The Killer heatwave and the Dagg Demon Part 2

About this episode

The episode discusses the deadly 2003 Heat Wave in France and the investigation of supernatural events in 1889 Quebec.

Well, we thought we were getting back to full strength, but the podcast curse strikes again! This week, Tash is missing in action lol, but the show must go on! Becky is back behind the mic to join Emma, which means we still have two absolutely wild stories lined up to keep you up at night. First up, Becky takes us to August 2003, when a silent, invisible monster crept across France. What started as a beautiful summer turned into the deadliest weather event in European history—the infamous 2003 Heat Wave (La Canicule). This wasn't just a couple of sweaty days; it was an unprecedented catastrophe that caught the nation entirely off guard, overwhelming hospitals, breaking temperature records, and claiming over 14,000 lives in France alone. Becky dives into the dark, heartbreaking reality of what happens when the climate turns deadly, institutions fail, and the weather itself becomes a serial killer. Then, Emma takes the reins for Part Two of The Dagg Demon —and no, we aren't at the end just yet, that’s coming next week! This week, the plot thickens as we finally meet the man, the myth, the legend: Percy Woodcock. As a local investigator and a man of faith, Percy steps right into the…

People in this episode

Hosts: Becky, Emma

Topics covered

• heat wave
• true crime
• climate disaster
• supernatural investigation
• historical events

Keywords

• 2003 Heat Wave
• climate change
• Percy Woodcock
• supernatural
• true crime
• France
• Quebec
• historical events

Mentioned in this episode

Places: France, Quebec

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