Best Scarypodcast Podcasts (2024)

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The Pigman of Bonnie Brae Bridge (Haunted Denton, Texas) 38:36

11M ago38:36

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This episode is about the legendary pigman of Denton, Texas. Kinda. The thing is, I'd never heard of the pigman, so it's really an episode about how urban legends and folklore are spread, what makes one urban legend take off while another lingers in obscurity, and what our urban legends say about us. Though I do also tell the story of the pigman so…

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Outlaw ghosts and a haunted bookstore (Haunted Denton Square) 39:23

11M ago39:23

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Not far from the famed Goatman's Bridge in Denton County, Texas, a courthouse square has its share of spirits. I return once more to North Texas—a place of strange UFO and cryptid encounters, and also where I grew up. This time, I'm looking at Denton Square, a historic spot where urban legends, history, and hauntings intersect. Content note: This e…

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Feelin' nostalgic: emotions and analog paranormal investigation tools 42:43

12M ago42:43

42:43

Continuing my deep dive into nostalgia and the paranormal! Does the way we feel about paranormal investigation tools change their efficacy? How do our emotions (especially nostalgia) interact with the paranormal? Highlights include: My continuing fascination with whether the ghosts of living people can haunt us Looking at nostalgic paranormal inves…

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The hype around the Panasonic RR-DR60 34:47

12M ago34:47

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A look at lore surrounding the legendary Panasonic RR-DR60. How did the late 1990s audio recorder become a device that now sells for $4,000-5,000 USD on eBay? What makes the DR60 so special? Highlights include: plenty o' nostalgia (and skepticism) a digression about hard drives (everyone's favorite) some arguments in favor of using older gear to in…

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Instant photography, nostalgia, and the paranormal 48:14

1y ago48:14

48:14

A wild ride through nostalgia about instant photography, the pitfalls of both analog and digital photography, the weirdly zeitgeisty history of the Polaroid Corporation, and the search for images we can "trust." Highlights include: My attempts to doctor Polaroid photos Spirit photography Computational photography Check out the shownotes for sources…

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Spirit boxes and paranormal nostalgia 31:49

1y ago31:49

31:49

A deep dive into nostalgia, liminality, and the paranormal. Are we interested in the paranormal because we feel nostalgic? Could that be why so much paranormal investigation gear is inspired by 1980s and 1990s tech? Highlights include: Could a state of feeling deep nostalgia help with spirit communication? Radio Shack memories Internet aesthetics A…

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The 1897 UFO Flap in North Texas 31:04

1y ago31:04

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In 1897, a series of mysterious airships were sighted all around the United States. This is a look at the flap in general, with a particular focus on some of the North Texas UFO sightings. Highlights include: The Dallas-Fort Worth area as a "window area" with heighted strange activity A glimpse into how Victorian-era people responded to UFOs Lots o…

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The UFO crash in Aurora, Texas 40:42

1y ago40:42

40:42

A look at the Aurora, Texas, UFO crash, one of many sightings during the mystery airship flap of 1897. Highlights include: airships! urban legends and uncertain truths Jacques Vallée Check out buriedsecretspodcast.com for the shownotes.By Buried Secrets

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The Devil Made Me Do It 52:49

1y ago52:49

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Join us this week for our 49th episode, as we look into the true story behind the movie "The Devil Made Me Do It", made famous by Ed and Lorraine Warren. If you would like to support the show you can sign up on the following page: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1919468/support Let us know what you think via the below socials: Email: abnormalandparanorm…

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Local spirits, ghosts of the living, and haunted churches 54:49

1+ y ago54:49

54:49

I really get into it in this one! The stated goal of this episode is to talk about some fascinating takeaways from Consorting with Spirits: Your Guide to Working with Invisible Allies by Jason Miller. However, get ready for many digressions about my own paranormal experiences, several of which I haven't talked about yet on the podcast. Highlights i…

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Do Ghosts Sleep? 37:24

1+ y ago37:24

37:24

Join us this week for our 48th episode, as we discuss 5 ghost stories. If you would like to support the show you can sign up on the following page: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1919468/support Let us know what you think via the below socials: Email: abnormalandparanormalpodcast@outlook.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abnormalandparanormalpod…

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Terrifying Ghost Stories 26:41

