History Episodes

This week we’re talking about the alleged event “The Philadelphia Experiment,” which is said to have happened around October 1943. The USS Eldrige was supposedly testing new government technology that might allow things like time travel and...

This is our 3rd anniversary episode! We’ll do our annual candy sales statistics for Halloween 2024, and there’s a new number one. For this year’s creepy story, Crystal talks about the urban legend “The Russian Sleep Experiment.” Did...

This week we're releasing an episode from our Patreon vault. We're going to be talking about some haunting mystery sounds, including UVB-76, the Bloop, Julia, and Sky Quakes! Find us on the web: Hate ads? Check out our newly revamped Patreon page!...

This week we delve into the origins of the spiritualism movement that swept across America in the mid 1800s, and discuss the roles of the Fox sisters, Maggie, Kate, and Leah. And yes, we found a way to bring Harry Houdini into this episode. On What...

This week we set out to discover the origins and lore of Bigfoot, and include some eyewitness accounts of their experiences with the elusive (possibly vegan) creature. On What We’re Watching we talk about the 1972 classic “The Legend of Boggy...

This week we dive into the mysterious unsolved fire at an amusement park on the Syndey Harbor, Luna Park. What caused the fire on the ride “The Ghost Train”, taking the lives of seven people. Was it arson? Or faulty wiring? Or a discarded...

This week we explore the history of the spirits that haunt America’s most haunted hotel, the Crescent Hotel & Spa in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. On What We’re Watching we talk about the television show Ghosts: UK Version. On Layla and Coffee...

This week we dive into the mysterious disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa, and its possible ties to Savannah. Find out if Crystal can make it as a 1950s housewife. On What We’re Watching we talk about the 2024 disaster of a game that’s supposed to be a...

This week we’re going really dark with a story from the early 20th century exploring Italy’s first female serial killer. Trigger Warning - Listener Discretion advised. On What We’re Watching we talk about the 2024 show “Death and Other...

This week we’re talking about a true crime story out of Charlotte, North Carolina. The Loomis Fargo heist was one of the biggest robberies in the history of the nation, with around $17 million dollars being stolen in total. Another interesting fact...

This week Brett tries to turn the podcast into an old west podcast-just an excuse to use his John Wayne impression. We’re going back to the wild wild west to explore the historic town of Tombstone, Arizona. We’ll tell you how the town got its...

This week Crystal’s going to be talking about a really interesting true crime case involving none other than Santa Claus! It seems back in 1927 someone thought it would be a good idea to dress up as Santa Claus and try to rob a bank. Spoiler alert -...

We had so many stories from the Brothers Grimm that we had to do a part 2! We’re big fans of horror, but did you know some of the most creepy writings you can find come from children’s stories? We’ll be talking about the Brothers Grimm - who...

This week we’re talking about horror stories. More specifically, the horror stories you can find in books. Children’s books. We’re big fans of horror, but did you know some of the most creepy writings you can find come from children’s stories?...

Happy Halloween everyone! We celebrate our podcast’s 2nd anniversary with this special Halloween episode of Scary Savannah! We talk about this year’s Halloween candy madness, and then delve into the the depths of mummies - and why they were...

This week we’re heading back to the old west to hear some more ghost stories. The Jesse James homestead is said to house more than just ghosts of the past - perhaps actual ghosts, we still speak of the family’s tragedies to this day. Then we talk...

So we’re taking a short holiday break this week - but not leaving you without a story. Enjoy this bonus episode from our Patreon series where we talk about another spooky city, and in particular, the Joshua Ward House in Salem, Massachusetts. Salem...

We were in Charleston, SC this week working on a new story and doing lots of research at the local bars (haha) so we’re taking this week off - but not leaving you without a story. Enjoy this bonus episode from our Patreon series where we talk about...

This week on our Saturday Scare series, we’re talking about the true story of Cocaine Bear! Not long ago a masterpiece blockbuster film (okay maybe it’s not a masterpiece but Brett said we have to say that) came out - and that work of art was...

This week we’re talking about one of the most infamously haunted houses in all of Savannah, the Sorrel Weed House! This home supposedly houses the spirits of Francis Sorrel, Matilda Sorrel, and Molly, among many others. We’ll discuss the history...

This week we talk about Crystal’s favorite story of all time. We tell you the tale of Wojtek, the cigarette smoking, beer drinking, Nazi fighting bear from World War II. And yes, all of that is a true story. On What We’re Watching, we review the...

This week we’re taking a look at a mysterious event that happened in 1959. Nine Soviet hikers went on an expedition - only one returned. Their deaths remain a point of contention to this day, multiple theories abound, including aliens, gravity...

This week we’ve got a couple of great stories to tell you! First, we took a visit to the Graveface Museum on Factor’s Walk here in Savannah, Georgia. They have a variety of interesting exhibits, including artifacts relating to true crime, cults,...

This week we’re talking about another amazing haunted house in Savannah - known as the Mansion on Forsyth Park! Located right beside historic Forsyth Park, this boutique hotel and restaurant has some interesting history - and some ghosts! We...