In episode 24, Hilary dives into the fascinating history of the Akroyd family and the real inspiration behind Ghostbusters. Due to the excitement from missing you call, the conversation swerves from The Golden Globes to memes to white girl trends to Blazing Saddles! Trigger Warning Please be mindful of the following triggers: systematic racism Join us in donating to the Urgent Relief for Gaza’s Children: https://pcrf1.app.neoncrm.com/forms/gaza-relief?fbclid=PAAabDtwgVv4KpPSO6nfHmL8ttBFp_agzJlbqZtPlrlAJCOIcEJEgsmAQoRZg_aem_AX-SiBZLJG6ldxv6YAWXBeOnrq6zgD_umP_mpKTcR2EndtjU1a0oFIlM30lzICHAM7k Get your merch at https://www.wonderwitchboutique.com/collections/the-mourning-girls Follow us on Instagram @ themourninggirls Send us your questions and stories to [email protected] For advertising opportunities, send any proposals to [email protected]  Original score by Dave Daddario and can be found on Fiverr @daddariomusic Original logo art by Lauren Kurtz and can be found on Instagram @copperink.top Podcast editing by Hilary Albert Podcast cohosted by Hilary Albert & Natalie Linaweaver

In episode 23, Hilary disturbs Natalie with a laundry list of old nursery rhymes and their sinister origins. Due to recording this 2024 episode in 2023, the conversation meanders through various topics such as baby names, Salem, Donny from The Wild Thornberries, and more! Trigger Warning Please be mindful of the following triggers: mentions of torture devices, racism Join us in donating to the Urgent Relief for Gaza’s Children: https://pcrf1.app.neoncrm.com/forms/gaza-relief?fbclid=PAAabDtwgVv4KpPSO6nfHmL8ttBFp_agzJlbqZtPlrlAJCOIcEJEgsmAQoRZg_aem_AX-SiBZLJG6ldxv6YAWXBeOnrq6zgD_umP_mpKTcR2EndtjU1a0oFIlM30lzICHAM7k Get your merch at https://www.wonderwitchboutique.com/collections/the-mourning-girls Follow us on Instagram @ themourninggirls Send us your questions and stories to [email protected] For advertising opportunities, send any proposals to [email protected]  Original score by Dave Daddario and can be found on Fiverr @daddariomusic Original logo art by Lauren Kurtz and can be found on Instagram @copperink.top Podcast editing by Hilary Albert Podcast cohosted by Hilary Albert & Natalie Linaweaver

In episode 22, Natalie talks about the weird and dark history of various Santa Clauses. Due to recording the episode the same week as posting, the conversation bobs in and out of topics such as David Harbour, twin flames, anthropomorphic rabbits, cults, damaging hair dryers, live taste testing, goats, begging Ireland’s and Scotland’s tourism council to sponsor us, and more! Trigger Warning Please be mindful of the following triggers: sexual assault (rape), incest, racism Join us in donating to the Urgent Relief for Gaza’s Children: https://pcrf1.app.neoncrm.com/forms/gaza-relief?fbclid=PAAabDtwgVv4KpPSO6nfHmL8ttBFp_agzJlbqZtPlrlAJCOIcEJEgsmAQoRZg_aem_AX-SiBZLJG6ldxv6YAWXBeOnrq6zgD_umP_mpKTcR2EndtjU1a0oFIlM30lzICHAM7k Get your merch at https://www.wonderwitchboutique.com/collections/the-mourning-girls Follow us on Instagram @ themourninggirls Send us your questions and stories to [email protected] For advertising opportunities, send any proposals to [email protected]  Original score by Dave Daddario and can be found on Fiverr @daddariomusic Original logo art by Lauren Kurtz and can be found on Instagram @copperink.top Podcast editing by Hilary Albert Podcast cohosted by Hilary Albert & Natalie Linaweaver

