EPISODE LIST
Complete list of all episodes of the Disquietude podcast, with newest episodes at top. New episodes post on all major podcast platforms every Wednesday at Midnight.
EPISODE 54: BEHOLD A PALE HORSE- THE CONSPIRACIES OF MILTON WILLIAM COOPER, PART 1
Episode 54: Behold a Pale Horse- The Conspiracies of Milton William Cooper, part 1
In 1991, renowned UFOlogist and conspiracy theorist Milton William Cooper published a book that would end up becoming the catalyst for the zeitgeist for the pre-millennium tension of the 90's. Behold a Pale Horse contained documents, notes, and essays detailing a New World Order plan to enslave the human population via the media and government mind-control experiments, secret society oaths, and and even an imminent UFO invasion. However, many of the themes in the book would resonate with the public, as people began to associate what Cooper describes to events happening globally, with some of his predictions actually coming true. The book would eventually become further associated with American militias and domestic terrorism. But how much of it was just made-up nonsense? Was there ANY merit to to his experiences and beliefs? Was Cooper a fraud? We discuss, and then some.
EPISODE 53: JUST AVOID HALLOWEEN AT ALL COSTS
Episode 53: Just avoid Halloween at all costs
Tonight, we talk about real-life Halloween tales gathered from internetland, ranging from the absurd, to the comical, to the truly horrifying. It's enough to make you just want to stay at home and eat candy, where it's safe. Or is it?
EPISODE 50: THE HORRIBLE HISTORY OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLE BOARDING SCHOOLS
Episode 50: The Horrible History of Indigenous People Boarding Schools
From 1894 until 1997, the United States and Canada ran a schooling system for Native Americans that equated to systemic genocide- children, some as young as newborns, were taken from their families and forced to live in boarding schools with the intent of assimilating them into Christian society. Not allowed to engage in their native languages or religious practices, these children endured horrific physical and mental abuse as they were stripped of their culture, many times culminating in death via disease, abuse, or suicide. Over a quarter million native children in the U.S and Canada were forced into these schools, with thousands upon thousands never returning home, as evidenced by the discovery of unmarked mass gravesites at many of the schools, with more being found every month.
EPISODE 51: SOLVED!
Episode 51: Solved!
Tonight, we discuss topics from past episodes in which the mystery surrounding them has been solved since we last covered them. The Murders at Steve's Motel, the Gabby Petito disappearance, and even the one that started it all, the Ruth Price 911 call are up for re-evaluation. So welcome back, and enjoy this walk through the archives.
EPISODE 49: THE LEGEND OF STEVE'S MOTEL: THE NO-TELL MOTEL
Episode 49: The Legend of Steve's Motel: The No-Tell Motel
For 84 years, there existed a small, dark stain in the heart of America. A place where travelers of the night passing through a small town in Ohio were likely to be surrounded by rapists, drug dealers, murderers and sex traffickers and not realize it. Despised by some, loved by others who knew it was a place where anything goes, it's notoriety reached it's peak in 1991 when a triple homicide occurred, the victims being the couple that owned the property along with their six-year-old daughter, in what appeared to be a professional hit. The case was never solved, and it, along with the very acknowledgement of the existence of the place has been swept under the rug by locals, and it was finally demolished in 2021. This is the legend of Steve's Motel.
EPISODE 48: SO WHAT IS THE MOST HAUNTED PLACE IN AMERICA?
Episode 48: So what IS the most haunted place in America?
This week, we each choose what we believe to be the most haunted place in America, and discuss our reasons why. A quaint southern town known for having more ghostly inhabitants than live ones, a mental health facility with a hellish reputation, and a house in Kansas with a haunting so incredible it was captured multiple times on network television. So grab your Halloween candy, and enjoy!
