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Laugh uncomfortably with us as we unpack the eerie! Here, we’ll explore true crime, the occult, conspiracy theories & other unknowns via dark humor, and a psychosocial/social justice lens. Each episode we’ll dig past the surface of morbid fascination, scavenging for unasked questions surrounding the stories that creep the hell out of us. Follow us on Instagram @unpackingtheeerie, Facebook at Facebook.com/unpackingtheeerie  and Twitter at twitter.com/unpacktheeerie

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Content warning: sexual assault, ableism, murder, necrophilia, cannibalism, pedophilia, homophobia, racism, police violence/neglect.

We’re backkkk!!!!!! After a long hiatus caused by multiple huge life changes on both our ends, we bring you our first story recorded in two separate continents. It’s a heavy one - we’re covering the Jeffrey Dahmer murders. But as is always true with us, it’s less about the violence itself and more about the historical and social context these murders are situated in. You’ll learn about 1970s Queer Black history was like in MKE in the 70s, including the ‘Stonewall’ of Milwaukee that happened 8 years before Stonewall. We unearth the brutality of police negligence and also do a deep dive framing Dahmer’s violence as a microcosm of European conquest and colonialism. (Stay tuned for Part 2, which will go deep on victim stories, the fall out of the murders on the community, and some amazing theses about the socio-political implications of this case we found while digging deep into this story).

Sources [https://docs.google.com/document/d/11myZGAbN8UjMrWRT7RBS5tQDtzTaeYf0E69GazXkq2o/edit?tab=t.0]

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26. A Haunted Genetic Architecture Pt. 1

Content warning: sexual assault, ableism, murder, necrophilia, cannibalism, pedophilia, homophobia, racism, police violence/neglect.

We’re backkkk!!!!!! After a long hiatus caused by multiple huge life changes on both our ends, we bring you our first story recorded in two separate continents. It’s a heavy one - we’re covering the Jeffrey Dahmer murders. But as is always true with us, it’s less about the violence itself and more about the historical context these murders and the state’s response (or lack thereof) are situated in. You’ll learn about 1970s Queer Black history was like in MKE in the 70s, including the ‘Stonewall’ of Milwaukee that happened 8 years before Stonewall. We unearth the brutality of police negligence and also do a deep dive framing Dahmer’s violence as a microcosm of European conquest, colonialism, and slavery. (Stay tuned for Part 2, which will go deep on victim stories, the fall out of the murders on the community, and some amazing theses about the socio-political implications of this case we found while digging deep into this story).

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A Haunted Genetic Architecture Pt. 1

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Join us for a guest episode and round-table discussion between four Palestinians in the diaspora, Muhamed, Battuul, Firas, Vinny & Michlin. In part two of this two-part conversation, our guests shed light on the brutality of the Israeli occupation and the people's movements to resist it. This episode unpacks zionism, land sovereignty and also offers a window into the 2nd Intifada. We are honored to offer these folks a platform to share their voices & stories with us.
(Recorded December 2023)

Guests: 

 * Muhamed Abedelhak, Sociology Professor
 * Battuul Abdal
 * Firas Helall, writer/organizer, writing to Palestinians back home to a liberated Palestine
 * Vinny Mansoor, law student, born in exile, raised in heritage and currently on his way back home
 * Michlin Mikel, Social Worker

Resources:

 * Decolonize Palestine  [https://decolonizepalestine.com/]
 * Electronic Intifada [https://electronicintifada.net/]
 * Palestine Resist [https://t.me/s/PalestineResist]
 * Arabs of Canada, Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/arabsofcanada/?hl=en]
 * Save Sheikh Jarrah Now, @savesheikhjarrahnow on Instagram 
 * Decolonize the Classroom, @decolonize_the_classroom on Instagram

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At the publishing of this episode, at least 33,175 people, including more than 13,000 children have been brutally murdered at the hands of the Israeli Occupation Forces in Gaza. At least 75,886 have been injured and more than 8,000 remain missing. In the West Bank, at least 459 people, including over 117 children, have been killed since October 7th and over 4,750 injured. . (Source: Aljazeera [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/longform/2023/10/9/israel-hamas-war-in-maps-and-charts-live-tracker])

Learn more & take action here: Call to Action & Resource Checklist [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aESv_0cjo_NqqEd7UWd1BttSCk3ze8-NV5z57PYdDw0/edit?usp=sharing] 

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Revolutionary Spirit: Palestine Round Table Pt. 2

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Join us for a guest episode and round-table discussion between four Palestinians in the diaspora, Muhamed, Battuul, Firas, Vinny & Michlin. In part one of this two-part conversation, we are given the gift of listening  to our guests talk about Palestine, Palestinian resistance, indigeneity, historical memory, cross-movement solidarity and so much more.  We are honored to offer these folks a platform to share their voices & stories with us. Stay tuned for Part II, coming soon!
(Recorded December 2023)

