History Unhinged: Rainy Day Rabbit Holes
Episodes
The Last Voyage of Captain Dan
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this special fan-fiction episode of Rainy Day Rabbit Holes, Shea and Jody dive headfirst into myth, memory, and maritime magic with a story written...
100 Rabbit Holes Deep
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
🎉 This week is a little different—and very special. We’re not bringing you a new historical story in this episode. Instead, we invite y...
The Curious Case of the Tanuki’s Coin Purse
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Rainy Day Rabbit Holes, Shea and Jody wander straight into the delightfully unhinged heart of Japanese folklore, where the landsca...
The Slit-Mouthed Woman
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shea is back from her Japan adventure and is bringing you some of Japan's most captivating legends! Today, not only does Shea share some insight...
Japan’s Hidden Shrine of the Gods
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when ancient mythology collides with modern travel, sibling dynamics, and a very tight bus schedule? In this episode of Rainy Day Rabbit ...
Ghosts of the Stanley Hotel
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode swap, listeners are swept into the ghost-laden corridors of the legendary Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado—the real...
Secret City of Death
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A government-built city rose out of the Columbia River Basin with rules no one could explain and a purpose no one fully understood. Families lived in ...
Ishi: The Last of His Tribe
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary The conversation explores the story of a wild man who emerges from the wilderness, highlighting themes of cultural identity and the challenges...
How Did the Muckleshoot Rise Again?
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This conversation explores the rich and tumultuous history of the Muckleshoot Tribe, from their deep-rooted connection to the land and salmon to the d...
Madame Mustache
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In case you missed it, we are rereleasing one of our most popular episodes- Madame Mustache: The Wild West’s Most Badass Gambler In this capti...
Seattle's Odd Couple: Doc Maynard and Chief Sealth
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Make sure to listen to the end for another installment of our Patreon Fan Fiction! This conversation explores the historical relationship between Doc ...
Doug's Naughty Coffee Kiosk
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We want to say thank you to our beloved Patreon supporters, so we are creating a bespoke piece of fan fiction starring each of our supporters! These l...
Podcast Smackdown! PNW vs the Mid-West
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Great Midwest vs. PNW Debate (Feat. Rainy Day Rabbit Holes) You’ve heard of East Coast vs. West Coast — but forget all that. This week...
Hollywood's Bad Girl: The Tragic Tale of Frances Farmer
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Caroline Fraser recently mentioned the tragic tale of Frances farmer in her new book "Murderland" and it is such a great story that I just needed to s...
When Tylenol Turned Deadly
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The end of pain....forever This conversation delves into the chilling events surrounding the Tylenol murders of 1982 and the subsequent Excedrin poiso...
Who Was Tacoma’s Millionaire Magician Ray Gamble?
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
South Sound Magazine recently featured the Elephant House, the former home of Ray Gamble, Tacoma's millionaire magician, in an article, and mentioned ...
The Watts Family Ghosts
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we are sharing an episode from one of our favorite pod-friends: Ani from Audibly Haunted. This episode delves into the haunting story of th...
What Lurks Along the Iron Goat Trail?
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 1910, two trains—one passenger, one mail—were trapped for nearly a week in a brutal Washington blizzard near Stevens Pass. When lightni...
Haunted Brothels of the Wild West
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Wild West wasn’t all shootouts and saloons—it also had brothels where life, death, and legends collided. Some of those stories never l...
Tacoma's Cursed Ghost Ship
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 1899, a massive four-masted iron ship called the Andelana vanished from Tacoma’s Commencement Bay overnight — leaving behind only a pai...
Did the World Almost End in 1980?
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Beneath the quiet farmlands of Arkansas, a single dropped tool set off a chain of events that could have changed history forever. In this episode, She...
Delightful Wallace, Idaho
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Silver mines, brothels that ran until the 1990s, a highway battle that saved a whole town, and a firefighting hero who invented one of the most iconic...
Dark Legacy of the Grand Coulee Dam
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A river is the most powerful force in nature—and blocking one is the boldest act a human can attempt. In this episode of Rainy Day Rabbit Holes,...
The Dark History of Shanghaiing with Dark History
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we are proud to present an episode by one of our fabulous Umbrella Podcast Collective members-Rob of Dark History. You've heard us talk about t...
