by Black Cat Report
A paranormal podcast for people in love with UFOs, Cryptids, True Crime & Strange History, but struggling to find something new. Join hosts Joey and Gil on a well-researched, foul-mouthed quest for the odd, bizarre, and blurry every Sunday as we try to fill that weird little hole in your heart that's seeking something new in the world of the strange. https://bcr.bio/links
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January 12, 2026
<p><strong>Join the Waitlist for ParanormalFM:</strong> <a href="https://pfm.onl/join" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://pfm.onl/join</a> </p><p>Cold, dark, and full of hope—that's 2026. Welcome to Episode 138 of the Black Cat Report, where Joey and Gil kick off the new year with their favorite tradition: People Who Fake Their Own Deaths (Part 4)! 🎭</p><p>Think we'd run out of folks who ditch their lives and play dead? Think again. This time, we're diving into three wild tales: a poison-happy Alabama housewife who faked her own death TWICE (and somehow convinced her husband she was her own twin), an Indian activist who staged a fiery car crash to escape domestic bliss (with his brother-in-law's very questionable help), and a 14th-century nun who crafted a dummy corpse to escape convent life—described by the Archbishop as having "no shame in procuring its burial in a sacred space."</p><p>Perfect for your New Year, New You resolutions—unless your resolution involves faking your death, in which case... maybe don't take notes? 💀</p><p>After a little break (we weren't just twiddling our thumbs—Gil's been cooking up something crazy for our Patreon fam), we're back with more bizarre true crime that proves reality is stranger than fiction. Got a story idea? Hit us at <a href="mailto:contact@blackcat.report" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">contact@blackcat.report</a>.</p><p>Love you, mean it. Now press play and let's get weird. 🖤 </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Sources:</strong></p><p>Story 1:</p><p><a href="https://maamodt.asp.radford.edu/Psyc%20405/serial%20killers/Hilley,%20Marie%20_2012_.pdf" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://maamodt.asp.radford.edu/Psyc%20405/serial%20killers/Hilley,%20Marie%20_2012_.pdf</a></p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audrey_Marie_Hilley" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audrey_Marie_Hilley</a></p><p><a href="https://www.oxygen.com/snapped/crime-news/audrey-marie-hilley-poisons-husband-daughter-escape-prison" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.oxygen.com/snapped/crime-news/audrey-marie-hilley-poisons-husband-daughter-escape-prison</a></p><p>Story 2</p><p><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-28949959" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-28949959</a></p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chandra_Mohan_Sharma" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chandra_Mohan_Sharma</a></p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mafia_Raj" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mafia_Raj</a></p><p>Story 3</p><p><a href="https://thenorthernway151149306.wordpress.com/joan-of-leeds-her-own-story/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://thenorthernway151149306.wordpress.com/joan-of-leeds-her-own-story/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.history.com/articles/runaway-medieval-nun" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.history.com/articles/runaway-medieval-nun</a></p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joan_of_Leeds" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joan_of_Leeds</a></p><p><br></p><p>MUSIC CREDITS:</p><p>Outro Music: Lounge Jungle by Curt S D Macdonald </p><p><a href="https://download.audiohero.com/track/41504269">https://download.audiohero.com/track/41504269</a></p><p>Music Licensing Agreements: <a href="https://blackcat.report/music-licensing-agreement">https://blackcat.report/music-licensing-agreement</a> </p><p><br></p><p>Song on Intro: </p><p>Auld Lang Syne - Simon Pettersson https://download.audiohero.com/track/32514257</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
September 24, 2025
<p>In this episode, Buck and Stephanie navigate their new life on Palmyra's Atoll after being rescued from a harrowing sea journey. They meet the self-appointed mayor, Jack Wheeler, who introduces them to the island's wildlife and survival skills.</p><p>As they adapt to island life, they face challenges, including ethical dilemmas surrounding avicide to clear the runway for planes. The couple's relationship is tested by a dog bite incident, complicating their integration into the local community. In this episode, the conversation delves into the complexities of life on an isolated island, exploring themes of animal behavior, social dynamics, and the challenges of survival.</p><p>The hosts discuss the nature of pit bulls, the tensions that arise with new arrivals, and the contrasting perspectives of island life. As resources dwindle, bartering becomes essential, and relationships are tested. A night spent on a luxurious yacht offers a brief escape from the harsh realities of island living, but the looming uncertainties of future conflicts remain palpable.