Misfits and Mysteries

Howdy Misfits! This week Steve gives you the run down on everything you need to know about Vampires. Yup, we googled “how to become a vampire” so you don’t have to during your next midlife crisis. Basically, just be a bad b*tch, talk to yourself, or have a third nipple. All the cool kids are doing it. Then Steve talks about Ludwig the Blood Sucker, a Vampire from NYC who may in fact have just been a drunk little person who likes to bite people. Next, Emmy takes us through the wild world according to Ancient Aliens — all you need to know is every prominent figure (from Satan to the Virgin Mary, Buddha, and George Washington) were either aliens or influenced by aliens. Pretty nifty, huh? Source.  If you want to hear more from Steve and Emmy, remember to tune in every Thursday for more mind-blowing and hysterical content. You can also check out our blog on our website: misfitsandmysteries.com And be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @podcast_misfits and on Facebook @PodcastMisfits and on Youtube Misfits and Mysteries! Don't forget to buy our Merch and consider donating a couple bucks to buy us a coffee!

This week we are joined by a very special misfit: Dr. Emily Zarka, the monster expert from PBS Monstrum! Dr. Z chats with Steve and Emmy about the folklore and origins of monsters, her love of the Vermont Lake Monsters baseball team, her favorite cryptids, and so much more. In fact, she and Steve have both seen a Jackalope — coincidence? Next, Emmy does a deep dive into one of the monsters we learned about during our conversation with Dr. Z, the Manananggal. She’s a badass blood sucking half-woman and half-bat, who just happens to lose the bottom half of her body each day at dusk. Talk about a rough night! Steve rounds out our strange-being-centered convo by telling the story of the McGuire Space Alien — basically, some dude panicked and shot an alien on an airplane tarmac, but the ET was never seen again. Spooky!  If you want to hear more from Steve and Emmy, remember to tune in every Thursday for more mind-blowing and hysterical content. You can also check out our blog on our website: misfitsandmysteries.com And be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @podcast_misfits and on Facebook @PodcastMisfits and on Youtube Misfits and Mysteries! Don't forget to buy our Merch and consider donating a couple bucks to buy us a coffee!  Check out Dr. Zarka on PBS Monstrum.   Check out Steves guest review of the Velocipastor for Zisi Emporium for B Movies.  You can also find Max Gunssler's books on Amazon. Here and here.

Hey Misfits, get ready, because this episode is a bit ~spooky~. Emmy had nightmares for about 3 nights after recording her segment on killer clowns. You may know about the most infamous clowns like John Wayne Gacy, but have you heard about the Killer Clowns from Outer Space? How about the college campus killer clowns, or the mysterious love triangle of a husband’s scorned clown lover? Afterward, you’ll hear Steve chat through some freaky freak show performers, from Jo Jo the Dog Faced Boy to the Fiji Mermaid, and so much more. You’ll also hear about the crew’s personal experiences with freak shows, like Emmy’s trip to see the very underwhelming “World’s Smallest Horse”.  If you want to hear more from Steve and Emmy, remember to tune in every Thursday for more mind-blowing and hysterical content. You can also check out our blog on our website: misfitsandmysteries.com And be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @podcast_misfits and on Facebook @PodcastMisfits and on Youtube Misfits and Mysteries! Don't forget to buy our Merch and consider donating a couple bucks to buy us a coffee!

Happy April Fool's Day, Misfits! Steve and Emmy have a wild journey of an episode for you tonight. Before we dive in, Steve tells us that his creepy attic bedroom might actually be haunted by two ghosts; and Emmy has been afraid of the dark ever since. Then, Steve tells us some wild just-released Bigfoot and Jersey Devil Attack News, one of which took place in Emmy's favorite restaurant of all time: Applebee's. Emmy keeps us on the topic of cryptids with the story of the Squonk, a creature so ugly it dissolves into a puddle of tears every time someone looks at it. Sounds like me in middle school. Don't feel too bad for the Squonk though, because we're pretty sure he's still in line with the rules of White Boy Summer (WBS) outlined by Chet Hanks -- you have to listen to make sure you are too. Lastly, Steve caps us off with a topical discussion of the history of April fools day, and some pranks that just went totally wrong. Watch out, this April 1; Emmy might just put Vaseline on all of your door handles.  If you want to hear more from Steve and Emmy, remember to tune in every Thursday for more mind-blowing and hysterical content. You can also check out our blog on our website: misfitsandmysteries.com And be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @podcast_misfits and on Facebook @PodcastMisfits and on Youtube Misfits and Mysteries! Don't forget to buy our Merch and consider donating a couple bucks to buy us a coffee (or help Emmy write her cryptid themed erotic novel).

