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Kev LeStarge grew up in Wisconsin and has always had a fascination with Sasquatch, which has led him on many expeditions across the country in search of the great mystery. Kev shares life lessons he’s learned through friendship, exploration, the power of patience, respecting nature, and his passion for Sasquatch.
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"Billy Finds Bigfoot" book on Amazon
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“Is It Real, or Not?” book on Amazon
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In Part Two of this split episode of The Verbal Echo, Sara takes listeners deep into the wilderness of the mysterious Bennington Triangle — a remote area of southern Vermont linked to strange disappearances, unsettling folklore, and decades of unanswered questions.
Sara breaks down the history behind the region and examines the series of disappearances that helped create the legend of the Bennington Triangle between 1945 and 1950. From experienced outdoorsman Middie Rivers to college student Paula Welden and several others who vanished without explanation, the episode explores the facts, timelines, search efforts, and eerie similarities surrounding each case.
Along the way, Sara also dives into local theories connected to the area — including unusual environmental conditions, wilderness survival challenges, possible serial activity, and paranormal speculation tied to Glastenbury Mountain. Why have so many stories emerged from this isolated stretch of forest? And how did a cluster of missing persons cases evolve into one of America’s most enduring regional mysteries?
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In Part One of this split episode of The Verbal Echo, We head deep underground into the eerie folklore surrounding the legendary Tommyknocker. From the mining traditions of Cornwall to the gold and silver camps of the American West, miners told stories of mysterious knocking sounds, tiny underground beings, and warnings that seemed to come from inside the rock itself.
The episode explores the origins of Tommyknocker lore, the harsh realities of 19th-century mining life, and how these legends followed Cornish miners across the world. We also explore Stephen King’s fascination with the legend and discusses how it inspired his 1987 novel The Tommyknockers, blending mining folklore with paranoia, isolation, and extraterrestrial horror.
Are Tommyknockers simply superstition born from dangerous underground work… or could the stories point to something stranger lurking beneath the surface?
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Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of cult involvement, coercive control, psychological manipulation, disordered eating, and emotional abuse. Listener discretion is advised.
In Episode 61 of The Verbal Echo, Monica and Sara sit down with yoga instructor and wellness practitioner Natashia for a candid conversation about her more than 30-year journey through multiple high-control groups operating under the guise of healing, spirituality, and wellness.
Natashia shares her experiences navigating the rise of hot yoga culture in 1990s Los Angeles, where fitness, celebrity culture, and aggressive “bro culture” often intersected with spiritual ideology and manipulation. The conversation explores the world of raw food communities, restrictive dietary systems, and cult-like wellness movements, examining how vulnerable people searching for healing and purpose can become drawn into controlling environments.
She also reflects on teaching private yoga sessions for high-profile clients, the atmosphere surrounding early hot yoga expansion, and the psychological patterns that can lead individuals deeper into systems of indoctrination.
Rather than sensationalizing the subject, this episode takes a grounded look at the emotional, social, and spiritual dynamics behind cult involvement—and the long process of rebuilding identity after leaving those environments behind.
From wellness culture to coercive influence, Episode 61 explores the thin line between healing spaces and systems of control.
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Season 3, Episode 60
Honoring Nick Pope: A Life in the Unknown
Nick Pope spent thirty years doing something most people weren't brave enough to do — taking the unexplained seriously. A former UK Ministry of Defence official who ran Britain's real-life UFO desk from 1991 to 1994, Pope went on to become one of the most credible, measured, and influential voices in the history of UAP research. He wasn't a sensationalist. He was a civil servant who looked at the data, followed the evidence, and refused to be embarrassed by where it led.
In this special tribute episode, Monica takes a deep dive into the six most pivotal pillars of Pope's life work. We revisit Open Skies, Closed Minds — the groundbreaking 1996 memoir that had to be cleared by the MoD before it could be published, and that launched his entire public career. We explore The Uninvited, his compassionate and often overlooked investigation into the human beings at the center of alien abduction accounts. We dig into the mystery behind his science fiction novels Operation Thunder Child and Operation Lightning Strike — government-vetted thrillers released under the tagline "the truth can only be told in fiction." We walk through Encounter in Rendlesham Forest, the 2014 book he co-wrote with the USAF veterans at the heart of Britain's most documented UFO incident. We look at his decades of television work, from nearly one hundred episodes of Ancient Aliens to Hollywood consulting credits on films like War of the Worlds and Alien: Covenant. And we close with the speeches, op-eds, and relentless public advocacy — from the Oxford Union to the National Press Club — that helped shift an entire subject from fringe curiosity to congressional hearing.
