The Poison Tea Party
Welcome one and all! You are cordially invited to our magnificently savage affair. Come now darlings, gather around and be sure to wear your very best hat! Take part in all the inappropriately humorous, oddly curious and down right terrifying gossip of histories past. But beware & do take care before you take a sip, for this tea has been known to be poisoned. ☠️💋
Episodes
Episode 32: Blood Sport: Brutality in the NFL
The leaves are turning, there's a chill in the air, and that can only mean one thing: it's time for football!!!! But before the first kickoff of the official season, we wanted to explore some of the darkest parts of football and the crimes …
Episode 31: The Circleville Letters
In 1976, Mary Gillispie of Circleville, Ohio, began receiving disturbing, anonymous letters accusing her of having an affair with the local school superintendent. What Mary didn't know was that choosing to ignore those letters would set off…
Episode 30: Simpsons Did It
You know we are HUGE suckers for witty animated television shows, and there is no series more popular than The Simpsons. But aside from the incredible, raunchy humor, there is something else about this show that has left fans and haters ali…
Episode 29: De-Dicked: The John & Lorena Bobbitt Story
On June 23rd, 1993, Lorena Bobbitt made headlines worldwide when she infamously used a kitchen knife to teach her husband a bloody lesson. The woman claimed instances of brutal rape and abuse in the marriage led her to commit the savage cri…
Episode 28: Hell Hotel - The Dark History of the Cecil Hotel
In 1927, the Cecil Hotel was constructed as a million-dollar modern marvel in the heart of Los Angeles, California. It was meant to appeal to the middle-class business traveler, but soon after it opened its doors to the public, something si…
Episode 27: Honor Thy Mother
Why are moms so amazing? This week, we get a little personal and share stories of our moms while exploring the science behind what makes a mother tick. Grab your poison tea party guests and prepare to take a walk down memory lane as we all …
Episode 26 - The Greenbrier Ghost
On January 23rd, 1897, a beautiful young woman, Zona Hester Shue, was found dead in her home at the bottom of the staircase. All signs pointed to it being a terrible accident as the result of a miscarriage. Her loved ones were distraught, e…
Episode 25: The Silent Twins
Throughout history twins have been both worshiped and feared by cultures across the globe. They are known for their identical features and unbreakable bonds, but is being a twin really all it's cracked up to be? Join us as we throw a birthd…
Episode 24: Conspiracy Theories: Vol 1
Government coverups, mysterious murders, secret societies, clones and....LIZARD PEOPLE!! Get your tinfoil hats and grab some extra poison because you are going to need it as Kailie tells us about some of the most insane conspiracies of all …
Episode 23: The Mandela Effect
Have you ever had a memory so vivid you can recall it like it happened yesterday only to find out it never really happened at all? Have you ever shared that memory with friends or family only to find out they have the exact same recollectio…
Episode 22: A Crafty Escape - The Story of William and Ellen Craft
William and Ellen were born into slavery in Macon, Georgia in the early 1800's. After years of enduring slave treatment and dreaming of a life of freedom, they come up with a plan to escape. And it was a plan unlike anything you've ever hea…
Episode 21: Vampire Panic
In the late 18th and early 19th century, people on the American East Coast were in the grips of a panic. Their loved ones were dying in waves from symptoms like loss of appetite, coughing up blood, and difficulty breathing. They were wastin…
Episode 20 - Pick Your Poison
Come one, come all, and gather around as we do some digging on one of the most infamous poisons of all time. It's known throughout history as 'the king of poison and the poison of kings'. Arsenic has had many uses since as far back as the 5…
Episode 19: The Dyatlov Pass Incident
In early February of 1959, 5 hikers bodies were discovered in Russia's frigid Ural Mountains. Investigators chalked it up to a severe case of hypothermia. But 2 months later when the remaining 4 hikers' bodies were uncovered, the investigat…
Episode 18: A Very Poisoned Christmas
Ho Ho Ho!! Merry Christmas!? Happy Haunaka!? -How about Happy Holidays? ....or is it? Grab a teacup and take a seat. We are pulling Christmas apart and taking a real hard look at all the classic traditions, that, at first glance, look innoc…
Episode 17 - Happy New Year?
