Spirit Boards and the Rise of the Ouija,...

Samuel Plimsoll was an advocate for better working conditions for sailors, and for a lot of other things. A lot of contemporary accounts refer to him as an agitator. Research: Bibby, Miriam. “Samuel Plimsoll and the Plimsoll Line.” Historic UK. June 14, 2024. https://www.historic ... Show More

Heat waves don’t get as much attention as blizzards, floods, and hurricanes, but extreme heat is one of the deadliest weather events on average. Research: National Weather Service. “Weather Related Fatality and Injury Statistics.” https://www.weather.gov/hazstat Last, John. “This ... Show More

This 2018 episode covers Libertalia, which, in truth, may be completely fictional. It's called a pirate settlement, though the man who spearheaded it claimed he wasn't actually a pirate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Since the dawn of civilization -- and likely before -- human beings have searched for a way to commune with the dead. While the methods vary across time and cultures, the goal is always the same. In today's episode, Ben, Matt and Noel explore the story of the (in)famous Ouija Boa ... Show More

The Strange and Mysterious History of the Ouija Board. Is it a device used by Occultists to obtain messages from the Spirit world or even Demons? We uncover the Theories surrounding this Bizarre Object.Thanks to our Sponsors: Get 20% off your first order, plus free shipping, at h ... Show More

If you've ever been to a slumber party, chances are you've been weirded out by a Ouija Board. Could this family game-closet classic actually be a landline to the Great Beyond? Nikki and Mr. Malone share a spirited discussion with a historian to get to the bottom of the history of ... Show More

Recently, 28 girls were rushed to the ER after playing around with a Ouija Board at their school in Colombia. Reports stated the girls began losing consciousness, suffering from increased anxiety & falling ill. How could this be?These headlines baffled the world but those familia ... Show More

A séance spirals out of control. Sinister letters arrive, trust is exploited, and a shocking crime is committed. A tale of grief, betrayal, and paranormal manipulation, this is the infamous true story of the Ouija Board Murder—and trust us, it’s way more twisted than any headline ... Show More

How do you feel about Ouija boards? I personally believe they are not intrinsically evil and can actually be incredibly fun. However, just because Ouija boards can be fun, doesn’t mean they can't also make unexplainable things happen. So in this episode, I’ll be sharing a variety ... Show More

On February 10th, 1891, The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office granted the patent number 446,054 to Elijah Bond, and his partner Jishnu Thyagarajan. Now, over one hundred and thirty years later, their innocent, yet ominous invention can still be found in stores around the world. An ... Show More

This week is all about communication with the other side — and what happens when the ghosts actually respond. From DIY Ouija boards to spirits that leave behind physical signs, this episode is filled with eerie tales of curiosity and consequence. Stories include: A college sleepo ... Show More

In 1990, a teenager and her friends played with the Ouija board and summoned an entity that led to activity in one of their homes, illness, and death.<br /><br />Ad-free over on <a href="https://scaryplus.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ScaryPlus.com</a> and find o ... Show More