Wicked Wanderings Podcast

09/02/2025

Over 4,000 years ago, ancient Babylonians worshipped the goddess Ishtar. To be part of her cult, every female citizen went to the Temple of Ishtar and offered herself to any male worshiper who paid. There was no shame attached; it was considered a sacred means of divine union.

08/30/2025

In 1865, John Wilkes Booth's assassination plot could have been even worse. General Grant and his wife were invited to accompany the Lincolns to Ford's Theater, but they declined because Julia Grant couldn't stand Mary Lincoln. Had the Grants attended, Booth would have killed not only the president but a future president as well.

08/29/2025

Farmers in China accidentally unearthed the first of 8,000 life-sized warriors, buried for over 2,000 years to guard the mausoleum of China’s first emperor. It's believed that after construction, the emperor's childless concubines and all the artisans were killed and buried with him. Can you imagine such a find?

08/18/2025

Sometimes, the past reaches out in unexpected ways. A visit to a tarot reader brought a surprising connection to a museum's former owner, a man from a different era. It was a reminder that stories and spirits linger. Who would have thought?

08/16/2025

A medium knew details no one could have guessed. The bed's placement, unshared experiences—everything was revealed. Sometimes, the most random details confirm a deeper truth. "Holy sh*t" moments change everything. Maybe it's time to see one...

08/15/2025

Ever get a message from the other side? A medium gave a mother a *very* specific message about her daughter's apartment. The details? Unbelievable. Sometimes, intuition knows best.

08/01/2025

A chilling round of truth or dare takes a dark turn when faced with truly twisted choices. Is it better to face your fears or confront the unthinkable? Sometimes, the lesser of two evils is still deeply disturbing.

07/30/2025

Some choices are easier than others, right? When faced with a tough dilemma, sometimes you just have to "go right for the jugular." It's not always pretty, but it's effective. Anyone else?

07/21/2025

During a recent trip to Ohio, Courtney had the unique opportunity to visit The Ohio Museum of Horror in Galion, OH on OPENING WEEKEND. Exhibits included: funeral items, haunted artifacts, real human skulls, Ouija Boards collection, wet specimens, movie props, and SO much more. “The Last Meal” restaurant portion of the museum is slated to open this upcoming weekend. If you’re local to Galion or planning a trip, this spot is a must!

07/17/2025

In this episode, Hannah takes a deep dive into the life and legacy of Credonia Mwerinde, the infamous cult leader whose influence led to a devastating tragedy. From her rise to power to the dark secrets of her group, we explore what makes someone like Mwerinde so compelling—and terrifying. What do you think made her cult so dangerous? Tune in now wherever you get your podcasts! https://www.wickedwanderingspodcast.com

07/16/2025

A female cult leader with a higher body count than Charles Manson? Meet Credonia, who convinced followers to enter "arks" before setting them on fire. Her death toll: over 1,000 people. What makes someone capable of such horror?

Hannah explores the shocking story of Credonia Mwerinde, a female cult leader from Uganda who orchestrated the deaths of over 1,000 people in one of history's deadliest cult massacres.• Born in 1952 to a wealthy Ugandan family with strong Catholic...

07/09/2025

Ever heard of a cemetery that disappears after you see it once? Spider Gates Cemetery in Massachusetts holds secrets beyond its missing iron gates—from speaking graves to portals to hell. Local legends or something more? Listen to our latest episode to find out.

Courtney takes us on a journey to Spider Gates Cemetery in Leicester, Massachusetts, exploring the legends and history behind this mysterious Quaker burial ground known for supernatural phenomena.• Spider Gates Cemetery, formally known as Friends ...