Nick Pope passed away on April 6th, 2026, at the age of 60, just eight weeks after announcing his Stage 4 esophageal cancer diagnosis. In those final weeks, he kept giving interviews. He kept engaging with his audience. And in one of his last published essays, he reflected on a career spent chasing an answer he never fully received — with the same clear-eyed honesty that defined everything he ever did.
He called his life an amazing adventure. This episode is our way of saying thank you for taking us along for the ride.
This one's for Nick.
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Dive in with us for Part Deux of the story of the forgotten and contaminated ghost town of Colorado, Gilman and the Eagle Mine. Zinc mining turned toxic and this town packed up and left.
Episode 59 – Echoes After Dark
A town built on ore… and abandoned because of it.
In this episode of Echoes After Dark, Monica and Sara head into the mountains of Colorado to explore the rise and fall of Gilman Ghost Town, a once-thriving mining community perched above the Eagle River. What began as a booming hub for zinc, lead, and silver quickly became one of the most toxic industrial sites in the state.
At the center of the story is the Eagle Mine, operated over the decades by major companies including New Jersey Zinc Company and later Gulf and Western Industries. As production intensified, so did the environmental cost—acid mine drainage, heavy metal contamination, and polluted waterways that would eventually trigger federal intervention.
By the 1980s, the damage could no longer be ignored. Gilman was officially abandoned, and the site was declared part of an Environmental Protection Agency Superfund cleanup effort, marking it as one of the most contaminated areas in the country.
Monica and Sara unpack the layers behind Gilman’s collapse—corporate ownership shifts, environmental neglect, and the human cost of industrial ambition—while exploring why places like this still carry an eerie presence long after the last resident leaves.
From toxic ground to ghost town silence, this episode looks at what happens when industry moves on… but the damage stays behind.
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Sara dives into the chilling folklore of southern Chile, exploring the legend of El Caleuche, a ghost ship said to sail the misty waters of Chiloé. Described as a glowing vessel filled with music and celebration, it lures sailors aboard—only for them to vanish into its crew forever . The mythology expands into a wider world of Chilote sea beings, including mermaid-like figures and shape-shifting entities tied to the ship, where the drowned are said to live on in an eternal, enchanted state . These layered myths echo familiar themes found in modern storytelling, drawing comparisons to magical worlds and hidden societies reminiscent of fantasy literature like the Harry Potter series.
Monica then shifts inland to Colorado, beginning a look at Gilman Ghost Town, a once-thriving mining community now frozen in place above the Eagle River. As the conversation turns from ocean legends to abandoned industry, the parallels emerge—places shaped by human ambition, then left behind
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Episode 57 – Echoes After Dark
In Episode 57 of Echoes After Dark, Monica and Sara explore two threads of mystery that stretch across oceans and cultures: ghost ships and the origins of canine cryptid legends.
Sara opens the episode with stories of real-life abandoned vessels that have fueled maritime lore, including the Nina, the Blue Horizon Casino ship, the drifting Arctic vessel SS Baychimo, and the modern ghost ship MV Alta. These strange cases reveal how ships can vanish, drift, or reappear in ways that still puzzle historians and investigators.
Monica then turns to the cultural history behind shape-shifting traditions, examining how concepts like the Skinwalker in Navajo culture have often been misunderstood or misappropriated in modern cryptid discussions, particularly in connection with the Dogman legend. The episode closes with a look at psychopumps—spirit-guiding beings found in many ancient traditions—and how these archetypes may connect to some of today’s paranormal narratives.
From drifting ships to ancient myth, this episode explores how folklore, culture, and mystery continue to overlap.
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Ghost ships drifting without crews, pirate legends that refuse to fade, and the mysterious origins of the Dogman—this week Monica and Sara go deep into the archives of the strange.
In this episode of Echoes After Dark, they explore some of the most famous ghost ships in maritime history, including the Mary Celeste, the legendary Flying Dutchman, the frozen mystery of the Octavius, and the haunting story of the Carroll A. Deering. Each case carries its own unanswered questions, eerie sightings, and long-standing legends from sailors who claimed to witness something they couldn’t explain.
The conversation then turns toward the Dogman, examining the roots of the creature’s lore and how historical accounts, regional folklore, and modern sightings may have shaped the narrative over time.
From haunted seas to shadowy forests, this episode dives into the strange places where history, folklore, and unexplained encounters continue to echo.
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In this episode of The Verbal Echo, Monica and Sara speak with writer and podcaster Asher Wright from Hartford, Connecticut, about his path from military service to writing transformational memoirs. Asher discusses his new book project, Zero Battle of the Stories, which explores how the narratives we carry shape identity, healing, and personal growth.
The conversation moves through the spiritual influences in Asher’s life, including the traditions he encountered through his Jamaican family and the guidance of his mother and grandmother. He also shares unusual personal experiences, from astral travel to stories about his mother’s ability to perceive spiritual entities.
