Join us on this journey into the mysterious world of Potter County, Pennsylvania, where legends and lore come to life! In this episode, discover the cryptid Giwoggle, and meet The Potter Nondescript. We also uncover the chilling story of the Ghost of Amandon Baker and unravel the eerie legend of the Goblin Scarecrow of Potter County. As we explore …

It's not a secret that Kiki and Cord are hockey fans. So it made sense to celebrate the Finals, now in full swing with some weird hockey nonsense, superstitions, and curses! Music provided by Psykotic Refuge with "Lunar Ice Cream Sandwich". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/missionspooky/messageSupport this podcas…

Are you tired of the divisiveness between generations? Looking for common ground with everyone from your grandparents to your nieces and nephews? Well, look no further than corporate America not caring about kids! In this episode, the gang breaks down THE most dangerous toys for every generation from The Greatest Generation to Gen Alpha. Did your f…

Welcome to the 1st Bonus Episode of Smash or Pass. We take on the most famous of Pennsylvania Crytpids and decide if we would ... SMASH! or pass the following: * Albatwitch * Dragon of Fayette County * Giant Serpent of Adams County * The Giwoggle * Potter Nondescript * The Raystown Ray * The Squonk * The Waterford Sheepman --- Send in a voice messa…

Author and paranormal investigator Michelle Belanger joins us again this time to discuss her new book "The Lonely House". Part horror story and part choose-your-own-adventure, The Lonely House is a playable work of fiction. We also discuss how tabletop games changed during COVID, the positive role TTRPGs can have in mental health, and how Michelle …

We have a special bonus interview for you while you wait for Season Five to start! We teamed up with Logan and Ben from Lost Legends: Tales of Thurne and Godzilla: Destroy All Podcasts to bring you an amazing interview with RPG game creator Nick from Deep Dark Games. Nick walked us through their latest Kickstarter HOME: Mech vs Kaiju and even had u…

We suggest reviewing Episode 108 on the Haunting of the White House for maximum enjoyment of this President's Day Episode. In a very special Kord vs Cryptid, our player Cord had no idea what he was about to fight and our DM Ben gave him some interesting surprises. *You can find Ben's new book on Amazon in paperback or Kindle. *You can listen to Kik…

We're bringing you something extra to celebrate true love ... er ... true crime. What happens when a girl of privilege, runs off to marry the man of her dreams? What happens when that dream man wears out his usefulness? Why, a love triangle and murder is what happens! * Get 25% Off your purchase of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Magic Mind⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Code: MISSIONSPOOKY and 1 …

We're tackling a few Pennsylvania strange happenings dealing with cryptic messages: The Toynbee Tiles from the 80s and the new wave of conspiracy-laden messages in food items across Pennsylvania. We'll be reading and discussing each of these messages in depth, so buckle up cause this one is wild! * Get 25% Off your purchase of ⁠⁠⁠Magic Mind⁠⁠⁠ with…

In honor of Sportsball, we're talking haunted stadiums and one hotel some NBA stars refuse to sleep in:*Memorial Stadium, Indiana University*Nationwide Arena, Columbus, Ohio*The Curse of Talladega*Skirvin Hilton, near Chesapeake Energy Arena, OKC*The Cursed Miami Dolphins (our condolences Fins Fans on the extension of that curse as of this recordin…

Happy New Year! *We've got PA news with The Era of Taylor Swift, The Utz Plant Machete Incident, and the Old Man Killed His Wife Over the Vet Bill. *The Days of Weirdmas are: 7: Dead Geese in Lawrence County 8: Maids Swill Milking 9: Extensive Beer Can Collection 10: The Haines Shoe House 11: Pennsylvania Stonehenge 12: Bowman's Treasure * Get 25% …

We have a special two-part episode to celebrate Yule and the end of 2023! In Part 1, Kiki and Kayla discuss 12 Quick and Quirky Facts about the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, followed by 1 through 6 of 12 Days of Weirdmas: Pennsylvania Edition.*Days of Weirdmas: 1: Missing Ornithologist 2: Dead Pigeons in Philly 3. Rotisserie Chicken Man 4. Cannelto…

