Author: thatsspookypod

December 23, 2022

Spooky Gay Bullshit #62 – Coyote Fugly

Welcome to another episode of Spooky Gay Bullsh!t, our new weekly hangout where we break down all of the hot topics from the world of the weird, the scary, and issues that affect the LGBTQIA2+ community!
This week, we cover: breakthroughs in the realm of snake anatomy, fallout from a brutal murder in Fresno, a case of art imitating life a little too convincingly for some, new studies on coyotes add further insight into the death of Taylor Mitchell, and a haunted castle for anyone who wants to feel that White Lotus season 2 fantasy.

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1. Snakes but make it sexy
2. N-Kya Logan
3. Art installation (not a dead body)
4. Taylor Mitchell
5. Cape Breton Highlands
6-9. More haunted real estate

December 21, 2022

Episode 223 – FISS

C’mon Faeries In Satan’s Service! This week Tyler and Johnny discuss the lore surrounding Overtoun Bridge, as well as the legend of the Kallikantzaroi. Plus: our transformative experience at Mariah Carey’s Christmas show, big news about the Boy in the Box case, and disrespectfully, Dragula was iconic this week.

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1. Overtoun Estate
2. Overtoun Bridge, where the dogs jump
3. The ravine under the bridge
4. “The Baron of Rainbow Bridge” cover art
5. Bridge sign
6. Depiction of Kallikantzaro
7. Kallikantzaroi vs the World Tree
8. More Kallikantzaroi art

December 16, 2022

Spooky Gay Bullshit #61 – Mantis on a Plantis

Welcome to another episode of Spooky Gay Bullsh!t, our new weekly hangout where we break down all of the hot topics from the world of the weird, the scary, and issues that affect the LGBTQIA2+ community!
This week, we cover: relatives of women slain by a Canadian serial killer fight for a final burial, the biggest update on the Brittney Griner case to-date, a former restaurant manager’s call for dead pets, taking tying a cherry stem with your tongue to a whole new level, and if you thought unexpected visits from relatives were the worst part of the holidays, then think again…

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1. Rebecca Contois, Morgan Beatrice Harris, and Marcedes Myran
2. Prairie Green Landfill
3. Brittney Griner arrives back home
4. Angry Olive Garden notice
5. X-ray of the rope in bladder
6. Praying mantis nest in tree
7-9. Praying mantis in Christmas trees

December 14, 2022

Episode 222 – Tandem Goblins

I promised myself I wouldn’t cry… This week Johnny and Tyler discuss the murder of Frank Goodish (aka Bruiser Brody), as well as the murder of Jodine Serrin. Plus: Oxford designates it the year of goblin mode, the Grinch takes on one of Santa’s own, and bidding farewell to an icon (not Kirstie Alley, duh).

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1. Frank Goodish/Bruiser Brody with his son, Geoffrey
2. Goodish with his wife, Barbara, and son, Geoffrey
3. Goodish as Bruiser Brody
4. José González
5. Jodine “Jodi” Serrin
6. AI generated image of suspect
7. David Mabrito

December 9, 2022

Spooky Gay Bullshit #60 – Personality Socks

Welcome to another episode of Spooky Gay Bullsh!t, our new weekly hangout where we break down all of the hot topics from the world of the weird, the scary, and issues that affect the LGBTQIA2+ community!
This week, we cover: a Turkish dog owner’s unfortunate fate, further proof that bats are metal AF, the National UFO Historical Records Center’s single is dropping, a supposed solution to a fictitious problem, and a Thai Buddhist temple with a capital T.

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1. Ozgur and his dog
2. It’s frickin bats
3. David Marler with UFO archives

December 7, 2022

Episode 221 – Boats ‘n’ Rats

I’m at the front of the store! This week Tyler and Johnny discuss the legend of Pesta. Plus: Johnny takes the phrase Cabin Fever to heart, nothing but high points for Dragula, and one woman takes a stand against Big Velveeta… Finally.

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1. Theodor Kittelsen
2. The cover of Kittelsen’s “The Black Death”
3-5. Kittelsen’s depictions of Pesta
6-9. Kittelsen’s depictions of the Black Death in Norway

December 2, 2022

Spooky Gay Bullshit #59 – Trompé Stompé

Welcome to another episode of Spooky Gay Bullsh!t, our new weekly hangout where we break down all of the hot topics from the world of the weird, the scary, and issues that affect the LGBTQIA2+ community!
This week, we cover: updates/oopsie poopsies from some recent topics, ancient origins of the lower back tattoo revealed, Canada’s first Indigenous braille code arrives, the cat is out of the bag (thankfully), and the rag heart wants what it wants, supposedly…

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1. Egyptian remains with lower back tattoo
2. Reconstruction of the lower back tattoo
3. Mi’kmaq/Mi’kmaw braille code
4. Cat in a suitcase airport x-ray
5. Cat hair poking through the zipper
6. Meirivone and Marcelo return

November 30, 2022

Episode 220 – Workdays

I know what you got for your birthday… This week Tyler and Johnny discuss the Wallingford Shoebox Murder, as well as the disappearance of Brandon Swanson. Plus: making our spookiest Christmas tree yet, Dragula takes us to the Zombie Prom, and we take a moment to discuss the recent tragedy at Club Q.

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1. Aerial view of Wallingford, Connecticut in 1905
2. Newspaper headline detailing the shoebox murder
3. A shoebox similar to what would have been found at the crime scene
4. Newspaper interview with Dan O’Reilly
5. Brandon Swanson pre-disappearance
6. Map showing locations mentioned in case
7. Age-progressed photo of Brandon

November 25, 2022

Spooky Gay Bullshit #58 – Undulating Rat King

Welcome to another episode of Spooky Gay Bullsh!t, our new weekly hangout where we break down all of the hot topics from the world of the weird, the scary, and issues that affect the LGBTQIA2+ community!
This week, we cover: a breaking potential homicide case in Moscow (but not the one you think), a study turning Rat Kings into Rat Qweens, an 8 year-old takes on a cobra with surprising results, a video game experience straight out the Saw franchise, and a paranormal enthusiast who rolls with an eccentric crowd.

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1. Homicide victims Ethan Chapin, Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves and Xana Kernodle
2. Rat from Lady Gaga music study
3. Boy vs snake
4. Deadly VR headset
5. Rebekah, friend of ghost sex worker

November 23, 2022

Episode 219 – Gnomi Malone

How dare you tell me what’s a cat! This week Johnny and Tyler are sharing a selection of eight more stories sent in by listeners. Plus: a Dragula-filled double feature, a (maybe not-so) fresh take on traditional mourning practices, and the Gay Men’s Chorus within Johnny performs their take on The Exorcist.

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1. The crying window (c/o J)
2. Banksy and Steven (c/o J)
3. Stanley (c/o Chloe)
4. Floki (c/o Katie)
5. Winston, Violet, and Sebastian (c/o Devon)
6. Aerial view of road to tower (c/o Imo)
7. Folly Tower exterior (c/o Imo)
8. Folly Tower interior (c/o Imo)
9. Donut (c/o Andi)