Wait, For Real: Dark History
Each episode investigates the dark side of history, eerie moments, paranormal curses and true crime. Calmly told, deeply researched and quietly unsettling. New episodes release biweekly, Thursdays at 7am EST.
Episodes
185 episodes
Dark History: History of Anthrax
We are finally back... and off schedule. Grace covers the history of Anthrax and its use in biological warfare. Want to buy us a cup of coffee (Or a haunted lighthouse)? Check out https://www.buymeacoffee.com/waitforread...
Dark History: Radium Girls
We are back and off schedule again - Katie covers the historic Radium Girls case. Want to buy us a cup of coffee (Or a haunted lighthouse)? Check out https://www.buymeacoffee.com/waitforread Have stories to t...
Dark History: The Stanford Prison Experiment
This week Grace covers the Stanford Prison Experiment led by Philip Zimbardo in August of 1971. Want to buy us a cup of coffee (Or a haunted lighthouse)? Check out https://www.buymeacoffee.com/waitforread Hav...
Dark History: Corpse Medicine
We are finally back and better(ish) than ever! We have made some tweaks to the podcast, visit our instagram for a full list of changes. This week Katie dives into the history of Corpse Medicine, also known as medical can...
True Crime: The Trial of Brian Walshe
This week Katie covers the disappearance of Ana Walshe and the trial of her husband Brian Walshe.Want to buy us a cup of coffee (Or a haunted lighthouse)? Check out https://www.buymeacoffee.com/waitforread Have stories to t...
True Crime: The Lawson Family Murders and The Ashland Tragedy
This week, Grace covers two horrific crimes that happened during christmas. - On December 25, 1929 Charles Lawson brutally murdered his wife and six of his seven children - leaving family and neighbors shocked. - On Decemb...
Paranormal: Canadian Urban Legends
Happy (American) Thanksgiving! This week Katie tells Grace about two Canadian Urban Legend: The Disappearance of the Lake Angikuni Village and Coughlans Coffin. Watch this episode on YouTube too! https://youtu...
Paranormal: Charleston Ghost Stories
During Grace's belated birthday episode, she tells us what she learned on her recent Charleston ghost tour. Watch this episode on YouTube too! https://youtube.com/@waitforrealtruecrimepodcast?si=UfOh-oBfyEoICiQA Want to ...
The Devil Made Me Do It: The Case of Arne Cheyenne Johnson
This week Katie covers the case being The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It based on a true case in which Arne Johnson accused (and eventually convicted) tried to plead not guilt by reason of Demonic Possession, it was the first but not the la...
True Crime: Randy Greenwalt and the Tison Gang
Send us a textAfter his escape from prison, Randy Greenwalt went on a killing spree with the Tison Gang. Grace covers Randy's crimes resulting in his first co...
Halloween Spooky Special: Ghost Stories & Grace's Jump Scare
Happy Halloween to all our amazing listeners! We wanted to give you an extra bonus episode for this Halloween and we decided to keep it spooky with some ghost stories. Watch this episode on YouTube too! https://youtube.com/@waitforr...
October Special: Murder of Chelsea Bruck
What should have been a fun Halloween party with friends quickly turned deadly for Chelsea Bruck.Watch this episode on YouTube too! https://youtube.com/@waitforrealtruecrimepodcast?si=UfOh-oBfyEoICiQA Want to buy us a cup of ...
October Special: The Murder of Taylor Van Diest & The Louvre
Grace covers a tragic murder of Taylor Van Diest on Halloween night in 2011.Katie gives us the lowdown on the ongoing Louvre museum heist. Watch this episode on YouTube too! https://youtube.com/@waitforrealtruecrimepodcast?si...
October Special: Triple Feature Murders
Katie ends up covering three different murders that took place on or around Halloween. Watch this episode on YouTube too! https://youtube.com/@waitforrealtruecrimepodcast?si=UfOh-oBfyEoICiQA Want to buy us a c...
October Special: When the Haunted House Screams are Real
Grace covers our first October episode for this season and talks about horror stories from haunted attractions. Watch this episode on YouTube too! https://youtube.com/@waitforrealtruecrimepodcast?si=UfOh-oBfyEoICiQA Want...
Unsolved Mysteries: The Springfield Three
The Springfield Three refers to an unsolved missing persons case that began on June 7, 1992, when friends Suzie Streeter and Stacy McCall, and Streeter's mother, Sherrill Levitt, went missing.Watch this episode on YouTube too! https://yo...
True Crime: Capital Punishment in Japan
Grace covers a few death row cases that took place in Japan and breaks down the history behind the practice of capital punishment. Watch this episode on YouTube too! https://youtube.com/@waitforrealtruecrimepodcast?si=UfOh-oBfyEoICi...
Unsolved Mysteries: The Keddie Murders
What should have been a quiet night at home with the kids quickly turned deadly. This is the story of the Keddie Cabin Murders. Skip the banter? Go to ~6:00.Watch this episode on YouTube too! https://youtube.com/@waitforrealt...
Unsolved Mysteries: Dorothy Jane Scott
Dorothy Jane Scott was last seen on May 28th, 1980 in Anaheim, CA. While this case remains unsolved, many believe the killer was the man who stalked her and her family for years. Watch this episode on YouTube too! https://youtube.co...
Paranormal: Scary Stories Round 100ish
This week is another round of scary stories with a theme! These stories come from security guards who easily have the scariest night jobs.Watch this episode on YouTube too! https://youtube.com/@waitforrealtruecrimepodcast?si=UfOh-oBfyEoI...
Paranormal: The Bunny Man, The Wood Booger & Haunted Hospitals
Grace traveled to Washington, D.C. last week and came back with quite a few paranormal stories to tell us.Watch this episode on YouTube too! https://youtube.com/@waitforrealtruecrimepodcast?si=UfOh-oBfyEoICiQA Want to buy us ...
True Crime: The Mona Lisa
Katie is an avid lover of art and takes this week to detail the history behind the Mona Lisa. Watch this episode on YouTube too! https://youtube.com/@waitforrealtruecrimepodcast?si=UfOh-oBfyEoICiQA Want to buy us a cup o...
Paranormal: The Whistling
Taking a break from true crime this week to cover one of Grace's favorite /nosleep stories, Something walks whistling past my house every night at 3:03Watch this episode on YouTube too! https://youtube.com/@waitforrealtruecrimep...
Unsolved Mysteries: Natalie Wood
Known for her roles in Miracle on 34th Street, Rebel Without a Cause, and West Side Story, Natalie Wood was an American actress that was loved by many. Her death may be ruled as accidental, but some theories suggest otherwise. Watch...
Unsolved Mysteries: Terrance Williams and Felipe Santos
This is the story of Terrance Williams and Felipe Santos, two men who vanished in Naples, Florida, after separate encounters with the same sheriff’s deputy.If you have any information about the disappearances of Terrance Williams or F...