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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 114: We Visited The Monongah Mine Disaster Sight
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On this haunting installment of Crypts and Corks, your hosts uncork a bottle and journey deep into the quiet hills of West Virginia to explore the site of the Monongah Mining Disaster—America’s deadliest mining accident and a tragedy that still lingers beneath the soil.
Walking through the remnants of the old coal town, they reflect on the December morning in 1907 when a series of explosions shattered the earth and claimed the lives of hundreds of miners. With a mix of field recordings, local folklore, and historical accounts, the hosts piece together how the disaster unfolded, why its true death toll remains disputed, and the stories of the families and communities forever changed by it.
As the wind moves through abandoned structures and memorial markers, Crypts and Corks ponders how memory, loss, and labor struggles weave into the landscape—and how the ghosts of Monongah still speak to us today. All paired, of course, with a thoughtfully chosen bottle to lighten the mood without losing the reverence the site deserves.
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