Straight from the Suburbs: Recent Episodes
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Local mysteries are everywhere, suburbs included! Listen to Mo, a.k.a The Cryptkeeper, as he tackles suburban mysteries, unique people and eerie events that remains unsolved. Listen, you will be suburbanly mystified!
Well, it looks like the feature film "Oppenheimer" has won best picture at the Oscars. The Cryptkeeper would have paid more attention should the name of the film was changed to it's more specific moniker of "Ottawaheimer "! Ottawa is where the Nuclear story began. It's a forgotten history with a Secret Society twist that includes the Freemasons and Skull & Bones .....all with local Ottawa flavour! Let's set the esoteric record straight....no major international and earth changing decisions are made in office, it's all agreed upon in the shadows and occult powers of Secret Societies. Join the Cryptkeeper as he delves into the murky waters of not only the Ottawa River but the secret agreements between the Masonic Free Masons and Skull & Bones that have made Ottawa Canada the Atomic City!
What's old is new when is comes to esoterica. Picture it, Quebec....sorry...New France, circa 1660. You step off the boat after a harrowing trip overseas and join the newest residents of the French Colony. Only, you are not alone! Not included as passengers were the malevolent spirits that tagged along from the old country. They don't have passports but what they have is your soul! Join the Cryptkeeper for another local yet old occult mystery from before Canada was a country and when a young Barb Hallay set foot in modern day Quebec only to be taken prisoner by an un-holy possession. Was it a curse? Will the Nun's help? How about the Bishop? All this and more as the Cryptkeeper unravels the sordid affair that jumpstarted the infamous Witch Trials...and it all happened in our own backyard!
Ottawa is creepy enough, but wait until you get a load of what is going on in the outskirts! Aliens, UFO's, Witches, Government Conspiracies....all in your backyard....Welcome to Carp, Ontario! It's a beautiful place but you may not want to stay overnight, that's when the odd occurences begin. To guide us around this mysterious little town just outside of Ottawa, the Cryptkeeper has enlisted the services of his Ottawa Valley Whistleblower, Miss Marjie! Forget Julian Assange, Miss Marjie is the one spilling the secrets that dare not be mentioned outside of Carp. Together with Miss Marjie the Cryptkeeper will attempt to answer the age old question that has plagued the Ottawa Valley for decades.....What the Hell is going on in Carp!?
A stone's throw from Ottawa lies the small town of Clarendon, more or less now part of Shawville, Quebec. We have all driven past or through it but never suspected the evil that once was....and maybe still is! There once was a poltergeist, or was it a demon that terrorized the poor Dagg family lo those many years ago. This was no ordinary haunting, hurts abound along with dozens of witnesses! This demon spoke, he maimed but could he kill? Listen attentively as the Cryptkeeper takes those in the Crypt just across the Ottawa River to the town that has never been the same since the evil entity labelled as The Dagg Poltergeist came up from the depths of Hell to terrorize the neighborhood. This occurrence is creepy, scary and it happened just across the river.... you've been warned.... this one's a Hellraiser!
On Dec 21 the time is nigh to celebrate Yule! Included in Yule & before Saturnalia (Christmas) is the Winter Solstice! The shortest period of daylight and the longest night of the year, it makes for an esoterically spiritual day! The extended winter solstice darkness makes it the perfect opportunity to summon your inner Karl Jung and perform some shadow work, after all, without the calm quiet of Darkness, there would be no value in light. Furthermore, Ottawa's inner secrets can be revealed, starting at Parliament and it's Winter Solstice alignment, to which we have the Freemasons to thank! Join the Cryptkeeper as he tours you around Ottawa's occult beginnings and culminates with some Sigil magik instructions. So on Woden's (Odin) day...Wednesday (remember your Calendar is Pagan) Dec 21, celebrate the Winter Solstice and new beginnings by burning a Sigil, listen attentively to the instructions and also dive deep into the Parliament Hill Winter Solstice indicators, the Cryptkeeper is here to show you all the Winter Solstice mysteries of Ottawa, hidden in plain sight!
