Best Campfire Tales Of The Strange Podcasts (2024)

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Campfire Tales- Phantoms, Angry Spirits, and Strange Electrical Energies 23:26

21h ago23:26

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Join around the Campfire for more tales for listeners all about phantoms in the darkness, angry spirits lurking, and unique powers over electronics.By Erica Fett

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Episode 69: Pyewacket (2017) 1:28:40

3d ago1:28:40

1:28:40

Get WITCHED! Eli brings his curated block of fun flicks to the Wicked Wild crew and Jaime, John, and Dave are ready for the chaos. This week he starts us out with a emo family drama with a vendictive demon bent on destroying everyone's chill--and also a shadow spirit. Check it out! To learn more about The Wicked Wild, visit www.thewickedwild.com an…

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The Legend of the Jersey Devil 21:33

8d ago21:33

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Travel deep into the heart of the marshes and forests of the Pine Barrens to uncover the sinister origins of the cryptid associated with Satan himself, the Jersey Devil.By Erica Fett

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Campfire Tale 68: Spirits of Vengeance 👿😈 1:03:56

10d ago1:03:56

1:03:56

This week the crew gets together to talk about some classic vengeful characters from history/mythology. And then Eli makes us talk more about a particular cryptid who barely rates as petty. The Mole King is not happy! To learn more about The Wicked Wild, visit www.thewickedwild.com and follow us on Twitter: @wickedwildweare, Slasher: @wickedwildwea…

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Ep. 198 - The Headless Valley & a North Korean Hostage 1:47:16

13d ago1:47:16

1:47:16

Hey Campers, get away from that poster and over to the fire, we got some stories to tell. This week we tell you about about The Headless Valley of North West Canada where something is hunting prospectors... something that takes the head. We also discuss Otto Warmbier, the American student who was kidnapped by the North Korean Government.…

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Q & A 37:10

15d ago37:10

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Join me for a little Q & A all about how I got started with modeling, podcasting, and my breakdowns on the most terrifying cryptids and encounters I've had!By Erica Fett

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Episode 68: Drive Angry (2011) 1:28:40

17d ago1:28:40

1:28:40

The finale of John's "Rock of Cages" has arrived. Our buddy has taken the crew on quite a ride to kick off summertime, and Eli, Jaime, and Dave are here for one last Nicolas Cage rage-fest. Let's get into it! To learn more about The Wicked Wild, visit www.thewickedwild.com and follow us on Twitter: @wickedwildweare, Slasher: @wickedwildweare, and I…

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Campfire Tale 67: Famous Witches 🧙‍♀️🧹 1:09:30

24d ago1:09:30

1:09:30

This week we have a conversation about famous witches from folklore and history as brought to us by our fearless loresman Eli. Jeff, Jaime, and Dave have their hands full with this one! To learn more about The Wicked Wild, visit www.thewickedwild.com and follow us on Twitter: @wickedwildweare, Slasher: @wickedwildweare, and Instagram: @wickedwildpo…

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Ep. 197 - Mad Sam DeStefano & The Broken Alchemist 1:22:02

27d ago1:22:02

1:22:02

Hey Campers, get away from that red powder and over to the fire, we got some stories to tell. This week we tell you about about Mad Sam DeStefano the strangest and most evil mobster you've never heard of. We also discuss a Edward Kelley the gold-less, leg-les, and life-less Alchemist who almost could.…

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The Legend of Sawney Bean- the Cannibals of Scotland 21:34

29d ago21:34

21:34

Join around the fire for the legend of Sawney Bean, a clan of cannibals that terrorized the Scottish countryside for decades. A tale full of murder, witches, and death.By Erica Fett

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Episode 67: Season of the Witch (2011) 1:19:23

1M ago1:19:23

1:19:23

It's week three of John's magical tour through some of the meme-worthy horror movie moments brought to us by Nicolas Cage. This week we watch one of is most famously terrible movies, and we have a BLAST dismantling this tragedy. Join us won't you?! To learn more about The Wicked Wild, visit www.thewickedwild.com and follow us on Twitter: @wickedwil…

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The Loveland Frogman 28:41

1M ago28:41

28:41

Join around the campfire for tales of mysterious frog like creatures roaming a small Ohio town. Are these sightings that of an unknown cryptid lurking or are these creatures extra-terrestrial in origin?By Erica Fett

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Campfire Tale 66: Ancient Cults 👴💀 1:21:32

1M ago1:21:32

1:21:32

After our review of 2006's abomination The Wicker Man, Eli provides Dave and Jeff with a much-needed palette cleanser by taking us back to discuss some of the more odd and obscure cults of ancient civilization. How did we ever survive ourselves?? To learn more about The Wicked Wild, visit www.thewickedwild.com and follow us on Twitter: @wickedwildw…

