Wicked Wanderings

About Wicked Wanderings

Delve into the enigmatic realms of the mysterious, unearth tales of haunting encounters, explore the chilling depths of true crime, and unravel the threads of the unexplained. Join us on the Wicked Wanderings Podcast for a riveting journey through the realms of the unknown and the haunting mysteries that linger in the shadows.

Publisher

Hannah & Courtney

Category

comedy · history · true crime

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

13 Aug 2023

Latest episode

10 Sept 2025

Latest episodes

158 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Sept 2025

   Ep. 100: Body Snatchers of Edinburgh

   Send us a text We explore the notorious tale of body snatchers William Burke and William Hare, who murdered 17 people in 1820s Edinburgh to sell their bodies to medical schools. Their gruesome business emerged from a shortage of legal cadavers when only executed criminals' bodies could be used for dissection. • Edinburgh was a center for medical science in the 1800s with "operating theaters" designed for students to observe procedures • Families used creative methods to protect graves includ...

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   3 Sept 2025

   Ep. 99: Abandoned Amusement Parks Worldwide

   Send us a text Join us as we explore the eerie world of abandoned amusement parks, where once-vibrant attractions now stand as decaying monuments to forgotten joy and lingering spirits. • Mountain Park in Holyoke, Massachusetts operated from the late 1800s until the mid-1980s with visitors reporting phantom carnival music and shadowy figures • Lincoln Park in Dartmouth, Massachusetts closed after a roller coaster accident with the tracks still standing like skeletal remains • Six Flags New O...

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   27 Aug 2025

   Ep. 98: A Surprisingly Spooky Travel Tale

   Send us a text The Manhattan Hoax of 1824 reveals how a retired carpenter convinced hundreds of workers they would saw off Lower Manhattan, rotate it, and reattach it to prevent the island from sinking. This bizarre historical incident sparked a fascinating conversation about forgotten burial grounds, cultural respect for the dead, and society's treatment of marginalized communities. • Jonathan shares the story of Lozier, who falsely claimed to be appointed by the mayor to lead the Manhattan...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

19,060

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

21 ratings

Spotify

4.1 / 5

24 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 89 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

100

Social presence

91

YouTube

72

Engagement

77

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