #FolklorePodcast

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Grab Your Brew is a podcast for listeners fascinated by the darker side of history, mystery, and the unexplained. Join sisters Jodie and Leanne each week as they explore chilling stories from around the world. Every Monday, uncover the legends, folklore, myths, and historical mysteries that have captivated generations. Every Wednesday, delve into true crime cases, paranormal encounters, ghost stories, and real-life unexplained events. Blending thorough research, engaging storytelling, and authentic conversation, Grab Your Brew is designed for those who enjoy the eerie, the mysterious, and th