EPISODE 47: THE EXTREME HORROR EXPERIENCE
Episode 47: The Extreme Horror Experience
Over the last few years, there has been a growing trend in horror- the Extreme Horror Experience. Evolved from the notoriety of "Extreme Haunted Houses" like McKamey Manor and Blackout, these experiences look to disturb and unnerve visitors by blurring the line between safety and danger. Although what actually happens in these experiences is rather secretive, there are reports of intentional physical harm and borderline sexual assault. But are these places just sadism in disguise? Are they actually scary, or ridiculous cash grabs? We'll tell you what we think in this fun episode..
EPISODE 46: AOKIGAHARA- THE SUICIDE FOREST
Episode 46: Aokigahara- the Suicide Forest
At the base of the tallest mountain in Japan, there is a place where hundreds of people a year go to purposefully never return from. Curious visitors to the area may encounter corpses, curses left behind by the dead, or sometimes, hear screams from deep within the trees. Though there is some debate over whether or not Aokigahara is haunted in the traditional sense of the word, there is no doubt that there exists a dark allure that compels people to enter the forest and end their lives.
- Warning: This episode contains discussion about suicide and Japanese suicide culture. If you are feeling suicidal or experiencing extreme depression, *please* reach out to someone for help. The National Suicide Prevention lifeline is available 24/7 in North America at 800-273-8255. For those abroad, below is a link to the various suicide lifelines available in different countries.
EPISODE 45: THE GABBY PETITO CASE
Episode 45: The Gabby Petito Case
Tonight, we discuss the case everyone is talking about- the disappearance and death of Gabby Petito, while traveling cross-country with her boyfriend, Brian Laundrie. This case has a series of oddities and downright bizarre coincidences, including a double murder that occurred in an area of Utah that Gabby and Brian happened to be in at the same time. At the time of this recording, Brian Laundrie's whereabouts were unknown, and Gabby's remains had not been yet confirmed. Do our theories make any sense? Listen and decide.
EPISODE 44: THE ODD DEATHS OF KRIS KREMMERS AND LISANNE FROON
Episode 44: The Odd deaths of Kris Kremmers and Lisanne Froon
On April 1st 2014, two young students from the Netherlands, Kris Kremmers and Lisanne Froon, disappeared while hiking the forests during their trip to Boquete, Panama. Despite an extensive search and investigation by both Panama and Dutch authorities over 10 days, no traces of the two girls were found. Then, 10 weeks later, a backpack containing items belonging to the two missing girls mysteriously appeared on a riverbank in a small neighboring village. Partial remains of the girls were also discovered in the area. After investigating the items in the backpack, which included a digital camera that contained 90 photos taken 7 days after the disappearance, all taken in a three-hour span (One of the photos in the sequence had been deleted), the "official" explanation by the local authorities was death by misfortune, as tourists perishing after being lost in the jungle is not all that uncommon... however, Boquete has a dark history and present and it may lead to the answer of the question of what *really* happened to two women in the jungles of Panama. We sink our teeth into that dark history, and find some very interesting facts that lead to even more interesting theories.
EPISODE 43: THE JOLLY ROGER'S COOKBOOK
Episode 43: The Jolly Roger's Cookbook
In 1971 a book was published, titled "The Anarchist's Cookbook", which contained instructions for the creation of explosive devices, drugs, and anything that could be used to fight the government during the counterculture era. The book came under review by federal authorities, who determined that it was mostly useless and was protected by the 1st amendment, and the book fell out of publication 20 years later. But thanks to magic of the internet, the book saw a resurgence in the 90's via text files being passed around on BBS message boards, with sections added for hacking, phreaking, burglary, and general criminal activities. This became known as the "Jolly Roger's Cookbook", as many of the new sections were written by someone named "The Jolly Roger". Having dozens of different versions and revisions, it thus began it's urban legend as the internet's guide to terrorism in a pre-9/11 world. How does it hold up today? Is it valuable information, or just general ridiculousness? We go through parts of (one of the versions of) the cookbook, and what we determine may surprise you.
