Send us a Text Message.Trigger and Content Warning!!Ashley recounts the harrowing tale of Alison Botha, a South African woman who braved an incredibly traumatizing event, exceeding everyone's expectations, and proving that if you have enough fight, you can survive anything! Then, we set sail on a thrilling journey into the life of one of history's most notorious pirates, Bartholomew Roberts. Known as Black Bart. Roberts rose from humble beginnings to become the feared and respected lead...

Send us a Text Message.Step back in time with us in this captivating episode as we explore two intriguing historical phenomena: the Regency Era and the enigmatic tale of The Dancing Plague of 1518.First, we dive into the elegance, scandal, and societal intricacies of the Regency Era, a captivating period nestled between the Georgian and Victorian eras. We unravel the layers of this captivating epoch, delving into its fashion, etiquette, and the emergence of the "Female Tattler" – a clan...

Send us a Text Message.This week it's Ashley and her wonderful husband Cody bringing you the story of James Bond's creator: Ian Fleming. James Bond was very cool, and Ian, according to Ian, was too, haha! So, tune in to hear all about this not so great man who made really great stories! We're waiting.....Check out True Crime with Ivana Estelle where ever you listen to your podcasts!Support the Show.Want more of us "lovely ladies"? Well now you can get more of us on our Patreon! Subscribe http...

Send us a Text Message.Happy Mother's Day! Here, we are joined by the beautiful Tamara and Corinne of One Dry Kiss, where Tamara shares a story of a not-so-nice mother, when she talks about the horrible woman who killed Tim Schuster. This whole story is full of ups and downs. So, what are you waiting for? We're waiting... If you want to skip to the main story, it starts around 19 minutes! Support the Show.Want more of us "lovely ladies"? Well now you can get more of us on our Patreo...

Send us a Text Message.Hello lovely listeners! This week we are giving you a little treaty treat by releasing one of our coveted (haha) patreon episodes, if you love it and want more head on over to Patreon and join us wont you? In this episode Jessica and Ashley read some truly hilarious embarrassing stories and share some of their own embarrassments. Support the Show.Want more of us "lovely ladies"? Well now you can get more of us on our Patreon! Subscribe https://patreon.com/His...

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, we delve into two chilling stories of natural disasters and the supernatural.We begin with the Tri-State Tornado of 1925, a devastating whirlwind that tore through Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana, leaving a trail of destruction and claiming hundreds of lives. Through first hand stories we learn more about the devastation and destruction it left behind.Transitioning to the realm of the supernatural, we unravel the enigmatic tale of The Hands Resist Him, ...

Send us a Text Message.Two ladies with a morbid fascination of the world's odd and eerie histories and mysteries. Every week, we explore a new topic in the true crime and history communities, with a sprinkling of the paranormal. So, come on in...we're waiting...Support the Show.Want more of us "lovely ladies"? Well now you can get more of us on our Patreon! Subscribe https://patreon.com/HistoriesandMysteries

Send us a Text Message.Have you seen the viral video of a mom finding human body parts in her son's closet? Well, Ashley watched his chilling interrogation where he talks about how he murdered Warren Barnes, a beloved part of the local community. Brian Cohee Jr. tells a story of murder, mutilation, and motive with a nonchalant tone and excited attitude. Following Ashley's riveting story, Jessica explores the life and exploits of Madame Cheng, one of history's most notorious pirates. Born...

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, we trace the remarkable life of O.J. Simpson, from his rise to football stardom to the infamous trial that defined his legacy and the events that followed. Beginning with Simpson's early years as a celebrated athlete and his transition to Hollywood icon, we explore the factors that shaped his public persona and contributed to his fall from grace.As we journey through the tumultuous days of the trial, viewers are immersed in the gripping courtroom drama ...

Send us a Text Message.This week we are joined by the lovely hosts of My Skeptical Sister!! After listening we hope you'll find yourself inspired to share a ghostly encounter or two for My Skeptical Sister. Meghann and Erin are more than ready to dissect your spookiest stories, with a healthy dose of skepticism and a side of sisterly love.Check them out at My Skeptical Sister This episode takes us through the twisting back roads of true crime, with a pit stop in the admiration station for the...

