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Here is our live Halloween special from Weston, West Virginia where we visited the very haunted Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum.
The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, North America's largest hand-cut stone masonry building, stands as a Gothic monument to both healing and horror in West Virginia.
Built in 1858 following Thomas Kirkbride's revolutionary design principles, which emphasized therapeutic sunlight and fresh air through its 900 windows, the asylum initially provided excellent care, complete with its own farm and dairy to ensure quality food for patients.
The early period was so positive that one patient described it as "heaven," not a "nut house." However, the Civil War marked a dramatic turning point, as the asylum was converted into Camp Tyler and its construction funds were seized by Union soldiers.
What followed was a descent into overcrowding and controversy, with the facility housing 2,500 patients despite being designed for just 250. The situation worsened with Dr. Walter Freeman's infamous $25 lobotomies, performed as theatrical presentations, along with other controversial treatments like electroshock therapy.
By 1994, the asylum closed its doors, but its legacy lives on through reported paranormal activity, including famous spirits like Lily, a young girl who died of pneumonia, Ruth, a man-hating female patient, and various Civil War soldiers who still supposedly roam its halls.
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It is Bizarre News and Blind Rankings time again! This week, we cover:
Story 1 - A mysterious rectangular structure resembling a door was spotted via Google Maps on an Antarctic mountainside, sparking widespread speculation about potential hidden bases, ancient civilizations, or extraterrestrial activity. While skeptics suggest the formation is likely a natural geological feature or satellite imaging artifact, the discovery has reignited broader discussions about Antarctica's unexplored regions and what might lie beneath its icy surface.
Story 2 - A 20-year-old psychic medium from West Yorkshire named Hannah Rose maintains a collection of 14 allegedly haunted dolls, which she claims can cause paranormal disturbances including hiding objects and, in one case, scratching her arm. Having experienced paranormal encounters since age seven, Hannah dedicates herself to caring for these dolls through cleaning rituals and communication sessions, viewing her role as providing understanding homes for spirits, a calling she believes she inherited genetically from her similarly gifted mother.
Story 3 - While countless people worldwide report ghostly encounters, scientists explain these experiences through natural phenomena such as sleep paralysis, hallucinations, and the brain's tendency to misinterpret ambiguous sensory information. Historical research reveals that ghost stories have evolved from pre-1800s tales of spirits with unfinished business to more personal encounters in modern times, though the most commonly reported paranormal experiences remain unexplained sounds rather than full-bodied apparitions.
Story 4 - A 32-year-old Minnesota woman named Phoenix Nightingale suffers from acute intermittent porphyria, a rare metabolic disorder that causes severe attacks of pain and vomiting when triggered by sulfur-containing foods like garlic - the same condition that allegedly inspired vampire legends through its supposed connection to Vlad III (Count Dracula). Having endured over 480 excruciating attacks throughout her life before receiving a diagnosis last year, Nightingale now carefully manages her diet while advocating for better awareness of rare conditions, as she must avoid common ingredients like garlic that could potentially trigger fatal reactions.
Story 5 - A group of hikers in Chile inadvertently captured what appears to be a mysterious woman's face in their trail selfie, which subsequently gained viral attention on Facebook's supernatural community with over 1,400 likes. While some social media users were unsettled by the clearly defined facial features visible in the image, others remained skeptical about its authenticity, highlighting the common tension between supernatural interpretations and potential photo manipulation in modern ghost photography.
For Blind Rankings, we rank the top 7 WORST Halloween treats.
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It's Listener Submission Collection time again and we are on volume 8! We have 5 creepy stories for you this week:
Story 1 - Three young people explore a fenced wooded area at night and see a shadowy figure, causing them to flee in fear.
Stort 2 - A woman encounters a terrifying demonic entity in her bedroom, describing its horrifying appearance in vivid detail.
Story 3 - Children are chased by a strange black mass that makes a "Wumpf" sound and leaves a handprint on their door. The incident remains unexplained for decades.
Story 4 - Campers encounter an eerie woman at a hostel who claims she can smell their arrival and later smells blood nearby. They find animal remains the next day, adding to the unsettling experience.
Story 4 - A family moves to a haunted farm in Ohio where they experience various paranormal activities, including encounters with a mysterious "painter" and a dog-like creature that walks on two legs.
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In this episode, we dive into the paranormal experiences of Jayd from California and Abby from Missouri.
Jayd's story begins in childhood, where she encounters shadow figures and communicates with spirits, including her late great-grandfather. Her experiences intensify after using an Ouija board, leading to terrifying encounters with malevolent entities and sleep paralysis.