EPISODE 42: THE AUDACITY OF LUKA MAGNOTTA
Episode 42: The Audacity of Luka Magnotta
In 2012, international student from Wuhan, Jun Lin was drugged, murdered and dismembered in an apartment in Toronto. The crime was captured on video in gruesome detail and uploaded to the internet. This very event was foretold by a group of internet sleuths who had been tracking the perpetrator, Luka Magnotta, for over a year due to videos he had previously posted on Facebook of him killing kittens. An international manhunt was launched, and the murderer was caught thanks to the narcissism that defined his personality. Join us as we discuss the bizarre evolution of a criminal.
EPISODE 41: THE PECULIAR DEATH OF ELISA LAM
Episode 41: The Peculiar Death of Elisa Lam
Tonight, we dive into one of the most famous pieces of internet lore- the 2013 disappearance of Elisa Lam, which took the internet by storm with the release of the unsettling surveillance video from the infamous Cecil Hotel, which showed the last time she was seen alive, displaying behavior inside of an elevator which to some indicated she was being followed. Elisa's body was found days later inside of of the water tanks on the hotel rooftop, an area only accessible by hotel staff. The official cause of death was accidental drowning, but given what we know eight years later, was that really what happened? Join us as we try and make sense of one of the most puzzling deaths from the last decade.
EPISODE 40: CRYPTIDS ARE BOTH SCARY AND RIDICULOUS
Episode 40: Cryptids are both Scary and Ridiculous
A lake monster possibly summoned from an interdimensional portal. An arachnid the size of a small car. A humanoid moth that is also a harbinger of bad things to come, and... a kangaroo horse dragon from the tri-state area? We discuss the wonderful world of Cryptozoology, and some of our favorite mythical beasts, both terrifying and comical.
EPISODE 39: THE BIZARRE CASE OF KATE YUP
Episode 39: The Bizarre case of Kate Yup
In 2018, a "Mukbang" YouTuber named Kate Yup became a bit of an internet sensation, showcasing her ability to consume monstrous amounts of seafood on her channel, despite being a woman of small physical stature- all the while making sure to keep her face hidden. As her views rose into the millions, viewers began to notice something... well, odd about her videos. People noticed bruising and other signs of physical trauma on Kate, an unsettling presence of another person, and coded messages in the videos asking for help. As the concern and questions grew, so did Kate's popularity, prompting her to somewhat address it on a video stating she was okay... yet *that* video contained more coded messages. Then, suddenly, the videos stopped. And no one has seen Kate since. We dive into this strange case with many questions and theories about her identity, and what was REALLY going on with those videos.
EPISODE 38: A GLITCH IN THE MATRIX- THE MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF ERIN VALENTI
Episode 38: A Glitch In the Matrix- The Mysterious Death of Erin Valenti
In October 2019, Erin Valenti, a 33 year-old successful CEO of a tech company, traveled to California from Utah for business. On the day she was set to return, she made a series of bizarre phone calls to her parents, at one point, stating, ""It's all a game, it's a thought experiment, we're in the Matrix." She was then never heard from again, and police determined that she was "voluntarily" missing. 5 days later, she was found dead in the back seat of her rental car, parked on a street in a residential area of San Jose. No signs of foul play. Clean toxicology report. Official cause of death? "Acute manic episode". Join us as we explore this case and present our (and the internet's) theories on what *really* happened to Erin Valenti.
EPISODE 37: MASS HYSTERIA
Episode 37: Mass Hysteria
Throughout history, human beings from time to time have shown a propensity to, shall we say... follow the crowd. Sometimes doing so leads to a group of people engaging in what is known as "Mass Psychogenic Illness", or "Mass Hysteria". We explore some examples recent and old, from the ridiculous to the disturbing, and even some examples that tend to repeat themselves.
EPISODE 36: THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF TORTURE
Episode 36: The Wonderful World of Torture
Tonight, we discuss the bizarre, disturbing, and... hilarious methods by which people were tortured and executed throughout history. Do we have favorites? Oh yes we do. Were these techniques real, or just sadistic fantasy? And are they still being used today? Listen on...
