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"Do you guys ever think about dying?" Why, yes, just all day every day. Turns out, only 11 percent of the population is as obsessed with mortality as we are, but we know you're on the same page, Coven. No one can truly say what happens after you die, but a select few have an idea. Near Death Experiences have captivated the minds of supernatural and scientific alike for years. Some say it's the brain's way of coping before its demise, others think it's a look into the afterlife. (We're obviously here for the magic.) This week, we're going to hear from six different people who came close to death and lived to tell the tale. We'll talk to an EMT who gets a gut feeling when someone isn't going to make it. We'll hear from a young woman who was nearly paralyzed in a rodeo accident. And we'll talk to our dear friend Katie who nearly died in a head-on collision, but someone in the car told her to turn the wheel. Was it an angel? Spirit guide? Intuition? Who can really say? Tune in to decide for yourself. Happy Haunting! 

Greetings, love beings! Your time to ascend has arrived. At least, that’s what Mother God would have you believe. Her real name was Amy Carlson, and her life’s work was dreaming up the infamous cult Love Has Won and convincing folks to follow her. (The only cult we’d follow is the cult of Ryan Gosling, but it seems not everyone is as discerning.) Amy believed she’d been reincarnated 574 times and was, in fact, Jesus Christ. She said celebrities like Robin Williams were a part of a “Galactic A Team” helping guide her into a 5D world. It was her job to bring 144,000 souls with her. Unfortunately, alcohol, drugs and one too many doses of colloidal silver made Amy bitter and angry, and the macho meth head she called “Father God” didn’t help matters. At the end of her days, Amy was a blue, lifeless skeleton. But was her mission successful? And did Robin Williams beam her up in his UFO? You’ll have to tune in to find out. Happy Haunting!

Spooky season is synonymous with fall, but it turns out the spookiest time of all was the summer of 1692 in Salem, Massachusetts. New England was plagued with division everywhere you turned - natives and colonists were battling one another, smallpox was killing people left and right, and Salem itself was forming two distinct identities. So it came as no surprise when Reverend Samuel Parris claimed the devil was out to get him and his entire congregation. Soon thereafter, young women began exhibiting strange behaviors - barking, writhing in pain, seeing things that weren't there. When conventional medicine failed to heal them, they blamed it on the "Evil Hand." In turn, hundreds of people were wrongfully accused of witchcraft, and 19 innocent men and women faced execution. What caused the initial outbursts? And what happened to those who made up such tall tales? Were there any actual witches involved? Tune in to learn all about the infamous trials that became one of our nation's first government coverups. Spoiler alert : humans are the true ghouls at the heart of this story - aren't they always? Happy haunting! 

It's been a minute, but don't think we've forgotten about our tried and true Spooky Hours! You know, the episodes where we're running short on time and have to whip up something really quick? Well, they're back! Just in time for the official start of spooky season, we're treating you with some seriously scary ghost stories. No tricks here! These are all true... or at least that's what Reddit told us. Tune in for tales about the infamous Huggin' Molly, ghost hands grabbing ankles and ex husbands visiting at the hour of their death. You'll laugh, you'll shiver and you just might cry, but no matter what, you're sure to have a good time. Happy haunting! 

What a delicious week for news! Particularly if you're a fan of wine. We're bringing you all the latest and greatest (and let's be honest, some stuff that's really not great at all but needs to be said.) We'll uncover why you shouldn't run across the Atlantic in a giant hampster wheel of death, that when enough people practice corpse pose, it can look like a mass suicide, and that you shouldn't offer to help anyone who says they're having car trouble, because it could mean certain death. Most importantly, we'll discuss the best way to collect red wine if you're lucky enough to find it flooding your cellar. Get your spooky news here, folks! Happy haunting! 

