Best Castle Af Podcasts (2025)

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EP Edge Journal Watch Issue 3: Smartwatch AFib Detection: Accuracy, False Alerts, Apple Watch ECG, and What Clinicians Need to Know 7:52

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Smartwatches are now among the most widely used heart-monitoring tools in the world — but how accurate are they really at detecting AFib? In this December 2025 Issue 3 of EP-Edge Journal Watch, Dr. Niraj Sharma, cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist, breaks down the strongest evidence to date on smartwatch AFib detection, Apple Watch ECG per…

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"Human Sacrifice: How Not to Prepare for Winter" 1:49:17

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Send us a text As the days shorten and winter’s breath creeps in, Kim and Edward drag you back through humanity’s oldest fear: the season that tried to kill us first. From ancient harvest rituals to the fiery nightmare of the Wicker Man, this episode explores the panic, desperation, and creative fuckery our ancestors unleashed in their attempts to …

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203: Your Podcast on Drug Crimes 1:49:31

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Welcome back, this week we dive into some drug-related crimes. Kelsey shares the scary tale of the Paraquat Vending Machine Murders in Japan- we are sad to say we'd never heard of it. A motive is nothing but senseless murder of strangers, so it's especially hard to fathom. So random. Then we move to the Canadian Maritimes where the story might be c…

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Soham Murders and Mini Crime Dioramas 2:03:30

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This week is a Patreon Peek! We opened up the vault to give us some time to recover from some colds that can take down a host for a bit. But we love this episode, two very different takes on forensics, first a crimes solved with some, and then a teaching tool to solve killings with a unique twist. So Kelsey covers the Soham murders, so-called for t…

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EP Edge Journal Watch: Critical Analysis: AQUATIC Trial — AF + CAD: Impact on Antithrombotic Strategy (NEJM October 2025) 12:55

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In this special EP Edge Journal Watch episode, Dr. Niraj Sharma delivers a critical analysis of the landmark AQUATIC Trial, published in the New England Journal of Medicine (October 2025). This pivotal study explores optimal antithrombotic strategies in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and coronary artery disease (CAD) — balancing ischemic pr…

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EP Edge Journal Watch — November 2025, Edition 2: From Lifestyle to Lifeline 16:41

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In this episode, Dr. Niraj Sharma breaks down six pivotal studies shaping today’s electrophysiology and cardiology practice—from lifestyle-driven AF control (ARREST-AF) and post-CABG atrial fibrillation management to the DOAC + aspirin conundrum in stable CAD, the return of digitoxin in HFrEF, insights from CABANA-Substudy, and the latest ICD regis…

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202: Sinister Samhain Stories 1:37:01

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Samhain/Sauin season is here and a Happy All Hallow's Eve to all of you! Call them creepy campfire stories, or what you want but we wanted the dark and eerie vibes this time! So let's all snuggle in for the first tale of terror- Kelsey's recitation of the Man Who Watched Me Sleep story?! Or should we say the Red Man Story... Either way, we on the e…

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EP Edge Journal Watch | Episode 1, November 2025: Potassium and VT, GDMT Withdrawal & AF Risk Uncovered 12:35

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In this inaugural episode, Dr. Niraj Sharma breaks down three pivotal studies that could shift daily EP practice: How high-normal potassium targeting can reduce VT burden (POT-CAST trial). When GDMT withdrawal may be safe after recovery from tachycardia-induced cardiomyopathy. Why adverse pregnancy outcomes may predict long-term AF risk. Get the si…

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"The Six Flags Haunted Castle Fire of 1984" 1:16:52

1M ago1:16:52

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Send us a text After two long years in the shadows… Human Fuckery is back! Hosts Kim and Dr. Edward return to the mic for a brand-new season of chaos, curiosity, and true-life nightmares — starting with one of the most haunting tragedies ever to hit an amusement park: The Six Flags Haunted Castle Fire of 1984. Eight teens went in for fun. None made…

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201: Crimes in Disguise 1:51:11

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Hey cryptic cuties! Hope you are all enjoying the fall and spooky season as much as we are. This week we thought we would take a look at 2 cases involving disguises or costumes (in honour of halloween of course). First up, Kelsey shares the details of the murder of Marlene Warren, who was shot on her doorstep by a creepy clown, and whose identity w…

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Lost Episode - "So The White House is Haunted A.F." 48:19

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Send us a text Ghosts proposing marriage. Dead presidents playing the violin. Séances hosted by First Lady Lincoln in the Crimson Room—the White House is so much more paranormal than your high school history teacher ever let on. Originally recorded in 2021, this previously lost episode is now available. Hosts Kimberly and Edward join forces once ag…

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200! It's here, and it's Spectacular! 1:21:06

