Best Scarypodcast Podcasts (2024)

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The Pigman of Bonnie Brae Bridge (Haunted Denton, Texas) 38:36

1y ago38:36

38:36

This episode is about the legendary pigman of Denton, Texas. Kinda. The thing is, I'd never heard of the pigman, so it's really an episode about how urban legends and folklore are spread, what makes one urban legend take off while another lingers in obscurity, and what our urban legends say about us. Though I do also tell the story of the pigman so…

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Outlaw ghosts and a haunted bookstore (Haunted Denton Square) 39:23

1y ago39:23

39:23

Not far from the famed Goatman's Bridge in Denton County, Texas, a courthouse square has its share of spirits. I return once more to North Texas—a place of strange UFO and cryptid encounters, and also where I grew up. This time, I'm looking at Denton Square, a historic spot where urban legends, history, and hauntings intersect. Content note: This e…

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Feelin' nostalgic: emotions and analog paranormal investigation tools 42:43

1y ago42:43

42:43

Continuing my deep dive into nostalgia and the paranormal! Does the way we feel about paranormal investigation tools change their efficacy? How do our emotions (especially nostalgia) interact with the paranormal? Highlights include: My continuing fascination with whether the ghosts of living people can haunt us Looking at nostalgic paranormal inves…

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The hype around the Panasonic RR-DR60 34:47

1y ago34:47

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A look at lore surrounding the legendary Panasonic RR-DR60. How did the late 1990s audio recorder become a device that now sells for $4,000-5,000 USD on eBay? What makes the DR60 so special? Highlights include: plenty o' nostalgia (and skepticism) a digression about hard drives (everyone's favorite) some arguments in favor of using older gear to in…

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Instant photography, nostalgia, and the paranormal 48:14

1y ago48:14

48:14

A wild ride through nostalgia about instant photography, the pitfalls of both analog and digital photography, the weirdly zeitgeisty history of the Polaroid Corporation, and the search for images we can "trust." Highlights include: My attempts to doctor Polaroid photos Spirit photography Computational photography Check out the shownotes for sources…

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Spirit boxes and paranormal nostalgia 31:49

1y ago31:49

31:49

A deep dive into nostalgia, liminality, and the paranormal. Are we interested in the paranormal because we feel nostalgic? Could that be why so much paranormal investigation gear is inspired by 1980s and 1990s tech? Highlights include: Could a state of feeling deep nostalgia help with spirit communication? Radio Shack memories Internet aesthetics A…

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The 1897 UFO Flap in North Texas 31:04

1+ y ago31:04

31:04

In 1897, a series of mysterious airships were sighted all around the United States. This is a look at the flap in general, with a particular focus on some of the North Texas UFO sightings. Highlights include: The Dallas-Fort Worth area as a "window area" with heighted strange activity A glimpse into how Victorian-era people responded to UFOs Lots o…

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The UFO crash in Aurora, Texas 40:42

1+ y ago40:42

40:42

A look at the Aurora, Texas, UFO crash, one of many sightings during the mystery airship flap of 1897. Highlights include: airships! urban legends and uncertain truths Jacques Vallée Check out buriedsecretspodcast.com for the shownotes.By Buried Secrets

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Local spirits, ghosts of the living, and haunted churches 54:49

1+ y ago54:49

54:49

I really get into it in this one! The stated goal of this episode is to talk about some fascinating takeaways from Consorting with Spirits: Your Guide to Working with Invisible Allies by Jason Miller. However, get ready for many digressions about my own paranormal experiences, several of which I haven't talked about yet on the podcast. Highlights i…

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Doubt and the paranormal 37:51

1+ y ago37:51

37:51

Do you ever read a book so interesting that you gotta tell everyone about it? I recently read Consorting with Spirits: Your Guide to Working with Invisible Allies by Jason Miller and was struck by how much great information and advice it contained for paranormal investigators. Though the book is ostensibly geared toward magickal practitioners, it m…

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Phantom footsteps in the woods (Paranormal Investigation of Eno River State Park and William B. Umstead State Park) 54:26

