Best Ballen Studios Podcasts (2024)

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Strange Beasts 35:15

2d ago35:15

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Story One – The Michigan Dogman "Somewhere in the north-woods darkness, a creature walks upright. And the best advice you may ever get is don’t go out… at night." Whilst these words appear to have been born out of a harmless April Fool’s Joke, for the residents of Michigan’s heartland, they stir a deeply rooted apprehension. The fear of a mythical …

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The Night Folk, Pt. 1 27:40

3d ago27:40

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A failed journalist moves back home to take care of her sick mom. She considers her town dull as dirt until she finds a flattened corpse hanging from a tree and uncovers what’s behind the gruesome attack. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Foul Play 34:42

11d ago34:42

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Story One – The Lava Lake Murders During the early days of 1924, three fur trappers working out in the wilds of central Oregon were murdered in a brutal and savage manner. A century later, the full circumstances surrounding their deaths remain an enduring mystery. Who was responsible for the Lava Lake murders? Story Two – Lost In Las Vegas In this …

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Fingernails Freddie 30:17

10d ago30:17

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When a counselor is bullied by her peers and struggles to fit in at Camp Harmony, she summons the spirit of an old man who was burned alive by campers’ fire to get revenge. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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The Tall Men 37:31

17d ago37:31

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Story One – The Legend of the Mothman In 1966, the residents of a small town in West Virginia were stalked by seven-foot-tall creature with wings and glowing red eyes. Was he real or just a figment of the imagination? And does recent photographic evidence suggest he may have returned? Story Two – Who was the Grinning Man? Alien? Humanoid cryptid? M…

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The Trash Pit 29:20

17d ago29:20

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A lab develops a chemical spray that shrinks trash as part of an effort to curb New York’s waste problem. But the plan backfires when the spray inadvertently spawns a ravenous, filthy monster. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Altering the Fabric 35:47

23d ago35:47

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Story One – Trains, Planes and Timeslips History is littered with the mysterious disappearances of individuals, who vanished from the face of the Earth whilst travelling routine journeys. Many of these instances have proven frustrating to investigate, as neither the transportation that was involved or its occupants were ever located. And in a minor…

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Skinwalkers, Pt. 2 33:02

24d ago33:02

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After the neighbor and her cat show up dead, Jaya feels that something terrifying was responsible. And that thing might be living in her house. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Ghosts and Beacons 36:40

1M ago36:40

36:40

Story One – Ghosts of Kadena Airbase It is common for locations that have played host to major military conflict to feature persistent manifestations of ghosts or other such paranormal entities. But the Japanese island of Okinawa is the site of a somewhat disproportionate number of supernatural sightings. Join us this week, as we walk amongst the G…

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Skinwalkers, Pt. 1 28:12

1M ago28:12

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A married couple from Maine visits a ranch on a Navajo reservation and leaves with a mysterious stray dog. Except the dog isn’t really a dog. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Intruders 42:44

1M ago42:44

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Story One – Strangeness in the Borderlands For close to a century, the officers of the United States Border Patrol have traversed the foothills and valleys of the Otay Mesa, located in California’s San Diego County. But in addition to contending with an endless stream of individuals attempting to illegally enter the United States, these agents have…

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Eastern State Penitentiary 26:55

1M ago26:55

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Ghosts of the departed prisoners come alive, ready to feast on the living, and a security guard fights for his life inside the fortified walls and stone arches of the notorious penitentiary. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Strange Britannia 35:54

2M ago35:54

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Story One – The Warminster Thing During the Christmas period of 1964, the inhabitants of a small town in rural Wiltshire found themselves subjected to a series of horrifying and inexplicable sonic attacks. Were these assaults a naturally occurring phenomenon? Or were they something more insidious? Join us as we look into The Warminster Thing. Story…

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Hotel Monte Vista, Pt. 2 26:32

2M ago26:32

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After Rodney’s life flashes before his eyes, he learns why his friend Lottie turned on him and failed to fulfill her promise to help the ghosts of Hotel Monte Vista. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Child’s Play 39:05

2M ago39:05

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Story One – The Devil in the Doll Whilst stories of haunted dolls can be traced back many generations, it was not until the arrival of Hollywood characters such as ‘Chucky’ and ‘Annabel’ that the concept of possessed puppets truly cemented itself within the wider public consciousness. In this episode, we examine three allegedly true stories of toys…

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Hotel Monte Vista, Pt. 1 28:36

2M ago28:36

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Rodney’s high school friend Lottie invites him to a haunted hotel in Flagstaff, Arizona. Lottie helps trapped ghosts crossover to whatever comes next, but not every spirit wants her aid. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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It Crashed on the Moors 39:06

