The Macabrecast
A fact and fiction storytelling podcast with a spooky twist. Hosted by Brooke Dawson and Holly Lackey, produced by Shahri Shabdar. Three friends with a morbid curiosity and a sense of humor to lighten the mood.
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Monday May 15, 2023
Monday May 15, 2023
Our story this week takes us back to one of our favorite topics: witch trials. Brooke tells us all about the history around witches in England and the feuding families that contributed to this particular trial. Join us as we learn more about this trial with a nine-year-old star witness!
Monday May 08, 2023
Monday May 08, 2023
We're diving into mythology this week! Holly tells us about an Iranian mythological figure, the Simurgh. This giant bird-like creature is a key figure in many myths and has a few different attributes including wisdom and healing. Buckle in for this unexpectedly non-spooky episode.
Monday May 01, 2023
Monday May 01, 2023
Prepare to be spooked. Brooke shares the biggest ghost story of US history, the Bell Witch. Well, not so much a witch but a VERY disturbed entity. Dare to enjoy this very convincing tale.
Monday Apr 24, 2023
Monday Apr 24, 2023
Holly brings us to Scotland this week for a haunting disappearance. On December 15, 1900, three lighthouse keepers went missing on Eilean Mor (aka Flannan Isles) without a trace. Were they swept away in the sea? Abducted by aliens? We will explore all the theories!
**We had some audio hiccups on this episode, we promise we aren't trying to make Brooke quiet! We'll be back to regular audio next week.**
Monday Apr 17, 2023
Monday Apr 17, 2023
Brooke walks us through one of our first forays into true crime. She's chosen a big case to start with as she goes into detail about the kidnapping of 26 children and one adult in Chowchilla, California. Listen in for all the horrifying twists and the inspiring words of the survivors.
Monday Apr 10, 2023
Monday Apr 10, 2023
Let’s travel all the way to Lima, Peru with Holly this week for a deep dive into La Casa Matusita. This supposedly cursed building has seen many tragedies, and luckily we have Holly to relay them! This one is particularly macabre…
Monday Apr 03, 2023
Monday Apr 03, 2023
Prepare for yourself for some vocal fry in episode SICK-xteen (16)! Brooke embodies the spirit of a cryptid as she delves into the details of the Squonk as described in William T. Cox’s book, “Fearsome Creatures of the Lumberwoods With a Few Desert and Mountain Beasts.”
Monday Mar 27, 2023
Monday Mar 27, 2023
Brooke delves into the topic of the tooth fairy this week! Listen in as she walks us through some possible origins of the tooth fairy and we recount our own childhood experiences with it. Get ready for some other takes on the classic, including mice and trolls.
Monday Mar 20, 2023
Monday Mar 20, 2023
This week Holly will tell us all about the history of miniature books. These miniatures date all the way back to cuneiform tablets and some books are as small as 2x2mm! The list of uses for these tiny books is long and we will talk about a lot of them this week.
Monday Mar 13, 2023
Monday Mar 13, 2023
Welcome back for Brooke's episode! In this episode, Brooke will take us through the death of Peter Blagojevic and his possible posthumous activities. This chilling tale from Serbia includes vampires, hauntings, and an in-depth discussion of decomposition!