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Oddity Shop

By: Kara Perakovic and Zach Palmer
  • Summary

  • This podcast examines the oddities of the world...Cryptids to Conspiracies, Cults to Curiosities, Myths to Mysteries, and so much more! Stop by the shop, where the bizarre is always on sale... Each week your curators, Kara Perakovic and Zach Palmer will be opening the shop and sharing stories with you.
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Episodes
  • Peculiar Case of Elisa Lam: Lost Within the Cecil Hotel
    May 16 2024
    Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Zach has the strange story of Elisa Lam and her time at the Cecil Hotel

    The Cecil Hotel's story is as layered as the most intricate of novels, with chapters of grandeur, despair, and notoriety. We peel back these layers to reveal its transformation from a luxury establishment to a refuge shadowed by crime, introducing listeners to figures like Richard Ramirez who walked its halls. The hotel serves as a darkly fascinating backdrop to the perplexing disappearance of Elisa Lam, a tale punctuated by bizarre elevator footage and a blog that kept updating posthumously. Join us as we navigate through the eerie details and share our theories on this unsolved mystery that continues to captivate and haunt.

    As we bid adieu under the golden Californian sun, we encourage you to engage with the stories we've shared by dropping that sunny emoji and keeping the conversation burning bright. So, until our paths cross again in the Oddity Shop, where the strange is standard, and every goodbye is just a prelude to another hello, keep it spooky and "creep it real.

    NAMI - National Alliance on Mental Illness
    In this episode, we take a heartfelt moment to discuss the significance of mental health and our commitment to supporting NAMI, honoring the memory of a friend we've lost.

    If you would like to donate, please use the below link. We at the oddity shop, and our Friend's family are forever grateful for any contribution.
    https://donate.nami.org/fundraiser/5397198

    References:

    • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Elisa_Lam
    • https://allthatsinteresting.com/elisa-lam-death
    • https://thejohntravolta.medium.com/elisa-lam-found-dead-in-a-rooftop-water-tank-bb7a05bb89d2
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TjVBpyTeZM
    • https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a35461475/elisa-lam-true-story-death-elevator-crime-scene-netflix/
    • https://theceltictimes.org/1309/showcase/spooky-stories-the-mystery-behind-elisa-lam/
    • https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/mystery/accident-or-something-more-sinister-inside-the-death-of-elisa-lam-at-las-cecil-hotel
    • https://en.wikipedia.or

    To Check out the Metaphysical and Beautiful Handcrafted Goods, Head to https://www.hollyhemlock.com/ !

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    Each Week at the Oddity Shop, Your Curators Kara and Zach will bring you stories from Cryptids to Conspiracies, Cults to Curiosities, Myths to Mysteries, and so much more!

    Visit our Website to learn more!
    Email Us at: oddityshoppodcast.com
    www.OddityShopPodcast.com

    Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. Affiliate programs are designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to the partner site.

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    45 mins
  • Street Light Interference: Not the SLIders You'd Eat!
    May 9 2024

    Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Kara is taking us sliding through some streetlight weirdness!

    We're taking you to the edge of reason with a deep dive into the Streetlight Interference Phenomenon (SLI). Our latest chat ventures into the realm of those electrifying individuals who leave a trail of flickering lights and haywire gadgets in their wake. Ever heard of Angelique Cotton, the 14-year-old 'electric person'? We explore her life and others who wield a mysterious electric touch that leaves scientists scratching their heads.

    Prepare to be zapped by stories of lightbulbs and vacuum cleaners gone rogue and chuckle along with us as we playfully ponder whether being a 'slider'—someone whose mere presence sends electronics into chaos—is a unique superpower or just a peculiar quirk.

    Rounding out this electric escapade, we beckon you to share your own psychic shenanigans. From paranormal postcards to eerie email attachments, your hair-raising encounters are the lifeblood of the Oddity Shop. So, don't be shy; send us your photos, videos, and stories that defy explanation. Who knows, your otherworldly experiences may just be the highlight of our next ghostly gathering.

