Cabinet Of Curiosities Podcast: Recent Episodes
Sarah Troop
This elegant, historic inn located in California has served as a gambling parlor, brothel, speakeasy and was a favored place among early Hollywood celebrities. It is believed that some former guests of the hotel like the Glen Tavern so much, they have checked in for an eternal stay... Listen to The Glen Tavern Inn: Where the Past Comes Alive Host, Sarah, in the lobby of the Glen Tavern Inn with members of the American Paranormal Research Association __________ Top photo by Jeffrey Earle for the VC Star
This week's new episode reveals the "true story" behind Sam Ramis latest film, The Possession. Listen now to Episode 22 - The Dibbuk Box The Possession - Official site Jason Haxton's site The Book
A personal story from The Cabinet's own hostess, about a mysterious possession belonging to a Hollywood legend. Listen to "The Vile Vial" now!
The historic Stanley Hotel, in Estes Park, Colorado offers up a rich and fascinating history and provided the inspiration for one of the most iconic horror stories and films of all time - The Shining. Listen now!! - The Stanley Hotel: Of Cars and Kings By Shane Parker
This Valentine's Day we bring you a story containing one part vixen, one part teen sex slave and garnish it with some Grade A Crazy - listen to Bat Man now!
Dolly and Otto's story inspired two movies, the first was The Bliss Of Mrs. Blossom, starring Shirley Mac Laine and a favorite here at The Cabinet, Patricia Routledge. The second film was Man In The Attic, starring Neil Patrick Harris. Oh My. Yes, it's as hilarious as it seems. You really should watch the trailer.
Please join us to help needy animals and support independent filmmakers on Saturday, March 10th, 1012! We will be premiering a new visual episode of the Cabinet and enjoying all the other shorts, docs and movies in the lineup!
You can find all the info at our dear friend's and hosts California Paranormal Private Investigations website.
In January skies a myriad of stars hang cold in the night, but there too, are witches
Her red, red lips curved up into a smile of such beauty, such brilliance, such pure and perfect happiness that it would have frozen your blood in your veins to have seen it.
And the wind of the mountain pass howled about her triumphantly, as if in answer...as the children fled.
(adapted from Neil Gaiman's Stardust)
The first Cabinet episode of 2012, January - The Season Of The Witch is available now!
A Christmas tale of unrequited love, lies, jealously and...a ghost.
Episode 16 - The Christmas Spectre
The tragic tale of the Christmas Tree Ship.Episode 15 - The Christmas Tree ShipPainting by artist Eric ForsbergThe tradition and generosity of Captain Santa and The Christmas Tree Ship lives on each year through the efforts of non-profit charity Chicago's Christmas Ship . Chicago's boating community reenacts the arrival of the Rouse Simmons and distributes Christmas trees to deserving families that would not otherwise be able toenjoy a tree during the holiday season. Captain Schuenemann, centerElise Schuenemann
Episode 11 - An Unknown Compelling Force
- nine dead skiers, a missing tongue and traces of radiation = WTF?!
Listen To "An Unknown Complelling Force" - now!
Cow molestation, spontaneous fires and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle - The Fire Spook (although, I really wanted to call this episode "Old Macdonald Had A Farm, and on That Farm He Had a Spook!").
Listen now - The Fire Spook
Here is the first of our month long Creepmas-centric shows, He Sees You When You're Sleeping....
I do hope you've been good little boys and girls.
Listen to He Sees You When You're Sleeping... now!
Music from this podcast can be found on A Scary Little Christmas . Christmas With The Devil is a cover of the Spinal Tap song, by Judith Owen.
| | | From top left, clockwise: Mary Ellen McDonald; Dr. Walter Price; H.B. Whidden; Detective Carroll |
| | | The Macdonald farm |
| | | Curious visitors at the Macdonald farm | | | | |
Antigonish
*Yesterday, upon the stair,
I met a man who wasn’t there
He wasn’t there again today
I wish, I wish he’d go away...
