Best Ursuline Podcasts (2025)

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Death House Landlady: Dorothea Puente, Part Two 1:16:47

8 days ago1:16:47

1:16:47

In the second part of our two-part episode, Dorothea Puente's dark crimes begin to unravel. Still, the question remains: Can anyone truly believe this seemingly harmless “little old lady” is capable of murder? As we dig deeper into her chilling history, some believe the spirit of Dorothea herself lingers, haunting the very boarding house where her …

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Death House Landlady: Dorothea Puente, Part One 1:13:04

22 days ago1:13:04

1:13:04

In November of 1988, detectives are called to the boardinghouse of Dorothea Puente to investigate the disappearance of one of her residents and are quickly shocked as bodies start to be unearthed. In the first part of our two-part episode, we look at Dorothea Puente's childhood, her life, and what may have led a woman to commit such horrific crimes…

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The Casket Girls & The Old Ursuline Convent 2.0 1:16:45

5 weeks ago1:16:45

1:16:45

New Orleans' eerie past comes to life as we revisit the legend of the Casket Girls—18th-century brides-to-be whose arrival sparked sinister vampire lore. From the Ursuline Convent’s sealed shutters to a chilling 1978 paranormal mystery, we unravel this infamous tale's history, myth, and haunting legacy. Join us on our second rendition and updated, …

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The Crisis of Catholic Identity in Catholic K-12 Schools with Eric Rubalcava

7 weeks ago

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By Dr. Stuart Squires

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Unsolved? The Flannan Isle Mystery 1:10:15

7 weeks ago1:10:15

1:10:15

In December of 1900, three lighthouse keepers working the Flannan Isle lighthouse disappeared in a mystery that remains “unsolved” even today. What happened to the keepers? Was it something supernatural? Or does the mystery have a more logical answer? Edited by Max HolechekBy Gabi Fiore & Kim Douthit

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Heaven's Gate: The End, Part Two 1:38:30

9 weeks ago1:38:30

1:38:30

In this part two episode, we continue our exploration of Heaven's Gate, focusing on the group's evolution during the 90s, their adoption of technology, and Marshall Applewhite’s increasingly apocalyptic teachings that culminated in the tragic mass suicide of 1997. We delve into the psychological, social, and cultural factors that contributed to the…

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Heaven's Gate: The Beginning, Part One 1:33:28

11 weeks ago1:33:28

1:33:28

Join us as we delve into the fascinating and chilling story of Heaven's Gate, the UFO cult. In Part One of this two-part episode, we explore the early days of this enigmatic group, led by Marshall Applewhite and Bonnie Nettles, whose blend of Christian apocalypticism, UFO beliefs, and strict communal life captivated followers and led to one of the …

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Cursed Movies: Cannibal Holocaust 1:29:48

13 weeks ago1:29:48

1:29:48

In 1980, a horror film was released that was so shocking and so controversial, it was banned in 50 countries. Ruggero Deodato’s Cannibal Holocaust is one of the most infamous horror films ever produced. To this day it prompts debate and strong emotions from all who have seen it. But how did this movie come about? What was it like filming such an in…

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John Dewey and the Destruction of Education with Dr. Hank Edmondson III

15 weeks ago

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By Dr. Stuart Squires

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Bound by Flesh: The Strange and Morbid History of Anthropodermic Books 56:54

15 weeks ago56:54

56:54

Join us as we uncover the chilling history of books bound in human skin, also known as anthropodermic books. Once symbols of prestige for physicians and collectors in the 18th and 19th centuries, these macabre artifacts have recently been a hot topic of critical ethical debates. We explore the science behind identifying these bindings, their histor…

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Fort Worden: Misery, Mystery & Murder 1:42:40

17 weeks ago1:42:40

1:42:40

Join us and special guest, Jake Rice of Ghostly Activities aka GHOST DADDY himself, as we delve into the spirits of Fort Worden. We get into the dark history, malicious murders, and an actual paranormal investigation with plenty of *evidence*. Trigger warning: talk of suicide. Audio edited by Maxwell Holechek…

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The Texarkana Moonlight Murders: Part Two 1:05:28

18 weeks ago1:05:28

1:05:28

In our second part we examine the suspects, the aftermath and the legacy of a killing spree that remains officially unsolved to this day. Edited by Maxwell HolechekBy Gabi Fiore & Kim Douthit

