Episodes

July 15, 2024

Mini Episode: Death to Donuts

We take a Sunday drive to The Ackley House in Nyack, New York, and further debrief about last week’s major episode that outlined the major claims of poltergeist activity. We stop at Boxer Donut & Espresso Bar for an iced coffee, fresh donuts, and to eavesdrop on Brooklyn bicyclists.

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July 8, 2024

The Haunted Ackley House

We briefly discuss pre- and post-Revolutionary War history in Nyack, New York, the location of the first legally haunted house in the United States. We dissect and discuss the Ackley family’s allegations of three poltergeists that coexisted with them in their Rockland County home, for over twenty y…

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July 1, 2024

Mini Episode: The Keepers: Case Updates

We discuss how The Keepers (2017) documentary frames the major figures involved in the case. We discuss updates on the case–exhumations to the collection of DNA evidence, and recent rape allegations against Father Gerry Koob.

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June 24, 2024

The Keepers: Sister Cathy Cesnik

Drew Hudson solo hosts and comparatively timelines and details Sister Cathy’s and Joyce Malecki’s deaths. Drew interpretively analyzes the late nun’s poem and letter to Father Gerry Koob which reveals a more intimate relationship between them. The episode ends with Drew naming two main suspects tha…

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June 17, 2024

Mini Episode: Scandal in Setauket

We discuss the sexual abuse allegations and lawsuit, brought by Lew H. Crispin III, three years after Rev. Canon Paul Wancura’s death, detailed in Episode 9.

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June 13, 2024

#TBT | Exorcism & Possession with Religious Studies Prof. Darryl Cate…

In this #TBT episode, Prof. Caterine talks with us about American Catholicism, Catholic rituals, and exorcism and possession. We explore these connections to pop culture and the Netflix documentary, The Devil on Trial (2023)

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June 10, 2024

Rev. Canon Paul Wancura

We discuss the mysterious, unsolved case on Shelter Island, New York, involving a deceased priest, Rev. Canon Paul Wancura. Drew finds a prior case involving sexual abuse and murder, incorporates the psychology of island living or island mentality, and explores the purported home invasion crime to …

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June 3, 2024

Mini Episode: The Satanic Panic

Harry Chambers solo hosts and gives an overview of the Satanic Panic era of the 70s and 80s. He highlights important moments and the role that heavy metal music played. Not to miss this talk about pop culture, movies, TV, daytime talk shows, and more.

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May 27, 2024

Arne Johnson

Drew Hudson solo hosts on the Arne Johnson case (or The Devil on Trial documentary streaming on Netflix). Drew explores possession and what necessitates an exorcism, in general, and as it applied to 11-year-old David Glatzel, and his family, who firmly believed he was possessed. The conversation al…

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May 20, 2024

Mini Episode: Butch DeFeo Prison Interviews

In this episode, Harry Chambers and Drew Hudson discuss their thoughts and reactions to Butch DeFeo's prison interviews from 1994 and 2014.

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May 13, 2024

Bonus: Butch DeFeo Trial

In this Monday bonus episode, Harry Chambers and Drew Hudson discuss the Butch DeFeo trial that began on October 14, 1975. They reenact key details from the trial including the prosecution's opening statement to tense cross-examination that squarely pins DeFeo as a cold-blooded killer.

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May 6, 2024

Rewatch: Amityville II: The Possession (1982)

In this mini episode, Harry Chambers and Drew Hudson re-watch Amityville II: The Possession (1982). Press play and watch along as they provide commentary (meaningful to silly or inane commentary). Join them for pizza, cannoli, Negroni, and pop culture commentary.

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May 2, 2024

#TBT | Q&A with Harry and Drew

In this #TBT episode, Harry Chambers and Drew Hudson answer listener questions about the Severed origin story to research methods, case management, on down to our favorite playlists and foods. Don't miss this get-to-know-ya conversation.

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April 29, 2024

The Amityville Horror: Part III

In this third and final episode of the series, Harry Chambers and Drew Hudson discuss the Lutz family and their 28-day domestic “horror” in the alleged haunted house. They consider some of the questionable stories/allegations about the house and its "paranormal" activity seemingly contrived by the …

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April 25, 2024

#TBT | We Ate The Death Seat Burger

In this #TBT episode, Harry Chambers and Drew Hudson return to the Old Canal Inn, located in Nutley, New Jersey, to eat the infamous, Death Seat Burger. A deep-fried, beer-battered, stacked patty that packs a punch with jalapeños and garlic mashed potatoes layered within one delicious dish.

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April 22, 2024

Rewatch: The Amityville Horror (1979)

In this mini episode, Harry Chambers and Drew Hudson rewatch The Amityville Horror (1979). Press play and watch along as they provide commentary (meaningful to silly or inane commentary). Join them for pizza, popcorn, and pop culture commentary.

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April 15, 2024

The Amityville Horror: Part II

This episode is the second in a three-part series on The Amityville Horror House. Harry Chambers and Drew Hudson profile the DeFeo family: tensions, abuse, and domestic violence. They explore Ronnie “Butch” DeFeo, Jr.’s, childhood, and predilection towards drugs, guns, and violence, as well as cove…

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April 8, 2024

The Amityville Horror with Prof. Darryl Caterine, Religious Studies

In this mini episode, Harry Chambers and Drew Hudson discuss the trope of the Indian burial ground with Religious Studies Professor Darryl Caterine of LeMoyne College. Prof. Caterine discusses colonialism and cultural anxieties connected to the trope that includes the satanic panic of the 1970s.

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April 1, 2024

The Amityville Horror: Part I

This episode is the first in a three-part series on the Amityville Horror House. Harry Chambers and Drew Hudson dispel Jay Anson's novelistic claims about the home; they explore the history of Amityville, Long Island, interview Religious Studies Professor Darryl Caterine (LeMoyne College) about the…

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March 25, 2024

Mini Episode: Conjuring House Tour

In this episode, Harry Chambers and Drew Hudson take a virtual tour of The Conjuring House and explore its eccentricities.

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March 18, 2024

The Conjuring House

In this episode, Harry Chambers and Drew Hudson explore the history of Rhode Island Colony and Burrillville, The Old Arnold Estate (or The Conjuring House), the Perron family, and the involvement of Ed and Lorraine Warren.

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March 11, 2024

Mini Episode: #GypsyRose

In this episode, Harry Chambers and Drew Hudson scroll through Gypsy Rose Blanchard's Instagram account and discuss the meme-ification of Gypsy Rose.

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March 4, 2024

Gypsy Rose Blanchard

In this episode, Harry Chambers and Drew Hudson discuss Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy, mothers, medicine, and Gypsy Rose Blanchard.

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Feb. 26, 2024

Mini Episode: Ice Cream from Holsten's

In this episode, Harry Chambers and Drew Hudson debrief on the Kuklinski & Prongay episode and enjoy dessert at the iconic Holsten's Ice Cream and Restaurant in Bloomfield, NJ. Home of the series finale of The Sopranos.

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