The Spooky Darlings

Jeannette, Emily, Hayley

Three sisters. Endless creepy stories. The Spooky Darlings explores true crime, the paranormal, and all things bizarre—from lighthearted hauntings to the darkest of deep dives, If it's creepy, strange, or just too intriguing to ignore, we're talking about it. 

  1. 4D AGO

    #49- Con Man, Escape Artist, and Sucker for Love: The Extraordinary Life And Crimes of Steven Jay Russell

    Steven Jay Russell wasn’t just a con man — he was an escape artist, master manipulator, and one of the most unbelievable criminals Texas ever tried to contain. Join The Spooky Darlings as they unravel the bizarre true story of Steven Jay Russell: from insurance fraud and impersonation schemes to his jaw-dropping prison escapes that embarrassed law enforcement again and again. His final capture led to years spent in brutal solitary confinement, a cruel punishment for a non-violent offender.  Steven Jay Russell was a charming genius, convincing liar, and a man the system tried to break completely. Join us as we share the incredible story of one of Texas’s most persistent absconders. Sources:  I Love You Phillip Morris,  by Steve McVicker https://solitarywatch.org/2014/12/08/voices-from-solitary-the-life-of-an-escape-artist/ https://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2020/06/king-con-the-conman-who-simply-walked-out-of-prison-four-times/ Karl Smallwood: King Con: The Con Man Who Simply Walked Out of Prison Four Times The Great Escapee, article in Esquire Magazine, by Alex Hannford Message us! Thanks for listening to The Spooky Darlings! If you have a creepy, strange, or cool story you would like to share email us at thespookydarlings@gmail.com. Follow us on instagram and TikTok @thespookydarlingspodcast for more! Peruse our merch store at https://thespookydarlings.printful.me/

    1h 30m

  2. MAY 15

    FUF #20: Hantavirus, Hawaii, and Horrible doppelgängers!

    Join the sisters as they catch up, and then discuss current events, and current drama!  Starting with what we're reading and watching, to what we are paying attention to in the media. Taylor Frankie Paul to the beloved Lani monk seal in Hawaii. We might even get a deplorable doppelgänger out of this!  Sources:  New Girl inspiration TikTok: @viperpilotkarathrace Message us! Thanks for listening to The Spooky Darlings! If you have a creepy, strange, or cool story you would like to share email us at thespookydarlings@gmail.com. Follow us on instagram and TikTok @thespookydarlingspodcast for more! Peruse our merch store at https://thespookydarlings.printful.me/

    1h 6m

  3. MAY 12

    #48- We Haunt Who We Want: The Uncanny Story of Elsa Barker and Judge David P. Hatch

    This week the Spooky Darlings are meeting you on the Astral Plane!  In 1887, a California judge built a Victorian mansion on a hilltop in Los Angeles — a house that would later appear in Spider Baby, Silent Scream, and Insidious: Chapter 2. Some houses just have a type. But the real story isn't the house. It's 1912. A poet named Elsa Barker is alone in her Paris apartment when she feels a sudden, overwhelming compulsion to pick up a pencil. Her hand moves as if seized from the outside. Words come. And at the end of the message — a single signature. X. She has no idea what it means. This week: a dead judge, a living poet, and letters written from the other side.  Sources: Smith Estate (Los Angeles) — WikipediaThe Smith Estate from Insidious: Chapter 2The Man Called X Was Judge David P. HatchMessage us! Thanks for listening to The Spooky Darlings! If you have a creepy, strange, or cool story you would like to share email us at thespookydarlings@gmail.com. Follow us on instagram and TikTok @thespookydarlingspodcast for more! Peruse our merch store at https://thespookydarlings.printful.me/

    1h 13m

  4. MAY 8 ·  BONUS

    Cryptid Crawl #21: Massachusetts Mayhem! The Dover Demon, the Bridgewater Triangle, and the Black Flash of Provincetown

