Whispers in the Holler: Mimics & Appalachian Lore

Nannie Doss: The Giggling Granny Who Poisoned for Love

Hannah and Kayla recount the life and crimes of Nannie Doss—known as the Giggling Granny—covering her troubled upbringing, multiple marriages, and a decades‑long pattern of poisoning relatives and spouses who met her through Lonely Hearts ads. The episode follows her methods, capture after a suspicious autopsy, trial and diagnosis of insanity, and reflects on how arsenic and the era’s norms allowed her crimes to go undetected for so long.

Whispers in the Holler: Mimics & Appalachian Lore

Hosts Hannah and Kayla explore eerie Appalachian folklore and the unsettling behavior of mimics, interweaving listener Reddit stories with personal anecdotes from cabins, hollers, and haunted houses. They cover creatures like the Mothman, wampus cat, Brown Mountain Lights, and Moon-Eyed People, explain why mimics thrive in isolated terrain, and play the game "Reddit or Kayla?" to test which tales are true.

Milwaukee's Monster: The Dahmer Episode

This week, your trusty gremlins discuss the life, crimes, arrest, trial, and death of Jeffrey Dahmer, covering his early life, victims, and the evidence found in his apartment. This episode also touches on themes of race and neglect in how victims were overlooked, reactions to the Netflix portrayal, and the impact on victims' families.

Mimics: Echoes of Appalachia

In this episode, Kayla and Hannah explore eerie accounts of mimics — supernatural entities that imitate loved ones' voices to lure and manipulate victims. Through chilling Reddit stories, they discuss mimic behavior, folklore origins, and protective measures, blending humor and horror while examining real-world explanations like carbon monoxide and hallucinations. Have any paranormal encounters you'd like to send us? Email them to us at twogremlinsinatrenchcoat71@gmail.com.

Damsel of Death: The Aileen Wuornos Story

In this episode, Two Gremlins in a Trench Coat explore the life and crimes of Aileen Wuornos, one of the most notorious female serial killers in American history. They trace her traumatic upbringing, abusive relationships, and descent into s*x work, leading to the ki**ing of several men along Florida highways. The episode examines conflicting views of Wuornos as both victim and perpetrator, her media-fueled notoriety, trial proceedings, and cultural portrayals, while reflecting on whether she was born evil or shaped by circumstance.