EPISODE 35: DISTURBING AUDIO VOL. 3
Episode 35: Disturbing Audio Vol. 3
Tonight, we dig into our bag to bring you some of the eeriest sounds in internetland: A reading of the transcript from the audio logs of the Toybox Killer David Parker Ray, the first ever talking doll, the science behind "horror string music", creepy little kids, and much, much more.
EPISODE 34: THE BLUE WHALE CHALLENGE
Episode 34: The Blue Whale Challenge
In April 2016, questions began to arise about a rash of teen age suicides in Russia, all coming from a social media group known only as "F57". Rumors began circulating that these deaths, totaling over 130, were attributed to a mysterious game called the "Blue Whale Challenge". The rules were simple. Follow a series of daily tasks ranging from the mundane to bizarre, to include self-mutilation and constant absorption of disturbing media, for 49 consecutive days. On the 50th- commit suicide. Though initially believed to be a hoax, it was soon discovered that there was something indeed evil preying on the children of Russia.
EPISODE 33: EXTINCTION LEVEL EVENT, VOL. 2- THE APOCALYPSE IS HERE!
Episode 33: Extinction Level Event, Vol. 2- The Apocalypse is here!
2020 has been rough- Threat of war, Global pandemic, giant insect swarms... It got us thinking... is the apocalypse FINALLY here? Well, maybe not, but we talk about Revelation from the bible , and some of our favorite end-of-world scenarios, from killer nanobots, to zombies, as well as some of the more ridiculous predictions over the years. Just a little something to listen to while you're hiding from the Murder Hornets. Enjoy!
EPISODE 32: THE MURDER OF ADAM WALSH
Episode 32: The Murder of Adam Walsh
In July 1981, an event occurred that would become the catalyst for how society viewed child safety. Terms like "A parent's worst nightmare" and "Stranger Danger" became vernacular burned into the mind of adults and children alike, as the country scrambled to make sense of the death of 6 year-old Adam Walsh. While the case has been officially closed, there is still some doubt as to the official explanation, as well as the discovery that by incredible coincidence, two of the most famous serial killers in American history were at the mall Adam disappeared from at the same exact time. Join us as we discuss a tragedy that changed America forever.
EPISODE 31: APRIL FOOLS DAY- FAMOUS HOAXES, VOL. 1
Episode 31: April Fools Day- Famous Hoaxes, Vol. 1
In honor of April Fool's Day, no jokes or pranks from us, just a few of our favorite famous hoaxes from your host Keyza, ranging from the bizarre to the unsettling, but all disquieting.
EPISODE 30: PROJECT MK ULTRA: THE CIA MIND CONTROL EXPERIMENT
Episode 30: Project MK Ultra: The CIA Mind Control Experiment
From 1953 to 1973, the Central Intelligence Agency conducted experiments on thousands of American citizens, most of them without their knowledge. Originally intended to use psychotropic drugs in order to created more effective interrogation techniques, the experiments evolved into something far more ominous. This went unknown by the public until the program was declassified officially in 1977. Massive amounts of LSD, torture, murder, and sexual abuse are just the tip of the iceberg in terms of the lengths the CIA went through to achieve their ultimate goal, complete human mind control- something they may have actually been successful at. Spend some quarantine time with us as we take a trip on this one.
EPISODE 29: CURSED TOMES VOL. 1- THE TEXTS YOU SHOULD NEVER READ
Episode 29: Cursed Tomes Vol. 1- The texts you should never read
So how do you research books you are not supposed to read? Very carefully... In the lineup tonight we have "Tomino's Hell", the poem that is never to be read aloud, The "Book of Soyga", a book of unknown origin on demonology, supposedly written by angels who, according to legend, stated that anyone who interprets the mysterious coded text within will die in two years, and finally the "Grand Grimoire", an ancient book of magic that gave King Solomon his incredible power and wealth. We tell you what's in these books so you don't have to take the risk... although you will anyway. Enjoy!
EPISODE 28: WHAT HAPPENED TO GRACE WALDEN STEPHENS?
