Beste Dreadful Podcasts (2025)

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The Swing 18:47

12d ago18:47

18:47

Miriam Grinstead loved the swing that her brother John had built in the hayloft above their garage. There wasn't a lot to do in Devil's Lake, North Dakota, and this was something that her and her siblings could all use. One day, Miriam snuck into the hayloft to have the swing all to herself. Little did she know it, but it would be one of the most t…

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Solved: The Murder of Mary Schlais 18:23

1M ago18:23

18:23

Fifty years ago, Mary Schlais was murdered and left in a rural Wisconsin ditch. For decades, decades searched for her killer. Now, thanks to a new scientific discipline called Forensic Genealogy, her killer has finally been found.Von John Brassard Jr

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Halloween Horror: The Trick or Treat Murder Case 17:49

2M ago17:49

17:49

Halloween is a time for make-believe frights and kids to trick or treat at neighborhood houses. In 1957, the Halloween fun turned into a true crime horror story when the childrens past time resulted in an all-too real murder.Von John Brassard Jr

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Does Buffalo, Iowa Have a Haunted Cemetery? 10:52

3M ago10:52

10:52

In October 1959, a newspaper near Buffalo, Iowa, reported a bizarre story about what may have been a ghost in a local cemetery. Could the cemetery there actually be haunted, or was something else going on?Von John Brassard Jr

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The Ghosts of the Pfister Hotel 16:11

3M ago16:11

16:11

The Pfister Hotel is one of the grandest and most historic hotels in the United States. Situated in beautiful downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the Pfister has faithfully served its guests for over 130 years. However, several of those guests have reported strange noises, bizarre happenings, and even appartitions while staying there. Who are the ghosts…

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Is the Renwick Mansion Really Haunted? 15:24

4M ago15:24

15:24

Built in the mid-1800's, the Renwick Mansion is probably the best example of Italianate architecture in the Quad Cities. In short, it's a really cool-looking house. But over the years, many people have claimed to have strange experiences there: footsteps, moving objects, and even apparitions. But is it true? Is the Renwick Mansion really haunted?…

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Episode 8: House Of Hollow 55:33

4M ago55:33

55:33

We're back for episode eight and we are discussing House of Hollow by Krystal Sutherland. As with all episodes this is very spoiler heavy as we discuss the plot, any twists, the ending, and the characters. Haven't read it and don't care about spoilers? We do a plot deep dive in all episodes (but leave things out here and there) so you'll get the ov…

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Remastered: The Tragic Tale of John and Ida Harris 11:47

4M ago11:47

11:47

When John and Ida Harris didn’t answer their door in 1895, the visitor knew something was wrong. Cautiously they opened the door. The nightmare they saw inside would stay with them the rest of their lives. Come hear a tragic tale of the American West that your grandma didn’t want you to hear.Von John Brassard Jr

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Stephen Melkey: Murdered or Left to Die? 13:13

5M ago13:13

13:13

A few days before Christmas 1939, Stephen Melkey was struck by a car near South Bend, Indiana, and thrown nearly 40 feet through the air before landing. When the police arrived, they found that someone had tied his hands behind his back and taped his eyes and mouth shut. Had someone meant for him to be struck by a car on the highway, or had they le…

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Episode 7: Shark Heart: A Love Story (Also a Raccoon Heist) 1:49:34

5M ago1:49:34

1:49:34

We're back for episode seven and we are discussing Shark Heart: A Love Story by Emily Habeck. As with all episodes this is very spoiler heavy as we discuss the plot, any twists, the ending, and the characters. Haven't read it and don't care about spoilers? We do a plot deep dive in all episodes (but leave things out here and there) so you'll get th…

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Remastered: What Walks the Halls of Quarters One? 10:12

5M ago10:12

10:12

Quarters One is the second largest government-owned private residence next to the White House. Over the past 150 years, it has hosted politicians, soldiers, and celebrities in its gilded rooms. Some say that some of them have never left. Do they still walk the halls of Quarters One? Or is it something else?…

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Episode 6: Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie 49:34

5M ago49:34

49:34

We're back for episode six and we are discussing Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie. As with all episodes this is very spoiler heavy as we discuss the plot, any twists, the ending, and the characters. Haven't read it and don't care about spoilers? We do a plot deep dive in all episodes (but leave things out here and there) so you'll ge…

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Adam Moss: Mass Murder in Sioux City, Iowa 12:30

6M ago12:30

12:30

On a summer day in 2001, Donna Stabile knocked on the front door of Leticia Aguilar. She babysat Leticia's five children nearly every night but hadn't seen them for a few day. Donna had started to get worried, so she went to the house. On a whim, she opened the front door and stepped inside. Donna immediately knew something wasn't right. What she d…

