The Poison Tea Party

Episode 15: Native American Folklore

Join us as Trass takes us on an unsettling adventure into the dark history of some of the most strange and terrifying creatures of Native American Folklore.

Episode 14: The Villisca Ax Murders

On June 10th 1912 in the small town of Villisca, Iowa, a gruesome crime took place. 8 people were savagely bludgeoned to death with an ax as they slept. Join us as we try to uncover the killer in the infamous case of The Villisca Ax Murders. 

Episode 13 - Tell Me A Story

This is an episode that's near and dear to our cold black hearts. It's the LISTENER SUBMISSION episode. Come join us at the Poison Tea Party as we tell you a collection of spine-chilling tales submitted by our audience that are sure to keep you up at night. 

Episode 12 - Dolls Are Creepy AF

Dolls are meant to be companions for children as a way to ignite imagination and teach them how to care for family. But what happens when that doll suddenly takes on a mind of it's own? And even worse, what happens if the doll is EVIL? Come along as we attempt to discover what makes us so creeped out by dolls. Is it all in our head or is there really something lurking behind that plastic smile?  

Episode 11 - Check Your Kids Candy: The History of Trick or Treat

Trick or Treating is a Halloween tradition going back hundreds of years and it's reason and meaning has evolved over time. Come with us on a troubling journey as we dive deep into this long standing tradition and discover all the dark reasons Trick or Treating gets a bad wrap. Don't forget to check your kids candy this Halloween season. This is the real history behind Trick or Treating. 

Episode 10: The Devil Tree

In Bernard's Township, New Jersey sits a diabolic oak tree called the Devil Tree. And in Port St. Lucie, Florida, there's another. What is it about these trees that give them their wicked nicknames? Are they truly demonic or are they just cursed by the local folklore that gave them their devilish names? Join us as we have a little chat about The Devil Tree.  

Episode 9 - Beware of Slenderman

Originating as a Creepypasta internet meme, Slenderman is a fictional, supernatural character- or is he? Join us as we dive into the mythology and folklore surrounding this viral phenomenon and take a closer look at how it inspired fear and real-life violence. Is Slenderman just an imaginary tale to scare the kids, or is there something more to this story? 

Episode 8 - The Curse of Lake Lanier

Nestled in the heart of the Deep South is a man made lake with a checkered past. It's a lake that has claimed almost 700 lives in it's short existence. Is there an explanation for the astronomical death rate, or is this lake truly haunted by it's own history? This is the story of Georgia's Lake Lanier.

Episode 7 - Goodnight Sugar Babe - The Murder of Vera Jo Reigle

On March 26th, 2011 the body of 24 year-old mother was discovered after being hit by a train on the train tracks near the home she had been living in with her young daughter. But what seemed like an accident quickly unfolded into a gruesome case full of manipulation and severe abuse spanning generations. This is the tragic story of Vera Jo Reigle.

Episode 6 - National Parks are Creepy AF

America's National Parks are home to some of the world's most breathtakingly beautiful wilderness. Protected by the federal government, many acres of these parks remain wild, extremely remote and virtually untouched by humans. Sounds heavenly right? With over 400 National Park sites across America spanning more than 84 million acres, its easy to see how there could be room for something evil and undiscovered lurking deep within the forests. Mysterious disappearances, terrifying cryptid sightings and possible alien encounters are just the beginning. Because as beautiful as they are, National Parks are creepy AF!