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Camp Divination: Black Eyed Kids 46:16

1M ago46:16

46:16

Every Friday we pack our unanswered questions into the canoe and paddle across the lake to see if our friend, The Village Tarot Witch can help us get to the bottom of this! Black Eyed Kids are a legend of paranormal creatures that resemble children between the ages of six and sixteen. These creatures with pale skin and black eyes have reportedly be…

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The Legend of the Bell Witch 31:58

1M ago31:58

31:58

Join around the campfire for a haunted tale from the early 1800s all about the Bell Witch and her demonic torture of a family in Tennessee that ends with death and mystery.By Erica Fett

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Return to Black Eyed Kids 1:27:24

2M ago1:27:24

1:27:24

Black Eyed Kids are a legend of paranormal creatures that resemble children between the ages of six and sixteen. These creatures with pale skin and black eyes have reportedly been seen hitchhiking, panhandling, or at the doorsteps of residential homes. That’s just the beginning of the terror. Join us as we discuss one of the most horrifying legends…

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Episode 66: The Wicker Man (2006) 1:20:51

2M ago1:20:51

1:20:51

It's week 2 of the John McG and Nicolas Cage love-fest. This one is ROUGH, but in the kind of way that makes for some really great podcast fodder. Enjoy! To learn more about The Wicked Wild, visit www.thewickedwild.com and follow us on Twitter: @wickedwildweare, Slasher: @wickedwildweare, and Instagram: @wickedwildpod. Please remember to subscribe …

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Camp Divination: The Bellaire House Haunting 1:15:29

2M ago1:15:29

1:15:29

Every Friday we pack our unanswered questions into the canoe and paddle across the lake to see if our friend, The Village Tarot Witch can help us get to the bottom of this! This week, we return to one of the most terrifying homes in the US; purportedly the Bellaire House in Ohio. Residents, guests, and neighbors have made allegations of paranormal …

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Return to the Bellaire House Haunting 1:07:52

2M ago1:07:52

1:07:52

This week, we return to one of the most terrifying homes in the US; purportedly the Bellaire House in Ohio. Residents, guests, and neighbors have made allegations of paranormal phenomena such as apparitions, curses, psychic assaults, and ghoulish brutality almost since it was built in 1847. This week, we’re diving in with both feet into one of the …

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Campfire Tale 65: The Barney & Betty Hill Incident 🛸👽💀 1:02:34

2M ago1:02:34

1:02:34

It's a Campfire Tales FIRST this week! For the first time in the podcast's history we have a one-on-one conversation between Eli and Dave as they review and consider the facts surrounding the famous Barney & Betty Hill alien abduction incident. I'm sure things are going to be fine. To learn more about The Wicked Wild, visit www.thewickedwild.com an…

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Camp Divination: The Death of Cindy James 1:29:43

2M ago1:29:43

1:29:43

Every Friday we pack our unanswered questions into the canoe and paddle across the lake to see if our friend, The Village Tarot Witch can help us get to the bottom of this! This week, we return to the truly tragic death of Cindy James. After seven long years of supposed stalking, a series of brutal assaults, and near-constant harassing phone calls,…

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Ep. 196 - The Ghost Chid of Dinant & Harrison's Helic-Cat-er 1:17:33

2M ago1:17:33

1:17:33

Hey Campers, get away from that cat and over to the fire, we got some stories to tell. This week we tell you about a Adolph Sax, the most accident prone inventor of all time. We also discuss a missing forest child that was saved by Harrison Ford, the best fictional pilot, but a pretty horrible real life one as we recap his numerous crashes.…

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Campfire Tales- The ghosts of USS Midway, Bell Witch Cave, UFO lights, and hauntings 28:52

2M ago28:52

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Join around the campfire for more tales from listeners! This week we discuss hauntings on the USS Midway, strange UFO lights in the high desert, the Bell Witch cave and more spooky stories!By Erica Fett

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Return to the Death of Cindy James 2:10:11

2M ago2:10:11

2:10:11

This week, we return to the truly tragic death of Cindy James. After seven long years of supposed stalking, a series of brutal assaults, and near-constant harassing phone calls, she was found dead behind an abandoned house in Richmond, British Columbia. Unfortunately, the torment that she was enduring was systematically ignored by the police. It is…

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Episode 65: Color Out of Space (2020) 1:24:52

2M ago1:24:52

1:24:52

Welcome to John's ROCK OF CAGES! Over the next couple of months we're going to tour a series of curated Cage horror movies. Buckle up! Be sure to send John a big thanks, we know we sure will. 💀 To learn more about The Wicked Wild, visit www.thewickedwild.com and follow us on Twitter: @wickedwildweare, Slasher: @wickedwildweare, and Instagram: @wick…

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Camp Divination: Return to the Golden Eagle 46:48

