Join Sara and Manny for their first episode where they talk all things cryptid, mystical, paranormal, true crime, and just plain weird. Intros abound but don't worry, we have stories, too. 

First, Sara tells us about the history of tarot cards and has an interactive surprise for Manny. Next, Manny surprises Sara with a story about the Texas Blue Dogs.

If you stay to the end you may hear Manny's next topic!

Episode 1 - Our Apologies To Texas & Arizona

Sara and Manny switch it up and Manny goes first this week. 
His cryptid is none other than the Fresno Nightcrawler so grab your drop crotch pants and sway on over!
Then Sara tells us about the Ouija board where we get a little visit from our frenemy Harry Houdini.
Fun fact: "We Can't Keep Apologizing to Arizona" was the runner up title for this episode.
Turns out, we can keep apologizing to them, though. Sorry, Arizona!

2. Little Feet & Spirits Who Hate Splenda

This week Sara & Manny bring you a little Christmas cheer with their stories.

First Sara tells us what Yule is, how it started, and how it's directly related to the Christmas holidays we know today. They also pay a visit to #TrueCrimeCorner and talk about their hometown murder.

Next up, to bring the mood back up, Manny tells us about some holiday cryptids! We get some very creepy and weird ones and some kinda cute one's... if you ignore the murder!

3. A Scary Grandma & Bootlicker, or Whatever

In this, our final stretch of the year, Sara and Manny bring you a little more yuletide cheer with an expanded version of the Mari Lwyd. We think we’re pronouncing it wrong the whole time so just find it in your heart to bear with us during this trying time.

(The Ghost Adventures Episode that’s mentioned is Season 22, Episode 1)

Then Sara takes us down a true crime hole that is paranormal in nature with the tale of the Greenbrier Ghost. You have to listen to find out how wild this story truly is. Honestly, it’s a doozy, folks!

4. You Can't Romanticize a Heart Attack

We're back to close out the month of January!

First, Manny talks about the horrible, awful, terrifying, history of the Cucuy! Yes, that's right, the original Boogieman. Sara's trauma is going awf!

Then Sara brings us a rudimentary explanation of crystals and their powers. We also delve into ethical mining and of course take a trip to (Anti)Capitalist Corner.

We're still working on our sign off so, uhm, be forgiving?

6. Monsters in the Closet & Gemstones Under Your Pillow

Welcome to our February vibe; have we got the love for you!

First Sara brings you a rudimentary discussion on potions, their magic, and their healing properties.

Next Manny brings you the stinkiest boi, the Skunk Ape! Strap in for a hairy ride, ya’ll.

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7. Cultured Neanderthals & What’s That Smell?

The first episode of March is here and we're bringing in the punches... by being a little punchy!
Enjoy our wild tangents in this one and laugh with us or at us. Who cares!

First Manny brings us part one of his tour of spooky parks across the US. And baby, it gets creepy.

Next Sara tells us all about palmistry and how to read hands. Don't worry you won't die soon.

And if you hear a plane, it's probably just Sara taking paparazzi photos.

Stay curious, and stay creepy!

9. Evil Cake & A Nervous Person Who Can't Stop Talking

Join Sara & Manny while their horchata vibes turn a little sour as they talk about the famed Villisca Axe Murders. Sara takes us on a dive so deep that she needs a part two.

Manny introduces us to the history and folklore of the Pukwudgie, also known as a tiny terror. 

Enjoy some banter about things only elder millennials would know: pagers & flip phones. 

And remember to stay curious, and stay creepy! 🖤

Unspeakable Lube from 1912 & Pukwudgie Crossings

Thanks for being so patient with us, Creepies!
Your new episode has finally arrived and it's juicy. 
Sara brings you part two of the Villisca Axe Murders by going first two episodes and a row. No more waiting!
Then Manny tells us the dark fairy tale of Duendes in Latin America. This comes with a presidential stamp of approval; check our sources!
And remember to stay curious, and stay creepy!

14. Chisme in the Streets & Shoutout to our Short Friends

Formerly a Patreon exclusive, we're bringing you the creepiest, spoopiest, story from Manny's excursion to New Orleans. Try your best to enjoy, but really just be super creeped out, by the story of Madame LaLaurie. Shout out to D'artagna from Witches Brew Tours for a great tour!
Stay curious, and stay creepy!

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Straight From The Source Vol. 2

Sara & Manny discuss the American medical system, completely on accident. It just gets brought up and we have a few bones to pick before we get into it!

Manny starts us off with a beer to match his topic, the Māori legend of the Kikokiko. And yes, that does translate to "flesh-flesh". 😬

Next, Sara brings us an overview of the famous Salem Witch Trials, which it turns out had a huge impact on American culture in general.  

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Stay curious and stay creepy!

16. A Sad American Discussion & The Invention of the Funky Chicken

The Dynamic Duo is back, baby!
This week we have Sara giving us mystery, giving us girl boss energy, with the story and mystery of Amelia Earhart. 
Then we have Manny with a classic and cute cryptid (yes, cute!) of the Squonk. 

In this house we love Squonk!

