Send us a Text Message. Tom and Chris investigate an abandoned zoo in the shadows of Maine’s Moosehead Lake. What did Rand’s Animal Kingdom suddenly close? What happened to the owner? And why is the park strictly off limits? Content Warning: abandoned zoos, dead animals, shadowy businesses, disappearances, trespassing, audio distortions, illness & …

Send us a Text Message. We investigate the fabled lost city of Norumbega, a Native American settlement of amazing mystical power visited by early British explorers. What was this by-gone kingdom and how did it mysteriously disappear? And how does it connect to our ongoing investigation of the King Beyond the Desert. Plus, we get another call from M…

Send us a Text Message. Megan investigates the story of Jordan Cooper and his bag of money that was stolen in the early 70s. What she finds is the fate of all involved was far, far worse than expected. Missing money, brutal betrayals, and a nefarious Voice urging it all on. It's all a part of the mystery. Content Warning: robbery, torture/vicious a…

Send us a Text Message. Tom, Lucas, and Chris visit the Web of Wax, an old wax museum that’s been abandoned for almost twenty-five years. The Web of Wax, and its enigmatic owner, Freeman Belasco have a history in Maine, but the closing of the museum and the disappearance of its owner, have left many wondering what exactly happened. Plus, the group …

Send us a Text Message. Chris and Tom investigate the legend of Mushy the Clown, a mysterious one-armed mummer who haunted the town of Cornish in 2012. Who was Mushy and what did he want? Where did he go in the winter of 2012 and is he still around? Tom talks to some locals and investigates the remains of a building in the woods purported to be the…

Send us a Text Message. We investigate the strange case of a mysterious woman who approaches deer hunters, begging for the heart of their recent kill. She returns a few days later with an offering of her own. Who is she? What does she want? And why is she targeting Maine hunters? Content Warning: hunting, gun sounds, animal organs, blood, mysteriou…

Send us a Text Message. The Malevolent Maine squad digs deep into the possible identity of the legend known only as, “The Exile.” Could this person be a Viking prisoner, exiled from his home for some terrible crime? And could he be related to the so-called King Beyond the Desert? Plus, an update on Katie Clark, the woman who followed the Gray Fool,…

Send us a Text Message. For years there have been rumors of a creature who lurks in the woods around Temple, Maine. This Woods Whisperer seeks to distract its victims and lure them to its grotto for some nefarious purpose. Tom looks into the stories of the Whisperer and interviews some of the people who have encountered this mysterious creature. Co…

Send us a Text Message. In 1841, the merchant schooner, The North Star, owned and operated by Wendell Aldrich, sank and everyone, including the crew and his young wife drowned. But is there more to the story than a shipwreck? Could there have been supernatural forces at work? Lucas investigates this historical case in hopes of shedding light on the…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode Megan investigates the strange phenomenon known as the Portly Man. Women are being abducted, driven around the state, and given bizarre history lessons about some of Maine’s darkest moments, before being returned hours later. Who or what is this portly man, and what is his purpose? Content Warning: abduction,…

Send us a Text Message. Welcome back for Season 3! In this episode we sit down with Katie Clark who has been missing since she dreamed of the Gray Fool in a Bone Desert. We also investigate a strange coin discovered in Maine with ties to ancient Vikings that just may be connected to the King Beyond the Desert Content Warning: dreams and nightmares,…

Send us a Text Message. It's beginning to look a lot like an annual tradition. It's the story of a very twisted Christmas where Santa received a very strange, very dangerous cursed image up at the North Pole on Christmas Eve. We had a lot of fun with this one, and got a little silly. It's one of the few times we actually get a chance to blow off so…

Send us a Text Message. Season 2 Finale! The entire team heads back to Mooretown, the forgotten witch village, to confront the five covens and their plans for summoning the Mother Witch. All of our questions get answered and the Malevolent Maine team is forever changed. Content Warning: witches, witchcraft, chaos magic, black magic, Satanism, occul…

Send us a Text Message. After a mysterious message from an unknown ally arrives, Chris travels to Jackman to uncover the plans of a fifth coven, the Coven of Spirit. What does their ritual have to do with the Salem Witch Trials and the legendary warlock, Gideon Hawthorne? Plus, is there more to all of these rituals than we previously understood? Co…

Send us a Text Message. We investigate the mysterious artifact known as the Devil's Knocker, discovered in a storage unit in Camden earlier this year. This door knocker, when placed on a door and a specific knock is give, supposedly will take the owner anywhere they wish... but at a cost. Could this be Satan's backdoor to escape from Hell? And how …

Send us a Text Message. Lucas explores the story of a mysterious mill that only ever operated four nights in the Winslow area and produced a strange black paper. We investigate the life of Paul Hubbard, a man who worked there and saw strange things during the midnight hours, and investigate its connection with the strange black rain from 1997. Cont…

