21 APR 2024 · On this episode of the Cousins Weird Podcast, join us as we delve into the bizarre world of terrible trends with a spotlight on the infamous Gun-Powered Mouse Trap! Listen as we explore one of the most mind-boggling contraptions ever conceived. So grab your headphones and prepare to cringe at this terrible trend. Find us linktr.ee/thecousinsweird Email us thecousinsweird@gmail.co Support us patreon.com/thecousinsweird Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun-powered_mousetrap We Did That By Sophie Stirling Music from Upbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/friendly-ghost License code: bLZ5ZUHQLWV7IN6XH

14 APR 2024 · Explore the chilling tale of Japan's infamous slit-mouthed woman, rumored to roam the streets with a haunting question: 'Am I beautiful?' Where it seems no answer you give will be right! Find us Linktr.ee/thecousinsweird Email us thecousinsweird@gmail.com Support us thecousinsweird@gmail.com Sources: https://www.seisen.com/student-life/seisen-post/features/~board/seisen-post/post/urban-legend-of-the-slit-mouthed-woman https://friendofthedark.wordpress.com/2018/11/23/kuchisake-onna-the-japanese-slit-mouthed-woman/ https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/science-mysteries/kuchisake-onna.html https://vocal.media/horror/kuchisake-onna-ez8mvz0xw1 Music from Upbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/friendly-ghost License code: bLZ5ZUHQLWV7IN6XH

11 APR 2024 · Dive into the world of moonshiners who embrace a rather unconventional trend: using "Heifer Heels" as a disguise for their illicit activities. Join us as we uncover the hilarious story behind this peculiar fad. Find us linktr.ee/thecousinsweird Email us Thecousinsweird@gmail.com Support us patreon.com/thecousinsweird Sources: https://rarehistoricalphotos.com/cow-shoes-prohibition-1924/ https://www.hhhistory.com/2023/06/hooves-and-heels.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prohibition_in_the_United_States Music from Upbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/friendly-ghost License code: bLZ5ZUHQLWV7IN6XH

8 APR 2024 · In this episode, your favorite cousins uncover the mysteries surrounding Brunswick Springs, VT. Once revered by the Abenaki indigenous people for its healing waters, the stream became cursed as a result of greed and corruption. Greedy businessmen's future attempts to profit from the land led to disastrous consequences, with hotels burning down and one swallowed by the stream. We delve into the effects of colonization on the Abenaki people and the power of Brunswick Spring's healing waters. Find us Linktr.ee/thecousinsweird Email us thecousinsweird@gmail.com Support us Patreon.com/thecousinsweird Sources: https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/vermont/cursed-spring-vt/ https://www.historicmysteries.com/unexplained-mysteries/brunswick-springs/3 https://obscurevermont.com/the-mysteries-of-the-brunswick-springs/ https://conspiracytheories.in/brunswick-springs-in-vermont-cursed/ https://evanhike.blogspot.com/2019/06/brunswick-springs-world-of-mystery.html https://headyvermont.com/2020/10/12/as-abenaki-bills-pass-a-look-at-where-vermonts-indigenous-tribes-stand/ Music from Upbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/friendly-ghost License code: bLZ5ZUHQLWV7IN6XH

25 MAR 2024 · Join us as we delve into the fascinating story of the Fox Sisters, the pioneers of American spiritualism! From mysterious rappings to grand séances, discover how Margaret, Kate, and Leah Fox captivated the nation with their supernatural abilities. From their humble beginnings to their astonishing rise to fame and finally to demise. This episode is filled with seances, spirits and skeptisism. So, grab your crystal ball, light a candle, and tune in! With special guest co-host Richard, the husband weird! Find us Linktr.ee/thecousinsweird Email us thecousinsweird@gmail.com Support us patreon.com/thecousinsweird Sources https://www.britannica.com/biography/Margaret-Fox-and-Catherine-Fox https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-fox-sisters-rochester-new-york https://www.historynet.com/the-fox-sisters-spiritualisms-unlikely-founders/ https://headstuff.org/culture/history/fox-sisters-birth-spiritualism/\ https://www.salon.com/2015/09/14/the_sisters_who_founded_spiritualism_and_punkd_america_partner/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fox_sisters https://www.history.com/news/ghost-hoax-spiritualism-fox-sisters https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-fox-sisters-and-the-rap-on-spiritualism-99663697/ Music from Upbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/friendly-ghost License code: bLZ5ZUHQLWV7IN6XH

13 MAR 2024 · In this episode we focus on some of the more famous haunted covered bridges in the US. We uncover spine-chilling tales of ghostly apparitions, mysterious sounds, and the haunted history that lingers within these iconic structures. Join us as we explore the paranormal stories that surround these bridges that will send shivers down your spine. Find us: Linktr.ee/thecousinsweird Email us: thecousinsweird@gmail.com Support us: Patreon.com/thecousinsweird Sources: https://www.livescience.com/55945-most-haunted-places-in-the-united-states.html https://www.vermonter.com/emilys-bridge-ghost/ https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/pennsylvania/sachs-covered-bridge-pa/ https://listverse.com/2016/06/14/10-haunted-bridges/ https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/iowa/haunted-covered-bridge-in-ia-2/ https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/georgia/stovall-bridge-ga/ https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/maryland/haunted-jericho-covered-bridge-md/https://ghostlandia.media/2022/09/16/ghost-to-coast-marylands-jericho-covered-bridge/ https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/van-sant-crybaby-bridge Music from Upbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/friendly-ghost License code: bLZ5ZUHQLWV7IN6XH

8 MAR 2024 · Embark on this journey back to the Renaissance era, where an Italian barber-surgeon pioneered the art of nose reconstruction surgery. In a time when Syphilis ran rampant, dignity hung in the balance, and noses were at stake! Brace yourself for this episode featuring arm flaps, nasal stumps, and medieval arm splints. This quick and cringe-worthy episode promises to leave you with a newfound appreciation for the marvels of modern medicine. Find us Linktr.ee/thecousinsweird Email us thecousinsweird@gmail.com Support us patreon.com/thecousinsweird Sources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6382240/#:~:text=Branca%20carried%20out%20a%20method,lifted%20from%20the%20patient's%20arm. Music from Upbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/friendly-ghost License code: bLZ5ZUHQLWV7IN6XH

4 MAR 2024 · Unravel the Dyatlov Pass Incident with us in Part 2! From logical explanations to the downright bizarre, we explore the theories behind that mysterious night. Which theory do you agree with? Find us Linktr.ee/thecousinsweird Email us thecousinsweird@gmail.com Support us Patreon.com/thecousinsweird Sources: https://www.history.com/news/dyatlov-pass-incident-soviet-hiker-death-mystery https://www.thevintagenews.com/2018/10/15/mountain-of-the-dead/ https://allthatsinteresting.com/dyatlov-pass-incident https://allthatsinteresting.com/missing-dyatlov-pass-tourists https://allthatsinteresting.com/dyatlov-pass-photos https://www.vox.com/2021/4/5/22368032/dyatlov-pass-incident-solved-theory-avalanche https://www.snopes.com/news/2017/12/28/dyatlov-pass-incident/ Music from Upbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/friendly-ghost License code: bLZ5ZUHQLWV7IN6XH

1 MAR 2024 · Step back in time with us to the 1904 Olympics. Forget modern energy drinks; discover how an Olympic runner opted for a potent mix of strychnine, egg whites, and brandy to gain a competitive edge. The coaches believed in anything but water to propel their athletes to victory. Now that's a Toxic Energy drink! Find us Linktr.ee/thecousinsweird Email us thecousinsweird@gmail.com Support us Patreon.com/thecousinsweird Sources: Quackery: A Brief History of the Worst Way to cure Everthing by; Lydia Kand MD and Nate Pederson https://www.theguardian.com/science/blog/2016/jul/21/the-cocktail-of-poison-and-brandy-that-led-to-olympic-gold-strychnine https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strychnine Music from Upbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/friendly-ghost License code: bLZ5ZUHQLWV7IN6XH

27 FEB 2024 · Explore the eerie events that unfolded in the Ural Mountains in 1959, as a group of experienced hikers met a mysterious and tragic end. Part one we Join we delve into the strange circumstances and unanswered questions surrounding this case! Find us Linktr.ee/thecousinsweird Email us thecousinsweird@gmail.com Support us Patreon.com/thecousinsweird Sources: https://www.history.com/news/dyatlov-pass-incident-soviet-hiker-death-mystery https://www.thevintagenews.com/2018/10/15/mountain-of-the-dead/ https://allthatsinteresting.com/dyatlov-pass-incident https://allthatsinteresting.com/missing-dyatlov-pass-tourists https://allthatsinteresting.com/dyatlov-pass-photos https://www.vox.com/2021/4/5/22368032/dyatlov-pass-incident-solved-theory-avalanche https://www.snopes.com/news/2017/12/28/dyatlov-pass-incident/ Music from Upbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/friendly-ghost License code: bLZ5ZUHQLWV7IN6XH