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052-Robert Ripley?

Cryptozoology, Holiday, Medical, movies, Mysteries, Record Holders, Show notes, Sideshow, Vaudeville


Robert Ripley has left behind a massive legacy all tied to the words Believe it or Not! He has had his hand in cartooning newspapers, hosting radio and television shows and of course his many Odditoriums around the world. Ripley traveled the word collecting oddities and stories to display them to the masses. During this episode we speak with Nora the regional manager for the Maryland Ripley’s Odditoriums. She is a lifelong Ripley fan, as are we and we a great time discussing his early life as a sports champion, his travels and his harem. Robert Ripley wore many hats in his day and even owned his own private island. This episode was recorded inside of the Baltimore location which we toured directly after.

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Here’s a link to the PBS documentary we discussed in the episode.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/ripley/player/
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044-Absinthe?

absinthe, Alcohol, Cryptozoology, death, distilling, drink, food, foodie, Halloween, History, Holiday, horror, liquor, Medical, obscure, Show notes, strange, tobin spirit guide, weird


Absinthe make the mind wander. Some call it the Green Fairy. Some call it a Devil in a Bottle. We call it very refreshing.

Today for the end of the Halloween season we dive into the green world of Absinthe. The ban has been lifted on absinthe after a century and we couldn’t be happier. We try several cocktails including the Sazerac, a Corpse Reviver #2 and a Slow Death in the Afternoon. Of course we also try it straight and the traditional drip method. We gave the Bohemian method a try by lighting it on fire to not the greatest effect.

We want to thank our friend Mike for corrupting this episode with us! Check out his blog Dust & Corruption here.

mike

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Absinthe Dripper Mike and Chris trying Absinthe Absinthe bottles

 

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The Wormwood Society Absinthe Association Liquorice, Anise, Star-Anise and Fennel Absinthe 101 6 ways to drink absinthe Red absinthe Old Absinthe House, New Orleans, LA The history of absinthe Absinthe's Mind-Altering Mystery Solved Drinking Absinthe And Avoiding Death If I drink absinthe will I cut my ear off? How the Green Fairy became literature’s drink La Fée Absinthe is legal in the USA! Yes, Real Absinthe Is Legal In The US Why Was Absinthe Banned For 100 Years?

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Absinthe Coffee Absinthe Documentry Green Fairy Flask Absinthe Mustard A Taste for Absinthe: 65 Recipes Wormwood Bitters Absinthe Fountain Absinthe Wrapped Sugar Cubes Absinthe: History in a Bottle Absinthe Robette Poster Art Print Absinthe Flavored Candies Absinthe Set Fountain 2 Taps 2 Pontarlier II Glasses and 2 Absinthe Feuille Spoons

 

044-Absinthe?

absinthe, Alcohol, Cryptozoology, death, distilling, drink, food, foodie, Halloween, History, Holiday, horror, liquor, Medical, obscure, Show notes, strange, tobin spirit guide, weird


Absinthe make the mind wander. Some call it the Green Fairy. Some call it a Devil in a Bottle. We call it very refreshing.

Today for the end of the Halloween season we dive into the green world of Absinthe. The ban has been lifted on absinthe after a century and we couldn’t be happier. We try several cocktails including the Sazerac, a Corpse Reviver #2 and a Slow Death in the Afternoon. Of course we also try it straight and the traditional drip method. We gave the Bohemian method a try by lighting it on fire to not the greatest effect.

We want to thank our friend Mike for corrupting this episode with us! Check out his blog Dust & Corruption here.

mike

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042-Jack the Ripper?

Cryptozoology, death, Halloween, horror, icon, jack the ripper, Medical, movies, Music, Mysteries, Mythology, Show notes, Sideshow, springheeled jack, strange, weird


Jack the Ripper is the first sensationalized serial killer. His reign of terror was in the Whitechapel district of London, England over several months in 1888. His victims were exclusively prostitutes who were mutilated after death. Several letters were sent to the police supposedly penned by the Ripper most discounted as hoaxes. One of the most intriguing aspects of the case is that is has never been solved. Some recent clues have been brought to light having to do with DNA found on some of the articles near one of the crime scenes.

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The new claims about Jack the Ripper’s identity are less than convincing Jack the Ripper Is Still at Large DNA testing reportedly reveals identity of Jack the Ripper The Casebook The Legend of Spring Heeled Jack Servant Girl Annihilator connection

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042-Jack the Ripper?

Cryptozoology, death, Halloween, horror, icon, jack the ripper, Medical, movies, Music, Mysteries, Mythology, Show notes, Sideshow, springheeled jack, strange, weird


Jack the Ripper is the first sensationalized serial killer. His reign of terror was in the Whitechapel district of London, England over several months in 1888. His victims were exclusively prostitutes who were mutilated after death. Several letters were sent to the police supposedly penned by the Ripper most discounted as hoaxes. One of the most intriguing aspects of the case is that is has never been solved. Some recent clues have been brought to light having to do with DNA found on some of the articles near one of the crime scenes.

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