It's that time again, folks! We're rounding up all the ooky spooky, freaky deaky and truly disturbing news we can find. And let me tell you, there's no shortage. We're checking out some creepy basements (yet again!) and digging into old murders tied to the Long Island Serial Killer. There's cars driving into second story houses, women feeding their ex in-laws poisonous mushrooms and snakes falling from the sky. We'll talk about the Tahoe Tickler, who is as gross as he sounds, and uncover the truth behind aliens stalking a Peruvian village. Best of all, we may uncover proof of Bigfoot. You'll have to tune in to find out. Happy haunting! 

There's the jobs you'd never want to do, and then there's the jobs you'd REALLY never want to do but would love to know about all the gory details. Like body collecting. We're not talking body snatching, but rather good old fashioned, medical examiner type body collecting. A job title our guest Paige has dubbed "the body picker upper." This week we're bringing you an ooky spooky listener story all about what happens after you die. Where does your body go? Well, someone like Paige picks it up, no matter what state it's in. We'll learn what happens when you die while eating a Popeye's chicken sandwich and uncover how someone like Paige learns to live with the sights and smells day in and day out. It's not a job (or an episode) for the faint of heart, but someone's gotta do it! Hop on in for a ride inside Paige's "Soccer mom death van" and learn what it's like to work on the dark side of life. Happy haunting! 

What a week for spooky news! We're digging into the weird and the wacky with crazy stories from around the world. A whistleblower confirms aliens are real (duh), and residents of Las Vegas see some for themselves. Body snatchers are on the move again, Bill Murray is getting his fill of milkshakes in the yard and satan-worshiping witches are feasting on deer carcasses. Nope, that's not a misprint. Bill Murray really is dating Kelis. We'll go international, taking the most wicked bus route straight to Hel, Poland, and we'll discuss whether a serial killer in the PNW is a real threat or unfounded rumor. There's all that and more in EBC's latest news update. Tune in to get freaky! Happy Haunting! 

Florida State University witnessed the unspeakable crimes of Ted Bundy in 1978. Just 12 years later, the University of Florida would mourn the loss of five students  at the hands of its very own serial killer - the Gainesville Ripper. This week, we'll travel back to Elise's Alma Mater and discover the lasting impact such tragedy had on her college town. Sonja Larson, Christina Powell, Christa Hoyt, Tracy Paules and Manny Taboada were savagely murdered in their apartments during the summer of 1990 over the course of three days. The killer's identity would take months to discover, but a string of crimes would lead detectives to their man. Tune in to learn what a group of horses is called (hint: it's not a gaggle) and enjoy the soothing sounds of a crying baby as the coven's newest listener gives her opinion on this sordid tale. Spoiler alert : she doesn't like it. Happy Haunting! 

On June 6th, 1992, Suzie Street and Stacy McCall graduated from Kickapoo high school, in Springfield, Missouri. They had a wonderful day celebrating with friends, and retired to Suzie's house late into the evening, excited to head to a nearby water park with the rest of their graduating class the next day. Stacy called her mom to say goodnight and promised to call in the morning. But the next morning, Suzie and Stacy didn't show up to pick up their friends, and Stacy's mom never received that call. 30 years later, there is still no sign of Stacy, Suzie, and Suzie's mom Sherrill. Today on EBC we dig in to what we know about the case, and ponder just how three women can seemingly vanish into thin air. Join us as we discuss popular theories and persons of interest, and you know we have strong opinions on all of it! To lighten the mood, Elise cooks up America's favorite treat- and shares some really big news! You won't want to miss this one, dear coven! 
Happy Haunting! 

What's scarier than being buried alive? Honestly, nothing. This week we'll unearth various cases of premature internment and ways the fearful once chose to eliminate the threat. From safety coffins outfitted with bells and flags, to doctors squirting Belladonna into the eyes of the questionably deceased, there's no shortage of spooky details in this episode about the land of the living dead. We'll dig up stories of Alice Blunden who was buried alive twice, Stephen Small who was kidnapped and kept underground, and most recently, Young An whose husband tried to silence her in a shallow grave. Elise's dad joins the coven for the first time to share his much-too-close encounter with being buried alive, and Halee shows us what to do with the expired treats in your pantry, particularly that leftover Halloween Candy. Get ready to feel claustrophobic! Happy Haunting! 

