Toil And Trouble: A Podcast Of The Macabre

Trigger warning: Talks of Suicide and Self Harm In this episode Ash introduces us to Christian Karl Gerhartsreiter who pretended to be a member of the notable Rockefeller family. Tori takes us on a trip to Japan where we learn about Aokigahara also known as The Japanese Suicide Forest.  Poem Credit: Aokigahara by Paul Neglia posted to creativeexiles.com If you feel you need help please reach out to The National Suicide Prevention Line: 1-800-273-8255 or visit  suicidepreventionlifeline.org --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/toil-and-trouble-a-podcast-of-the-macabre/support

Tori is joined by listener and all around good human Meg to talk about three haunted locations near where Meg lives in Pennsylvania! Get ready to get spooky!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/toil-and-trouble-a-podcast-of-the-macabre/support

In this episode Ash and Tori play a little catch and read your cringey dating stories. The heart of the episode however is the break down of the disappearance of Madeleine McCann: A young girl who went missing on a family holiday to Portugal.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/toil-and-trouble-a-podcast-of-the-macabre/support

Mal is here to discuss their personal spooky stories! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/toil-and-trouble-a-podcast-of-the-macabre/support

Troublemakers, have you ever wondered how easily it is to be indoctrinated in a cult? Melissa can tell you. Listen in as she describes her time affiliated with a religious organization.   --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/toil-and-trouble-a-podcast-of-the-macabre/support

In this mini Tori is joined by Shawna aka author S.L. Freake to discuss the inspiration behind one of her books, The Thames Torso Murders. They have a bit of a rough connection while recording BUT the information is fascinating!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/toil-and-trouble-a-podcast-of-the-macabre/support

In this episode, Ash and their friend Ian sit down to discuss Ian's time working with Dark Magic as well as the importance of safety of invocations. Tune in Troublemakers for a real spooky treat. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/toil-and-trouble-a-podcast-of-the-macabre/support

Hey Troublemakers! Ash and Tori coming at you randomly since this week has been a heavy week in news. We discuss the update from Sarah Turney regarding her sister Alissa Turney's case. We discuss the tragic developments in the disappearance of JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan. We end with a heart to heart regarding the state of world. If nothing else Troublemakers, just remember we are a family and we love you.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/toil-and-trouble-a-podcast-of-the-macabre/support

Sarah Turney was in seventh grade when her life changed forever. Join Ash and Tori as Sarah tells the story of the disappearance of her sister Alissa and her fathers alleged involvement.  Strap in for this honest and unfiltered look at Sarah's family and the mystery that defines it.  Please subscribe to Sarah's podcast "Voices for Justice" to have a detailed look at this story. Sign the petition at www.justiceforalissa.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/toil-and-trouble-a-podcast-of-the-macabre/support

Ash and Tori wrap up this.....tale about mermaids. They discuss sightings, possible explanations and what the mermaids would look like if they are real!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/toil-and-trouble-a-podcast-of-the-macabre/support

Hey Troublemakers! Tori was finally allowed to post a pun in the title of an episode!!!! Join Ash and Tori (plus her little sisters she was babysitting) in this very work from home episode. Ash and Tori discuss different mermaid...tales (ok I'm done) in the official kick of of #spookygirlsummer. In part 1 we discuss what mermaids are, the origins of Merfolk, and different types of merpeople around the world. Enjoy this cool history lesson while Tori is constantly interrupted and roasted by her little sisters. This is my life, help me.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/toil-and-trouble-a-podcast-of-the-macabre/support

In this mini episode Tori is joined by Ashlynn who talks about  the series of murders that rocked her hometown and the personal connections she has to the case of killer Paul Ezra Rhodes.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/toil-and-trouble-a-podcast-of-the-macabre/support

In this episode of Toil and Trouble Tori is joined by Amber Smiles Jones of the Professionally Silly Podcast and Youtube Channel. Amber talks about Los Angeles most haunted park and Tori pulls out a macabre history lesson about the time the catholic church put a Popes cadaver on trail. This episode is very #spookygirlapproved.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/toil-and-trouble-a-podcast-of-the-macabre/support

Hey Troublemakers! This week our resident cryptid expert Ash is  joined by Nick, the cohost of Ash's other podcast, Copulators Die First,  to discuss their home state legend of the Jersey Devil! If you find yourself in the woods in New Jersey keep your eyes peeled for this spooky spook!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/toil-and-trouble-a-podcast-of-the-macabre/support

Ash takes the wheel this week and tells Tori the story of The Ohio Craigslist Killer and her random connection to the case! Stick around for end of the episode as the team heads back into Hump Mansion!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/toil-and-trouble-a-podcast-of-the-macabre/support

Happy Earth Day Troublemakers! Everything is terrible and the world is on fire!  So to celebrate Earth Day lets avoid taking responsibility for what we have done to our planet and talk about the Simulation Theory with Ashleigh from Crime and Theerie Podcast!  None of this our fault we are literally just characters in a game!   --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/toil-and-trouble-a-podcast-of-the-macabre/support

Hey everyone! Our favorite Witchstorian is back with another tale of witchery! Author and podcaster Bree NicGarren joins Tori for this mini episode about a family feud turned witch trial! Stick around for the end of the episode to hear the trailer for Bree's new podcast Hex Positive!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/toil-and-trouble-a-podcast-of-the-macabre/support

Hey Ghoul Gang! This week we are reading your stories! Sit back and relax and listener to the spooks that were sent in! Enjoy a special appearance from Ravenlynne AKA Rachel who tells us about her creepy crawl in North Carolina.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/toil-and-trouble-a-podcast-of-the-macabre/support

Ash and Tori team of for this mini that's not very mini. Your ghostesses talk answer a few listener questions and try to make sense of of the tangled web surrounding the disappearance of Tylee Ryan and JJ Vallow. What the heck is going on with Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow?  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/toil-and-trouble-a-podcast-of-the-macabre/support

Wanna get weird? We have been self isolating and things are starting to get a little out of hand. In this episode Tori covers weird noises being heard around the world. Ash makes everyone uncomfortable with wayyyyyyy to much information and the dark world of Competitive Endurance Tickling. Creep it Real xx --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/toil-and-trouble-a-podcast-of-the-macabre/support