Creator and host of The Strange and Unusual Podcast, Alyson Horrocks, has had a life-long love affair with history and the macabre. Born and raised in California, Alyson now lives part time in the greater Boston area and the other half of the time in Glasgow, Scotland, and is always on the quest for elements of the strange past in any area of residence or during her etravels. When not busy researching and podcasting, Alyson works as a freelance writer, specializing in history (especially of the dark variety), New England, and historical architecture.