Welcome to Macabrium. (Formerly Haunted History)Step inside our candlelit study, where towering bookshelves hold the secrets of the past—true crime, dark histor...
Laughter is supposed to be a comforting sound—warm, familiar, a reminder of love and home. But not all laughter is kind. Some laughter drips with something darker, a chilling undercurrent that makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand up.They called her the Giggling Granny. A sweet-faced woman with a gentle Southern drawl, she charmed neighbors, doted on her grandchildren, and had a penchant for romance magazines. But beneath the floral dresses and the grandmotherly smile lay something monstrous. A woman who spun wedding vows into funeral hymns, who turned love into poison.Nannie Doss wasn’t just a widow—she was a widow many times over. Husbands, children, even her own mother, all fell ill under her roof. And yet, when the authorities finally caught up with her, she never shed a tear. She simply laughed.Macabrium is produced by SoundBite Studios and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. Connect with us!• Follow us on Instagram• Follow us on Facebook• Subscribe on YoutubeVisit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more!Episode Reference MaterialSeason 1 - Episode 11 – The Giggling Granny by Murderous Minds Nannie Doss: Lonely Hearts Lady Loved Her Man to Death by Joseph Geringer Nannie Doss by The Encyclopedia of Alabama Deadlier Than the Male by Terry MannersBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support.
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Lore & Legends | The Terror of Madam Koi Koi
Madam Koi Koi is an extremely harsh, cruel boarding school teacher in 1970s Nigeria who terrorizes her students with verbal and physical abuse. One day, the children have had enough and take matters into their own hands. But they accidentally unleash an immortal hatred that will haunt them forever, unless they can break Madam Koi Koi’s supernatural tie to the very soil where she lies.Macabrium is produced by SoundBite Studios and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. Connect with us!• Follow us on Instagram• Follow us on Facebook• Subscribe on YoutubeVisit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more!Episode Reference MaterialMadam Koi KoiScary Nigerian Urban Legends- Madam Koi KoiThe legend of the dead teacher who haunts secondary ...Madam Koi Koi: School Urban Legends | Newman MediaThe Origin: Madam Koi-KoiBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support.
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Blood and Brass: The Axeman of New Orleans
The year is 1918, and New Orleans trembles under the weight of unseen terror. A figure moves through the night, targeting innocent families with brutal precision, leaving only questions and fear in his wake. They call him the Axeman, a killer who claims to be more than mortal—a demon from hell.Then comes the letter. A chilling promise to spare those who fill their homes with the sound of jazz on a designated night. The city's response is unprecedented, its streets alive with music and panic as the Axeman's legend deepens.Who was he? Why did he kill? And how has his story lingered in the city’s dark memory for over a century? The answers remain elusive, but the tale begins here.Macabrium is produced by SoundBite Studios and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. Connect with us!• Follow us on Instagram• Follow us on Facebook• Subscribe on YoutubeVisit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more!Episode Reference MaterialThe American Influenza Epidemic of 1918-1919 (The Influenza Encyclopedia) by The University of MichiganThe Axeman of New Orleans by Crime + InvestigationFresh light on the Axeman of New Orleans by Mike DashThe Axeman of New Orleans Preyed on Italian Immigrants by The SmithsonianAxeman of New Orleans by Criminal MindsThe Axeman’s Letter by Tristan ZimmermanBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support.
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Lore & Legends | The Legend of Tamamo-No-Mae: The Killing Stone
The story of Tamamo-no-Mae, the basis for the Japanese legend of the "killing stone" and nine-tailed fox. Tamamo-no-Mae is a woman of extraordinary beauty and charm who becomes the center of a conflict in the imperial court when her true nature is called into question. Yasuchika, a skilled onmyōji, is tasked with investigating her mysterious origins, leading to escalating tension and danger.Macabrium is produced by SoundBite Studios and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. Connect with us!• Follow us on Instagram• Follow us on Facebook• Subscribe on YoutubeVisit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more!Episode Reference MaterialSessho-sekiJapan's 'killing stone' splits in two, releasing superstitions ...Sesshō sekiTamamo no Maehttps://yokai.com/sesshouseki/https://yokai.com/tamamonomae/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support.
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Twisted Bonds: The Maidens of Murder
In 1933, a brutal crime shocked France and left the world questioning the thin line between loyalty and madness. Christine and Léa Papin, two quiet and devoted maids, carried out an act of unspeakable violence against their wealthy employers, the Lancelin family. But what drove these sisters to such a gruesome crime? Was it years of oppression and mistreatment, or something far more sinister lurking beneath their bond?Macabrium is produced by SoundBite Studios and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. Connect with us!• Follow us on Instagram• Follow us on TikTok• Follow us on Facebook• Subscribe on YoutubeVisit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more!Episode Reference MaterialEdwards, Rachel, and Keith Reader. The Papin Sisters. Oxford University Press, 2001.Insanity Or Class Warfare? The Gruesome Case Of The Papin Sisters. All That's Interesting.Papin Sisters: The Shocking 1933 Murder Case That Horrified France. The Lineup The Papin Sisters and the murder case that still haunts France after more than 80 years. The Vintage News.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support.
Welcome to Macabrium. (Formerly Haunted History)Step inside our candlelit study, where towering bookshelves hold the secrets of the past—true crime, dark history, lore, and legends waiting to be uncovered. Hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, Macabrium is an immersive journey into the eerie and enigmatic. From chilling crimes to forgotten folklore, we unravel the stories that linger in the dark. Some are tragic, some are terrifying, and all are unforgettable.Join Megan on Tuesdays for true crime & dark history, and Derek on Sundays for lore & legends.To learn more visit www.macabriumpod.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support.
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