Episodes

  • 006 May Eve/Walpurgisnacht
    May 1 2026

    This time around we cover the various celebrations on May Eve from the Pegan Beltane to the Christian Walpurgis Night as well as the history of St. Walpurga.

    Sources:

    reonline.org.uk

    Wikipedia.org/walpurgis night

    occult.live the occult encyclopedia

    Walpurgisnacht, embracing the shadows by Marco Visconti

    Intro music was created by Dert Merchant on the Music Maker app

    Outro music was preloaded on the Rodecaster Duo

    Questions, comments, and topic suggestions can be sent to dertworx@gmail.com

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    18 mins
  • 005 Toronto Clown Riot
    Apr 28 2026

    Todays episode is about the Toronto Clown Riots of 1855.

    Sources: The Toronto circus riot of 1855--The day the clowns picked the wrong brothel by Adam Bunch on spacing.ca

    wikipedia.com

    Intro music by Dert Merchant using the Music Maker app.

    Outro music was preloaded on the Rodecaster Duo.

    If you have any questions, comments, story suggestions, or just want to reach out, please contact us at dertworx@gmail.com

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    16 mins
  • 004 Ghost Stories
    Apr 24 2026

    All three of today's stories were pulled from the r/Ghoststories subreddit on Reddit.

    #1 My encounters at Cresson SCI in Cresson Pa.

    By HuntertheHappyHippie

    #2 A Wholesome Ghost Story

    By KarmaBeBitchin

    #3 I think something was in my room at 3AM... and I still can't explain it.

    By YashAt3AM

    The intro music was created by Dert Merchant on the Music Maker app.

    The outro music was preloaded on the Rodecaster Duo

    For any questions, comments, or suggestions please feel free to reach out at dertworx@gmail.com

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    16 mins
  • 003 Missouri Cryptids
    Apr 22 2026

    This time around we cover a few of the cryptids of Missouri with the telling of the MOMO Missouri Monster saga.

    Sources: Americanhauntingsink.com Mo-Mo The Missouri Monster Strange Tales of the Unexplained. Author unknown

    Wikipedia.org Momo the monster

    Intro music was created by Dert Merchant using the Music Maker app.

    Outro music was preloaded on the Rode Duocaster.

    Please feel free to reach out to us at dertworx@gmail.com

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    14 mins
  • 002 Origins of Common Sayings
    Apr 17 2026

    This quick episode covers the origins of a few common sayings. It falls into the assorted nonsense area of topics. Maynard joins us to share her insight on some common sayings.

    Sources: a Good Housekeeping article by Alesandra Dubin 06/23/2025 and a Story Empire article by Nicholas C. Ressis 09/06/2023

    Intro Music was Created by Dert Merchant on the Music Maker app and outro music was preinstalled on the Rodecaster Duo.

    Feel free to reach out to us at dertworx@gmail.com with any show suggestions, questions, comments, etc.

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    11 mins
  • 001 The Infamous Middle Name/The Wayne Theory, Rodney Wayne Henry
    Apr 14 2026

    In this episode we touch on the Wayne theory and how a name might have an effect on the outcome of someone's life. Then we get into the rape and murder case of Rodney Wayne Henry.

    Sources: The Classic Middle Name by Chuck Shepard on weirduniverse.net and a case file on kscourts.gov, State vs. Henry 83705

    The intro music was created by Dert Merchant with the Music Maker app. Outro music was preinstalled on the Rodecaster Duo.

    We can be contacted at dertworx@gmail.com with any show suggestions, questions, comments, etc.

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    17 mins
  • Special Announcement
    May 9 2026

    Hey Y'all, Maynard and I will be taking a brief hiatus for 4-6 weeks. She's recovering from knee surgery and I'm in the process of moving. We'll be back as soon as we can. Hopefully upon our return we will be able to bring you some more well researched topics and longer episodes. We appreciate those of you that have listed so far and we thank you.

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    2 mins
  • Hey Maynard Trailer
    Apr 3 2026

    Hey Maynard is a podcast hosted by Dert Merchant and Maynard, his daughter. We explore Topics such as true crime, the paranormal, cults, cryptids, and the occult. Join us as we cover the persons, places, things, and events related to these topics.

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    1 min