In this episode, Paul talks about how Crowley’s expulsion from the Golden Dawn brought about the birth of Thelema. Join us as we discuss the connection between alcoholism and Typhoid, Crowley’s many lovers, and As-Seen-On-TV Magick.

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Further reading:

• "Aleister Crowley in America: Art, Espionage, and Sex Magick in the New World" by Tobias Churton

• "The Confessions of Aleister Crowley: An Autohagiography" by Aleister Crowley

• "Perdurabo: The Life of Aleister Crowley" by Richard Kaczynski

In this episode, we delve into the enigmatic early life of Aleister Crowley, the controversial figure who would become known as the "Great Beast." From his strict religious upbringing in Victorian England to his rebellious school years and early mystical experiences, we explore the formative events that shaped his path towards becoming a notorious occultist. Join us as we uncover the influences and pivotal moments that set Crowley on his journey to infamy.

This episode, Paul and Rachel discuss the curse of Dudley Town and its origins in England. Ed and Lorraine Warren make a surprise appearance in this story, and Paul has... feelings. You definitely don't want to miss this.

Sources:

"The Demonologist: The Extraordinary Career of Ed and Lorraine Warren" by Gerald Brittle

"Ghosts of Connecticut: The Haunted Locations of Bristol, New Britain, Waterbury and Wallingford" by Jeffrey Fisher

"The World's Most Haunted Places" by Jeff Belanger

Conspiracy Theories Podcast - Dudleytown

Further Reading:

"Haunted Connecticut: Ghosts and Strange Phenomena of the Constitution State" by Cheri Revai

"The True Story of The Quiet Zone: Unraveling the Mystery of a Town Suspended in Silence" by Stephen G. Bloom

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On this episode Paul and I find ourselves discussing the equipment involved with a Paranormal Investigation.

Is it necessary?

Is it realistic?

Is it me Jesus?

This week, Paul and Rachel look at the sordid history of Willowbrook School, a facility touted as a state-of-the-art facility to help people. Instead, it’s an institution filled with horrors and a legacy of hurt. This story truly has everything: ghosts, hepatitis, and a heroic Geraldo Rivera (for once.)

This episode comes with a warning: it is a lot darker and heavier than our previous episodes, but we feel it is an important piece of history to remember.

Resources used in this episode:

1. Geraldo Rivera's Report "Willowbrook: The Last Disgrace" (1972).
2. David J. Rothman and Sheila M. Rothman: "Willowbrook Wars: Bringing the Mentally Disabled into the Community" (2005)
3. Danny Fisher: "Unforgotten: Twenty-Five Years After Willowbrook" (1996).
4. Banner Staff Article: “College of the Damned: What Willowbrook Left Behind” (2018)

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  **Special Note: Rachel is working on fixing her microphone after moving and getting setup she neglected her settings and well she learned a valuable lesson.

Special thanks for our story music contribution provided by Darren Curtis "Lurking Evil" and "Demented Nightmare"

Join us this month as Paul delves into the captivating realm of urban legends and their digital successors, Creepypastas. Explore their origins, the psychology behind their allure, and the evolution of spooky storytelling in the digital age. Join us as we journey from hushed tales whispered in the dark to the vivid horrors of the digital realm, understanding the enduring allure of these spine-chilling narratives. And listen to the chilling tale that kept Paul up for nights on end, "People Can Lick, Too."

Books referenced and/or used for this week's research:

Scream: Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear by Dr. Margee Kerr

The Vanishing Hitchhiker: American Urban Legends and Their Meanings by Jan Harold Brunvand

The Choking Doberman and Other "New" Urban Legends by Jan Harold Brunvand

The Study of American Folklore: An Introduction by Jan Harold Brunvand

American Folklore: An Encyclopedia by Jan Harold Brunvand

The Mexican Pet: "New" Urban Legends by Jan Harold Brunvand

Special Thanks for our spooky ghost story music provided by:

Lurking Evil by Darren Curtis | https://www.darrencurtismusic.com/

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