The Crunchy Munchies & He Doesn't Know He's Ugly

Welcome to Spoopy Season! We're bringing you a traditional episode of a legend and a scary story. Manny brings you the wild tale of Jörmungandr and Sara brings you the history and science behind Bloody Mary. Hope ours stories chill your bones this season. Especially because it's still so damn hot in LA and we need a little chill in the air!

18. Granddaddy Issues & The Recurring Theme of Childhood Trauma

We can't let this recording get lost to time so we're bringing you a recording from July 2023. Sara starts us off with the mysteries surrounding Stonehenge and Manny brings us the elusive but somehow still well-known Mokele Mbembe from the Congo. 

Remember to stay curious and stay creepy!

19. Debunked & A Willed Into Existence Dinosaur

Welcome to our Halloween Special! Excuse the screaming, it is Halloween, after all. We're not that sorry, though. We talk about some Halloween memories and a little about Manny's personal haunted house. Then we get into our special stories with Manny telling us about the infamous La Llorona. Then Sara brings us the true history of Halloween and Samhain. Get ready to never sleep again! Happy Halloween, creepies!

Halloween Special: Manny Loves Being a Sexy Nurse & A Spiritual NYE

Welcome back to our regular programming! Don't worry, there's plenty of creepy left; we keep it spooky all year round. Sara starts us off with secret societies and their weird dealings, then Manny tells us all about Latine spirit animals in the concept of alebrijes. So, sign the secret book, and open your mind to color for this episode.

Stay curious, and stay creepy!

20. Wanna Get Boned at My Local Polytechnic University?

It's our very 1st anniversary episode and we're filled with pride and joy and also sloth and wrath! This week Manny takes us on another creepy tour where we learn all sorts of things about New England and East Coast weirdness. Sara took a break this week, kicked back, and made unnecessary commentary the whole episode; a true lazy Millennial.

Enjoy our antics and we can't wait to bring you another year of 'em!

21. My Gods Can Fight Your God

We're home for the holidays, folks!
That's right, welcome Sara and Manny back into your homes, sit by your fires, and roast those chestnuts cause we've got some scary ghost stories from Christmases long, long ago. 
Well, kinda.
First Manny brings us a roundup of scary ghost stories from Disneyland. That's right, even the happiest place on Earth has its skeletons.
Next Sara brings us the creepy history of the Mexican holiday dish, pozole. Yes, the rumors are true. But listen to find out for yourself!
Note: Sara has since decided to eat pork for the holidays, tried her friends family's pozole (no human added) and it was delicious.

22. Tio Soup is Craaaazzzy

Merry Late-mas!
To wrap up the year we have Sara telling us all about Satanic Panic, it's origins and a few true crime tales at the center of it.
Manny tells us about the Native American legend that shouldn't be uttered aloud; Skinwalkers. (Warning: Don't read this description out loud.) And we all shake in our Christmas boots.
Of course we were late in putting these out so don't listen to us telling you to have a good Christmas when it already happened.
Stay curious, and of course, creepy!

23. Master Daddy & A Weak-A** Foo

It's time to torment Manny! Sara brings the spookies with the history and hauntings of the Conjuring House aka The Arnold House in Rhode Island. Then Manny tells us the history and hauntings of Colorado Bridge in Pasadena, California, aka Suicide Bridge. 
There's a lot going on in this episode so please prioritize your mental health. 
TW/CW: Suicide, rape, death, hanging, jumping to death, baby death.

24. A Ghostly Boop & A Bridge By Any Other Name

Welcome to February, Creepies! Manny brings us the story of the Kraken. (Did ya'll guess right from our clues on Patreon?) While Sara brings vibes -- just vibes. No story from them this time, but we did talk a lot about our spooky experience on a Haunted Whittier tour.
Stay curious and stay creepy!

25. Arthritic Tentacles

In this episode Manny brings you the sad and horrifying history of the Aswang from Philippines. (This is where Sara's sound effects come in. ::slurp slurp::) Then Sara brings you the history of crystal balls and scrying, just to creepy Manny out. 
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Stay curious & stay creepy!

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26. Sara's Homemade Sound Effects & Mirrors for Manny

This is one where Manny sits back and relaxes (kinda) and Sara tells him a nice, cozy story, about Beelzebub, a Prince of Hell. We talk a lot about Christianity in a subjective way in this one so if that's not your vibe, we understand. You might learn something cool if you stick around, though! Sara also tells us a spooky story about her Grandma at the end.
Stay curious, Creepies!

27. OF for Cryptids

It's spring and the hills have eyes. No wait, the hills are alive? That can't be it. Anyway, pay attention to the idioms in this episode as we go on several tangents. 

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Manny brings us the Giants of Afghanistan who may or may not be 3 tall kids in a trench coat.

Then Sara brings us strange death practices throughout human history so strap in or become part of the chat.

Give us a little grace this month as Mercury is in the microwave, we just had an eclipse, and it's Aries season so everyone is mean and it hurts our Cancer feelings.

Stay curious and stay creepy!

28. House of a Thousand Tangents

Two friends share their love of all things cryptid, paranormal, spiritual, mystical, and just plain weird. Join Sara & Manny on their journey into the strange and unusual.

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