Mysterious Midwest

From the Patreon Archives | August 2019 To keep you satiated while we are on hiatus, listen to this episode from August that was released only to our Patrons!  Some frothy freshness coming your way with PART III (and the final part) of Insane Clown Posse. We smash some Arctic Sun Faygo from patron Kaylynn while Danielle schools us on the clowns latest adventures.  ______________________ As always, the most amazing way to support us without giving a dime is to rate and review us on Itunes! If you post a review, DM us on social media or email us at mysteriousmidwestpod@gmail.com for a SUPER RAD FREE STICKER! Visit mysteriousmidwestpod.com/shop to get dope merch for your body and abode.  Follow Mysterious Midwest on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Follow Sara on Instagram Follow Danielle on Instagram

For our first episode of 2020, we celebrate our 1 year podcasting anniversary by taking a look back at 2019 and all our favorite moments. We reflect on all the adventures we had, the bad ass humans we met along the way, and everything we've learned.  Even if you have never listened to the show before, this is a great way to get to know us, and highlights a few episodes that are definite "must-listens"! We truly can't thank all of you enough for your support throughout 2019. We're excited to see where this crazy little journey goes next!  For images and notes related to this episode click here. ______________________ As always, the most amazing way to support us without giving a dime is to rate and review us on Itunes! If you post a review, DM us on social media or email us at mysteriousmidwestpod@gmail.com for a SUPER RAD FREE STICKER! Visit mysteriousmidwestpod.com/shop to get dope merch for your body and abode.  Follow Mysterious Midwest on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Follow Sara on Instagram Follow Danielle on Instagram

Cue the jingle bells - it's time for a holiday episode! We bring in our other halves to tell you about some odd and spooky holiday traditions all over the globe, including Tió de Nadal, Caganers, Saturnalia, Frau Perchta, and Mari Lwyd.  Heads up - in the most Midwestern of ways, we misprounounce a whole lotta stuff in this episode - most significantly "Caganer" which we now recognize is pronounced (Cah-Guh-Nay). Sincere apologies to all Spanish speaking folks - I promise, our intentions are pure!  Required Viewing: Tió de Nadal Video/Song For images and notes related to this episode click here. Resources:  Tió de Nadal: Wikipedia.org, MentalFloss.com, Slate.com El Caganer: Wikipedia.org, MentalFloss.com, AncientPages.com Saturnalia: Wikipedia.org, Conspirazine, Cracked.com, Wikibooks.org Frau Perchta: BoroughsoftheDead.com, Patheos.com, MichelleNickolaison.com Mari Lwyd: Wikipedia.org, HyperAllergic.com, Lithub.com, Museum.Wales ______________________ As always, the most amazing way to support us without giving a dime is to rate and review us on Itunes! If you post a review, DM us on social media or email us at mysteriousmidwestpod@gmail.com for a SUPER RAD FREE STICKER! Visit mysteriousmidwestpod.com/shop to get dope merch for your body and abode.  Follow Mysterious Midwest on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Follow Sara on Instagram Follow Danielle on Instagram

This Monday we are super thrilled to bring you an episode that is a little bit lighter! Danielle tells us the legend of a creature we discovered at Cryptid Con earlier this year, the Pope Lick Monster, or the Goat Man.  For images and notes related to this episode click here. Resources: WDRB.com, CouriorJournal.com, Wikipedia, Ranker.com, and Exemplore.com ______________________ As always, the most amazing way to support us without giving a dime is to rate and review us on Itunes! If you post a review, DM us on social media or email us at mysteriousmidwestpod@gmail.com for a SUPER RAD FREE STICKER! Visit mysteriousmidwestpod.com/shop to get dope merch for your body and abode.  Follow Mysterious Midwest on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Follow Sara on Instagram Follow Danielle on Instagram