Episode 28: What Happened to Grace Walden Stephens?
What if I told you that the most credible major witness in the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was also the only one who refused to agree with the official FBI story? Not so odd. But what if I then told you that before the trial of supposed culprit James Earl Ray she was suddenly diagnosed with a mental illness, declared legally unfit to appear in court, and then placed in a psychiatric hospital against her will, for 10 years? Not weird enough? Well, what if I then told you that after being released in order to testify at a new investigation into the assassination, she disappeared *again* before she was unable to testify, only this time, there are no traces of her existing. No obituaries. No internet presence. No medical records. Not even a picture. Join us as we detail one of the most odd aspects of the MLK assassination theories as well as the alleged conspiracy as a whole.
EPISODE 27: EXTINCTION LEVEL EVENT VOL. 1- VIRUS OUTBREAK
Episode 27: Extinction Level Event Vol. 1- Virus Outbreak
We discuss the recent Corona virus outbreak as well as some of the most dangerous diseases to ever threaten our existence. How likely is an end of world scenario from viruses such as Ebola, or even the Flu? Is the Bubonic Plague ever going to go away? Why is Brendan coughing so much? Grab your medical masks and listen on...
EPISODE 26: THE DISQUIETING LETTERS TO ROBERT THE DOLL
Episode 26: The Disquieting Letters to Robert the Doll
Tonight, we revisit Robert the Doll, focusing on one of the more bizarre aspects of this haunting- the apology letters. Each year, thousands of people who believe that they are victims of his curse write to Robert, begging for his forgiveness. We read some of these letters and let you decide- are these extreme coincidences that have driven people so mad that they write an apology to a doll? Or, are Robert's powers real?
EPISODE 25: CEMETARY LOVE
Episode 25: Cemetery Love
Tonight, we discuss the bizarre cases of Anatoly Moskvin, AKA the "Russian Doll Man", and Carl Tanzler, two people who loved the dead a bit *too* much. Moskvin kept a collection of children's corpses that he turned into dolls he believed were inhabited by the spirits of children that could be brought back to life one day. Tanzler was a medical professional that developed an obsession with a patient that went beyond the boundaries of life and death.
“I am Death, and when I love you it’s forever.” -Unknown
EPISODE 24: DISQUIETING DISNEY
Episode 24: Disquieting Disney
Death, racism, sexism, ghosts, and underwear infested with parasites- all hallmarks of the most influential company in media entertainment history- Disney. We engage in some gallows humour as we talk about deaths and hauntings at the parks, and how the Disney corporation walks the fine line between evil and absurdity.
EPISODE 23: THE CHERNOBYL DISASTER
Episode 23: The Chernobyl Disaster
In April 1986, a steam explosion of a reactor at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power plant in Ukraine resulted in the worst nuclear power accident in history. We discuss the horror of the incident, as well as exploring how scary nuclear energy can be, with stories and account given by our special guest, a Radiation Protection Specialist with 40 years of industry experience. So grab your lead blankets and glow blue with us on this one.
EPISODE 22: UNIT 731- THE LABORATORY OF THE DEVIL
Episode 22: Unit 731- The Laboratory of the Devil
During WWII, a covert Japanese military unit known as Unit 731 was created for the supposed purpose of chemical and biological warfare research. The truth was that the unit carried out some of the most horrific war atrocities in modern history, in the form of bizarre methods of human experimentation. Live vivisections of humans, exposure to the plague and anthrax, and weapons testing on live subjects only scratch the surface of the horror show that occurred in what became known as- the Laboratory of the Devil.
Warning: This episode contains graphic descriptions of torture and rape. Listen with caution.
EPISODE 21: CREEPIEST MISSING PERSONS CASES VOL. 1
Episode 21: Creepiest missing persons cases Vol. 1
Back from our holiday break, we dive into some the the most interesting and disturbing missing persons cases we've come across in our internet travels. From people vanishing without a physical trace, to some very extreme coincidences, we cover enough to make sure you check the locks on your doors before going to bed tonight...
