That's Insane
That's Insane
Aurelia
A podcast where I talk about medicine, murder, and maybe more! But...most definitely more, because there's a lot of weird things out there. Join me as I sit down and discuss these cases with you, my friend. Because that's what this is, just you and me, two friends, talking about weird things we can't talk to anyone else about. 
EP34: The Disappearance of Michael Rockefeller
I'm sure we're all familiar with oil Tycoon John D. Rockefeller, but did you know in 1961 his great-great grandson went missing during an expedition and was never seen or heard from again? Let's talk about Michael Rockefeller and the theories behind his mysterious disappearance.SOURCES:Art and Culture of the Asmat (wichita.edu)Michael Rockefeller - WikipediaMichael Rockefeller, The Heir Who May Have Been Eaten By Cannibals (allthatsinteresting.com)Michael C. Rockefeller | Fredonia.eduBetween two worlds: struggles of the Asmat people – in pictures | Global Development Professionals Network | The GuardianThe Gruesome Story Of A Billionaire Heir Who Was Eaten By Cannibals! | by Mehek Kapoor | The Collector | MediumMissing millionaire spotted living amongst cannibal tribe in long lost footage - World News - Mirror OnlineDon't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Share this podcast with others, don't be stingy.Follow me on Instagram and FacebookWatch me tell these stories while I do my makeup on Tik TokSend crazy medical stories, true crime cases, or just weird shit in general to [email protected]
Apr 24, 2024
36 min
EP33: Biggie Smalls
Join the happy hour with my friend, Whitney, and me as we talk about the infamous and technically unsolved murder of Biggie Smalls, AKA The Notorious B.I.G.Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_the_Notorious_B.I.G. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Notorious_B.I.G. https://www.biography.com/musicians/biggie-smalls https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0857263/bio/ https://vault.fbi.gov/Christopher%20%28Biggie%20Smalls%29%20Wallace%20/christopher-biggie-smalls-wallace-part-1-of-3/view https://www.hiphopscriptures.com/notorious-big https://www.foxla.com/news/true-crime-files-who-shot-biggie-smalls https://andscape.com/features/a-hustlers-prayer-biggie-smalls-final-24-hours-encapsulated-the-man-he-wanted-to-become/ https://www.musicgrotto.com/who-killed-biggie-smalls/ Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Share this podcast with others, don't be stingy.Follow me on Instagram and FacebookWatch me tell these stories while I do my makeup on Tik TokSend crazy medical stories, true crime cases, or just weird shit in general to [email protected]
Mar 20, 2024
1 hr 14 min
EP32: Phrenology
Have you ever wondered why your head is shaped the way it is? Why it has all those bumps? Well today we're going to take about the (debunked) science behind that very thing!Sources: Aphasia: Types, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment (clevelandclinic.org) Frontal Lobe: Function, Location, and Structure (spinalcord.com) Neuroanatomy: The Basics - Dana Foundation Phrenology - WikipediaPhrenology: The Study of Skull Shape and Behavior (simplypsychology.org)Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Share this podcast with others, don't be stingy.Follow me on Instagram and FacebookWatch me tell these stories while I do my makeup on Tik TokSend crazy medical stories, true crime cases, or just weird shit in general to [email protected]
Mar 13, 2024
36 min
EP31: The Aokigahara Forest
Trigger warning: suicideIn today's episode, join me while we talk about the infamous Aokigahara forest, AKA, The Suicide Forest. If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide or are worried about a loved one, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 for free, confidential, and emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a weekSources: 15 Eerie Facts About Japan’s Suicide Forest (mentalfloss.com)Inside Japan’s ‘suicide forest’ | CNNAokigahara - WikipediaWhy is Japan's Aokigahara Forest Called the 'Suicide Forest'? | HowStuffWorksSuicide Forest of Japan | Times of India Travel (indiatimes.com)Inside Aokigahara, The Haunting 'Suicide Forest' Of Japan (allthatsinteresting.com)Aokigahara Forest: The Reality of Japan's "Suicide Forest" - Zimmin Around the WorldAokigahara: An Ethereal Forest Where Japanese Commit Suicide (nationalgeographic.com)The Eerie History of Aokigahara: Japan’s Suicide Forest - Travel Noire(2) The Mystery of the Abandoned White Van Parked Outside the "Suicide Forest" in Japan (Read More) : RBI (reddit.com)These Real Stories From The Japanese Suicide Forest Will Make You Afraid Of The Woods (bustle.com)Inside the Dark History of Aokigahara, Japan’s Most Haunted Forest | by Rahul Anand | ILLUMINATION | MediumWho Screamed At Rebecca Ferguson? These Actors Got Ruled Out (bustle.com) Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Share this podcast with others, don't be stingy.Follow me on Instagram and FacebookWatch me tell these stories while I do my makeup on Tik TokSend crazy medical stories, true crime cases, or just weird shit in general to [email protected]
Mar 6, 2024
23 min
EP30: Emmett Till
