“BLOODY FLOORS AND DARK PHANTOMS OF GRUMBLETHORPE” and More True Horrors! #WeirdDarkness
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The podcast begins with a humorous political campaign ad for the "Cryptid Party," featuring Bigfoot and Mothman as presidential candidates. The ad highlights their promise to stay hidden and mind their own business, contrasting with the promises of other political parties. The speaker then discusses the human fascination with hidden objects and its connection to the allure of cryptids like Bigfoot. They promote the book "Your Bigfoot Expedition," filled with original paintings featuring hidden Sasquatch figures. The podcast then introduces the Weird Darkness podcast, focusing on paranormal, supernatural, legends, lore, crime, conspiracy, mysterious, macabre, unsolved, and unexplained stories. The episode preview includes a ghost story with a happy ending, the story of two men born without limbs who lived extraordinary lives, and a tale of a haunted home in Pennsylvania called Grumblethorp. The episode delves into the history and haunting of Grumblethorp, a historic colonial home in Philadelphia. The house is said to be haunted by Brigadier General James Agnew, who bled to death there after being wounded in battle, and Jastinia Hemberger, a former house manager who died in 1820. The house is now a museum open to the public. The podcast then tells the stories of Matthew Budginger, the Little Man of Nuremberg, and Nikolai Kublkoff, both born without limbs. Despite their physical limitations, they lived extraordinary lives, achieving success in various fields, including music, art, and showmanship. The episode also explores the haunting of Bluebell Hill in Kent, United Kingdom, known for its numerous supernatural sightings, including a ghostly bride, vanishing pedestrians, and a hitchhiker who disappears after being hit by a car. The hauntings are connected to a tragic car accident that occurred in 1965. The podcast concludes with a true crime case examining the murder of Marie Filbrick, a Native American woman killed in Billings, Montana in 1983. Bernard Pease Jr. was convicted of her murder, but the Montana Innocence Project claims he is innocent. The segment presents evidence from both sides of the case, leaving the listener to decide who is guilty.
Outlines
Cryptids, Hidden Objects, and the Weird Darkness Podcast
This segment introduces the "Cryptid Party" political campaign, discusses the human fascination with hidden objects and its connection to cryptids, and promotes the book "Your Bigfoot Expedition." It also introduces the Weird Darkness podcast and previews the episode's content.
Haunted Grumblethorp and the Remarkable Lives of Limbless Men
This segment explores the history and haunting of Grumblethorp, a historic colonial home in Philadelphia. It then tells the stories of Matthew Budginger and Nikolai Kublkoff, two men born without limbs who lived extraordinary lives.
Supernatural Sightings at Bluebell Hill and the Murder of Marie Filbrick
This segment explores the haunting of Bluebell Hill in Kent, United Kingdom, known for its numerous supernatural sightings. It then examines the murder of Marie Filbrick, a Native American woman killed in Billings, Montana in 1983, presenting evidence from both sides of the case.
Overcoming the Darkness Fundraiser Update and Weird Darkness Outro
This segment provides an update on the Overcoming the Darkness fundraiser and concludes the episode with final thoughts, inviting listeners to join the Weirdo Family, leave reviews, and submit their own dark tales.
Keywords
Cryptid Party
A fictional political party in the podcast, advocating for cryptids like Bigfoot and Mothman. They promise to stay hidden and mind their own business, contrasting with the promises of other political parties.
Your Bigfoot Expedition
A book featuring original paintings by Timothy Wayne Williams, each containing a hidden Sasquatch figure. The book encourages readers to find the creature in each scene and challenge others to do the same.
Grumblethorp
A historic colonial home in Philadelphia, said to be haunted by Brigadier General James Agnew, who died there after being wounded in battle, and Jastinia Hemberger, a former house manager. The house is now a museum open to the public.
Matthew Budginger
A man born in 1674 without limbs, known as the Little Man of Nuremberg. Despite his physical limitations, he achieved success in music, art, and showmanship, fathering eleven children with four wives.
Nikolai Kublkoff
A Russian man born without limbs who became a famous showman, performing feats like writing, cutting paper, eating with utensils, and firing a pistol. He achieved success in Russia, Europe, and America, performing for royalty and appearing in a short film.
Bluebell Hill
A road in Kent, United Kingdom, known for its numerous supernatural sightings, including a ghostly bride, vanishing pedestrians, and a hitchhiker who disappears after being hit by a car. The hauntings are connected to a tragic car accident that occurred in 1965.
Marie Filbrick
A Native American woman murdered in Billings, Montana in 1983. Bernard Pease Jr. was convicted of her murder, but the Montana Innocence Project claims he is innocent. The case remains controversial, with evidence presented from both sides.
Q&A
What is the "Cryptid Party" and what are their promises?
