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For this weeks episode, tune in to learn about the life and mysterious disappearance of Connie Converse. Connie noted to friends and family she wanted to start a new life - but, where did she go? After decades of asking that question, another one begs to also be asked: what would you do if someone you loved went away, never to be heard from again? Need a distraction? I got you. Resources for today’s episode and previous episodes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing Listener discretion is advised. If you want to provide feedback or even send in your own weird story to be read on air on an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)! Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network. Check out the other amazing shows that make up Cultiv8, here: https://cultiv8podcastnetwork.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHey there fellow weirdo! While host Alex is away, please enjoy this episode from Cultiv8 Network Show, Ye Olde Crime (https://www.yeoldecrimepodcast.com/). If you enjoy todays feature, make sure to subscribe to this Cultiv8 Network Podcast wherever you stream Weird Distractions. In today's episode, Ye Olde Crime host Lindsay is joined by Alex from the Weird Distractions podcast to see if she can decipher what a couple of Victorian slang terms mean. Listener discretion is advised. If you want to provide feedback or even send in your own weird story to be read on air on an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)! Want to rep some Weird Distractions merch? Check out the shows Bonfire site: https://www.bonfire.com/store/weird-distractions/ Weird Distractions and Ye Olde Crime are proud members of the Cultiv8 network. Check out the other amazing shows that make up Cultiv8, here: https://cultiv8podcastnetwork.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Sometimes history isn’t always clean cut. Tune in this week to learn more about the King Gillette Ranch located in Calabasas, California (USA), including it’s alleged haunts that may just give you that chilled spooky feeling. Or, maybe give you the urge to visit. Need a distraction? I got you. Palestine & Israel resources: Solutions Not Sides ( https://solutionsnotsides.co.uk/ ), Jewish Voice for Peace ( https://www.jewishvoiceforpeace.org/ ), US Campaign for Palestinian Rights ( https://uscpr.org/activist-resource/boycott-divestment-and-sanctions/ ) Check out the Our True Crime podcast Christmas special! https://www.ourtruecrimepodcast.com/ Resources for today’s episode and previous episodes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing Listener discretion is advised. If you want to provide feedback or even send in your own weird story to be read on air on an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)! Want to rep some Weird Distractions merch? Check out the shows Bonfire site: https://www.bonfire.com/store/weird-distractions/ Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network. Check out the other amazing shows that make up Cultiv8, here: https://cultiv8podcastnetwork.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week, us weirdo’s are joined by the lovely Lindsay from Ye Olde Crime, to discuss the very interesting & perplexing case of Gef - an alleged talking mongoose. Need a distraction? I got you. Palestine & Israel resources: Solutions Not Sides ( https://solutionsnotsides.co.uk/ ), Jewish Voice for Peace ( https://www.jewishvoiceforpeace.org/ ), US Campaign for Palestinian Rights ( https://uscpr.org/activist-resource/boycott-divestment-and-sanctions/ ) Check out the Our True Crime podcast Christmas special! https://www.ourtruecrimepodcast.com/ Resources for today’s episode and previous episodes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing Listener discretion is advised. If you want to provide feedback or even send in your own weird story to be read on air on an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)! Want to rep some Weird Distractions merch? Check out the shows Bonfire site: https://www.bonfire.com/store/weird-distractions/ Weird Distractions and Ye Olde Crime are proud members of the Cultiv8 network. Check out the other amazing shows that make up Cultiv8, here: https://cultiv8podcastnetwork.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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For this weeks episode, the murder of Dominique Dunne is highlighted. At the age of 22, Dominique was on the path for acting success. Sadly, her life was cut short by someone who once claimed they cared for her. Tune in to learn more about Dominique and what happened before and after October 30, 1982. Need a distraction? I got you. Palestine & Israel resources: Solutions Not Sides ( https://solutionsnotsides.co.uk/ ), Jewish Voice for Peace ( https://www.jewishvoiceforpeace.org/ ), US Campaign for Palestinian Rights ( https://uscpr.org/activist-resource/boycott-divestment-and-sanctions/ ) International Domestic Violence resource: https://www.domesticshelters.org/resources/national-global-organizations/international-organizations Check out the Our True Crime podcast Christmas special! https://www.ourtruecrimepodcast.com/ Resources for today’s episode and previous episodes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing Listener discretion is advised. If you want to provide feedback or even send in your own weird story to be read on air on an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)! Want to rep some Weird Distractions merch? Check out the shows Bonfire site: https://www.bonfire.com/store/weird-distractions/ Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network. Check out the other amazing shows that make up Cultiv8, here: https://cultiv8podcastnetwork.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWhile host Alex is away this week, please enjoy this Cultiv8 Network feature from Horror House Podcast! Thirty miles outside of New York City, in the Long Island village of Amityville, stands the house known as one of America's most haunted. On November 13, 1974, Ronold DeFeo Jr. carried out a mass murder on the estate. Thirteen months later, the Lutz family bought the house, but they only stayed for 28 days before being driven out by supposed spirits and ghouls. But, was 'The Amityville Horror' real or a hoax? You decide! Need a distraction? Dom & Amy got you. Did you enjoy hearing from Horror House podcast? Check out the links before to keep in touch & show your love: https://www.horrorhousetruecrime.com https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hhpod https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnRxsDiL0pfuHLhYIWjtYug Come hang with us on Discord! https://discord.gg/JNHwXV3y Insta: @horrorhouse_pod Promos from PNW Haunts & Homicides and Spoils Of Horror! If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)! Weird Distractions and Horror House are proud members of the Cultiv8 network. Check out the other amazing shows that make up Cultiv8, here: www.cultiv8podcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
It's time to get weird in the state of Wisconsin! Tune in to this weeks paranormal episode featuring the Brumder Mansion. Now a bed and breakfast, this historic home seems to have some guests who have refused to leave. Need a distraction? I got you. Resources for today’s episode and previous episodes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing Listener discretion is advised. If you want to provide feedback or even send in your own weird story to be read on air on an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)! Want to rep some Weird Distractions merch? Check out the shows Bonfire site: https://www.bonfire.com/store/weird-distractions/ Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network. Check out the other amazing shows that make up Cultiv8, here: https://cultiv8podcastnetwork.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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