</p><p><br></p><p>ALL OUR LINKS: <a href="https://bcr.link/s" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://bcr.link/s</a></p><p>PATREON: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/BlackCatReport" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.patreon.com/BlackCatReport</a></p><p>Beer, Boos and Boogeymen (B3): <a href="https://ghost.beer/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://ghost.beer/</a></p><p><br></p><p>CONNECT:</p><p>Email: contact@blackcat.report</p><p>Submit Episode Ideas: <a href="https://bcr.link/ideas" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://bcr.link/ideas</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/black_cat_report/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.instagram.com/black_cat_report/</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Chapters</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction and Recap of Previous Episodes</p><p>02:30 Arrival at Palmyra and Meeting the Neighbors</p><p>04:59 Jack Wheeler: The Unofficial Mayor of Palmyra</p><p>07:44 Island Life: Challenges and Realities</p><p>10:07 The Bird Orgy: A Unique Ecosystem</p><p>12:55 Jack's Survival Tips and Culinary Secrets</p><p>15:37 The Awkwardness of Jack's Tour</p><p>18:35 The Unnecessary Romance in the Narrative</p><p>21:35 Jack's Machete and the Coconut Experience</p><p>23:37 The Outdoor Bath and Island Hygiene</p><p>26:45 The Hermit Crabs and the Island's Ecosystem</p><p>30:53 Coconut Chronicles: A Culinary Exploration</p><p>37:01 The Ethics of Avicide: A Moral Dilemma</p><p>44:31 New Arrivals: The Dynamics of Island Life</p><p>51:32 Contrasting Perspectives: Paradise or Prison?</p><p>55:03 The Struggle for Survival: Bartering and Tension</p><p>57:55 Navigating Tensions on the Island</p><p>59:32 Building Connections Through Hospitality</p><p>01:00:52 A Night Aboard the Sea Wind</p><p>01:05:33 Muff's Letter Home</p><p>01:10:45 Foreshadowing Conflict and Tension</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>MUSIC CREDITS:</p><p>Outro Music: Lounge Jungle by Curt S D Macdonald </p><p><a href="https://download.audiohero.com/track/41504269" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://download.audiohero.com/track/41504269</a></p><p>Music Licensing Agreements: <a href="https://blackcat.report/music-licensing-agreement" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://blackcat.report/music-licensing-agreement</a> </p><p><br></p><p>Give the Love to Me</p><p>Give-the-Love-to-Me-DHT013701</p><p><a href="https://download.audiohero.com/track/13441162" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://download.audiohero.com/track/13441162</a></p><p>Music Licensing Agreements: <a href="https://blackcat.report/music-licensing-agreement" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://blackcat.report/music-licensing-agreement </a></p>
August 12, 2025
<p>The absurdity of life and death continues as Joey leads us further into our exploration of unusual deaths throughout history, including a series of shark attacks in New Jersey, the bizarre dancing plague of 1518, and the unfortunate demise of a man crushed by cheese. </p><p><br></p><p>ALL OUR LINKS: <a href="https://bcr.link/s">https://bcr.link/s</a></p><p>PATREON: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/BlackCatReport">https://www.patreon.com/BlackCatReport</a></p><p>Beer, Boos and Boogeymen (B3): <a href="https://ghost.beer/">https://ghost.beer/</a></p><p>CONNECT:</p><p>Email: contact@blackcat.report</p><p>Submit Episode Ideas: <a href="https://bcr.link/ideas">https://bcr.link/ideas</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/black_cat_report/">https://www.instagram.com/black_cat_report/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Introduction to Unusual Deaths</p><p>00:01 The Shark Attacks of 1916</p><p>02:56 The First Victim: Charles Van Zandt</p><p>08:45 The Second Victim: Charles Brooder</p><p>11:50 The Creek Incident: Two Lives Lost</p><p>15:46 The Aftermath: Public Reaction and Shark Hunts</p><p>22:12 The Shark Conspiracy</p><p>24:26 The Unusual Death of Aeschylus</p><p>31:12 The Plane Crash and the Crocodile</p><p>37:32 The Dancing Plague of 1518</p><p>42:36 The Dance Plague of Strasbourg</p><p>49:09 Mass Hysteria and Historical Context</p><p>54:27 Unusual Deaths: A Series of Bizarre Tales</p><p>MUSIC CREDITS:</p><p>Outro Music: Lounge Jungle by Curt S D Macdonald </p><p><a href="https://download.audiohero.com/track/41504269">https://download.audiohero.com/track/41504269</a></p><p>Music Licensing Agreements: <a href="https://blackcat.report/music-licensing-agreement">https://blackcat.report/music-licensing-agreement</a> </p><p><br></p><p>TAGS:</p><p>#OddHistory #Comedy #UnusualDeaths #BizarreHistory #StrangeStories</p>
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A paranormal podcast for people in love with UFOs, Cryptids, True Crime & Strange History, but struggling to find something new.
Join hosts Joey and Gil on a well-researched, foul-mouthed quest for the odd, bizarre, and blurry every Sunday as we try to fill that weird little hole in your heart that's seeking something new in the world of the strange. https://bcr.bio/links
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