*Note* - Apologies for the late post! Due to flu related sicknesses, I did not realize yesterday was Monday. Oops. We're back with the Oakland County Child Killer - Part II. This week we'll dive into the suspects, and more recent developments in the case, as well as where it stands today. Obviously, all of our episodes have a content warning, but a severe content warning for this week, as we discuss crimes against children.  For images and notes related to this episode click here. Resources: The 4-part docuseries, “Child Killer” produced by WDIV, The Killing Jar: Obsession, Descent, and a Hunt for Detroit’s Most Notorious Serial Killer by J. Reuben Appleman, Children of the Snow, a 2-part special from Investigation Discovery, Wikipedia (just to snag some overview facts), NPR, Timothy’s sister, Catherine King’s Blog and Barry King's Blog ______________________ Become a patron of Mysterious Midwest for as little as $1 month! Earn our endless love and devotion while ultimately feeling really good about your choices: patreon.com/mysteriousmidwest As always, the most amazing way to support us without giving a dime is to rate and review us on Itunes! If you post a review, DM us on social media or email us at mysteriousmidwestpod@gmail.com for a SUPER RAD FREE STICKER! Visit mysteriousmidwestpod.com/shop to get dope merch for your body and abode.  Follow Mysterious Midwest on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Follow Sara on Instagram Follow Danielle on Instagram

This week we have a big one for you. Buckle up and grab some kleenex as Sara gets into Part 1 of The Oakland County Child Killer. This episode summarizes the crimes, gets to know the victims, and discusses the cluster that was North Fox Island. Obviously, all of our episodes have a content warning, but SEVERE content warning for this week, as crimes against children are discussed in detail. For images and notes related to this episode click here. Resources: The 4-part docuseries, “Child Killer” produced by WDIV, The Killing Jar: Obsession, Descent, and a Hunt for Detroit’s Most Notorious Serial Killer by J. Reuben Appleman, Children of the Snow, a 2-part special from Investigation Discovery, Wikipedia (just to snag some overview facts), NPR, Timothy’s sister, Catherine King’s Blog and Barry King's Blog ______________________ Become a patron of Mysterious Midwest for as little as $1 month! Earn our endless love and devotion while ultimately feeling really good about your choices: patreon.com/mysteriousmidwest As always, the most amazing way to support us without giving a dime is to rate and review us on Itunes! If you post a review, DM us on social media or email us at mysteriousmidwestpod@gmail.com for a SUPER RAD FREE STICKER! Visit mysteriousmidwestpod.com/shop to get dope merch for your body and abode.  Follow Mysterious Midwest on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Follow Sara on Instagram Follow Danielle on Instagram

In our last episode before Halloween Danielle covers a few of the Midwest's most mystifying cases of Fire Poltergeists, ending with a brief history of the wickedest of evenings - Devil's Night. For images and notes related to this episode click here. Resources: Cool Interesting Stuff, Paranorms.com, MysteriousUniverse.org, Weird Illinois by Troy Taylor, AmericanHauntingSink.com, Strange State, Ranker.com _____________________ Become a patron of Mysterious Midwest for as little as $1 month! Earn our endless love and devotion while ultimately feeling really good about your choices: patreon.com/mysteriousmidwest As always, the most amazing way to support us without giving a dime is to rate and review us on Itunes! If you post a review, DM us on social media or email us at mysteriousmidwestpod@gmail.com for a SUPER RAD FREE STICKER! Visit mysteriousmidwestpod.com/shop to get dope merch for your body and abode.  Follow Mysterious Midwest on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Follow Sara on Instagram Follow Danielle on Instagram

It's Spooky Season folks! Today we get in the mood by sharing spooky legends and lore from Weird Michigan, authored by Linda Godfrey, and part of the Weird US book series created by Mark Moran and Mark Sceurman. Turn down the lights and settle in to hear about the Ghost of Little Grace, the Witch's Chair, Hell's Bridge, and the haunted Jeffers High School. For images and notes related to this episode click here. Resources: Weird Michigan by Linda Godfrey, the Weird US Series from Mark Moran and Mark Sceurman _____________________ Become a patron of Mysterious Midwest for as little as $1 month! Earn our endless love and devotion while ultimately feeling really good about your choices: patreon.com/mysteriousmidwest As always, the most amazing way to support us without giving a dime is to rate and review us on Itunes! If you post a review, DM us on social media or email us at mysteriousmidwestpod@gmail.com for a SUPER RAD FREE STICKER! Visit mysteriousmidwestpod.com/shop to get dope merch for your body and abode.  Follow Mysterious Midwest on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Follow Sara on Instagram Follow Danielle on Instagram