1+ y ago54:26

54:26

I’ve been told that if I were in a horror movie, I would die first. But can I help it if I'm curious, chaotic, and solitary? Anyway, here's a look at some solo paranormal investigations I did around Halloween 2021 in two North Carolina state parks: Eno River State Park in Durham and William B. Umstead State Park in Raleigh. Highlights include: - ph…

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Ghosts among the ruins 40:42

1+ y ago40:42

40:42

A look at a place full of cemeteries, ruins, and ghosts of the past. Also actual ghosts. Those too. Eno River State Park, in Durham, North Carolina, is said to have its fair share of hauntings. I dive into the history of the park, especially the area around the Cabelands Cemetery, which is supposed to be one of the most haunted areas of the park. P…

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A Truth and A Lie 9:58

1+ y ago9:58

9:58

Mr. Williams discovers that his son, Danny, has become disfigured. The police say that Danny received his wounds in an accident but after seeing his son in person, Mr. Williams is convinced there is more to the story. #fearfrequency...By Storic Media

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A Hunch 11:46

1+ y ago11:46

11:46

Dr. Balthazar investigates a ballerina's story after she is found unconscious with holes in her hands, shoulders, and feet. #fearfrequency #horrorpodcast #horrorpodcastspotify → WATCH more Fear Frequency Content! ← Dark Watchers | Horror Podcast |...By Storic Media

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The Hidden History of a State Park 30:12

1+ y ago30:12

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When we go to "spend time in nature," we like to think that the parks that we visit are separate from the bustling cities that we live in. But in reality, parks are as human-made and full of history as any landmarked building. You just have to look a little more closely to uncover that history. This episode explores the forgotten history of William…

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Route 66 7:56

1+ y ago7:56

7:56

Dr. Balthazar receives a letter that details strange events that took place on Route 66. #fearfrequency #horrorpodcast #horrorpodcastspotify → WATCH more Fear Frequency Content! ← Dark Watchers | Horror Podcast | Fear Frequency -...By Storic Media

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The Exorcist Statue and Other Scranton Hauntings (Haunted Scranton) 43:07

1+ y ago43:07

43:07

What if, after you died, a close friend of yours made a bust commemorating you, spending years trying to make the piece of art capture your very essence? What if some of your ashes were put into said statue, which was then displayed in a prominent public area? Might you haunt that statue? Well, that's what happened to Jason Miller, Scranton native …

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Emerald Eyes 8:28

1+ y ago8:28

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Dr. Balthazar recalls a strange encounter he had when he was a child. #fearfrequency #horrorpodcast #horrorpodcastspotify → WATCH more Fear Frequency Content! ← Dark Watchers | Horror Podcast | Fear Frequency - https://youtu.be/FITAAwvSg7g...By Storic Media

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ICYMI - Shapeshifter 14:11

1+ y ago14:11

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This week on Fear Frequency we revisit one of our older stories, Shapeshifter. Dr. Balthazar transmits the story of a young man's encounter with a supernatural being.By Storic Media

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Ghosts in the Museum (Haunted Scranton) 37:47

1+ y ago37:47

37:47

Stories of a haunted museum, a former hotel, a historic home, and a pub in Scranton, PA. Plus a couple cool urban legends about a stone couch and a lady in black. Highlights include: - a nun psychopomp - a child who followed a ghost into the basement - a ghost that sneaks up on people in a storage closet - a mannequin that moves on its own…

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The Surface 10:20

1+ y ago10:20

10:20

Joan and Harrison Bryer speak with Dr. Balthazar about a life-shattering event in an attempt to find peace.By Storic Media

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Ghosts of Nay Aug Park and the Lackawanna Station Hotel (Haunted Scranton) 48:25

1+ y ago48:25

48:25

A dive into some of Scranton's haunted locations, including the Lackawanna Station Hotel and Nay Aug Park. Plus, a haunted real estate listing. Highlights include: two defunct amusement parks ghosts that love to haunt minor league baseball players a weird treehouse a mine that was never used one of the worst zoos in the US…

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The Witches' Tree 14:19

1+ y ago14:19

14:19

A storm of unprecedented severity rage on in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. David Fields, professor at the local university, claims that the storm is more than just a natural disaster.By Storic Media