Hey Misfits — Be careful, Steve and Emmy each had a BEER while recording, so this episode contains some hot takes. First, Steve tells us some crazy Cryptid stories — like the time Bigfoot threw a snake at a woman’s car (spoiler alert, that’s the whole story). Then, Emmy covers the legend of the Kraken, which Steve and Emmy discover is somewhere between the size of a football field and a school bus, but we’re not really sure. Then, things get steamy as Steve reads the review of his new favorite book — “A Gronking to Remember”, a football-themed erotica novel that has more nuance and class than you could ever imagine. You know the author from her more popular books, “I don't care if my best friend's mom is a Sasquatch, she's hot and I'm taking a shower with her” or "I don't care if my sasquatch lover says the world is exploding, she's hot but I play bass and there is nothing hotter right now than rap rock"— so clearly her Gronk book is one you don’t want to miss. If you want to hear more from Steve and Emmy, remember to tune in every Thursday for more mind-blowing and hysterical content. You can also check out our blog on our website: misfitsandmysteries.com And be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @podcast_misfits and on Facebook @PodcastMisfits and on Youtube Misfits and Mysteries! Don't forget to buy our Merch and consider donating a couple bucks. 

What shape are you most afraid of? Rhombus, sphere, octagon? For Steve and Emmy, it’s gotta be the triangle. This episode, Steve talks about the infamous Bermuda Triangle, including the region’s most famous disappearances. Then, Emmy takes us through the less-known but still super spooky Bennington Triangle, located in Bennington, Vermont — this place has Bigfoot, UFOs, murder, you name it. This episode, you’ll also hear about how Emmy’s friend somehow lost 13 chickens on an island overnight, how photographs work (spoiler alert: Steve and Emmy have no idea), the strange UFO news of the week, and so much more. If you want to hear more from Steve and Emmy, remember to tune in every Thursday for more mind-blowing and hysterical content. You can also check out our blog on our website: MisfitsandMysteries.com  And be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @podcast_misfits ! Don't forget to buy our Merch and consider donating a couple bucks. 

Howdy Moosfits! Or is it Misfits? This week’s episode will have you questioning what’s real and what’s not! First, Emmy takes us through the age old question: are the writers of the Simpsons time travelers, or just really f*cking smart? Then, we play the “guess the cryptid” game with the lovely ladies from “They're Terrified and Tipsy Podcast”, where we all have trouble naming the difference between a cryptids other strange creatures like Pokémon, dinosaurs, mops.....(?) Then, Steve discusses the Mandela effect and our collective false memories — from celebrity deaths to “kit-kats” and the “Berinstein bears”. Oh, and Steve also takes us through his *real* Pokémon tier list — and Emmy doesn’t necessarily agree with all of his choices.  If you want to hear more from Steve and Emmy, remember to tune in every Thursday for more mind-blowing and hysterical content. You can also check out our blog on our website: misfitsandmysteries.com. And be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @podcast_misfits ! You can also find our friends at They’re Terrified and Tipsy Pod here: They’re a ton of fun so be sure to check them out! You can also support us by purchasing our merch or by donating a couple bucks.

