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The Macabrecast

The Macabrecast

By: Brooke Dawson and Holly Lackey
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The Macabrecast, a podcast where spooky history and haunted antiquities never cease to intrigue us. Long-time friends and nerds Brooke Dawson (She/Her) and Holly Lackey (She/Her) indulge in frightful fancy by deep diving into humanity’s greatest nightmares, mistakes, and creations. Chills aside, we attempt to bring a lighthearted air to humanity’s mistakes, as we examine history through the lenses of one cantankerous lesbian and one unyielding asexual.

2022
True Crime World
Episodes
  • Episode 90, Part II: The Isdal Woman
    Jun 8 2026
    Welcome back to Part II of the strange case of the Isdal Woman! We went over all the odd details of this case last episode, and we can't wait to jump into the many theories this week. Holly has more information for you all about eyewitness accounts, historic context, and whether the Isdal woman could have been a spy or maybe even part of a criminal ring.
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    1 hr and 38 mins
  • Episode 90, Part I: The Isdal Woman
    May 18 2026

    We are heading to Bergen, Norway this week to cover the very intriguing unsolved case of the Isdal Woman. In 1970, an unidentified woman was found dead in Norway and the circumstances around her death have remained a mystery to this day. Holly will be sharing the details and facts that emerged in the investigation in Part I of this episode. Be sure to come back for Part II where we'll get into some theories and additional clues that have been uncovered since the 1970s.

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Episode 89: Spring Equinox Traditions
    May 4 2026

    Spring has sprung in Seattle, and the recent seasonal change has us curious about International Spring Equinox traditions. Macabrecast episodes often feature the spookier traditions of Autumn, but it's time Spring had its moment! Humanity has a habit of making traditions, forgetting about their original meaning, and co-opting them. As per the usual, buckle up for three lesser-known Springtime traditions--with some sinister twists!

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    58 mins
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