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Not Quite Normal

Not Quite Normal

di Kailee & Michael

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16: Ashes of Betrayal & a Vagabond Criminal

This week, Kailee opens with the real-life story of Holley Lynn James, a young Army nurse whose sudden disappearance in 2008 sent shockwaves through her community. What began as a simple missed shift quickly unraveled into a disturbing investigation involving a burned apartment, hidden motives, and a tragic truth that pointed back to someone close to her. Kailee traces the emotional and investigative journey that followed, highlighting both Holley’s dedication to her work and the betrayal at the center of her case. Michael then shifts gears with the almost unbelievable exploits of Victor Lustig, the infamous con artist best known for “selling” the Eiffel Tower. With charm, audacity, and meticulous planning, Lustig pulled off some of the boldest scams of the early 20th century — leaving behind a legend that still feels surreal today. Sources & Mentions: YouTube: 48 Hours Full Episode SmithsonianMag.com Medium.com Wikipedia: Victor Lustig Follow us: 📸 Instagram: @NotQuiteNormalPodcast 🕒 TikTok: @NotQuiteNormalPodcast 📘 Facebook: @NotQuiteNormalPodcast 📧 Email us: NotQuiteNormalPodcast@gmail.com

15: Ol' Sparky Unplugged & A Bottlecap Grudge

In this week's episode, Kailee takes listeners through the unsettling world of botched executions, revealing disturbing moments in the justice system. Then, Michael shifts gears to the unbelievable tale of Pepsi Number Fever; the marketing promotion that ignited national outrage after one winning number—349—sparked chaos. From grim missteps in capital punishment to corporate miscalculations, this episode uncovers how small mistakes can lead to massive consequences. Sources & Mentions: DeathPenaltyInfo.org SmithsonianMag.com History Today Wikipedia: Pepsi Number Fever Mental Floss Follow us: 📸 Instagram: @NotQuiteNormalPodcast 🕒 TikTok: @NotQuiteNormalPodcast 📘 Facebook: @NotQuiteNormalPodcast 📧 Email us: NotQuiteNormalPodcast@gmail.com

14: Lauren Giddings & Two Sentence Horror Stories

In this week's episode, Kailee walks listeners through the heartbreaking and unsettling case of Lauren Giddings, unraveling the events leading up to her disappearance and the shocking discovery that followed. With a mix of intrigue and suspense, Kailee unpacks the details of the case, exploring the investigation, and the unsettling twists that followed. Meanwhile, Michael lightens the format but not the mood, delivering a curated batch of eerie two-sentence horror stories circulating the web that will leave you looking over your shoulder. *Please be advised, multiple stories have trigger warnings. It’s a blend of true crime and micro-terror that’s sure to give you chills. Sources & Mentions: Oxygen.com Article News Interview Buzzfeed Bored Panda JJ Pryor Substack Reddit: r/TwoSentenceHorror Follow us: 📸 Instagram: @NotQuiteNormalPodcast 🕒 TikTok: @NotQuiteNormalPodcast 📘 Facebook: @NotQuiteNormalPodcast 📧 Email us: NotQuiteNormalPodcast@gmail.com

13: Freak Fridays & A Pizza Planchette

It’s episode 13! Join us as Kailee explores the origins of this long-standing superstition and how it shows up in today’s world — from the bible to buildings that skip the 13th floor, and even some stories of people having a not-so-great Friday the 13th. Meanwhile, Michael takes us back to the 1950s game show scandal that shocked America — the Twenty-One controversy. He unpacks how producers rigged the show, the fallout that changed television forever, and what it revealed about fame, greed, and trust in the media. Tune in for a blend of history, scandal, and a little superstition — it’s an episode you won’t want to skip (even if it’s number 13). Mentioned in this episode: Britannica: Andes Mountains Britannica: Costa Concordia Disaster Australian Disaster Resilience Knowledge Hub K-State.edu Library of Congress Blogs Aviation Safety Network Wikipedia Britannica: Quiz Show Broadcasting U.S. House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce hearings (1959) Federal Communications Commission (FCC) records Follow us: 📸 Instagram: @NotQuiteNormalPodcast 🕒 TikTok: @NotQuiteNormalPodcast 📘 Facebook: @NotQuiteNormalPodcast 📧 Email us: NotQuiteNormalPodcast@gmail.com