2M ago1:21:06

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Hello friends and Happy Spooky Season! It's official we hit 200 episodes and it's time for something completely different! A man with 3 buttocks! no wait, that's a different show... Intro includes topics from A.I. actors, cryptid-inspired flavors, and light laughing at children's descriptions of cryptids. Then we move into our appetizer, the Crypti…

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199: Mabon Fests + Feasts 1:32:19

2M ago1:32:19

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Sorry for the late evening episode, it's been a long week here at C+C HQ! We're kicking off the spookiest season with some witchy, pagan style celebrations and we couldn't be more excited! Or hungry, by the end of the recording. Applesauce and pork and root veggies, hell yeah! So once we go over some of the sausage and symbols of the autumn fest, K…

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198: Castles, Cryptids & Cults 2:04:02

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Happy September cryptic cuties, hope you are enjoying the last of the warm weather before we dive straight into fall and pumpkin spice everything. This week we investigated a few more cults we wanted to share with you all, we hope you find cults as fascinating as we do. Kelsey creeps Alanna out by telling her about a group that hit a little too clo…

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Human F*ckery – Season 3 Is Coming! Bonus Story! 19:36

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Send us a text We’re back, baby. Season 3 of Human F*ckery kicks off next month with a fantastic Halloween special that’ll crawl right under your skin and stay there. But before we drop the main event, we’re opening the vault and unleashing stories that have never hit our main feed. First up? The one, the only, the absolutely ridiculous: The Great …

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197: Second Sight and Deja Vu 2:26:39

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Hello and welcome back to another creepy, cryptic episode of your favourite paranormal podcast! This time we are diving into some visual, mental and certainly mysterious phenomenon. We have all probably heard of deja vu, but what do we really know about it causes, or correlations? Kelsey puts on her professor glasses and gives us a mini-lesson on t…

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196: Notable Canadian Cases 1:48:53

4M ago1:48:53

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Welcome back cryptic cuties, we hope you are having a great summer. Apologies for Kelsey's audio quality, we didn't notice it when we were recording (but ironic given us talking about other podcasts audio in our into), hopefully everyone still enjoys the ep! Kelsey kicks things off with the tale of Canadian folk hero 'Monica la Mitraille', a succes…

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195: Old Cases of Cold Ones 2:03:28

4M ago2:03:28

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Hey you beautiful people, we're back (on our bullsh*t :P ) First we chat about some milestones like graduation, adulting, gardening, and something we now know is called "holiday Creep". Spoilers, it's not a true crime or cryptid though! Just scary capitalism! Also it's the summer of Mr. Pink for one of us.... But Kelsey case dives us right in to so…

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194: American Revolution 1:33:49

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What does a one person submarine and a secret spy ring have in common? The American Revolution of course! This week we decided to learn a bit more about our neighbours to the south and take a deeper look at some of the events surrounding their independence. Kelsey has the low down on Bushnell's Turtle, a submersible with a success rate of zero, tha…

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193: Cryptic East-Coaster Cryptids 1:59:23

5M ago1:59:23

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It's high time to head back to the Maritimes, but for creepy guys and not true crime time! So we went down the East Coast to collect the weirdest, wildest, and occasionally most depressing/pitiful of the cryptids of North America. We start with a Pukwudgie, and end with a Squonk, and there are a few other weirdos in between. .Some Creature VIPs if …

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192:: Bodies in the Water 1:50:22

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Well, we've done it again, another episode of crimes on the water.Why are there so many cases to choose from? So enjoy pondering Kelsey's "lifeboat case' an oldie but a crazy one that presents a moral dilemma. What would you do in that situation? and then Alanna Takes us on a journey of cruise ship crimes. Mostly disappearances,from the well-known …

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191: Twins 2:13:08

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Hey cryptic cuties! This week we have a wild ep focusing on just some of the different types of twins out there in the world. Kelsey has a collection of some famous conjoined twins over the centuries and how being conjoined effected their lives. Alanna takes things in the opposite direction, with the stories of some twins who were intentionally sep…

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190: Crime In Sports 1:56:36

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This week we are back with a vengeance! First up is the story of Lauren McCluskey. A track and filed star who story ended too soon in a tragic way, involving stalking. The repercussions were great from this horrible, yet probably preventable murder. Then it's on to something completely different with 10 Cent Beer Night. Alanna covers this infamous …

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189. Haunted AF: Hospitals 1:55:21

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We're back, did you miss us? This week we have some very creepy hospitals to share with you, one located very far from us, and another much closer to home. Kelsey covers the Clark Air Base Hospital, a sinister building with a violent past, it is no surprise it is said to be super haunted. Alanna tells us about the Charles Camsell Hospital, featurin…

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Darkcast Diversion: F**k That Podcast 1:19:20

