For centuries, sailors have insisted that within the ocean’s depths there lurks an enormous and powerful sea monster. With tentacles that can down a ship and a hungry beak ready to consume seamen by the dozen, is there truly an unknown beast lurking in our waters? Or is it merely an unbelievably real sea creature made famous by sailors’ tall tales? This week’s episode is The Kraken. SOURCES Is Loch Ness Monster's Long Neck a Whale Penis? Experts have Divided Opinions, News18: https://www.news18.com/news/buzz/is-loch-ness-monsters-long-neck-a-whale-penis-experts-have-divided-opinions-3754856 ..read more

Sinisterhood is six years old this year. At nearly 300 episodes, 120 Freaky Fridays, and untold hours of chaos on Patreon, we've had a lot of fun over the years. In anticipation of our 300th episode, we're looking back at some favorite moments and origin stories. This Week's Episode is Pre-300th Comedy Look-Back. Here is a list of the episodes in order:   Full Episodes 133 – The Loveland Frogman 53 – Killer Clowns 105 – Robert the Doll 140 – The Denver Airport Conspiracy 242 – McGruff the Crime Dog 13 – The Disappearance of Ben McDaniel ..read more

His baby blues captivated the hearts of teen fans around the world in the 90s. Then this baby-faced hunk traded his acting gigs for a guitar. Now, he's a full-blown rockstar with an Oscar, known for his dedicated followers and allegations of favoring young fans. Is the band's refrain, Yes, this is a cult, merely an inside joke as they claim? Or is it something sinister hiding in plain sight? This week's episode is 90s Heartthrobs or Cult Leaders? Part 2: Jared Leto / My So-Called Cult SOURCES 10 Trans Actors Who Could Have Played Jared Leto’s Role in ‘Dallas Buyers Club’, Indie Wire: https ..read more

Their faces graced the cover of teen magazines, and the dreamy roles they played in the 1990s and 2000s got the hearts of their young fans pumping. But now, not one but two former ‘90s heartthrobs have been accused of running cults. Are these men using their fame and influence for personal gain and gratification? Or has the media taken a few too many liberties with the truth? This week’s episode is: Andrew Keegan and Jared Leto - 90s Heartthrobs or Cult Leaders? Part 1 SOURCES Andrew Keegan Addresses Rumors That He Runs a Cult, Admits He’s Spent ‘Tens of Thousands of Dollars’ on Spiritual Gro ..read more

With an outpouring of support, Mica’s family began their quest for justice. Disappointed with law enforcement, they eventually turned to the media. Meanwhile, sworn statements from JP's ex-wife and Mica’s siblings shone an even brighter light on the pastor's alleged dark side. A frustrated JP took to social media in his own defense, but his videos seemed to cause more questions than answers. With the investigation still ongoing, will Mica ever truly get justice? This week’s episode is Mica Miller - The Case So Far - Part 3. SOURCES Submit Tips, Donate, and Learn More About Mica's Law at http ..read more

A pastor’s nonchalant announcement of his wife’s death at a Sunday service garnered national media attention. As more details of his life became public, a harrowing picture emerged of what his now-deceased wife endured during her life. With the feds and local law enforcement supposedly on the case, will her estranged husband face legal consequences for his prior actions? This week’s episode is Mica Miller – The Case So Far – Part 2. SOURCES Part 1 Sources: https://www.sinisterhood.com/shownotes/ep294-mica-miller-pt1   Articles Mica Miller Update: Gas Station Owner Has Video of Woman Be ..read more

In late April, a charismatic pastor from South Carolina made a sudden announcement at the end of his sermon: his wife was dead. The internet began questioning the strange delivery, and her loved ones began speaking out about the man of God's twisted past. Receipts show this picture-perfect couple was anything but, and the truth about the preacher and what all he did to his wife is being revealed. He denies everything, but with each passing day, the evidence mounts. This week’s episode is Mica Miller - The Case So Far - Part 1. SOURCES Justice For Mica's Official GoFundMe (proceeds go to help ..read more

Invisible. Malevolent. Intimidating. This noisy ghost wrought havoc on a young couple and their toddler in England. Paranormal investigators documented strong evidence in what some have called one of the most remarkable British paranormal cases of the modern era. Was a spirit causing all this chaos or was it someone much closer? This week’s episode is The South Shields Poltergeist. SOURCES The South Shields Poltergeist: One Family's Fight Against an Invisible Intruder by Darren W. Ritson: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B096DK2YL5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_d_asin_title_351_o00?ie=UTF8&psc=1   ..read more

A case for Judge Christie. An unbelievable headline. Confessions, Assholes, and More. This week is a Patreon Appetizer Sampler. Petty Confessions: https://www.patreon.com/posts/listener-humpty-94348368 True Crime Headlines: https://www.patreon.com/posts/tchl-facial-fail-100161610 AITA - Wedding: https://www.patreon.com/posts/r-aita-can-you-74209186 AITA - Olives: https://www.patreon.com/posts/r-aita-wedding-s-54916797 Judge Christie: https://www.patreon.com/posts/judge-christie-79177388 Click here to sign up for our Patreon and receive hundreds of hours of bonus content. Please cli ..read more

For over a century, the Oujia board has been both a silly slumber party game and a portal into the unknown. But in 2009, one man conjured a supernatural force that has since been experienced by countless others the world over. Is this just the case of a viral urban legend, or has something more sinister been unleashed? This week’s episode is Zozo the Ouija Board Demon. SOURCES Book: The Zozo Phenomenon by Darren Evans: https://amzn.to/31Fwg24   Dictionnaire infernal, Repertoire Universel, sur les démons (1818): https://archive.org/stream/DictionnaireInfernal1863   Hail Zozo! Five Ot ..read more