2M ago39:06

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Story One – The Mysterious Pentyrch Incident During a cold February evening in 2016, a bewildering incident would transpire on the outskirts of Cardiff, which would in time go on to become known as the ‘Welsh Roswell Incident.' Did the British military genuinely ambush a UFO in the Welsh valleys, or was this instead a misunderstanding of more earth…

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Black Aggie 28:43

2M ago28:43

28:43

One of the most insidious, abhorrent creatures comes after Rodney's grandmother Estelle and changes the way she sees the world forever. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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In The Wake Of 37:58

2M ago37:58

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Story One – Phone Calls From The Dead We have previously explored reports concerning the spirits of those who have passed on, but this week, we will be examining a phenomenon which is even more bewildering. Instances in which friends and relatives have received what should have otherwise been an impossible phone call from the dead. Story Two – Rena…

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The Montauk Project 27:46

2M ago27:46

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Rodney is at a glitzy industry party in the Hamptons when he uncovers a treasure trove of horrors hidden behind the extravagance and all hell breaks loose. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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The Kentucky Goblins 51:56

2M ago51:56

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During the hot Kentucky summer of 1955, an entire family burst into a local police station, shouting in panic that their home had been attacked by aliens. The officer on duty reacted with amusement but little did he know, that what he was now dealing with would become one of the most prolific and well documented cases of extraterrestrial visitation…

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The White Lady Tree 27:08

3M ago27:08

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Three friends take a late-night trip into a dimly lit park in New Jersey to look for a rumored ghost. Their lives would never be the same again. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Peaks and Troughs 37:32

3M ago37:32

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Story One – Tragedy in Death Valley America’s Death Valley is aptly named, being the site of the highest ambient air temperature ever recorded on Earth. Over the centuries, this region has claimed the lives of countless travellers who were poorly prepared for the extreme dangers such an unforgiving environment presents. Join us as we examine one su…

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La Llorona 26:57

3M ago26:57

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New parents Anya and Rafa move to a secluded house in rural Texas and get a visit from a mysterious elderly woman who’s hellbent on tearing their family apart. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Home Sweet Homicide 37:21

3M ago37:21

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Story One – The Mystery of the Midnight Rider In this story, we examine one of the lesser known of America’s unsolved crimes. A series of murders which took place during the early 1900’s, perpetrated by an enigmatic and brutal killer. One who would become known over time as the Midnight Rider. Story Two – The Misery of the Myrtles Plantation Given …

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Lone Pine Mountain Devil Pt. 2 29:26

3M ago29:26

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In part 2 of Lone Pine Mountain Devil, a journalist sets out to uncover what really happened to Maxine and Shane faces something far more dangerous and bloodthirsty than some monster. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Projects and Experiments 36:42

3M ago36:42

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Story One – The Philadelphia Experiment In this story, we explore one of the most notorious covert military projects of all time, involving an alleged attempt during World War II to make a naval vessel disappear from the visual plane. In the aftermath, it was soon discovered that the test had tragic consequences, leaving many of its crew in states …

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Lone Pine Mountain Devil Pt. 1 28:22

3M ago28:22

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In part 1 of Lone Pine Mountain Devil, an internet rabbit hole leads Rodney to the social media channel of a cryptid hunting couple. Shane and Maxine are on the verge of internet fame when tragedy strikes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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The Haunted Isles 35:05

3M ago35:05

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Story One – Ghosts of the London Underground The Underground has been at the centre of London’s transport infrastructure for a century and a half. During that time, it has played host to many historical events, from sheltering civilians in the second world war, to being a target of the 2005 London terrorist attacks. Many people have lost their live…

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The Snallygaster Gang 29:23

3M ago29:23

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A kid from a broken home falls in with the wrong crowd. Driven by a desire to belong, he becomes more of a monster than the one he encounters. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Something Lurks 35:21

4M ago35:21

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Story One – The Monster of Morbach Throughout the summer of 1988, American military personnel stationed on the European mainland were ecstatic about the possibility of the Cold War coming to a close. But at one West German airbase, the conflict still had one last terrifying incident to inflict upon the hapless defenders. Story Two – The Mad Gasser …

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The Mermaid 28:48

4M ago28:48

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A grieving man returns to a resort where his wife had drowned to get some closure and finds himself allured by an ancient sea creature who preys on people yearning for a connection. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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The Rendlesham Forest Incident 30:37

4M ago30:37

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During the latter half of the Cold War, American military personnel who were stationed in the United Kingdom were involved in a series of disturbing incidents, during which they reported mysterious interactions with unidentified flying objects. MUSIC Tracks used by kind permission of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: …

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The Vampire of Mercy Notch Pt. 2 24:13

4M ago24:13

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In the second and final episode of this horror mystery, Sheriff Bill's investigation leads him to an unlikely suspect and uncovers an assortment of body parts belonging to imprisoned kids. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Triangles 35:05

