Anxious and Afraid The Pod

Sep 24 2024 123 ep. 66 mins 223
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A podcast hosted by Abby and Shawna, two gals from the Pacific Northwest who love to talk about true crime, the paranormal, conspiracies, and everything in-between. Listen in as the girls switch off each episode, telling each other a story that makes them feel especially anxious and afraid.

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Episode 114: Finger Ends? How Durst They! (Spring-Heeled Jack-Victorian Urban Legend)

Sep 24 2024 73 mins  
In this week's episode, Abby takes the gang to the foggy London streets of the Victorian era to learn about one of the first urban legends- the story of Spring-Heeled Jack.For several decades in the 1800s, the elusive and infamous Spring-Heeled Jack, known for his blue flames, sharp claws, and incredible leaps, struck fear into the hearts of England's citizens before vanishing into

Episode 113: The Volcano Was In On It (D.B. Cooper)

Sep 03 2024 70 mins  
In this week's episode, Shawna brings the tale of one of the biggest mysteries to ever come out of the Pacific Northwest- The story of D.B. Cooper. Tune in to learn the details behind one brazen man's plans to hijack a plane, ask for and receive a ransom, and then parachute to safety without ever being caught.Credits:Wikipedia.comFBI.govMusic By:Brokeforfree.comMatt EdonEdited By:M

Episode 112: Captain Calamity And A Whole Lot Of Titanic References (2012 Costa Concordia Disaster)

Jul 30 2024 92 mins  
In this week's episode, Abby brings the tragic and infuriating case of the 2012 Costa Concordia cruise ship disaster. Please tune in to the unbelievable story of a negligent cruise ship captain whose decisions would lead to the demise of not only his ship but also innocent lives.Credits:Britanica.comWikipedia.comTheindependant.co.ukTheguardian.comCNN.comStuff You Should Know Podcas

Episode 111: Imaginary Female Troubles (Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, AKA Weston State Hospital)

Jul 09 2024 66 mins  
In this week's episode, Shawna makes the crew feel downright terrible as she covers the notorious Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum. Also know as the Weston State Hospital, the sprawling property was once built with good intentions, but took a downward turn and became known for its horrid conditions and treatment of its patients.Tune in to learn all about the history of the hospital a

Episode 110: A Certified Double Doozy (Louis Zamperini-WWII Survivor, Part II)

Jun 11 2024 86 mins  
In this week's episode, Abby concludes the two-part series on the incredible survival story of Louis Zamperini. He was an Olympic runner and a US Army Air Force bombardier. Louis faced a plane crash, weeks on a raft surrounded by sharks, capture by the Japanese military, and much more. Tune in for the conclusion of Zamperini's harrowing time as a POW and how it shaped the rest of h

Episode 109: The Constipated Lumberer And A Really Busy Guardian Angel (Louis Zamperini-WWII Survivor, Part I))

May 21 2024 93 mins  
In this week's episode, Abby presents part one of a two-part series discussing the incredible survival story of Louis Zamperini.He was an Olympic runner who served in the United States Air Force during WWII and faced numerous challenges, including a plane crash, becoming a castaway, and being taken as a prisoner of war.Be sure to tune in for the thrilling conclusion in part two.Cre

Episode 108: Ketchup Or Blood? Better Grab A French Fry (Daniel LaPlante-Murderer)

Apr 02 2024 61 mins  
In this week's episode, Abby brings us back to the true crime of it all with the horrible story of Daniel LaPlante. Although this story is chock-full of disclaimers and content warnings, the gang forges ahead with the story about a disturbed teenager who would go on to commit heinous crimes against the Bowen family and the Gustafson family during the 1980s in Massachusetts, culmina

Episode 107: The Ugly Tunes Saloons (Disappearance of Brian Shaffer)

Mar 19 2024 80 mins  
In this week's episode, Shawna and Abby have a lot of catching up to do, especially after Shawna's return from Mexico. If you want to skip to the story, we understand that; the time stamp you're looking for is 20:40.After catching up, Shawna delves into the mysterious missing person case of Brian Shaffer, a young American medical student who went out to celebrate the beginning of s

Episode 106: LANSA Se Lanza De Panza (Juliane Koepcke-Plane Crash Survivor)

Feb 27 2024 93 mins  
In this week's episode, Abby shares the harrowing survival story of Juliane Koepcke. Juliane was a teenage girl who became the only survivor of LANSA flight 508 after the plane crashed in the Amazon rainforest in 1971. Tune in to hear about Juliane's incredible resourcefulness and willpower, which helped her to escape the jungle and survive.Credits:When I Fell From The Sky By Julia

Episode 105: Moisture Abounds (1962 Escape From Alcatraz)

Feb 20 2024 72 mins  
In this week's episode, Shawna tackles the thrilling and mysterious case of three prisoners who escaped from the notorious Alcatraz prison. Tune in as we delve into the meticulous planning and execution of the prisoner's escape plan, as well as the theories surrounding what happened to the men after their great escape.Credits:Wikipedia.comFBI.govMy Favorite Murder Ep 214Documentary