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Dec. 7, 2023

Episode:84 The Hand of Glory and The Goldfield Hotel

Beth explores the magical Hand of Glory, an object used by thieves in Europe to cast spells on innkeepers. Wes tells the tale of the Goldfield Hotel of Nevada, where rumors and ghosts have remained for years. https://www.atla...

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Nov. 30, 2023

Episode 83: Percy Shelley's Doppelganger

Wes and Beth take a deep dive into the doppelganger phenomenon, including writers Percy and Mary Shelley's encounter with one that was truly terrifying. Our Show notes: https://wired.me/science/the-phenomenon-of-doppelgange...

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Nov. 25, 2023

🔒 Premium Episode 9: Mysteries of Rock Lake

Subscriber-only episode Wes and Beth dive headlong into Rock Lake, Wisconsin, where it's said both ancient pyramids and a lake monster exist beneath the water. Our Show Notes: https://hoardmuseum.org/rock-lake-sea-serpent/ ht...

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Nov. 23, 2023

Episode 82: A Shapeshifting Cat and an Amazing Escape

Beth shares a few Bakeneko tales of shapeshifting monster cats and the origins behind them. Wes tells the amazing submarine survival story of John Capes. Show Notes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bakeneko https://encycloped...

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Nov. 16, 2023

Episode 81: Dr. Hamilton's Ghost Laboratory and High Strangeness at t…

Beth delves into the historic Hamilton House in Winnipeg, where an inventive couple used science to investigate the paranormal. Wes delves into famous bands' ghostly experiences at the famed Laurel Canyon studio. https://hist...

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Nov. 9, 2023

Episode 80: The Enjuin Mermaid and the Leather Man

Beth shares a slew of newly discovered strange creatures. Wes tells the intriguing true tale of the Leather Man. Show Notes: https://unseen-japan.com/mermaid-mummy-japan-true-identity/ https://www.insider.com/photos-mysterio...

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Nov. 2, 2023

Episode 79: The Mermaid Inn and Mad Stones

Beth shares the many haunts of the historic Mermaid Inn in Rye, England. Wes explores the curious history of mad stones, said to extract poison from various wounds. S how notes: Middle Music: https://www.purple-planet.com htt...

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Oct. 26, 2023

Episode 78: Halloween Special

Join Wes and Beth as they tell creepy tales based on urban legends from around the country. Show Notes: Our Merch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/where-our-minds-wander?ref_id=27458 Our Books on Amazon https://www.ama...

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Oct. 20, 2023

🔒 Premium Bonus Episode:8 Ambrose Bierce and Mysterious Oregon

Subscriber-only episode Our Merch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/where-our-minds-wander?ref_id=27458 Our Books on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CG2R726Y https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CG412JMK Our website: https://...

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Oct. 19, 2023

Episode 77: The Evolution of Modern Day Halloween

Both Wes and Beth dive deeply into Halloween traditions, discussing how they all began, evolved, and carried on through the centuries. Show Notes: Our Merch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/where-our-minds-wander?ref_i...

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Oct. 12, 2023

Episode 76: Two Haunts for October

It's haunted October! Beth claims a seat at the haunted and historic Regent Theatre in Picton, Ontario. Wes explores a haunted castle in Vermont, of all places! Show notes: Our Merch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/w...

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Oct. 5, 2023

Episode 75: A Creepy Forest and the Enfield Monster

Beth goes for a walk through the haunted Hoia Baciu forest of Romania where strange things are seen in the night. Wes visits Illinois, where an unusual, three-legged cryptid made itself known in 1973. Show notes: Our Merch s...

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Sept. 28, 2023

Episode 74: These Kids Saw UFOs and Cheesman Park Spirits

Beth looks at two uncannily similar school-related UFO sightings almost 8000 miles and 20 years apart Wes strolls through a Denver park where restless spirits still wander (for good reason!) Show Notes: Our Merch store: http...

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Sept. 21, 2023

Episode 73: Smithsonian Ghosts and the Livonian Werewolf

Beth visits the Smithsonian Museums and the five alleged ghosts that haunt it. Wes tells the story of Thiess, the 17th century man who claimed to be a good werewolf. Show notes: Our Merch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stor...

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Sept. 14, 2023

Episode 72: A Strange Event and the House of Eleven Ghosts

Beth looks at the mysterious Tunguska Event, when fire filled the sky and Tesla got the blame. Wes tackles the haunted Barnstable House where numerous spirits are said to roam (and one even carries a hatchet!) Show Notes: Our...

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Sept. 7, 2023

Episode 71: Spontaneous Human Combustion and Waterfront Station Ghosts

Beth explores the spontaneous human combustion phenomenon even though it scares her. Wes shares ghostly encounters inside Vancouver's haunted train station. Show Notes: Our Merch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/where-...

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Aug. 31, 2023

Episode 70: A Man with a Mission

Wes and Beth present the the varied and intriguing ways Sir Arthur Conan Doyle supported the Spiritualism movement- from investigating poltergeists himself to opening up his own Psychic bookstore. Show Notes: Our Merch store:...

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Aug. 25, 2023

🔒 Premium Episode 7: Victorians in the Bedroom

Subscriber-only episode WARNING: This episode contains explicit content intended for adult listeners. Wes and Beth dive into the wacky Victorians' contradictory (and sometimes hilarious) ideas about intimacy. Show Notes: Our...

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Aug. 24, 2023

Episode 69: The Hands Resist Him and Some Alien Pancakes

Beth discusses the notoriously haunted painting "The Hands Resist Him." Wes tells the unique story of a plumber's encounter with some very generous, breakfast-cooking spacemen. Show Notes: Our Merch store: https://www.teepubl...

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Aug. 17, 2023

Episode 68: Mary Toft (Rabbit Mom) and the Whitehall Bigfoot

Beth tells the tale of Mary Toft, an 18th century woman who gave birth to 19 rabbits. Wes looks into the many bigfoot sightings over the years in Whitehall, NY. Show Notes: Our Merch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/wh...

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Aug. 10, 2023

Episode 67: The Moon River Brewing Company and the History of Ouija B…

Wes dives into the popular Savannah, Georgia pub and its many hauntings. Beth looks back at the the beginnings of the Ouija Board and how it got its bad reputation. Show Notes: Our Merch store: https://www.teepublic.com/store...

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Aug. 4, 2023

In case you missed it. Beth`s story on Jim Harold`s Campfire.

Beth`s story on Jim Harold`s Campfire. If you haven`t heard of Jim Harold. He is the legendary host of The Paranormal Podcast and Jim Harold`s Campfire .. Check him out.. Support the show All our links: Our Premium Bonus Subs...

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Aug. 3, 2023

Episode 66: That Time Agatha Christie Went Missing and the Blood Coun…

Beth investigates the 11 day disappearance of famous mystery author Agatha Christie. Wes investigates Elizabeth Bathory, the infamously bloodthirsty Countess of 16th century Hungary. Show Notes: Our Merch store: https://www...

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July 28, 2023

🔒 Premium Episode 6: That Time the Mona Lisa Was Stolen

Subscriber-only episode Wes and Beth discuss the convoluted but fascinating 1911 art heist when DaVinci's Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louvre and remained missing for two years. Show Notes: Our Merch store: https://www.teepu...

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