Episodes
We pranked you and missed spooky season - GOTCHA! Vanessa tries very hard to carbon date reincarnation while Claire makes bothes demons and Scandinavians massively uncomfortable. Plus, I played it totally cool about missing the October episode so don't worry, Vanessa, they definitely bought it.
Episode Drink - Sour Cherry Negroni
Creepy stories for this episode submitted by:
Lilsa - The Wahhhr
Anonymous - Mr. Rand
Anonymous - Mr. Peterson
Anonymous - Peaceful, Gingerly Demeanor
Published 11/14/23
We're BACK just in time for spooky season, and boy, are we ready to disappoint! Claire wreaks havoc while Vanessa offer very little science, and there's a lot we probably should have cut but THAT'S SHOWBIZ, BABY! Plus, Vanessa's toes.
Episode Drink - Spring Spice
Creepy stories for this episode submitted by:
Anonymous - Lonely Boy
Danielle - Twin Towers
Anonymous - Big Guys
Claire - Dad AF
Published 09/18/23
Welcome to mOminous! Claire and Vanessa are ready for anything but give up on science about halfway through this one. There's a lot of talk about butts. Plus, ghost robbers!
Episode Drink - Spring Spice
Creepy stories for this episode submitted by:
Jodi - Grandma Mickey
Krystle - Grampa George
Tambra - Papa Steve
Other Claire('s friend) - The Ballad of Butterbutt
Published 06/26/23
Claire and Vanessa adopt a new hero and discuss the mechanics of paranormal potty habits. Vanessa gets deep into science while Claire gets deep into a High Noon. Plus, what's Rak Reiki! Really, what is it?
Episode Drink - Rob Roy
Creepy stories for this episode submitted by:
Danielle - Absolutely No Hotboxing
Mary Beth - The Phroger
Jamie Lee - Rat Ghost
Anonymous - My Little Old Man
Published 05/10/23
Claire and Vanessa greatly - GREATLY - improve science and come to a healthy, happy compromise before Vanessa ruins it again with her stupid facts. Plus, f*cking Teddy. We hate Teddy.
Episode Drink - Naked & Famous
Creepy stories for this episode submitted by:
Sara - So Much Greatness
Brianna - Brothers Be Like
Claire (not Berrios) - Big John > Teddy
Claire (not Berrios) - Special Friend
Published 04/19/23
Claire and Vanessa have their very first guest, former haunted child/possibly current haunted adult David Warner! Hear all about David's tales beyond the veil and more you didn't need to know about night terrors! Plus, bonus childhood trauma!
Episode Drink - The Ginger Rogers
Published 03/27/23
Vanessa keeps it classy and scientific while Claire takes yet another stab at an English accent, which is, sadly enough, an improvment on previous attempts. Plus, Vanessa's childhood trauma!
Episode Drink - The Creamy Martini
Creepy stories for this episode submitted by:
Amanda - Sleeped-Walked
Leigh - He's Watching Us, Mummy
Claudia - The Other Daddy
Mike - Stupid Eagles Fans
Published 03/06/23
Claire and Vanessa are wrong about everything, including people's names and common phrases, but let the record show that Vanessa is wronger. Plus, Dan's back! And also wrong!
Episode drink - the Apple-Cran & Guildenstern
Creepy stories for this episode submitted by:
Amy - Dark and Squishy
Dee - Take Two
Arelys - Parents in the Woods
Ali - GoBsmacked
Published 02/20/23
Claire and Vanessa rely heavily on other people's cleverness while discussing past families and whether we all want to do this shit again the next life. Plus, Dan!
Episode drink - Spectre Daiquiri
Creepy stories for this episode submitted by:
Ahimsa - My Five Kids
Sherrie - My Husband
Ruth - My Chemical Romance
Published 01/23/23
We're back from holiday break and ready to make everyone uncomfortable! Vanessa shares valuable insight as a full fledged PHD, and Claire pays attention sometimes. Plus, dangly earrings!
Creepy stories for this episode submitted by:
Chris - Bad Boys
Alana - Camo Friend
Kara - The Red Man
Published 01/09/23
Vanessa can't get enough Perry as she and Claire discuss angels, helpful spirits, and sexy ghosts. Plus, we're aging!
Paranomal-but-heartwarming stories for this episode submitted by:
Brandy - Grandpa Brumley
Kimberly - 100 Year Old Bed
Jessica - The Devil Upstairs
Published 12/05/22
Vanessa gets judgemental, and Claire makes unforgiveable jokes. Just horrific. You know what, maybe don't listen to this one. Plus, ASMR!
Creepy stories for this episode submitted by:
Cindy - Grandma's Vacant House
Rebecca - Graw-shawtin'
Allison - Carol Burnett
Published 11/21/22
Claire and Vanessa discuss birthmarks, mortal wounds, and play a very fast game of hot or not. Plus, nobody's cooler than Joe Camel!
Creepy Stories for this episode submitted by:
Dean - Chicken Plox
Kristina - The Little Girl Who is Dead
Ian Stevenson - Science
Published 11/07/22
Claire and Vanessa discuss reincarnation, remain ignorant on tinctures, and are violently threatened by a cave cricket. Plus, Claire gets mean immediately!
