Hellscape

Hide & Seek: The Vanishing of Shannon Marie Sherrill

On a sunny day in October of 1986, a group of children were playing a game of hide and seek in rural Thorntown, Indiana. As they scattered to find the best hiding spots, they had no idea that their act of innocent play would devolve into one of the most traumatic days of their lives. Today on Hellscape, we dive into the mysterious vanishing of little Shannon Marie Sherrill.

"Honey, That's a UFO" - The Michigan Mass UFO Sighting of '94

On the otherwise cold and calm night of March 8th, 1994, many residents of West Michigan were left “alarmed and amazed” when a series of unexplained phenomena began coalescing in their skies. Today, on Hellscape, we take a look at one the largest mass UFO sightings on record and examine the implications of new radar data unearthed many years after the fact through the lens of the Pentagon’s “soft disclosure”.

VARIETY PACK | Willie Dead

This week on Variety Pack, Kendra & Chloë talk about the 7M Tiktok cult, the Nick Carter documentary, starseed “downloads” telling us Lyme disease is “a gift”, the appropriately gruesome death of Robert Pickton, and the developing and harrowing case of Mica Acacia (Miller). Join us!

Lifeblood: Indigenous Resistance in the Grassy Narrows

For decades, blind industry fuelled by rabid and unchecked capitalism poisoned the waters of the Wabigoon River, in Northern Ontario. This river is the lifeblood of the Asubpeeschoseewagong First Nation of the Grassy Narrows. Join us today as we discuss Indigenous-led resistance, examine the governmental failure to commit to meaningful reparations, and chat about the environmental impacts of generations of industrial waste poisoning in the Grassy Narrows.

The Underworld of Girlhood: The Murder of Reena Virk

On November 14th, 1997, 14-year-old teen Reena Virk joined a group of peers from her neighbourhood for some late-night partying under the Craigflower Bridge, in the Saanich district of Vancouver Island. Little did she know, the night of revelry was but a ruse. Under the bridge, Reena was assailed by a group of teens - mostly girls - with shocking brutally. The events that followed would engender a moral panic about the capacity for violence amongst teenage girls and would later open up a national conversation about racially motivated bullying. Join us today as we discuss the story of Reena Virk.

VARIETY PACK | The Genesis of a Conspiracy Theory

It's our first instalment of "Variety Pack", where we unpack current events! Today, we start off with a VPR update, and then dive straight into a chat about Gypsy Rose. We also ask the question "Is Garth Brooks a serial killer?", and weigh in on the conspiracy theory that French Impressionist painter Edgar Degas is...Jack the Ripper? Tune in!

The Wedding Day Massacre: Serial Offender Arthur Hutchinson

On today's episode, Chloë rides solo and talks about one of Britain's most infamous crimes, The Wedding Day Massacre, and the man responsible, serial offender Arthur Hutchinson.

Moistboyz: The Webber and Other Water Cryptids

Newfoundland is a place rich in folklore and magicks. Join us today - on a special Chloë & Teague episode - as we talk about Newfoundland's very own water cryptid, "The Webber". We will also dip into other water cryptids from around the world, namely Japan's infamous and well-rounded river deity, the Kappa.

Struck Down in Her Prime: The Senseless Murder of Moriah Wilson

By the time the summer of 2022 rolled around, Moriah Wilson - known as "Mo" to her friends and members of her community - was widely regarded as the dominating athlete in the cycling sport known as "gravel racing". At just 25 years old, her rise had been meteoric. Her friends and family would later recall that, amid this accruing fame and incontestable athletic prowess, Mo retained her core values; she was warm, kind, and valued community. Today on Hellscape, we talk about misplaced bitterness, romantic dishonesty, and the innocent life that was lost in the crossfire. 

GOOD FOR HER | There's Something About Her: The Case of Ariana Madix

Reality TV is a reflection of our culture. What is normalized on reality TV reflects what is normalized in our own interpersonal relationships. Today, we delve into one of the greatest reality TV scandals ever, and examine the  fallout that is currently playing out in season 11 of Vanderpump Rules. We ask ourselves the question: are we all being collectively gaslit? And examine how storytelling can be weaponized and feed into toxic, outdated dynamics within intimate partnerships. Join us for the first instalment of our new monthly series, "Good For Her".