Abby's tale spans several years and locations, starting with a ghostly encounter possibly linked to her grandfather's spirit. Her experiences escalate during a house-hunting trip, where she captures a disturbing image in a mirror selfie. The episode culminates with Abby's bone-chilling night shift at an assisted living facility, where she faces unexplained phone calls, moving objects, and the lingering presence of those who have passed.
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It is interview time again and we are thrilled to chat with our podcasting besties, Aly and Nat from Let's Get Haunted!
In this interview, Aly and Nat, hosts of the Let's Get Haunted podcast, discuss their journey into paranormal podcasting, including their early experiences and how they've grown over the years.
They share insights on creating content, managing listener feedback, and the challenges of balancing authenticity with audience expectations.
We also discuss recent changes Aly and Nat have made and aspirations they have going forward.
If you haven't yet, please go check out Let's Get Haunted! We know you'll enjoy their show and spend half your time crying from laughter and the other half absolutely creeped out.
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We're on a highway to..haunted roads! This week, we talk about a handful of allegedly haunted roads. In this likely first installment, we discuss the following four potentially haunted roads:
Dice Road in MichiganRoute 2A in Vermont, Uristock CountyProspector Road in Garden Valley, CaliforniaClinton Road in West Milford, New JerseyMake sure to check out the new podcast SIGHTINGS. Tune in each week for new episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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In the quiet of the night, when exhausted parents finally sink into their chairs, baby monitors can sometimes become more than just a tool for childcare—they can transform into portals to the unexplained.
This week, we dive into the world of mysterious voices, ghostly apparitions, and inexplicable phenomena captured by baby monitors.
From disembodied whispers to spectral hands reaching into cribs, we explore the line between technical glitches and potential paranormal activity that has left countless parents sleepless and questioning reality.
We'll examine theories ranging from radio interference to visitations from beyond the grave, and discuss how the unique perspective provided by infrared technology might be amplifying our fears.
Make sure to check out the new podcast SIGHTINGS. Tune in each week for new episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Hey Bizarros, we are so excited to introduce you to SIGHTINGS.
From Roswell, to Amityville, to Loch Ness and beyond — step inside the world’s most mysterious supernatural events with SIGHTINGS.
Each week unlocks a thrilling story that immerses you in the action, followed by a mind-bending discussion that will leave you questioning what’s real and what’s impossible.
Chase legendary creatures, investigate lesser-known alien abductions, confront spine-tingling ghosts, and experience the paranormal stories you only thought you knew on SIGHTINGS.
Tune in each week for new episodes of SIGHTINGS on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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It is Bizarre News and Blind Rankings time again!
**Trigger Warning: Child Abuse**
This month on Bizarre News, we cover:
Story 1 - A photograph taken over 50 years ago in Costa Rica, dubbed "the most convincing UFO photo ever," has resurfaced, showing a metallic disc floating above Lake Cote. The image, captured by aerial photographer Sergio Loaiza during a land survey mission, has puzzled experts for decades and remains unexplained despite close analysis from UFO skeptics.
Story 2 - Two women in Newton, North Carolina, face felony child abuse charges after two toddlers in their care suffered severe injuries, including burns, bite marks, broken bones, and tested positive for fentanyl. The accused, Emily Marie Edwards and her mother Sherrie Jean Edwards, bizarrely claimed that evil spirits and nightmares were responsible for the children's injuries, citing their use of an Ouija board.
Story 3 - A viral video from Chile appears to show a dog transforming into a human, sparking debates about whether it's a mythical "nagual" or simply a camera trick.
Story 4 - Ring, the home security company, has launched a "Great Ghost Search" contest offering a $100,000 prize for the most compelling paranormal activity captured on a Ring device. Open to U.S. residents 18 and older, the competition invites users to submit footage of ghostly phenomena, with entries judged by a panel including "Stranger Things" star Finn Wolfhard and paranormal investigator Katrina Weidman.
Story 5 - Researchers from Monash University propose that Earth may have had a rocky ring around 466 million years ago, lasting for tens of millions of years. This theory is based on the unusual concentration of impact craters near the equator during the Ordovician period, and could explain other phenomena like a subsequent ice age and the characteristics of meteorite debris found in these craters.
On the Blind Rankings side, Producer Ben has us blind rank our top 12 scariest entities.
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It's listener submission time again, and we have some wonderful and creepy stories for you this week.
One story includes a mother's terrifying encounters with a doppelganger and malevolent spirits in her apartment.
