Rainy Day Rabbit Holes: History Unhinged

This week’s episode is a little different—and a lot more personal.Jody and Shea sit down for a vulnerable, honest conversation about what it really takes to create Rainy Day Rabbit Holes. From the behind-the-scenes work that makes the show possible to the incredible community that’s grown around it, this episode pulls back the curtain in a way we never have before.We also share something difficult: after a lot of reflection, Jody made the decision that she can’t continue producing the podcast in the same way right now. The past few years have been challenging, and she opens up about the personal struggles that led her to this point.But this isn’t goodbye.Instead, we’ve found a middle ground—Jody will be stepping away for six months to rest and reset, while Shea continues the show with the support of this amazing community.And that’s where you come in.Rainy Day Rabbit Holes has always been more than just a podcast—it’s a shared curiosity, a collective deep dive into the weird, the historical, and the unexplained. So we’re inviting listeners to help shape what comes next.If you’ve ever wanted to be part of the show—whether that’s:Researching rabbit holesHelping write episodesAssisting with social mediaOr even joining as a guestWe’d love to hear from you.📧 Reach out at: shea@rainydayrabbitholes.comMore than anything, this episode is about gratitude—for where we’ve been, where we’re going, and the incredible people who make it all worthwhile.Thank you for being here. Truly.Key PointsA candid, behind-the-scenes look at producing the podcastJody shares personal struggles from the past few yearsAnnouncement: Jody is taking a six-month breakShea will continue the show during this timeCall for community involvement in productionDeep appreciation for listeners and supportersCall to ActionWant to help keep the rabbit holes going?Email Shea at shea@rainydayrabbitholes.com to get involved.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-unhinged-rainy-day-rabbit-holes/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Did the FBI really investigate Bigfoot… or just accidentally confirm deer are suspicious? In this chaotic Five Minute Friday, we dive into the FBI’s real-life Bigfoot files, including mysterious hair samples, confused scientists, and one very anticlimactic conclusion. Along the way: government atlases, cryptid enthusiasts, and the moment “unknown hair” almost became Sasquatch proof. Plus… we briefly revisit the cursed world of Bigfoot erotica (you’re welcome / we’re sorry). 🎧 Listen now—and if you’re brave enough, the full Bigfoot erotica episode is waiting behind the Patreon paywall: 👉 rainydayrabbitholes.com/support Stay curious… even when the FBI says it’s just deer. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-unhinged-rainy-day-rabbit-holes/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Five men entered Colorado’s high country chasing gold. One man came back alone. In this episode of Rainy Day Rabbit Holes, we descend into a chilling true story from the 1870s American West—where hunger, greed, and deception collide in the mountains. What begins as a tale of survival quickly unravels into something far darker as bodies are discovered, stories shift, and evidence refuses to stay buried. This is Part One of the infamous Colorado Cannibal story: a case that inspired films, legends, and a name etched into the landscape itself. Supplies that shouldn’t exist. Money that shouldn’t be spent. And a guide whose explanations never quite add up. The gore fades. The mystery deepens. And the truth waits just out of sight. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-unhinged-rainy-day-rabbit-holes/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The 1904 Olympic Marathon wasn’t just a race—it was a full-scale experiment in bad ideas. Run in brutal heat on dusty roads, with little water, questionable “medical” advice, and athletes who were very much left to fend for themselves, this event quickly spiraled into chaos. In this episode, Jody breaks down one of the strangest moments in Olympic history, where endurance, hubris, and early-20th-century pseudoscience collided. What followed were collapses, hallucinations, rule-bending, and decisions so baffling they feel fictional—except they weren’t. This is a story about what happens when ambition outruns common sense, and why the early Olympics were less about glory and more about survival. History has never been this sweaty, dusty, or unwell. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-unhinged-rainy-day-rabbit-holes/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy