Best Local Cryptids Podcasts (2025)

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WWII Nazi Experiments PT 4: Poisons, Infection, & Chemical Weapons 1:09:34

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Hello Poison Friends! Let's talk poison experiments done by Nazi's during WWII. Alkaloid poisons, corrosive poisons like phenol, and flammable substances used in incendiary weapons like phosphorus. Mustard and Phosgene gas were also experimented with as were various methods of euthanasia. Many of those experimented on them died or were left with pe…

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Trees of Christmas Past 54:33

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🎄 In this in(tree)guing episode, we explore an abandoned Christmas tree farm in Oregon that found new life thanks to Mark Rohlfs, of Santa and Sons. What began as an overgrown, forgotten land became a source of “Natural Noble Firs”, prized for their rustic, unshaped look. Customers embraced the wild aesthetic, while unused boughs were turned into w…

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Episode 14- The King of Beaver Island: Murder, Metal Plates, and a Tin Crown 34:05

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Four tipsy hosts and one special guest unpack the strange true story of James Strang: a 19th‑century Mormon convert who claimed to have discovered metal plates, proclaimed himself King of Beaver Island, held a tin‑crowned coronation, and led a theocratic community. The episode covers Strang’s rise, conflicts with local fishermen over land and polyg…

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Missing in Wenatchee: The Decker Sisters Case 51:48

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In late May 2025, three young sisters—Paityn Decker (9), Evelyn Decker (8), and Olivia Decker (5)—disappeared during a scheduled visit with their father, Travis Caleb Decker. Days later, their bodies were discovered in a wooded area near Rock Island Campground in the Cascade Mountains. Investigators uncovered forensic evidence, including DNA, linki…

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Episode 13- Drunk at Aztalan Part 2: Rock Lake’s Hidden Pyramids and ‘Rocky’ 20:45

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In this rambunctious two‑part episode the hosts dig into Wisconsin’s Aztalan mounds, exploring connections to Cahokia, reports of underwater and underground pyramid‑like structures at Rock Lake, and local sightings of a 20‑foot serpent nicknamed “Rocky.” Between spirited banter and drinks, they touch on ancient trade (copper from Keweenaw), strange…

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Nazi Experiments Pt. 3: Malaria, Epidemic Jaundice, and Typhus Experiments. 1:08:37

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Hello Poison Friends! We are carrying on with our series on Human experimentation during WWII and we are still discussing that done by Nazi doctors and the like. This episode is specifically on the diseases that were intentionally spread to prisoners and experimental subjects being kept at concentration camps, mainly Dachau, Sachsenhausen, Natzweil…

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Creepy People Chronicles: Cryptids & Wake-Up Calls 41:50

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In this listener story episode, Judi sends an update from Creepy People Chronicles: Mediums & Mischievous Spirits! Featuring the Delaney House, the symbolism behind her oracle card reading, and a fateful house fire that led her entire household to become volunteer firefighters. We also hear from Clint in Canada about a possible Halloween-night cryp…

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Episode 12- Drunk at Aztalan Part 1: Mounds, Shells, & Mississippian Mysteries 22:01

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On this rambunctious episode of Ope, What You Think?, the hosts — drunk and irreverent — visit Aztalan, Wisconsin to explore its mysterious mounds, burial finds, and surprising Gulf Coast shell artifacts. They discuss mound types, a young woman’s wrapped burial with shell belts, connections to the Mississippian culture and Cahokia, and theories abo…

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Labubu Adventures - Unboxing Joy 46:32

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Could a quirky collectible convert skeptics into stans? Since Cassie couldn’t join our full episode Haunted Dolls and the Labubu Curse, she put together a bonus episode of her very own! We found ourselves unexpectedly enchanted by the whimsical world of Labubu. Initially, the cultural phenomena seemed like just another eye-roll-inducing trend, but …

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Episode 11- Eagle River UFO: The Day Aliens Served Breakfast 20:13