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Episode 5: The One That Got Away with Murder by Trish Lundy 1:02:29

6M ago1:02:29

1:02:29

We're back for episode five and we are discussing The One That Got Away with Murder by Trish Lundy. As with all episodes this is very spoiler heavy as we discuss the plot, any twists, the ending, and the characters. Haven't read it and don't care about spoilers? We do a plot deep dive in all episodes (but leave things out here and there) so you'll …

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Is Moonville, Ohio Haunted? 8:48

6M ago8:48

8:48

When its population peaked at around one-hundred people, Moonville could barely have been called a town. Regardless of its size, Moonville grew a reputation for being hard to get to and having an unusual amount of train accidents happen there. However, it is said that not everyone who lost their lives on that stretch of tracks rest easy.…

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Episode 4: The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides 41:38

6M ago41:38

41:38

We're back for episode four and we are discussing The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides. As with all episodes this is very spoiler heavy as we discuss the plot, any twists, the ending, and the characters. Haven't read it and don't care about spoilers? We do a plot deep dive in all episodes (but leave things out here and there) so you'll get the ov…

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Episode 3: Under the Dome by Stephen King 53:13

6M ago53:13

53:13

We're back for week three and we are discussing Under the Dome by Stephen King. As with all episodes this is very spoiler heavy as we discuss the plot, any twists, the ending, and the characters. Haven't read it and don't care about spoilers? We do a plot deep dive in all episodes (but leave things out here and there) so you'll get the overall gist…

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Episode 2: Ask for Andrea by Noelle Ihli 47:22

7M ago47:22

47:22

We're back for week two and we are discussing Ask for Andrea by Noelle Ihli. As with all episodes this is very spoiler heavy as we discuss the plot, any twists, the ending, and the characters. Haven't read it and don't care about spoilers? We do a plot deep dive in all episodes (but leave things out here and there) so you'll get the overall gist to…

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Remastered: The Great Audubon Flood of 1958 13:47

7M ago13:47

13:47

In this remastered version of an earlier episode: In 1958, a legendary flood struck western Iowa that would claim many, and would forever change the lives of all those who survived.Von John Brassard Jr

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Episode 1: Circe by Madeline Miller 51:50

7M ago51:50

51:50

Welcome to episode one! This week we discuss Circe by Madeline Miller. As with all episodes this is very spoiler heavy as we discuss the plot, any twists, the ending, and the characters. Haven't read it and don't care about spoilers? We do a plot deep dive in all episodes (but leave things out here and there) so you'll get the overall gist to follo…

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The Night Watchman of Lake Hope Furnace 6:32

7M ago6:32

6:32

The Lake Hope Furnace has stood for over one-hundred years, a remnant of the former thriving iron industry in southern Ohio. But its more than a historical monument. The furnace is the home of one of Ohio's most famous urban legends: The Night Watchman of Lake Hope Furnace.Von John Brassard Jr

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Howard Long Accused by Young Girls in Iowa 14:07

7M ago14:07

14:07

In 1937, Howard Long had a good life - a good wife, his own business, and a stable income during the Great Depression. All of that came to sudden halt when he was arrested and thrown in a jail cell with three other men. Right away he wanted to know why he was there. When he was told, he couldn't hardly speak. Several young girls had accused him doi…

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Remastered: Loving Henry 11:00

8M ago11:00

11:00

In this remastered edition of an earlier podcast: In 1907, henry Warren walked into a local newspaper and placed an ad for a wife. He became a sensation, and was dubbed 'Loving Henry.' But under his charming good looks he was harboring a dark secret that would take decades to reveal itself.Von John Brassard Jr

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STRANGE: The Franklin Hotel 9:35

8M ago9:35

9:35

Strawberry Point is known for being home to the world's largest strawberry. But what many people don't know is that it's also home to the Franklin Hotel, a 150-year-old hotel and event venue that has the spirit of a 1920's prostitute still wandering the halls.Von John Brassard Jr

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The Diamond Coal Mining Disaster of 1883 15:41

9M ago15:41

15:41

In February 1883, dozens of men and boys descended into the depths of the Illinois prairie to mine coal. By noon, the pump man saw water rising in the mine tunnels. Little did he know that something was horribly wrong. In a matter of minutes, a third of the men in the mine that day would meet a terrible end in what would become one of the worst coa…

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Mabel Moore: The Bride Abandoned for Revenge 9:30

9M ago9:30

9:30

Mabel Moore had just gone to St. Louis with her new husband, Arthur. After just a few days and one bad argument, he left her stranded there. Abandoned in a strange city, Mabel turned to the unthinkable. When police investigated later, what seemed like a straightforward story became unbelievably bizarre.…

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Carol Eberle: Death by Wedding Dress? 14:54

