Total Conundrum

This week, we’re teaming up with our creepy-cool neighbor from Wisconsin — Star from Creepy Shit Podcast! She’s joining us to share her favorite kind of nightmare fuel: the chilling history and hauntings of Poveglia Island, Italy’s most cursed speck of land. We dive into the dark past of plague pits, tortured souls, and paranormal investigations that went very, very wrong. Star brings her signature storytelling, chilling details, and killer vibes to this haunted collab. Plus! We play a few rounds of Paranormal Would You Rather and learn more about how Star became the queen of creepy content. Enjoyed the episode? Show us some love! Like, comment, and share with your weirdest friend. And if you’ve got your own strange tale or haunting experience — we want to hear it! Submit a story at https://www.totalconundrum.com/contact Watch & Listen Everywhere: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TotalConundrum Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TotalConundrum1 Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/total-conundrum/ Follow Us for More Creepy Content: Website: https://totalconundrum.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/total_conundrum/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/Total_Conundrum Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TotalConundrum TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@totalconundrum Connect with us here: bio.link/totalconundrum Contact: contact@totalconundrum.com Want to be featured as a sponsor? Email: contact@totalconundrum.com

In 1982, a wave of terror swept across Chicago—not with a gun or a knife, but with something found in nearly every medicine cabinet: Tylenol. In this emotionally charged deep-dive, Traci and Jeremy walk through the heartbreaking, minute-by-minute unfolding of the Tylenol murders. From 12-year-old Mary Kellerman’s tragic collapse to the devastating loss of three members of the Janus family within hours… from frantic nurses and EMTs piecing together the clues to the unprecedented nationwide recall that followed… this episode is packed with emotional interviews, first-responder accounts, and cold case twists you may not see coming. We explore every detail—including suspect James W. Lewis, copycat poisonings, and the lasting legacy this tragedy left behind. Buckle in, Conundrum Crew—because this one’s going to stay with you long after the credits roll. Enjoyed the episode? Show us some love! Like, comment, and share with your weirdest friend. And if you’ve got your own strange tale or haunting experience — we want to hear it! Submit a story at https://www.totalconundrum.com/contact Watch & Listen Everywhere: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TotalConundrum Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TotalConundrum1 Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/total-conundrum/ Follow Us for More Creepy Content: Website: https://totalconundrum.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/total_conundrum/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/Total_Conundrum Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TotalConundrum TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@totalconundrum Connect with us here: bio.link/totalconundrum Contact: contact@totalconundrum.com

In 1903, the quiet little town of Van Meter, Iowa, got a visit from something strange — an eight-foot, bat-winged, bulletproof, sulfur-smelling nightmare with a glowing horn. And no, this isn’t a rejected Marvel villain. Jeremy and Traci dig into one of Iowa’s strangest cryptid tales — The Van Meter Visitor. From eyewitness accounts and old newspaper articles, to modern investigations, DNA tests on fur, and Expedition X’s field work — this story has it all. Was it a cryptid? An alien? A prehistoric throwback? Or just a big mosquito that took CrossFit too seriously? Grab your pitchforks, your popcorn, and maybe some Febreze, because this one is equal parts creepy and hilarious. CALL-TO-ACTION Enjoyed the episode? Show us some love! Like, comment, and share with your weirdest friend. And if you’ve got your own strange tale or haunting experience — we want to hear it! Submit a story at https://www.totalconundrum.com/contact Watch & Listen Everywhere: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TotalConundrum Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TotalConundrum1 Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/total-conundrum/ Follow Us for More Creepy Content: Website: https://totalconundrum.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/total_conundrum/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/Total_Conundrum Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TotalConundrum TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@totalconundrum Connect with us here: bio.link/totalconundrum Contact: contact@totalconundrum.com Want to be featured as a sponsor? Email: contact@totalconundrum.com #VanMeterVisitor #CryptidPodcast #TotalConundrum #ParanormalPodcast #FunnyPodcast #ExpeditionX

Description: September 16, 1994 — Ruwa, Zimbabwe. Sixty-two schoolchildren ran screaming across the playground, claiming they had just seen something that would haunt them for the rest of their lives. Silver discs in the sky. Small black-clad beings with massive eyes. And a telepathic warning about Earth’s future. No adults saw it. But the kids’ stories matched — right down to the smallest details. Harvard psychiatrist Dr. John Mack flew in to investigate, and what he found would make even hardened skeptics pause. In this episode of Total Conundrum, Jeremy and Traci dig deep into one of the most compelling mass UFO encounters in history — from the strange landing and telepathic messages to the decades-later interviews that prove these witnesses never forgot what they saw. What We Cover: • The quiet rural school where it all happened • First-hand accounts from the children • Dr. John Mack’s groundbreaking investigation • Theories ranging from mass hysteria to extraterrestrial contact • Why this case still matters in today’s UFO conversation Join the Conundrum Crew as we revisit a case that asks: What happens when the only witnesses are children — and they all agree on what they saw? Watch & Listen Everywhere: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TotalConundrum Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TotalConundrum1 Bonfire Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/total-conundrum/ Follow Us for More Creepy Content: Website: https://totalconundrum.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/total_conundrum/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/Total_Conundrum Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TotalConundrum TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@totalconundrum Enjoyed the episode? Show us some love! Like, comment, and share with your weirdest friend. And if you’ve got your own strange tale or haunting experience — we want to hear it! Submit a story at https://www.totalconundrum.com/contact #ArielSchoolUFO #ZimbabweUFO #UFOs #AlienEncounter #TotalConundrumPodcast