4M ago35:05

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Story One – Mysteries of the Bennington Triangle Tucked away near the borders of Vermont and Massachusetts is a small area of land believed to be the focal point for a wide variety of unexplained and mysterious phenomena. It is a place of outstanding natural beauty, but also one of great danger. Story Two – Vanishings of the Great Lakes Triangle Th…

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The Vampire of Mercy Notch Pt. 1 18:20

4M ago18:20

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In the first episode of this horror mystery, a Maine teen vanishes in the middle of the night and the town's sheriff is determined to track him down before it's too late. But each new clue leads to more questions than answers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-i…

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Ipsum Arcanum 35:31

4M ago35:31

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Story One – The Village That Vanished History is littered with instances in which large groups of people have disappeared under mysterious circumstances. In many of these cases, some form of explanation has eventually come to light. But for some, the facts are so inexplicable that no convincing hypothesis has ever been agreed upon. In this story, w…

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The Dark Watchers 28:53

4M ago28:53

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Rodney takes a writing trip to a secluded cabin in Big Sur, but is unsettled by what he learns happened to the last writer who visited that eerie place for some inspiration. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Clearview 28:43

5M ago28:43

28:43

During our previous episode, we examined a series of strange incidents, which are believed to have taken place at an isolated cattle ranch, located in Eastern Colorado. But as inexplicable and fantastic as those occurrences may have been, they are in some ways eclipsed by a somewhat unrelated series of events, which are alleged to have transpired o…

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The Buffalo Ranch Encounters 27:44

5M ago27:44

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The US state of Colorado possesses a colourful history of strange and inexplicable incidents. From the San Luis Valley to the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, many residents have reported bizarre phenomena including strange lights and cattle mutilations. In this episode, we will hear the accounts of one man who spent almost a decade in charge of a…

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La Mala Hora 26:41

5M ago26:41

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An old evil spirit finds a new way to lure victims. When Jay gets on the dating app Moment, following a pretty bad breakup, he inadvertently swipes right on the date from hell. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Final Flight 36:13

5M ago36:13

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Story One – The Peculiar Death of Peter Gibbs In December 1975, a light aircraft took off from a hotel in the west of Scotland, on a recreational flight. It did not return, and when evidence was eventually uncovered about the loss of both the plane and its pilot, there were more questions than answers. This week, we try to unravel the complexities …

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The Phantom Hitchhiker 26:49

5M ago26:49

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When Rodney was trying to break into Hollywood in his early 20s, he'd often drive from Maryland to LA through the barren, dusty backroads of the Southwest. Then he had an inexplicable encounter with a hitchhiker that convinced him to avoid the desert route. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art…

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Highways of Horror 35:24

5M ago35:24

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In the dark stretches between our towns and cities, there lies millions upon millions of miles of road. These paved networks are the life blood of our economies and facilitate our connections with the wider world. They also provide the settings for some of the most disturbing encounters on record. Join us as we explore these highways of horror. MUS…

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The Monster of Chesapeake Bay 24:52

5M ago24:52

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A father and son go out on a routine crabbing excursion in the Chesapeake Bay when their boat begins to rock violently. They initially write it off as some rogue wave, but then they see the shadow of a massive snake-like creature glide by. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-…

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Myths and Legends 37:59

5M ago37:59

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Story One – America’s Vampires Over the decades, successive literary and cinematic offerings have gradually bastardised the original interpretation of the vampire from that of a terrifying and murderous monster, into a somewhat romanticised and almost comedic caricature. But the reality behind the concept of vampirism is far removed from the fantas…

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Lizard Man of Scape Ore Swamp 25:22

5M ago25:22

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Rodney meets Hank, a blogger who’s made a career out of debunking local legends, at the annual Lizard Man Festival in Bishopville, South Carolina. The pair head into the nearby swamps to uncover the truth behind one of the most lethal monsters. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac…

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There is Something in the Void 34:40

6M ago34:40

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Story One – We Never Went Back It has been nearly fifty years since the last human being set foot upon the lunar surface. Were budget constraints really the driving force behind this decision? Or was it something far more sinister? If the accounts of certain whistleblowers are to be believed, then it might just be that there is something on the moo…

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Boo Hags 28:50

6M ago28:50

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Miri begins to have terrible nightmares and sleep paralysis when she moves into a new house in rural Georgia. She isn’t too concerned about it at first, but then she encounters something that literally gets under her skin. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Nightshift 37:29

6M ago37:29

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As one might expect, most paranormal or supernatural encounters occur in the hours of darkness. What is it about the night that seems to manifest these experiences? Is it our own feelings of vulnerability and isolation? Or is it something more profound? This week, we hear accounts from those who work on the dreaded nightshift. MUSIC Tracks used by …

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