    References:

    • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Street_light_interference_phenomenon
    • https://www.yourtango.com/self/street-light-interference-phenomenon
    • https://www.higgypop.com/news/streetlight-interference/
    • https://www.liveabout.com/sliders-and-streetlight-phenomenon-2596547
    • https://empathplanet.com/sliders-does-your-energy-disrupt-electrical-devices/
    • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hilary_Evans
    • https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/16d2twa/thoughts_on_street_light_interference_phenomenon/
    • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium-vapor_lamp#:~:text=High%2Dpressure%20sodium%20(HPS)%20lamps%20have%20been%20widely%20used,parking%20lots%2C%20and%20security%20areas.
    • https://www.theguardian.com/science/2004/jul/29/science.research1
    • https://steemit.com/voltage/@obest/high-voltage-syndrome

    To Check out the Metaphysical and Beautiful Handcrafted Goods, Head to https://www.hollyhemlock.com/ !

    Cryptid Merchandise? Head to: 16%Nation
    use code: oddity for free shipping on orders above $60!

    Each Week at the Oddity Shop, Your Curators Kara and Zach will bring you stories from Cryptids to Conspiracies, Cults to Curiosities, Myths to Mysteries, and so much more!

    Visit our Website to learn more!
    Email Us at: oddityshoppodcast.com
    www.OddityShopPodcast.com

    Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. Affiliate programs are designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to the partner site.

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    41 mins
  • Time Slips and Apparitions: Exploring Temporal Anomalies
    May 2 2024

    Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Zach's taking us on a time warping bender.

    The concept of a block universe may sound like heavy stuff, but get ready for a riveting exploration of how every moment might just coexist in a sprawling cosmic map of time and space. We're not just talking theory; we're weaving in chilling real-life encounters with entities that challenge our perception of reality. Paranormal investigator Kalani shares his bone-tingling experience with an entity from the future, turning the tables on who haunts who. Plus, John Tenney, a seasoned ghost hunter, reveals a haunting story about a woman and her spectral "little ghosties," leaving us to muse over the enigmatic connection between the living and the seemingly departed. We even throw in a fun one from the Famous Ghost Hunter, Grant Wilson

    We also throw in an invitation for you to join our conversation on time-related anomalies — your stories are the fuel for our fascination. So, buckle up, keep your wits sharp, and, as always, 'creep it real' with us as we traverse the strange and wonderful landscape of life's oddities.

    References:

    • https://isea-archives.siggraph.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/2016_Grant_The_Anomaly.pdf
    • https://www.reddit.com/r/AmericanHorrorStory/comments/59v4pp/those_aint_ghosts_the_temporal_anomaly_theory_and/
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sxKhrnCdac
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4mf-upNl_k&list=PLy50Qho6nh4mOJigk7svRwbUZvgVGuBzr&index=7
    • https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/sizxez/maybe_paranormal_events_are_just_past_and_future/
    • https://www.reddit.com/r/Ghosts/comments/17btg8x/i_believe_that_some_ghosts_are_time_slips/
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbHJOKL1Pfw
    • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time
    • https://www.express.co.uk/news/science/738387/Time-NOT-real-EVERYTHING-happens-same-time-einstein
    • https://kalanighosthunter.com/?fbclid=IwAR1bs-R85mzOUS9uLu97N02SqjUkl5Xz83SorgNHLZ2va4EdeibQbjXHxg8

    To Check out the Metaphysical and Beautiful Handcrafted Goods, Head to https://www.hollyhemlock.com/ !

    Cryptid Merchandise? Head to: 16%Nation
    use code: oddity for free shipping on orders above $60!

    Each Week at the Oddity Shop, Your Curators Kara and Zach will bring you stories from Cryptids to Conspiracies, Cults to Curiosities, Myths to Mysteries, and so much more!

    Visit our Website to learn more!
    Email Us at: oddityshoppodcast.com
    www.OddityShopPodcast.com

    Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. Affiliate programs are designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to the partner site.

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    39 mins

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