“The Christmas Rapture” from Cults

A West Virginia newborn was rushed to the hospital with injuries that made doctors and troopers suspect something far darker than an accident. Her mother, Brooke Kessler, insisted she was just a first-time parent who made a mistake. But as the bodycam rolled, her story kept chang ...  Show more

A New Year’s Eve at a quiet Florida retirement community ended in horror when Darryl and Sharon Getman were found dead inside their Mount Dora home. Their garage sat empty, and their car was gone. Residents had been talking for days about a stranger wandering the grounds of Water ...  Show more

The girlies bring you a seasonal episode to discuss some terrifying Christmas lore — the Germanic tale of Krampus and the panopticon horror of the Elf on the Shelf. Digressions include our thoughts on the United Healthcare CEO shooter, why we should be shaming people more, and a ...  Show more

Welcome to the Dark History podcast. Is there anything as cozy as a Christmas tree? When you look at it, what do you think of? Family, holidays, presents, hot coco, singing carols, good times etc etc. But have you ever looked at a Christmas tree and thought about chopped off d**k ...  Show more

German-Belgian border, Christmas Eve 1944. John McManus tells James Holland and Al Murray all about the surprising Christmas story of a family trying to survive, and an incredible reunion half a world away. As three American soldiers seek refuge with a civilian family, they hear ...  Show more