Beth tells the tale of two spirits said to haunt the historic Meridian, Mississippi mansion. Wes shares the lore and recent sightings of the terrifying Louisiana cryptid. Sources Used: https://visitmeridian.com/historic-trail-markers/civil-war/civil-war-trail-marker-5/ https://visitmeridian.com/things_to_do/merrehope/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/…

Wes and Beth explore the mythology and recent sightings of the legendary Thunderbird. Sources Used: www.pnsn.org/outreach/native-american-stories/thunderbird-and-whale/thunderbird-and-whale-stories/the-thunder-bird-a-tillamook-legend https://pawilds.com/legend-of-the-thunderbird/ www.legendsofamerica.com/thunderbird-native-american/ www.devilslakew…

Beth tells the story of Henry and Clara Rathbone, the other couple in the Presidential Theater Box at Ford's Theater in 1865. Wes tells the tale of Carl Tanzler, the man who took his unrequited love to the extreme. Sources Used: www.thegettysburgexperience.com/a-christmas-murder www.nyhistory.org/blogs/attending-fords-theater-with-the-lincolns-the-…

Beth tells the mysterious tales of Boldt and Singer castles. Wes shares about the time both Chebacco Parish and Abraham Lincoln's tomb were raided by body snatchers. www.boldtcastle.com/visitorinfo/about www.usboattours.com/a-short-history-of-boldt-castle-in-the-thousand-islands/ https://19thcenturyghosts.com/2016/09/07/boldt-castle-of-the-thousand…

Beth tells the story of one family's encounter with aggressive bigfoots in Oklahoma. Wes shares details of the icky problem that plagued New York City in the late 1800s. Our Sources: www.bfro.net/avevid/ouachita/siege-at-honobia.asp www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2007/08/07/constant-sasquatch-watch-held-in-honobia/61554513007/ www.oklahoman.com/story…

Beth tells the tale of Vermont's Hayden House- a home said to be haunted by a cursed family. Wes explores a former prison in Boise, Idaho, where both volunteers and visitors have reported some ghostly encounters. www.vermonter.com/hayden-curse-ghosts/ www.caledonianrecord.com/littleton_record/news/local/the-haunted-hayden-house-of-albany/article_be…

Beth explores the controversy over a little Viking coin found on the shores of Maine. Wes looks at two cryptids in a league of their own: Iowa's Van Meter Monster and Sinkhole Sam of Inman, Kansas. Sources Used: www.atlasobscura.com/articles/maine-norse-penny-archaeology-vikings-north-america www.ancient-origins.net/artifacts-other-artifacts/contro…

Beth shares the history and hauntings of one Oklahoma Bed & Breakfast. Wes tells the creepy tale of the Northumberland Strait Ghost Ship. www.hauntedrooms.com/oklahoma/haunted-places/haunted-hotels/stone-lion-inn-guthrie https://hauntedhouses.com/oklahoma/stone-lion-inn/ https://ktul.com/news/investigations/haunted-oklahoma-the-stone-lion-inn-in-gu…

Wes and Beth tell the remarkable stories of Violet Jessop and Arthur Priest who both survived all three of the White Star Line's sister ships' maritime disasters: the Olympic, the Titanic, and the Britannic. https://explorethearchive.com/violet-jessop www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/titanic/stories/violet-constance-jessop.htm www.mentalfloss.com/posts/…

Beth discusses the 1972 Philip Experiment, when a group of Canadian paranormal researchers tried to create a ghost. Wes discusses Bannerman Island's haunted and abandoned castle in the middle of the Hudson River. www.liveabout.com/how-to-create-a-ghost-2594058 www.ranker.com/list/philip-experiment-paranormal-study/jodi-smith https://psi-encyclopedi…

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Beth explains the mysterious disappearance of 19th century cyclist Frank Lenz. Wes outlines the many egg-shaped UFO sightings of 1957. https://science.howstuffworks.com/space/aliens-ufos/rb-47-ufo.htm www.theguardian.com/uk/2008/oct/20/aliens-crop-circles-ufo-roswell www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/retired-pilot-explains-1957-ufo-incident/ https:…

Beth delves into the life of Jack Black: the Victorian Rat Catcher. Wes shares the infamous curse of 1976's "The Omen" movie. https://goodnature.co/blogs/news/the-surprising-history-and-legacy-of-the-victorian-rat-catchers www.tfcg.ca/old-occupation-rat-catcher www.amusingplanet.com/2018/12/the-true-story-behind-pied-piper-of.html www.geriwalton.co…