The Great Kentucky Meat Rain
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In March 1876, the skies opened above Bath County, Kentucky… and instead of rain, meat fell from the heavens. Was it a divine miracle, a bizarr...
Project Acoustic Kitty
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Silly Summer Season: The CIA’s Bonkers Spy Cat – Project Acoustic Kitty In this delightfully absurd Silly Summer Season episode of Rainy D...
That Time We Almost Nuked the Moon
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this mind-boggling episode of Rainy Day Rabbit Holes, hosts Shea and Jody take you on a wild ride through one of the most absurd plans in Cold War ...
Cryptids of the PNW (with Devon from Ouija Broads!)
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 81-Cryptids and Kindred Spirits – A Dive with Devon from Ouija Broads Rainy Day Rabbit Holes is thrilled to welcome Devon from the Ouija...
What is the Cadaver Synod?
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when church politics go full horror movie? In this jaw-dropping episode of Rainy Day Rabbit Holes, hosts Shea and Jody unearth one of the...
Why Is There a Lenin Statue in Seattle?
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How did a 7-ton statue of Vladimir Lenin—a symbol of Soviet communism—end up in Seattle’s artsy, free-spirited Fremont neighborhood?...
Buried Alive: The Incredible True Story of Mick Meaney: Unlocked Bonus Episode!
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Normally, this kind of jaw-dropping rabbit hole is reserved just for our Patreon supporters—but today, we’re unlocking it for everyone. &n...
The Napoleon Bunny Apocalypse
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rainy Day Rabbit Holes: Silly Summer Season — Napoleon vs. The Bunny Apocalypse In this episode, we travel back to 1807, when Napoleon Bonaparte...
History Unhinged-Rainy Day Rabbit Holes Trailer
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
History Unhinged: Rainy Day Rabbit Holes is the podcast that makes history wild, weird, and unforgettable. Join hosts Jody and Shea as they dig into o...
Travis Walton: The Most Famous UFO Abduction in America
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He vanished in a beam of light. When he came back, he said he’d been taken aboard a UFO. And that was just the beginning.In 1975, 22-year-old lo...
Rainy Day Rabbit Holes Presents: Mysterious Pacific Northwest – The McMinnville UFO Photos
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rainy Day Rabbit Holes Presents: Mysterious Pacific Northwest – The McMinnville UFO PhotosAs part of our Summer of Saucers celebration this June, we...
But What About Sparky? UFO's Part 3
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this final installment of our three-part conversation with filmmaker, lawyer, and legend-level storyteller Steve Edmiston, we’re diving deep into...
Batsquatch with the Short Pour Podcast
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do you get when you mix craft beer, cryptids, and a whole lot of laughs? Shea from Rainy Day Rabbit Holes joins the Short Pour Podcast to drink R...
Was this the First X-File?
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Maury Island Incident wasn’t just a weird UFO story — it was the first X-File, complete with FBI agents, bomber crashes, and shadowy Men in Bl...
Bonus: Steve Edmiston on combat storytelling
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A little behind the scenes bonus conversation we had with filmmaker and Maury Island expert Steve Edmiston. We chat about skepticism, how we create hi...
The Origin of the Men In Black
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
✨ UFOs, Men in Black, and Maury Island Mysteries (with Steve Edmiston) | Part 1✨ Summary:In this first episode of a three-part series, Shea and Jo...
Ghosts, Gays, & Gambling: Portland’s Crystal Hotel (feat. PNW Haunts & Homicides)
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve made some new pod besties, and they are just as spooky as we are!In this deliciously haunted crossover, we team up with Caitlyn and Cassie fro...
The Red Ghost of Arizona: A Desert Nightmare
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
💀 When Arizona settlers saw something stomping through the desert, draped in death and taller than a man, they did what any rational person would d...
Monsters of the Mogollon Rim
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do goatmen, turpentine, cryptid festivals, and cursed gold have in common? Apparently, Arizona — and we are here for it!In this hilarious, unhi...
Murder & Mystery at Lakeview Cemetery with Civil War Seattle
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do a $3.85 murder, torrential rain, and Civil War vets have in common? They’re all part of Lakeview Cemetery’s unhinged history—and Shea an...