Join us as we finally discuss the ghosts of Gettysburg with the foremost authority on the region's ghost stories and history, Mark Nesbitt! * * Ghosts of Gettysburg Tour * Self-Guided Ghost Tour - Fredericksburg, VA * Self-Guided Ghost Tour - Savannah, GA * Mark's Book Shop --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/missio…

We're on another road trip this episode with stops off in West Virginia, New Jersey, and Connecticut. * Get 25% Off your purchase of Magic Mind with Code: MISSIONSPOOKY * Get 25% Off your purchase at Deck and Dice Games Code: MISSIONSPOOKY23 *Our featured music is from Hex Automata with the song " You Can't Kill the Devil". --- Send in a voice mess…

As we prepare for the coming Yuletide, we've decided to give our listeners an early gift by releasing an older Patreon Episode in which Cord and Kiki gave JC a surprise quiz on episode content! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/missionspooky/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/miss…

In this Special Halloween extra episode, we cover some current events related to a Colorado Funeral Home and the insane law against fortune telling in Pennsylvania that has led to some unneeded drama for a small business owner in Hanover, PA. * Our featured music is from Jhariah with " Bad Luck". * If you'd like to support The Serpent's Key, consid…

In an extra episode just for Spooky Season, we take on the connection between the paranormal and staircases. We cover some of the most famous photographs of ghosts on staircases, a few weird staircase myths and romantic legends, and the famous "stairs to nowhere" in the Winchester House. To round out the episode, we discuss three films featuring st…

A corpse road, prevalent in the United Kingdom's history, refers to ancient routes used for carrying the deceased to burial grounds, ensuring safe passage for mourners. In this episode, we'll get into the history of Corpse Roads in the UK, their counterparts here in the States, The Right to Roam law, superstitions and customs of transporting the de…

In this special Friday the 13th episode we bring you some cursed films and a list of devastating deaths that have occurred on movie sets. Do we need stunt folks to continue these sacrifices? Do we require real guns on film sets? Are helicopters to blame for the most deaths in film and TV? We discuss all this and more! * Our featured music today is …

*Welcome to Spooky Season 2023 and our special guest co-host for the entire season, The Mushroom Maiden, Kayla!* *In this episode we take on Haunted Churches in New Orleans, and Pittsburgh, PA. We also discuss the Church Grim throughout history and cultures. * Our extended show features 3 film reviews dealing with haunted churches or a church: - Ka…

We had the pleasure of sitting down with new author, Casey Sutton to discuss his Grimdark book, "Malfus: Necromancer Unchained". We learned about Casey's inspiration for his writing style, the near-death experience that was the catalyst to continue his writing, and some of his interests outside life as an author. * Our featured music is from Indie …

It's a Special Back to School Episode with our guest, history teacher, Ben Headlee! Today, we cover all the folks who passed away inside the White House and the ghosts that reportedly hang out there. Cord tells the story of a ghost train connected to one of our most famous Presidents. * Our featured music is from Animal Wolf with the protest song "…

In this episode, we visit the Great Lake of Erie. Join us as we discuss the future of the Erie Quadrangle, the cryptid known as Bessie, a haunted lighthouse, and a ton of shipwrecks! *Our featured music is from Stella Prince with "Two Face". *Our promo this week is for Serial Napper. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s…

Today we discuss frogs and toads and the crazy sounds these critters make. Do you know what to be aware of when the Spring Peeper stops peeping? Do you know some frogs sound like farm animals? Have you ever heard a Bull Frog SCREAM? Well, you're in for a treat today if you answered "no" to any of these questions!* Why Investigation Techniques? Tikt…

We re-visited the shores of North Eastern US looking for more spooky tales and legends. Join us as we unravel the murder mystery of a Maine lighthouse, delve into the tragedy of a cruise liner in Asbury Park, NJ, and discover a possible storm elemental in North Carolina. *Our featured music is from The Upfux with their song "Drowning". *Our promo t…