Beth shares the history and haunts of a Maine lighthouse. Wes shares the tale of Vermont's bear-like cryptid. https://mainelighthousemuseum.com/wood-island-lighthouse.html www.nelights.com/blog/haunted-wood-island-lighthouse-in-maine/ https://woodislandlighthouse.org/about/ghosts-of-wood-island/ www.newenglandlighthouses.net/wood-island-light-histo…

Beth asks the question, "Was the Exorcist movie really cursed?" as she delves into the 51 year old rumor that bad things happened on set for a reason. Wes looks at Momo, the Missouri monster, a three-toed cryptid that terrorized Louisiana, Missouri in the 1970s. Please Rate & Review us wherever you get your Podcasts! Our Sources: www.the-sun.com/tv…

Beth talks about two children with remarkable past lives - Joey Verwey and Shanti Devi. Wes talks about the strange disappearance of Alfred Loewenstein, the world's third wealthiest man. www.higherperspectives.com/10-past-lives-1454003489.html https://littlethings.com/lifestyle/girl-with-10-lives Beyond: Documented Truths About the Strange Phenomen…

Beth visits the Mojave Desert's coolest time machine inspired by a visit from an alien. Wes visits Briarcliff, the haunted former home of Elvira, Mistress of the Dark. www.nytimes.com/interactive/2014/08/20/style/tmagazine/welcome-to-the-integratron.html https://lamag.com/lahistory/integratron-desert-dome https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Van_Ta…

Beth tries not to squirm as she talks about the Mongolian Death Worm, an elusive, acid-spitting cryptid. Wes delves into the dozens of Wampus Cat sightings; another cryptid with supernatural abilities. Show Notes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mongolian_death_worm https://karlshuker.blogspot.com/ www.atlasobscura.com/articles/mongolian-death-worm h…

Beth explains the legends (and some truths) surrounding the infamous University of Edinburgh's graduation tradition. Wes explains how the US and Britain almost went to war over one little pig. Our episode sources: www.atlasobscura.com/articles/harry-potter-sorting-hat-geneva-bonnet-graduation www.heraldscotland.com/news/12183001.gently-does-it-with…

Beth shares the tale of Rosina Despard, the 19 year old girl who investigated a haunting in her own house in the 1880s. Wes takes a look at how the Wild West really was. Beyond: Documented Truths About the Strange Phenomena of Our Times. Vol 1 #4, December 1968 https://psi-encyclopedia.spr.ac.uk/articles/cheltenham-ghost https://blog.maryland-paran…

Beth discusses the haunted Randolph County Infirmary and former asylum in Indiana. Wes takes a look back at the devastating 1944 Circus Fire in Connecticut. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hartford_circus_fire https://connecticuthistory.org/the-hartford-circus-fire/ www.guilfordfire.com/single-post/remembering-the-tragic-hartford-circus-fire-77-years…

Beth shares the legend of the Utsuro Bune, a strange "ship" seen off the coast of Japan in 1803 that many say was a UFO. Wes shares the legend of the Moon-Eyed People of Appalachia. https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20220626-41030/ www.nippon.com/en/japan-topics/g00879/ www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/uk-science-tech-weekend-feat…

Beth heads to the most haunted home in Australia, discussing the numerous stories of ghostly encounters. Wes faces the terrifying Hat Man and the many theories as to who (or what) he is. Show Notes: www.escape.com.au/destinations/australia/nsw/195anight-hotel-that-smells-like-death/news-story/904f35ab18c9c4eb65e7e3aea8f37ff8 https://montecristodoc.…

Beth looks at Otzi the Iceman, a fascinating 5000 year old mummy who continues to reveal amazing things- possibly even a curse. Wes checks into the haunted Chislehurst Hotel, a system of tunnels used during WWII. www.iceman.it/en/the-mummy/ www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/curse-frozen-mummy-gruesome-deaths-28685652 https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/20…

Beth discusses the unsolved disappearance of the motion picture inventor. Wes encounters cryptid cousins- the Loveland Frogman and Lizard Man. blog.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/louis-le-prince-created-the-first-ever-moving-pictures/ harpers.org/archive/2022/04/who-killed-louis-le-prince-on-the-forgotten-father-of-film/ www.historyhit.com/culture/lo…

