Gin & Spooks

We're back with MORE cryptozoology for you! This time the Loch Ness Monster and the Wendigo get the Gin & Spooks treatment. So get comfy, crack open a can of Irn Bru, and prepare to BELIEVE.

Please head to our instagram (@ginandspooks) for a photo dump of everything we've talked about. These photos and our sources can also be found on our blog (https://ginandspooks.wordpress.com)  

If you have any drink suggestions, topic suggestions, or ghost stories of your own please send them to us at ginandspooks@gmail.com

Stay safe & spooky 

In this month's episode Emma tells the story of the illusive Mothman, and Laura geeks out about Bigfoot. It basically ends up as an unpaid advert for the TV show Expedition Bigfoot (huge fan). Are they real life? Or are they just fantasy...? Let us know your thoughts and if we changed your mind! 

Please head to our instagram (@ginandspooks) for a photo dump of everything we've talked about. These photos and our sources can also be found on our blog (https://ginandspooks.wordpress.com)  

If you have any drink suggestions, topic suggestions, or ghost stories of your own please send them to us at ginandspooks@gmail.com

Stay safe & spooky 

In this episode Emma hits us with some facts about stalking, and Laura tells us of the shocking case of Michelle Hadley, and Ian and Angela Diaz. Please note we talk about topics that people might find distressing, listener discretion is advised.

There's also a visit from Toothless the cat! 

Please head to our instagram (@ginandspooks) for a photo dump of everything we've talked about. These photos and our sources can also be found on our blog (https://ginandspooks.wordpress.com) along with some resources for if you are a victim of stalking.

If you have any drink suggestions, topic suggestions, or ghost stories of your own please send them to us at ginandspooks@gmail.com

Stay safe & spooky 

On this episode we talk about two missing persons cases where the victims were never found. Laura gives you the life story of aviation pioneer (and badass) Amelia Earhart and Emma gives us the understatement of the year when she calls the case of the Sodder children "an awful thing." Warning: we talk about dying and ways of dying in this episode that might be triggering for some listeners. 

Remember to head to our instagram (@ginandspooks) for a photo dump of everything we've talked about. These photos and our sources can also be found on our blog https://ginandspooks.wordpress.com/ and don't forget to follow us on twitter @ginandspookspod so you can send us spooky memes!

If you have any topic/drink suggestions or ghost stories of you own then please email them to us at ginandspooks@gmail.com and we may read them out on a future episode! 

Stay safe & spooky

Did you think you could make it through Halloween weekend without a new episode from us?! Well, this episode was recorded in March and it's now October so our chat at the start is a little outdated (Download Festival was great thanks)... but it still COUNTS! We're back and talking about weird & unusual deaths. Laura tells the story of the "toxic woman" Gloria Ramirez, and Emma talks about the unusual case of Elisa Lam. 

Remember to head to our instagram (@ginandspooks) for a photo dump of everything we've talked about. These photos and our sources can also be found on our blog https://ginandspooks.wordpress.com/ and don't forget to follow us on twitter @ginandspookspod

If you have any topic suggestions, drink suggestions, or ghost stories of your own then please send us an email at ginandspooks@gmail.com - we are planning another listener stories episode soon! 

This week we are living our pirate fantasies! (we are obsessed with the Pirates of the Caribbean music ok). Hitting you with The Pirate Code, and stories about Sir Francis Drake and Anne Bonny. We go off on many tangents, and Emma struggles to answer the "Would You Rather?" question. Don't worry, we don't try and speak like pirates the whole way through!

Warning: we talk about some sensitive topics in this episode, listener discretion is advised. This week Laura tells the horrifying story of Pennhurst State School, whilst Emma provides the spooks with some tales from inside haunted hospitals and asylums. Featuring background noise from Laura's cats, a rant about tonic, and a random echo at some moments?! Enjoy!

For our Halloween episode and 1 year anniversary we are talking all things zombies - films, books, tv shows, apocalypse plans, chances of survival, you name it! Including tangents about tsunamis, soil acidity, and vampires. Head over to our socials to answer our "Would You Rather" questions and let us know your fav zombie film. We also have a snazzy new logo! 

Our longest episode yet! Listener discretion is very much advised, as this week we are talking about necrophilia - the act having sex with a corpse. Emma starts with giving you some facts and figures on necrophiles and the different types that exist, then we share the stories of Earle Nelson, Carl Tanzler, and Jeffrey Dahmer. All very different men with very different motives, but sharing one common interest. Cover art is by Morgina Finney and music is Hell of a Scary Night by Neil Cross.

Warning: we talk about topics in this episode that some may find distressing, listener discretion is advised. This week we are talking about young murderers - are they born this way, or does a horrific childhood make a murderer? Criminal cases include the Menendez Brothers, Mary Bell, and the death of James Bulger. This episode also features cats, condoms, and the gospel according to Emma. Cover art by Morgina Finney. Music is Hell of a Scary Night by Neil Cross.

Do you believe in God and the Devil? Do you believe in demons, and their ability to possess humans? Would you give Satan a burger? We discuss all of this and more in this week's episode - including the cases of Anneliese Michel and Roland Doe. This episode contains topics that some people may find disturbing, listener discretion is advised. Music is Hell of a Scary Night by Neil Cross and cover art is by Morgina Finney.