10M ago14:54

14:54

Carol Eberle was getting married, and she was overjoyed. But no one else really was. Something had happened just a few weeks before that had soured several people toward Carol in their small North Dakota town. She didn't care one bit what they thought, but sometimes karma has a way of catching up with people.…

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Swift Runner: Murderer and Cannibal 23:24

10M ago23:24

23:24

Swift Runner and his family journeyed into the Canadian wilderness in 1878 for the winter. Only Swift Runner emerged the following spring. He said that his entire family starved to death, but there was something off about his story. When police investigated, one of the most infamous tales of murder and cannibalism in Canadian history was revealed.…

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Why Did the Farmer Try to Shoot the Deputy? 6:38

11M ago6:38

6:38

Henry Kuehl was just trying to do his job. On a warm January night, he rode out to a rural Iowa farm to help settle a dispute between the farmer and his landlord. The night started off normal enough, but soon degeneratedinto an evening that Kuehl would never forget.Von John Brassard Jr

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THE OUTSIDER - PART 5 | Let the World Think Me Dead 23:47

11M ago23:47

23:47

In the dramatic finale, Whale's Arch's history may be the source of its undoing as events build to a devastating conclusion. The Outsider - Let the World Think Me Dead - Read by Chloe Gorman Written by Andrew Bate Music by Andrew Bate 'The Outsider' is a five-part novella from Moth Sanctuary Productions as part of the 'Penny Dreadfuls from the Moth…

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THE OUTSIDER - PART 4 | The Emissary 25:05

11M ago25:05

25:05

Sophie is forced to contend with the unbelivable as the secrets of Whale's Arch and its dreadful provenance are revealed. The Outsider - The Emissary - Read by Chloe Gorman Written by Andrew Bate Music by Andrew Bate 'The Outsider' is a five-part novella from Moth Sanctuary Productions as part of the 'Penny Dreadfuls from the Moth Sanctuary' series…

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THE OUTSIDER - PART 3 | Home of the Night Things 15:02

11M ago15:02

15:02

Sophie finds herself in a strange location with no memory of how she got there. The Outsider - Home of the Night Things - Read by Chloe Gorman Written by Andrew Bate Music by Andrew Bate 'The Outsider' is a five-part novella from Moth Sanctuary Productions as part of the 'Penny Dreadfuls from the Moth Sanctuary' series. 'Penny Dreadfuls from the Mo…

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THE OUTSIDER - PART 2 | Grave Concerns 34:56

11M ago34:56

34:56

Sophie Dutton seeks to find out whether an unusual sighting was real or if her nervous disorder is returning. Along the way she encounters some of Whale's Arch's residents and learns more about its troubled history. The Outsider - Grave Concerns - Read by Chloe Gorman Written by Andrew Bate Music by Andrew Bate 'The Outsider' is a five-part novella…

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THE OUTSIDER - PART 1 | Tempest Tossed 22:48

11M ago22:48

22:48

After suffering a nervous breakdown, Sophie Dutton travels to the town of Whale's Arch on the Yorkshire coast to recover, but soon discovers it may not be the best place to ease her troubled mind. The Outsider - Tempest Tossed - Read by Chloe Gorman Written by Andrew Bate Music by Andrew Bate 'The Outsider' is a five-part novella from Moth Sanctuar…

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The Chicken Thief's Ghost 11:06

12M ago11:06

11:06

Sam Smith was a desperate man. He couldn't find a job, and he had a family to feed. Out of desperation he turned to stealing. But when he died suddenly, did his ghost return to watch over his family?Von John Brassard Jr

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Julia Buccola: The Ghostly Italian Bride of Chicago 13:58

1y ago13:58

13:58

Imagine driving near Chicago's Mount Carmel Cemetery and seeing a woman wearing a white wedding dress walking along the road. It's rainy and muddy, and yet she seems untouched by all of it. You would be seeing the Italian Bride, one of Chicago's most famous ghosts. But who was she, and why does her ghost still haunt the area?…

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Omaima Nelson: Killing in Self-Defense or Murder in Cold Blood? 18:15

1y ago18:15

18:15

William Nelson was a private pilot who had just married the beautiful Onaima Nelson, a woman 23 years younger than himself. Then, just after Thanksgiving 1991, he disapeared. He was found in early December, murdered and dismembered by his new bride. But had she killed him out of self-defense, or had she murdered him in cold blood?…

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Charles Albright: The Texas Eyeball Killer 27:20

1y ago27:20

27:20

In late 1990, the body of Mary Lou Pratt was found in a quiet Dallas, Texas neighborhood. She had been severely beaten and then shot to death. If that wasn't bad enough, it was soon discovered that her killer had expertly removed both her eyes. Mary Lou had just become the unwitting victim of one of the strangest and brutal serial killers in Texas …

