Summary
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In this Halloween-themed episode of Side Stories, Marcus Parks, Ed Larson, and Henry Zebrowski discuss a spooky weekend stay at the notoriously haunted Scotia Lodge in Humboldt County, California, where the hosts experienced unexplained nocturnal noises on the upper floors. The hosts also cover bizarre news stories, including a Baltimore County man arrested after repeatedly harassing local children from inside a sewer pipe, an update on a deceased priest accused of misappropriating two million dollars in church donations, and a registered sex offender who attempted to enroll in a high school disguised as a seventeen-year-old homeless girl named Molly. Finally, the episode features listener emails exploring topics ranging from eyebrow slits to whether losing a testicle affects ejaculation volume, alongside tour date announcements and holiday well-wishes.
- Book a room on the second floor of the Scotia Lodge in Humboldt County if you want to experience authentic hotel ghost phenomena firsthand. 10:02
- Check out local trivia drama and bar comedy events by submitting funny stories and listener emails to the show. 51:55
- Men over forty should schedule regular checkups with their doctor to monitor heart health and address issues like sleep apnea. 1:05:43
Chapters
- 0:01Podcast Intro and Ad Read
Hosts introduce the episode and read a short ad before diving into the story.
- 0:44Hosts Discuss Halloween Costumes
The trio jokes about their Halloween outfits and cultural references before moving on.
- 1:16Transition to Ghost Story
The hosts shift focus to a spooky tale from Humboldt County.
- 8:14Scotia Lodge Ghost Tour Setup
They describe arriving at the Scotia Lodge and the eerie third-floor legend.
- 12:00Nighttime Paranormal Encounters
The crew recounts unsettling noises, ghost sightings, and creepy experiences during the night.
- 17:01Aftermath and Reflection
The hosts reflect on the experience, share takeaways, and discuss future plans for the lodge.
- 18:16Ghostly Characters and Legends
They explain the lore of the lodge’s ghosts, including a janitor and a boy.
- 45:52BetterHelp Therapy Promotion
Hosts promote BetterHelp’s flexible therapy options and highlight its benefits for busy listeners.
- 46:26iXL Learning Platform Pitch
Hosts advertise iXL’s personalized online learning tools for K‑12 students, citing academic improvements.
- 48:08Chime Banking Ad
Hosts showcase Chime’s fee‑free banking features and cash‑back rewards, encouraging sign‑ups.
- 49:10Catholic Abuse Settlement Debate
Hosts discuss the New York archdiocese’s settlement, criticizing the payout and church’s handling of abuse cases.
- 51:02Jeopardy Host Scandal
Hosts detail a former Jeopardy champion’s sexual misconduct charges and the fallout.
Highlights
- 8:14
Experiencing Scotia Lodgestory
The hosts recount their stay at the haunted Scotia Lodge in Northern California, detailing ghostly noises and encounters with quirky staff members.
- 12:12
Hotel Owner Avoids Roomsinsight
The guest explains that the hotel owner refuses to stay in the building after being startled by phantom cleaning noises upstairs.
- 17:01
Friendly Lodge Staffstory
The desk clerk cheerfully reminisces about past guests while sharing vivid tales of the historic loggers who used to frequent the property.
- 29:02
Priest Embezzlement Accusationdata
The hosts discuss reports that a priest recently crushed by a falling crucifix was also suspected of stealing two million dollars.
- 38:00
Man Living in Sewerstory
A bizarre news story covers a man living inside a large drainage tube who got into turf disputes with local neighborhood children.
- 49:16
The hosts review a massive eight hundred million dollar settlement agreed upon by the Archdiocese of New York over sexual abuse claims.
- 54:24
Adult Posing as Teenstory
A registered sex offender was arrested after attempting to enroll in a high school while pretending to be a seventeen-year-old girl.
- 58:02
Eyebrow Slit Meaningsinsight
The hosts read listener responses explaining the cultural and personal significance behind sporting a shaved eyebrow slit.
Quotes
“This is a story about fake accidents that lead to real consequences.”
Unnamed speaker · 0:21 “I was like, wow, it's like I'm hugging a woman.”
Unnamed speaker · 13:21 “If he was a bow bun.”
Unnamed speaker · 2:30 “The only thing there are are gas stations.”
Unnamed speaker · 9:55 “I want the every building in the Catholic church to be dissolved.”
Unnamed speaker · 49:42
Sponsored segments
- Progressive 0:44–1:12
- Squarespace 23:26–26:52
- Acorns 24:58–28:23
- Mint Mobile 26:55–28:27
- BetterHelp 44:22–46:17
- iXL 46:26–48:06
- Chime 48:08–49:06
- Atlantic Union Bank 1:08:06–1:08:38
- Angie 1:08:40–1:08:55
About this episode
Henry & Eddie are getting into the Halloween spirit with a haunted hotel stay that leaves Henry spooked and Ed clinging to his leather pillow. The boys recount their eventful weekend at Scotia Lodge, where the third floor belongs to dead loggers and playful spirits. THEN! A Maryland sewer dweller gets the Pennywise treatment, an update on the diamond-swallowing thief, Listeners explain their eyebrow slits, and MORE!
Transcript
13,411 words · 7 speakers
Topics
- New York
- Archdiocese of New York
- St. Patrick's Cathedral
- The Naked Eye
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