Boozed and Confused dives into the topics you never knew existed. Join us every Monday to drink & discuss all things paranormal, conspiracy, mystery, and just plain weird.
Episodes
Nov 2, 2020
Nov 2, 2020
49 min
Warning: sex violence content throughout this week's episode.
Join Carolanne and Matt this week as they explore the disturbing story of NXIVM, an alleged self-help group that turned out to be a manipulative and deceptive sex trafficking cult. See what led to the 120 year prison sentence of the leader, Keith Raniere aka "Vanguard," and how his henchmen, Seagram heiress, Clare Bronfman and actress Allison Mack, lured over 100 unsuspecting women into this sex cult. This one gets heavy.
This week's booze of choice (trust us, you're gonna need a drink): Kinroo Blue
Sources:
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NXIVM
- Elle: https://www.elle.com/culture/celebrities/a27718913/nxivm-sex-cult-what-to-know/
- NXIVM's defunct website
Oct 26, 2020
Oct 26, 2020
32 min
A mere 200 years after the Salem Witch Trials, New Englanders were thrust back into fear and paranoia as families were consumed, withered away, and perished to an unknown presence. The cause? Vampires, of course! Grab a drink and come explore with us as we go down the rabbit hole of vampire hunting in 19th century New England. This week's booze of choice: Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA.
Sources:
- How Stuff Works: https://history.howstuffworks.com/history-vs-myth/new-england-vampire-panic.htm
- History.com: https://www.history.com/news/vampires-tuberculosis-consumption-new-england
Oct 19, 2020
Oct 19, 2020
57 min
When you think of famous haunted houses, some that come to mind might be Lizzie Borden, Amityville, or the Winchester. But the house we’re discussing today isn’t known specifically for its haunts. One of the most haunted houses in the US’s history hasn’t inspired horror movie series and doesn’t allow indoor ghost tours. This haunted house is located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
Grab a drink and join us this week as we talk about the ghosts that have been seen at the White House through history. This week's booze of choice: Guinness (yes, again).
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Oct 12, 2020
Oct 12, 2020
46 min
The Exorcist. The Conjuring. The Exorcism of Emily Rose. Horror films have always captured exorcisms and possessions that have been documented throughout history. The movies have gained popularity, but their full origin stories and inspiration are sometimes left behind.
Grab a drink and join us this week as we walk through nine disturbing cases of real-life exorcism and possession. Our booze of choice this week: Vista Bay. Thanks, Aldi.
Our LinkTree: linktr.ee/boozedandconfused
Source: https://the-line-up.com/demonic-possession-cases
Oct 5, 2020
Oct 5, 2020
55 min
McKamey Manor has been known as an "extreme haunted house" for years. When originally homed in San Diego, Russ McKamey (owner) employed "actors" who would subject the "guests" to physical assault (including whips, tasers, mouse traps), waterboarding, being bound and gagged, and psychological torture.
In recent years, Russ moved McKamey Manor to small town, rural Tennessee and no longer uses "actors". Though the location and the haunt has changed, is Russ able to escape the controversies that have surrounded the Manor?
Grab a drink and join us this week as we explore McKamey Manor and the controversies that have followed it across the country. Our booze of choice this week: Guinness.
Our LinkTree: linktr.ee/boozedandconfused
Sources:
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McKamey_Manor
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https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/oct/30/extreme-haunted-house-masochists-mckamey-manor
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- Documentary - "Haunters: the Art of the Scare".
- https://www.mckameymanor.com/
Sep 28, 2020
Sep 28, 2020
1hr 13 min
Ho No Hana. Suidlanders. The Family. Raelism.
Cults have lured members to follow their beliefs for centuries. Grab a drink and join us this week as we explore some of the strangest cults that gained popularity over the last 50 years, from foot fetishes to UFOs. Our booze of choice this week: Yuengling.
Our LinkTree: linktr.ee/boozedandconfused
Sources:
- Ho No Hana: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ho_No_Hana
- Suidlanders: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suidlanders
- The Family: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Family_(Australian_New_Age_group)
- Raelism: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ra%C3%ABlism
Sep 21, 2020
Sep 21, 2020
54 min
Political animatronics. Famous musicians. The Great Filter. What do these have in common? They're part of conspiracy theories that either make us laugh or give us the creeps.
Grab a drink and join us this week as we talk about these conspiracies involving Disney's Hall of Presidents, Katy Perry, Stevie Wonder, Lorde, and The Great Filter. Our booze of choice this week: Collar County Kolsch by Hickory Creek Brewing, 312 from Goose Island, and Yuengling by.. Yuengling?
Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/boozedandconfused
Sources:
- Disney's Animatronics: https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/12/19/571908581/disney-world-adds-trump-animatronic-figure-but-likeness-is-lacking
- Stevie Wonder: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=12293836
- Katy Perry: https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/katy-perry-really-jonbenet-ramsey-14167041
- Lorde: https://theconcourse.deadspin.com/lorde-is-at-least-40-years-old-according-to-my-researc-1792911424
- The Great Filter: https://youtu.be/UjtOGPJ0URM
Sep 14, 2020
Sep 14, 2020
40 min
May 1957. John and Florence Pollock tragically lost their two daughters to a car accident. The following year, Florence became pregnant with twins. After birth, things got a little strange. The girls would ask to play with toys they'd never seen… but had previously belonged to the deceased sisters. They'd have memories of places they'd never visited. One twin was born with the exact same birthmarks as one of the girls who had died.
Grab a drink and join us this week as we talk about the story of the Pollock Twins. Our booze of choice this week: good ol' fashioned coffee and Baileys (or Kahlua, if you're Matt and don't like the Aldi-brand Baileys).
Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/boozedandconfused
Sources:
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhpuvUiQ2xA
- https://www.historicmysteries.com/pollock-twins/
- http://www.theoccultmuseum.com/strange-case-pollock-twins-prove-reincarnation-real/
- https://medium.com/@joshuashawnmichaelhehe/the-curious-case-of-the-pollock-sisters-2ca9ddbe7a2e
- https://psi-encyclopedia.spr.ac.uk/articles/pollock-twins
Sep 7, 2020
Sep 7, 2020
49 min
We continue the mystery about time travel and John Titor in the second episode of a two-part release.
Imagine a reality where every decision you made created a separate universe. This week we explore the complexities of time travel and a possible (probable?) multi-verse and dive into the mysterious journey of time traveling soldier John Titor. Our booze of choice this week: Smithwick's Red Ale, Revolution Brewing Fist City, and Sam Adams Oktoberfest.
Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/boozedandconfused
Sources:
- johntitor.com
- psmag.com/environment/the-mystery-of-john-titor-hoax-or-time-traveler-57001
- thrillist.com/entertainment/nation/john-titor-time-traveler-predictions-story
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Titor
Sep 7, 2020
Sep 7, 2020
38 min
This week we talk about time travel and John Titor in the first episode of a two-part release.
Imagine a reality where every decision you made created a separate universe. This week we explore the complexities of time travel and a possible (probable?) multi-verse and dive into the mysterious journey of time traveling soldier John Titor. Our booze of choice this week: Smithwick's Red Ale and Revolution Brewing Fist City.
Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/boozedandconfused
Sources:
- johntitor.com
- psmag.com/environment/the-mystery-of-john-titor-hoax-or-time-traveler-57001
- thrillist.com/entertainment/nation/john-titor-time-traveler-predictions-story
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Titor