In the late 1840s in Western New York, two preteen girls tricked their parents into thinking their house was haunted. Their trick grew to include their hometown, and eventually the world, as their little prank became a religious movement known as Modern Spiritualism.
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Oct 2020
Herbalife Pt. 2: “Diet Shake Scam”
In 2012, investor Bill Ackman made it his mission to bring Herbalife down, citing unethical business practices. But the string of lawsuits, investigations, and news segments that followed did little to oust the billion dollar brand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast ... Show More
46m 50s
Jun 13
HAUNTED: Cranmer Family Demon with Two Girls One Ghost
In this special crossover, we're joined by the hosts of Two Girls One Ghost, Corinne Vien and Sabrina Deana-Roga.In 1988, Bob Cranmer moved his family into the home of his dreams on Brownsville Road, outside of Pittsburgh, PA. But as they settled in, it became clear they weren’t ... Show More
1h 10m
Mar 2025
Pourquoi les Fox Sisters sont l'une des plus grandes supercheries du XIXe siècle ?
Les sœurs Fox, Margaret et Kate, sont souvent considérées comme les fondatrices du spiritisme moderne. Pourtant, derrière leur célébrité et leur influence sur le mouvement spirituel du XIXᵉ siècle, se cache une gigantesque imposture qui a trompé des milliers de personnes pendant ... Show More
2m 18s
Oct 2017
Case 64: Peter Weinberger
The Weinberger family was emblematic of 1950s suburban America. Husband and wife Betty and Morris lived in a modest home in Westbury, New York, where they were raising their two-year-old son Lewis and their newborn baby, Peter.
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55m 20s
Mar 2024
Bring Your Parents To School Day/The Fridge That Lived (feat. Kelly Marie Tran)
Siegfried the Viking and Baby With a Mustache visit New York City’s Central Park, where they meet a famous pop star (Kelly Marie Tran). Featuring two new stories: “Bring Your Parents To School Day,” a story about the impressive ability of parents to embarrass their children, writ ... Show More
40m 57s