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by Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart
It’s a lighthearted nightmare in here, weirdos! Morbid is a true crime, creepy history and all things spooky podcast hosted by an autopsy technician and a hairstylist. Join us for a heavy dose of research with a dash of comedy thrown in for flavor.
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- Today1h 40m
July Bonus Episode: Digging Into Exhumed with Aaron Mahnke
For this month's bonus episode, we are joined by one of our favorite storytellers, Aaron Mahnke of Lore Podcast, to discuss his upcoming book Exhumed: Unearthing the History of the American Vampire. We discuss this fascinating book which dives into one of history's strangest rabbit holes: the New England vampire panic. We touch on the tragic story of Mercy Brown, corpse medicine, pseudoscience, folklore, and the very real fears that led ordinary people to do some truly diabolical things! Aaron shares the inspiration for the book, some unconventional home theft deterrents, and talks about his favorite moments from his incredible podcast! Preorder Exhumed: Unearthing the History of the American Vampire Purchase tickets to see Aaron Mahnke in conversation with Alaina Urquhart at the Wilbur in Boston on 8/4/26! Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash KelleyListener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra LallyListener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Yesterday45 min
Listener Tales 112: Vacation
Weirdos! Let's pack up the MORBID family station wagon and get ready to go on a little vacation! This time, Deb has found vacation tales that will have you freaked out AND cackling with laughter. OH! And these tales are BY you FOR you and ALL ABOUT YOU! So, buckle your seatbelt and hold onto your butts, friends! Check out the YOUTUBE version is packed with extra Nicholas footage! If you’ve got a listener tale please send it to Deb by emailing us at Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line, and if you share pictures, please let us know if we can share them with fellow weirdos! :) Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash KelleyListener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra LallyListener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 4 days agoconversational59 min5-min read
Lorena and John Wayne Bobbitt
The Morbid podcast dives into the infamous 1993 case of Lorena and John Bobbitt, a story that spiraled from domestic abuse and marital rape into national spectacle when Lorena severed John’s penis after years of physical, emotional, and sexual violence. What began as a tragic tale of survival became a media circus, reduced to punchlines and gender wars, overshadowing the real issues of domestic violence and trauma.
- 1 weeks agoconversational55 min6-min read
George Hassell: The Family Axeman
George Hassell, dubbed the 'family axeman,' was a serial killer in the early 20th century who murdered multiple families, including his own wife and stepchildren, in brutal fashion. His crimes, marked by manipulation, lies, and a chilling lack of remorse, culminated in a public trial and execution in the electric chair.
- 1 weeks agoconversational54 min5-min read
Phantom Stalkers: The Halifax Slasher and The Hammersmith Ghost
This episode of Morbid dives into two chilling tales of mass hysteria in British history: the Hammersmith Ghost panic of 1804, which ended in a tragic mistaken shooting, and the 1938 Halifax Slasher hoax, where public fear spiraled out of control due to fabricated attacks. Both stories highlight how fear, rumor, and groupthink can turn urban legends into deadly realities.
- 2 weeks agonarrative1h 41m8-min read
The Green River Killer - Gary Ridgway (Part 4)
This episode delivers a comprehensive and harrowing account of the Green River Killer case, culminating in the arrest and confession of Gary Ridgway, the most prolific serial killer in U.S. history at the time. The payoff comes not just in his capture, but in the emotional reckoning of victims’ families and the chilling details of his crimes, exposing decades of investigative failures, systemic misogyny, and the eventual triumph of forensic science.
- 2 weeks agoconversational1h 14m6-min read
The Green River Killer - Gary Ridgway (Part 3)
The podcast dives deep into the Green River Killer case, detailing a wave of gruesome discoveries in 1984, the task force's mounting frustration, and the bizarre yet chilling consultation with Ted Bundy, who offered surprisingly accurate insights while seeking a stay of execution. Despite the killer’s prolonged activity, the investigation struggled with jurisdictional issues, media scrutiny, and the challenge of identifying victims, many of whom were marginalized sex workers or runaways.
- 3 weeks agoconversational1h 10m6-min read
The Green River Killer - Gary Ridgway (Part 2)
The episode continues the harrowing story of the Green River Killer, Gary Ridgway, detailing the discovery of more victims, the failures of law enforcement to act on crucial leads, and the disturbing letter sent by the killer himself — all while highlighting the tragic marginalization of sex workers and the systemic failures that allowed a monster to kill unchecked for years.
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