Portland's Shanghai Tunnels with PNW Haunts & Homicides
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Booze, Brothels, and the Dark Side of Portland’s Past (Feat. PNW Haunts & Homicides)What happens when you toss two hilarious Pacific Northwest h...
Re-Release The Kraken! Sea Monsters of the Salish Sea
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Check out one of our listener favorites from last year!🐙 The Kraken and Other Pacific Northwest Sea MonstersDive into the depths of the Pacific Nor...
Geronimo! The Beaver Drop of Idaho
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the wild and wacky world of beavers with Shea & Jody in this episode of Rainy Day Rabbit Holes! 🪂Ever thought about how a cute litt...
Haunted History: Fort Steilacoom Lantern Pretty Gritty Tour Review
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎧 Step into the flickering lantern light with Shea & Jody as they review the haunted Fort Steilacoom Lantern Tour! 🔦From chilling ghost stor...
Madame Mustache: The Wild West’s Most Badass Gambler
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙 Madame Mustache: The Wild West’s Most Badass Gambler🎩 High-stakes games, a mustachioed legend, and one hell of a revenge story—this episod...
The Traveling Corpse of Elmer McCurdy
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Wild Afterlife of Elmer McCurdy: Train Robber, Mummy & Amusement Park PropEver heard of a train robber so bad that he found more success as a ...
Unhinged History Tours: Tacoma's Own Hogwarts, Stadium High School
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🕯️ Exploring Tacoma's Hidden History: The Stadium High School TourIn this episode of Rainy Day Rabbit Holes, Shea and Jody embark on a delightful...
Sourtoe Cocktail Club
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🍹 The Sour Toe Cocktail: A Toast to the Absurd in Dawson CityYou can drink it fast, you can drink it slow, but your lips must touch the toe.In this...
The Clown Who Built Seattle
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎪 JP Patches: Seattle's Beloved Clown in a Garbage WonderlandIn this episode of Rainy Day Rabbit Holes, we dive into the chaotic and hilarious worl...
The Moss Man of Idaho
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🔥 How does a man end up naked in a hot spring for 28 days? In 1984, a man Outside Magazine dubbed “Slim Becker” took an ill-advise...
Sex on the Lewis & Clark Expedition
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lewis & Clark: Mapping the West, Bedding the BestHow the Corps of Discovery paddled their way up Coochie Creek.Episode Summary: Think Lewis & ...
The Pig Wars: Rainy Day Rewind
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hogging The Headlines: The Pig Wars🐷💥 The dumbest war in Pacific Northwest history started with… a pig? That’s right! The infamous Pig War o...
Mayor Stubbs: Alaska's Fuzziest Politician
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Shea and Jody for a wild ride through Talkeetna, Alaska, where Mayor Stubbs, an orange tabby, ruled with his furry charm for two decades. Learn h...
The Copper Kings
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when greed, power, and ego collide? Meet Montana’s Copper Kings: the men who turned a mining boom into a chaotic feud that shaped t...
Did Free Love Fuel the Suffrage Movement?
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Free Love & Feminism in 1860s PNW-The Extraordinary Life of Eliza Woodard Hurd DeWolfeUncover the wild story of free love advocate Eliza DeWo...
56. Was Seattle Built on Sex and Scams?
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you want ad-free episodes, bonus content, free merch, and eternal happiness—because our podcast is a guaranteed mood booster (probably)—please ...
55. Beardgate ’73: How Governor Dan Evans’ Beard Divided Washington
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this whimsical episode of Rainy Day Rabbit Holes, we dive into one of Washington state’s quirkiest political scandals: Beardgate ’73. Governor ...
54. I Find Santa Sexy: The Eggnog Riot of 1826
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What do you get when you mix cadets, contraband whiskey, and a strict military academy? An absolutely legendary holiday debacle known as the Eggnog Ri...
Cut For Time: Irish Complements & Stereotypes with Kevin from Tyrant In Training
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This Week's Bonus Episode: Hear a conversation cut from the main episode this week, where Jody, Shea, and Kevin Ryan sit down for a lighthearted chat ...
