Podcast Episodes
EP 53: Jersey Devil and Other Pine Barren Legends
In southern New Jersey, there are reports of a very strange and unique cryptid. This legendary creature is called the Jersey Devil or Leeds Devil and is said to reside in the Pine Barrens where it has been seen periodically over the last 250 years. In this episode, we will discuss the legend of the Jersey Devil and take a look at several other legends surrounding the Pine Barrens of Southern New Jersey.
EP 52: 4 More “Mostly” True Urban Legends
In part 2 of this series, we will be breaking down 4 more popular urban legends and looking at the story element and history that make them "mostly" true. So, hold onto your kidneys. We’re going on another wild ride.
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 48: Curses and Other Hollywood Urban Legends
In this episode, we discuss 5 Hollywood-themed curses and urban legends. We will be looking at James Dean and his cursed Porsche 550 Spyder, Valentino’s cursed ring, The Dark Knight curse, Atuk, a movie script and production that has been associated with the deaths of multiple comedic greats, and the curse of Superman.
EP 47: Ghost in The Machine - The Dodleston Messages
In this episode, we will be discussing The Dodleston Messages. Ken Webster and his girlfriend Debbie had no idea just how weird their life would get when Ken checked out a computer from the school he worked at. They were already experiencing poltergeist activity at the cottage they were renovating but things got really weird when someone started leaving messages on the computer, someone named L.W. from 1521 who wanted to know what they were doing in his house. Join us as we discuss this amazing story and as we join Ken and Debbie’s journey into the past, and maybe even the future.
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: Lady Casterlly’s Lights
What could possibly go wrong when a dead neighbors Christmas lights mysteriously show up on her house?
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 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: My Husband Doesn’t Do Anything
Love is blind and sometimes messy.
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: 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.
EP 29: Spontaneous Human Combustion
In this episode, we will be exploring the phenomenon of Spontaneous Human Combustions. We will discuss some of the nearly 200 cases of people who have mysteriously burst into flames with no apparent cause. We will also share some of the rare cases of people who have survived Spontaneous Human Combustion. Finally, in the post-show, we will look into case similarities and theories.