12: HALLOWEEN EPISODE!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN ALL YOU COOL BATS & CATS! In this episode, Kailee digs into the real-life horror behind some of your favorite scary movies — the ones inspired by actual serial killers, and the disturbing stories of killers who claim the movies inspired THEM. Then, Michael switches things up with a world tour of Halloween traditions. From spooky festivals to unexpected celebrations, you’ll find out how other countries get into the Halloween spirit. Grab your pumpkin spice latte, turn down the lights, and hang out with us for some chills, laughs, and the perfect episode to get you in a spooky mood! Mentioned in this episode: Crime+Investigation History.com FriedrichJones.com 24/7 Wall St CN Traveller Dekalist Destination Tips Follow us: 📸 Instagram: @NotQuiteNormalPodcast 🕒 TikTok: @NotQuiteNormalPodcast 📘 Facebook: @NotQuiteNormalPodcast 📧 Email us: NotQuiteNormalPodcast@gmail.com

11: Barnyard Bash & A Different Kind of Salem Trial

This week, Kailee unravels a haunting tale from a quiet German farm where something unspeakable happened one cold night. Meanwhile, Micheal explores an unusual Salem story that began with a simple tomato… and ended in disbelief. Mentioned in this episode: Mental Floss Ripley's Britannica Wikipedia The Fact Site Grunge.com The Vintage News All That's Interesting Follow us: 📸 Instagram: @NotQuiteNormalPodcast 🕒 TikTok: @NotQuiteNormalPodcast 📘 Facebook: @NotQuiteNormalPodcast 📧 Email us: NotQuiteNormalPodcast@gmail.com

10: Morbid Medicine & Entrepreneurial Nonsense

This week, Kailee takes us on a horrifying tour of history’s worst medical treatments — ever wondered who thought drilling holes in skulls would cure headaches? Or why leeches were the 18th-century equivalent of a multivitamin? Prepare to be grossed out and amused. Then Michael introduces us to Timothy Dexter, the wildly unqualified millionaire who somehow succeeded at everything… completely by accident. If you like your history weird, morbid, and slightly unhinged — this episode is for you. Mentioned in this episode: AAMC Stat News Culture Frontier History on the Net All That's Interesting Historic Ipswich New England Historical Society Follow us: 📸 Instagram: @NotQuiteNormalPodcast 🕒 TikTok: @NotQuiteNormalPodcast 📘 Facebook: @NotQuiteNormalPodcast 📧 Email us: NotQuiteNormalPodcast@gmail.com

09: Murder, She Wrote & Sister, She Found

This week, Kailee investigates a case where youthful infatuation turned deadly—leaving behind a trail of questions, betrayal, and a life cut short. What really happened between three teens whose connection ended in tragedy? Then, Michael brings us a story that defies logic: two women, complete strangers, brought together by pure chance—or something more. A routine day at work leads to a revelation decades in the making. Mentioned in this episode: Mean Girl Murders: She-Devil, S2E9 Herald Tribune People.com Follow us: 📸 Instagram: @NotQuiteNormalPodcast 📘 Facebook: @NotQuiteNormalPodcast 📧 Email us: NotQuiteNormalPodcast@gmail.com

08: Cannibal Bean-y Babies & Flubbing the Dub

In this episode, Kailee dives into the grisly legend of Sawney Bean and his infamous clan of cannibals said to have terrorized Scotland’s countryside. Then Michael lightens things up by digging through the archives of old slang—some phrases best left in the past, others maybe ready for a revival. From horror to humor, this episode has it all. Mentioned in this episode: The Sawney Bean Clan Cannibal Facts Mental Floss Article Follow us: 📸 Instagram: @NotQuiteNormalPodcast 📘 Facebook: @NotQuiteNormalPodcast 📧 Email us: NotQuiteNormalPodcast@gmail.com

07: Murder in Maine & Mystery in the Air

This week, Kailee uncovers the grim tale of James Purrington, a Maine farmer whose shocking crime in the early 1800s still haunts local history. Meanwhile, Michael explores the unsettling pattern of disasters linked to flights numbered 191—a chilling aviation mystery some believe to be cursed. From true crime to strange coincidences, this episode blends history, horror, and the unexplained. Mentioned in this episode: TrueCrimeNE article Family Annihilator Study Medium.com AirlineGeeks.com AmericanHauntingsInk.com Why Planes Crash - TV Series (on Youtube) Follow us: 📸 Instagram: @NotQuiteNormalPodcast 📘 Facebook: @NotQuiteNormalPodcast 📧 Email us: NotQuiteNormalPodcast@gmail.com

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