1+ y ago26:41

26:41

Join us this week for our 47th episode, as we read through some terrifying ghost stories. If you would like to support the show you can sign up on the following page: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1919468/support Let us know what you think via the below socials: Email: abnormalandparanormalpodcast@outlook.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abnor…

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Doubt and the paranormal 37:51

1+ y ago37:51

37:51

Do you ever read a book so interesting that you gotta tell everyone about it? I recently read Consorting with Spirits: Your Guide to Working with Invisible Allies by Jason Miller and was struck by how much great information and advice it contained for paranormal investigators. Though the book is ostensibly geared toward magickal practitioners, it m…

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Urban Legends from Alabama USA 49:06

1+ y ago49:06

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Join us this week for our 46th episode, as we cover some urban legends exclusively from Alabama. If you would like to support the show you can sign up on the following page: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1919468/support Let us know what you think via the below socials: Email: abnormalandparanormalpodcast@outlook.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.co…

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Haunted Dolls (2) 1:01:24

1+ y ago1:01:24

1:01:24

Join us this week for our 45th episode, as we look into haunted dolls. The market for selling haunted dolls is growing and growing, is there something in this? Do you believe spirits are inhabiting these seemingly innocent objects? Join us this week as we take a look into this phenomenon. If you would like to support the show you can sign up on the…

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Phantom footsteps in the woods (Paranormal Investigation of Eno River State Park and William B. Umstead State Park) 54:26

1+ y ago54:26

54:26

I’ve been told that if I were in a horror movie, I would die first. But can I help it if I'm curious, chaotic, and solitary? Anyway, here's a look at some solo paranormal investigations I did around Halloween 2021 in two North Carolina state parks: Eno River State Park in Durham and William B. Umstead State Park in Raleigh. Highlights include: - ph…

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Ghosts among the ruins 40:42

1+ y ago40:42

40:42

A look at a place full of cemeteries, ruins, and ghosts of the past. Also actual ghosts. Those too. Eno River State Park, in Durham, North Carolina, is said to have its fair share of hauntings. I dive into the history of the park, especially the area around the Cabelands Cemetery, which is supposed to be one of the most haunted areas of the park. P…

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A Truth and A Lie 9:58

1+ y ago9:58

9:58

Mr. Williams discovers that his son, Danny, has become disfigured. The police say that Danny received his wounds in an accident but after seeing his son in person, Mr. Williams is convinced there is more to the story. #fearfrequency...By Storic Media

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A Hunch 11:46

1+ y ago11:46

11:46

Dr. Balthazar investigates a ballerina's story after she is found unconscious with holes in her hands, shoulders, and feet. #fearfrequency #horrorpodcast #horrorpodcastspotify → WATCH more Fear Frequency Content! ← Dark Watchers | Horror Podcast |...By Storic Media

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The Hidden History of a State Park 30:12

1+ y ago30:12

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When we go to "spend time in nature," we like to think that the parks that we visit are separate from the bustling cities that we live in. But in reality, parks are as human-made and full of history as any landmarked building. You just have to look a little more closely to uncover that history. This episode explores the forgotten history of William…

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Classic Ghost Stories 47:32

1+ y ago47:32

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Join us this week for our 44th episode, as we go through 4 classic ghost stories. Let us know what you think via the below socials: Email: abnormalandparanormalpodcast@outlook.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abnormalandparanormalpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abnormalandparanormalpod Track: Halloween Music Mix 2018 - Horror Epic …

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Route 66 7:56

1+ y ago7:56

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Dr. Balthazar receives a letter that details strange events that took place on Route 66. #fearfrequency #horrorpodcast #horrorpodcastspotify → WATCH more Fear Frequency Content! ← Dark Watchers | Horror Podcast | Fear Frequency -...By Storic Media

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Phantom Hitchikers and the Ruskington Horror 49:19

1+ y ago49:19

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Join us this week for our 43rd episode, as we look into phantom hitchikers and the Ruskington Horror. Let us know what you think via the below socials: Email: abnormalandparanormalpodcast@outlook.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abnormalandparanormalpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abnormalandparanormalpod Track: Halloween Music Mix…

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The Exorcist Statue and Other Scranton Hauntings (Haunted Scranton) 43:07

