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The Morbid Curiosity Podcast

The Morbid Curiosity Podcast

The Morbid Curiosity Podcast 100 Episodes Aug 17, 2026

A history podcast for the morbidly curious, exploring topics like serial killers, ghosts, ancient remains, and obscure medical conditions. Each episode satisfies listeners' curiosity about dark and unusual aspects of history. Some episodes may not be suitable for children, with listener discretion advised.

Episodes

Introducing Fresh Hell: This Is The Saddest Show
Introducing Fresh Hell: This Is The Saddest Show Aug 17, 2026 01:06:03 Hello listeners, This week, The MCP would like to showcase another history podcast. Fresh Hell Podcast, hosted by Annie and Johanna, is an amazing deep dive history podcast focusing on the macabre. Like the MCP they focus on research and human stories, taking time to explore the historical context behind every topic they cover. They often focus on lesser-known stories, tangents of larger topics th
Plants That Light
Plants That Light Jul 5, 2026 30:21 Glowing plants and mushrooms are a staple of science fiction and fantasy environments, but did you know these fantastical elements are based on real organisms? This episode should be called glowing non-animal organisms but that doesn't really roll off the tongue. We discuss fungi, moss, algae and plants that glow, using bioluminescence and other unique mechanisms.
Escaping the Spanish Inquisition
Escaping the Spanish Inquisition May 29, 2026 33:16 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. During the Spanish Inquisition, an era of intense persecution of the Jewish communities of Europe, one woman was able to provide shelter and escape to hundreds of Jewish people fleeing persecution. Her na
The Bunyip
The Bunyip Apr 29, 2026 32:06 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 creature is the Bunyip, whose origins lie with multiple ancient oral traditions of Australian First Peoples. In this episode, we'll discuss these origins, the way the bunyip changed with the arrival of Euro
Body Farms
Body Farms Mar 30, 2026 32:28 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 decomposition. This research aids crime scene investigators and forensic anthropologists in determining cause and time of death, both of which can make or break a criminal case. Let's discuss how thes
The Myrtles Plantation
The Myrtles Plantation Feb 26, 2026 33:52 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! CW: Enslavement, violence, racism and murder.
Toxic Mushrooms
Toxic Mushrooms Jan 30, 2026 29:59 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 few of the most deadly mushrooms in the world. For patrons of the MCP, this episode is ad-free and extended. Join the MCP Patreon community
Krampus - The Christmas Demon
Krampus - The Christmas Demon Dec 18, 2025 26:59 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 traditions from across Europe. One of the ancient folkloric characters that has managed to survive by tooth and claw is Krampus. Lets talk about Krampus, the Christmas demon.  
The Valley of Headless Men
The Valley of Headless Men Nov 26, 2025 30:31 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 during the goldrush and while some suggest foul play, there is also talk of strange beasts and spirits in the valley. Let's explore these legends.
What's a Clyster? Obsolete Medical Terminology
What's a Clyster? Obsolete Medical Terminology Nov 9, 2025 32:01 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 disease, and fancy words for mundane conditions.
Dracula: The Myths That Made the Vampire
Dracula: The Myths That Made the Vampire Oct 28, 2025 31:44 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 evolve into the seductive creature of the night we know today. In this episode we examine that transition, as well as the origin and evolution of Dracula's vampiric powers.
Baba Yaga
Baba Yaga Oct 14, 2025 29:12 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 this episode, Hallie discusses her origins, the strange duality of her character, and shares several Baba Yaga folktales.'

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