Champagne and Murder, Please

Author: Brittany M.

Welcome to Champagne and Murder Please, the podcast where the eerie, the unexplained, and the downright terrifying come to life. Each episode, we dive into true crime cases, from infamous murders to unsolved mysteries, explore the dark history of witches and occult practices, and venture into the world of the paranormalwhere ghosts, hauntings, and curses lurk in the shadows. Plus, we investigate cryptids like Bigfoot, the Mothman, and other legendary creatures that blur the line between myth and reality. If you love all things spooky, sinister, and strange, youve found your new obsession.
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The Curse of the Marche du Nain Rouge
Episode 193
Wednesday, 25 February, 2026

In this week’s episode, we swirl our champagne and step straight into the smoke of old Detroit, where legend says a crimson little creature foretells chaos. We’re diving into the history, folklore, and fever dreams behind the infamous Marche du Nain Rouge in Detroit.Who is the Nain Rouge? A misunderstood trickster? A colonial curse? A tiny harbinger with impeccable timing and terrible vibes? From its first alleged sighting by Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac in the early 1700s to the city’s modern-day parade that theatrically banishes him each year, we unpack the myth, the history, and the way a city turned its bad luck into a party.It’s folklore, it’s fire, it’s civic therapy with a splash of sass. Grab a glass and let’s chase the red devil out of town. Official Parade & Modern Eventhttps://www.marchedunainrouge.comhttps://www.facebook.com/marchedunainrougeDetroit Historical Society & Local Historyhttps://detroithistorical.org/learn/encyclopedia-of-detroit/nain-rougehttps://detroithistorical.org/blog/2017-03-23/legend-nain-rougeEncyclopedia & Folklore Referenceshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nain_Rougehttps://www.atlasobscura.com/places/marche-du-nain-rougeLocal & Regional Journalismhttps://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2017/03/24/nain-rouge-parade-detroit/99566028/https://www.metrotimes.com/detroit/the-legend-of-the-nain-rouge/Content?oid=2443976https://www.deadlinedetroit.com/articles/14878/the_nain_rouge_and_detroit_s_history_of_bad_luckCultural Context & French Colonial Detroithttps://www.michiganradio.org/post/story-behind-detroits-nain-rougehttps://www.historydetroit.com/nain-rouge.html