This episode Steve and Emmy chat with the legendary Campbell McLaren, the mastermind behind the UFC, Combate Americas, Collegehumor, and pretty much anything else violent and/or funny. Campbell tells us about his dream fight (Jesus vs. Mohamed and/or Santa), dives into why the Comedy Store may not actually be haunted, and reveals how he really feels about big names he’s worked with in comedy, like Joe Rogan and Larry David. Aside from this great interview, you can hear the most scathing restaurant review of all time from Emmy — and then Steve wraps us up with a run-down on the Jersey Devil. Turns out he’s only got one hand? Oh, and Steve and Emmy launch their idea for a Margaritaville themed podcast. No sponsorship from the restaurant chain, yet.. but ball’s in your court Margritaville. Just sayin’. You can check out Bigfoot the Movie on Amazon. If you’d like to check out Combate Americas, you can find their website here. Also find Campbell on Twitter and Instagram @CampbellCombate. If you want to hear more from Steve and Emmy, remember to tune in every Thursday for more mind-blowing and hysterical content. You can also check out our blog on our website.  Don't forget to buy our merch and please consider donating a couple bucks.  And be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @podcast_misfits !  Last but certainly not least, you can find our friends at They’re Terrified and Tipsy Pod here. We’ll be chatting with these incredible ladies during next week’s episode, so be sure to tune in then!

This very special Valentine’s Day episode, Emmy takes on a story she’s been waiting to tell for ages: Elizabeth Klarer and her lover from outer space. Yup that’s right, we’re talking alien sex this week. Then, Steve and Emmy talk to Olivia from Kid Nation about what it’s like to be a child star, the unlikely friendships she’s maintained after the show, and what those kids we’ve come to love were really like on set. Then, Steve closes us out with the life — and very strange death — of the cat who worked with for the CIA. Oh, and he also shares with us a very special PowerPoint about why he deserves a pet duck. Want to hear more of Olivia’s story from her time on Kid Nation? Check out her book here.  If you love the paranormal, true crime and alcohol (um, who doesn’t?) listen to our friends at Booze and Ghouls. If you want to hear more from Steve and Emmy, remember to tune in every Thursday for more mind-blowing and hysterical content. You can also check out our blog on our website: misfitsandmysteries.com And be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @podcast_misfits !

Calling all Egyptologists! On this episode of the Misfits and Mysteries podcast, Emmy takes us through the Egyptian past life of Dorthy Eady, aka Om Sety; it’s case study that will make you believe in reincarnation. Next, Steve discusses Mummy curses and a possessed car named Little Bastard. Moral of the story? Don’t use a dead mummy hand as a paperweight. Tune in every Thursday for more mind-blowing and hysterical content. You can also check out our blog on our website  And be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @podcast_misfits

Oh Misfits, have we got an episode for you! This week we’re joined by the wonderful Ladies Fright podcast, who chat with us about urban legends from New York and New Jersey— and these stories run the gambit from insane asylum spirits to WWI ghosts and everything in between. Somehow, this episode contains a lot of supernatural stories related to dogs as well, so get ready. Next, just in time for the Super Bowl, Steve talks about the curse of the New Orleans Saints’ arena, which was built on top of a cemetery — it contains witchdoctor so it’s of course one of Emmy’s favorite stories. Then, the two cap off the episode with the FINAL episode of kid nation :( you don’t want to miss it! If you want to hear more from Steve and Emmy, remember to tune in every Thursday for more mind-blowing and hysterical content. You can also check out our blog on our website: misfitsandmysteries.com And be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @podcast_misfits ! Don't forget to sign up for our newsletter!  Also check out our Merch Store.  If you enjoy the show please consider supporting the show buy donating a couple bucks. If you enjoy the show don't forget to tell a friend and leave a nice rating and review on apple podcast and PodChaser.  You can find Ladies fright on Spotify and anywhere you listen to podcast.  You can follow them on Twitter: @LadiesFrightPod and Instagram: @LadiesFrightPodcast

