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Explore the overlooked oddities that deserve a deep dive and the downright bizarre gems buried in the notebooks of journalists and friends Poppy Damon and Luke Jones. From each side of the Atlantic, Poppy in New York and Luke in London, they uncover the world’s strangest stories, from true crime to conspiracy theories and all the wonderfully weird in between. Every Tuesday, they take strange seriously.For more true crime podcasts, from weekly releases to series to binge, go to AlwaysTrueCrime.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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- 6 days ago29 min
The Cecil Hotel
Content warning: this episode discusses suicide, murder and sexual violence.Poppy tells the dark and mysterious story of the Cecil Hotel in downtown Los Angeles, a place with a decades-long history of suicides, murders and serial killers. From Elisa Lam’s disappearance and the viral elevator footage to the hotel’s connections to Richard Ramirez and Jack Unterweger, could the Cecil really be cursed?Plus, Luke tells a story about some of the world’s wealthiest drivers and their rather unconventional approach to parking tickets.Get in touch at strangely@alwaystruecrime.comNew episodes every Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago31 min
The Man Who Investigated UFOs
Luke tells the story of the British government’s UFO investigator, Nick Pope, who spent years looking into reports of unexplained objects in the sky. From a mysterious incident witnessed by police and military personnel to Britain’s own “Roswell”, some cases left even the sceptics struggling for answers.Plus, a stolen pair of vintage mandolins are mysteriously returned to a New Jersey music shop with one very strange apology in Poppy's amuse bouche.Get in touch at strangely@alwaystruecrime.comNew episodes every Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 weeks ago22 min
The Family That Adopted a Lie
Poppy and Luke investigate the strange case of a young girl who arrives at a Brazilian church claiming she has escaped an abusive home, and is taken in by a family who spend more than a year caring for her. But when the police finally come knocking, almost everything they thought they knew about her begins to unravel. Plus, builders in Belgium discover a hidden fortune in gold buried inside a wall… but who put it there, and why?Get in touch at strangely@alwaystruecrime.comNew episodes every Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 3 weeks ago26 min
The Satanic Panic
Luke tells the story of nine children removed from their homes on Orkney amid allegations of satanic ritual abuse. Plus, Polly tells the case of a Shake Shack employee, who allegedly robs his own workplace, locks his colleagues in a walk-in cooler… and turns up for his next shift.Warning: This episode discusses the murder of young children, suicide, postpartum psychosis, mental illness and graphic details of violence. Listener discretion is advised.Get in touch at strangely@alwaystruecrime.comNew episodes every Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Aug 18, 202633 min
The Clancy Trial
Warning: This episode discusses the murder of young children, suicide, postpartum psychosis, mental illness and graphic details of violence. Listener discretion is advised.Poppy tells the story of the Clancy trial, a deeply tragic case that has captivated America and sparked intense discussion online. Lindsay Clancy was accused of killing her three young children before attempting to take her own life, with her defence arguing that she was suffering from severe postpartum psychosis. As the trial unfolds, questions have emerged online about what happened that day and the events surrounding it.Plus, Luke tells the story of a North Carolina couple accused of attracting a huge flock of vultures to their neighbourhood…Get in touch at strangely@alwaystruecrime.comNew episodes every Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Aug 11, 202631 min
The eBay Hate Mail
Luke tells the story of Ina and David Steiner, who ran an e-commerce newsletter and became the targets of a campaign of harassment and intimidation carried out by employees of eBay.Plus, Poppy tells the story of an 82 year old woman who was trapped in her bathtub for nine days…Get in touch at strangely@alwaystruecrime.com New episodes every Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Aug 4, 202629 min
The Woman Who Faked Her Own Death
Poppy tells the story of Jack "Ziz" LaSota, the woman who disappeared at sea, resurfaced months later, and became the alleged leader of a cult linked to multiple murders across America.Plus, Luke explores the true stories of passengers and pilots who were partially sucked out of aircraft at 30,000 feet... and somehow survived.Get in touch at strangely@alwaystruecrime.com New episodes every Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jul 28, 202631 min
The Glamour Scam
Luke tells the story of serial scammer Ariana Rose, who spent years conning brides, posing as a luxury makeup artistPlus, Poppy brings the tale of Ed the Zebra, whose eight-day escape across Tennessee turned him into an internet sensationGet in touch at strangely@alwaystruecrime.com New episodes every Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
About Strangely
Explore the overlooked oddities that deserve a deep dive and the downright bizarre gems buried in the notebooks of journalists and friends Poppy Damon and Luke Jones. From each side of the Atlantic, Poppy in New York and Luke in London, they uncover the world’s strangest stories, from true crime to conspiracy theories and all the wonderfully weird in between. Every Tuesday, they take strange seriously.For more true crime podcasts, from weekly releases to series to binge, go to AlwaysTrueCrime.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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