Wes tackles a wacky cryptid - the Fresno Nightcrawler! Beth explores the mystery surrounding Serpent Mound, an ancient astronomical site in Ohio. https://allthatsinteresting.com/fresno-nightcrawler https://hhsgeneraljournal.com/13392/showcase/crawling-through-the-story-of-the-fresno-nightcrawler/ www.yourcentralvalley.com/digital-exclusive/fresno-n…

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Wes and Beth continue with the supernatural happenings around Lake Tahoe including bigfoot and UFO sightings. www.tahoedailytribune.com/news/mother-and-daughter-describe-tahoe-ufo-sighting/ www.express.co.uk/news/weird/1041077/Ufo-sighting-news-lake-tahoe-nevada-aliens-latest www.nevadaappeal.com/news/2006/jun/14/visitors-from-another-world-tahoe-m…

Wes and Beth celebrate 100 episodes by diving into the supernatural happenings in Lake Tahoe. www.fs.usda.gov/detail/ltbmu/learning/?cid=stelprdb5109570 https://visitlaketahoe.com/attractions/a-brief-history-of-tahoe-and-its-people/ https://renoscuba.com/blog/adventure/tessie-the-monster-of-lake-tahoe www.sierrasun.com/news/from-haunted-tales-to-ey…

Wes tells the story behind the Kelly-Hopkinsville alien encounter from 1955, when several "goblins" attacked the Sutton family farm. Beth tells the story of actor John Wayne's former yacht, now rumored to be haunted by his ghost. www.countryliving.com/life/a44064/eclipseville-hopkinsville-ky-history/ www.history.com/news/little-green-men-origins-al…

Beth discusses Ireland's haunted Malahide Castle's several spirits who are believed to still reside within its walls. Wes discusses Arizona's scenic Mogollon Rim, an area known for Bigfoot sightings and Travis Walton's alien abduction. www.authenticvacations.com/the-five-ghosts-of-malahide-castle www.hauntedrooms.co.uk/haunted-places/ireland/malahi…

Wes dives into the tales of some strange Suffolk County creatures and Beth tells about human remains discovered inside two everyday objects. www.suffolklive.com/news/suffolk-news/shug-monkey-sightings-rendlesham www.eadt.co.uk/news/21467868.weird-suffolk-rendlesham-shug-monkey/ https://allthatsinteresting.com/black-shuck www.thesuffolkcoast.co.uk/a…

Beth looks into the worldwide Hum- an unexplained noise that's been heard for decades. Wes wanders through a Suffolk, England town where a manor house is said to appear and disappear. www.theguardian.com/books/2021/jul/07/the-hum-mystery-noise-says-a-lot- www.thehum.info/ https://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/unexplained-phenomena www.l…

Who was Mary Doefour? Beth shares the mystery surrounding one woman's unknown identity. Wes takes us to a 134 year old mansion that may be the most haunted spot in Denver. Sources Used: Beth http://ancestrysisters.blogspot.com/2013/08/was-mary-doefour-really-anna-myrle.html https://lucych.medium.com/one-and-the-same-the-tragic-story-of-anna-myrle-s…

Beth looks at how the Aykroyd family's history in the paranormal influenced one very famous movie. Wes dives into the frigid waters off Antarctica and the encounters with a rather scary cryptid. Our Sources: Beth www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/594195/a-history-of-ghosts-www.thevintagenews.com/2021/11/22/dan-aykroyds-great-grandfather-inspired-ghos…

Beth walks through the history and haunting of a Manhattan mansion that has existed since the mid-18th century. Wes shares the tale of Albert Ostman's unusual encounter while vacationing in British Columbia in 1924. Sources Used: Beth: https://morrisjumel.org/stories/history-of-the-house/ https://www.laphamsquarterly.org/roundtable/haunting-heights…

Beth tours Casey, Illinois, a small town with 12 World Records for the largest things. Wes takes a look into the magical mirrors of scrying and the history and research behind them. Beth: https://www.enjoyillinois.com/explore/listing/big-things-small-town/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casey,_Illinois https://olioiniowa.com/blog/big-attractions-cas…

Beth looks at mysterious coded messages, including the enigmatic Kryptos sculpture in Langley, VA. Wes explores the life (and luck) of Roy Sullivan, the man who was struck by lightning on 7 separate occasions and survived. Sources Used: https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/zimmermann-telegram https://www.theworldwar.org/learn/about-wwi/zimm…

