The Those dWEEBs Podcast

Echoes of the Purple Gang: Legacy of Violence and Crime

Most people hear the words gangs or mafia, their minds typically go to that of Al Capone and the Chicago Outfit (aka Outfit, Chicago Mafia, or the South Side Gang.) But not everyone knows of the one that comes from right here in Michigan and was pretty infamous during the Prohibition Era. The Purple Gang! I first heard from them from a previous job, which I talk about in the podcast and why it fascinated me. And now, come with me as I lead you into the rise and fall of the Purple Gang. 
If there is any other gangs or mafias you'd like me to cover, please leave me a comment down below! 
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DDiM 2025 - Going to Our First Book Convention

Michelle and Julia got to go on a brand new adventure this weekend, attending the book convention, Dreaming Dirty in Michigan. It was an amazing new experience for them both, as it held a completely different vibe to the conventions they have gone to for cosplay. Every author with their own unique books, all of them incredibly nice and informative. The overall experience was super inspiring for them as they are plotting out their own book with the goal to one day return to again! 
We highly recommend this event for anyone who enjoys supporting Indie authors, with a variety of different topics and styles!
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Casket Girls: The Unsung Heroines of Colonial Louisiana

Come with me as I talk about the lesser talked about subject known as the Casket Girls. This subject first drew my attention as I was watching The Originals, the spin off of The Vampire Diaries, based in New Orleans. When I got to the episode revolving the festival, something about it really caught my attention and spoke to me, given that it's not one you typically hear about outside of New Orleans itself. So I wanted to bring it into light and talk about it, to the best of my ability. 
Are there other New Orleans festivals you'd like to hear about and for me to cover? Or have you witnessed the festivals yourself? Let me know in the comments below!
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Beyond the Shamrock: The True Story of St. Patrick's Day

Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone!
I'm so sorry that it has been a hot minute since I have done an episode for you all, but things should be on the up and up from here out. We might even be able to get back into editing videos for the channel! That being said, I do hope you all enjoy this deep dive into the history of St. Patrick's Day and I'm very curious to if there are any other holidays you'd like me to cover the origins in. Or if there are any traditions I didn't cover while I was doing this episode? 
Please leave them in the comments below, and while you're at it.
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And our interview with Creepy Confidential: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5bKNThFaQMVcbZQGLyUAvX?si=f0b05798cae94473

From Lupercalia with Love: The History of Valentine's Day

First off, Happy Valentine's Day from us to you!
Let's dive into the rich and fascinating history of the day on February 14th, from its Pagan roots to the greeting cards and chocolate. While I originally thought Valentine's Day was such a new holiday, it goes back farther than I expected. Let me know what holiday history you would like me to cover next in the comments below! 
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Bones Beneath Paris: Unveiling the Mysteries of the Paris Catacombs

Come with us as we venture deep underground to the Paris Catacombs, one of the most macabre burial sites with a history that will chill you to the bones. With an intriguing blend of history and the paranormal, it's no wonder there are hundreds of thousands of visitors every year and it's on many investigators list of locations to visit!
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Cropsey: A Chilling Tale of Fear, Abduction, and Murder

Hello and welcome to the first recorded podcast of 2025 and this time around we are trying something new for the podcast. Come with me as I dip my toes into the true crime realm as urban legend melds with reality with the Legend of Cropsy, which originates from Staten Island, New York, and given this is the first time, truthfully, I didn't go into the gory details involved. But maybe as I do more, I'll try out more of them and see how I feel. 
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The Anime Bubble Bursts: Hot Takes You Won't Expect

Welcome to the first episode of 2025 everyone! 
We wanted to add something a bit different to the podcast by discussing unpopular anime opinions we found online. I want to emphasize that these are simply our opinions, but we are always willing to listen to others' thoughts and opinions as well! So if you have anything you want to add or disagree with, please comment down below and we will absolutely get back to you!
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2024 Year in Review & 2025 Channel Goals!

This will be done a little bit differently, as there will be a video and a podcast of it, as we go through and talk about the chaos that was 2024 and what we are hoping and manifesting for 2025! We want to thank everyone who has supported us on all the platforms and the YouTube channel, and we hope you follow us on this grand adventure of life. 
Happy New Year and see you in 2025! 
194/200 Subscribers on YouTube.
Please help us reach our goal for the end of 2024!
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Riding the Shadows: The Eerie World of the Mari Lwyd

Come along on this interesting Welsh custom, one that I once thought would be similar to the previous ones, that delighted and surprised me by being one of humor and fun. The Mari Lwyd was the perfect finale for a more lighthearted and beautiful legend that I would love to participate in at some point in my life. What I once thought scary from the outside was both meaningful and impactful!
Are there any legends or customs that you want me to cover for next year? 
Please let me know in the comments below, because I love learning about them!
We are also officially on every available podcasting platform!
193/200 on YouTube!
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