History Unhinged: Rainy Day Rabbit Holes
Episodes
30. The Grave Truth of Seattle's E.R. Butterworth's Mortuary Empire
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jody's back! It's good to be together again! Make sure to listen all the way to the end for a trip back to the 1990's. Delve into the enigmatic tale ...
29. Mayhem and the Mob: Grit City's Dark Past
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to talk Tacoma-with Shea's brother Jason! Step back in time to 1970s Tacoma, Washington—aka Grit City—where the Top of the Ocean restaur...
28. Starvation Heights and Linda Hazzard: Quack Doctor or Murderer?
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gifted healer? Or serial killer? In the misty woods of Olalla, Washington, lurks the remains of a truly terrifying place, where patients were starved...
27. From Salem to Victoria: The Evolution of a Satanic Panic-Part 2
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1 available now on Effed Up History! Listen to Part 1 first! https://open.spotify.com/show/02rG1jbgTKvvCLE33S6QvJ?si=3c0ef33553d84746 This episod...
Does Oregon have an active serial killer? UPDATE!
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There is a little news in the case of Jesse Lee Calhoun, a man who might be connected (allegedly) to the deaths of at least four women in the greater ...
26. Release the Kraken! Sea Monsters of the Salish Sea
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rainy Day Rabbit Holes: Unhinged History with Shea & JodyEpisode 26: Release the Kraken! Sea Monsters of the Salish SeaEpisode Summary:In this epi...
25. Hogging the Headlines: Rooting Out the Truth of the Pig Wars
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's our 25th episode!!! What happens when you batch record three episodes in one morning? This hot mess express! Today, Shea tells you all about how...
24. Ruby Ridge and the Pink Glitter Militia
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Beautiful mountains, gorgeous lakes and waterfalls, epic hikes, mouth-watering craft beer, steamy hot springs.... Idaho's got it all....plus militias!...
23. Humongous Fungus: This Mushroom Is A Mass Murderer
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hold onto your mushroom caps! Did you know that Oregon is home to the world's largest organism? Deep in the Blue Mountains an ancient killer is at wor...
22. Stanley Quencher Madness: #emotionalsupportwaterbottle
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Step into the whirlwind of the Stanley Quencher water bottle craze! In this episode, we unravel the phenomenon that turned a simple hydration tool int...
Rainy Day Rabbit Holes Trailer
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wondering if you should listen to Rainy Day Rabbit Holes? Well of course the answer is yes! Do you like to laugh while you learn? Then this podcast is...
21. Cascadian Conjurer: Ray Gamble, Millionaire Magician of Tacoma
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's Rainy Day Rabbit Holes story time, with professor of Pacific Northwest history Michael Sullivan. Michael leads us on a journey through the spellb...
20. Zula Swanson: Alaska’s Black Land Queen & Brothel Boss
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the untold story of Zula Swanson, a trailblazing entrepreneur who became Alaska’s largest Black landowner and a powerful businesswoman. Fro...
19. Lou Graham: Seattle’s Powerful Madam & Secret Philanthropist
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Seattle’s early history wouldn’t be the same without Lou Graham, the city’s most misunderstood madam and business mogul. While many remember her...
18. Something Strange is Afoot: The Salish Sea Feet Mysteries
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a toe-tally intriguing episode of Rainy Day Rabbit Holes where we dive deep into the baffling phenomenon of the Salish Sea Feet Discoverie...
17. Crater Lake Mysteries: It's Kind of Like an Intergalactic Crime Scene
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this riveting episode, we dive deep into the enigmatic and mysterious occurrences surrounding Crater Lake, one of the most beautiful yet baffling l...
16. I Didn't Order Boobs In My Coffee! The History of Starbucks & the Coffee Wars
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Uncover the caffeinated chronicles of the Pacific Northwest! From Seattle's own Starbucks' humble beginnings to the coffee wars and the sexy world of ...
15. Mystical Brews and Historic Halls: Unraveling the McMenamins Magic at Elk's Temple
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Join us on the Rainy Day Rabbit Holes Podcast as we explore the enchanting world of McMenamins and their magical transformation of the Elk's T...
14. The R.E.I. Odyssey: Tracing the Outdoor Giant's History
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Unpack the incredible journey of Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) in this episode of Rainy Day Rabbit Holes. From its grassroots beginnings in 1938...
Happy Holidays from Rainy Day Rabbit Holes!
24 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We just want to wish all of you out there a wonderful holiday season! Thank you for your love and support! We will be taking a break this week, but wi...
13. Winter Solstice Traditions in the Pacific Northwest (And Around the World)
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this festive episode as we trace the roots of modern Christmas traditions back to ancient winter solstice celebrations worldwide. Explore t...
12. The Singles Movie: Part 2
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we continue our discussion about the iconic 1992 film Singles. Should you give your doctor hair advice? Should you use Gorilla Glue in your hair...
11. The Most Seattle Movie Ever Made: Singles (1992)
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a Gen-Xer who gets all nostalgic about 90's grunge music, Doc Martens and flannel shirts? Then this is the episode for you! Shea and Jody invi...
10. Shea's gonna talk about Japan.....Again: The Internment of Japanese Americans in the Pacific Northwest
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Will Shea ever stop talking about her trip to Japan? On today's episode, Shea recaps her big trip to the Land of the Rising Sun, how Japanese immigran...
9. This is not a Culinary Podcast: Shea ruins Thanksgiving
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's special Thanksgiving mini-episode, Shea ruins Thanksgiving with some dark history. The gals share their Thanksgiving stories, and even ...
8. This is not a True Crime Podcast: The serial killer of Highway 20 Oregon
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Buckle up for part 2 of Shea's Oregon serial killer rabbit hole! Today Shea tells Jody about a nasty piece of work haunting Highway 20 in the 70's thr...
7. This is not a Political Podcast: The Dark History of San Francisco's Chinatown
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We made an executive decision; San Francisco is part of the Pacific Northwest, at least for this podcast! Shea fell down a major rabbit hole about the...
6. This is not a Bigfoot Podcast: Sasquatch and Ape Canyon
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today Jody tells us about the incident that sparked the modern Bigfoot movement. The gals answer deep and meaningful questions such as: why has no one...
5. The Itty Bitty Inn: An interview with the innkeeper Rik
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A beacon in the night for weary travelers on the southern Oregon coast, the Itty Bitty Inn was just what Shea & Jody needed on their road trip. We...
4. This is not a Dinosaur Podcast & Oregon's 2023 serial killer (allegedly)
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After humping a T-Rex, Shea decided she needed to know more about Prehistoric Gardens. Also, is there an active serial killer in Portland Oregon? Joi...
3. This is not a Goonies Podcast: Astoria Oregon
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jody takes us down her Astoria Oregon rabbit hole where we uncover the trauma of the Goonies kids and discover Astoria's most badass woman, the first ...
2. Oregon Coast Dumpster Fire: Rainy Day Rabbit Holes Road Trip Part 2
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After the fun of day one of the road trip, we hit a snag on day two. Will Shea & Jody die on the side of Highway 101, or get kidnapped by a serial...
1. Rainy Day Rabbit Holes Road Trip! It Begins!
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the very first episode of Rainy Day Rabbit Holes!In this debut episode, Shea and Jody take you back to where it all began—a road trip thr...