Happy Halloween from my dark heart, to yours! Tis the season of Samhain and no spooky season will be complete without an esoteric discussion of ghosts, local ghosts to be exact! Today in the Crypt, The Cryptkeeper welcomes Ms.Maureen and her decades of experience teaching at Ottawa's Gothic paranormal premier educational institute, Lisgar Collegiate. Deaths from all ages happened in Lisgar's hallowed halls and the hauntings have spilled over into the neighboring buildings. Ottawa's Ghosts are alive and well....so to speak...So, loyal listeners in the Crypt, before you go trick or treating, take a moment to listen to Ms.Maureen and educate yourself on Ottawa's paranormal past. Class is in session, today's topic: The Ghosts of Lisgar Collegiate.
Ottawa is a haunted city with many an old landmark. Most famous of them is the Chateau Laurier. Dignitaries, politicians, actors and many other "upper crust" society members have stayed there, lo these hundred years of the Chateau's existence. If you decide to stay there, they may have room available but rest assured that The Chateau is constantly packed.....with GHOSTS! Join the Cryptkeeper along with special guest, the one they called "Golden" as they dive into the spirits that haunt the oldest luxury hotel in Ottawa. You may check in, but you may never...check out.
Jonestown, Waco.....Montreal? Cults, Cults, Cults! Who knew that just down the road from the Ottawa Crypt existed a Cult so formidable that it spanned Canada and crossed the Atlantic Ocean into Europe. The Order of the Solar Temple (O.S.T) had pomp & circumstance, two charismatic leaders, esoteric Sun-God beliefs, murder/suicide and of course.....a promise of eternal life in the Star Sirius Galaxy! You know, typical life in Montreal! Come with the Cryptkeeper as he delves into the occult beliefs of the O.S.T and the vicious cycle of esoteric wonder that befell them. The ceremonies are secret, the occultism is feverish and the chance of your survival.....doubtful.
Old Country superstar Charlie Daniels once sang about the Devil coming down to Georgia....but have you ever heard about the Devil coming down to Renfrew County? Just outside of Ottawa, in a sleepy spot called Palmer Rapids, back in 1948...the Cryptkeeper hypothesizes that Beelzebub himself had a stranglehold on the Goglin family and tricked them into their demise. Fanatical, ex-communicated and spiritual are words that could describe the Goglin family but what happened to them became a possession of diabolical proportions. Follow the Cryptkeeper down the Madawaska river where not only the water is dark but what occurred that fateful day is even darker. For fear of drowning stemming from a decision not made by yourself is not your salvation but your demise. Put on your life jacket, you're gonna need it while you hear about the strange death of Violet Goglin.
The small town of Wilno, Ontario is harboring a dark secret....only the Wilno residents know the truth....Well...the Wilno residents & the Cryptkeeper! Joined in studio by his Paranormal Producer Wolfman Jackson, join the Cryptkeeper as he takes the lid off the proverbial coffin and allows the truth to bleed out! Wilno has a history, a dark history...an Occult history. It started almost 200 years ago in Eastern Europe and now is deadly settled in the Ontario Highlands near Ottawa. The walking un-dead have come a long way...be forewarned...they are close!
Ottawa Sleep Paralysis continues with the Frangione's! Part 1 was mind bending and the intertwined eeriness continues in Part 2. Danny & Melissa brave on in the Crypt as they listen to tales of living horror and contribute with a diabolical situation of their own. The conversation remains on it's dark trail into the subconscious of reality, a complex conjunction to say the least! If you have the courage to listen to the end, The Cryptkeeper makes a startling realization that surely will change the way you view yourself. Ladies & Gentlemen in the Crypt, let the Cryptkeeper tuck you in, good night, sweet dreams....it's dreadtime.
Season's greetings from the Crypt! What a wonderful time of year to gather....for safety! Because Krampus is coming to get you! From Germany to Canada, the Christmas Devil plays a major part of Christmas lore. Join The Cryptkeeper for an esoteric ride into the darkness that once was Christmas. This investigation will dive cloven feet first into a Christmas tradition like no other, a tradition so wrapped in opposite it will leave you questioning the true meaning of Christmas. Listen until the end where my paranormal producer, Wolfman Jackson, will regale you with a Cryptic Christmas Krampus Carol so dark you will need more lights on your Tannenbaum to light your way! Merry Krampus!