When I came home last night at three The man was waiting there for me
But when I looked around the hall
I couldn’t see him there at all!
Go away, go away, don’t you come back any more!
Go away, go away, and please don’t slam the door... (slam!)
Last night I saw upon the stair A little man who wasn’t there
He wasn’t there again today
Oh, how I wish he’d go away*
- William Hughes Mearns
The first of our All Hallow's Read series, where the Cabinet offers up a creepy, fictional tale from some of our favorite authors in celebration of Halloween.
The Witch is a short story from Shirley Jackson, who Stephen King dubbed "The Godmother Of Horror." Although you probably do not recognize her name, you've likely read her story, The Lottery or experienced the far reaching influence of her book The Haunting Of Hill House. Disney's Imagineers were so taken by Hill House, they even worked a dramatic moment from the book into the Haunted Mansion ride.
Jackson certainly knew how to weave a spell with her words, it was said by many that "She used a broomstick as a pen." Most of her stories lull you into a sense of familiarity and coziness. That's when she hits you. Hard.
Jackson's interest in the supernatural and the occult was no secret - but she was secretive about it. Anyone who visited the family's house could see Jackson's collection of books, amulets, devices and various memorabilia. They always lived "in old strange houses, with lots of rooms, with attics that were cobwebby and strange. It was always an atmosphere in which things like poltergeists were very possible. There was a real Halloween atmosphere there, all the time." Said her son, Laurence.
Jackson isn't everyone's cup of tea - it takes a very special sort of person to appreciate her work. However, if you're here, this likely refers to you.
You can listen to our version of The Witch HERE
All Hallow's Read is a "new tradition" for Halloween, from one of my favorite authors, Neil Gaiman. Gaiman's proposal originates from this post, made just prior to Halloween of 2010. In it he says: "You know, there aren't enough traditions that involve giving books...I propose that, on Hallowe'en or during the week of Hallowe'en, we give each other scary books. Give children scary books they'll like and can handle. Give adults scary books they'll enjoy."
Now, I really like candy, but I like stories more. So, here at the Cabinet Of Curiosities we're going to put our own little spin on All Hallows Read by offering up a number of creepy and disquieting tales of our own. Think of it as our Halloween treat to you...or maybe we'll slip in a trick or two.
Stories about witches, ghosts, otherworldly monsters, written by the best - Shirley Jackson, maybe some Phillip K. Dick and even a classic tale for the whole family...
Fret not purists - regular episodes of the Cabinet will continue throughout the month as well.
The Cabinet's first offering for the Countdown To Halloween - Driving Miss Josephine. Poor Josephine...all she wanted to do was get out of the house.
Listen now - Driving Miss Josephine - Ep. 12
A mix featuring some of our favorite music from past episodes - Kate Bush, Bauhaus, Spires That In The Sunset Rise and more!
Sounds From The Cabinet
One of our favorite blogs featured an interview with your hostess, Sarah Troop and the Cabinet! Creepy LA combines two of the things we love most in this wide world, creepy stuff and our beloved city of Los Angeles.
Creepy LA Gets Curious
Photographs for the episode "An Unknown Compelling Force," examining the Dyatlov Pass Incident.
| | | Its all fun and games until someone loses their tongue... |
| | | On the way to "Mountain Of The Dead." |
| | | The search and rescue team find the skiers tents, cut open from the inside |
| | | Memorial for the nine |
The horrific tale of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire.
Yes, we're burning can you help us please?
Yes, we're begging, we're on bended knees
Oh, My Little Shirtwaist Fire.
Ep. 9 - Triangle Shirtwaist Fire
I wrote this story the month leading up the the 100 year anniversary in March, intending it to go public on the anniversary date - it is now May. I tried recording it a few times but could not get through it - it was just too difficult for me. I tell the story because I feel strongly, it should not be forgotten - nor should any of the people who endured it.
List of victims.
New show tomorrow on Conversations Through The Veil. I suggest you go out and buy yourself a handkerchief...you'll need it.