In episode 21, Natalie titillates Hilary with creepiness of old European yuletide folklore and spooky creatures. Due to being fueled by Coca Cola, the conversation weaves in and around topics like Matt Rife and more important and funny comedians, Salem (yes, again), cats with zoomies, astrocartography, and more! Trigger Warning Please be mindful of the following triggers: sexual assault (rape) Join us in donating to the Urgent Relief for Gaza’s Children: https://pcrf1.app.neoncrm.com/forms/gaza-relief?fbclid=PAAabDtwgVv4KpPSO6nfHmL8ttBFp_agzJlbqZtPlrlAJCOIcEJEgsmAQoRZg_aem_AX-SiBZLJG6ldxv6YAWXBeOnrq6zgD_umP_mpKTcR2EndtjU1a0oFIlM30lzICHAM7k Get your merch at https://www.wonderwitchboutique.com/collections/the-mourning-girls Follow us on Instagram @ themourninggirls Send us your questions and stories to [email protected] For advertising opportunities, send any proposals to [email protected]  Original score by Dave Daddario and can be found on Fiverr @daddariomusic Original logo art by Lauren Kurtz and can be found on Instagram @copperink.top Podcast editing by Hilary Albert Podcast cohosted by Hilary Albert & Natalie Linaweaver

In episode 20, Hilary gets into the history of The Stanley Hotel which inspired the book The Shining by Stephen King. Due to feeling like the world ending and lots of distractions, the conversation meanders around topics like gorillas watching iPads, past loved ones, and learning about the spirit’s in Natalie’s home using dousing rods to talk to Bernadette. Trigger Warning Please be mindful of the following triggers: sexual assault (rape) with a foreign object (briefly discussing trigger in Steven Kind novel only) Join us in donating to the Urgent Relief for Gaza’s Children: https://pcrf1.app.neoncrm.com/forms/gaza-relief?fbclid=PAAabDtwgVv4KpPSO6nfHmL8ttBFp_agzJlbqZtPlrlAJCOIcEJEgsmAQoRZg_aem_AX-SiBZLJG6ldxv6YAWXBeOnrq6zgD_umP_mpKTcR2EndtjU1a0oFIlM30lzICHAM7k Get your merch at https://www.wonderwitchboutique.com/collections/the-mourning-girls Follow us on Instagram @ themourninggirls Send us your questions and stories to [email protected] For advertising opportunities, send any proposals to [email protected]  Original score by Dave Daddario and can be found on Fiverr @daddariomusic Original logo art by Lauren Kurtz and can be found on Instagram @copperink.top Podcast editing by Hilary Albert Podcast cohosted by Hilary Albert & Natalie Linaweaver

In episode 19, Hilary breaks down the tragic history of the DeFeo murders at 112 Ocean Avenue and how that lead to the book The Amityville Horror. Thanks to the physical darkness that creeps onto us at 5pm now DAILY, the topics swing from womblands, The Goonies, teeth jewelry, and JFK! Trigger Warnings Please be mindful of the following triggers: mass murder, grooming of a minor, sexual misconduct, eating disorders (bulimia). Join us in donating to the Urgent Relief for Gaza’s Children: https://pcrf1.app.neoncrm.com/forms/gaza-relief?fbclid=PAAabDtwgVv4KpPSO6nfHmL8ttBFp_agzJlbqZtPlrlAJCOIcEJEgsmAQoRZg_aem_AX-SiBZLJG6ldxv6YAWXBeOnrq6zgD_umP_mpKTcR2EndtjU1a0oFIlM30lzICHAM7k Get your merch at https://www.wonderwitchboutique.com/collections/the-mourning-girls Follow us on Instagram @ themourninggirls Send us your questions and stories to [email protected] For advertising opportunities, send any proposals to [email protected]  Original score by Dave Daddario and can be found on Fiverr @daddariomusic Original logo art by Lauren Kurtz and can be found on Instagram @copperink.top Podcast editing by Hilary Albert Podcast cohosted by Hilary Albert & Natalie Linaweaver

