Episode 121 Haunted Toy of My Dreams
From Peculiar Pairings Podcast by Matt Ditter and Celine Williams
February 9, 2026 · 1h 23m · Episode 121
About this episode
The episode explores the origins and story of Robert the Doll, a famous haunted doll.
This week we are covering one of the most prolific and most known haunted dolls in the world, Robert the Doll. Robert was once the beloved toy of Robert Eugene (Gene) Otto. Either given to him from his grandfather as a birthday gift, or gifted to him by a former house servant, with more nefarious motivations... Join us with some apple slices and brandy while we dive into the origins of Robert. --- FOLLOW US --- Instagram: @peculiarpairingspod X: @peculiarpairpod Gmail: peculiarpairingspod@gmail.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/peculiarpairingspodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9kyZ61HBs0W6cHwejheuAQ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@peculiarpairingspodcast
People in this episode
Hosts: Matt Ditter, Celine Williams
Topics covered
- haunted dolls
- true crime
- cultural history
- supernatural
- toys
Keywords
- Robert the Doll
- haunted toys
- Gene Otto
- supernatural history
- cultural significance
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