Two Drink Mysteries

There's a town I know where the hipsters go they call it Bedrock, Twitch, TwitchAnd when you get an itch to do the twitch in BedrockIts a twitchin town so invite all the aliens you've found, Twitch Twitch!The abduction of Barney and Betty Hill (not rubble) and the impact on how alien abductions are viewed. Visit the Palmer hotel for a hauntingly good time. Don't forget the toys.....like a slinky. 

Fun facts! What are the odds that both of us decide to do random facts about Serial Killers and Crimes across the world. Patti actually takes a leap outside her comfort zone and brings some random facts about serial killers from Ed Gein, Dahmer, to Ed Kemper and more.  WTF Wisconsin!Spontaneous human combustion, Axe Body Spray,  Sabrina the Teenage Witch and The Human Chop Shop in Phoenix Az just scratches the surface of the crazy crimes across the country. Join us for a Killer Kool-Aid cocktail and laugh along - because as least its not  your felony! 

Episode 13 - and does it feel like it! Everything that could have gone wrong did with the making of episode 13. Perhaps it was a poltergeist?!Cocktail of choice this week - Gin and Sin,  a refreshing little  layered sipper. Get your recipe here: https://simplesipsathome.com/gin-and-sin-a-simple-layered-cocktail/Have you ever explored a graveyard and wondered about the imagery on the headstones? Did you even realize there could be meaning behind the engraving? We didn't know the different meanings behind these traditional symbols commonly found on headstones and monument.  The more you know!Speaking of poltergeist - we dive in to the rumors of a curse surrounding the cast of the classic hit horror movie, Poltergeist. Our personal all time favorite! Did you know that it is rumored that real skeletons were used in the movie because it was cheaper and there have been multiple deaths and tragedies surrounding cast members.  The movie is reported to be loosely based on a true story about the activity the Herrmann family experienced in the 50's.  You can see the article about the family from Life Magazine here: House of Flying ObjectsUntil next week - Drink up Bitches! 

With the recent death of a well known murderer, Mary stays local to Minnesota and discusses the case of the death of Katie Poirier and her killer, Donald Blom, along with her own personal experience as a child. Piggybacking on the conversation on Victorian death dolls, Patti discovers a doll neither of us have heard of.  Do you know Okiku, the haunted Japanese doll that living in a temple with her Monk caretakers. Spicy Watermelon Margaritas are on the menu for todays cocktail...so good!

Sampling a craft whiskey cocktail - Suffering Bastard which features gin, whiskey, bitters, lime and ginger ail.  We have decided we are not whiskey fans!  Curious about the traditions surrounding death, dying and superstitions in the victorian era? Like death dolls, burials, funerals, death cookies - those were some creepy times!We Segway in to Minnesota's own serial killer  - the Weepy Voice killer who reported his crimes to police in hopes of being caught. 

Yet even more shit about the Victorians and how bad they smell. Like have you seen a shower? "Take a bath bitch". Not in pee.  Hygiene and medicine in the Victorian era. And...if you are summoning demons be dure to return them from  where they came.  Learn about the "Most haunted house in Scotland" Boleskine house. Why would you not return the demons you summoned. "Dumb ass", Sample a rosemary vodka gimlet. 

The documentary that made us say WTF?!  and look your best with some fashion tips for new years from the Victorian Era. 

Discover some interesting Victorian Christmas tradition with Patti while Mary discusses Canadian serial killer - Bruce McArthur. 

The wine was flowing all too well for this episode! Join us as we discover the mystery of the Lake Michigan Triangle - it's like the Bermuda Triangle but colder, and a listener shared serial killer - Father (yes a serial killing priest) Juan Severino Mallari who murdered 57 people before being caught.  Patti says Mary is a bad influence...you be the judge and let us know  your thoughts! 

Mary and Patti share their own stories and the breakdown of attending the Josh Gates show.  Patti gets educated on Balut, and we try a cheater cocktail, premix Negroni with great blends for Thanksgiving.  The moral of the story, Go Away...Often. 

As we impatiently await our date with Josh Gates, and sample 2 new cocktails, the "Anytimer, and  an Amaretto Stone Sour",  Patti explores the English language along with folklore the Wendigo - a Native American legend set in northern MN and Canada.  While Mary brutally murders the Spanish language and gets creepy with a trip to La Isla de las Muñecas ("The Island of the Dolls"). 

Mary and Patti watch the new Netflix show 28 days haunted, and research the stories behind them and give their unbiased, ok maybe slightly biased opinions on the show, locations and stories behind them - while enjoying mocktails cause you know, responsibilities and things. 

Patti explores a haunting related to the Happy Face Killer, and a local haunt at an iconic Minneapolis venue, while Mary delves in to spectral relationships, and how to find your future ghost date. 

Patti indulges Mary's obsession - serial killers.  They discuss the Infamous Wineville Chicken Coop Murderer Gordon Stewart Northcott,  and the Happy Face Killer,  all while enjoying a Serial Killer cocktail. 

Explore the beautiful North Shore of Lake Superior in MN, and the notorious mansion known as Glensheen.  Money, and murder at this estate has lead to speculations of ghosts. Mysteries abound, Join Mary & Patti for a Greyhound, and kick back as we explore the history of this estate and the aftermath of the gruesome crimes committed within the halls.  Check out our Facebook for recipe, links and photos. Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/brolefilmer-24731381/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=music&amp;utm_content=122453">brolefilmer</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com/music//?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=music&amp;utm_content=122453">Pixabay</a>