In episode 18, Natalie shares the fascinating and tragic story of the mysterious Anne Boleyn. After Hilary’s aura reading and Natalie’s experience seeing The 1975, the topics swing from orange drink boxes, guys who give us the ick, trick r treating norms geographically, and more! Trigger Warnings Please be mindful of the following triggers: death, injustice. Sources: Not Just The Tudors episode about myths regarding Ann Boleyn: https://youtu.be/rwJfOwTKKDI?si=V6rm4iGciBZs5-Tj Get your merch at https://www.wonderwitchboutique.com/collections/the-mourning-girls Anne Boleyn shirt here: https://www.wonderwitchboutique.com/products/anne-boleyn-band-tee  Follow us on Instagram @ themourninggirls Send us your questions and stories to [email protected] For advertising opportunities, send any proposals to [email protected]  Original score by Dave Daddario and can be found on Fiverr @daddariomusic Original logo art by Lauren Kurtz and can be found on Instagram @copperink.top Podcast editing by Hilary Albert Podcast cohosted by Hilary Albert & Natalie Linaweaver

In episode 17, Hilary plunges head first into the fascinating and tragic history of Waverly Hills as well as the ghost that inhabit these sprawling, empty property. Being fueled by pasta, lemonade, and fatigue, this dynamic duo can’t stop talking about Gary Busey, viral TikTok soundbites, funeral traditions, and more! Trigger Warnings Please be mindful of the following triggers: death, murder, abortion, abuse, suicide. Get your merch at https://www.wonderwitchboutique.com/collections/the-mourning-girls Follow us on Instagram @ themourninggirls Send us your questions and stories to [email protected] For advertising opportunities, send any proposals to [email protected] Original score by Dave Daddario and can be found on Fiverr @daddariomusic Original logo art by Lauren Kurtz and can be found on Instagram @copperink.top Podcast editing by Hilary Albert Podcast cohosted by Hilary Albert & Natalie Linaweaver

In episode 16, Natalie goes into the history of European and American witch trials, centering on the tragedy at Salem. In addition to diving in the injustices of these trials, Hilary gets real about escaping a religious cult and deconstruction while Natalie gets vulnerable about being in a rehab facility as a teenager. Thanks to the eclipse, the topics fluctuate from Mike Flanagan to Mambo Number 5 to TikTok viral videos and more. Trigger Warnings Please be mindful of the following triggers: racism, murder, injustice, religious trauma, abuse, self harm, suicide, depression, drug use. Follow us on Instagram @ themourninggirls Send us your questions and stories to [email protected] For advertising opportunities, send any proposals to [email protected] Original score by Dave Daddario and can be found on Fiverr @daddariomusic Podcast editing by Hilary Albert Podcast cohosted by Hilary Albert & Natalie Linaweaver

In episode 15, Natalie dives into her roots and terrorizes Hilary with Appalachian folklore including cryptids, aliens, and cursed hauntings. Due to boba tea and a delayed grocery delivery, the conversation dips and dives over and around various topics like more personal haunted interactions, bakeries, cursed roadtrips, and The Addams Family. Trigger Warnings Please be mindful of the following triggers: spooky topics. Sources: https://positivelypittsburgh.com/congelier-house/ https://goodfoodpittsburgh.com/the-13-most-haunted-places-in-around-pittsburgh/ https://www.hauntedrooms.com/pennsylvania/pittsburgh/haunted-places https://positivelypittsburgh.com/pittsburgh-urban-legends/#:~:text=Since%20legend%20says%20Green%20Man,known%20as%20Charlie%20No%20Face https://madeinpgh.com/pittsburgh-arts-culture/top-haunted-places-pittsburgh/ Follow us on Instagram @ themourninggirls Send us your questions and stories to [email protected] For advertising opportunities, send any proposals to [email protected] Original score by Dave Daddario and can be found on Fiverr @daddariomusic Podcast editing by Hilary Albert Podcast cohosted by Hilary Albert & Natalie Linaweaver