1+ y ago43:07

43:07

What if, after you died, a close friend of yours made a bust commemorating you, spending years trying to make the piece of art capture your very essence? What if some of your ashes were put into said statue, which was then displayed in a prominent public area? Might you haunt that statue? Well, that's what happened to Jason Miller, Scranton native …

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Emerald Eyes 8:28

1+ y ago8:28

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Dr. Balthazar recalls a strange encounter he had when he was a child. #fearfrequency #horrorpodcast #horrorpodcastspotify → WATCH more Fear Frequency Content! ← Dark Watchers | Horror Podcast | Fear Frequency - https://youtu.be/FITAAwvSg7g...By Storic Media

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Imaginary Friends & Aging Ghosts 1:04:05

1+ y ago1:04:05

1:04:05

Join us this week for our 42nd episode, as we look into the creepy world of imaginary friends. Let us know what you think via the below socials to be shouted out on the show: Email: abnormalandparanormalpodcast@outlook.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abnormalandparanormalpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abnormalandparanormalpod Tra…

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ICYMI - Shapeshifter 14:11

1+ y ago14:11

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This week on Fear Frequency we revisit one of our older stories, Shapeshifter. Dr. Balthazar transmits the story of a young man's encounter with a supernatural being.By Storic Media

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Ghosts in the Museum (Haunted Scranton) 37:47

1+ y ago37:47

37:47

Stories of a haunted museum, a former hotel, a historic home, and a pub in Scranton, PA. Plus a couple cool urban legends about a stone couch and a lady in black. Highlights include: - a nun psychopomp - a child who followed a ghost into the basement - a ghost that sneaks up on people in a storage closet - a mannequin that moves on its own…

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The Surface 10:20

1+ y ago10:20

10:20

Joan and Harrison Bryer speak with Dr. Balthazar about a life-shattering event in an attempt to find peace.By Storic Media

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British Bigfoot 43:13

1+ y ago43:13

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Join us this week for our 41st episode, as we look into British Bigfoot cases. Let us know what you think via the below socials to be shouted out on the show: Email: abnormalandparanormalpodcast@outlook.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abnormalandparanormalpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abnormalandparanormalpod Track: Halloween Mu…

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Ghosts of Nay Aug Park and the Lackawanna Station Hotel (Haunted Scranton) 48:25

1+ y ago48:25

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A dive into some of Scranton's haunted locations, including the Lackawanna Station Hotel and Nay Aug Park. Plus, a haunted real estate listing. Highlights include: two defunct amusement parks ghosts that love to haunt minor league baseball players a weird treehouse a mine that was never used one of the worst zoos in the US…

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The Witches' Tree 14:19

1+ y ago14:19

14:19

A storm of unprecedented severity rage on in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. David Fields, professor at the local university, claims that the storm is more than just a natural disaster.By Storic Media

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Happy Halloween!!! Haunted Mirrors and Joe's Experiment 58:43

1+ y ago58:43

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Join us this week for our 40th episode, as we look into haunted mirrors and Joe has an experiment, Let us know what you think via the below socials to be shouted out on the show: Email: abnormalandparanormalpodcast@outlook.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abnormalandparanormalpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abnorma…

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The Kuhn Theater 9:49

1+ y ago9:49

9:49

Mrs. Maggie Sands is troubled by an accident that led to the death of one of her theater patrons. Sands writes to Dr. Balthazar that she suspects that something evil inside the Kuhn Theater is responsible.By Storic Media

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Phone Calls from Loved Ones (And Paranormal Activity) 48:40

1+ y ago48:40

48:40

Join us this week for our 39th episode, as we look into mysterious phone calls from deceased loved ones (along with some parnormal activity). Let us know what you think via the below socials to be shouted out on the show: Email: abnormalandparanormalpodcast@outlook.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abnormalandparanormalpodcast/ TikTok: https…

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Sleep Paralysis in Scranton (Haunted Scranton) 36:13

1+ y ago36:13

36:13

I tell the story of a weird paranormal experience I had during a recent trip to Scranton, PA. Highlights include: - my first sleep paralysis experience - a strange roadside creek - my thoughts about ScrantonBy Buried Secrets

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The Carter Brothers 13:14

1+ y ago13:14

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One evening, Lisa Wenley and her friends decide to go out to the Central City Club in New Orleans. At the bar, Lisa meets a man. As the night progresses, Lisa learns that this man has a dark secret.By Storic Media

