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Crypts and Corks
Crypts and Corks is the spookiest, booziest podcast around where hauntings, crimes, dark history, and unsolved mysteries meet a good glass of wine. Each episode, we uncork a bottle and dive into eerie cases, forgotten tragedies, and spine-tingling stories—from infamous crimes and haunted places to historical disasters and enduring mysteries that still raise questions today.
Blending research, storytelling, and comedy, Crypts and Corks keeps things dark but never too heavy, with moments of humor, reflection, and the occasional wine-fueled tangent. Whether you’re a seasoned true-crime fan or just love a spooky story paired with a drink, this podcast is your invitation to sip, listen, and explore the darker corners of history—one bottle at a time.
Crypts and Corks
Episode 113: Paul Is Dead: The Beatles Conspiracy
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In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most enduring and bizarre legends in rock history: the claim that Paul McCartney secretly died in 1966 and was replaced by a look-alike. From backward messages hidden in vinyl grooves to cryptic album covers and lyrical “clues,” we explore how a college-campus rumor spiraled into a global conspiracy theory that still fascinates Beatles fans today.
Join us as we unpack where the myth began, why it spread so quickly, and what it reveals about fame, grief, symbolism, and the human desire to find meaning in the mysterious. Is it all just a clever hoax, an early form of fandom puzzle-solving—or something stranger?
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