2M ago46:48

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Every Friday we pack our unanswered questions into the canoe and paddle across the lake to see if our friend, The Village Tarot Witch can help us get to the bottom of this! In 1962, a car rolled off the Chrysler assembly line that would lead to untold amounts of suffering. This particular Dodge 330 would come be known as the Golden Eagle. Over the …

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Camp Divination: Return to The Mysterious Death of Olivia Mabel 1:02:50

2M ago1:02:50

1:02:50

Every Friday we pack our unanswered questions into the canoe and paddle across the lake to see if our friend, The Village Tarot Witch can help us get to the bottom of this! This week, we’re discussing a peculiar case from 1994 in Celina, Texas. Following the tragic loss of their beloved son, Travis and Olivia Mabel went their separate ways. Travis …

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Campfire Tale 64: Jaime v. Jersey 👀 1:05:40

2M ago1:05:40

1:05:40

This week it's the Eli and Jaime show once again, and this time they've set their sights on the garden State! Sorry Bon Jovi, you got no prayer this time. To learn more about The Wicked Wild, visit www.thewickedwild.com and follow us on Twitter: @wickedwildweare, Slasher: @wickedwildweare, and Instagram: @wickedwildpod. Please remember to subscribe…

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Part Two- Lake Monsters and Cryptids of the United States: West Coast 25:32

2M ago25:32

25:32

Join around the campfire for chilling tales of monsters lurking below the lakes and waterways along the West Coast of the United States. Stories of creatures in deep underground cave systems and legends of giant snake monsters aren't the only things creeping deep in these waters.By Erica Fett

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Return to the Golden Eagle Haunting 1:09:51

2M ago1:09:51

1:09:51

In an effort to continue to answer our unanswered questions through Camp Divination, we are returning to one of strangest haunted object cases that we have covered thus far. In 1962, a car rolled off the Chrysler assembly line that would lead to untold amounts of suffering. This particular Dodge 330 would come be known as the Golden Eagle. Over the…

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Episode 64: Pan's Labyrinth (2006) 1:50:25

3M ago1:50:25

1:50:25

The final movie in Jaime's curated block! This week we go into one of the greatest cinema examples of a true fairy tale. The hosts get into the history, the director, the design, and why this movie is so important to so many people. Give us a listen and share your thoughts! To learn more about The Wicked Wild, visit www.thewickedwild.com and follow…

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Lake Monsters and Cryptids of the United States: East Coast 28:11

3M ago28:11

28:11

Join around the campfire for tales of mutated alligators and giant sea serpents lurking the depths of lakes around the East Coast of the United States. Stories of monsters like Bessie, The Lake Norman Monster, and many more inside!By Erica Fett

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Return to The Mysterious Death of Olivia Mabel 1:22:47

3M ago1:22:47

1:22:47

In an effort to continue to answer our unanswered questions through Camp Divination, we are returning to one of our favorite cases that takes place in 1994 in Celina, Texas. Following the tragic loss of their beloved son, Travis and Olivia Mabel went their separate ways. Travis moved to Boston in hopes of moving forward, but Olivia went inside. Rec…

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Campfire Tale 63: Sand Stuff 🌵🐫💀 1:22:07

3M ago1:22:07

1:22:07

This week we have a new Campfire Tale to follow up the fever dream that is FEAST. Eli takes Jaime and Dave on a desert excursion to observe some strange sandy cryptids from around the world. BONUS MATERIAL: We may (definitely) reveal a new fear from the Mole King that still has some of us mystified. To learn more about The Wicked Wild, visit www.th…

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Camp Divination: The Monroe House 55:17

3M ago55:17

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Every Friday we pack our unanswered questions into the canoe and paddle across the lake to see if our friend, The Village Tarot Witch can help us get to the bottom of this! In 1892 the Berger family moved into their new Victorian home with high hopes for their future. Unfortunately, their time was cut short when a fire erupted in the upper level of…

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Ep. 195 - Mountain Dew Mouse & A Hero Ex-Husband from Hell 1:46:21

3M ago1:46:21

1:46:21

Hey Campers, get away from that sugary soda and over to the fire, we got some stories to tell. This week we tell you about a couple stupid cases of stupid fraudsters including a mouse that "Did the Dew" just a little too hard. We also discuss the strange kidnapping case of Schanda Handley and how an ex-husband can become a hero, as long as he pays …

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Urban Legends: the Melonheads of Kirtland 22:22

3M ago22:22

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Deep in the woods of this Cleveland suburb lurk the feral Melonheads of Kirtland. Legends of government testing and evil scientists follow these cannibalistic creatures as they roam the woods searching for their next meal.By Erica Fett

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Episode 138 - The Monroe House 1:02:17

