Freaky Friday: Episode 171

When you visit Miami, you see extravagant cars, gorgeous beaches, and a dazzling nightlife. But this gang of Miami residents saw something else: targets for extortion, kidnapping, and even murder. Michael Bay may have directed a hit movie about the incidents, but this true story is even more sinister. Support Sinisterhood

11 Nov 20201h 5min

Hey everyone, we’re taking the week off. We’ll be back next week with a brand new episode. Please enjoy this all-too-timely re-release, our episode on QAnon. You can also head over to our Patreon for some bonus content like our all-new Wheel segment, and our latest minisode on Zozo the Ouija Board demon. Thanks so much and keep it creepy. The internet is home to a wide range of tales, fringe groups, and conspiracy theories. But one theory has become the centralized narrative to unite them all. It starts in Washington D.C. and extends from Hollywood, around the globe, and even into space. Has a message board managed to get a straight line to the white house or is this just another case of the internet gone wild? Support Sinisterhood

4 Nov 20201h 13min

A spacious home. A beautiful backyard. What more could a house-hunting father ask for? Then, after he and his children move in, things take a turn for the horrific. But the family wouldn’t be the last to be terrorized by this frightening abode. Support Sinisterhood

28 Okt 20201h 18min

Some people consider them good luck. Others, fluffy playthings who hide eggs and bring candy at Easter. But for the residents of this Virginia town, a white rabbit was not something from fairytales. Residents were attacked. Dark tales persisted. But was it all the result of a city’s collective imagination? Or was something more sinister at play? This week’s episode is The Bunny Man. Support Sinisterhood

21 Okt 202059min

A murderer? A conspirator? A profiteer? Flordelis dos Santos de Souza was many things to Brazil: A family minister. A Christian gospel singer. A member of Brazilian parliament. A symbol of hope in the community of Rio De Janeiro in the wake of the Candelária massacre mass shooting. This political figure made a name for herself even before being elected. Behind the scenes, her family ministry was a means for profit and eventually murder. Was Flordelis dos Santos de Souza a victim of her children’s actions or was she secretly the mastermind who plotted it all to take control? This week’s episode is Floredelis dos Santos de Souza. Check out our Patreon update episode on: Flordelis dos Santos de Souza Now a movie / documentary series on HBO Max: Flordelis: A Family Crime:  The haunting story of Flordelis, an acclaimed pastor and former member of the Brazilian parliament revered by many as a saint, accused of planning the death of her own husband, and her struggle to prove her innocence. Support Sinisterhood

14 Okt 202055min

Its website and Facebook streams lure in future members by preaching peace, love, and energy. But inside this tight-knit group, ex-members say they faced abuse and torture. Is their revered leader the one true Mother God bringing energy and peace to the world, or is she nothing more than a scam artist who’s found a new way to fund her lifestyle? Support Sinisterhood

7 Okt 20201h 43min

As one of the biggest pop stars in the world, the paparazzi’s cameras were trained on her as she struggled to maintain control of her life. Then she wound up in one of the most restrictive arrangements under the law. Her family and legal team said it was necessary, but fans believed their beloved icon was begging for their help on her social media pages. Then the movement finally found some traction - but what happens next? Support Sinisterhood

30 Sep 20201h 53min

Starting with her pigtailed debut, she rocketed to stardom as one of the biggest pop stars of all time. At first, all her dreams seemed to be coming true. But behind the scenes, things weren’t going so well for this icon. A divorce. A custody battle. Stints in the hospital for mental health reasons then finally, her rights were stripped away via an allegedly temporary legal mechanism. A decade later, the conservatorship remains. How could a pop legend end up with her every move controlled? Support Sinisterhood

23 Sep 20201h 22min