Episodes

Jan. 29, 2026

196 The Time the Mona Lisa was Stolen

Wes and Beth discuss the time the Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louvre, making her the most famous painting in the world. Our Sources https://content.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,1894006,00.html www.mentalfloss.com/artic...

Jan. 22, 2026

195 Lizzie Borden

Episode Description: Wes and Beth dive into the infamous Lizzie Borden case. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lizzie_Borden_House https://usghostadventures.com/haunted-houses/lizzie-borden-house/ https://bostonghosts.com/the-lizzie-borden-house/ https://thelittlehouseofhorrors.com/the-lizzie-borden-ho…

Jan. 15, 2026

194 Lake Morena County Park and the Australian Goldfield Ghost Hoaxers

Episode description: Beth explores a San Diego area haunted campground and Wes shares tales of some gold-prospecting Ghost Hoaxers. Our Sources: https://fox5sandiego.com/entertainment/did-you-know-san-diego-county-has-a-haunt...

Jan. 8, 2026

193 Hazel Drew and La Fonda on the Plaza

Wes shares the intriguing story of Hazel Drew and why her ghost is said to haunt Sand Lake, NY. Beth shares stories of La Fonda on the Plaza’s haunted halls in Santa Fe, NM. Our Sources: https://litreactor.com/columns/the-str...

Jan. 1, 2026

192 The Unique (and Often Disturbing) Origins of Nursery Rhymes

Wes and Beth share the surprising and controversial origins of several beloved Nursery Rhymes. Our Sources: www.ripleys.com/stories/the-mysterious-and-dark-origins-of-10-classic-nursery-rhymes www.mentalfloss.com/article/5503...

Dec. 24, 2025

191 Christmas Ghost Stories

In keeping with the Victorian tradition, Wes and Beth each tell a spine tingling tale from the early 1900s for your gatherings around the fireplace. Story links: https://www.steve-calvert.co.uk/text-dolls-ghost-marion-crawfor...

Dec. 18, 2025

190 Hans Trapp and Mari Lwyd

Description: Wes tells us all about Hans Trapp, the creepy Christmas cannibalistic scarecrow. Beth shares the tradition of the Mari Lwyd, another Christmas creature. Our Sources: Hans Trapp https://usghostadventures.com/haunt...

Dec. 11, 2025

189 Rock Lake Mystery

Episode Description: Both Beth and Wes discuss what allegedly lurks beneath the waters of Rock Lake, Wisconsin - an abandoned Aztec City and Rocky the lake serpent. Our Sources: https://hoardmuseum.org/rock-lake-sea-serpent/ ...

Dec. 4, 2025

188 Princess Caraboo and Hy-Brasil

Beth tells the intriguing tale of Princess Caraboo, who was not who she really seemed. Wes shares the lore of Hy-Brasil, a mythical island off the coast of Ireland. Our Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Princess_Caraboo ...

Nov. 27, 2025

187 The Glass Delusion

Episode Description: Wes and Beth explore cases of the Glass Delusion, when members of the monarchy throughout time have believed their bodies were made of glass. Sources Used: www.grunge.com/1240197/the-strange-affliction-th...

Nov. 20, 2025

186 Dare Stones and Toynbee Tiles

Wes and Beth take a look at the infamous Dare Stones which were thought to solve the mystery of the Roanoke Colony. Then they look at the Toynbee Tiles, one modern-day artist's take on graffiti mixed with prophecy. Our Source...

Nov. 13, 2025

185 The Belasco Theater and The Biltmore Estate

Beth covers the opulent Belasco Theater in NYC, where at least two of the audience members are ghostly. Wes delves into the magnificent but haunted Biltmore Estate, where at least two of the Vanderbilts are said to still ro...

Nov. 6, 2025

184 The Beatles Cursed Apartments

Wes and Beth explore the Beatles’ tie to cursed apartments. Beth covers Flat 12 in London and Wes covers the Dakota Building in NYC. Our Sources: https://livinglondonhistory.com/death-in-mayfair-the-cursed-flat-of-curzon-squa...

Oct. 30, 2025

183 2025 Halloween Listener Stories

Wes and Beth share listeners’ stories of their supernatural experiences. Middle music: Credit: https://www.purple-planet.com Send us a text Support the show All our links: Our website: www.whereourmindswander.com/ Our Premium Bonus Subscription Episodes: www.buzzsprout.com/1940655/subscribe Our ema…

Oct. 23, 2025

182 Jack Parsons

Episode Description: Wes and Beth dive headlong into the life of rocket scientist and occultist Jack Parsons - a man who was not only a genius but someone who even Aleister Crowley said went too far. Our Sources: https://en.w...

Oct. 16, 2025

181 Omni Parker House

Wes and Beth share the history and some ghostly encounters at the iconic Boston hotel www.historichotels.org/us/hotels-resorts/omni-parker-house-boston/history.php www.omnihotels.com/hotels/boston-parker-house/property-details/history https://historyofmassachusetts.org/omni-parker-house-hotel/ http…

Oct. 9, 2025

180 The Loudun Possessions and The Whaley House

Beth tells the unbelievable but true story of the Loudun Possessions of 1632. Wes tells of the many ghosts that haunt the Whaley House, the “most haunted house in America.” Our sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loudun_po...

Oct. 2, 2025

179 Shepton Mallet Prison

Wes and Beth discuss the “most haunted prison in all of England,” including its turbulent history and stories of the paranormal. Sources Used: www.capitalpunishmentuk.org/sheptonm.html www.sheptonmalletprison.com/plan-your-da...

Sept. 25, 2025

178 Chateau de Brissac and Lumberjack Cryptids

Episode Description: Beth shares the tale of the terrifying Green Lady of the Chateau de Brissac. Meanwhile,Wes shares three lumberjack “fearsome critters” that may still be lurking out there in the woods. Our Sources: https:...

Sept. 18, 2025

177 Emilia Bassano and Sayre Mansion

Beth poses the question, "Was Emilia Bassano the true Shakespeare?" Or not? Meanwhile, Wes investigates the eerie Sayre Mansion in Pennsylvania. Our Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emilia_Lanier https://deveresociety.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/NL-2020-27-1-JAN_KG-P21-30.pdf www.history…

176 William Morgan's Disappearance and Banshees

Sept. 11, 2025