Strange and Dreadful Things

Strange and Dreadful Things


Latest Episodes

Twisted to Death
December 21, 2022

Line shaft technology may have revolutionized industry, but they posed a very real danger to the workers who toiled around them. In 1922, nine-year-old Frank Nead found that out in a tragic and horrif

Fit of Rage: A Kitchen Table Historian Short Story
December 08, 2022

Jesse Stanbridge was just another railroad cop doing his job in 1909 when he had an argument with a local farmer. That disagreement set into motion a chain of events that would change both their lives

Depths of Despair: A Murder/Suicide Plot in Iowa
November 29, 2022

Mary Stewart had died too young, and her husband, William, couldn't stand the grief. Buying a gun, he set into motion plans of murder and suicide. But after telling a neighbor, nothing went the way he

Experiences With the Beyond: The Halloween 2022 Episode
October 31, 2022

Happy Halloween, everyone! For our Halloween episode this year, I'll be telling you some personal stories of the paranormal, as well as some from my family and friends. Come with me as we finish out t

Is This Former Iowa Mortuary Now a Haunted Radio Station?
October 13, 2022

The Rock and Roll Mansion in Davenport, Iowa, is a former mortuary that's been converted into the current home of many popular local radio stations. Employees over the years swear they have experience

Did Dr. William Stoecks Keep His Routine After His Death?
September 24, 2022

Dr. William Stoecks was a dedicated physician and surgeon, treating countless people throughout his career. He died in 1961. But did he stay in his former home and interact with the college fraternity

What Made Amelia Rohwedder Jump from Her Hospital Window?
September 07, 2022

Amelia Rohwedder was a middle-aged woman recovering from heart problems. Without reason or warning, she jumped from her fourth-floor window. Why?

The Abandoned Truck
July 22, 2022

Ever find yourself in a situation where your instincts scream at you to run? Most of us have. I know I did when I encountered the abandoned truck.

What Walks the Haunted Halls of Quarters One?
July 05, 2022

Quarters One has sat on Arsenal Island for 150 years. It's seen politicians, soldiers, and celebrities come and go. But some say that some of them may have never left, and they - or something else - s

Man Receives Bomb in Mail; Loses Hand and Part of Arm
June 19, 2022

James Chapman and his wife, Clementine, had no idea who sent the package to them in late 1922. But when they opened it to find out, one would lose their life and the other's life would be changed fore