Send us a Text Message.Step into the scandalous world of figure skating with Ashley's gripping segment on Tonya Harding. Delve deep into the tumultuous life of the controversial figure skater, exploring her rise to fame, the infamous attack on rival Nancy Kerrigan, and the media frenzy that ensued. Unravel the complexities of Harding's story, from her humble beginnings to her fall from grace, as we examine the lasting impact of one of the most notorious incidents in sports history. Join us as...

Send us a Text Message.Ashley decided to nose-dive into Jessica's territory and cover a truly awful historical case. Ilse Koch was the wife of a German concentration camp commander and some would argue she was the worst person there.Jessica tells the tale of an AMAZING police officer that could NOT be taken down. His name was Buford Pusser and for one small town, he has become quite the legend.Support the Show.Want more of us "lovely ladies"? Well now you can get more of us on our Patreon! Su...

Send us a Text Message.It has now been decided that Jessica is banned from telling true crime stories, because the ones she tells are just awful; and this one is no exception. She tells us all about the life and death of the Purrington (Purinton) family and some reasons behind why it all happened. Then, you get to hear an uplifting and happy story when Ashley delivers the tale of José Salvador Alvarenga; a story that seems too good to be true, but it is! So, join us... we're waiting... S...

Send us a Text Message.Ever been on a sub? Well if you're like most of us, you haven't. This week, Ashley's husband Cody comes on and answers all of your questions about life on a submarine!Support the Show.Want more of us "lovely ladies"? Well now you can get more of us on our Patreon! Subscribe https://patreon.com/HistoriesandMysteries

Send us a Text Message.In honor of Nex Benedict and their tragic murder, Ashley tells the story of another gender-fluid person whose life was cut short too soon. Brandon's death helped to ignite the discussion of protection for gender non-conformity. It's a truly tragic tale but an important story.Then, Jessica tells us all about the life and mystery behind Amelia Earhart's life. Did you know that she was a social worker for a bit? No? Neither did we! So jump on in, we're waiting.....Support ...

Send us a Text Message.Paging doctor, doctor, can you help?? Just kidding, we know his name is Fata but he's a bad man and in this case, the doctor chose to not help his patients, when Ashley tells us all about a very bad man, Doctor Farid Fata. He led people to believe they were in great care to treat their scary illnesses, and then he betrayed them in the worst possible way. Then, the awful story is followed by a happy story, as always, when Jessica tells us all about the infamous Queen Mar...

Send us a Text Message.If you want to skip straight to the story, you can go to 7m17s... But, either way, you'll get to hear the awful and tragic story of John Edward Jones, who got stuck in the Nutty Putty Cave. Ashley tells us all about what lead up to him getting stuck, the rescue efforts, and the ultimate end for poor John. Then, you'll learn about one of the most important historical riots known to mankind...the straw hat riots of 1922...that's right, straw hats. People rioted over ...

Send us a Text Message.When you're young, you have the whole world ahead of you. All your hopes and dreams laid out in front of you, and you're excited for what the future holds. Unfortunately, for Ethan Chapin, 20, of Conway, Washington; Kaylee Goncalves, 21, of Rathdrum, Idaho; Xana Kernodle, 20, of Avondale, Arizona (she later lived in Post Falls, Idaho); and Madison Mogen, 21, of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, those dreams would be cut all too short when their lives were taken from them in an inst...

Send us a Text Message.Did you ever see Runaway Bride and think that was a cool movie? Well, maybe the movie was cool, but for John Mason, it was anything but cool to experience it first-hand. And if you thought that was rough, just wait to hear what happened to his fiancé, Jennifer Wilbanks, in the days following, when Ashley tells us all the hard and gritty moments. Then, we switch gears to an icy land, with lots of snow, and enemies on either side. All you have are skis, a will t...