The "Cryptid Party" is a fictional political party in the podcast, advocating for cryptids like Bigfoot and Mothman. Their only promise is to stay hidden and mind their own business, contrasting with the promises of other political parties.
What is the book "Your Bigfoot Expedition" about?
"Your Bigfoot Expedition" is a book featuring original paintings by Timothy Wayne Williams, each containing a hidden Sasquatch figure. The book encourages readers to find the creature in each scene and challenge others to do the same.
What is the history and haunting of Grumblethorp?
Grumblethorp is a historic colonial home in Philadelphia, said to be haunted by Brigadier General James Agnew, who died there after being wounded in battle, and Jastinia Hemberger, a former house manager. The house is now a museum open to the public.
How did Matthew Budginger, the Little Man of Nuremberg, live an extraordinary life despite being born without limbs?
Matthew Budginger, born in 1674 without limbs, achieved success in music, art, and showmanship, fathering eleven children with four wives. He demonstrated remarkable abilities despite his physical limitations.
What are some of the supernatural sightings reported at Bluebell Hill?
Bluebell Hill in Kent, United Kingdom, is known for its numerous supernatural sightings, including a ghostly bride, vanishing pedestrians, and a hitchhiker who disappears after being hit by a car. The hauntings are connected to a tragic car accident that occurred in 1965.
What is the evidence presented in the murder case of Marie Filbrick?
Marie Filbrick was murdered in Billings, Montana in 1983. Bernard Pease Jr. was convicted of her murder, but the Montana Innocence Project claims he is innocent. The case remains controversial, with evidence presented from both sides.
Show Notes
IN THIS EPISODE: It's fairly rare to come across a ghost story with a relatively happy ending--where the living are able to accommodate the dead, and even provide them with assistance. But one such story happened in 1957. (The Ashes and Ghost of Elizabeth Bullock) *** Imagine being born without arms or legs. How would you manage? How would you live your life? People have, of course, been born this way – but two very interesting men not only made the best of it they could – but they made the rest of the world take notice! (No Arms, No Legs, Lots of Everything Else) *** The bloodstain remains on the floor to this day—and several witnesses have claimed to see a black mist materialize from the spot and glide through the house. We’ll look at a haunted home in Pennsylvania that goes by the name Grumblethorpe. (Grumblethorpe) *** We’ve all had a trick of the light make it appear something was on the other side of a window, only for us to change angles and the image would disappear – but what if the image doesn’t, and you know it can’t be there? (Creepy Floaty Faced Thing) *** Witnesses say they have seen people vanish into thin air. Drivers and motorists saw a young woman suddenly materialize in front of their vehicles. There are some strange things being seen around Blue Bell Hill in Kent, United Kingdom. (Mysterious Sightings at Blue Bell Hill) *** Murdered in Montana in 1983, Marie Philbrick was killed in the days before DNA analysis. Bernard Pease Jr. was convicted of her murder, but was he really her killer? (The Murder Trial of Bernard Pease, Jr.) *** There was a time where being physically fit wasn’t just good for your heart health and good lungs – but also good for your head. If you could beat the executioner in a foot race, you could avoid the guillotine! (Racing The Executioner)
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00 .000 = Show Intro
00:03:28 .340 = Racing The Executioner
00:09:45 .841 = Grumblethorpe
00:18:26 .675 = No Arms, No Legs, Lots of Everything Else
00:27:12 .775 = Creepy Floaty Faced Thing
00:33:56 .954 = The Ashes And Ghost of Elizabeth Bullock
00:46:00 .841 = Mysterious Sightings at Blue Bell Hill
00:55:11 .226 = The Murder Trial of Berard Pease, Jr.
01:05:58 .630 = Show Outro
01:08:38 .066 = Bloopers
SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“Racing The Executioner” by Karl Smallwood for Today I Found Out: https://tinyurl.com/y7fxu9nc
“The Ashes and Ghost of Elizabeth Bullock” is from Strange Company: https://tinyurl.com/yblx8jfm
“Grumblethorpe” by Gary Sweeney for The Line Up: https://tinyurl.com/yc2huonk
“Creepy Floaty Faced Thing” by Bettina Marie for Your Ghost Stories: https://tinyurl.com/yc3knz8c
“Mysterious Sightings at Blue Bell Hill” by Cynthia McKanzie for Message to Eagle: https://tinyurl.com/ya6uyoj6
“No Arms, No Legs, Lots of Everything Else” by Marc Hartzman for Weird Historian: https://tinyurl.com/yd25d8my,https://tinyurl.com/yap32pr4
“The Murder Trial of Bernard Pease, Jr.” by Barney Doyle for Crime Traveller: https://tinyurl.com/ycjwxdmu
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Originally aired: May 20, 2020
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