    This week, The Spooky Darlings head to the Bay State for a Cryptid Crawl filled with tiny demons, cursed swamps, and a shadowy blue-glowing-eyed creature with superhuman strength leaping through the fog. First, we dive into the eyewitness accounts of the Dover Demon — the bizarre, big-eyed creature spotted crawling along stone walls by terrified teens in 1977. Then we venture into the infamous Bridgewater Triangle, a region packed with UFO sightings, phantom animals, poltergeist activity, and generations of eerie encounters. Finally, we head to the coast to uncover the mystery of Provincetown’s Black Flash: a dark, lightning-fast figure said to sprint through the town, strike fiercely when provoked, and disappear into the night. Are these creatures misunderstood cryptids, local folklore gone wild, or something even stranger lurking in Massachusetts after dark? Light your candles and settle in for the spooky tales, darlings. Sources:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dover_Demon http://www.strange-new-england.com/2015/10/21/dover-demon/ https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Dover_Demon https://garyreddin.substack.com/p/the-dover-demon?r=2xommj&utm_medium=ios&triedRedirect=true “Decades later, the Dover Demon still haunts” By Mark Sullivan, Boston Globe Correspondent  |  October 29, 2006  “Monsters of Massachussetts”, by Loren Coleman www.gothichorrorstories.com/gothic-travel/by-location/new-england/cape-cod/the-black-flash-of-provincetown-ma-folk-horror-and-hysteria-from-new-england-echoes-in-the-midwestern-countryside/&ved=2ahUKEwjNq-X0iKmUAxVTHjQIHZ1lFk0QFnoECBwQAQ&usg=AOvVaw03_5yfXzrwy_EQzmeuh4vJ https://newenglandfolklore.blogspot.com/2017/06/the-black-flash-of-provincetown-hoax-or.html https://www.preston-posits.com/blog/cryptids-of-north-america-pt-5-massachusetts Message us! Thanks for listening to The Spooky Darlings! If you have a creepy, strange, or cool story you would like to share email us at thespookydarlings@gmail.com. Follow us on instagram and TikTok @thespookydarlingspodcast for more! Peruse our merch store at https://thespookydarlings.printful.me/

    1h 12m

  5. MAY 5

    #47- Tragedy at Taliesin House: Fire, Fatality, and Frank Lloyd Wright

    The Spooky Darlings tell of the life of the legendary Frank Lloyd Wright—a visionary who transformed American architecture. From his early days in Wisconsin to his groundbreaking innovations, Wright reimagined how people lived in their homes. But behind the genius was a life marked by scandal, ambition, and unthinkable tragedy. In 1914, Wright’s beloved Taliesin estate became the site of a brutal and shocking massacre—one he rarely spoke about. Over a century later, his influence still shapes the world around us… but so does the mystery and horror tied to his name. Join the sisters as they unpack the brilliance, controversy, and chaos of Frank Lloyd Wright. Apple TV- Frank Lloyd Wright: Murder, Modernism documentary https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Lloyd_Wright https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mamah_Borthwick https://www.pbs.org/kenburns/frank-lloyd-wright/taliesin-frank Message us! Thanks for listening to The Spooky Darlings! If you have a creepy, strange, or cool story you would like to share email us at thespookydarlings@gmail.com. Follow us on instagram and TikTok @thespookydarlingspodcast for more! Peruse our merch store at https://thespookydarlings.printful.me/

    1h 2m

  6. MAY 1 ·  BONUS

    FUF #19: Suntans, Secrets & Suspicious Scientist Deaths

    We kick things off with a full Mexico recap — the good, the chaotic, and one truly hilarious attempt at speaking Spanish that we may never recover from. Then we get into what we’ve been watching, listening to, and spiraling about lately.  From there, we check in on the ever-evolving drama of Mormon Wives (because obviously), before shifting into something much darker… A series of mysterious deaths involving scientists in both the U.S. and China — cases with strange circumstances, missing context, and a lot of unanswered questions. We break down a few of the most unsettling cases, the patterns people have noticed, and the theories surrounding them. We wrap things up with a few quick crime headlines you’ll want to know about, including updates on the D4vid trial and the still-unsettling Missy Bevers case.  Come hang with us — it’s chaotic, a little conspiratorial, and very Follow-Up Friday. Message us! Thanks for listening to The Spooky Darlings! If you have a creepy, strange, or cool story you would like to share email us at thespookydarlings@gmail.com. Follow us on instagram and TikTok @thespookydarlingspodcast for more! Peruse our merch store at https://thespookydarlings.printful.me/