In this episode we are joined by our good friend Logan Vo from Godzilla: Destroy All Podcasts and Lost Legends: Tales of Thurne to discuss some stories connected to National and State Parks - places where camping is available. Logan tells us a few spooky stories from his neck of the woods in Iowa, Cord recounts the tragic end of many a soldier's li…

Today, we take you on a tour of just a few rivers and streams said to hold ghostly ships, fallen passengers, and cursed land! Join us as we travel the Hudson River, The Brandywine River and ... somewhere in Alabama? JC didn't follow the instructions for this one ... Our featured music is from Get 'em Wet with their single "Summertime Vibin". Our pr…

Welcome to the fifth installment of our DnD 5e Adventure Series, Kord Vs. Cryptid. Today, our resident pro-wrestler, Kord, will (possibly?) face off against the Flying Fiend of Frederick County, Maryland - The Snallygaster! Will he annihilate this tentacled mouth, dragon-bird, or will he sing a round of Weird Al and tell some Dad jokes? Find out NO…

Today we’re focusing on haunted hikes and trails of the Berkshires of Massachusettes! We have compiled a list of what we think are the most compelling and historically significant locations, which can be easily visited on a long weekend tour. Listen as we get into eight of the hottest paranormal and gorgeous locations in the Berkshires. Our feature…

We dive ... into some of the legends and lore surrounding a handful of the "most haunted" lakes in Pennsylvania and a bonus creepy water feature in NY. Our featured music is from Hallowed Hearts with their song "Ruin" --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/missionspooky/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.s…

We were delighted to have writer-director George Popov join us for our 100th episode! George is known for the critically acclaimed Indie horror film Hex (2017), The Droving (2020), and the atmospheric docuseries that captured our attention: SIDEWORLD. George talks with Kiki, Cord, and JC about the SIDEWORLD series of folklore, myth, and legend as a…

Today, we take on the infamous Crytpid, The Snallygaster with our special guest and DM of Kord v. Crytpid, Ben! The Snallygaster is a legendary cryptid that is said to inhabit the rural areas of Maryland, in the United States. The creature is described as a dragon-like beast with a long pointed beak, wings, and tentacles or octopus-like appendages.…

We are wrapping up our massacre series with the Paxton Boys Massacre. The Paxton Boys were a group of vigilantes active in Pennsylvania during the 18th century, specifically in the 1760s. They were primarily of Scots-Irish origin and were angered by what they perceived as the inadequate protection of their settlements from Native American attacks b…

In this episode, we welcome listener Kevin to our show with his first-hand accounts of the hauntings at Black Horse Tavern (Now The Iron Mule). We covered this site and the mafia hit that took place here in Episode One. Tying in with the Coal Country Mafia, we discussed a place that Kevin has explored before, Broad Mountain, and the grisly murder o…

March has long been associated with one of the biggest betrayals in History: The Ides of March Assassination of Julius Caesar. So we thought it would be fitting to round out the month with two betrayals against our Native American people here in Pennsylvania: The Walking Purchase and the Kinzua Dam. One of these ties in with our episodes on the Gna…

It’s April Fool’s Day! No, it’s … ROGUE TRANSMISSIONS: April Fool’s Day Edition Rogue Transmissions is proud to present the following stories: •City on the Edge of Oblivion from Octoberpod •The Origins of April Fool’s Day from Freaky as F#ck •Brew Crime Presents: There’s a Joke in There Somewhere… written and performed by J.T. Hosack •I Think We Fi…

This episode discusses the events leading to the massacre at Bloody Brook near Deerfield Massachusettes during King Philip's (Metacom) War on the English Colonists and the ghostly impression that remains. We also tell a few other ghost stories related to the area: The Deerfield Massacre and Eunice Williams, The Ghost of Esther Stevens at the Old Bu…

