Episodes
Sunday Jul 25, 2021
41: Dudley Dursley & The Devil in Wisconsin | Paranormal
Sunday Jul 25, 2021
Sunday Jul 25, 2021
Welcome to Episode 41 - a spooky paranormal episode!
Elizabeth explores two haunted ghost towns in the US: Dudleytown, Connecticut, and Cahawba, Alabama. Is there an otherworldly connection among Dudleytown's mysterious deaths, or are they just coincidence? Are the ghost stories real, or did someone invent them? What about the glowing orbs seen in Cahawba's streets?
Margot takes us to a house in Wisconsin with an unusual haunted object. Who is the witch that mysteriously torments the family's children? Why are some objects haunted and not others? Learn more about this terrifying ordeal and let us know your thoughts by sending us an email at theinsomniareport@gmail.com.
Thanks for listening, and tune in next week for a classroom episode. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, and don't forget to subscribe and give us a rating on your favorite podcast streaming site.
Stay sleepy!
EPISODE CONTENT WARNINGS: mentions of slavery, ghosts
Sunday Jul 18, 2021
40: The Seven Horcruxes of the Apocalypse & Ötzi Daisy! | Wildcard
Sunday Jul 18, 2021
Sunday Jul 18, 2021
Hey, wow! Welcome to episode 40, Sleepyheads! Thanks for tuning in for this week's episode.
Margot tells us about some end of the world theories. We will learn about The 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse, The Doomsday Clock, and what Stephen Hawkings had to say about the fate of our universe.
You'll want your mummy for this next one; Elizabeth shares some stories of fascinating corpses from around the world. They have been preserved so well scientists can learn more about the lives they lived many, many moons ago.
Stay sleepy, spooky, safe, and don't forget to sage. Join us next time for another paranormal tale!
Sunday Jul 11, 2021
39: A Bear Footprint & Maisie's Family Tragedy | True Crime
Sunday Jul 11, 2021
Sunday Jul 11, 2021
Welcome to Episode 39! In this true crime episode, Elizabeth and Margot take on mysterious unsolved murders.
Elizabeth describes the murder of Jack Wheeler, an accomplished government employee whose body was discovered in a landfill in 2010. His erratic actions beforehand raise many questions - was he being followed? Was he in the midst of a mental health crisis? Was his death a murder, an accident, or something else?
Margot tells the story of the disappearance of the Jamison family, whose truck and dog were found in rural Oklahoma in 2009, but the family was nowhere to be seen. It was years later that their remains were discovered - but what happened to them? Was it a drug deal gone wrong, suicide, or something paranormal?
Thanks for listening, and tune in next week for a wild card episode. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, and email us at theinsomniareport@gmail.com to submit a Listener Report, suggest topics for future episodes, or to just say hi! Don't forget to subscribe and give us a rating on your favorite podcast streaming site.
Stay sleepy!
EPISODE CONTENT WARNINGS: murder, mental illness, mentions of drug use and suicide, cults
Saturday Jul 03, 2021
38: Mr. Roger's Prison & Mafia Mixologists | Classroom Report
Saturday Jul 03, 2021
Saturday Jul 03, 2021
Hey Sleepyheads, u up? Class is in session as we are back with another classroom report.
Margot tells us about Halden Prison, a maximum security facility in Norway that has a different way of working with their inmates which focuses on rehabilitation.
Elizabeth then tells us about the Stonewall Riots of 1969 and how it was the event to kick off LGBTQ+ movements across the world.
Stay sleepy and spooky, be sure to wish Elizabeth a very happy birthday, and follow us on social media.
Suicide hotline: 1800-273-8255
Learn more about Margot's topic:
- New York Times Article
- Video: How Norway's Prisons Are Different From America's - Now This
- Documentary: Where to invade next (2015) Michael Moore
- Video: How Norway Designed A More Humane Prison - Vox
Support LGBTQ+ Non-Profits:
Email us- we'd love to hear from you: theinsomniareport@gmail.com
See you next week for another round of True Crime!
Saturday Jun 26, 2021
37: It Was Justified & The Sad Boi Arsonist | Paranormal
Saturday Jun 26, 2021
Saturday Jun 26, 2021
Good morning, good day and good evening spooky friends (and goodnight). Welcome to episode 37 (for real this time). This week Elizabeth takes us to Monticello, Arkansas (or is it Ar-Kan-SAS?) for a truly chilling tale of a sad love story in a grand Victorian home haunted by a woman named Ladell Allen, who simply likes it there. Next, Margot walks us through a haunted art gallery featuring some haunted and cursed works of art.
To find out more about the Allen House and Ladell's story, check out to the podcast "Spooked" episode "Lost in Time, Love Letters". HIGHLY Recommended.
Check out the paintings mentioned:
- The Anguished Man, Unknown
- Bernardo de Galvez
- Woman of the Rain, Svetlana Telets
- The Hands Resist Him (AKA Haunted eBay Painting), Bill Stoneham
- The Crying Boy, Giovanni Bragolin (Bruno Amarillo)
- Goodbye Pogo, John Wayne Gacy
- The Dead Mother, Edvard Munch
Stay sleepy and spooky and we'll catch ya next time when class is in session!
*TRIGGER WARNING* this episode contains topics of suicide - the national suicide hotline is 800-273-8255.
