Podcast Episodes
EP 51: 4 “Mostly” True Urban Legends
So as it turns out, a lot of urban legends are "mostly" true. In part 1 of this series, we will break down 4 popular urban legends and look at the story elements and history that make them "mostly" true. So, check your back seat and join us for a wild ride.
EP 45: School Spirits 2
In this episode, we are staying in Illinois and delving into part two of our school spirits series. We’re going to be discussing hauntings at Illinois State University, Illinois College, and Illinois Wesleyan University. So sit back and get ready for some ghost stories.
EP 42: “Smee” by A.M. Burrage
In this episode, we will be sharing “Smee”, a classic Victorian Christmas horror story. “Smee” was written by A.M. Burrage and published in 1931 as part of a collection in the book “Someone in the Room”.
The story takes place on Christmas Eve and is a story within a story of twelve friends playing a hide-and-seek type game inside a huge dark house when suddenly a mysterious thirteenth player begins to play.
Prairieland Paranormal Terror-byte: The Tall Static Woman
I was watching some tv when the signal went out and the tv went to static. Though, the static didn’t stay on the tv. It seemed to be escaping the tv engulfing me [and] trancing me…
EP 40: The Missing 411 Phenomenon
In this episode, we will be discussing the Missing 411 phenomenon. Are people disappearing in the woods at an unusual or alarming rate? Yes, according to David Paulides, the mastermind behind the Missing 411 phenomenon. Join us as we delve into the phenomenon as a whole, analyze profile points, discuss cases, explore some of the controversies, and take a detailed look at proposed theories. Is this a real phenomenon or as some believe nothing more than a well-orchestrated but profitable non-phenomenon? Are there paranormal entities or cryptids involved? Why does this phenomena match so well with fairy folklore? Join us as we discuss this and so much more.
Prairieland Paranormal Terror-byte: The Room
Joe worked as a police officer for 32 years and never had anything he would call a “paranormal” experience. That is until his third to last shift before retiring in 2018. When he and another officer encountered a very strange room.
EP 39: Dream Worlds
In this episode, we are going to be discussing dreams. Dreams are stories and images generated in our minds while we sleep. Stories that can be entertaining, fun, romantic, disturbing, frightening, and even sometimes bizarre, and while dreaming is a universal event there still remains a lot of mystery surrounding it. Do you remember your dreams? Can you control your dreams? Do you dream in color or black and white? Do you have recurring dreams about toilets, falling, being naked, or losing teeth? Can our dreams take us to other dimensions or provide us with inspiration? These are some of the questions we will be exploring in this episode.
EP 38: Demons Among Us with MR Gorga
In this episode, we will be talking to author MR Gorga about his Amazon #1 Bestseller book Demons Among Us. We will be discussing demons, demonic possession, encounters with black spirits, terrifying nighttime visitations, the true character of lucifer, and how these dark forces influence the world around us. Are you at risk?
Prairieland Paranormal Terror-byte: Terry Was A Monster
Death-row is full of monsters, but sometimes justice is served by…a bigger monster.
Prairieland Paranormal Terror-byte: The Runner
Working in a gym should be fun. That is unless you’re being stalked by someone who died there.
Prairieland Paranormal Terror-byte: “Screaming Lizzie” a Chicago Urban Legend
Poor Lizzie’s life was snuffed out but does her ghost still haunt the corner of Lincoln and Carmen Avenue in Chicago?
Prairieland Paranormal Terror-byte: The Problem With My New Tanning Regime
Tanning is supposed to be good for you…right? The Problem With My New Tanning Regime is written and provided by Reddit user u/jbuchana.
EP 32: Serpents, Rainbows, and Zombie Cucumbers
In this episode, we will be exploring the folklore, legend, and science of real-life zombies. The zombie myth is alive and well in Haitian folklore where shamen and voodoo sorcerers, known as bokor, bewitch the undead and use them as free labor or to carry out nefarious tasks. But is this life reanimated or forced servitude under drug addiction? We’ll discuss the story of Clairvius Narcisse, a man who claimed to be a real-life zombie, detail the process of zombification, and analyze the research of Wade Davis who claimed to have cracked the zombie drug code.
Prairieland Paranormal Terror-byte: The Ride
Unexpected travel delays can be…deadly. The Ride is provided by Reddit user u/AlexHix19.
The 27 Club
Is there a statistically significant increase in the deaths of popular musicians, artists, actors, and athletes at the age of 27? Is this a real phenomenon, conspiracy, synchronicity, or nothing more than a modern myth? In this episode, we will attempt to use science and statistics to answer these questions and shed some light on a club that no one wants to be a part of.
Prairieland Paranormal Terror-byte: Please Be Quiet
Meeting your grandmother for the first time should be joyous…should be. Please Be Quiet is written and provided by Reddit user cheekypuns.
EP 30: The Immortals: Vampire History and Legend
In this episode, we'll have a bloody good time discussing vampire history and folklore. We’ll go all the way back to the Greek myth of Ambrogio and Selen, to explore vampire origins, we'll discuss the Vampire of New Orleans, Jacques St. Germain, and the incredible story of Mercy Brown. Oh, and we’ll also help you get your vampire hunting kits up to date.
Prairieland Paranormal Terror-byte: My Girlfriend Talks in Her Sleep
What happens when your normally quiet and loving girlfriend starts talking in her sleep? Find out in this short story by Reddit user ervanlerpton.
EP 27: Near-Death…The Science
In this episode, we will be joined by Dr. Donald Molnar. Donald is a paranormal investigator and practicing internal medicine doctor. Along with paranormal investigating, he is interested in near-death experiences and the existence of the afterlife. With his science and medical background, he utilizes a hybrid model for researching the paranormal combining knowledge of academic parapsychology with ghost investigating. With this approach, his goal is to try to combine the best of both academic and non-academic methods of understanding what happens to our souls or consciousnesses after we die. Join us as we discuss deathbed visions, after-death communication, and the 12 steps of an NDE.