I suppose you could call this our Very Special Episode. The topic of Gnadenhutten is apropos considering the Implicit Cultural Bias and Overt Racism that have come across our media screens this week. Kiki takes us on a journey to where it all started and gets into the down and dirty of how our country was founded on the manipulation of these biases…

The Bichshler Witch Diggers were a group of three siblings - Nick, Sam, and Susan Bischler - who lived in Indiana in the mid-19th century. The siblings claimed to be plagued by "witches" and became consumed with the idea that they were being haunted by them. This led to a period of monomania, during which the siblings dug a ditch so deep and wide t…

Way back in episode 64, we discussed the Caged Graves in Catawissa, PA, and how those were most likely installed to keep out Resurrectionists from Ohio. Today we finally get to tell the tale of these brazen folks that caused so much consternation from Michigan all the way to Philadelphia. Our featured music today is from Haldol with their song " Ta…

We are back with the first episode of Season 4! Today, Kiki sets a few terrible internet memes straight with stories of bone whips and bones found in the London home of our favorite founding father, Ben Franklin. Then, we take a stop off at the Philadelphia residence of Bishop White with ghosts and possible medical malpractice! Our featured music t…

*Samantha (MJ McAdams from Humble Hauntings and Octoberpod) and Calvin (J.T. from Brew Crime Podcast) are moving into their new, very haunted, home. All the items they find in the house still work without batteries or being plugged in. Throughout this journey, presented by Octoberpod, Calvin and Samantha will discover the terrifying secret of the 1…

We were delighted to have author and folklorist Chad Lewis in the studio to discuss his latest book, "Winter Legends and Lore" as well as chat about his many other books including "Lumberjack Creatures of the Northwoods", "Supernatural Dares of the Midwest" and of course, the book that started Kord vs. Cryptid " The Van Meter Visitor". You can find…

Fort Mifflin was the sight of one of the American Revolutionary War's most heroic stands as well as a prison for those who fought against the North in the American Civil War. Filled with tales of screaming ladies and apparitions who love to give tours, we had the pleasure of welcoming John Curley back to the studio to talk about his team's latest i…

Welcome to the Paranormal Dungeon! In this bonus segment, JC researched "real-life" zombies and compared them to the Dungeons and Dragons equivalent. Kiki added information from anthropological, spiritual, and ethnographic points of view as well as some important pointers and ideas for how to use zombies in your next DnD game. Music today was provi…

In this episode, we are joined by the fantastic Paul Bestall of the Mysteries and Monsters Podcast. His chosen topic is the Eastern US cryptid, The Dover Demon! We asked Paul to regale us with some ghost stories from the area of Kiki's ancestry: Bradford, England. Paul can also be found on Ghost Story Guys. Our featured music in the episode comes f…

Happy Halloween! Join JC, Cord, and Kiki for a special bonus episode dedicated to the Last Meals of those on Death Row. Music provided by Loyalty Free Music " Hello Michael!" --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/missionspooky/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/missionspooky/support…

In this episode, Cord and Kiki take on a Patreon-requested topic of the Witch Wars of Cincinnati. There are stories of possible poisoning, a sick child, and marriage destroyed by the paranormal! Our featured music is from Morgan Clea with her song, "Wilder Things". * Order Cincinnati Curiosities by Greg Hand. * Smell of Fear Candles --- Send in a v…

We welcome The Prince of Paleo Fiction, Max Hawthorne to the podcast today to discuss his new book "Monsters and Marine Mysteries". We delve into the abyss with Max on the trail of mega sharks, giant octopuses, other marine mysteries, and monstrous encounters at sea! A special thanks to our sponsor Smell of Fear Candle Co. Our featured music is fro…

With more than 25 years of experience in paranormal investigation, John Curley of the Harrisburg Area Paranormal Society (HAPS) joins us to discuss his new book, Unholy Structure, his chilling adventure with the Lady in Black in New Castle, PA, and the deadly consequences that followed. *Our featured music today is from Goth Goth with their song " …