We’re gonna be straight with you: this subject matter ended up being more "infuriating bullshit" than "fun bullshit." We invite you to listen as Stacie peeks behind the curtain of the folie a deux phenomenon, and the hosts also put forth a surprising theory on the origin of “your mom” jokes.

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Opus 39 by Nesrality via Pixabay
Risk by Studio Kolomna via Pixabay

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Christine and Léa Papin - Wikipedia

June and Jennifer Gibbons - Wikipedia

True story behind ‘The Silent Twins’ movie with Letitia Wright

Mass Hysteria: Definition, Examples, Causes, and More

10 Highly Unusual Examples Of Folie A Deux Or Shared Psychosis - Listverse

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In this Episode the Episode, Rachel tells Stacie about The Flying Dutchman (the GHOST SHIP) and then the the Carroll A. Deering, a ghost ship of a different sort. There are also spice girls and cats. And the devil. And pirates. You really just have to listen.

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Join Stacie, Rachel, apartment ghosts, and house werewolves for a spooky Halloween-themed episode. First, Stacie shares tricks (and treats!) of the ghost-hunting trade so you know what to bring with you when you visit St. Louis's hauntedest house: the Lemp Mansion (which Rachel will tell you about).

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Sinister Night by Soul Prod Music
Creepy Music Box by Dmitry Taras
Halloween Time by Nicky Pe

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Going Ghost Hunting? Here's the Essential Paranormal Equipment You'll Need
Ghost Stop
Society for Psychical Research - Wikipedia
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Lemp Mansion’s ‘Lady in White’ ghost going viral after haunted tour | FOX 2
The Haunted Lemp Mansion in St. Louis – Legends of America
5 Signs Your House Is Haunted

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