Today we have a special announcement about a local event up top - then Danielle gets into a truly unique true crime case. Listen as she tells us about the crazy life and death of local jerk, Kenneth Rex McElroy, and the entire town that was complicit in his murder.  For images and notes related to this episode click here.  Resources: In Broad Daylight by Harry N.MacLean, AEtv.com, InsideEdition.com _____________________ Become a patron of Mysterious Midwest for as little as $1 month! Earn our endless love and devotion while ultimately feeling really good about your choices: patreon.com/mysteriousmidwest As always, the most amazing way to support us without giving a dime is to rate and review us on Itunes! If you post a review, DM us on social media or email us at mysteriousmidwestpod@gmail.com for a SUPER RAD FREE STICKER! Visit mysteriousmidwestpod.com/shop to get dope merch for your body and abode.  Follow Mysterious Midwest on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Follow Sara on Instagram Follow Danielle on Instagram

At the beginning of this episode we recap our road trip to Cryptid Con and various adventures along the way, as well as hit you with some super fresh juggalo news. Then, Sara revisits some details from Episode 5. Could the Villisca Axe Murders have been committed by a traveling serial killer? According to Bill James and Rachel McCarthy James, you betcha.  For images and notes related to this episode click here.  Resources: The Man From the Train: Discovering America's Most Elusive Serial Killer by Bill James and Rachel McCarthy James _____________________ Become a patron of Mysterious Midwest for as little as $1 month! Earn our endless love and devotion while ultimately feeling really good about your choices: patreon.com/mysteriousmidwest As always, the most amazing way to support us without giving a dime is to rate and review us on Itunes! If you post a review, DM us on social media or email us at mysteriousmidwestpod@gmail.com for a SUPER RAD FREE STICKER! Visit mysteriousmidwestpod.com/shop to get dope merch for your body and abode.  Follow Mysterious Midwest on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Follow Sara on Instagram Follow Danielle on Instagram

Though he isn't the most midwest of cryptids - he's definitely one that's close to our hearts. As we prep to go to Point Pleasant and Cryptid Con this weekend, Danielle tells us all about our favorite lepidopteran boogieman, The Mothman himself. For images and notes related to this episode click here.  Resources: All That's Interesting, Ranker, Weird US, Cryptozoology.fandom.com, VICE News, Chicago Reader   Become a patron of Mysterious Midwest for as little as $1 month! Earn our endless love and devotion while ultimately feeling really good about your choices: patreon.com/mysteriousmidwest As always, the most amazing way to support us without giving a dime is to rate and review us on Itunes! If you post a review, DM us on social media or email us at mysteriousmidwestpod@gmail.com for a SUPER RAD FREE STICKER! Visit mysteriousmidwestpod.com/shop to get dope merch for your body and abode.  Follow Mysterious Midwest on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Follow Sara on Instagram Follow Danielle on Instagram

We can have a slumber party Monday, right?! In honor of the new Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark adaptation (directed by André Øvredal, and screenplay by Dan Hageman, Kevin Hageman, and of course, Guillermo del Toro), this week we are reading you some of our all time favorites from the classic novels. Originally released in 1981, written by Alvin Schwartz, with bone-chilling illustrations from Stephen Gammell, these spooky stories made us into the creepy ladies we are today. Resources: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (movie), Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz, all images and illustrations by Stephen Gammell For images and notes related to this episode click here.  Become a patron of Mysterious Midwest for as little as $1 month! Earn our endless love and devotion while ultimately feeling really good about your choices: patreon.com/mysteriousmidwest As always, the most amazing way to support us without giving a dime is to rate and review us on Itunes! If you post a review, DM us on social media or email us at mysteriousmidwestpod@gmail.com for a SUPER RAD FREE STICKER! Visit mysteriousmidwestpod.com/shop to get dope merch for your body and abode.  Follow Mysterious Midwest on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Follow Sara on Instagram Follow Danielle on Instagram