EPISODE 20: DISTURBING AUDIO CLIPS VOL. 2
Episode 20: Disturbing Audio Clips Vol. 2
We take another dive into some unsettling clips of audio, including the cockpit recording from the 1979 crash of Western Airlines flight 2605, some 911 calls you won't be able to stop thinking about, and an especially eerie hijacked radio station broadcast (presented by one of our very own listeners!). This is one you probably shouldn't listen to before bedtime... but you will anyway. Enjoy!
EPISODE 19: THE HEAVEN'S GATE CULT
Episode 19: The Heaven's Gate Cult
In March 1997, an anonymous 911 call directed authorities to a mansion in California, where they would find 39 bodies, neatly placed in their beds, all wearing identical black shirts, black pants, and black Nike shoes, faces covered with purple cloths. It was soon discovered the scene was a mass suicide by members of a cult known as Heaven's Gate- and the ritualistic suicides were performed because the group believed doing so would allow them to exit their earthly bodies and be transported to a spacecraft they believed to be in the tail of the Hale-Bopp comet that was passing by earth. This event became a media sensation, largely due to the group's heavy internet presence, and the website of the cult, which is still operating to this day. We discuss in detail the cult and the events of March 1997, and feature an actual email interview with one of the surviving members of the cult that maintains the website. So lace up your Nikes, and join us on this VERY interesting journey.
EPISODE 18: THE HINTERKAIFECK MURDERS
Episode 18: The Hinterkaifeck Murders
March, 1922. A series of odd occurrences at a farmhouse in the German countryside disturb a family for months, until one day, they are not heard from by the local townspeople, leading to the discovery of one the most gruesome and brutal massacres in the history of the country. Six victims- two of them young children- killed one by one with a mattock. Nearly 100 years later, the case is still unsolved, despite over a hundred suspects, and an investigation that unearthed family secrets of abuse, incest, and a *very* nosy neighbor. Explore with us as we discuss one of the most fascinating unsolved murders of the 20th century.
EPISODE 17: THE LOST COLONY OF ROANOKE VS. THE CAROLINA REAPER
Episode 17: The Lost Colony of Roanoke Vs. the Carolina Reaper
For Thanksgiving, we're bringing you something different- we explore the mystery of the lost colony of Roanoke, a piece of North Carolina lore that continues to capture the imagination of the public to this very day. However, to spice things up (quite literally), we decide to attempt to get through some of North Carolina's hottest hot sauces while we dig into this mystery, with the finale being a sauce made from the dreaded "Carolina Reaper" pepper. Mistakes were made. So grab some milk, some water, have a happy Thanksgiving, and enjoy!
EPISODE 16: THIS FLAVOR-AID IS AWFULLY BITTER- A TRIP TO JONESTOWN, VOL. 1
Episode 16: This Flavor-Aid is awfully bitter- a trip to Jonestown, Vol. 1
Tonight marks the 41st anniversary of the Jonestown massacre... but what if I told you there was more to it than a crazed cult leader and his followers? A LOT more? We dive into what led to that tragic day in 1978, and explore the insane and disturbing connections Jim Jones and the People's Temple had to some very powerful entities. Just another crazy religion, or something far more sinister? Listen on and decide...
EPISODE 15: THE (ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS) TALES OF THE DARK WEB VOL. 1
Episode 15: The (absolutely ridiculous) Tales of the Dark Web Vol. 1
Tonight, we wanted to bring you creepy accounts of those brave enough to enter the realm of the deep/dark web... only to find that it is equal parts absurd and evil. We discuss some of our favorite stories collected from the internet, and the dark web as a whole. Is it really as crazy as the media portrays it to be? Listen on...
EPISODE 14: THE MOST EXTREME HAUNT IN THE WORLD: MCKAMEY MANOR
Episode 14: The Most Extreme Haunt in the world: McKamey Manor
Tonight, we discuss the world famous Haunted House attraction that offers $20,000 dollars to anyone who can complete it- the infamous McKamey Manor. People from all over place themselves on a two-year waiting list to experience what is considered the king of the "Extreme Haunted House" experiences that have taken over modern horror culture. We also discuss it's rivals, such as the famous "Blackout" horror experience and the appeal of such attractions. Is it real horror, or just a cringey excuse to commit acts of torture? Listen on...
