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Episode 103: The Haunting of the Morris-Jumel Mansion feat. Megan Ensley May 04, 2020

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Noelle shares the story of the haunted Morris-Jumel Mansion of Manhattan This episode features: 1. The home was originally built as a modest summer home for Colonel Roger Morris and his wife Mary Philipse on 135 acres of land. No biggie. 2. George Washington and his soldiers moved in and used the house as a headquarters during the Revolutionary War. 3. After the war, the house is purchased by Eliza and Stephen Jumel for $2,000 less than the asking price due to Eliza's shrewd business sense. 5. The local elites were not fans of Eliza. Sounds like we've got a Real House Wives of the Revolution going on here. 4. Aaron Burr mismanages a whole lot of money. That guy can't seem to get a break. Sweet Dreams. XoxoZzzzzz.

Episode 102: A Ghost in Seattle - Alice B. Toklas Feat. Friend of the Show, Megan Ensley Apr 23, 2020

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Jay introduces Noelle and Megan to Alice B. Toklas, a ghost in life and in death. This episode features: 1. Alice B. Toklas takes a leap from piano student in Seattle to ex-pat living in Paris. 2. Alice B. Toklas meets Gertrude Stein, and they never spend a day apart again. 3. Was Alice B. Toklas the inspiration for many of Gertrude Stein's proteges? Probs. 5. How do we find that hash recipe? Asking for us. 4. How does a person who dies in Paris haunt Seattle? Do the math. Sweet Dreams. XoxoZzzzzz.

Episode 101: Davy Jones' Locker Apr 21, 2020

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Noelle takes us to the bottom of the sea to talk Davy Jones' and his locker. This episode features: 1. Who/what is Davy Jones and where did he get his locker? 2. Why did Duffer Jones fall from his ship often? 3. Is Noelle really related to Herman Melville? We'll never know. 4. Was Davy Jones really the captain of the Flying Dutchman, or is Bill Nighy that good of an actor? 5. What is the connection to the Davy Jones of the Monkees? Sweet Dreams. XoxoZzzzzz.

Episode 100: Turin, Italy - A Center of Good and Evil Apr 16, 2020

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Jay takes us on a tour of the town of Turin, Italy. This episode features: 1. Turin, the 4th largest city in Italy, and also possibly the epicenter of white magic and black magic. 2. 3 caves below the city where you can see your thoughts, hopes and fears if you find them, also known as our first trip after the pandemic is over. 3. The location of the five palaces of the Savoys form a pentagram. Probably occult stuff. 4. We finally learn where the light ends and the darkness begins. Spoiler alert! It's in Turin. 5. Isis makes an appearance! Heeey! Sweet Dreams. XoxoZzzzzz.

Episode 99: Bermuda Triangle Part 2 Apr 14, 2020

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Noelle continues discussing the disappearances in the Bermuda Triangle. This episode features: 1. What happened to flight 19? 2. Could it be leftover technology from the Lost City of Atlantis that is causing issues with navigation tools? 3. Noelle attempts to use naval terms and fails miserably. 4. A regular ol' conversation about Ancient Aliens. 5. Could these disappearances be because of underwater alien portals? (Probably) Sweet Dreams. XoxoZzzzzz.

Episode 98: Bermuda Triangle Part 1 Apr 10, 2020

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In part 1 of this 2 part series, Noelle walks us through the history of the Bermuda Triangle. This episode includes: 1. Where is the Bermuda Triangle and why is it so mysterious? 2. Christopher Columbus recorded seeing a flash of light in the sky when in the West Indies (probably a meteorite). 3. The area became famous when Flight 19 disappeared in 1945. 4. Who is George Sand anyway? 5. Noelle introduces Kenny Chesney's latest "hit song." Disclaimer: Kenny Chesney did produce, write or sing this song. Thanks for being a fan, Kenny! Sweet Dreams. XoxoZzzzzz.

Episode 97: Edgar Allan Poe Apr 04, 2020

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Episode 97: Edgar Allen Poe Jay shares the tragic tale of Edgar Allen Poe 1. In true poetic fate, the circumstances around Poe's death are very bizarre. 2. Poe's enemy, Rufus Wilmot Griswold, wrote Poe's obituary. 3. Poe's cat, Catterina (awesome!) died closely after his death. 4. His body was buried in an unmarked grave for 26 years. 5. Ghost Poe can be spotted at the places he felt most comfortable, his home in Baltimore and his favorite watering hole, The Horse You Came In On (we're going there!). Sweet Dreams. XoxoZzzzzz.

Episode 96: Roosevelt Hotel and the Haunting of Marilyn Monroe Apr 02, 2020

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Episode 96: Roosevelt Hotel and Marilyn Monroe Jay takes us to Hollywood's famous Roosevelt Hotel. 1. The hotel used to be a hot spot for aspiring starlets who were hoping to be scouted. 2. The hotel was a hub for stars such as Clark Gable, Carole Lombard, Charlie Chaplin and Montgomery Clift. 3. Its pool was the site of Marilyn Monroe's first-ever ad for suntan lotion. 4. Marilyn was a resident for 2 years. 5. Marilyn is the hotel's most famous guest and can often be found to join you at the bar if you order a glass of champagne. Sweet Dreams. XoxoZzzzzz.

Episode 95: Ursuline Convent Sep 25, 2019

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Episode 95: Ursuline Convent Noelle walks us through the story of Ursuline Convent! This story contains: 1. Oldest standing building in the French Quarter (Power of prayer!) 2. Ursuline nuns opened took in orphans and created a boarding school for children of wealthy South American families. (Ghost kids!) 3. Casket girls sent from France to marry French settlers and naval officers. (Vampires!) 4. We've got an A-Jax cameo! (Douche bag in chief!) Sweet Dreams XOXOZzzz.

Episode 94: The Devil Made Me Do It May 21, 2019

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We're baaaack!!!! After a few months hiatus, we are honoring the one and only Lorraine Warren (RIP). Noelle walks us through two lesser known cases investigated by the Warrens. 1. The Devil Made Me Do It - Arne and Debbie bring her little brother along to move into their new house, but little bro David ends up getting possessed instead of sweeping the bedroom. 2. During one of the exorcisms, Arne challenges a demon to a battle and finds himself also possessed. 3. Arne murders Debbie's employer, but did he really, or was it the demon possessing him? A jury of his peers decides. 4. The Southend Werewolf - Since the age of 9, Bill Ramsey has suffered from sporadic rage episodes featuring super human strength and possible wolf-like features. 5. After Bill, now fondly known as the Southend Werewolf, chomps down onto a nurse's arms, Ed and Lorraine Warren are on the case! 6. And we know what that means! It's exorcism time! Sweet Dreams. XoxoZzzzzz.

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