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On this episode the hosts, over beers and banter, examine the 1961 Eagle River, Wisconsin sighting where farmer Joe Simonton said three Italian-looking humanoids emerged from a shiny craft, asked for water, and gave him four strange, tasteless pancakes. The U.S. Air Force investigated the report for Project Blue Book, confiscated the pancakes (now …

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Human Experimentation in Nazi Germany: Altitude, Freezing, and Seawater Tests. 1:21:22

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Hello Poison Friends! We are back with more horrible acts committed by Nazis in WWII. The focus for this episode is a series of experiments done mainly at Dachau, as far as we know from records that were recovered, and they centered around proposals put forth by the Air Force and Navy in Nazi Germany at that time. I will also go over some of the do…

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Two Professors and a Ghost -- #1 24:26

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In our inaugural podcast a local professional (who opted to stay anonymous) in the paranormal field will discuss technologies and techniques utilized in paranormal investigations and highlight some of his experiences. Topics include: differences between digital and traditional (analog) photography and orbs, and what might cause false positives. Dis…

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Interview 4- Tomahawk Man‑Bat: The Night Two Gargoyles Took Flight 38:11

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In this special cigar-and-beer episode recorded live from the Pecatonica clubhouse, Tom Quinn recounts a chilling Tomahawk, Wisconsin sighting: two large winged humanoids fought above a riverside concert, sending crowds into a panic and one swooping low enough to brush the hosts before rocketing skyward. Josh, Tyler, and Isaac discuss local cryptid…

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Susan Cox Powell Part 2 – Fire & Fallout 54:41

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Two years after Susan Cox Powell vanished, tragedy struck again. During a court-ordered supervised visit in Graham, Washington, her husband Josh Powell locked a social worker out, attacked his sons Charlie and Braden, and ignited the house in a fire that shocked the nation. In Part 2 we piece together the aftermath—the frantic 911 call, the investi…

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Beyond the Cards: Art, Tarot, and Liminal Spaces 1:00:01

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Join us for an engaging exploration of art and tarot with our guest, David, of Whiskey Terra Foxtrot. David offers insights into his creative process as he works on designing a hand-drawn Kickstarter tarot deck. “The Liminal Deck is a traditional 78-card tarot deck with a non-traditional construction. De-gendered and de-saturated, drawing on vaguel…

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Episode 10- Half-Ton from the Sky: The 1977 Council Bluffs Melt 25:35

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In December 1977 a glowing red object descended over a park in Council Bluffs, Iowa, igniting a grass fire and leaving behind a heavy, cooling slab of unusual metal that formed blue crystals as it solidified. Firefighters and police recovered the half-ton alloy, which was later analyzed by researchers including Jacques Vallée and Dr. Gary Nolan; ma…

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Interview 3- The Boys Talk About UFOs 39:45

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Four friends on a beer-fueled Midwest podcast trade wild UFO and strange-light stories — from a grandma spotting a classic silver flying saucer to mysterious hillsides lit with no source and orange orbs streaking into the sky. The episode mixes humor, family memories, and conspiracy banter as they debate extraterrestrial, extra-dimensional, and met…

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The Disappearance of Susan Cox Powell – Vanishing Point 46:23

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When 28-year-old Susan Cox Powell vanished from her West Valley City, Utah, home in December 2009, her purse, phone, and keys suspiciously remained—and her husband’s story didn’t add up. In part 1 we trace the chilling trail of red flags Susan left behind: a secret will, haunting journal entries, and an eerie home video “in case something happens.”…

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Episode 9- The Van Meter Visitor: Iowa’s Glowing-Horned Pterosaur Mystery 16:37

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In 1903 the small town of Van Meter, Iowa, was terrorized by reports of a nine-foot, winged creature with leathery wings and a glowing horn that landed on rooftops, broke into buildings, emitted a foul stench, and resisted gunfire. Locals formed a posse, tracked the beast to an abandoned mine, and sealed the entrance after the sightings continued f…

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The Idaho Murders Pt. 3 2:06:45

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Send us a text In the final part of our Idaho 4 series, we’re breaking down how investigators pieced it all together, from that single DNA match to the digital trail that led cops straight to the idiot killer's door. We’ll talk about the wild turn toward a plea deal, the absolutely gut-wrenching victim impact statements, and the moments that still …

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WWII Human Experimentation PT1: The Toxic Pseudoscience of Eugenics 1:11:14

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Hello Poison Friends! We are starting a series of sorts concerning the human experimentation that took place during WWII within the prison/concentrations camps of Nazi Germany and at Unit 731 in Japan. Before we jump into the details of these experiments, however, I think we need to go over the major philosophy that drove the atrocities of the Holo…

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The Cannibal at the North End of the World: Baxbakwalanuksiwe’ 43:20

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This week, we venture deep into the mist-shrouded Pacific Northwest to unearth one of the region’s most haunting legends in Kwakwaka’wakw folklore — the story of Baxbakwalanuksiwe’, the Man-Eater at the North End of the World. Once banned by colonial authorities and nearly lost to time, the Hamat’sa, or “Cannibal Dance,” is a ceremonial initiation …

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Episode 8- Haunted Freighter: The Ghosts of the William A. Irvin 23:19

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On this episode the hosts banter over snacks and drinks before diving into Duluth, Minnesota’s moored freighter the SS William A. Irvin. They explore the ship’s history as a flagship of U.S. Steel, a fatal 1964 boiler-room explosion, and local reports of shadowy figures, chains, and a ghostly child. The crew debates natural explanations versus the …

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Ed and Lorraine Warren: The Hauntings, Conspiracies, and Controversies. 1:27:00

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Hello Poison Friends! It was still Spooky Season while I was researching for this episode, so we are still on this spooky stuff! This week, I want to talk about a controversial couple who claimed to be self taught demonologists and paranormal experts. Ed and Lorraine Warren are famous for investigating such hauntings as those seen in the Conjuring …

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Interview 2- Will's Ouija Adventure— Let's Take a Trip to Nebraska 20:27

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In this short episode the Midwest Paranormal Podcast hosts Tyler, Isaac, Jason, and Josh interview Will Jackson from Nebraska. Will shares chilling stories including a Ouija board session that spelled out an unknown brother's name, a ghostly white horse and cowboy seen at the bottom of his driveway, and other eerie encounters. The conversation mixe…

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The Unsolved Murders of the Evangelista Family 18:01

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Happy Halloween! We have a trick AND a treat for you with this Truly Twisted bonus! On the evening of July 3rd, 1929 the Evangelista family was brutally murdered, but by who? This week we delve into the strange beliefs of Benny Evangelista, the baffling details of the crime, and the lasting fear and legend that the St. Aubin Street Massacre left be…

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Spooky Tales From Traditions: The Ghost Of Ruth Ann Musick And Other Local West Virginia Lore (Halloween Spooktacular 2025) 42:13

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On this episode of Mothboys, the boys conclude the 2025 Halloween Spooktacular by retelling creepy TRUE stories from the zine Mothboy Mike compiled with the Folklife Center. THIS EPISODE HAS IT ALL....smoking ghosts, alcoholic roosters, people lighting themselves on fire, and a combination fish/deer that eats bears and humans. Truly the perfect spo…

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The Bosak Humanoid (Halloween Spooktacular 2025) 39:15

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On this episode of Mothboys, the boys continue the 2025 Halloween Spooktacular by discussing The Bosak Humanoid, an unfortunate, yet scary cow-humanoid entity. Somehow they do not make a Bosak/Borat reference, but still this episode is VERY Halloween and VERY Spooktacular, so please enjoy! Follow along on our moth-journey on Instagram at @mothboysp…

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Episode 7- Ghosts in my room at The Pfister: Pfister, I Hardly Knew Her 20:05

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On this episode the hosts drink to Milwaukee and dive into the spooky history of the Pfister Hotel, a lavish Victorian landmark said to be haunted by its founder, Charles Pfister. They share reports of apparitions, disembodied voices, moving furniture, and electrical oddities — including anecdotes from professional baseball players who refused to s…

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Shrunken Heads & Shipwrecks: More of Marsh’s Free Museum 41:36

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We’re kicking off Hallo-week with an extra creepy bonus for episode 204: The Bizarre Tale of Jake the Alligator Man. We’ll see you later this week for another spooky episode! 🎃 Back at Marsh’s Free Museum in Long Beach, Washington, we dive into more of the odd treasures this roadside attraction has to offer. We’ll also explore the history behind th…

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The Seaford Poltergeist (Halloween Spooktacular 2025) 46:59

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On this episode of Mothboys, the boys finally decided that the last week of October was the perfect time to start the 2025 Halloween Spooktacular. On the first of THREE new episodes this week, they discuss The Seaford Poltergeist, an angry spirit that loves flipping bottles. We also discuss Matt's new living situation for the month of October and w…

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The Candy Man: A Halloween Poisoning. 48:12

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Hello Poison Friends! We are less than a week away from Halloween and I did not want to miss a chance to talk about an old urban legend dealing with trick or treaters being poisoned via the candy they collect. Stories of varying characters and settings, but the same plot, have traveled around and have caused a lot of fear among parents and children…

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Episode 6- Vikings in Minnesota? The Kensington Runestone Mystery 16:20

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On this episode of Ope What You Think, the hosts dive into the legend of the Kensington Runestone — a 200-pound slab reportedly unearthed in 1898 that claims a group of Vikings reached Minnesota centuries ago. They discuss the runes, archaeological debates over authenticity, other Midwestern runestones, and share beer-fueled banter while weighing w…

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Salem’s Gallows & Grace: The Delaney Murder & Rachel Belden Brooks 1:07:58

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Salem, Oregon has always been a city of secrets—but few run as deep as those hidden within the Delaney-Edwards House. Before this graceful landmark hosted seances and afternoon tea, it was the stage for greed, betrayal, and one of the most shocking crimes in Oregon’s early history. When wealthy settler Daniel Delaney Sr. was gunned down just outsid…

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The Idaho Murders Pt. 2 1:34:59

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Send us a text In this episode, we’re diving into the nightmarish events of that November night in Moscow, Idaho, piecing together the timeline as told by the surviving roommates and reconstructed by investigators. We’ll walk through what was seen, heard, and discovered in those early morning hours, separating rumor from the truth. What really happ…

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Vampires Pt. 2: Vlad Dracula + More Local Legends 1:00:03

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Hello Poison Friends! Lets talk more vampires! This episode we need to discuss the fictional Count Dracula's namesake, Vlad III or Vlad Dracula, who is also known as Vlad the Impaler. I am going to go ahead and include a trigger warning here for some violence and gory details, but I am including timestamps here for those who want the history while …

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Creepy People Chronicles: Mediums & Mischievous Spirits 50:37

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On this episode of PNW Haunts and Homicides, we explore the creepy world of the paranormal and true crime in the Pacific Northwest. Join us as we share listener tales, including a mysterious message received by mediums at the Delaney House. Then a Ghosts of the Grand paranormal investigator reveals a mischievous spirit known for manipulating temper…

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Episode 5- Shakers: Haunted Cigars & Brothel Secrets 17:05

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In this episode the hosts explore Shakers, a former 1894 brothel turned cigar bar in Milwaukee, tracing its Prohibition-era ties to the Capone network, grisly murders, and rumors of teenage prostitutes and trapdoors used for trafficking. They describe eerie reports from upstairs rooms (including a spirit called Molly), a menacing, active basement w…

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Vampires! History + Influences Pt1: Countess Elizabeth Báthory. 1:14:55

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Hello Poison Friends! We are still on our spooky kick for the season here and I want to discuss the history behind vampires. We have mentioned some vampire scares here before when discussing tuberculosis, because the disease did carry some superstition behind it in some parts of the world. However, the idea of undead or spiritual entities eating hu…

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Episode 4- Haunted on State Street: The Orpheum Ghost Stories 15:48

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Ghosts of the Delaney House 1:05:46

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Appalachia: Spooky Flora, Superstitions, and Cryptids. 1:30:41

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Hello Poison Friends! We are bringing you all more spooky season episodes! This one features good ole Appalachia and its spooky history and folklore. This is a huge area involving the Blue Ridge Mountains, Smoky Mountains, Allegheny Mountains, etc. The North, Central, and South Appalachians for ease, here, as it runs through thirteen states technic…

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The Idaho Murders Pt. 1 1:22:23

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Send us a text In part one of our deep dive into the Idaho murders, we focus on the four beautiful souls whose lives were selfishly taken. We go over who they were, their lives, and the bonds that tied them together. We also introduce the bitch boy killer, Bryan Kohberger, and the red flags he left scattered all over the place. Listen as we trace u…

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Normandale Park Shooting: Pt. 2 – Two Tales of One City 47:15

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This episode is about aftermath — the people left behind, the communities left reeling, grief compounded, and resilience tested. The story of Normandale Park didn’t end when the shots stopped. In Part 2, we trace Benjamin Jeffrey Smith’s arrest, eventual guilty plea, and sentencing — alongside the devastating loss of Deg, whose death was later rule…

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Episode 3- Beast of Bray Road: Wisconsin’s Werewolf That Haunts the Night 20:08

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Join the hosts as they recount the eerie legend of the Beast of Bray Road — a six- to seven-foot, dog-headed, bipedal creature reported around Elkhorn, Wisconsin. From the first sighting in 1936 to a wave of reports in the 1980s–90s, witness accounts describe glowing eyes, carcass-eating behavior, and scratched cars that sparked national attention …

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Cursed: History and Lands 1:07:42

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Hey, Poison Friends! It is Spooky Season! So let's celebrate with some spookier content, shall we? No trigger warnings this episode for gore or violence or anything too scary. Should any of our episodes this season involve such content, I will say so here in the notes! Today, I want to walk you through a history of curses and provide some examples …

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Interview 1- STUDIO 301: Ghosts, Ghouls, and... Bodies? 41:02

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Join our hosts as they do an onsite interview with Greg and Des at Studio 301 in Portage, WI! This historic downtown building may be hiding some crazy secrets. Is the location haunted? Are there bodies hidden there? Did the hosts have too many drinks? Catch Ope, Whatchya Think?By spaffordcreekproductions

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Episode 2- Paulding Light: Ghost Orb of Michigan's UP 20:51

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On this episode the hosts introduce the show with a cold open and dive into Jason’s first-hand account of the Paulding Light in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. They describe the glowing orb seen near a logging road—its changing colors, size, and occasional electrical effects—and explain how it’s been reported since the 1960s. The conversation covers lo…

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The Normandale Park Shooting: Pt. 1 39:47

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If you live in the Pacific Northwest, you probably remember the headlines: a night of activism in Portland’s Normandale Park ended in gunfire. On February 19, 2022, the Normandale Park shooting shocked Portland and the nation. Benjamin Jeffrey Smith opened fire on racial justice demonstrators, killing June “T-Rex” Knightly and leaving another known…

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Arboviruses Pt2: Mosquitoes and Malaria 1:08:33

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Hey Poison Friends! I know I promised a lot for this one episode, including West Nile, Zika, EEE, and Malaria. The truth is, malaria is just a huge topic on its own and instead of keeping you all here for hours at one time, we are discussing malaria in all of its old and new world glory, so to speak. I will be adding an extra bonus on our Patreon l…