About an hour outside of Atlanta, Georgia, Lake Lanier beckons millions of tourists every year. People come from all over the country and the world to boat, swim, and play in the lake's expansive waters. But a shockingly high number of these tourists will never leave the lake. Today, we explore the lake's mysterious deaths and long and sinister history. Is it the legendary lady of the lake, grabbing swimmers and pulling them to their deaths? Is it the trauma of the horrific history, marking the doomed spot for eternity? Is it the deadly combo of a few too many Natty Lights and motorized vessels? Tune in and let us know what you think about the tragedies of Lake Lanier. Before the episode is over, Elise helps us transition from Halloween season to general fall spookiness with a delicious pumpkin loaf. 

Happy Haunting! 

Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren left their mark on the world of spooky things, lending a hand in creepy cases across the world. Their investigations of haunted houses and demonic possessions would bleed into books and famous movie franchises you're likely streaming this Halloween. But were they really blessed with a third eye? Or were they clever fraudsters who knew a cash cow when they found one? We'll uncover the origins of Ed and Lorraine's love story, the paintings that opened the doors for their paranormal investigations and the famous hauntings that would put them on the map. As with all horror stories, not everything was as it seemed, and cracks began to form in their carefully crafted narrative. Whether the Warrens really were blessed with paranormal gifts we can't say, but we can confirm that we'll tell some super creepy ghost stories along the way. Light your candles, grab a blanket and enjoy  Halee's delicious brownies covered in marshmallow cobwebs. Happy Haunting! 

Suspend your disbelief coven, if you will, to join us for a spooky story. One stormy night in 1735, Mother Leeds gave birth to the devil's baby, who flew up the chimney into New Jersey's Pine Barren forest- where he has lived and terrorized ever since! This week we have some fun with the legend of the Jersey devil. Was he a poor unfortunate baby, doomed by his mother's absent-minded curse? Was he the son of the Prince of Darkness? Was he an elaborate prank invented by locals to keep tourists out of a pristine forest? Was Benjamin Franklin a douche? We'll answer at least one of these questions, and many others, as we share our thoughts on this infamous local legend. Elise treats us to a boo-tiful gourmet pop tart (see what I did there?) and we both share our strong opinions on a Hollywood blockbuster that neither of us have seen. Join us in our countdown to the most magical night of the year, and get in the Halloween spirit! 

Happy Haunting! 

On June 9, 1912, a midnight massacre would change the town of Villisca, Iowa,  forever, creating harsh divides between classes, races, families and churches. After attending Sunday service, the Moore family returned home with guests Ina and Lena Stillinger, where they shared a plate of milk and cookies before retiring for the evening. An unknown assailant waited in the wings and gruesomely butchered all six of the Moores and the two Stillinger children. The killer's identity remains a mystery, but he left behind tell-tale signs of someone who'd done this before, making the string of axe murders plaguing the Midwest one of America's first serial killings. We'll look at three possible suspects and analyze the implications their guilt had on Villisca. This is not a story with a happy ending, but we'll try to bring some levity with Halee's incredible Dead Velvet Cake. Happy Haunting! 

In January of 1959, a team of young Russian college students set out on an expedition deep into the Ural mountains. Their diaries and the film found in their cameras tell a story of friends exploring together, having fun and laughing along the way. 10 days into their journey, for reasons unknown, the students cut their way out of their tent in the middle of the night, and ran out into the freezing cold in various states of undress. Weeks later, when they did not return as scheduled, search parties would set out and eventually find the entire group dead. Autopsies later revealed injuries ranging from black eyes and scabbed knuckles, to shattered skulls and missing tongues. Of course there were soon rumors of mysterious lights in the sky, military conspiracies, and traces of radiation. This week on EBC, we'll dive deep into the Dyatlov Pass Incident, one of history's most enduring unsolved mysteries. We'll touch on all the weird and spooky details, and explore all the theories. Before Halee falls into a creepy obsessive abyss, Elise shares a delicious fall treat, and someone commits to getting the very first EBC fan tattoo on their ass cheek! This week is full of spookiness you won't want to miss! 
Happy Haunting! 