Then, we venture into the dark history of the infamous Lickford Bridge, where legends of sacrificial rituals and ghostly apparitions have persisted for generations. From mysterious red orbs signaling a hateful and evil spirit to phantom hands leaving their mark, there are a lot of urban legend qualities to the Lickford Bridge.
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It's Creature Feature time again! This week, we have four listener submission stories that involve strange creatures, whispering voices, and intense battles.
In our first story, a young teacher in Utah experiences unnerving sights and sounds coming from the woods surrounding his rural home. Our second story crosses paths with a strangely ferocious canine - perhaps a hellhound?
The third story involves an eerie encounter with a potential Not Deer in Pennsylvania.Finally, but certainly not least, our fourth listener submission goes into vivid detail about battling a skinwalker.
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It is interview time again and we are super excited to talk with the artist George Coghill, also known as Monsterologist.
Fun fact: I (Tyler) currently have 3 Monsterologist stickers on my car and we have 5 of his cryptid travel posters up in our podcast studio. We are HUGE fans of his work and have been for a few years now.
In this interview, George Coghill, the creative force behind Monsterologist, shares his journey from freelance artist to cryptid art entrepreneur, driven by a desire to create the cool monster artwork his 8-year-old self always wanted.
His unique approach combines childhood fascination with paranormal phenomena, a commitment to authenticity, and a business model that prioritizes passion over profit. Coghill's story is a testament to the power of perseverance, as he turned a simple Bigfoot patch design into a thriving business that resonates with fellow enthusiasts at paranormal conventions across the country.
Throughout the interview, he offers valuable insights for aspiring creators, emphasizing the importance of pushing through creative blocks and staying true to one's vision, even when success seems unlikely.
Check out Monsterologist's work here: https://monsterologist.com/
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This week we head to Texas to discuss some popular Lone Star State UFO Encounters.
From the enigmatic Lubbock Lights of 1951 to the perplexing Stephenville incident of 2008, we examine reports of massive, silent crafts and unexplained aerial phenomena that have baffled witnesses and investigators alike.
In the Levelland UFO case, multiple vehicles mysteriously stalled in the presence of an unidentified object.
Perhaps most disturbing is the account of Betty Cash and Vicki Landrum, whose close encounter left them with severe, long-lasting health issues attributed to radiation exposure.
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The Grafton Monster
On a fateful night in June 1964, Robert Cockrell's drive home through Grafton, West Virginia, took an unexpected turn when he encountered a massive, headless creature with smooth, rubbery skin.
This bizarre sighting sparked a town-wide frenzy, with armed locals combing the woods in search of what became known as the Grafton Monster.
Multiple witnesses described an 8-10 foot tall entity with broad shoulders and a seemingly non-existent head, lending credence to Cockrell's account and fueling the growing hysteria.
As the monster-hunting craze reached fever pitch, UFO researcher Gray Barker linked the creature to extraterrestrial phenomena, adding another layer of mystery to the tale.
But just as the investigation seemed to gain traction, both Cockrell and Barker abruptly abandoned their pursuits.
The sudden cessation of their inquiries raises unsettling questions: What forces compelled them to drop the subject? Did they uncover truths too disturbing to share, or were they silenced by shadowy figures determined to keep the Grafton Monster's secrets buried?
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In this episode of Believing the Bizarre, we dive into more listener submission stories.
From shared dreams of pink goo monsters to pendulum divinations revealing shocking truths about human identity, these stories blur the line between the ordinary and the extraordinary.
We explore a chilling encounter at an abandoned mansion in Florida, where a father and son stumble upon more than they bargained for. With slamming doors, temperature drops, and a ghostly figure closing curtains, this creepy tale is hard to forget about once the episode is over.
Next, we talk about Cry Woman's Bridge in Indiana, where a father's childhood encounter comes back to haunt him decades later.
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This month's Bizarre News covers a wide variety of strange and unusual topics. Including:
Story 1 - A resurfaced clip from a 2001 nature documentary showing a shadowy bipedal figure running alongside caribou in remote Quebec has sparked online debates about a potential Bigfoot sighting, with the cinematographer affirming no crew or known individuals were present during filming.
Story 2 - Surveillance footage from Colombia showed a man mysteriously thrown to the ground by an unidentified flying orb, sparking debate about its nature and leaving the incident unexplained
Story 3 - A fan's meticulous replicas of The Shining's hedge maze and elevator doors have led to eerie occurrences in her home, raising suspicions of supernatural activity linked to the iconic horror film.