3M ago1:02:17

1:02:17

In 1892 the Berger family moved into their new Victorian home with high hopes for their future. Unfortunately, their time was cut short when a fire erupted in the upper level of the home, taking with it most of the house and the family itself. Shortly after, a new family moved in. It wasn't long before they received more than they had bargained for…

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Episode 63: Feast (2006) 1:20:04

3M ago1:20:04

1:20:04

It's Jaime's third curated horror movie this week, and she's taken us down a real rabbit trail here! This movie is the product of the "Project Greenlight" project, and it has a whole lot of WTF for the audience. Enjoy!! To learn more about The Wicked Wild, visit www.thewickedwild.com and follow us on Twitter: @wickedwildweare, Slasher: @wickedwildw…

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Camp Divination: Return to Demon House 47:52

3M ago47:52

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Every Friday we pack our unanswered questions into the canoe and paddle across the lake to see if our friend, The Village Tarot Witch can help us get to the bottom of this! Just 25 miles southeast of Chicago, Gary, Indiana is an post-industrial city on the shores of Lake Michigan. This week’s tale is one of terror, economic strife, and demonic poss…

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Return to Demon House 1:09:13

3M ago1:09:13

1:09:13

This week, we return to one of the more intense stories that is from our very own home state of Indiana. In an effort to continue to restore some of our older episodes to our current format, we have remastered the story, added sound design, new music, and updated the debrief. Don't miss it! Just 25 miles southeast of Chicago, Gary, Indiana is an po…

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Campfire Tale 62: Swamp Stuff 🐊🐸🐍 1:02:29

3M ago1:02:29

1:02:29

We have a first event on Campfire Tales this week as Eli and Jaime take on the creatures of the swamp alone! Eli gives Jaime some new creatures, cryptids, and lore inspired by the world's wetlands. Come along for the tour! To learn more about The Wicked Wild, visit www.thewickedwild.com and follow us on Twitter: @wickedwildweare, Slasher: @wickedwi…

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Camp Divination: The Cash-Landrum Incident 1:00:29

3M ago1:00:29

1:00:29

Every Friday we pack our unanswered questions into the canoe and paddle across the lake to see if our friend, The Village Tarot Witch can help us get to the bottom of this! In December of 1980, Betty Cash and Vickie Landrum witnessed something incredible. Something that they would instantly recognize as a craft from another world. Unfortunately, th…

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Ep. 194 - 83 Days of Agony & A Tyson Timeline 1:46:01

3M ago1:46:01

1:46:01

Hey Campers, get away from that ear and over to the fire, we got some stories to tell. This week we tell you about Hisashi Ouchi the man who slowly fell apart after one of the worst radiation accidents to ever happen. We also discuss the one, the only, Iron Mike Tyson and his insane life of one liners, conjugal visits, and of course infamous snacks…

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The Mystery of the Bermuda Triangle 34:59

3M ago34:59

34:59

Come join around the campfire for tales of the sea monsters, UFOs, and ghost ships floating in the waters of the Bermuda Triangle.By Erica Fett

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Episode 137 - The Cash-Landrum Incident 1:01:49

3M ago1:01:49

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In December of 1980, Betty Cash and Vickie Landrum witnessed something incredible. Something that they would instantly recognize as a craft from another world. Unfortunately, this incredible experience led to a marked downturn in both of their lives.m. Uncharacteristically for such UFO reports, this event resulted in civil court proceedings. This i…

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Episode 62: Hatchet 2 (2010) 1:36:00

3M ago1:36:00

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It's week 2 of "jaime jams" and our sinister sister is taking the crew on a special river boat tour of the bayou in search of Victor Crowley! As in this movie, passions run hot and the tour quickly descends into a violent attack using some really weird improvised weapons. Who will make it out alive?!?! 👀💀🪓 To learn more about The Wicked Wild, visit…

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Camp Divination: The Return to The Yuba County Five 55:51

4M ago55:51

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Every Friday we pack our unanswered questions into the canoe and paddle across the lake to see if our friend, The Village Tarot Witch can help us get to the bottom of this! In February of 1978 five friends attended a basketball game at UC Davis. After a great evening watching their favorite team win, something caused their lives to take an unexpect…

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Campfire Tales: Ghosts walking among us, mysterious creatures howling in woods, scary poltergeists and more! 31:58

4M ago31:58

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Join around the campfire for more listener submitted tales of fright and terror. From poltergeists throwing objects to mysterious howling in the woods- this episode brings all the dark specters and horror!By Erica Fett

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The Return to The Yuba County Five 1:13:58

4M ago1:13:58

1:13:58

This week, we are returning to one of our favorite mysteries. We have remastered the episode, updated music, SFX, and cleaned up the debrief. This is an incredible episode and you will not want to miss it. In February of 1978 five friends attended a basketball game at UC Davis. After a great evening watching their favorite team win, something cause…

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