You made it! Thank you for sticking out the first bi-weekly release! This week we have something super fun coming at you. We're chatting about the Midwest's favorite lasagna-eating feline Garfield, and the man behind the cat, Jim Davis. Grab a cup of coffee, maybe your favorite teddy bear, and join us for a laugh as we all try to abide by the fat-cat credo: Life, Laziness, and the Pursuit of Pasta. For images and notes related to this episode click here.  Become a patron of Mysterious Midwest for as little as $1 month! Earn our endless love and devotion while ultimately feeling really good about your choices: patreon.com/mysteriousmidwest As always, the most amazing way to support us without giving a dime is to rate and review us on Itunes! If you post a review, DM us on social media or email us at mysteriousmidwestpod@gmail.com for a SUPER RAD FREE STICKER! Visit mysteriousmidwestpod.com/shop to get dope merch for your body and abode.  Follow Mysterious Midwest on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Follow Sara on Instagram Follow Danielle on Instagram

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: We are going to be switching to releasing episode bi-weekly for the rest of the summer. This is just to play a little bit of catch up, and ensure that we continue putting out quality content. But never fear, we're not going anywhere!  This week Sara is back in action with another Michigan cold-case - the mysterious 1963 murder of Daisy Zick in Battle Creek.  For images and notes related to this episode click here.  Become a patron of Mysterious Midwest for as little as $1 month! Earn our endless love and devotion while ultimately feeling really good about your choices: patreon.com/mysteriousmidwest As always, the most amazing way to support us without giving a dime is to rate and review us on Itunes! If you post a review, DM us on social media or email us at mysteriousmidwestpod@gmail.com for a SUPER RAD FREE STICKER! Visit mysteriousmidwestpod.com/shop to get dope merch for your body and abode.  Follow Mysterious Midwest on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Follow Sara on Instagram Follow Danielle on Instagram

This week we're sans Sara due to a gross summer sickness - so Danielle's husband Jacen stands in as she recounts a northern Michigan cold case from the late 60's: The Good Hart (or Robison Family) Murders.  For images and notes related to this episode click here.  Become a patron of Mysterious Midwest for as little as $1 month! Earn our endless love and devotion while ultimately feeling really good about your choices: patreon.com/mysteriousmidwest As always, the most amazing way to support us without giving a dime is to rate and review us on Itunes! If you post a review, DM us on social media or email us at mysteriousmidwestpod@gmail.com for a SUPER RAD FREE STICKER! Visit mysteriousmidwestpod.com/shop to get dope merch for your body and abode.  Follow Mysterious Midwest on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Follow Sara on Instagram Follow Danielle on Instagram

Mary Meyer, aka Hobo Shojo, is a bisexual, biracial, and bilingual artist located in north central Ohio. She's also a witch, a wife, and mother of two gorgeous cats. Oh, and she also wants to fuck monsters.  This week we are bringing you one helluva guestisode. We interview Mary about her definitions of teratophilia/xenophilia, where you can find more information about the community, key artists, and other sex-positive themes.  Goes without saying for this one, but CONTENT WARNING. We discuss explicit sexual themes for pretty much the whole episode, so hold on to yer boots.  For images and notes related to this episode click here.  Relevant Links for This Episode:  Find and follow Mary on: Her website Instagram Twitter Vice: Slutever with Karley Sciortino Alien Egg Episode Primal Hardwere Toys Coey Kuhn:  His SFW Twitter: http://twitter.com/coeykuhn His NSFW Twitter: http://twitter.com/xxxenokun   Shy Custis: http://www.shycustis.net/gallery.html Her twitter: http://twitter.com/ShyCustis   Coey and Shy's joint etsy shop:  https://etsy.me/2Yoo6r8   Cloud Meadow: https://www.patreon.com/CloudMeadow   HowToBangYourMonster: https://my.w.tt/nUZDsyJuVX  And their tumblr too: https://www.tumblr.com/search/howtobangyourmonster   The good smutty demon fic: https://archiveofourown.org/works/16710790/chapters/39193528   Bad Dragon: https://bad-dragon.com ------------------- Become a patron of Mysterious Midwest for as little as $1 month! Earn our endless love and devotion while ultimately feeling really good about your choices: patreon.com/mysteriousmidwest As always, the most amazing way to support us without giving a dime is to rate and review us on Itunes! If you post a review, DM us on social media or email us at mysteriousmidwestpod@gmail.com for a SUPER RAD FREE STICKER! Visit mysteriousmidwestpod.com/shop to get dope merch for your body and abode.  Follow Mysterious Midwest on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Follow Sara on Instagram Follow Danielle on Instagram