53. Was Mars Hill a Church or a Cult?
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Get Ad-Free Episodes on Patreon: Want exclusive, ad-free episodes? Visit us on Patreon, link at rainydayrabbitholes.com.This Week's Episode: Shea &...
JZ Knight’s UPS Secrets and a Sweet Prank Twist
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bonus Episode: Jason’s UPS Tales—Luxury, Laughs, and a Dash of RocaWhat’s it like handling packages worth tens of thousands of dollars for a lux...
52. Rainy Day Ramtha Holes: JZ Knight's Descent Into Darkness
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🎧 Listen to the episode and join our Patreon at www.rainydayrabbitholes.com💡 Learn more about podcasts like ours at the Umbrella Podcast Collect...
Happy Repeal Day! Prohibition: The Buzz Kill That Boosted Crime
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bonus Episode – "Prohibition: The Buzz Kill That Boosted Crime"Cheers to Repeal Day! 🥂 This special bonus episode celebrates December 5th, the...
51. Guru, God or Grifter? JZ Knight & Ramtha's School of Enlightenment
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want ad-free episodes, bonus content, and merch? Plus Part 2 of this episode right now? Sign up for the Patreon! Visit www.rainydayrabbithole...
Rabbit Hole Rewind: Shea Ruins Thanksgiving
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This Is Not a Culinary Podcast – Shea Ruins ThanksgivingToday, we are rewinding to our first Thanksgiving as a podcast!In this Thanksgiving-themed e...
Rainy Day Detour: Shea Ruins Cryptids with Rev’s Geek Out!
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want ad-free episodes, bonus content, and merch? Sign up for the Patreon! Visit www.rainydayrabbitholes.com for more!While Shea and Jody take a...
Burrow Buddies: Seattle Death Museum with Mysterious Pacific Northwest
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want ad-free episodes, bonus content, and merch? Sign up for the Patreon! Visit www.rainydayrabbitholes.com for more!💀 Curious about the mac...
How Christmas Saved Leavenworth, Washington
16 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this festive episode, Shea and Jody dive into the heartwarming story of how Christmas magic transformed Leavenworth, Washington, from a struggling ...
Rainy Day Detour: Shea Starts a Cat Cult with Tyrant In Training
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🌧️ Want more Rainy Day Rabbit Holes? Visit www.rainydayrabbitholes.com for bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more!Rabbit Hole Detour: Unhinged...
50. 13 Reasons Tacoma Dominates Seattle-Come At Me Bro!
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want ad-free episodes and bonus episodes? Sign up for our Patreon! Rainydayrabbitholes.comIn this episode, Shea risks getting canceled by Seatt...
49. Ghosts of Kells & Halloween’s Irish Origns
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want ad-free episodes, bonus content, and merch? Sign up for the Patreon! Visit www.rainydayrabbitholes.com for more!In this special Halloween ...
Rabbit Hole Rewind Salish Sea Human Feet Discoveries
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want ad-free episodes, bonus content, and merch? Sign up for the Patreon! Visit www.rainydayrabbitholes.com for more!Rabbit Hole Rewind: Salish...
48. Murder, Mystery, and Hollywood Tragedy: Ghostly Encounters with Ani from Audibly Haunted
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Rainy Day Rabbit Holes, we welcome special guest Ani from Audibly Haunted for a chilling journey through two eerie tales.First, She...
Body Composting and The All American Funeral with Audibly Haunted
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Shea and Jody dive into a personal and thought-provoking topic—what they want done with their remains after they die. Both hosts sh...
47. Roads Less Traveled: Ghosts, PNW Legends, and the Road Trip That Sparked a Podcast
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate the one-year anniversary of Rainy Day Rabbit Holes, we’re revisiting the road trip that started it all! In this special all-new version...
46. Whispers in the Walls: The Dark History of Western State Hospital
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whispers in the Walls: The Dark History of Western State Hospital💬 Show NotesWestern State Hospital: Madness, Mystery, and MiseryWelcome to another...
Hollywood's Lost Star: The Dark Descent of Frances Farmer
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Rainy Day Rabbit Holes, we dive deep into the turbulent life of Frances Farmer, a rising star of 1930s Hollywood who captured the s...
