Episodes

  • 179 - Spooky Chat 29 - Ghosts, Crimes and Abandoned Placed
    Oct 14 2025

    From angelic strangers at train stations to entire villages lost to history — this episode of Cars of the Macabre explores the strange, the unsettling, and the absurdly human side of the macabre.

    We start on a dark train platform, where an unexpected musician may (or may not) have been an angel. From there, we dive into the tragic story of Imber, a Wiltshire village evacuated in 1943 so American troops could train for the D-Day landings. Promised their homes back after the war, the villagers never returned — leaving behind a ghost village frozen in time.

    Then it’s on to a little bit of British superstition, from childhood myths about lightning to the small, petty acts of modern life that drive us mad (and occasionally lead us to dream about meeting a moose). But beneath the laughter, there’s a darker thread: the terrifying beauty of the death cap mushroom, and how a simple lunch in Australia turned into one of the country’s most chilling murder cases.

    History, folklore, and true crime blend into one unsettling mix — stories of displacement, poisoning, superstition, and fleeting grace. Because sometimes, the strangest horrors aren’t supernatural at all… they’re entirely human.


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    #CarsOfTheMacabre #TrueCrimePodcast #DarkHistory #UrbanLegends #BritishFolklore #GhostStories #Paranormal #AbandonedPlaces #WWIIHistory #MushroomPoisoning #ErinPatterson #DeathCap #HauntedBritain #CreepyStories #DarkComedyPodcast


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    46 mins
  • 178 - The Beltway Sniper Murders: Fear and Terror on the Highway
    Oct 7 2025

    In October 2002, the Washington, D.C. area was gripped by fear as two snipers carried out a series of coordinated attacks that left 10 people dead and 3 wounded. Known as the Beltway Sniper Murders, these shootings paralyzed communities, sparked one of the largest manhunts in U.S. history, and exposed chilling details about John Allen Muhammad and Lee Boyd Malvo. In this episode of Cars of the Macabre, we dive deep into the killings, investigation, and aftermath of a crime spree that turned everyday routines—pumping gas, shopping, walking outside—into moments of terror.


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    #TrueCrime #BeltwaySniper #SerialKiller #TrueCrimePodcast #CarsOfTheMacabre #MurderPodcast #TrueCrimeCommunity

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    41 mins
  • 177 - Spooky Chat 28 - Haunted Caravans, Campsites, and Castles
    Sep 30 2025

    From eerie campsites to haunted caravans and castles, paranormal activity seems to follow wherever people seek rest. In this chilling episode of Cars of the Macabre, we explore spine-tingling tales of ghostly encounters on lonely campgrounds, restless spirits in caravans, and ancient castles filled with centuries of haunting history. Are these just campfire stories, or is something truly otherworldly at work? Join us as we journey into the shadows of the paranormal.


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    #Haunted #Paranormal #GhostStories #HauntedCastles #HauntedCaravans #HauntedCampsites #Supernatural #CarsOfTheMacabre #ParanormalPodcast


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    44 mins
  • 176 - The Haunting Disappearance of the Jamison Family
    Sep 23 2025

    In October 2009, the Jamison family vanished without a trace in the remote Oklahoma mountains. Their abandoned truck was discovered with wallets, phones, cash, and their dog left behind — but no sign of Bobby, Sherilynn, or Madyson. Years later, their remains were found, yet the case remains shrouded in mystery. Were they victims of foul play, a cult, or something even stranger? In this episode of Cars of the Macabre, we dive deep into the eerie circumstances, theories, and unanswered questions surrounding the Jamison family disappearance.


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    #JamisonFamily #TrueCrime #UnsolvedMystery #Disappearance #TrueCrimePodcast #CarsOfTheMacabre #OklahomaMystery #MissingPersons


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    47 mins
  • 175 - Spooky Chat 27 - Lost in Time: Time Slips, Alien Abductions, and Interdimensional Encounters
    Sep 16 2025

    Step into the unknown as Cars of the Macabre explores chilling cases of time slips, missing time experiences, and spatial disorientation. From alien abductions and military encounters to eerie reports of people struck by beams of light in forests, we uncover disturbing stories of time distortion and interdimensional realities. Keywords: time slips, missing time, alien abductions, military abductions, interdimensional encounters, time distortion, paranormal podcast, strange phenomena.


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    #TimeSlips #MissingTime #AlienAbductions #MilitaryAbductions #TimeDistortion #Interdimensional #ParanormalPodcast #CarsOfTheMacabre #UFO #StrangePhenomena


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    56 mins
  • 174 - Aileen Wuornos – Part 2: Trial, Verdict & Media Circus
    Sep 9 2025

    In Part 2 of our Aileen Wuornos deep dive, Cars of the Macabre explores the courtroom chaos that followed America's most infamous female serial killer. From the intense trial and shocking verdict to her defense attorney’s bizarre media antics, we uncover the spectacle that blurred justice and exploitation. We also examine the cultural obsession that followed Wuornos into death — including documentaries, true crime specials, and even a full opera written about her.


    Was this the pursuit of justice, or did the world simply want a front-row seat to the downfall of a killer?


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    #TrueCrime #AileenWuornos #SerialKiller #CourtroomDrama #DeathPenalty #FemaleKillers #CrimePodcast #JusticeSystem #CarsOfTheMacabre #MurderTrial #MediaCircus #TrueCrimePodcast

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    46 mins
  • 173 - Aileen Wuornos – Part 1: From Broken Childhood to Murder
    Sep 2 2025

    In Part 1 of our Cars of the Macabre special, we trace the disturbing path of Aileen Wuornos — from her abusive and chaotic upbringing to the string of murders that would make her one of America’s most infamous serial killers.


    We explore her troubled childhood, early run-ins with the law, and the relationships that shaped her. But this episode also examines her first known killings — the victims found on Florida highways — and the investigation that began closing in.


    Was she a predator or a woman pushed too far? Join us as we uncover the chilling events leading up to her arrest.


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    #AileenWuornos #TrueCrimePodcast #FemaleSerialKillers #FloridaMurders #CarsOfTheMacabre #TrueCrimeCommunity #MurderMystery #TrueCrimeStory #NotoriousCrimes

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    45 mins
  • 173 - Spooky Chat 26: Embarrassing Encounters, Ink & Engines Festival, Upcoming Paranormal Series & More…
    Aug 26 2025

    Join us for a laid-back Spooky Chat on Cars of the Macabre! We share embarrassing stories (including meeting Professor Green), celebrate the amazing Ink & Engines Festival, and give a sneak peek at our upcoming spooky series. Expect laughter, chills, and plenty of paranormal talk along the way. Perfect for true crime and supernatural fans looking for something fun and eerie!


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    55 mins