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Episodes

209  Jersey Devil
April 30, 2026

209 Jersey Devil

Wes and Beth go deep into the lore and many sightings of the legendary cryptid. Our Sources: https://pinelandsalliance.org/learn-about-the-pinelands/pinelands-history-and-culture/the-jersey-devil-and-folklore/ https://weirdnj.com/stories/jersey-devil/ www.atlanticcountynj.gov/government/government-…
208 Sweetwater Mansion and Bob Taylor Falkirk UFO
April 23, 2026

208 Sweetwater Mansion and Bob Taylor Falkirk UFO

Beth shares some of the Alabama mansion’s history and ghostly encounters. Wes shares some of the UFO encounters in the Scottish triangle. Our Sources: www.abandonedalabama.com/sweetwater-mansion/ https://usghostadventures.com...
207 The Number 13 and the Thirteen Club
April 16, 2026

207 The Number 13 and the Thirteen Club

Wes and Beth tempt fate by looking at the origin of the many superstitions surrounding the number 13, and a secret society that set out to clear 13’s “bad” reputation. Our sources: www.britannica.com/topic/Friday-the-13th-su...
206  Villisca Ax Murder House
April 9, 2026

206 Villisca Ax Murder House

Episode description: Wes and Beth take a deep look at the infamous murders, the various suspects, and the alleged hauntings at the Iowa home. Our Sources: https://murderhouse.com/ https://usghostadventures.com/haunted-houses/...
205  Willard Public Library and the Warminster Thing
April 2, 2026

205 Willard Public Library and the Warminster Thing

Beth shares the rousing tale of Willard Carpenter and his now very haunted library. Wes shares the well-documented, years-long, British case of an unexplained hum and possibly connected UFO sightings. Our Sources: www.willard...
204  Peoria State Hospital and Trunko
March 26, 2026

204 Peoria State Hospital and Trunko

Episode Description: Beth shares a ghost story and the history of the former asylum. Wes shares the mysterious tale of a lesser-known, yet possible, cryptid. Our Sources: https://www.peoriamagazine.com/article/so-no-other-hum...
203 The Loneliest Houses in the World and Toshers
March 19, 2026

203 The Loneliest Houses in the World and Toshers

Episode description: Beth daydreams about living in the Loneliest Houses in the world off the coast of Iceland and the mountains of Portugal. Wes adds another contender to the Worst Jobs in History list, with the sewer thieve...
202  Island of the Dolls and the Daniel Benton Homestead
March 12, 2026

202 Island of the Dolls and the Daniel Benton Homestead

Episode description: Beth (who’s not afraid of dolls) tackles the lore and history of the Island of the Dolls. Wes looks at the history and ghosts at the colonial-era Daniel Benton Homestead. Our Sources https://en.wikipedia...
201 Laurel Grove Cemetery and the Carl Higdon Case
March 5, 2026

201 Laurel Grove Cemetery and the Carl Higdon Case

Episode Description: Beth shares the story of the unique Bowman Family mausoleum and their haunted mansion. Wes shares the incredible encounter one elk hunter had with an alien named Ausso One. Our Sources: www.bowmanmansion....
200  Capt Mantell UFO Incident and Scratching Fanny
Feb. 26, 2026

200 Capt Mantell UFO Incident and Scratching Fanny

Episode Description: Beth shares the 1948 National Guard pilot’s deadly encounter with a UFO. Wes brings us the story of a hoax in 1762 London involving a vengeful angry spirit. Our Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mant...
199  Occidental Hotel and Peel Mansion
Feb. 19, 2026

199 Occidental Hotel and Peel Mansion

Episode description: Two very different hauntings: first, Wes covers the most haunted hotel in Wyoming, still reliving its Wild West glory. Beth covers the unique haunting at the Peel Mansion of Arkansas. Our Sources: www.occ...
198  Rolling Heads, Ghost Witches, and Death Valley’s Underground City of Giants
Feb. 12, 2026

198 Rolling Heads, Ghost Witches, and Death Valley’s Underground City of Giants

Beth shares some terrifying tales of the Rolling Heads and Skadegamutc from Native American folklore. Wes shares the stories of an underground city of giant mummies beneath Death Valley. Our Sources: www.native-languages.org/...
197  Rendlesham Forest incident and the Lakenheath Bentwaters Incident
Feb. 5, 2026

197 Rendlesham Forest incident and the Lakenheath Bentwaters Incident

Wes and Beth tackle the infamous 1980 Rendlesham Forest Incident, often called “Britain’s Roswell.” They also go back further, to the lesser-known 1956 UFO incident over the same area. Sources Used: www.bbc.com/news/uk-englan...
196 The Time the Mona Lisa was Stolen
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...
195  Lizzie Borden
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…
194  Lake Morena County Park and the Australian Goldfield Ghost Hoaxers
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...
193 Hazel Drew and La Fonda on the Plaza
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...
192 The Unique (and Often Disturbing) Origins of Nursery Rhymes
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...
191 Christmas Ghost Stories
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...
190 Hans Trapp and Mari Lwyd
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...
189 Rock Lake Mystery
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/ ...
188 Princess Caraboo and Hy-Brasil
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 ...
187 The Glass Delusion
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...
186 Dare Stones and Toynbee Tiles
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...