Creepy Stories for this episode submitted by:
Rose - Together Forever
Anne Marie - Maps & Lions
Jennifer - Ghosty
Published 10/24/22
mOminous is back! Claire is joined by brand-spanking-new cohost Professor Vanessa LoBue, because someone has to be an adult on this podcast. We discuss haunted mirrors, Beyonce's dead (or dead to us, at least) ex-bandmates, and Vanessa's disappointing vision of the afterlife. Plus, science!
Creepy stories for this episode submitted by:
Fiona - Old Type Male
Unique - Diana
Jeanne - Or Else
Published 10/10/22
Episode 18 of mOminous! Katie makes the brave decision to watch a wildly popular movie, and Claire doesn't give her near enough credit. Plus, everyone's being bougie!
Creepy paranormal parenting stories for this episode submitted by:
Gilbert - MASSIVE Haunting
Jessica - Grandpa and the Ghost Weirdo
Sue - Totally Applicable Creepy Story
Lillian - Vanilla Nice
Ashlynn - Savior of Babies
Saul - Sleep, Interrupted
Published 04/28/20
Episode 17 of mOminous! If you're Irish, prepare to be upset. End of episode description.
(Plus, a fresh new podcast pitch!)
Creepy paranormal parenting stories for this episode submitted by:
Laura - Ghost or Seismic Activity?
Jennifer - Mannequin Reincarnation
Summer - #Unfair
Mookie - Litterbox Haunting
Angel - Vampire Army
Jeni - Freaky Mammy Family
Published 04/16/20
Episode 16 of mOminous! We get a glimpse into Katie's coming of age and explore her first celebrity crush. Spoiler alert - it's gross. Plus, more of that topic, because Claire can't let it go.
Creepy paranormal parenting stories for this episode submitted by:
Sandy - My Michael
Stacy - Ghost Mom Bod (Mom Ghost Bod?)
Pryscylla - Elsa & Anna Angels
Caroline - Noah the Bro Gho
Lisset - Monster Apartment Complex
Kim - Levitation Sensation
Published 04/09/20
Episode 15 of mOminous! Katie celebrates Claire's general and consistent correctness, and Claire gets all judgmental about cereal. Plus, baby Pennywise!
Creepy paranormal parenting stories for this episode submitted by:
Liss - Mariachi Motherboy
Michelle - Not Applicable
Cheyenne - Animal Farm
Cheryl - 6 Kids?!?!?
Ramona - Baby Depo
Nancy - Classic Goo
Published 03/19/20
Episode 14 of mOminous! Claire & Katie get involved in a crime, make it rain with spoilers, and desperately try to stay on track. Spoiler alert - we fail. Plus, Kurt Russell!
Creepy paranormal parenting stories for this episode submitted by:
Shannon - Timeline of a Terror
Lilly - Blair Witch Basement
Cherokee - Mom Stabber
Krista - Cami's Rocking Chair
Allen - A Clairvoyant's Windfall
Marilyn - 19 Year Maximum
Published 03/10/20
Episode 13 of mOminous! New format, who dis? After an extended Spring break full of daiquiris (Claire) and pneumonia (Katie), the girls cut most... half... some of the bull and get straight to the stories. Plus, supplementary bull!
Creepy paranormal parenting stories for this episode submitted by:
Corey - Good Richard / Bad Richard
Shantz - Mostly Popcorn Sounds
Lindsey - Old, Dead Father
Willow - Leave It
Melissa - Blood Everywhere
Audrey - Skreedal, the Pocket Ghost
Published 03/03/20
Episode 12 of mOminous! Claire & Katie discuss their mom tantrums, WHICH WERE TOTALLY JUSTIFIED, YOU UNFEELING MONSTERS! Plus, Claire adopts the word "phenomenal".
Creepy paranormal parenting stories for this episode submitted by:
Paula - Tricky Cricket
Jessica - Return of the Garbage Boy
Rebecca - Decor Mistake
Landice - Flashlight Ninja
Amanda - All About That Sage
Mia - A Babba Reborn
Published 01/28/20
Episode 11 of mOminous! Claire & Katie discuss the creepy things their kids love, and Claire grossly outperforms Katie with a beloved new addition to the mOminous family. Plus, double Jessicas!
Creepy paranormal parenting stories for this episode submitted by:
Jessica - Warm Ghost v. Garbage Truck
Leana - Exasperation Manifestation
Will - Uncle of Cats
Cady - Don't Worry, Be Terrified
Jessica - Mister Creepo
Published 01/21/20
Episode 10 of mOminous! Claire & Katie discuss their stupid superstitions, and Claire finally captures some magnificence. Plus, Betty White, kind of!
Creepy paranormal kid quotes for this episode submitted by:
Maya - Way to Crow
Nicole - Soldier Ghost, NBD
Jenny - Nanny Wall
Claire - Perimeter Breach
Kevin - Bubbles & Monsters
Margot - Behold the Bunny
Published 01/14/20