Podcast Episodes
EP 08: The Hollow Earth Theory
In this episode we will take a deep dive directly into the center of the Earth and discuss The Hollow Earth Theory and how it may play a role in the paranormal and the unusual. To do this we will discuss the history and science behind the theory, and highlight the stories of Olaf Jansen and Admiral Richard E. Byrd who have both claimed to have journeyed to the center of the Earth. If ture, their experiences shed a lot of insight into UFOs, cryptids, lost civilizations, and government conspiracy.
EP 07: Spooks and Spirits in The Heartland
In this episode we are joined by Jeremy. Jeremy is a local paranormal investigator and has had the opportunity to investigate many of Central Illinois most haunted locations. We discuss the process of paranormal investigating, his investigations, and some of the many Central Illinois paranormal hotspots including Lincoln Library, Lincoln College, Greenwood Cemetery, and Millikin University.
EP 06: The Little Folk of The Woods
Stories of leprechauns, fairies, brownies, gnomes, trolls, pixies, and goblins have intrigued people for centuries. With most of these stories originating in Europe some might assume that North America is barren to these tales. Does North America have stories of little folk?
EP 05: A Double Feature of The Bizarre
Decatur, Illinois is home to two haunted theaters, The Avon, and The Lincoln. Join us as we explore their history and their hauntings.
EP 04: Bruce
“A few minutes went by and the loudest bang I have ever heard shook the whole cabin. I immediately jumped out of my bunk and was standing in the middle of the small 10 foot wide cabin. The entire cabin began to shake. Back and forth violently. It was so much movement it shook Chris out of his bunk and onto the floor. It seemed like forever that the cabin was shaking. It was so violent that one of the 2x4 rafters snapped and a 2x4 fell to the floor. My only thought was that whatever this thing is, it’s coming through the wall.”
EP 03: The Mad Gasser of Mattoon
In September 1944, as summer faded into fall, there was a series of terrifying attacks in Mattoon where over two dozen ordinary citizens became victims to noxious gas attacks in their own homes. All victims reported strange odors and strange symptoms such as nausea and temporary paralysis. Citizens were gripped in fear. Was it Nazis, was it a crazed lunatic, was it a phantom, or was it as psychologists suggest mass hysteria?
EP 02: The Mysterious and Massive Thunderbirds of the Midwest
In this episode we discuss the legend and lore of the Thunderbird. We share Native American tradition, dive into witness accounts, examine the Marlon Lowe abduction, and consider possible culprits.
EP 01: The Birth Pod
In this episode, Eric and Jessica Carrier, the hosts of The Prairieland Paranormal Podcast introduce the podcast, discuss the format, and share some of their own paranormal experiences.