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The Texarkana Moonlight Murders: Part One 1:21:06

21 weeks ago1:21:06

1:21:06

In 1946 a string of brutal attacks occurred in the town of Texarkana. To this day, they remain unsolved. In the first part of our two part episode we look at the attacks on eight people which left five dead. Who were the victims? What could motivate such viscous crimes? And were they all connected? Edited by Maxwell Holechek…

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The Life of a Vocations Director with Fr. Philip Yang, OSA

21 weeks ago

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By Dr. Stuart Squires

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The Pascagoula Elephant Man Abduction 1:03:16

23 weeks ago1:03:16

1:03:16

In this episode, we delve into the fascinating Pascagoula Elephant Man/Alien Abduction case of 1973, where Charles Hickson and Calvin Parker encountered strange, grotesque beings by the Pascagoula River. Despite skepticism and differing reactions from the two men, their story of being abducted, examined aboard an alien craft, and returned unharmed …

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The Catholic Arts Journal Dappled Things with Rhonda Ortiz

24 weeks ago

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By Dr. Stuart Squires

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The Wellington Train Disaster 1:11:43

25 weeks ago1:11:43

1:11:43

In 1910, a historic storm and avalanche led to one of the deadliest train disasters in American history. What happened that led up to the avalanche and disaster? And what ghosts were left behind? Edited by Maxwell HolechekBy Gabi Fiore & Kim Douthit

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Augustinian Spirituality with Fr. Barnaby Johns

27 weeks ago

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By Dr. Stuart Squires

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Haunted Hotels with French Quarter Phantoms 31:18

27 weeks ago31:18

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"So you’re headed down to the Crescent City for a little haunted tourism, but you ain’t sure where you want to stay, well today, we’ve got Luke Sid-all from the French Quarter Phantoms to give us a little advice on the most haunted hotels in the quarter." This week we are joined by Luke Sidall of the locally owned and operated French Quarter Phanto…

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Creature Feature: Alien or Cryptid? 1:03:59

27 weeks ago1:03:59

1:03:59

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a...Giant Sky Clam? This creature feature buffet examines the Giant Sky Clam and the Flatwoods Monster - and more specifically, are they aliens, cryptids, or something else? Join us for a debunkin' donuts feature with eye witness accounts and legends galore! Edited by Maxwell Holechek…

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The LaLaurie Mansion: New Orleans’s First Haunted House 51:56

28 weeks ago51:56

51:56

"The history of New Orleans is filled with colorful characters, from pirates and priests to musicians, authors and artists…but if you ask anyone who the most notorious individual in the history of the city is, they’re gonna tell you, its the infamous Madame Marie Delphine LaLaurie." Madame Delphine LaLaurie was a wealthy socialite in 19th-century N…

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Spirits of the St. Louis Cathedral: Jackson Square's Haunted History 37:47

29 weeks ago37:47

37:47

"If you have ever been down to Jackson Square and wondered if New Orleans’ iconic cathedral was haunted, well today, you are gonna find out." The image of the St. Louis Cathedral protruding up into the sky from behind Jackson Square has become one of New Orleans's most iconic images. The site, which sits in the heart of the French Quarter, was once…

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The White House Farm Murders, Part Two: Jeremy Bamber 1:08:20

29 weeks ago1:08:20

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In August of 1985, five members of the Bamber family were murdered. But what exactly happened that night remains hotly contested. The open and shut case becomes more complicated as Jeremy suddenly becomes the prime suspect. But mishandling of the crime scene, questionable witnesses and evidence gathered in a suspicious manner leaves more questions …

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Slavery and the Catholic Church with Fr. Christopher Kellerman

30 weeks ago

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By Dr. Stuart Squires

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Vampires in the Attic: The Old Ursuline Convent 39:11

30 weeks ago39:11

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"If you are one of those people who loves vampire lore, then today’s episode is perfect for you– it is the story of the Caskett Girls– an old New Orleans legend that claims the first Vampires to come to America did so right here in the Crescent City– And the place where they kept their coffins, well it’s open for tours." The Old Ursuline Convent si…

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The White House Farm Murders, Part One: The Crime 1:07:50