Join us on a boisterous countdown to chaos as Trass navigates through the histories of New Year's past.
Episode 16 - Hollywood's Cursed Films
Nothing compares to the magic of the movies. Think about your favorite film as a child and you're instantly taken back to a world of wonder. But did you know that some Hollywood movies harbor hidden secrets? There are even some films that a…
Episode 15: Native American Folklore
Join us as Trass takes us on an unsettling adventure into the dark history of some of the most strange and terrifying creatures of Native American Folklore.
Episode 14: The Villisca Ax Murders
On June 10th 1912 in the small town of Villisca, Iowa, a gruesome crime took place. 8 people were savagely bludgeoned to death with an ax as they slept. Join us as we try to uncover the killer in the infamous case of The Villisca Ax Murders…
Episode 13 - Tell Me A Story
This is an episode that's near and dear to our cold black hearts. It's the LISTENER SUBMISSION episode. Come join us at the Poison Tea Party as we tell you a collection of spine-chilling tales submitted by our audience that are sure to keep…
Episode 12 - Dolls Are Creepy AF
Dolls are meant to be companions for children as a way to ignite imagination and teach them how to care for family. But what happens when that doll suddenly takes on a mind of it's own? And even worse, what happens if the doll is EVIL? Come…
Episode 11 - Check Your Kids Candy: The History of Trick or Treat
Trick or Treating is a Halloween tradition going back hundreds of years and it's reason and meaning has evolved over time. Come with us on a troubling journey as we dive deep into this long standing tradition and discover all the dark reaso…
Episode 10: The Devil Tree
In Bernard's Township, New Jersey sits a diabolic oak tree called the Devil Tree. And in Port St. Lucie, Florida, there's another. What is it about these trees that give them their wicked nicknames? Are they truly demonic or are they just c…
Episode 9 - Beware of Slenderman
Originating as a Creepypasta internet meme, Slenderman is a fictional, supernatural character- or is he? Join us as we dive into the mythology and folklore surrounding this viral phenomenon and take a closer look at how it inspired fear and…
Episode 8 - The Curse of Lake Lanier
Nestled in the heart of the Deep South is a man made lake with a checkered past. It's a lake that has claimed almost 700 lives in it's short existence. Is there an explanation for the astronomical death rate, or is this lake truly haunted b…
Episode 7 - Goodnight Sugar Babe - The Murder of Vera Jo Reigle
On March 26th, 2011 the body of 24 year-old mother was discovered after being hit by a train on the train tracks near the home she had been living in with her young daughter. But what seemed like an accident quickly unfolded into a gruesome…
Episode 6 - National Parks are Creepy AF
America's National Parks are home to some of the world's most breathtakingly beautiful wilderness. Protected by the federal government, many acres of these parks remain wild, extremely remote and virtually untouched by humans. Sounds heaven…
Episode 5 - Typhoid Mary
In the early 1900's, Mary Mallon emigrated from post-famine Ireland to the United States in hopes of a chance at a better life and quickly found employment as a cook. But everywhere that Mary worked, sickness seemed to follow. Mary was on t…
Episode 4: Mary Toft, The Woman Who Gave Birth To Rabbits
In 1726 in Godalming, England, a poor peasant woman would turn the entire medical community on its head when she gave birth to 18 different rabbits. This is the incredible and TRUE story of Mary Toft, the woman who gave birth to rabbits.
Episode 3: The Hello Kitty Murder
This case takes place in Hong Kong in the explosive 90's. The tragically true story of Fan Man Yee, a young mother who's gruesome murder became forever entwined with an endearing children's icon. This is the story of the Hello Kitty murder.…
Episode 2: Clowns, A Frightful History
Clowns have been around for a very long time. They were created as a way to entertain us and make us laugh, but throughout history they have slowly become something we fear. Join us as we take a trip through the terrifying history of clowns…
Episode 1: Stay Away From Skidmore
Nestled in the heart of America sits a small town with a terrifying history. Join us as we uncover the murderous and mysterious secrets of Skidmore, Missouri. If you have any information on any of the unsolved crimes we talked about in this…