    1h 8m

  7. APR 28

    #46- Haunted Stalls & Deadly Calls: Creepy Bathroom Urban Legends

    Public restrooms are already unsettling enough… but what if something sinister is lurking behind the stall door? This week, we’re diving headfirst into some of the most chilling bathroom urban legends from around the world—where privacy is an illusion and knocking might be the worst thing you can do. First, we explore Japan’s infamous Aka Manto, the mysterious masked spirit who offers you a deadly choice of red or blue paper (and trust us… there’s no winning). Then, we head into haunted school bathrooms with Hanako-san, the ghostly girl said to appear if you knock just right—and ask the wrong question. Finally, we travel to West Africa for the eerie legend of Madam Koi Koi, a stylish but sinister presence known for the unmistakable sound of her heels echoing down empty halls… and straight into the restroom. From whispered dares to deadly encounters, these legends prove one thing: you might want to rethink that next bathroom trip. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aka_Manto https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madam_Koi_Koi https://hyper-a-in-the-world-of-heroes.fandom.com/wiki/Madam_Koi_Koi https://edwinmadu.com/scary-nigerian-urban-legends-madam-koi-koi-5958a00108d8 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanako-san https://yokai.com/toirenohanakosan/?srsltid=AfmBOooa7-10eV4PWgIsB4h30V6n1uMAyiN1iKqx8MNR3GnqqeXQ5fl Reddit: r/hanakokun Message us! Thanks for listening to The Spooky Darlings! If you have a creepy, strange, or cool story you would like to share email us at thespookydarlings@gmail.com. Follow us on instagram and TikTok @thespookydarlingspodcast for more! Peruse our merch store at https://thespookydarlings.printful.me/

    49 min

  8. APR 24 ·  BONUS

    Cryptid Crawl #20 -Maryland! Those Chicken Neckers Ain't From Here!

    In this episode of our Cryptid Crawl, The Spooky Darlings visit the fine state of Maryland, so grab a Natty Boh and settle in! From the famous Snallygaster, to (not as insidious as it sounds) Peeping Tom the Flickergeist, and finally a journey with the Sykesville Monster that's a whole 'nother story. Don't miss this one, I think even them O's will tune in!  Sources: https://patch.com/maryland/ellicottcity/peeping-tom-flickergeist-ilchester-tunnel https://urbanlegend.fandom.com/wiki/Peeping_Tom_the_Flickergeist https://www.preston-posits.com/blog/cryptids-of-north-america-10-maryland https://boundarystones.weta.org/2024/12/04/maryland-snallygaster-devil-racist-politics https://appalachianhistorian.org/the-snallygaster-of-south-mountain-marylands-monster-of-fear-and-control/ https://allthatsinteresting.com/history-uncovered/snallygaster https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/what-is-the-snallygaster https://historycanthide.substack.com/p/when-white-america-invented-a-monster Message us! Thanks for listening to The Spooky Darlings! If you have a creepy, strange, or cool story you would like to share email us at thespookydarlings@gmail.com. Follow us on instagram and TikTok @thespookydarlingspodcast for more! Peruse our merch store at https://thespookydarlings.printful.me/

    1h 5m
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Three sisters. Endless creepy stories. The Spooky Darlings explores true crime, the paranormal, and all things bizarre—from lighthearted hauntings to the darkest of deep dives, If it's creepy, strange, or just too intriguing to ignore, we're talking about it. 

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  • Creator
    Jeannette, Emily, Hayley
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    91
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Spooky Darlings
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