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History Episodes

Episodes that delve into some history!
March 18, 2024

Ep. 88: The 1979 Ghost Train Fire, Sydney, Australia

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 …

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March 4, 2024

Ep. 87: Spirits in the Ozarks, The Crescent Hotel, America’s Most Hau…

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 …

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Feb. 24, 2024

Ep. 86: Is Jimmy Hoffa on a Golf Course in Savannah?

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 …

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Feb. 5, 2024

Ep. 85: Leonarda Cianciulli the Soap Making Cannibal

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...

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Jan. 22, 2024

Ep. 84: Masterminds? The Infamous Loomis Fargo Heist of 1997

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 …

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Jan. 8, 2024

Ep. 83: Tombstone - The Town Too Tough To Die

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 …

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Dec. 24, 2023

Ep. 82: The Day They Hung Santa Claus!

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 …

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Dec. 4, 2023

Ep. 80: Not Your Mother's Fairy Tales, The Dark Stories of the Brothe…

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 …

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Nov. 20, 2023

Ep. 79: The Dark Stories of the Brothers Grimm

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 …

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Oct. 30, 2023

Ep. 78: Mummy Unwrapping Parties - Halloween 2023

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...

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Sept. 18, 2023

Ep. 76: Haunted Wild West, Jesse James Home, Ghost Camels

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 …

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Sept. 4, 2023

The Haunted Joshua Ward House - Salem, Massachusetts

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 …

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Aug. 21, 2023

Crazy Newspaper Headlines

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 …

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Aug. 12, 2023

Saturday Scare: Cocaine Bear - The True Story

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 - …

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Aug. 7, 2023

Ep. 75: The Haunted Sorrel Weed House (with EVPs)- Savannah, Georgia

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...

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