Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Oh my, Listeners. It's been a hot minute. Between some audio equipment failings, Ellie's Big Move and the school year hitting full speed we're, well, a bit behind to say the least. On this week's episode, Ellie discusses the creepy and mysterious Roop Kund and tries to offer some expla…

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! On this episode, Ellie takes us to her Chemistry class to learn about isotopes and radioactive "cures" for illness throughout the years. Then, Abby talks about an...interesting experiment on a poor innocent baby by some mad man who (incorrectly) assumed that babies were amphibious and …

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! On this episode, Ellie discusses the pair of Tsavo Lions who ate "very few humans" (very few is in the eye of the beholder, we suppose!) as well as their post mortem fate. Once again, the real fear is colonialism here on QFF. We know what we're about. Then, Abby discusses one of her fa…

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! **there were some tech issues in this episode, so please bear with us regarding the sound quality/echo!** In this episode, we celebrate our annual Besties Trip! We're going to Maine, everybody! In preparation for the trip, Abby discusses the Wood Island Lighthouse's real life horrifyin…

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! In this episode, Abby talks about the Mas Gasser of Mattoon. In 1944 a string of strange attacks hit Mattoon Illinois. The town was full of panic. Then, Ellie tells us about The Hat Man. Cw: abby: assault, breaking and entering, gas, mysterious illness Ellie: sleep paralysis, disordere…

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! In this episode, Abby talks about Sarah Gonzalez McLinn, a 20-year-old woman who murdered her roommate and boss, Harold Sasko, who was then some 30 years her senior. It seemed like it was all about money, but Sarah's story, which wasn't allowed at trial, tells us there's more to the ca…

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! In this episode, Ellie chats about inventors that were killed by their own inventions. She also invented a cocktail AND a drinking game for this episode, folks! What can we say? We’re real Renaissance Women on this podcast. It’s a good thing we had a drinking game, too because Abby dis…

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! In this episode, Abby discusses some rage directed toward the beloved PBS dinosaur, Barney as well as a tragedy that struck the creator's family. Ellie discusses the Cleveland Balloonfest Catastrophe. Tangents include but are not limited to: Puzzle Place, Baby Bop and BJ, a reenactment…

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! In this episode, Ellie takes us back to the 13th century and discusses the Green Children of Woolpit! We put on our detective hats and try to sort it all out for you. Spoiler Alert: it doesn't go very well. Then, Abby talks about two terrifying Phrogging situations. Topics and tangents…

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! In this episode, Ellie discusses 2024: The Year of the Cicada?! and Abby talks about 1874: The Year of the Locust. Tangents include, but are not limited to: how much you’d need to pay us to eat bugs, being alive in the 1870s, disgusting Bug Goo, the Ancient Greeps, our own insect horro…

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! In this episode, Abby talks about Freda and Alice, two teenagers from Memphis, Tennessee living in the 19th century who fell in love and planned to marry. Unfortunately, it all went wrong and tragedy struck. Support the show저자 Queers for Fears

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! The exciting conclusion to part one. This episode dives in to the crime itself, the trial and a whole lot of wacky tangents along the way. Support the show저자 Queers for Fears

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! In Part One, Abby lays the foundation for another (attempted) snake murder in Alabama. She touches upon serpent handling and Pentecostal churches-a large part of this mystery. queersforfears.com Patreon: /queersforfears Sources: Wikipedia entries for Pentecostalism and Snake Handling D…

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! You didn't think Abby would let Ellie get married and NOT talk about a wild wedding, did you!? This week, Abby talks about a wedding with 200 POUNDS of weed, the kind of wedding guests you DON'T want to show up and Michigan. Check out our website at www.queersforfears.com Support us on…

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Abby discusses a record setting 1972 kidnapping in Minnesota of a wealthy socialite Support the show저자 Queers for Fears

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Abby discusses the murder of Mary Busch in this case and what a man named Rattlesnake James had to do with it. Sources: An article from the Fargo Forum, March 22, 1939 Brenner, Anita La Cañada's First U.S. Supreme Court Case Lisenba v. People of the State of California, 314 U.S. 219 (1…

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! In 2008 four teens at a Kentucky university decided to rob the library. Find out how that works out for them in this episode of QFF. Support the show저자 Queers for Fears

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Abby discusses Rudolph Valentino, a man who experienced toxic masculinity, homophobia even though it's likely he wasn't homosexual and a cursed ring. To what fate does The "Latin Lover" (the 20s were wild, man) succumb? Find out on this week's episode of Queers for Fears. Find us: www.…

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Elmer McCurdy had a sad life. He struggled with addiction and tried to make a living off crime but was never very successful. Unfortunately for Elmer, his death and thereafter was much more interesting. Find out what happened to poor Elmer on this episode of Queers for Fears. Check us …

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Join Abby and a special guest in discussion Corsicana, Texas and their world famous bakery for the ever indulgent holiday dessert: fruitcake. In the 2000s, the bakery started to lose money even though their fruitcakes were flying off the shelves! What happened in this fruity fiasco? Li…

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Merry Cryptmas everyone! Abby discusses some light-hearted plant cryptids who are anything BUT vegetarian and Ellie, being Ellie, tries her ebst to get her off topic. There's a lot of tangents in this episode, folks, but maybe they, like our Plant Cryptids, will grow on you. Support th…

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! CW: Trans/homophobia, misgendering and use of incorrect pronouns, hate crime and assault One November afternoon in 2013, Sasha Fleischman boarded the 57 bus home from school in Oakland California. Sasha, a high school senior at the time, identified as agender and enjoyed wearing skirts…

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Abby and Ellie talk about some famous and infamous deer cryptids--be warned, Abby was a bit tipsy this episode... Music credit: System of a Down Support us: www.queersforfearspodcast.com Support the show저자 Queers for Fears

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Unsurprisingly, the US Government's legislature to control women's bodies is not new. In the 20th century, The American Plan allowed law enforcement to stop and examine women for STIs based on their profession, appearance, or social status. Then what would happen? Find out on this epis…

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode! Last week we talked about Ellie's favorite movie, this week, we discuss Abby's favorite horror classic: The Exorcist. What makes this movie so likeable and what was the inspiration for the film? Find out on this episode of Queers for Fears. Support our Podcast and follow us on social m…