Story 4 (First picture is eyes open, second picture is eyes shut) - A woman in Canton, Ohio claims to have witnessed and photographed a statue of the Virgin Mary opening and closing its eyes at a local church, though the pastor remains skeptical of the alleged miracle.
Story 5 - Recent CT scans of the "Screaming Woman," an ancient Egyptian mummy, suggest her haunting expression may be due to cadaveric spasm rather than poor embalming, revealing a possible death in extreme pain and challenging previous assumptions about her mummification.
Additionally, we play Blind Rankings with Producer Ben and must rank our top 10 Zombie movies of all time.
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Another Tuesday and another Believing the Bizarre episode!
We have 3 creepy listener submissions for you this week.
The first story follows Adrianna, where she see discovers her little cousin hiding under a bed, only to find out that there was no way she could have been there...
Our second story takes place in the Netherlands. Robin stayed at a hotel, supposedly the only guest, but then woke up in the middle of the night to a lot of strange noises.
The final story is from Abby. She had countless experiences, from her grandmother seemingly turning sinister, strange noises, shadow figures, and more.
Trigger Warning: Animal Death 🐎
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It is listener submission time again!
Our first story takes us to Rexburg, Idaho, where Sydney experiences a series of unsettling events in her college apartment, including mysterious knocks, moving objects, and a terrifying shadow figure. The haunting escalates until a blessing brings peace, only for Sydney to face another frightening encounter on a mountain trip with friends.
Jeremy's tale transports us to the dense woods of Portland, Michigan, where he and a friend stumble upon a hidden clearing with an old stone foundation. Their curiosity leads to an encounter with the ghost of a young girl and the discovery of an eerie penny from 1904. The story takes an even stranger turn when they try to return the penny, only to find the trail and clearing have vanished without a trace.
Our third story comes from Kendall in North Texas, who experiences a vivid dream of a shadow figure in a jester costume entering her bedroom. Her forceful rejection in the dream seems to ward off the presence, but her cat's strange behavior continues to hint at unseen entities. This tale blurs the line between dreams and reality, leaving us to wonder about the true nature of Kendall's experience.
Finally, we hear from Devin in Mesa, Arizona, whose family moves into a house that becomes the site of numerous paranormal activities. From unexplained break-ins and moving objects to ghostly encounters in the hallway and swimming pool, Devin's story is a rollercoaster of eerie events. The episode concludes with a mysterious incident involving a resin cup in Devin's current home, proving that the bizarre and unexplained can follow us wherever we go.
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We are honored and super excited to sit down and chat with Lynze (Lindsay) Cummins from Scared to Death Podcast.
Lynze shares the origins of Scared to Death, revealing how her husband Dan Cummins envisioned it as part of a trio of shows. She discusses the organic evolution of including listener stories and the challenges of adapting to a public-facing role.
She also opens up about dealing with negative comments and the importance of maintaining a positive perspective in the face of criticism. The conversation delves into Lindsay's personal experiences with the paranormal, including her certainty that her childhood home was haunted.
She recounts chilling stories from her neighbors and friends, highlighting how subtle, unexplained occurrences can be the most unsettling. Lindsay also shares her thoughts on various paranormal entities, admitting that the "hat man" phenomenon feels particularly plausible and frightening to her due to its connection with sleep paralysis.
Stay updated on all things Scared to Death here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scared-to-death/id1477287015
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In 1906, Clara, a 16-year-old orphan at St. Michael Mission in Natal, South Africa, began exhibiting strange behaviors. Initially kind and devout, she started talking to unseen entities, claiming she had made a deal with Satan.
Her behavior escalated to tearing at her clothes, growling, and speaking in languages she had never learned. Clara also demonstrated clairvoyance, revealing private information about the nuns and other students.
Most alarmingly, she was observed levitating up to five feet in the air. As Clara's condition worsened, displaying inhuman strength and violent outbursts, the church decided to perform an exorcism. Rev. Mansueti and Father Erasmus Horner conducted the ritual over two grueling days in front of 170 witnesses.
During the exorcism, Clara exhibited supernatural abilities, including body contortions and snake-like transformations. The demon possessing her claimed to be Satan himself, summoned by Clara's dark purpose. The exorcism concluded with Clara levitating one final time before the demon departed, leaving behind a foul stench.
Although Clara initially recovered and seemed to return to normal, signs of possession resurfaced in 1907. Nuns observed her making strange noises and levitating again. Father Erasmus returned to perform a second exorcism, which lasted 10 days.
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