Send us a Text Message. A late night call surprises us with new information about the witch covens we've been investigating, so we dropped everything and raced this episode out. A group of teenage witches may have performed the fourth charging ritual in the state. This time in the town of Kennebunk. Mark investigates. Content Warning: witchcraft, S…

Send us a Text Message. There's a lake that doesn't show up on any map of Maine. Local legends say Blackwater Lake calls to those who venture too close to its shores and draws them beneath its black surface. Chris and Mark investigate these stories and attempt to recover a missing camper in the process. Content Warning: black magic, kidnapping, sup…

Send us a Text Message. Lucas and Chris do a deep dive into the Son of Adam killings that rocked Portland, Maine in 1985 and 1986. They look at the crimes themselves, the confessed killer, and a possible connection to a Satanic cult. Is there more to this story than originally reported? Are the real killers still at large? And how might this connec…

Send us a Text Message. Chris and Tom investigate a case about several children all dreaming about the same nightmarish creature. What connections does it have to the occult? And how is it related to a man from several years earlier? What is the sinister entity known as Dr. Beenz? Content Warning: nightmares, night terrors, demonic figures, occult …

Send us a Text Message. Lucas and Tom take a trip to Caribou, Maine to investigate a system of caves known as the Devil's Den, the final resting place of the local witch, Grammy Grimes. As they search the caves they discover a sinister connection to our previous stories involving the Ritual of Fire and the Ritual of Air. Are all of these witch cove…

Send us a Text Message. We take a look at the story of the House of Delight, the famous brothel from turn of the century Bangor. We investigate the murder of Mother Bee and her two working girls and why their spirits continued to haunt the house of ill repute. Mark finds a historical document that may imply something far more sinister took place th…

Send us a Text Message. Chris and Lucas investigate a section of Route 220 in Waldoboro, Maine reportedly haunted by over fifty different ghosts. They uncover the origins of these hauntings as well as its most recent and dangerous encounter. Content Warning: ghosts, spirits, hauntings, domestic disputes, car accidents, murder, suicide, implied drug…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Chris investigates a sweet sixteen party from 1999 where the DJ may have unwittingly played a song that inspired manic creativity in the guests. He interviews not only the boy who played this accursed track, but also several of the survivors to find out what really was on Adolphus Winn's black record. Conten…

Send us a Text Message. We investigate a coven of witches in Oxford County who may be attempting to summon large swarms of flying insects. We uncover some connections to a previous case and perhaps to the old story of historical Mooretown. If you need a refresher: Episode 24: The Ritual of Fire Episode 21: Mooretown Content Warning: witches, dark m…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode we investigate the Ramsdell Lighthouse in Sangerville, Maine. This lighthouse, built in a field, hundreds of miles away from the ocean, is said to be haunted by not just the men who have kept it since it was built in the 1800s, but something far more sinister. We try to unravel why this lighthouse was built a…

Send us a Text Message. Tom and Chris look into the mystery of the Howland Goatman. Did a man really discover human remains among the ears of corn he purchased at a farm stand? Was the farmer secretly running a cannibalistic cult in his corn maze? And does his spirit continue to haunt the region long after his death? These are some of the questions…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode the team investigates several supposed alien encounters during to the so-called "grinch storm" during the Christmas of 2022. Who... or what is Gi'zon? And what does he have planned for the inhabitants of Southern Maine? Content Warning: aliens, telepathic communication, midnight visits, astral projection, bod…

Send us a Text Message. Chris and Lucas investigate a potential witch coven operating out of the basement at the University of Maine Machias Library. They uncover a woman calling herself the Betrothed and something called the Ritual of Fire. What could this coven be preparing for...and where are they? Content Warning: witches, black magic, Satan, S…

Send us a Text Message. Chris and Mark investigate a man selling small vials at local craft fairs that are reportedly full of dirt taken from graves. We talk with several people who have purchased these vials and learn of some of the more curious side effects. Content Warning: death, visions, murder, strange men, deals with the devil Host: Chris Es…

Send us a Text Message. The team talks with Alex , who along with his childhood friend, Darren, discovered a subterranean forest in the mountains near their homes that may be the lair of a shadow creature of some sort. . Lucas and Tom try to locate this so-called Deepwoods and make a grizzly discovery in the cave. Content Warning: caves, dark, shad…

Send us a Text Message. We investigate Mooretown, the so-called lost "witch village" from early Maine history. We investigate the founders - Josias and Rebecca Moore and Mary Cummings, as well as the entity known only as Mother Witch. Content Warning: witches, witchcraft, black magic, ghost towns, disappearances, missing persons, occult practices, …

Send us a Text Message. We're excited to announce our in between seasons miniseries: Malevolent Minutes. It's four short (and we do mean short!) stories from you guys, the listeners. Each week for the next five weeks Mark, Tom, Lucas, and myself will each bring you one of these pieces of the odd and strange. Support the Show. Follow us on social me…

