Skinwalkers have become a popular subject of modern day horror and fiction, spotlighted by the popularity of the mysterious Skinwalker Ranch. But what is true and what isn't? Skinwalkers are a forbidden subject for Native Americans, something not to speak of, or you may find yourself being targeted by one of these evil witches. We take a look at th…

Does becoming a member of the Hollywood elite guarantee your spot in the afterlife? We take a look at some of the famous celebrities that have been spotted even after death, and some of the paranormal experiences living celebrities claim to have had. Some of them seem straight out of the pages of a tabloid.…

When you hear the definition of what a cult is, you start to realize it sounds awfully similar to definitions of other groups of people, philosophies, and ideas. We hear about the big cults, the ones that end in tragedy or gather the most followers, but what separates them from religions, and what about the smaller ones that can happen right under …

Spook lights, ghost lights, orbs, no matter what you call them, people have been seeing strange balls of light in certain areas around the world for as far back as anyone can remember. They've been documented, studied by the military, and are even seen to this very day. While many have tried to come up with explanations behind the mystery, those ex…

The Hello Kitty murder is one of the most gruesome and horrific crimes ever committed. A young woman is held hostage and savagely tortured for an entire month before death finally released her from her living hell. Even in death she would not find peace, and even more horrific acts were carried out on her lifeless body. It wasn't until one of her c…

In San Antonio, Texas, an urban legend exists about a tragic accident where a school bus loaded with children was struck by a train while stalled on the railroad tracks. According to legend, the ghosts of these deceased children will push motorists across the tracks, to ensure they do not suffer the same fate. Many claim all of this has been debunk…

A serial killer is on the loose, prowling the streets of Little Rock, Arkansas, looking for their next victim. The attacks have been violent, random victims have been found stabbed numerous times, and the police have no solid leads. But law enforcement is not alone on this hunt for the serial slasher. A hero has stepped forward. A real-life costume…

Imagine finding yourself trapped in your own body, unable to speak or move, and laying on an autopsy table. Think it hasn't happened? We go direct to the source, and speak with an embalmer about the procedures of conducting an autopsy and preparing a body for burial. This is an interview you do not want to miss. Your life may depend on it. Music by…

Mistakes happen, even when it comes to death and burials. Throughout history, there have been reported cases of humans being accidentally buried alive. But what about the cases when it's not accidental? On this episode of Planet Fear, we talk about all the different ways you could end up buried before your time.…

The San Pedro haunting is one of the most frightening paranormal cases ever. A young mother, Jackie Hernandez, found herself in the middle of a haunting that would prove not only to be frightening, but even life-threatening at times. We discuss the events that unfolded in this rare case where an investigator was not only physically attacked, but ne…

Dogs are known as man's best friend, but when it comes to cryptid canines, that's certainly not the case. Stories date back centuries of wolf and dog-like creatures that have preyed on humans and animals alike. Everyone knows the fables of the werewolf, but have you heard of the Nalusa Falaya? We talk about all these terrifying creatures and share …

People are disappearing in cannabis country, and bigfoot might be to blame. We have a candid conversation about the recently released Hulu true crime documentary "Sasquatch", where three cannabis farmers were found ripped apart and torn limb from limb, and it was all blamed on the local bigfoot. Did sasquatch declare war on the weed growers of Cali…

In the early 1980's, a group of men known as the Ripper Crew prowled the streets of Chicago, carrying out some of the most horrific crimes in history. Led by a satanic, cult-like leader, Robin Gecht, law enforcement would dub the group of serial killers the Ripper Crew, a nod to the infamous Jack the Ripper, due to the terrifying and unspeakable th…

We dive down the rabbit hole of the mysterious world of CURSES! Are curses real? We talk about some of the most famous curses, and the stories behind them. One thing is for sure, there's a lot of weird and scary things when it comes to curses, on Planet Fear. Music by Karl Casey at White Bat AudioBy Matt Knapp and Lauren Smith

Is it possible for humans to suddenly burst into flames? Science doesn't have an exact answer, but according to witnesses, spontaneous human combustion is a very real event. We relax a bit after our Girl Scout Murders episodes, and take a lighter look at the phenomenon of spontaneous human combustion.…

The Girl Scout Murders were a horrible tragedy on their own, but there is a darker, hidden side to this event. One involving a spiritual battle between good and evil Medicine Men, skinwalkers, curses, and more. Join us as we conclude our conversation about the 1977 Girl Scout Murders of Oklahoma.By Matt Knapp and Lauren Smith

In the summer of 1977, three little girls were brutally attacked and murdered while attending camp in Oklahoma. This horrible and unresolved case would become known as "The Girl Scout Murders", and haunts the state still to this day. Rumors of Medicine Men and shape shifting skin-walkers make it even more mysterious and terrifying. Music by Karl Ca…

What causes a house to be haunted? Matt and Lauren discuss some of their own personal paranormal experiences in this trip down a haunted memory lane, and go over some of the events that have taken place in the very house where they record Planet Fear. Music by Karl Casey at White Bat AudioBy Matt Knapp and Lauren Smith

The Cecil Hotel. L.A.'s premier hotel for the criminal macabre. Serial killers such as Richard Ramirez have graced the darkened hallways of the "Murder Hotel", which recently came into the spot light after the strange disappearance and death of guest Elisa Lam. Is this hotel just in the wrong neighborhood, making it a convenient spot for criminals …

On this episode of Planet Fear, we tell our own personal stories of near death experiences, and how it may have changed each of us forever. Is there something waiting for us after we die? According to some who have had a near death experience, something happened that they can't quite explain.By Matt Knapp and Lauren Smith

In the 1980s, a predator was roaming the neighborhood streets of California. A serial killer was on the loose, one like no other, with seemingly no limitations to the brutality they would inflict on their victims. Richard Ramirez became known as The Night Stalker. A criminal so terrifying that years after his death, he remains an icon to some, and …

Every culture has their own superstitions, especially when it comes to omens of impending doom or death. But are any of these death omens actually real, or are they just superstition? We take a look at a myriad of death omens, and try to figure out what they really mean. Music provided by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio…

In the spring of 1946, the town of Texarkana was terrorized by a serial killer known as the "Phantom Killer". The masked murderer would lead local law enforcement, Texas Rangers, and even the FBI on a manhunt that would only lead to the killer disappearing as quickly as he had appeared. The case has remained unsolved to this day.…

We take a look at some of the more infamous tales of phantom hitchhikers and roadside apparitions. Are these ghosts and hauntings for real, or just urban legends meant to pass along an important lesson? One thing is for certain, the stories are frightening, and you'll probably take a second look the next time you pass a stranger late at night on a …

Bob Dominguez, paranormal and bigfoot researcher, joins us to discuss some of the strange bigfoot activity and encounters he has experienced in an area of Texas that seems to be a magnet for this sort of activity. Could this be the Texas version of the Skinwalker Ranch? Join us for the strangest bigfoot story you never heard. Also, be sure to check…

In the summer of 2015, brothers Robert and Michael Bever of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, went on a stabbing spree, murdering 5 members of their immediate family. The events of that night shocked the entire community in the quiet suburb they lived in, as horrible details of the brutal killings spread, gaining national attention.…

Planet Fear begins with an introduction to our hosts, Matt and Lauren. They discuss some of the frightening things they have experienced and explain why they are obsessed with the paranormal, true crime, and all the frightening things in between. A hairy ghost that slaps children and a phantom strangler get things started on this first episode of P…