Beth explores the history and hauntings of an impressive 19th century warship. Wes walks through a lovely upstate New York cemetery, where anomalous phenomena occurs (including a phantom galloping horse.) Sources Used: https://historicships.org/explore/uss-constellation https://www.wbaltv.com/article/baltimores-uss-constellation-shares-its-ghost-st…

Beth takes us to Hotel Saranac, a haunted hotspot in a pretty, historic Adirondack town. Wes shares the mysterious message of Vrillon, a still- unknown hacker who took over a TV broadcast in 1977's southern England. Sources: https://www.saranaclake.com/story/2014/10/haunted-adirondack-ghost-stories https://hotelsaranac.com/hotel/history https://www…

Both Wes and Beth discuss the various bigfoot creatures of South America, including explorer Percy Fawcett's encounter and the terrifying Mapingauri. Are people just seeing a giant ground sloth that's been extinct for 8000 years? https://theunexplainedmysteries.com/maricoxi-sasquatches-south-america/ https://www.rainforestcruises.com/guides/bigfoot…

Beth shares historical accounts of strange things raining from the sky, including the Kentucky meat shower. Wes tells the disturbing tale of Mary Bateman, a woman whose hen laid very special eggs. Sources Used: https://www.wate.com/news/kentucky/the-great-kentucky-meat-shower-147-years-passed-since-the-kentucky-shower-of-flesh/ https://blogs.scient…

Wes and Beth discuss several of St. Nick's creepy cohorts from Europe, including Belsnickel, Father Whipper, and Frau Perchta. https://www.vice.com/en/article/43989p/perchta-christmas-goddess-demon-woman https://boroughsofthedead.com/frau-perchta/ Belsnickel https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belsnickel https://allthatsinteresting.com/belsnickel https:/…

Beth explores unexplained lights in the sky and the resulting crop circles on New Zealand's North and South Islands. Wes tells the intriguing tale of the Blue Fugate family of Kentucky. Show Notes: https://www.thevintagenews.com/2023/11/24/blue-skinned-people-of-kentucky/ https://abcnews.go.com/Health/blue-skinned-people-kentucky-reveal-todays-gene…

Beth explores the magical Hand of Glory, an object used by thieves in Europe to cast spells on innkeepers. Wes tells the tale of the Goldfield Hotel of Nevada, where rumors and ghosts have remained for years. https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/morbid-monday-severed-hands https://sites.pitt.edu/~dash/hand.html https://whitbymuseum.org.uk/hand-of-…

Wes and Beth take a deep dive into the doppelganger phenomenon, including writers Percy and Mary Shelley's encounter with one that was truly terrifying. Our Show notes: https://wired.me/science/the-phenomenon-of-doppelgangers-is-one-of-human-genetics-biggest-mysteries/ https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20150821-the-dangerous-consequences-of-seeing…

Subscriber-only episode Wes and Beth dive headlong into Rock Lake, Wisconsin, where it's said both ancient pyramids and a lake monster exist beneath the water. Our Show Notes: https://hoardmuseum.org/rock-lake-sea-serpent/ https://www.milwaukeemag.com/unsolved-mystery-ancient-underwater-pyramids-rock-lake/ https://www.wisconsinfrights.com/rock-lake…

Beth shares a few Bakeneko tales of shapeshifting monster cats and the origins behind them. Wes tells the amazing submarine survival story of John Capes. Show Notes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bakeneko https://encyclopediamythologica.com/adze https://www.vampires.com/adze-firefly-vampire-of-africa/ https://www.vampires.com/adze-firefly-vampire-o…

Beth delves into the historic Hamilton House in Winnipeg, where an inventive couple used science to investigate the paranormal. Wes delves into famous bands' ghostly experiences at the famed Laurel Canyon studio. https://historichamiltonhouse.ca/ https://globalnews.ca/news/10060570/winnipeg-halloween-hamilton-house-paranormal/ https://en.wikipedia.…

Beth shares a slew of newly discovered strange creatures. Wes tells the intriguing true tale of the Leather Man. Show Notes: https://unseen-japan.com/mermaid-mummy-japan-true-identity/ https://www.insider.com/photos-mysterious-japanese-mermaid-mummy-origin-revealed-by-researchers-2023-2 https://www.livescience.com/25707-10-weirdest-animal-discoveri…