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July 18, 2024

116: Frank Lenz and the 1957 Egg-Shaped UFOs

Send us a Text Message. Beth explains the mysterious disappearance of 19th century cyclist Frank Lenz. Wes outlines the many egg-shaped UFO sightings of 1957. https://science.howstuffworks.com/space/aliens-ufos/rb-47-ufo.htm ...

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July 11, 2024

115: Rat Catchers and the Curse of the Omen

Send us a Text Message. Beth delves into the life of Jack Black: the Victorian Rat Catcher. Wes shares the infamous curse of 1976's "The Omen" movie. https://goodnature.co/blogs/news/the-surprising-history-and-legacy-of-the-v...

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July 4, 2024

114: Wood Island Lighthouse and Old Slippery Skin

Send us a Text Message. Beth shares the history and haunts of a Maine lighthouse. Wes shares the tale of Vermont's bear-like cryptid. https://mainelighthousemuseum.com/wood-island-lighthouse.html www.nelights.com/blog/haunted...

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June 27, 2024

113: The Exorcist Curse and Momo the Missouri Monster

Send us a Text Message. Beth asks the question, "Was the Exorcist movie really cursed?" as she delves into the 51 year old rumor that bad things happened on set for a reason. Wes looks at Momo, the Missouri monster, …

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June 20, 2024

112: Two Remarkable Reincarnations and The Alfred Loewenstein Mystery

Send us a Text Message. Beth talks about two children with remarkable past lives - Joey Verwey and Shanti Devi. Wes talks about the strange disappearance of Alfred Loewenstein, the world's third wealthiest man. www.higherpers...

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June 13, 2024

111: The Integratron and Elvira’s Haunted House

Send us a Text Message. Beth visits the Mojave Desert's coolest time machine inspired by a visit from an alien. Wes visits Briarcliff, the haunted former home of Elvira, Mistress of the Dark. www.nytimes.com/interactive/2014...

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June 6, 2024

110: Mongolian Death Worm and The Wampus Cat

Send us a Text Message. Beth tries not to squirm as she talks about the Mongolian Death Worm, an elusive, acid-spitting cryptid. Wes delves into the dozens of Wampus Cat sightings; another cryptid with supernatural abilities....

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May 30, 2024

109: A Medieval Space Bonnet and the Pig War

Send us a Text Message. Beth explains the legends (and some truths) surrounding the infamous University of Edinburgh's graduation tradition. Wes explains how the US and Britain almost went to war over one little pig. Our epis...

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May 23, 2024

108: The Lady in Black and Wild West Hygiene

Send us a Text Message. Beth shares the tale of Rosina Despard, the 19 year old girl who investigated a haunting in her own house in the 1880s. Wes takes a look at how the Wild West really was. Beyond: …

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May 16, 2024

107: Randolph County Infirmary and the Hartford Circus Fire

Send us a Text Message. Beth discusses the haunted Randolph County Infirmary and former asylum in Indiana. Wes takes a look back at the devastating 1944 Circus Fire in Connecticut. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hartford_circ...

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May 9, 2024

106: The Utsuro Bune and the Moon-Eyed People

Send us a Text Message. Beth shares the legend of the Utsuro Bune, a strange "ship" seen off the coast of Japan in 1803 that many say was a UFO. Wes shares the legend of the Moon-Eyed People of Appalachia. …

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May 2, 2024

105: The Monte Cristo Homestead and The Hat Man

Send us a Text Message. Beth heads to the most haunted home in Australia, discussing the numerous stories of ghostly encounters. Wes faces the terrifying Hat Man and the many theories as to who (or what) he is. Show Notes: …

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April 25, 2024

104: The Iceman and Chislehurst Hotel

Send us a Text Message. Beth looks at Otzi the Iceman, a fascinating 5000 year old mummy who continues to reveal amazing things- possibly even a curse. Wes checks into the haunted Chislehurst Hotel, a system of tunnels used d...

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April 18, 2024

103: Louis Le Prince Mystery and the Loveland Frogman

Send us a Text Message. Beth discusses the unsolved disappearance of the motion picture inventor. Wes encounters cryptid cousins- the Loveland Frogman and Lizard Man. blog.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/louis-le-prince-created-...

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April 11, 2024

102: Fresno Nightcrawlers and Serpent Mound

Send us a Text Message. Wes tackles a wacky cryptid - the Fresno Nightcrawler! Beth explores the mystery surrounding Serpent Mound, an ancient astronomical site in Ohio. https://allthatsinteresting.com/fresno-nightcrawler ht...

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April 7, 2024

Special Announcement about Episode 101 (Supernatural Lake Tahoe Part …

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April 4, 2024

101: 100th Anniversary: Supernatural Lake Tahoe (Part 2)

Send us a Text Message. Wes and Beth continue with the supernatural happenings around Lake Tahoe including bigfoot and UFO sightings. www.tahoedailytribune.com/news/mother-and-daughter-describe-tahoe-ufo-sighting/ www.express...

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March 28, 2024

100: 100th Anniversary: Supernatural Lake Tahoe (Part 1)

Send us a Text Message. Wes and Beth celebrate 100 episodes by diving into the supernatural happenings in Lake Tahoe. www.fs.usda.gov/detail/ltbmu/learning/?cid=stelprdb5109570 https://visitlaketahoe.com/attractions/a-brief-h...

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March 21, 2024

99: The Kentucky Green Goblins and the Wild Goose

Send us a Text Message. Wes tells the story behind the Kelly-Hopkinsville alien encounter from 1955, when several "goblins" attacked the Sutton family farm. Beth tells the story of actor John Wayne's former yacht, now rumore...

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March 14, 2024

98: Malahide Castle and the Mogollon Rim

Send us a Text Message. Beth discusses Ireland's haunted Malahide Castle's several spirits who are believed to still reside within its walls. Wes discusses Arizona's scenic Mogollon Rim, an area known for Bigfoot sightings a...

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March 7, 2024

97: Shug Monkey and the Black Shuck Plus Bodies Found in Everyday Obj…

Send us a Text Message. Wes dives into the tales of some strange Suffolk County creatures and Beth tells about human remains discovered inside two everyday objects. www.suffolklive.com/news/suffolk-news/shug-monkey-sightings-...

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Feb. 29, 2024

96: The Hum and The Rougham Mirage

Send us a Text Message. Beth looks into the worldwide Hum- an unexplained noise that's been heard for decades. Wes wanders through a Suffolk, England town where a manor house is said to appear and disappear. www.theguardian.c...

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Feb. 22, 2024

95: Mary Doefour and the Lumber Baron Inn

Send us a Text Message. Who was Mary Doefour? Beth shares the mystery surrounding one woman's unknown identity. Wes takes us to a 134 year old mansion that may be the most haunted spot in Denver. Sources Used: Beth http://anc...

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Feb. 15, 2024

94: Dr. Samuel Augustus Aykroyd and The Ningen

Send us a Text Message. Beth looks at how the Aykroyd family's history in the paranormal influenced one very famous movie. Wes dives into the frigid waters off Antarctica and the encounters with a rather scary cryptid. Our ...

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