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The Kuhn Theater 9:49

1+ y ago9:49

9:49

Mrs. Maggie Sands is troubled by an accident that led to the death of one of her theater patrons. Sands writes to Dr. Balthazar that she suspects that something evil inside the Kuhn Theater is responsible.By Storic Media

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Sleep Paralysis in Scranton (Haunted Scranton) 36:13

1+ y ago36:13

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I tell the story of a weird paranormal experience I had during a recent trip to Scranton, PA. Highlights include: - my first sleep paralysis experience - a strange roadside creek - my thoughts about ScrantonBy Buried Secrets

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The Carter Brothers 13:14

1+ y ago13:14

13:14

One evening, Lisa Wenley and her friends decide to go out to the Central City Club in New Orleans. At the bar, Lisa meets a man. As the night progresses, Lisa learns that this man has a dark secret.By Storic Media

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The Laptimat 10:15

2y ago10:15

10:15

Mark and Abby Pressler believe their daughter, Abby, is having trouble coping with the death of her sister, Gwenyth. But when Dr. Balthazar receives recordings of the events, he is of the opinion that something more sinister may be...By Storic Media

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On Mylar Balloons and Forgotten Futures 46:55

2y ago46:55

46:55

Some thoughts about mylar balloons, what they represent in the paranormal, and what else they might mean in terms of our world and our future. Highlights include: - mylar balloons' history in the paranormal and position as garbage - the idea of being haunted by trash - the power of imagination - some solarpunk reading recs…

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Run Rabbit Run 14:11

2y ago14:11

14:11

A group of friends walk through the woods on the way home from a party. Panic sets in when members group start to go missing.By Storic Media

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Folk News and the Haunted Old Alton Bridge (Goatman's Bridge Series) 31:46

2y ago31:46

31:46

A look at what urban legends, especially the Goatman's Bridge urban legends, do in society, including urban legends as "folk news." Plus, some possible debunkings of some of the Old Alton Bridge phenomena. Content note: This episode contains discussions of white supremacist hate groups. Highlights include: • Reflections on the legends on the bridge…

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Rewriting Urban Legends (Goatman's Bridge Series) 45:28

2y ago45:28

45:28

An attempt to trace the current tales of the Goatman's Bridge to their source: a 2008 YouTube video that contained seemingly new information about the urban legend, including some information that linked the story to the Mothman legends. Highlights include: • Thoughts about how the internet transforms and changes urban legends • A little digital gu…

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Satanic Rituals at the Bridge (Goatman’s Bridge Series) 30:25

2y ago30:25

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Satanic Rituals at the Bridge: A look at the urban legends claiming that cultish activity has occurred at Texas’ famously haunted Old Alton Bridge, or Goatman’s Bridge. Content note: This episode contains discussions of white supremacist hate groups and urban legends about animal abuse. Highlights include: • Some possible debunkings • A creepy aban…

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The Skirvin Hotel Pt. 2 9:20

2y ago9:20

9:20

Dr. Balthazar finds out what secrets lie on the 10th floor of the Skirvin Hotel.By Storic Media

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“I Seen the Devil” (Goatman’s Bridge Series) 36:19

2y ago36:19

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A deep dive into strangeness associated with the Goatman’s Bridge, featuring weird stories that I found on forums and comment sections, including a devil sighting, a ghost driver, lights turning red, terrifying laughter, Bigfoot-type phenomena, and more. Highlights include: A ghostly driver redirecting a car to a cemetery Disembodied voices Will-o'…

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The Skirvin Hotel Pt. 1 10:06

2y ago10:06

10:06

Dr. Balthazar receives a letter from George Harvey, the front desk attendant at the Skirvin Hotel in Oklahoma City. Harvey claims that at night he hears screams and other strange noises . The other employees claim that the hotel is haunted...By Storic Media

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Old Portland Underground 12:39

2y ago12:39

12:39

Two boys in Portland, Oregon vanish without a trace. Desperate to find their children, Constance and Martha reach out to Dr. Balthazar to help aid in the search. They believe that their boys may have gotten lost in the Old Portland...By Storic Media

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Who are the Goatmen? (Goatman’s Bridge Series) 36:12