Guests: 

 * Muhamed Abedelhak, Sociology Professor
 * Battuul Abdal
 * Firas Helall, writer/organizer, writing to Palestinians back home to a liberated Palestine
 * Vinny Mansoor, law student, born in exile, raised in heritage and currently on his way back home
 * Michlin Mikel, Social Worker

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At the publishing of this episode at least 32,782 people, including more than 13,000 children have been brutally murdered at the hands of the Israeli Occupation Forces in Gaza. More than 8,000 remain missing. In the West Bank, at least 455 people have been killed since October 7th and over 4,750 injured. (Source: Aljazeera [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/longform/2023/10/9/israel-hamas-war-in-maps-and-charts-live-tracker])
Learn more & take action here: Call to Action & Resource Checklist [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aESv_0cjo_NqqEd7UWd1BttSCk3ze8-NV5z57PYdDw0/edit?usp=sharing] 

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Revolutionary Spirit: Palestine Round Table Pt. 1

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Ongoing Palestinian Genocide

content warning: extreme violence, genocide 

At the publishing of this episode at least 8,306 Palestinians have been killed and over 21,000 injured in Gaza in the past 3 weeks. The current massacre and ongoing genocide of the Palestinian people has left us heartbroken and called to use our platform to uplift Palestinian voices as well as share resources and calls to action. Please listen to this short episode where we will share some of our thoughts & reflections, but mostly help support you in taking some tangible actions to stand up against genocide.

Call to Action Checklist [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aESv_0cjo_NqqEd7UWd1BttSCk3ze8-NV5z57PYdDw0/edit?usp=sharing]

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Denounce Genocide - A Call to Action

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DARK HISTORY: Lake Washington

cw: brief mentions of slavery

Ever wondered what lies beneath the lakes you hang out at? We do. And this week we take you on an exploration under the depths of Lake Washington.  Join us and learn about the ancient frozen forest that has existed deep under Lake Washington for decades. The eerie sunken dwellings of the largest lake in King County is sure to give you goosebumps. 

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MINISODE: An Ancient Underwater Forest

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HAUNTING: The Pontianak Legend

CW: sexual and domestic violence

We’re back with another minisode and this time we’ve returned to Malaysia to explore an iconic urban legend and spiritual embodiment of feminine rage, The Pontianak. Join us as Akshi shares about her origin story and how the continuation of her lore offers significant commentary about patriarchal violence and survivor empowerment. She also takes time to discuss the utility of the horror genre as a medium to unpack the above and more. 

Sources [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-Z_cz_ONZmMfIIfQrflBsulPHpjuWXMpdb35lXW5dh0/edit?usp=sharing]

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MINISODE: Vengeful Man-Eating Spirit a.k.a A Feminist Icon

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DARK HISTORY: The Weston State Hospital continued
CW: ableism, racism (including eugenics), gender-based violence, psychiatric trauma, abuse

Part 2 of Melancholia, Menstrual Derangement and Bad Whiskey continues deep dive into Weston State Hospital and the history of U.S.-based "mental asylums."  In this episode, we uncover the different “treatments” that  used at these institutions, including the famously horrific “Icepick” lobotomy. We’ll also explore the backstory of the DSM, deinstitutionalization and the decline of asylums in America. Tune in to learn how Weston State was transformed into the tourist attraction that it is today and learn about the psychiatric survivors & disability justice movements.

References
[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AxETbcf3kSOXjntYEscAt3wGDMgzj5tb-9pQ031gJfs/edit]


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25. Melancholia, Menstrual Derangement & Bad Whiskey Pt. 2

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DARK HISTORY/HAUNTINGS: Weston State Hospital/History of Asylums
CW: ableism, racism, gender-based violence, psychiatric trauma, abuse

In the late 1800s, America would become home to a new wave of “mental health” institutions we now know as asylums. The Weston State Hospital (aka The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum) was one of many of these “state of the art” facilities. This episode Is all about how aspirations for palatial, elite experiences for (white) mentally ill patients quickly descended into the picture that you probably have of these places - carceral sites of unspeakable cruelty and dehumanization for those who were multiply marginalized. There was so much information on this, we’ve decided to break it up into 2 parts. In part one, you’ll learn about why Weston State Hospital is considered one of the most haunted places in the country, the history of asylums as a whole and the social-political climate that led to the extreme rise of people incarcerated in these institutions.   

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24. Melancholia, Menstrual Derangement & Bad Whiskey Pt. 1

Unpacking the Eerie is a passion project that merges the intersections of our dark curiosities with our deeply held values. Each episode we’ll dig past the surface of morbid fascination, scavenging for unasked questions surrounding the stories that creep the hell out of us. We hope that when you listen, you’ll experience the feels, the enjoyment, the horror and interludes of comedic relief that we do. - 2 politicized social workers based in the PNW and India.

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