7M ago1:19:20

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Hello you lovely listeners and happy Friday! We had a busy week here in Cryptic-ville, so here's a little double feature to get you through to our next episode. We think you'll enjoy! It's our friends over at F**k That pod, with two gripping tales. The Eastbound Four:The West Atlantic City Murders is first up. Covering the murders of Kim Raffo, Bar…

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188: Bodies in a bag: I Spy Edition 2:02:01

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This week we pry into some closed-up cases- a couple mysteries with some big clues and many questions. Like Kelsey covering the death of Mee Kuen (Deborah) Chong, a woman who was just selling her house. She was then tragically killed and the police were left to try and unravel the reason why. Finally we have the case of the Spy in the Bag, aka the …

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187: South American Folklore 1:50:17

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Hey cryptic cuties, we hope you are enjoying our South America focused eps for the last couple weeks. We love learning about different countries and their folklore, and are always excited to share it with you all. Kelsey takes a dive into the beliefs of the Mapuche people of Chile and Argentina, whose folklore centers around duality and balance bet…

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186: Heist, Heist, Maybe (Murder)? 2:28:36

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Heading to Argentina this week, to see what true crimes we can find there, and boy did we find a few. Starting off with a wild yet mostly harmless robbery. Remember our first heist episode, 10,000 years ago? Neither do we, but we know Kelsey's case had fake mustaches, just like this case, but this one sees your fake mustache, and raises you a fake …

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185: Nearly Dead...or Not 1:49:38

8M ago1:49:38

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You only live once, you know what they say! Or do you? For some people's stories, it's not so clear. In Kelsey's case, a woman puts the "awake" back in, well, a wake. The Legend of Margorie McCall, or the Lady with the Ring, is steeped in mystery as only a story from the 1700's can be. From body-snatchers to romantic doctors to dramatic jump-scare …

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184: Pet Detectives Unit 1:25:23

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Move over Ace Ventura, we have a furry team of case-cracking critters on the team! At least 3 birds, including a pet duck, cats and dogs too. All solving the murder or missing persons case of their owner or someone else entirely! It's a rowdy, wild round-up of pet hair, disgruntled employees, a Beady-Eyed Lane bird, TSA tangents, and movie mentions…

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183: Springtime Cryptids 1:23:59

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We hope you survived last weeks ep, this one is much lighter. We thought we should celebrate Spring, renewal and rebirth, with a bit of a cryptid twist. First we learn about the Miniwashitu, a creature who is both feared and respected by the Indigenous groups in North Dakota. Its arrival in the spring is long awaited, and it also has a very importa…

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182: Some who Snapped 2:14:16

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So it's another true crime, so we warn you it sucks. However. we always can learn something, we hope. Kelsey tells us of the story of Maria and Domenico, a Telanovela -esque tale that might just also qualify as a tale as old s time. Then we have a massive trigger warning for graphic details, etc. Unfortunately, mental health issues plagued Vince Li…

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Darkcast Diversion: 100 Seconds to Midnight 53:51

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We LOVE our Darkcast Network shows, such as Cause of Death: !00 Seconds to Midnight! This show reminds us when and why to really be wary of humanity's collapse! Are we really going down with the next big Volcano eruption? etc. It's so fascinating my friends, so sit back and see if bats are going to kill us or not. Or something else! And we shall re…

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181: Unearthing Ancient Cultures 1:55:15

9M ago1:55:15

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Everyone wish Alanna a happy birthday!!! For this very special ep we covered two very old civilizations and cultures that have definitely left their mark on history. The eruption of Mount Vesuvius caused devastating damage to Pompeii and surrounding areas, but how much do you really know about the city? We take a trip back in time and learn a bit a…

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180: Lana Turner +Johnny Stompanato: Love Hurts 1:59:45

9M ago1:59:45

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APOLOGIES for the Delay, tech issues struck again! Trigger warning: for Abuse, Attempted Suicide, Miscarriage and sexual abuse mentions. Please listen with care. Old Hollywood Part Two is here and its all about the "Goddess and the Gangster" aka Lana Turner and Johnny Stompanato. Let's just say it's a bit of a rollercoaster, rags to riches story wi…

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179: Captivating Hollywood Crimes 1:25:43

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Hey cryptic cuties, this week we take a trip back in time to the Golden age of Hollywood. In 1949 Jean Spangler was a star on the rise, only in her late 20's she was already a triple threat and seemed to be gaining more recognition for her many talents. All that changed when Jean didn't return home the morning after shooting for a new film all nigh…

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178: Uncovering Black Figures from History 2:40:35

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Join us as we discover and uncover some lesser featured notable African Americans for Black History Month! So many people have fought so hard for their rights in history, we love learning about the ones we never learned much of in school. Kelsey tells us the life and legacy of Marsha P. Johnson, an activist, drag queen, and American sweetheart that…