They also explore how AI tools like Claude have changed his writing process, helping him draft faster and edit with greater focus. Asher explains how his newsletter and community programs encourage people to finish projects and conserve mental energy. The episode closes with a reflective idea: imagining Earth as a shared spaceship, carrying us through a collective human story.
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Asher Wright Memoirs to Millions
Asher Wright: Weekly Writer's Newsletter
Asher Wright LinkedIN
All of Asher's Links including ZERO his latest book project!
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A werewolf-like cryptid in Michigan, one of Europe’s most infamous haunted forests, and a Texas hike that suddenly feels less relaxing when the venomous snake warnings start piling up.
In this episode of Echoes After Dark, Monica and Sara explore the legend of the Michigan Dogman, a creature that has haunted regional folklore and witness reports for decades. Sara then turns the spotlight toward Romania’s Hoia Baciu Forest, often referred to as the Bermuda Triangle of Transylvania, where visitors report strange lights, disorientation, and encounters that defy explanation.
The conversation also shifts to the growing lineup of Bigfoot and paranormal conferences planned for 2026, offering a look at where researchers, storytellers, and investigators will be gathering to trade theories and field experiences.
Meanwhile, Monica recounts a recent hike through a Texas state park that becomes unexpectedly tense thanks to a trail lined with venomous snake warnings—a reminder that the wilderness holds its own kind of mystery.
From Midwestern cryptids to Eastern European legends, this episode moves through folklore, travel stories, and the strange places that keep people coming back for answers.
This week's links:
The Creepy Forest!
The Michigan Dogman, one post worth reading.
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Icy roads, chaotic grocery runs, and somehow we still end up deep in cryptid country.
In this episode of Echoes After Dark, Monica and Sara recap their week navigating slick highways and storm-fueled errands before the conversation shifts into stranger territory. Sara dives into Yeti lore and the broader fascination with mountain mysteries, then pivots to the lesser-known, unsettling history of Wichita, Kansas—unpacking the darker stories that give certain cities a lingering edge.
Monica presents a detailed look at the historic Ape Canyon incident, drawing on the research of Marc Myrsell and placing the case firmly in its historical context. Together, they explore why the event continues to spark debate and how geography, witness testimony, and folklore intersect in ways that keep the story alive.
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IMDB Marc Myrsell and Ape Canyon
Wichita Kansas
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Castles in ruins, abandoned towns, slow-smoked barbecue, and one of history’s most debated mountain tragedies—this week’s conversation travels far and wide.
On this episode of Echoes After Dark, we explore the haunting remains of Bannerman Castle on the Hudson River before sharing our latest barbecue experiments and observations on regional trends. From there, we head to the Ural Mountains of Russia to revisit the Dyatlov Pass incident—looking at the leading avalanche theory alongside other possibilities that have fueled decades of speculation, including crime, environmental factors, and even cryptid lore.
We also spend time in Colorado’s high country, reflecting on ghost towns like Gilman, where the silence feels heavy with history. As always, the discussion blends curiosity, research, and personal perspective—examining how place, story, and mystery intersect in ways that keep us coming back.
Thoughtful, conversational, and open-minded, this episode invites listeners to explore the line between documented history and the stories that continue to surround it.
Here are this week's links:
Dyatlov Incident
Gilman Ghost Town
Bannerman Castle
Bannerman Castle Ghosts
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What if the paranormal didn’t start with curiosity—but with a childhood ghost you couldn’t explain away?
Monica sits down with Kevin Killen, author of Ghosts and Me, to unpack more than thirty years of firsthand paranormal experiences—starting at age five and continuing through haunted homes, schools, workplaces, and battlefields across multiple states. From early experiments with electronic voice phenomena to shadow figures, shared hauntings with coworkers, and encounters that left him questioning his own sanity, Kevin’s story is less about belief and more about persistence.
They talk openly about doubt, why people second-guess what they see, and how working environments—especially those shaped by stress and addiction—may intensify paranormal activity. Kevin also shares deeply personal moments involving protection from unseen threats, witnessed not just by him, but by the animals around him.
This conversation isn’t about proving ghosts exist. It’s about what happens when unexplained experiences follow you through your life—and why people shouldn’t be afraid to talk about them, even when the world tells them not to.
Honest, unsettling, and deeply human, this episode sits at the intersection of memory, skepticism, and whatever still refuses to be explained.
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A birthday in Texas, legendary barbecue, and a sudden realization that America is full of deeply unsettling hot dog promo cars—this episode starts grounded and gets weird fast.
