Weird Brunch

The Inspiration for Friday the 13th aka Asian Death Syndrome, Dorthea Puente the Old Lady Serial Killer, St. Nicholas Origins

Show Notes

This episode brought to you by sweet old ladies.

Rebecca Cohen uncovers the real life horror inspiration for A Nightmare on Elm Street, Asian Death Syndrome.

Lisa encounters Dorthea Puente, a sweet elderly woman in appearance, but a killer and swindler by nature.

Whitney discusses the origins of Santa Claus, and hops down the chimney with the original Saint Nicholas.

What is Weird Brunch?

Whitney LeMond, Lisa Friedrich, and Carina Magyar get together, get tipsy, and tell each other the craziest stories they can find.


Artwork by Grace Svoboda. Theme music by Arielle LaGuette.