Welcome back to Gin & Spooks! In this episode we discuss some of the most deadly poisons and plants, and tell the stories of 3 murderous women - Mary Ann Cotton, Maria Swanenberg, & Guilia Tofana. Tune in to hear Emma's lovely cold and Laura's incredible acting... Cover art by Morgina Finney. Music is Hell of a Scary Night by Neil Cross.

In this episode we discuss a handful of celebrities with some interesting beliefs that differ slightly from the norm... We take a dip into the world of cults, scientology, and aliens - featuring a lot of music-based tangents! And Laura mistakes a pokemon for the scientology dictator of the "Galactic Confederacy". This will be our last episode whilst we take a little break - but we will be back soon better than ever! Cover art by Morgina Finney and music is Hell of a Scary Night by Neil Cross.

This week we are supplying you with some more ghost stories! This time we are hitting up some haunted castles from the UK - Chillingham, Tutbury, Muncaster, and Edinburgh. They all come with a lot of history - Laura's historical tangents are evidence of this - so are guaranteed to provide a lot of ghosts. Also featuring a special appearance from the Green Giant, and a new catchphrase. Music is Hell of a Scary Night by Neil Cross and cover art is by Morgina Finney.

Do you believe in reincarnation? Do you believe a person can have someone else's memories? Join us as we tell stories of children who seem to be experiencing just that - we have a WW2 veteran, a boat architect, a nurse, and deceased siblings. We aren't sure what we believe, but it definitely gave us chills. Sources include The Ghost Inside My Child. Cover art by Morgina Finney. Music is Hell of a Scary Night by Neil Cross.

This week we tell some spooky stories sent into us by our wonderful listeners. Sit back and hold tight, for one of our scariest episodes yet! Worth a listen just for some of the noise we make in terror. Thanks to Hester, Ellie, Jodie & Matt, Eamon, and Ash for all of your wonderful stories. If you have a story of your own please send it into us at ginandspooks@gmail.com for our next listener stories episode! Cover art by Morgina Finney, music by Neil Cross.

In this episode we discuss the topic of raising the dead - NECROMANCY. Learn some of the methods used to summon the dead throughout history, in different religions, and what kind of "mancer" we would be. Also featuring tangents about star signs, the 10 plagues from the Bible, and Norse/Greek/Egyptian mythology... Music is Hell of a Scary Night by Neil Cross and cover art is by Morgina Finney.

We've hit 10 episodes - hooray! Thank you for sticking with us this far. This week we are discussing two of arguably the most famous cults to have existed - the Manson Family and Jonestown. Come and hear about how Charles Manson and Jim Jones grew up, how they ended up as cult leaders, and the atrocities they committed in their position of power. Music is Hell of a Scary Night by Neil Cross, cover art by Morgina Finney.

Disclaimer: In this episode we are talking about cannibals, so it gets pretty gory. Listener discretion is advised. Join us for some interesting (& gory) facts, the (gory) story of Armin Meiwes, and some (gory & gruesome) chit chat. Did we make you hungry? Music is Hell of a Scary Night by Neil Cross, cover art by Morgina Finney.

This week we take our first tentative steps towards the curtain between life and death... When we die, are we truly gone forever? Or can our spirits continue on to haunt the living? As we are both missing nights out, we thought we'd start by telling tales of hauntings in some of our favourite places - PUBS. So pour yourself a pint of your favourite beverage, and join us for some spooks! Music is Hell of a Scary Night by Neil Cross, cover art by Morgina Finney

WE ARE BACK after our little break! Bringing you all the witch action of the UK in the 1600s. We have some torture techniques, excerpts from the trials, and a discussion on Matthew Hopkins (ultimate prick). Hear stories about the Bakewell Witches, the Pendle Witches, and Molly Leigh - was she a witch or just a bad ass independent woman? Cover art by Morgina Finney. Music is Hell of a Scary Night by Neil Cross.

MERRY SPOOKMAS ONE AND ALL! This week Laura tells the story of St. Nicholas' best buddy Krampus, Emma tells of some weird and wonderful Christmas traditions from across the world, and we both find everything hilarious for some reason. Shadow the cat can also be heard chirping in the background again (we might let her host a whole episode one day). So mull some wine, and join us for some spooky festive fun. Music is Hell of a Scary Night by Neil Cross. Cover art by Morgina Finney.

Please note, we cover some disturbing topics in this episode that people may find distressing. Listener discretion is advised. This week Laura and Emma are once again joined by their resident (unqualified) criminal psychologist (& at one point her husband Richie) to discuss women who kill. It's not just men who murder! Though according to the stats, it is mostly men... Anyway, we've picked out 3 women - Aileen Wuornos, Miyuki Ishikawa (the demon midwife), and Myra Hindley - who certainly give the murderous men a run for their money.  APOLOGIES for the rubbish audio, this was recorded over zoom during lockdown.

This week's episode involves serial killers! Along with guest star Morgina, we discuss their crimes, the mystery behind them, and their methods. Hear about the Golden State Killer, the Zodiac Killer, and pig farmer Robert Pickton. Please note, we cover some disturbing topics within this episode, listener discretion is advised. Music is Hell of a Scary Night by Neil Cross. Cover art is by Morgina Finney.

Join Emma and Laura (& guest star Shadow the cat) as they discuss Cursed Film Sets. Are they actually cursed, just a marketing technique, or pure coincidence? Come and hear the cursed stories of The Exorcist, The Conjuring, The Crow and James Dean's car and see for yourself! Music is Hell of a Scary Night by Neil Cross and cover art is by Morgina Finney.