2y ago36:12

36:12

North Texas has four different Goatman legends, including the Old Alton Bridge Goatman. Here’s a look at those stories, as well as other urban legends about goatmen around the world. As I continue my series on the Old Alton Bridge, or Goatman’s Bridge, I take a little detour to look at different goatmen throughout history. What similarities are the…

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Headcase 12:31

2y ago12:31

12:31

Dr. Balthazar receives a letter from a listener who is concerned for his mothers well being. She is convinced that her house is haunted.By Storic Media

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The Bell Witch Pt. 2 9:10

2y ago9:10

9:10

After spending some time at the infamous Bell Witch farm, Dr. Balthazar sees that the Garrison family is becoming increasingly perturbed.By Storic Media

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The Bell Witch Pt. 1 12:31

2y ago12:31

12:31

The Garrison family move into a new home and become tormented by strange sounds in the night. John Garrison reaches out to Dr. Balthazar convinced that the property is cursed.By Storic Media

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Death at the Goatman’s Bridge (Goatman’s Bridge Series) 34:00

2y ago34:00

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A look at one legend behind the Goatman’s Bridge, the period of history that inspired it, and a suspicious recent death at the bridge. Highlights include: The Texas Troubles Attempts to bury history Mass hysteria and bloodthirsty vigilantes Some creepypasta-style urban legends Check out the shownotes for sources and more.…

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This Way to the Goatman (Goatman’s Bridge Series) 39:32

2y ago39:32

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Update: Looks like there was a technical glitch when I initially published this episode. It should be fixed now, but let me know if not! One of the most famous urban legends about the Goatman’s Bridge (aka the Old Alton Bridge) has roots in a hidden, unpleasant part of the county’s history. This episode looks at the legend of the Goatman and the hi…

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Carved by Jealousy 16:14

2y ago16:14

16:14

Bloomingrose Mental Hospital receives three new juvenile youths within the span of two weeks: two young men, Lucas, age seventeen, and John, fifteen, and a young lady named Sara at the age of sixteen. Due to the violent nature of their crimes, all...By Storic Media

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The Dover Collision 9:06

2y ago9:06

9:06

A string of mysterious vehicular deaths on Miller Hill Road has captured the attention of the tabloids. Fourteen total cases have been reported within a few months, all of them with matching circumstances. No vehicle malfunction. No sign of...By Storic Media

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I went to Goatman’s Bridge (Goatman’s Bridge Series) 26:21

2y ago26:21

26:21

In December 2021, I visited the Old Alton Bridge, or Goatman’s Bridge. Here’s what it’s like to visit the famously haunted bridge, as well as the history of the bridge itself. CONTENT NOTE: I talk about gun use in this episode (not about people getting shot, but about people shooting guns near the bridge because they’re bored.) If you don’t want to…

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Ghostlight in Saratoga 8:56

2y ago8:56

8:56

After witnessing a mysterious light in the sky, Dr. Balthazar is fixated on uncovering its secrets.By Storic Media

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Devil's Tramping Ground 13:40

2y ago13:40

13:40

A groundskeeper at Bear Creek returns from surveying a new plot of land distraught and convinced that the park is cursed.By Storic Media

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The Trickster and the Goatman (Goatman’s Bridge Series) 28:19

2y ago28:19

28:19

The Old Alton Bridge, or Goatman’s Bridge, is a famously haunted site in north Texas. It has been featured in Buzzfeed Unsolved and Ghost Adventures, and the urban legends about the bridge are well-known in the paranormal world. But in my research, I’ve discovered that everything may not be as it seems at the Old Alton Bridge . . . Highlights inclu…

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Dark Watchers 10:01

2y ago10:01

10:01

Dr. Balthazar meets with a woman in the Santa Lucia Mountains to learn more about an encounter she had with the Dark Watchers.By Storic Media

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I found the owls (Randonautica Series) 35:14

2y ago35:14

35:14

I talk about some of the strangeness and patterns that have emerged during my own randonauting trips. Plus, I tell the story of some freaky fire-related synchronicities that have happened since last week. Highlights include: • Ominous warnings from Randonautica • Lots of owl lawn decorations! • Three fires I’ve encountered since recording the last …

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