Send us a Text Message. We're excited to announce our in between seasons miniseries: Malevolent Minutes. It's four short (and we do mean short!) stories from you guys, the listeners. Each week for the next five weeks Mark, Tom, Lucas, and myself will each bring you one of these pieces of the odd and strange. Support the Show. Follow us on social me…

Send us a Text Message. We're excited to announce our in between seasons miniseries: Malevolent Minutes. It's four short (and we do mean short!) stories from you guys, the listeners. Each week for the next five weeks Mark, Tom, Lucas, and myself will each bring you one of these pieces of the odd and strange. Don't forget to visit our merch store fo…

Send us a Text Message. We're excited to announce our in between seasons miniseries: Malevolent Minutes. It's four short (and we do mean short!) stories from you guys, the listeners. Each week for the next five weeks Mark, Tom, Lucas, and myself will each bring you one of these pieces of the odd and strange. Don't forget to visit our merch store fo…

Send us a Text Message. We're excited to announce our in between seasons miniseries: Malevolent Minutes. It's four short (and we do mean short!) stories from you guys, the listeners. Each week for the next five weeks Mark, Tom, Lucas, and myself will each bring you one of these pieces of the odd and strange. Don't forget to visit our merch store fo…

Send us a Text Message. A traveling pop-up midnight movie house shows films of the most... peculiar variety. We investigate this so-called Cinema Nocturna and pay a visit to one of the showings, which leads to some disturbing events. Content Warning: disturbing imagery, vampires, creatures, midnight, illness, disappearances, missing persons, death,…

Send us a Text Message. We here at Malevolent Maine put together a little Christmas special. If you like spirits that visit on Christmas Eve, geneticall spliced reindeer, and a mysterious man who seems to defy the laws of physics, you'll really love this. Content Warning: creatures, violence, singing News Anchor: Bret Lockwood Reporter: Corey Silve…

Send us a Text Message. There's a so-called werewolf prowling the woods near Wilson Pond in North Monmouth, Maine. We sent our intern Mark to investigate this strange story and see if he could find any evidence of a case that's been troubling the area since the mid-1980s. Content Warning: cryptids, lycanthropes, beasts, arson, accidental exposure, …

Send us a Text Message. In 1976, while flying from Boston to Loring Air Force Base in northern Maine, Flight 129 imply disappeared. No wreckage or trace of the plane nor its passengers has ever been found... until a mysterious woman claiming to one of the missing appeared in the Australian Outback almost forty years later. We investigate the possib…

Send us a Text Message. In Eastport there is a rumor of a Lobsterman - a half man half crustacean cryptid who prowls the beaches at night searching for victims. Tom and I investigate this urban legend and discover some starting secrets. Is there a monster stalking the Downeast region of Maine? And where did it come from? Content Warning: crytpids, …

Send us a Text Message. Virgil Dawson was one of America's great country singers before he was cut down in his prime after a concert in Lewiston, Maine. After the accused were set free, one by one they met their end in a particularly grizzly fashion. The rumors started swirling that Dawson had sold his soul to the Devil to come back and get revenge…

Send us a Text Message. There are rumors of a cranberry bog in Turner Maine where every fifteen years a young man goes missing... only to return as an ever growing number of mud-covered creatures. We investigate the history of the missing teens, as well as the growing number of sightings of these so-called Bog Boys. Content Warning: spirits, ghosts…

Send us a Text Message. This week we investigate an insidious drawing that causes insanity in all who see it. We're talking about the Crinkle Face symbol that has been sweeping across the nation. Tom investigates the origins of Crinkle Face and its ties to Maine, plus sits down with one of the few known Crinkle Face survivors. Content Warning: insa…

Send us a Text Message. Kennebunk, Maine is home to a vast stretch of land called the Blueberry Plains, where people have come to pick wild blueberries for generations. We investigate sightings of a potential spirit known as the Lost Lady of the Plains and discover there may be more to this wandering revenant than originally believed. Content Warni…

Send us a Text Message. In the great northern woods of Aroostook County, a mysterious scientist is conducting strange experiments, seemingly combining parts and pieces of multiple creatures. We take a look at three seemingly unrelated stories and find the thread that stitches them together. Who is the man they call the Mad Splicer, what is he doing…

Send us a Text Message. Throughout Maine history there have been sightings of aquatic "fish people" in the rivers and streams. We take a look at some of the earliest stories, as well as some more recent ones, and theorize what might be causing these so-called "River People" to become more aggressive. Content Warning: creatures, unexplained mysterie…

Send us a Text Message. There's a well known story told in Shapleigh, Maine, about an old doctor from the 1800s who is said to still roam the road where he died. Who was he, how did he die, and why does he still haunt the area? These were the questions we set out to answer, but what we discovered was a secret more sinister than we could have ever i…

Send us a Text Message. A massively tall, thin creature roams the woods in the Mahoosuc Mountain Range. This strange cryptid has been seen for over sixty years. Who or what is the mysterious creature the locals call Stridda Longbody? We talk to people from the area, look over researcher Paul Tarbox's notes, and discuss the possibly history and impl…