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177: The Dark Side of Social Media 1:49:42

10M ago1:49:42

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Social media has been a huge part of our lives for the last 20 years, with its ability to connect people from all around the world to brightening someones day with a viral video or meme. Todays ep features 2 cases when social media platforms were used for a far more sinister reason. Kelsey covers a series of Death Lists that appeared on Facebook in…

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176: The Mystical Occult 2:08:14

10M ago2:08:14

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What is the occult? It's the supernatural, the spiritual and mystical beliefs and practices. So it can be so many things, really. Which we love! Kelsey covers an early tarot-researcher and occultist named Etteilla, from 18th-century France. He made significant strides in tarot card reading in his time. And then for something completely different! S…

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175: Fighting to Survive 1:53:04

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This week we have two very different survival stories for you, featuring a lot of trigger warnings, so take care of yourselves as you listen. Kelsey shares the story of Jennifer Holiday and her cousin Ana Franklin, who are on a late night drive when a vehicle begins following them. What happens next is something anyone would struggle to keep their …

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174: Haunted AF: Haunted Places 57:48

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Hey cryptic crew, happy Friday and Happy New Episode!! to bookend our haunted spaces episode, let's head to some far-off spots with spooks and stuff! Alanna has a short list of haunted suspects, so let's explore some creepy places together! From so-called Ghost Churches, to sunken burial lagoons, it's a whole new world for us in this episode! Just …

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173: The Island of No Return 1:14:18

11M ago1:14:18

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Welcome cryptic cuties, this week we take another dive into our haunted places series, this time with a very old and very creepy island. Poveglia Island, located in the Venice lagoon, dates back to the 5th century and has a troubling past that has earned it the title of the island of no return. With everything from sickness, quarantines, death and …

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172: Crimes on the Water 1:46:21

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Where there's smoke, there's fire...even on the water. We do keep coming back to this well (pun very much intended), of watery cases, as so many strange cases happen when one loses their life on the water. Or around the water, or in a flaming boat like a little too-early of a Viking funeral. Woof, sorry, this one is very dark indeed, with 2 cold ca…

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171: Cryptic Creatures of the New Age 1:34:26

11M ago1:34:26

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Welcome back cryptic crew, we are ringing in the New Year with some New Age Cryptids! Some are classic-inspired cryptids, others more “fakelore”, as Kelsey will tell us where that term came from, and about some of the creepiest of the creepy-pasta creatures. Slenderman, also the AI-created cryptid, Momo, we rounded up the best Internet horror-shows…

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170: Doppelgänger Origins & Stories 1:47:19

12M ago1:47:19

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Hey cryptic cuties, we have a much lighter ep this week! Revisiting something disscussed all the way back in our 1st ep about Death Omens, we have Doppelgängers. The idea of doublewalkers, evil twins, fetch, ka, or spirit doubles, has been around for centuries from all around the world. While some stories of their appearance seem to bring illness, …

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169: Egypt Crimes 2:20:57

12M ago2:20:57

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Hope this finds you well, and also before we begin: Massive Trigger Warning For Sexual Assault So, this week's focus is true crime in Egypt. Kelsey talks us through the murders of a complicated predator, Karim Salim. which is rough enough. Then, Alanna walks us through some hard truths about the safety of simply being women protesters in Egypt. Jus…

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The Cryptic Archives: Secret Government Projects 2:25:04

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(Sorry the description didn't save the first go!) Happy Friday and Happy December Cryptic Crew! So happy you could join us for another adventure, we hope you love conspiracies as much as we do. This week we bring you an oldie but a goody as it’s Government Secret Projects! And sometimes they turn out to be truth that’s stranger than fiction. It’s a…

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168: Bulgarian Mystic Baba Vanga 1:12:45

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Hope you enjoyed the last episode, and now for something completely different! Sort of, since this psychic has been known to have some spot-on visions, never took to a stage like some brothers, ahem, and may have made some other, very outlandish predictions! Meet seer, mystic, and healer Baba Vanga, the star of this story. Point-of-view, its the ea…

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167: The Davenport Files 1:24:17

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We've covered the Fox sisters, but have you heard of the Davenport brothers? In the days of the rise of spiritualism, people flocked to see anyone claiming to see beyond the grave. Or better yet, to interact with the spirit world. So when Ira Erastus and William Henry Davenport came on the scene with their cabinet of curiosity, many were curious th…

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166: Murders in the Military 2:43:07

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We have a mega-sized episode for you that coincided nicely with Remembrance Day being this week! Hope you have some long drive or big pile of dishes, we guess?? Or maybe you listen at work, like Alanna. So sorry, but this one is NOT Safe For Work. Earbuds in, in presence of kiddos. And as we discuss, you're never safe, not even at work, not even if…