44. Do The Puyallup: That Time My Mom Gave CPR To A Chicken
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Rainy Day Rabbit Holes, we're taking you back to the iconic Puyallup Fair with a story that's equal parts hilarious and heroic! Get ready...
43. From Yakima to Yamashita: The Bread Tab Conspiracy
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this eye-opening episode of Rainy Day Rabbit Holes, we uncover the startling connections between a small plastic bread tab and a global conspiracy ...
42. Tacoma's Forgotten Legacy: The Blackwells with Pretty Gritty Tours
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️Tacoma's Forgotten Legacy: The Blackwells with Pretty Gritty Tours founder Chris Staudinger.In this episode of Rainy Day Rabbit Holes, we're jo...
Paranormal Encounters in California's Redwoods with PNW Haunts & Homicides!
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shea & Jody are off enjoying the last hurrah of summer, so we present a spooky episode from one of our Pod-friends: PNW Haunts & Homicides! Th...
41. Legitimate Pete: Tacoma's Bootlegger with Brad Holden
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a special Tacoma Beer Week episode of Rainy Day Rabbit Holes as we dive into the intriguing world of Tacoma’s infamous bootlegger, Pete ...
40. A Bear Walks Into a Bar: Tacoma's Legendary Jack the Bear
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Step into a Tacoma bar with Jack the Bear, the beer-drinking, 800-pound celebrity of the 1800s, whose larger-than-life story sets the stage for a cruc...
39. This Podcast Stinks: The Legend of the Tacoma Aroma
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we dive nose-first into the pungent history of Tacoma, Washington's infamous "Tacoma Aroma." From industrial stink to urban renaissance, we...
Bonus: Dark History Podcast-When the Axeman Is In Town
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we are featuring an episode from one of our favorite podcasts: The Dark History Podcast! In this spine-chilling episode of the Dark History Pod...
38. How The West Was Stolen: The Oregon Land Fraud King with Allison Gill
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another thrilling episode of the Rainy Day Rabbit Holes podcast! Today, we dive into the captivating story of the Oregon Land Fraud Trials—...
Bonus: PNW Summer Madness with Midday Musings!
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of Rainy Day Rabbit Holes, we're thrilled to share an episode from one of our favorite podcasts, **Midday Musings with Stephen...
37. Pickleball Pandemonium: Exploring Weird Northwest Sports
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Shea & Jody dive into the weird and wonderful world of Northwest sports. Join us as we explore some of the region's most bizarre athletic e...
15 Minutes of Shame: The Best of the Worst of RDRH
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
**Special Episode – The Funniest Moments and Behind-the-Scenes Antics** Welcome to a very special episode of our podcast! Today, we’re popping th...
36. Smooth Criminal: Roy Olmstead-Seattle's Good Bootlegger
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🌧️🐇 Welcome back to Rainy Day Rabbit Holes! In this episode, we delve into the fascinating life of Roy Olmstead, the Gentleman Bootlegger who ...
Bonus: Audibly Haunted-The Reddit Lamp: A Parallel Life?
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jody and I needed a little break, so we have a special treat for you. Today, we're sharing an episode from one of our favorite shows, "Audi...
35. Ghosts of Deer Lodge: Inside the Old Montana State Prison
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Shea & Jody as they take a hilariously spooky tour of the Old Montana State Prison in Deer Lodge, Montana. This episode is packed with off-co...
34. Aliens, Assassinations, and Fred Crisman
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this thrilling drunk-isode of Rainy Day Rabbit Holes, we dive deep into the enigmatic life of Fred Crisman, a figure surrounded by mystery and cont...
33. Summer of Saucers: UFOs and The Men In Black in the PNW
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the summer of 1947, the skies over Maury Island, Washington, just north of Tacoma, held secrets that would captivate a nation. It all began when pr...
32. Haunted by History: The Tale of the Bellingham Curse
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the quiet town of Bellingham, nestled in the misty forests of the Pacific Northwest, whispers linger in the air, carrying tales of a curse that hau...
31. Sin in the Sanctuary: Religious Sexy Time in Normandy Park
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When does a religious group become a cult? In this episode, we venture into the scandalous world of the Community Chapel and Bible Training Center, ne...