Hey Misfits, buckle up because this ones a doozy. Heard about the Dayatlov Pass incident in the news recently? Basically, some hikers were mysteriously found dead in Russia, and no one really can figure out why. Steve takes us through some of the most popular (and unpopular) explanations — from Yeti attacks to government cover-ups, undercover agents transporting nuclear waste, and more. Emmy keeps this episode spooky, turning to the abandoned Christian-themed theme park in Waterbury, Connecticut: Holy Land USA. This allegedly haunted, abandoned theme park features murder, vandalism and ghosts. Fun! Then, your two pals Emmy and Steve cap off the episode with a conversation about Episode 12 of Kid Nation — it’s the second to last episode and we’re getting nostalgic! CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains talk of death and sexual assault. If you’d like to skip straight to our Kid Nation segment, start at 58:40.  If you want to hear more from Steve and Emmy, remember to tune in every Thursday for more mind-blowing and hysterical content. You can also check out our blog on our website.  And be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @podcast_misfits ! Lastly, if you’re like us and have the attention span of a goldfish, check out our friends at Micro Break Podcast for funny and interesting stories in under 15 minutes! Find them here: 

Heyo Misfits! Do you like animals? How about drugs? Well then you’re in luck, because this week Steve and Emmy are talking about LSD Dolphins and Cocaine Hippos. Yup, that’s right — Emmy takes us through a wild 1960’s LSD study... conducted with dolphins. Then, Steve talks about hippos owned by the notorious Pablo Escobar. Then, the two finish off the episode with Ep. 11 of Kid Nation — and the kids look like they finally may go back to school. Don’t forget to check out our friends at Ladies Fright podcast:  If you want to hear more from Steve and Emmy (and why wouldn’t you), remember to tune in every Thursday for more mind-blowing and hysterical content. You can also check out our blog on our website: misfitsandmysteries.com And be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @podcast_misfits !

Hey misfits! This week Steve and Emmy actually live up to their logo by tackling some real-life cryptid stories — Steve takes on Bigfoot (a classic) and Emmy talks about the storm-inducing creature that shoots lighting bolts out of its eyes: the Thunderbird. Then we dive into an interview with a very special guest, Zak Kuhn! Whether he’s running sh*t at Backboard Entertainment, hosting his podcast (Zak Kuhn Show) or writing the very popular Nashville Briefing newsletter, Zak is always on the cutting edge of what’s new in the music industry. He tells us the behind the scenes of what it’s like to chat with some of the biggest names in country, the hilarious way he came up with the name “Backboard Entertainment”, what he would do if he was invisible for a day and so much more. To round out the episode, Steve and Emmy talk through episode 10 of Kid Nation — and it looks like Bonanza city may finally go off the rails for good under new leadership.  If you’d like to check out Zak, don’t fear. We’ve got a lot of places you can find him!  To find the Nashville briefing,  Backboard Entertainment,  The Zak Kuhn Show, Twitter, and Instagram:   Annddd if you want to hear more from Steve and Emmy, remember to tune in every Thursday for more mind-blowing and hysterical content. You can also check out our blog on our website And be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @podcast_misfits !

What a week, Misfits! Emmy and Steve are comin’ in HOT with their first episode of 2021. First off, Steve tells us about his very first UFO experience (or should we say UO experience: we’re not sure if it was actually flying). Then, Emmy dives straight into ~ Dr. Love ~, who is, in fact, not a porn star but rather the infamous 17 year-old boy who somehow conned his way into being a successful, albeit very much illegitimate, medical doctor. Next, Steve takes us on a wild ride with some Inuit folklore. Moral of the story? Don’t hang out around Arctic waters, or you might get snatched up by a disturbing “tickle monster”. Finally, we finish off the episode with Episode 9 of Kid Nation, where there are some SERIOUS divisions within the Town. If you like Weird Al and/or craft beer (c’mon, you have to be a fan of at least one of the two), check out our friends at the Beerd Al podcast. If you want to hear more from Steve and Emmy (and why wouldn’t you), remember to tune in every Thursday for more mind-blowing and hysterical content. You can also check out our blog on our website: misfitsandmysteries.com And be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @podcast_misfits ! Pssst! Stay tuned for future episode where we may just break down the Pinocchio cinematic universe — full of horror, space-time travel and more! As always, stay spooky, friends.