EPISODE 13: THE MYSTERY OF ELECTRONIC VOICE PHENOMENON
Episode 13: The Mystery of Electronic Voice Phenomenon
There are some who say that the dead communicate with our world through an experience known simply as "EVP"- Electronic Voice Phenomenon. These events apparently capture the voices of the dead that we cannot hear until played back through an audio device, and there is an outright staggering amount of evidence. But is it real? Or is it just instances for auditory pareidolia? Sit with us as we explore a bit into EVP, and play some of our favorite recordings plucked from the internet.
EPISODE 12: THE BLACK MONK OF PONTEFRACT
Episode 12: The Black Monk of Pontefract
In 1966, in a house on 30 East Drive in Yorkshire, UK, one of the most bizarre and violent hauntings in modern history began... and never ended. Ghost hunters and paranormal investigators from around the world dare to spend nights there in order to experience the world's most dangerous poltergeist, and rarely do they leave disappointed. With a surprising amount of photographic evidence, this haunting is the one that has evolved into the internet age like no other. Disquietude discusses the history and origins of this haunting, as well as it's recent impact on paranormal culture.
EPISODE 11: THE STORY OF "DEAR DAVID"
Episode 11: The story of "Dear David"
In August 2017, writer and cartoonist Adam Ellis posted a series of tweets in which he detailed a possible haunting in his apartment, centered around vivid dreams in which a dead child named "Dear David" would torment him. He could ask David two questions, but was told to NEVER ask a third... the tweets became a viral sensation, with the creepy experiences snowballing into a series of bizarre events, backed up with photo, audio and video evidence. The Twitterverse exploded with theories and debate with eagle-eyed followers using technology to notice small hidden details and go even deeper into the rabbit hole. So, was this an authentic haunting, or just a really good ghost story told in a clever way? We deep-dive into one of the biggest pieces of internet horror lore like only Disquietude can.
EPISODE 10: THE DNEPROPETROVSK MANIACS
Episode 10: The Dnepropetrovsk Maniacs
In 2008, a video called "3 Guys 1 Hammer" was anonymously uploaded to the internet, depicting the gruesome torture and murder of a man. The popularity of the video sparked global interest in the case from which the video was obtained-a case involving 3 teenage boys and the killing spree that held a small town in the Ukraine in the grip of terror for nearly a month. We discuss the evil that claimed the lives of 21 innocent people 12 years ago.
EPISODE 9: THE "SATANIC PANIC" OF THE 1980'S
Episode 9: The "Satanic Panic" of the 1980's
Tonight, Disquietude recounts the mass hysteria that swept the nation in the 80's with the belief that satanic cults were abusing our children in bizarre ceremonies that became known as "Satanic Ritual Abuse". Spurred on by the book "Michelle Remembers" along with sensationalist media, false accounts spread like wildfire. It eventually culminated in the most infamous and expensive child abuse trial in American history. We discuss how the fallout still affects media and culture to this very day. *WARNING*- this episode contains descriptions and victim accounts of sexual abuse and torture involving children.
EPISODE 52: THE MAN WHO KILLED HALLOWEEN, AND BIRTHED AN URBAN LEGEND
Episode 52: The Man who Killed Halloween, and birthed an Urban Legend
On Halloween in 1974, a man named Ronald Clark O'Bryan would commit a horrific act that would have a continued impact over the next 5 decades and become the basis for the urban legend of strangers poisoning candy handed out to children on Halloween. Now, while this urban legend has been mostly debunked, there are small bits of truth that help enforce the idea that people are using Halloween candy as a method to harm children. We discuss these incidents over the years, as well as whether or not a myth can become reality over time.