Welcome back to Weird Wednesday! Today's topic is a true crime story, which coincides well with Black History Month.  In this episode, we discuss one of the catalysts inn the Civil Rights Movement, the murder of Emmett Till. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_Rights_Act_of_1957 Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Share this podcast with others, don't be stingy.Follow me on Instagram and FacebookWatch me tell these stories while I do my makeup on Tik TokSend crazy medical stories, true crime cases, or just weird shit in general to [email protected]
Feb 21, 2024
29 min
EP29: Hydrocephalus
We've all heard the phrase, "You only use 10% of your brain," but today's case discusses a man who literally only had that 10%...and lived to tell the tale!SOURCES: Hydrocephalus – Causes, Symptom and Surgical Treatments (aans.org)These Are Some Of The Strangest Medical Cases Of All Time | IFLScience Man Living with 10% of His Brain? - NeuroLogica Blog (theness.com) Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Share this podcast with others, don't be stingy.Follow me on Instagram and FacebookWatch me tell these stories while I do my makeup on Tik TokSend crazy medical stories, true crime cases, or just weird shit in general to [email protected]
Feb 14, 2024
15 min
EP28: The Plague Pt 2
Today we continue our discussion about the plague, diving into the history, treatments, and consequences.Sources:Pneumonic plague - WikipediaPlague (disease) - WikipediaEcology and Transmission | Plague | CDCPlague of Justinian - WikipediaFirst plague pandemic - WikipediaBlack Death - Plague, Mortality, Europe | BritannicaBlack Death - Causes, Symptoms & Impact | HISTORY The Black Death: A Timeline of the Gruesome Pandemic (history.com)The History of Plague – Part 1. The Three Great Pandemics - JMVHHistory of the Plague: An Ancient Pandemic for the Age of COVID-19 (amjmed.com)The Black Death (uiowa.edu)Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Share this podcast with others, don't be stingy.Follow me on Instagram and FacebookWatch me tell these stories while I do my makeup on Tik TokSend crazy medical stories, true crime cases, or just weird shit in general to [email protected]
Feb 2, 2024
24 min
EP27: The Plague Pt 1
Heeeeeeelllllllloooooooo everyone! Let's kick off this two parter all about the plague!Sources: Pneumonic plague - WikipediaPlague (disease) - WikipediaEcology and Transmission | Plague | CDCPlague of Justinian - WikipediaFirst plague pandemic - WikipediaBlack Death - Plague, Mortality, Europe | BritannicaBlack Death - Causes, Symptoms & Impact | HISTORY The Black Death: A Timeline of the Gruesome Pandemic (history.com)The History of Plague – Part 1. The Three Great Pandemics - JMVHHistory of the Plague: An Ancient Pandemic for the Age of COVID-19 (amjmed.com)The Black Death (uiowa.edu)Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Share this podcast with others, don't be stingy.Follow me on Instagram and FacebookWatch me tell these stories while I do my makeup on Tik TokSend crazy medical stories, true crime cases, or just weird shit in general to [email protected]
Jan 30, 2024
21 min
EP26: Polly Klaas
Today, let's talk about the horribly tragic murder of Polly Klaas. SOURCES:Richard Allen Davis - Wikipedia Murder of Polly Klaas - WikipediaEverything to Know About the Polly Klaas Case 30 Years After Her Remains Were Found (people.com) Polly Klaas' murder 30 years later: Investigators remember dogged work to crack case - ABC News (go.com)Polly Klaas Was Kidnapped And Murdered In 1993, And Her Story Still Haunts Us 30 Years Later (ranker.com) Richard Allen Davis | Criminal Minds Wiki | FandomMotorcycle Mama — All about Polly Klaas and Richard Allen Davis — Crime Library Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Share this podcast with others, don't be stingy.Follow me on Instagram and FacebookWatch me tell these stories while I do my makeup on Tik TokSend crazy medical stories, true crime cases, or just weird shit in general to [email protected]
Jan 17, 2024
25 min
EP25: Legionnaire's Disease
As we continue hauling through this flu/COVID season, let's talk about another respiratory infection that caused quite the epidemic following a summer convention.SOURCES: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/legionnaires-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20351747 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/legionnaires-disease/ https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17750-legionnaires-diseasehttps://legionellacontrol.com/legionella/when-was-first-legionnaires-disease-outbreak/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legionnaires%27_disease The History of Legionnaires Disease Cases and Outbreaks (thelegionnaireslawyer.com)Legionnaires Disease Signs and Symptoms | CDCAbout Legionnaires Disease | Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment (legionellacontrol.com)Forensic Files, Season 1 Ep 7 Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Share this podcast with others, don't be stingy.Follow me on Instagram and FacebookWatch me tell these stories while I do my makeup on Tik TokSend crazy medical stories, true crime cases, or just weird shit in general to [email protected]
Jan 16, 2024
16 min
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