In Episode 4 of Echoes After Dark, Monica celebrates her birthday with family while sampling some of the best barbecue Texas has to offer, then pivots into sightings of Oscar Mayer Wienermobiles and other strange promotional vehicles roaming highways across the U.S. while Sara dives into the historical record of Sasquatch sightings worldwide, tracing how reports stretch across cultures, continents, and centuries.
Monica brings in a recent archaeological article on early human ancestors, raising questions about intelligence, evolution, and how much of our past is still misunderstood. The conversation closes with a grounded but passionate discussion on the importance of writing, why independent voices matter, and how listeners can support writers through blogs and platforms like Medium.
Wide-ranging, curious, and unscripted, this episode moves easily between the everyday and the ancient—following the echoes from roadside oddities to deep human history.
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Bigfoot documentaries, ghostly figures on empty Kansas roads, and the kind of restaurant plumbing nightmares no one warns you about—this episode goes everywhere.
In Episode 3 of Echoes After Dark, Sara and Monica delve into recent Sasquatch documentaries, including "Bigfoot Beyond the Trail" on Tubi, and revisit classic Bigfoot vocalization recordings that continue to circulate online. They share eerie holiday travel stories, including unsettling sightings on backcountry roads, and swap hard-earned truths from years in the restaurant industry—where bad plumbing and worse shifts leave a mark.
The conversation winds through risky rafting trips on Colorado rivers, flimsy gear disasters, and the surreal experience of floating past dinosaur tracks carved into the landscape. Part road trip, part field notes, part late-night decompression, this episode follows the strange wherever it shows up—quietly, unexpectedly, and without explanation.
Links:
Scott Carpenter Book on Amazon
MichaelCMayes Bigfoot Researcher (Area X)
NAWAC-North American Wood Ape Conservancy
Tubi TV (Free) Watch Bigfoot Beyond the Trail Docuseries
Backcountry Post | Maine Scout Camp Encounter
Car-Sized Sea Monsters
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What do Krampus, Angry Bears, Gingerbread Houses, AI Misinformation, and Bigfoot’s moral compass all have in common? Apparently… this conversation.
In the second episode of Echoes After Dark, Sara and Monica spiral through the shadow side of Christmas, Grimm's Fairy Tales, and the ever-expanding universe of Sasquatch theory. From tectonic shifts and reports of different types of Sasquatch, to the growing divide between flesh-and-blood researchers and the “woo” crowd, this episode dives straight into the weird with curiosity and humor intact.
They also unpack the rise of AI-generated nonsense and disreputable paranormal content on YouTube, review recent paranormal documentaries, and explore a fascinating science article about Italian bears evolving to be less aggressive toward humans—and why that might mirror reported Bigfoot behavior.
The conversation extends into expanded consciousness, higher-level thinking, altruism in Sasquatch encounters, and whether Bigfoot communication theories suggest something far more complex than we’re ready to admit.
Equal parts skeptical, speculative, and slightly feral, this episode is for listeners who like their paranormal conversations thoughtful, funny, and just a little unhinged—the way Echoes After Dark was meant to be. JOIN US!
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Krampus
Italian Bears
Tectonic Plates and Pangea
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What happens when two women with a shared past in the restaurant industry reunite after years of strange jobs, wild coworkers, and even stranger experiences in the mountains?
In this After Dark episode of The Verbal Echo, Monica sits down with Sara to unpack how they met, bonded as coworkers in the chaos of restaurant life, and later found themselves navigating something far more mysterious—life in the mountains, camping under dark skies, unexplained encounters, and living alongside spirits that don’t clock out.
From possible Sasquatch activity in the wilderness to ghostly housekeeping in homes that never feel empty, this episode explores the female perspective on paranormal life, squatchery, and intuition—mixed with laughter, nostalgia, and a few “only in that job” stories from their service-industry days.
If you love paranormal experiences, cryptids, mountain living, and real conversations about the unseen, this one’s for you. Once the sun goes down, the echoes get louder…
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Dr. John Baranchok. Click here to Learn more about John
John S. Baranchok is a boots-on-the-ground Bigfoot field researcher and the author of Grasping Sasquatch: Prepping for Scientific Field Research. He hosted the 36-episode YouTube/Podcast series Grasping Sasquatch: Stories and Science. With a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and extensive experience in scientific fieldwork, John has participated in over 20 Bigfoot expeditions. He brings a unique blend of science, psychology, and curiosity to his ongoing pursuit of Bigfoot research.
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Music Artist credits for this podcast:
Season 1: Ikoliks
Season 2: Amoeba Crew, Dagored, and Salinski Music, and Licensed music through Podcastle
Legal Disclaimer: As always, this podcast is for entertainment only, and the views and opinions expressed by guests are solely their own. Always consult with medical professionals or your own experts before relying on advice or wisdom from others.
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