In this chilling deep dive, Jeremy and Traci unravel one of America’s strangest and most documented cases of spirit possession: the story of Lurancy Vennum and Mary Roff, known as the Watseka Wonder. We journey through the quiet streets of 19th-century Watseka, Illinois, into the lives of two families connected by tragedy, belief, and the beyond. From Lurancy’s terrifying seizures and trance states to the eerie return of Mary Roff’s spirit — and the emotional testing that convinced a grieving family they had their daughter back. We also explore the haunting legacy of the Roff House itself, now an Airbnb where guests continue to report chilling encounters. Plus, modern investigations, séances, and what it means to be “possessed” — both then and now. Are these echoes of grief, spiritual miracles… or something darker still lingering in the hallways? Episode Highlights • Life and early struggles of Lurancy Vennum • The tragic and violent story of Mary Roff • Dr. E. Winchester Stevens’ detailed sessions • The séance and emergence of Mary’s spirit • Astonishing tests — including Mary’s bonnet and personal memories • Life after possession: Lurancy’s future and Mary’s lasting impact • The Roff House today — Airbnb hauntings and guest experiences • Our own thoughts after visiting the house • The legacy of spiritualism, skepticism, and belief Love this eerie journey? Like, follow, and subscribe wherever you listen! Share your own strange stories at totalconundrum.com — you might hear them featured on an upcoming episode! #WatsekaWonder #RoffHouse #ParanormalPodcast #TrueCrime #Haunted #Possession #TotalConundrum

He left the lights on, the radio playing hymns, and walked out of his New Jersey mansion like nothing happened. But inside that house? A scene so disturbing it shocked the nation. In this killer crossover with ZachSolved Mysteries, we unravel the chilling story of John List — the devout Lutheran who methodically murdered his entire family, disappeared without a trace, and evaded capture for nearly two decades by assuming a brand-new identity. We cover: The premeditated planning The crime scene details How he stayed hidden for 18 years His “new life” as Bob Clark The America’s Most Wanted breakthrough His trial and twisted justification …and all the weird, wild twists in between. Total Conundrum meets ZachSolved Mysteries — it’s double the danger, double the dark humor, and double the detective work. Let’s get into it. Be sure to like, follow, and subscribe so you don’t miss future collabs, crimes, or cursed content. Got theories or a spooky hometown story? Drop it at totalconundrum.com or hit us up on the socials. #JohnList #TrueCrimePodcast #SolvedMysteries #TotalConundrum #TrueCrimeCommunity #FamilyAnnihilator #ColdCaseSolved #CrimeDocumentary #PodcastCollab #TrueCrimeYouTube #UnsolvedMystery #DarkHistory #TrueCrimeObsessed #CrimeStories #KillerNextDoor

A ghost that talks. A curse that kills. A legend that refuses to die. In this episode, we dive deep into the terrifying true story of the Bell Witch—the entity that haunted a Tennessee family in the early 1800s, whispered their secrets, attacked them in their sleep, and may have even murdered John Bell Sr. We cover: The eerie beginnings – How the Bell family became America’s most haunted household. The ghost that spoke – A spirit that didn’t just haunt… it had a voice. A deadly curse? – Did the Bell Witch really kill John Bell? Andrew Jackson vs. the Witch – The U.S. President who fled the farm in terror. The haunted cave – Why visitors today STILL report strange encounters. And, of course, the chilling Kate Batts connection. Was she the vengeful spirit? Or was the Bell Witch something even darker? Listen now… if you dare. Tag a friend who’d never survive this haunting. #BellWitch #HauntedHistory #GhostStories #Podcast #Paranormal #TrueCrime #Supernatural #Horror Watch & Listen Everywhere: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TotalConundrum Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TotalConundrum1 Bonfire Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/total-conundrum/ Follow Us for More Creepy Content: Website: https://totalconundrum.com/ Instagram: @Total_Conundrum Twitter/X: @Total_Conundrum Facebook: @TotalConundrum

Total Conundrum x Jamison Newlander: The Frog Brother Files Episode Summary: This week, we sit down with the iconic Jamison Newlander, better known as Alan Frog from the cult classic The Lost Boys! Jamison gives us a peek behind the scenes of vampire hunting in the ‘80s, what it was like working alongside the Coreys, and how the film continues to influence fans and pop culture nearly 40 years later. But Jamison is far more than a Frog Brother. He’s a multi-talented actor, director, playwright, and creator with a wicked sense of humor. We dive into his creative process, his passion projects (including his award-winning play Remember This), and his ghost-hunting adventures with Corey Feldman featured on Corey’s YouTube channel. Oh yeah—we totally asked if he’d go ghost hunting with us. You know we had to. In This Episode: • Behind the scenes of The Lost Boys and becoming a cult horror icon • Reuniting with Corey Feldman for conventions and spooky explorations • Jamison’s journey into writing, filmmaking, and theater • His hilarious encounters with fans, vampires, and the paranormal • A discussion on legacy, creativity, and chasing weirdness with purpose Bonus Moments You’ll Love: • Jamison on ghost hunting and whether he’d join the Total Conundrum crew for a paranormal investigation • His new project – Lost Locations, revisiting filming locations in Santa Cruise • His other YouTube adventures—equal parts spooky, funny, and insightful Follow Jamison Newlander: • Website: https://www.jamisonnewlander.com • YouTube: The Jamison Newlander Channel • Instagram: @jamisonnewlander • Facebook: Jamison Newlander • Twitter/X: @JamisonNewland • Linktree: Linktree • The Frog Sisters Audition Tape: The Frog Sisters Audition Tape • The Frog Bros Ghost Hunting Adventure: The Frog Bros Ghost Hunt Don’t Forget to Subscribe! Leave us a review, follow us on socials, and check out our YouTube for video content and bonus reels from this episode. Total Conundrum—your one-stop shop for all things weird, wicked, and wildly entertaining.