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The Laptimat 10:15

1+ y ago10:15

10:15

Mark and Abby Pressler believe their daughter, Abby, is having trouble coping with the death of her sister, Gwenyth. But when Dr. Balthazar receives recordings of the events, he is of the opinion that something more sinister may be...By Storic Media

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The Queen Mary - The Most Haunted Location in America 54:39

1+ y ago54:39

54:39

Join us this week for our 38th episode, as we look into The Queen Mary - The most haunted location in America. Let us know what you think via the below socials to be shouted out on the show: Email: abnormalandparanormalpodcast@outlook.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abnormalandparanormalpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abnormalandp…

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On Mylar Balloons and Forgotten Futures 46:55

1+ y ago46:55

46:55

Some thoughts about mylar balloons, what they represent in the paranormal, and what else they might mean in terms of our world and our future. Highlights include: - mylar balloons' history in the paranormal and position as garbage - the idea of being haunted by trash - the power of imagination - some solarpunk reading recs…

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Run Rabbit Run 14:11

1+ y ago14:11

14:11

A group of friends walk through the woods on the way home from a party. Panic sets in when members group start to go missing.By Storic Media

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Spirits of Animals & Pets 47:40

1+ y ago47:40

47:40

Join us this week for our 37th episode, as we look into ghost animals and pets. Let us know what you think via the below socials to be shouted out on the show: Email: abnormalandparanormalpodcast@outlook.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abnormalandparanormalpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abnormalandparanormalpod Track: Halloween M…

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What Happens After Death (Interview with Funeral Director Mark ) 38:23

1+ y ago38:23

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Join us this week for our 36th episode, as we look into what happens after death, and an interview with Funeral Director Mark where he discusses his beliefs and some scary stories. Let us know what you think via the below socials to be shouted out on the show: Email: abnormalandparanormalpodcast@outlook.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abno…

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Ghost Stories 42:34

1+ y ago42:34

42:34

Join us this week for our 35th episode, as we look into some classic Ghost Stories form San Francisco to Japan. Let us know what you think via the below socials to be shouted out on the show: Email: abnormalandparanormalpodcast@outlook.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abnormalandparanormalpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abnormaland…

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Visits from Loved Ones - Part 2 46:19

1+ y ago46:19

46:19

Join us this week for our 34th episode, as we look back into visits from loved ones - Part 2. Let us know what you think via the below socials to be shouted out on the show: Email: abnormalandparanormalpodcast@outlook.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abnormalandparanormalpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abnormalandparanormalpod Trac…

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Folk News and the Haunted Old Alton Bridge (Goatman's Bridge Series) 31:46

2y ago31:46

31:46

A look at what urban legends, especially the Goatman's Bridge urban legends, do in society, including urban legends as "folk news." Plus, some possible debunkings of some of the Old Alton Bridge phenomena. Content note: This episode contains discussions of white supremacist hate groups. Highlights include: • Reflections on the legends on the bridge…

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Doppelgängers 46:58

2y ago46:58

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Join us this week for our 33rd episode, as we look into the Doppelgängers. Let us know what you think via the below socials to be shouted out on the show: Email: abnormalandparanormalpodcast@outlook.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abnormalandparanormalpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abnormalandparanormalpod Track: Halloween Music …

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The Bell Witch 35:08

2y ago35:08

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Join us this week for our 32nd episode, as we look into the Bell witch. Let us know what you think via the below socials to be shouted out on the show: Email: abnormalandparanormalpodcast@outlook.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abnormalandparanormalpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abnormalandparanormalpod Track: Halloween Music Mix…

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Rewriting Urban Legends (Goatman's Bridge Series) 45:28

2y ago45:28

45:28

An attempt to trace the current tales of the Goatman's Bridge to their source: a 2008 YouTube video that contained seemingly new information about the urban legend, including some information that linked the story to the Mothman legends. Highlights include: • Thoughts about how the internet transforms and changes urban legends • A little digital gu…

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Japanese Urban Legends 46:30

2y ago46:30

46:30

Join us this week for our 31st episode, as we look into Japanese urban legends. Let us know what you think via the below socials to be shouted out on the show: Email: abnormalandparanormalpodcast@outlook.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abnormalandparanormalpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abnormalandparanormalpod Track: Halloween M…

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