Listener's discretion is advised
Sunday Jun 20, 2021
36: The Heart of a Pug & Getting Rich on Religion | Wildcard
Sunday Jun 20, 2021
Sunday Jun 20, 2021
Welcome, friends, to Episode 36! (In the episode, we say it's Episode 37, but we stand corrected! We are so excited for the next one that we got ahead of ourselves.)
In this wild card episode, Margot tells the story of "silent twins" Jennifer and June Gibbons, raising questions like, "can twins be telepathic?" and examining the long-term, often tragic effects of institutionalization.
Elizabeth peeks into the wild, awful world of Scientology, from its origins to its influence in the world today. Learn more about the organization's war with the IRS, its celebrity supporters, and its abusive indoctrination tactics.
Thanks for listening, and tune in next week for a paranormal episode. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, and email us at theinsomniareport@gmail.com to submit a Listener Report, suggest topics for future episodes, or to just say hi! Don't forget to subscribe and give us a rating on your favorite podcast streaming site.
Stay sleepy!
EPISODE CONTENT WARNINGS: mental illness, racism, bullying, death, suicide attempts, cults, spousal and religious abuse, violence
Saturday Jun 12, 2021
35: Murdered In Cold Pizza & The Florida Man and His Cam (Girl) | True Crime
Saturday Jun 12, 2021
Saturday Jun 12, 2021
Good morning, good day, good evening, and Goodnight Sleepyheads! Your favorite Chi-Town roomies are back for another true crime.
Today, Elizabeth tells us the tragic case of the Washington D.C. Mansion Murders, where the evidence is to be found in some leftover pizza crusts.
Next, Margot shares the case of the Amato family, where one man's internet obsession turns deadly.
It's a heavy one, friends, so please as always note this episode is for mature audiences only - listeners discretion is advised.
- Addiction Hotline 1(800) 662-4357
- Suicide Hotline 1 (800) 273-8255
- Domestic Abuse Hotline 1 (800) 799-7233
We will see you next week for another Wildcard episode.
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Sunday Jun 06, 2021
Sunday Jun 06, 2021
Welcome to Episode 34, where we cover things we wish we learned in school.
Margot dives into the eccentricities of the Victoria Era: How did people live, enjoy life, and fraternize with each other? Listen to learn about Victorians' obsession with death, taxidermy, and unintentionally poisoning themselves, and to hear the fascinating story of the invention of Corn Flakes. Their origin story is probably not what you think it is.
Elizabeth looks into the cultural genocide of indigenous peoples by the US government through the Indian Boarding School system. What were these schools, and why did the government fund them? What are the lasting impacts on Native cultures today? Scroll down to learn more about ways you can support Native communities.
Thanks for listening, and tune in next week for a true crime episode. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, and email us at theinsomniareport@gmail.com to submit a Listener Report, suggest topics for future episodes, or just say hi! Don't forget to subscribe and give us a rating on your favorite podcast streaming site.
Stay sleepy!
EPISODE CONTENT WARNINGS: animal death, taxidermy, mentions of sex, discussion of the abuse and murder of indigenous children and genocide of indigenous peoples in the Americas
Native organizations to support:
- 7 Native American Organizations to Donate To
- Top Native American Charities on Charity Navigator
Sources for more information on Indian Boarding Schools:
The Carlisle Indian School Project
Understanding the Origin of American Indian Boarding Schools - PBS
American Indian Boarding Schools Haunt Many - NPR
Why so many children died at Indian residential schools - Vancouver Sun
The Carlisle Indian Industrial School: Assimilation with Education after the Indian Wars
The U.S. has spent more money erasing Native languages than saving them - High Country News
Sunday May 30, 2021
33: State Travel Hopscotch & I Am David Burnes | Paranormal
Sunday May 30, 2021
Sunday May 30, 2021
Welcome to 33 Sleepy Heads!
Today Elizabeth tells us about The Driskill Hotel. If you are a fan of creepy paintings that seem to watch you and the smell of cigar smoke, look no further for your next stay while in in Austin, TX.
Next, Margot tells us about the haunted history of the White House where there are cats, Lincoln, Lincoln with cats, and demon cats (among other things)
Thanks for tuning in, we really appreciate it! Please join us next week for another classroom report and we would appreciate it if you would like, share and subscribe.
Stay spooky and sleepy!
Sunday May 23, 2021
Sunday May 23, 2021
Welcome to Episode 32!
In this wildcard episode, Margot keeps the theme of Mental Health Awareness Month by exploring the psychology behind failure: what it is, how to deal with it, and how it can actually improve your life and wellbeing. Did you know Michael Jordan was cut from his high school basketball team? Failure is common, and it's okay!
Elizabeth tells the tale of one of Canada's biggest heists...of maple syrup! Learn more about the history of this liquid gold, the legal cartel fixing its prices, and the conflicts that surround it: theft, arson, black market sales, and court battles. Plus, Elizabeth and Margot express how much they really, really like maple syrup.
Thanks for listening, and tune in next week for a paranormal episode. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, and email us at theinsomniareport@gmail.com to submit a Listener Report, to tell us about your failures, or to talk about your favorite way to eat maple syrup. Don't forget to subscribe and give us a rating on your favorite podcast streaming site.
Stay sleepy!
Check out Dirty Money on Netflix to learn more about the Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist.