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Where Our Minds Wander

From the creepy attic's dark corners to the very end of a shadow-filled dirt road, our minds wander towards the odd, supernatural and not easily explained. Pull up a cozy seat and your favorite beverage and delve into our strange but true stories from around the globe and beyond.

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Jan. 8, 2026

193 Hazel Drew and La Fonda on the Plaza

Wes shares the intriguing story of Hazel Drew and why her ghost is said to haunt Sand Lake, NY. Beth shares stories of La Fonda on the Plaza’s haunted halls in Santa Fe, NM. Our Sources: https://litreactor.com/columns/the-str...

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Jan. 1, 2026

192 The Unique (and Often Disturbing) Origins of Nursery Rhymes

Wes and Beth share the surprising and controversial origins of several beloved Nursery Rhymes. Our Sources: www.ripleys.com/stories/the-mysterious-and-dark-origins-of-10-classic-nursery-rhymes www.mentalfloss.com/article/5503...

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Dec. 24, 2025

191 Christmas Ghost Stories

In keeping with the Victorian tradition, Wes and Beth each tell a spine tingling tale from the early 1900s for your gatherings around the fireplace. Story links: https://www.steve-calvert.co.uk/text-dolls-ghost-marion-crawfor...

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Dec. 18, 2025

190 Hans Trapp and Mari Lwyd

Description: Wes tells us all about Hans Trapp, the creepy Christmas cannibalistic scarecrow. Beth shares the tradition of the Mari Lwyd, another Christmas creature. Our Sources: Hans Trapp https://usghostadventures.com/haunt...

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Dec. 11, 2025

189 Rock Lake Mystery

Episode Description: Both Beth and Wes discuss what allegedly lurks beneath the waters of Rock Lake, Wisconsin - an abandoned Aztec City and Rocky the lake serpent. Our Sources: https://hoardmuseum.org/rock-lake-sea-serpent/ ...

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Dec. 4, 2025

188 Princess Caraboo and Hy-Brasil

Beth tells the intriguing tale of Princess Caraboo, who was not who she really seemed. Wes shares the lore of Hy-Brasil, a mythical island off the coast of Ireland. Our Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Princess_Caraboo ...

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Beth Guay

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Wes Guay

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Reviews

Great debut! Can’t wait for more!

"I’m so happy I came across this podcast! I find the hosts to be very engaging and the topics in this first episode really piqued my curiosity while delivering just the right level of spookiness. I …"

rvpmitchell | June 11, 2022

Keeps me engaged

"I love listening to Wes and Beth. They have a great rapport together, do not sound scripted and are just FUN to listen to. The stories keep me looking for more. In the car I look for ways for my m…"

Jesser Hennessy | July 12, 2022

Keeps me engaged

Jesser Hennessy | July 12, 2022

Luv you guys.

"Rapidly becoming one of my favorite podcast. Cannot wait for more episodes to come out . Keep them coming."

Tricia | July 12, 2022

Monsters and black cats!

"Very interesting. Well prepared and presented. One of our children introduced us to this podcast and we are really glad they did!"

Carl | July 23, 2022

Awesome podcast

"Man, what a find ! I heard this podcast name on Jim Herald’s campfire podcast. It is such a wonderful interesting find! Keep them coming!"

Joesgot4 | Sept. 3, 2022

Good one

"This show is so captivating, it keeps me interested and thinking about the weird things presented . One of my favorites for sure. The host and hostess are personable snd laid back ."

Hope Battaglia | Sept. 25, 2022

What a good podcast. Really keeps your interest

"I recently found this podcast and it is one of my favorites . The hosts are funny and personable . There is a variety of topics of strange and paranormal and oddities . I like the way Wes and Beth in…"

onlifeshighway | Oct. 8, 2022

Cool Podcast

"I love this Podcast. It's just the right length to listen to when I'm driving to work or listening before bedtime."

Samantha Porter | Jan. 28, 2023

Our new favorite podcast

"We heard about them on Jim Harold's Campfire. Wes and Beth rock. My Favorite new podcast"

Kim J | Jan. 30, 2023

Another Great Podcast added to my Favorites.

"Beth and Wes have great chemistry and they are fun to listen to and have cool topics"

Scott Timmons | Feb. 1, 2023

New listener

"I started to listening to podcast and recently found where our minds wander. I really like listening to Wes and Beth's topics"

Andy brunell | Feb. 4, 2023

Great podcast

"Great stories and fun to listen too."

KD | Feb. 7, 2023

Beth and Wes make laugh and have interesting stories

"I usually listen to them just before bed or in the car on way to work. Love all the interesting topics they cover Thanks Beth and Wes. Laura"

Laura | Feb. 9, 2023

Cool stories

"Fun to listen to."

Stuart | May 29, 2023

Listening to them on my commute to work

"Keeps me entertained while commuting to work."

JoshuaGreene@Gmail.com | June 7, 2023

Keeps me entertained while I'm driving across country

"I'm a long haul trucker and they are one of my favorites to listen too."

Rick | June 30, 2023

Great episode

"I love your podcast and don’t ever stop. I work every other weekend and the Thursday release works well for me. I really enjoy your back and forth (especially tonight- 7/10). I reminds me of how my w…"

Weeble87 | July 11, 2025

Found through Jim Harold’s Campfire!!

"Can’t wait to dive in and binge episodes from the beginning."

HRaeCapRod | Aug. 6, 2023

Love the podcast

"Just recently found your podcast and just love it keep up the great work"

daddy0425 | Nov. 10, 2023

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"Found out about you on Jim’s Campfire, I really enjoy this podcast!"

PoesyGirl | Oct. 12, 2023

Excellent!

"Well done."

DJ Funkmaster | Nov. 12, 2023

We LOVE you guys!

"We both listen to you during our daily commutes to work. Love to talk about the episode when we get home and settle in.. Keep those episodes coming!"

The Lamberts | Feb. 15, 2025

Excellent Show Highly reccomend

"well done"

pops | Feb. 15, 2025

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Where Our Minds Wander

Recent Episodes

193 Hazel Drew and La Fonda on the Plaza

192 The Unique (and Often Disturbing) Origins of Nursery Rhymes

191 Christmas Ghost Stories

190 Hans Trapp and Mari Lwyd

189 Rock Lake Mystery

188 Princess Caraboo and Hy-Brasil

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About the Hosts

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