31 weeks ago1:07:50

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In August of 1985, five members of the Bamber family were murdered. But what exactly happened that night remains hotly contested. Police were called to the family home where allegedly eldest daughter Sheila was on a rampage. When police entered the home they would find her parents, Nevill and June, her twin sons Daniel and Nicholas and finally Shei…

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The Time Traveling Oxford Women of Versailles 1:16:30

33 weeks ago1:16:30

1:16:30

On August 10, 1901, Oxford scholars, Elizabeth Morison and Frances Lamont, happened upon a potential time travel experience in France, in which they claim to have stumbled across Marie Antoinette herself, and experienced what they felt were inexplicable events and people. Their publication titled “An Adventure” detailed their bizarre incident first…

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Catholicism and Sports with Blake Pellerin (Repost)

33 weeks ago

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By Dr. Stuart Squires

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The Boston Strangler, Part Two: Albert DeSalvo 1:51:44

35 weeks ago1:51:44

1:51:44

A string of murders in Boston from 1962-1964 ended when Albert DeSalvo, a man already incarcerated for a variety of crimes confessed to the murders. But was he really the murderer? In our second part of our two part series we look at Albert DeSalvo. Who was he? Was he really the Boston Strangler? And if he wasn’t, who was? Edited by Max Holechek…

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The Papacy and Ecumenical Dialogue with Dr. Edward Siecienski

36 weeks ago

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By Dr. Stuart Squires

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The Boston Strangler, Part One: The Murders 1:17:30

37 weeks ago1:17:30

1:17:30

In June of 1962, the brutal murder and assault of Anna Slesers would kick off a string of similar murders. Dubbed “The Boston Strangler” by the press, it was quickly assumed that the murders were executed by one individual, a fact that is debated to this day. In part one of our two part series covering the case, we examine the murders. Edited by Ma…

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Introducing: Haunted New Orleans 2:19

38 weeks ago2:19

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The Cause for Canonization of Dorothy Day with Dr. Kevin Ahern

38 weeks ago

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By Dr. Stuart Squires

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Henri Landru: The Bluebeard of Gambais 1:21:01

39 weeks ago1:21:01

1:21:01

Henri-Désiré Landru, nicknamed the Bluebeard of Gambais, was a French serial killer who swindled lovelorn women, promising romance with his lonely hearts personal ads in the early 1900s, when these women would go inexplicably missing - truly a cautionary tale for the Tinder generation. He eventually murdered at least 10 women and a young man betwee…

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The Von Erich's: Wrestling's Most Tragic Family 1:10:26

41 weeks ago1:10:26

1:10:26

In the early 80s, the Von Erich family was wrestling royalty. An unstoppable wrestling dynasty founded by Father Fritz and followed by sons David, Kevin and Kerry. But soon tragedy after tragedy would hit the family in an unimaginable way. The true story of what would be dramatized in The Iron Claw contains even more devastation than what would pla…

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The Importance of the Creed with Dr. Jared Ortiz

41 weeks ago

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By Dr. Stuart Squires

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The Enigma of Spontaneous Human Combustion 1:20:19

43 weeks ago1:20:19

1:20:19

Bizarre cases of what have been identified as spontaneous human combustion have left investigators scratching their heads for centuries. Victims suddenly burst into flames, died grisly deaths within seconds, and left behind only a pile of ashes, and sometimes feet. There have been hundreds of cases of alleged spontaneous human combustion dating bac…

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The Ghosts of Lake Lanier 1:02:52

45 weeks ago1:02:52

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Lake Lanier draws huge numbers every year to its shores. People come to swim and have a good time. But beneath the surface a dark history lurks. Lake Lanier was created on top of towns and the history of the area is tragic and bloody. Is the lake haunted? Cursed? Let’s look beneath the surface of Lake Lanier. Edited by Maxwell Holechek…

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Bizarre Tales from Appalachia 1:14:38

47 weeks ago1:14:38

1:14:38

Appalachia holds its mysterious cards close, and with its cultural background, it is ripe for legend and lore that manifests into bizarre actual beliefs. Join us for a real Appalachian buffet of the strange and unusual. We've got it all: Cryptids, Native American lore, deformed humanoids, aliens, and unsolved disappearances. But what is believable,…

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Cursed Movies: Rebel Without a Cause 1:06:38

