The Morbid Curiosity Podcast

The Morbid Curiosity Podcast

The Morbid Curiosity Podcast

Episodes 100
Avg. Duration 34m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.8 (591)
Since May 2019
Latest Episode May 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Monthly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
87%
Hosting
rss.pdrl.fm

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About This Podcast

A history podcast for the morbidly curious. From serial killers to ghosts, ancient remains to obscure medical conditions, let us satisfy your curiosity. (Some episodes may not be appropriate for children. Listener discretion is advised.)

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Recent Episodes

Escaping the Spanish Inquisition

May 29, 2026 33m

CW: Discussions of Religious persecution, and brief descriptions of torture, execution, and abduction. This episode also discusses an area that is currently experiencing violent political strife.…

The Bunyip

Apr 29, 2026 32m

Water demands respect - it's life-giving, but also extremely dangerous. It's no wonder that tales of dangerous water creatures exist in cultures all over the world and throughout time. One such…

Body Farms

Mar 30, 2026 32m

CW: Discossions of death, crime scenes, and decompostion Human Taphonomy Facilities, nicknamed Body Farms, are locations where donated human corpses are left to decay in order to study the process of…

The Myrtles Plantation

Feb 26, 2026 33m

The Myrtles Plantation is known as the most haunted hotel in America, hosting a very prominent ghost of an enslaved woman named Chloe. Does the history hold any truth to the stories? Let's discuss!…

Toxic Mushrooms

Jan 30, 2026 29m

Mushrooms. So cute. So tasty. So very toxic. Humans have loved and feared mushrooms since before written history. In this episode, Hallie discusses the tumultuous history of this relationship, and a…

Krampus - The Christmas Demon

Dec 18, 2025 26m

Originally posted in Dec. 2022, lets dive back into Krampus. Without much effort, the layers of the Christian holiday of Christmas can be peeled away to reveal its origins in more ancient pagan…

The Valley of Headless Men

Nov 26, 2025 30m

The Nahanni region in Canada's Northwest Territories has a nickname - The Valley of Headless Men - because several decapitated bodies have been discovered over the years. Most of these were found…

What's a Clyster? Obsolete Medical Terminology

Nov 09, 2025 32m

Originally published for patrons on Jun 28, 2023. Let's take a casual dip into the world of medical terminology: its history, how diseases are named, colloquial names and out of date terms for…

Dracula: The Myths That Made the Vampire

Oct 28, 2025 31m

Vampire folklore is ancient, but with the publishing of Bram Stoker's Dracula in 1897, that lore changed forever. The terrifying, grotesque creature became suave and charming, then continued to…

Baba Yaga

Oct 14, 2025 29m

Originally published on Patreon on April 9th, 2025 'Baba Yaga is a powerful witch who terrorizes all who enter the deep forest from her hut on bird's legs, it's fences strung with human bones. In…

Defended By Disease

Sep 22, 2025 32m

Did you know that disease has been used to help people? In this episode we're going to discuss several cases in which disease, or disease research, was utilized to protect people from great harm. All…

Fear

Sep 08, 2025 31m

Originally published for MCP Patrons of Feb 15, 2025. 'In this episode, Hallie explores the physiological and psychological aspects of fear, how these reactions may have developed in our human past,…

Discovering King Tut

Aug 25, 2025 35m

In November of 1922, archaeologist Howard Carter discovered an ancient Egyptian royal tomb, the first ever to be found in tact. It belonged to a little known pharaoh named Tutankhamun. This discovery…

Head Transplants (MCP Remastered)

Aug 11, 2025 30m

Originally released in Apr 24, 2017 with the title 'Getting Ahead in Life' Modern medicine seeks to find ways to ease the struggle for those affected by disease and disability. One of these that went…

The Salem Witch Trials - Afflicted & Accused

Jul 15, 2025 40m

Originally released for Patrons on Sep 26, 2024 In this episode, Hallie dives into the web of social factors that likely drove the Salem Witch trials. The bewitched girls, called the afflicted, were…

The History of Epilepsy

Jul 01, 2025 35m

Epilepsy is a neurological condition that causes seizures, but throughout history, it was thought to be caused by demonic possession, angry gods and evil spirits. In this episode we discuss what…

Changing Fortunes: A History of Highgate Cemetery

Jun 14, 2025 33m

Originally released for Patrons on Feb 13, 2023. "Highgate cemetery was one of the first large garden cemeteries built during the industrialization of London. Over the years it's had its ups and…

Buried Alive: Taphophobia & Safety Coffins

May 30, 2025 31m

Between the late 18th and early 20th century, the fear of premature burial was intense. This fear was spurred by both real incidents and magnification of the issue by newspapers and public interest…

Jack the Ripper: Evidence and Suspects

May 13, 2025 36m

This episode is part 2 of a 3-part series, originally published on May 18th 2023. "In this episode, we discuss the evidence from the Jack the Ripper case, including, letters, photos, and personal…

Anna Essinger: The Teacher Who Defied Hitler

Apr 24, 2025 37m

When you need a glimpse of hope in the most dire circumstances, there is Anna Essinger, a school teacher who was able to pull her whole school full of Jewish pupils out of Germany. Essinger taught…

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The Morbid Curiosity Podcast has published 100 episodes since May 2019, covering topics in History, Science.

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