When you go to sleep you expect sweet dreams. What happens if instead of beautiful fantasy you get wide awake nightmares! What lurks in the darkness when you fall asleep? You can't tell if it's true or dream! All you know is that you have entered a commonality with people around the world who have been visited by a horrific variety of sleep demons or heard that same creepy tri-tone that conjures despair. The Cryptkeeper welcomes into the Crypt The Frangione family, Danny & Melissa who will share their shadowy incubus tales of horror and listen attentively to first hand experiences, both Canadian and Internationally, about he who stares and what lurks in the shadows. Esoteric Fiends, The Cryptkeeper welcomes you to Part 1 of Ottawa Sleep Paralysis.
The Cryptkeeper loves Halloween! Nothing beats lighting candles, honouring the dead, putting up spooky decorations and creeping it real! But how did this scary holiday come to be? Spoiler alert! Halloween derives from Samhain (Sow-win). Listen attentively as the Cryptkeeper explains the ancient Celtic ritual and all that it encompasses including it's connection to the Ottawa Valley. Follow along and discover how Samhain become Halloween! As a special treat, listen to the end of the podcast as the Cryptkeeper presents an esoteric friend with a Halloween treat for all in the Crypt! So set the mood, turn out the lights, light a candle, sit back, relax and listen to the Straight From The Suburbs Halloween Spooktacular! Happy Halloween!.....or dare I say "Blessed Samhain"!
"Return of the Mack!" That's right, from a blurb from the last podcast to his own esoteric episode, Mackenzie King and all his Occult practices come full force, from beyond the veil and into the Crypt! His personal diary is diagnosed and his innermost mystic musings are brought into the dimension of the living by your macabre host...The Cryptkeeper! From Kingsmere to Laurier House, no Ouija Board will be left unturned. Sit back, relax and enjoy the un-seen life of Mackenzie King...Canada's Paranormal Prime Minister.
The final episode at the haunted Rolston House in Metcalfe finds the Cryptkeeper still together with his Macabre Panel of guests. The living souls in the house are 4 but who knows how many lost souls linger about at the Rolston House. The mystery of the paranormal activity remains in constant discussion and then takes an occult political turn near the end of the session. Don't be yellow (you'll understand later), continue to listen to the Rolston House Haunting as it makes its creepy conclusion, although the spiritual activity continues.
The ghosts of Rolston House from Episode 1 have made a crossover to Episode 2!...Not once but twice....maybe thrice, stay tuned! The Cryptkeeper keeps the ghostly conversation going with his paranormal panel all the while still remaining in the haunted Rolston House. This time, The Crypt has been blessed with additional sounds and production value by Producer extraordinaire "Wolfman Jackson". Listen for the creepy introduction and sounds that make this episode even more malevolent. Major thanks to Wolfman Jackson, getting used to his Lupin form took him a while but he's ok nowwww! Like a corpse in a coffin, this episode is one that my macabre listeners are really going to.... dig!
Welcome to Metcalfe! The paranormal capital of Canada? What happened to Ottawa? Join the Cryptkeeper in the premiere episode of the Straight from the Suburbs podcast Season 2! This time, the Cryptkeeper is not alone, he has a team of like minded individuals who join him , offsite, outside of the "Superhero Studios", this time within the spirit realm! This episode started as one but grew into three! Stay tuned for weekly episodes that conclude that something mysterious is afoot within the paranormal study...right in your backyard! Welcome to the Crypt!
Join the Cryptkeeper on a trip back to the 'Tick where another creepy occurrence took place! Who knows what is lurking in the tall trees between local villages, I'll tell you one thing...you don't want to encounter it! The Crypkeeper even talks about a personal, similar occurrence (just don't tell Mrs.Cryptkeeper). Season 1 of the Straight From The Suburbs podcast comes to a creepy end with a shadowed, unwanted meeting that ends with a bang! Hold on, it's gonna be a bumpy and macabre ride!
NON MUSIC EPISODE- Look up in the air! Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No...it's an Angel!....or was it? This mystery flyer appeared one autumn day and has mystified local Ottawa residents ever since....but what exactly did they see? Join the Cryptkeeper as he presents some options...of Biblical proportions! Sometimes Angels aren't what you think...most people want to bask in their Angelic glow but sometimes the basking can turn dark! Everything depends on who has flown down from Heaven...or flew up from Hell.