49 weeks ago1:06:38

1:06:38

The classic tale of teen angst isn’t just remembered as a coming of age drama, it’s also notorious for all three of its leads meeting tragic fates… Where all three actors dying before the age of 45 is certainly tragic, how much was that was truly a curse and how much was it the inevitability of death claiming us all sooner or later? Edited by Maxwe…

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Unsolved: The Tube Sock Killings 1:19:48

51 weeks ago1:19:48

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In 1985 a string of murders in Mineral Washington left police baffled. What initially seemed isolated became connected by a tube sock left on some of the victims. Piecing together suspects and looking for other connected murders has still left us with more questions than answers. Was this the work of a serial killer? Or a seeming tragic string of u…

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Priest's Assassination Cold Case Gets Warmer with Medieval Murder Maps 1:07:40

1 year ago1:07:40

1:07:40

This is a tale of two stories, really. One, an unsolved murder from hundreds of years ago fueled by romance, revenge, and politics, and the other, a modern-day criminologist and professor who began mapping medieval crimes to help better understand how the criminal justice system began and evolved. The two stories intertwined when said criminologist…

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The Hammersmith Ghost and the Death of Thomas Millwood 1:10:04

1 year ago1:10:04

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In late 1803, a ghost started terrorizing Hammersmith London and soon led to a very real life murder. While walking home one night Thomas Millwood was tragically mistaken for the ghost and killed. And the ensuing murder trial raised a number of questions. Who was the Hammersmith ghost? Was it real or a prank?…

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Unsolved: The Keddie Cabin Murders 1:15:45

1 year ago1:15:45

1:15:45

On April 12th, 1981, Sheila Sharp came home to find her mother, brother and family friend brutally murdered and her younger sister missing. This kicked off a mystery that remains unsolved to this day and raises more questions than answers.By Gabi Fiore & Kim Douthit

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The Mysteries of the Hoia Baciu Forest 1:01:53

1 year ago1:01:53

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Deep in the heart of Cluj-Napoca, Romania lies what some call the "Bermuda Triangle of Romania." The Hoia Baciu Forest has quite the reputation of bizarre happenings - between reports of paranormal phenomena like UFO sightings, ghosts, weird energy fields, and a clearing where nothing living can grow, to mysterious red and orange lights and disappe…

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Ask the Ghouls: WWGTD? 1:49:26

1 year ago1:49:26

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Happy New Year, Ghouls! You asked, and we answered. Literally. Thanks to those who are curious about the pod and what we do, this episode focuses on a Q&A posed to Kim and Gabi about the podcast! Thank you to those of you who asked questions and stay curious (and spooky). We had a blast!By Gabi Fiore & Kim Douthit

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The Disappearance of Kenny Veach 1:11:04

1 year ago1:11:04

1:11:04

In 2014 hiker Kenny Veach posted a YouTube video about his experience with a mysterious cave that left him shaking and with a strange feeling of dread. Prompted by other commenters, he would set out to find the cave again and never return… What happened to Kenny Veach? Did he get lost in the desert? Abducted by aliens? Start a new life someone some…

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The Disembodied Feet of the Salish Sea 1:07:03

1 year ago1:07:03

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Since August 2007, at least 20 disembodied human feet have been found in shoes on the coasts of British Columbia and Washington state, with the most recent foot washing ashore this past summer. But why? Where did all of these disembodied feet come from? Was it another PNW serial killer dumping bodies into the Salish Sea? Was it foul play? Or was it…

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It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's the Superman Curse! 1:12:08

1 year ago1:12:08

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As one of America’s most iconic heroes, everyone knows Superman. But does everyone know that attached to Superman is a curse? From the untimely death of George Reeves to Christopher Reeves accident, America’s hero is steeped in tragedy. But like all stories, is it really a curse or a series of unfortunate events? TW: Talk of suicide.…

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The Mysteries at Boleskine House 1:29:54

1 year ago1:29:54

1:29:54

With owners like Aleister Crowley and Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page, and bizarre history of fires while allegedly being built atop a cemetery, the Boleskine House in the Scottish Highlands has quite the reputation. Did Aleister Crowley's occultist rituals leave behind evil remnants that continue to haunt the space, and leave him with the moniker "The B…

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