The Wild West wasn’t all shootouts and saloons—it also had brothels where life, death, and legends collided. Some of those stories never left. In this episode, Shea and Jody take you inside two infamous houses of ill repute: The Birdcage Theater, Tombstone, Arizona – 26 deaths, bullet holes in the walls, and a love triangle that turned into a ghost story still whispered today. The Red Onion Saloon, Skagway, Alaska – where miners, madams, and a lingering ghost named Lydia turned a gold rush brothel into one of the most haunted stops in Alaska. Along the way, the hosts debate where they’d haunt if stuck for eternity, spill some spicy legends, and prove once again that history is never as tidy as it looks on paper. Grab your whiskey, dim the lights, and follow us down the rabbit hole… if you dare. 👉 For ad-free episodes, bonus content, and even bespoke fan fiction, visit: www.rainydayrabbitholes.com/support Will you hear laughter, smell perfume, or feel a ghostly touch when you step inside? Listen now to find out…

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