NON MUSIC EPISODE-We've made it to the Summer Solstice! The longest and most beautiful day of the year! So this year, don't be like the thousands of people that go to Stonehenge to witness the Summer Solstice glory, come to Ottawa! Where an internationally known and equally mysterious architect designed Ottawa's old City Hall with Pyramids that align with the Solstice. Litha (Wiccan or Neopagan) for Solstice is showcasing the longest day of the year, come with the Cryptkeeper (Mo) as he concludes the Summer Solstice Series and explains the mystery of Ottawa's Solstice Pyramids.
NON MUSIC EPISODE-It takes 3 to conspire, add 1 more for a mystery! Who, What, When & Why!?? All these questions will be brought to your attention along with some sacred geometry surely to intrigue and keep you wondering..."Why is Ottawa so mysterious?" The Summer Solstice is around the corner and there is no place like home when it comes to a perfect place to view the beauty that is the Solstice Sun. Come with the Cryptkeeper as he solars up and tells you of a Solstice Monument no doubt you have walked over countless time and how it lines up with a mysterious Templar....all hidden in plain sight!
NON MUSIC EPISODE- Serpent representation for solstice connection found all over the world and now here in the Ottawa area! Since Biblical times, the Sun and the Serpent have always been connected, The Morningstar and The Serpent of Eden just to name a few. Local ancient ones needed a representation of them both and mysteriously built an equinoxical serpentine monument in the Ottawa area. Hidden in plain sight, but now cut off from society. Why? Join the Cryptkeeper as he falls from grace and rides the snake to solstice enlightenment. Who knows, with your help, he may even solve an archaeo-astronomical mystery in the process.
NON MUSIC EPISODE-Hidden in plain sight, numerous mysteries are right in your face and yet invisible to the eye! Could Ottawa be a hub for Equinox celebrations? The Cryptkeeper says YES! Following along on a 4 part series surrounding the celestial evidence of Ottawa's galactic past and how it has been represented in modern times. Accept the universe and all it's mysteries as it is never late, never strays and always remains...visible.
NON MUSIC EPISODE- Hauntings and tragedies all undertones of the beautiful shoreline scenery of Constance Bay. Join the Cryptkeeper as he tours the jinxed house of Crown Point and you'll discover that underneath it all a Dybbuk may be to blame. Caution to all; tragedy ahead! I hope you are all in good health and ready to exercise whatever may be released.
NON MUSIC EPISODE- Magik, Mysticism, Witchcraft? Where am I ? Sleepy Hollow? Nope, you're in Plum Hollow! Ottawa's own, Lil'Salem! Join Mo as he explores the dark occult history that is Ottawa and the colourful characters that were borne from it. You will be fascinated, you will be amazed, you will be...put under a spell!
NON MUSIC EPISODE-Lost love, a tragic accident, ghostly apparitions all using the backdrop of a quaint village...It may sound like a story that you would hear around a roaring campfire but it happened right here in the Suburbs...well just past the suburbs. Join Mo as he recounts what happened at Watson's Mill in 1861 when young love turned into tragedy and all that remains is a roaming spirit unable to move on.
Beautiful scenery, lush greenery, inspired buildings, peaceful atmosphere...what a city Ottawa is! Who would ever think it has a dark past of forced separation, ramshackle building and infested unsecured isolation! This can't be the same city! Oh, but it is! All that glitters is not gold! Join Mo as he takes you back to a point in time where Ottawa was not what it seems. Follow him across Virus Bridge to Quarantine Island were the unfortunately afflicted lived out the rest of their days in squalor. Stay alert and healthy because during these modern times, maybe history will be repeated.
NON MUSIC EPISODE-Secret research base, unexplained light, UFO's, USO'S?! What is going on? Where is this? For years the Ottawa River has been so commonplace that people don't think twice about it....but if you look closely...you may see something that will leave you mystified! Come along with Mo as he acts as Boat Captain and takes you on a mysterious river boat cruise. He'll show you the sights and the sounds, you provide the belief!
NON MUSIC EPISODE-Comin' straight from the suburbs! You host Mo...(is he the Cryptkeeper?) will take you down a local suburban mystery during his initial foray into the unknown. Listen attentively as he discusses the ins and outs of what happened during that fateful morning in February 2015. Mo has his research ready and is letting loose on a suburban mystery with a possible international beginning!