We've been light and fluffy for a few weeks around here, so it's about time to bring it down a few notches. In this weeks episode Sara talks about the 1973 Gitchie Manitou Murders, and the 13 year old girl who survived it all - Sandra Chesky. Resources: Gitchie Girl: The Survivor's Inside Story Behind the Mass Murders That Shocked the Heartland by Phil & Sandy Hamman For images and notes related to this episode click here.  Become a patron of Mysterious Midwest for as little as $1 month! Earn our endless love and devotion while ultimately feeling really good about your choices: patreon.com/mysteriousmidwest As always, the most amazing way to support us without giving a dime is to rate and review us on Itunes! If you post a review, DM us on social media or email us at mysteriousmidwestpod@gmail.com for a SUPER RAD FREE STICKER! Visit mysteriousmidwestpod.com/shop to get dope merch for your body and abode.  Follow Mysterious Midwest on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Follow Sara on Instagram Follow Danielle on Instagram

This week we chat about a popular mysterious occurence in the Midwest - Spooklights. What are these strange orbs that appear in the same place over and over again? We learn the lore behind the Paulding Light, Brewery Hill Ghost Light, The Hornet Spooklight, and the Maple Lake Lights.   Approximate Locations:  Paulding Light: 46°21′08″N 89°10′43.5″W Hornet Spooklight: 36° 56.62´ N, 94° 47.227´ W For images and notes related to this episode click here.  Become a patron of Mysterious Midwest for as little as $1 month! Earn our endless love and devotion while ultimately feeling really good about your choices: patreon.com/mysteriousmidwest As always, the most amazing way to support us without giving a dime is to rate and review us on Itunes! If you post a review, DM us on social media or email us at mysteriousmidwestpod@gmail.com for a SUPER RAD FREE STICKER! Visit mysteriousmidwestpod.com/shop to get dope merch for your body and abode.  Follow Mysterious Midwest on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Follow Sara on Instagram Follow Danielle on Instagram

Today we talk about the Midwest's most well known tall (literally) tale - Paul Bunyan. Danielle recounts the history of this most exaggerated gent, while we debate his birthplace, and his relationship with his life-long pal, Babe the Blue Ox. For images and notes related to this episode click here.  Become a patron of Mysterious Midwest for as little as $1 month! Earn our endless love and devotion while ultimately feeling really good about your choices: patreon.com/mysteriousmidwest As always, the most amazing way to support us without giving a dime is to rate and review us on Itunes! If you post a review, DM us on social media or email us at mysteriousmidwestpod@gmail.com for a SUPER RAD FREE STICKER! Visit mysteriousmidwestpod.com/shop to get dope merch for your body and abode.  Follow Mysterious Midwest on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Follow Sara on Instagram Follow Danielle on Instagram  

We're back with another PAWsitively awesome Guestisode this week! If you've ever listened to a single episode of Mysterious Midwest before, you know that we both have a huge soft spot for animals. Join us for a chat with Patience, who is the Foster Coordinator for New Hope Pet Rescue - a local animal adoption agency whose mission is to provide a means to place unwanted, adoptable animals into appropriate, loving homes. We talk about what it takes to become a foster family, the highs and lows of working with dogs, and how you can help make a difference in your community. We also learn that interviews are a bit ruff when they're with your pals because you just get really excited to talk about dogs - but who can blame us? Visit New Hope Pet Rescue on all the things: www.newhopepetrescue.com Amazon Wishlist Facebook Instagram You can also find Patience on instagram at bentle67 and doggienamedfish For images and notes related to this episode click here.  Become a patron of Mysterious Midwest for as little as $1 month! Earn our endless love and devotion while ultimately feeling really good about your choices: patreon.com/mysteriousmidwest As always, the most amazing way to support us without giving a dime is to rate and review us on Itunes! If you post a review, DM us on social media or email us at mysteriousmidwestpod@gmail.com for a SUPER RAD FREE STICKER! Visit mysteriousmidwestpod.com/shop to get dope merch for your body and abode.  Follow Mysterious Midwest on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Follow Sara on Instagram Follow Danielle on Instagram