EPISODE 8: DON'T GO DOWN ARCHER AVENUE.
Episode 8: Don't go down Archer Avenue.
There is a stretch of road right outside of Chicago that you should never travel down. If you do, be sure to never pick up any hitchhikers, or else you'll meet "Mary". Stay away from the woods alongside the road lest you meet a crazed monk or run across a satanic ritual. Don't grab a drink at Al Capone's old speakeasy, and avoid the cemetery right across the street. And whatever you do, if you see an old 1965 Ford Fairlane parked by itself at the old abandoned drive-in theater... Keep. On. Driving. Want more details? listen on, dear listener...
EPISODE 7: FOUR DISTURBING AUDIO CLIPS VOL. 1
Episode 7: Four Disturbing Audio clips Vol. 1
This week, each member of the team brings an unsettling piece of audio to the table to discuss in four segments. We have creepy audio from a dream apparently captured in a voicemail, the much disputed audio of "Grizzly Man" Timothy Treadwell being mauled and eaten by a bear, the audio from "Operation Wandering Soul", a military psy ops tactic used during the Vietnam War, and actual audio from one of famous 1975 exorcisms of Anneliese Michel. So, BE SURE to listen RIGHT before you got to bed, and sleep tight!
EPISODE 6: THE MOST HAUNTED DOLL IN THE WORLD
Episode 6: The Most Haunted Doll in the World
Tonight, we discuss the curious case of Robert the doll, the toy which inspired the iconic horror movie villain Chucky, from the Child's Play franchise. 115 years later, he still continues to bestow curses on those who who would disrespect him, despite being on display in a glass case in the East Martello museum in Key West Florida, a town who's residents are all too familiar with his hauntings. Thousands of people have written letters to Robert begging for forgiveness as their lives spiral into misfortune, apparently as a result of his curses. Would YOU dare to disrespect him? Or is a little stuffed doll nothing to fear? Listen on...
EPISODE 5: SIX DEGREES OF ALEISTER CROWLEY, THE UNHOLY
Episode 5: Six degrees of Aleister Crowley, the unholy
Tonight, we discuss the modern connections and influence of ceremonial magician and all-around creepy guy, Aleister Crowley. Is it possible that some of his rituals went awry and inadvertently opened portals that allowed things unknown into our world? Is there any credence to his connections to the Church of Scientology, Nazi occultism, and... wait, Barbara Bush? Listen and find out!
EPISODE 4: HAVE YOU SEEN THE BLACK-EYED KIDS?
Episode 4: Have you seen the Black-Eyed Kids?
Today, Keyza, Max, Dane, and new member Tiffini discuss the legend of the Black-Eyed Kids. Once thought to be just a creepypasta, it is now known to be a global phenomenon with reported accounts of encounters dating back nearly a century. Are they supernatural? Extraterrestrial? What should you do if you encounter them? Listen, take notes, and enjoy!
EPISODE 3: THE FASCINATION WITH DEATH VIDEOS
Episode 3: The Fascination with Death videos
Today, Keyza, Max and Dane discuss the public fascination with death videos, starting with mondo films and the Faces of Death franchise, and how they've evolved in the internet age into social media fare, as well as the genre's close association with the snuff film urban legend.
EPISODE 2: THE BIZARRE HISTORY OF ILLEGAL ORGAN TRAFFICKING
Episode 2: The Bizarre History of Illegal Organ Trafficking
With the recently released FBI report of their GRUESOME discovery after raiding a body donation center in Arizona in 2014, Keyza, Max and Dane discuss the dark reality of the human body parts black market. We uncover the history of the trade, and analyze the current, very real dangers of body part harvesting for both the living and the dead. Plenty of gallows humor abound, so have a laugh, and a scare with us!
EPISODE 1: THE RUTH PRICE 911 CALL
Episode 1: The Ruth Price 911 call
Tonight, Keyza, Max, and Dane discuss the legend of the unsettling Ruth Price 911 call. We analyze it's veracity, as well as it's history as a unique piece of internet horror lore.