We’re obviously pro-witch on Easy Bake Coven, but the same can’t be said of men in the 15th century. A woman who thought for herself was a threat to the crown, the household and even penises of men everywhere. You read that right! Men feared a witch could take away his member and hide it in a box. To mitigate such travesty, men took matters into their own hands and burned some 50,000 people at the stake. Tonight we’ll unveil the monstrous witch hunters of the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries and dig in to the doctrines that ruled them. We’ll laugh at the ridiculous text that is the Malleus Maleficarum, explore King James I’s Daemonologie and  cringe at how small minded and creative people were back in the day. From the witch trials of Pendle Hill to the Trier Witch Trials of Germany, we’ll uncover all the horrors of Europe’s gruesome history. Halee spices things up with some brown butter toffee cookies, and we all enjoy a little banter about our favorite vampire/werewolf duo. Grab hold of your broomsticks, witches! We’re in for a ride. Happy Haunting!

Friends, something in the air is changing. It's cooler and crisper. The sun is setting earlier. Do you, dear coven, know what this means? Fall is here, and Spooky Season is officially upon us. And what better way to kick off our favorite time of year than with a witch haunting story. Yes, that's right. A haunting committed by a witch. 

From 1817-1820, the Bell family of Adams, Tennessee, experienced what many would consider one of the first bonafide hauntings in contemporary American history. And if legend is to be believed, the Bell family fell victim to the only murderous ghost witch...ever, maybe? This story is ooky spooky and very fun, and it's certainly something we want to believe. Elise treats us to a Canadian delicacy, and Halee provides a little life update. Make sure to light your candles, lest you start hearing the old witch knocking on your walls in the night.

 Happy Haunting! 

Corporations don’t have your best interests at heart. Shocker. Never was the case more true than in the 1920s when radium took the world by storm.  Discovered by Marie and Pierre Curie, this radioactive element was incorporated into every facet of American life. Radium infused butter? You betcha. Radium-lined glasses? Yep! You could even get your hands on radium face wash. So it raised zero red flags when young girls lined up to work for the United States Radium Corporation, painting watch faces and instrument panels with glow-in-the-dark radium powder. The radium girls became known as the Ghost Girls because they literally glowed in the dark. But the dangers of radiation were lost on the girls, who were kept in the dark about its vicious side-effects. Today, we have brave women to thank for our modern work-place safety measures, women who took a stand against vile corporations with only one interest in mind. With a half-life of 1600 years, it’s likely the effects of radiation are still on display from within the grave. This week is not your classic scary story, but it’s a tale as old as time with a horrifying ending. Halee lightens things up with some sweet chocolate chip cookies. Happy Haunting!

On November 24, 1971, a man wearing a trench coat and sunglasses walked into Portland International Airport carrying a black attache case, walked up to the Northwest Orient Airlines counter and slapped down cash. He gave his name as Dan Cooper and purchased a flight to Seattle, leaving that afternoon. That day would go down in infamy, as the day "DB Cooper" hijacked a flight, demanded cash and a parachute, and bailed into the middle of nowhere, never to be seen again. On this week's episode we take a deep dive into the mystery of DB Cooper and evaluate what we do know about this fascinating and confusing case. Halee gets maybe a little too into it, and considers a life in the forest looking for evidence of DB's daring jump. Elise brings her back to reality with a delicious and dangerously easy to make sweet treat! Join us on this adventure, and let us know who you think the real Dan Cooper was! Happy Haunting!