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Backyard Ghosts: My Local Legends 15:34

1y ago15:34

15:34

Every Halloween, every village, town, and city dredge up their favorite spooky stories. Where I live is no different. Come and hear some of the legends and stories that I grew up with as I tell you about cursed statues, wailing spirits, and haunted houses.Von John Brassard Jr

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The Murder of Marie Whynack 24:42

1+ y ago24:42

24:42

When Johann Whynack married his Marie, he hoped that they would spend the rest of their lives happily ever after. But Marie loved another man, and saw no reason to stop seeing him even after she was married. As the marriage continued, the love triangle quickly took a toll on their lives as it spiraled into physical abuse and murder.…

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The Icebox Murders 12:37

1+ y ago12:37

12:37

In 1965, two police officers knocked on the door of a small house in Houston, Texas. They were there to check on Fred and Edwina Rogers, an elderly couple who hadn't contacted their family for a week. Going inside the house, they found no one. On an impulse, they opened the refriderator and discovered one of the most gruesome crimes to ever occur i…

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Dark Day at the Fair: The Murder of Bobie and Marilyn Blewer 33:03

1+ y ago33:03

33:03

In 1996, Bobie and Marilyn Blewer, professional food vendors from Missouri, set up their trailer at the Iowa State Fair. It was - and is - one of the biggest fairs in the country, and had been a regular stop for the Blewers for twenty years. Then, one sunny afternoon, as thousands of people enjoyed the rides and entertainment, word began travelling…

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Fire, Murder, and Spirits: The Last Days of the Claypool Hotel 22:25

1+ y ago22:25

22:25

When it was built in 1903, the Claypool Hotel was designed to be the best and brightest of Indianapolis' hotels. And, for forty years, it was. Then, starting in 1943, a serious of tragic events that included two murders and a fire led to the Claypool's dramatic destruction in the 1960's. But does something of the grand old hotel still linger on the…

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The Murder of Dorothy Poore: The Girl in the Drawer 29:54

1+ y ago29:54

29:54

In 1954, two maids found a horrible odor coming from a dresser in one of the rooms at the Claypool Hotel. When the dresser was searched, hotel staff found the badly decomposed body of a woman in the bottom drawer. Her name was Dorothy Poore, an 18-year-old trying to build a future in Indianapolis. What had happened to her, and who had put her body …

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The Murder of Maoma Ridings 19:43

1+ y ago19:43

19:43

Maoma Ridings had joined the United States Army during World War II to aid the war effort. A professional nurse turned physiotherapist; she was a young woman who enjoyed a good time. On August 30, 1943, she was found murdered in an Indianapolis hotel room. Who had ended the life of the well-liked nurse from Georgia?…

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The Truck Stop Killer: Robert Ben Rhodes 35:06

1+ y ago35:06

35:06

In 1990, a highway patrolman in Arizona stopped to check on a semi pulled off to the side of the road. Inside he found a woman who was naked, handcuffed, and wearing a horse bridle. While the driver, Robert Ben Rhodes, said that everything was consensual. The patrolman suspected otherwise. The investigation would turn into a nationwide investigatio…

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Delivery Driver Has Premonition of Terrible Accident; Proven Right By Flaming Car and Bodies on Ground 15:33

1+ y ago15:33

15:33

In January of 1926, Ed Rinebold was driving his normal newspaper deliver route in western Illinois when he had a strange feeling. The car at the railroad crossing had just been in an accident. He hadn’t heard or seen anything, but just knew that’s what happened. When he went back, the flaming ruins of the car and the bodies on the ground told him h…

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What Caused the Great Corning, Iowa Fire of 1896? 14:21

1+ y ago14:21

14:21

On the night of October 9, 1896, the town of Corning, Iowa was awakened by an alarm bell. A fire had broken out near the railroad tracks on the south side of town. As firemen and citizens fought the blaze, little did they know that an even bigger disaster was about to happen right behind them.Von John Brassard Jr

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Percy Smith: A "...Cold, Calculated, Premediated Murder." 27:35

2y ago27:35

27:35

No one had seen Percy Smith since he had gone to buy cattle from a man near Council Bluffs, Iowa. When police were called, their search led to Corliss Bruntlett, a man with a hidden past. They soon discovered that he was concealing an even darker secret that would shock their community.Von John Brassard Jr

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BONUS EPISODE: Season 3 Retrospective 1:04:34

2y ago1:04:34

1:04:34

In this bonus episode, Andrew and Chloe take a look back over the latest season of Penny Dreadfuls from the Moth Sanctuary and offer some insights and background behind each story. Music by Andrew Bate 'Penny Dreadfuls from the Moth Sanctuary' is an original audio series of short horror stories produced by Moth Sanctuary Productions. If you're enjo…

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