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179 Shepton Mallet Prison
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...
178 Chateau de Brissac and Lumberjack Cryptids
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:...
177  Emilia Bassano and Sayre Mansion
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

176 William Morgan's Disappearance and Banshees

This week, Beth delves into the mysterious disappearance of William Morgan, a case that has intrigued historians and conspiracy theorists alike for decades. Meanwhile, Wes shares eerie tales about banshees, the legendary spir...
175  Ada Blackjack and Athens Lunatic Asylum
Sept. 4, 2025

175 Ada Blackjack and Athens Lunatic Asylum

Beth shares the amazing Arctic survival story of Ada Blackjack. Wes examines the hauntings at The Ridges, a former asylum. Our Sources: https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/blog/ada-blackjack-forgotten-queen-of-arctic-expedition...
174  Valley of Headless Men and Shank’s Tavern
Aug. 28, 2025

174 Valley of Headless Men and Shank’s Tavern

Wes shares the creepy history of the Valley of Headless Men in Canada’s Northwest Territory. Beth shares the ghostly happenings at Shank’s Tavern in Pennsylvania. Our sources: https://99wfmk.com/the-waheela/ www.fodors.com/w...
173  Riddle House and Belmez Faces
Aug. 21, 2025

173 Riddle House and Belmez Faces

Wes tells the creepy tale of the Belmez Faces. Beth explores the haunted Riddle House at Yesteryear Village. Our Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riddle_House https://palmbeach.floridaweekly.com/articles/the-haunting-of...
172  Robin Lee Graham and the Bobby Dunbar Case
Aug. 14, 2025

172 Robin Lee Graham and the Bobby Dunbar Case

Beth shares the remarkable story of a teenager’s successful solo circumnavigation of the globe beginning in 1965. Wes shares the remarkable story of a missing child, a wrongful conviction, and kidnapping from 1912. Our source...
171 Five fishermen Restaurant and The Devil’s Bible
Aug. 7, 2025

171 Five fishermen Restaurant and The Devil’s Bible

Episode description: Beth talks about the incredible history and hauntings at the Halifax, Nova Scotia restaurant. Wes explores the legend and mysteries of the Devil’s Bible. Sources Used: www.piercingmooncreations.com/the-fi...
170  Flight 19 and Haunted Bathrooms
July 31, 2025

170 Flight 19 and Haunted Bathrooms

Beth takes a look at the disappearance of Flight 19 in the Bermuda Triangle. Wes explores several haunted bathrooms. Our sources https://www.history.navy.mil/browse-by-topic/disasters-and-phenomena/flight- https://www.usni.or...
169  Winchester Mystery House
July 24, 2025

169 Winchester Mystery House

Wes and Beth share the amazing story of Sarah Winchester and how her mansion gained its legendary reputation for being plagued by ghosts. Sources Used: https://winchestermysteryhouse.com/ www.housebeautiful.com/design-inspira...
Maury Island UFO, the Great Emu War,and an Exploding Whale
July 17, 2025

Maury Island UFO, the Great Emu War,and an Exploding Whale

Beth explores the many layers of the intriguing Maury Island UFO incident. Wes examines the Great Emu War of 1932. Plus, there's an exploding whale thrown in. Sources Used: www.vashonbeachcomber.com/news/time-again-75th-anniv...
167 Gungywamp and Ohio Grassman
July 10, 2025

167 Gungywamp and Ohio Grassman

Beth talks about the mysterious stone structures of Gungywamp in the Connecticut woods. Wes talks about the not-so-elusive Ohio Grassman, a bigfoot creature spotted in all 88 counties of Ohio. Our Sources www.perrytribune.com...
166 Jefferson Palace Hotel
July 3, 2025

166 Jefferson Palace Hotel

Wes and Beth explore the unique historical and haunted hotel in Jefferson, Texas where your immersive stay might include some ghosts. Sources Used: www.historicjefferson.com/pages/about-us www.hauntedrooms.com/texas/haunted-p...
165 Robert Johnson and the Devil at the Crossroads
June 26, 2025

165 Robert Johnson and the Devil at the Crossroads

Wes and Beth tell both sides of the Devil at the Crossroads legends- the myth and the true life story of the mysterious Robert Johnson. Sources used: https://magnoliatribune.com/2023/07/13/robert-johnson-the-man-myth-legend-a...
164  Mothman
June 19, 2025

164 Mothman

In this week's episode, Wes and Beth delve into the legend of Mothman, a winged creature associated with Point Pleasant, West Virginia. This creature became well-known due to numerous sightings in the 1960s. Sources Used: https://folklife.si.edu/magazine/mothman-point-pleasant-west-virginia www.mot…
163 Belhurst Castle
June 12, 2025

163 Belhurst Castle

Once a speakeasy and the home to one romantic tragic love story, Belhurst Castle and Winery is a popular wedding venue today. Wes and Beth discuss the castle’s haunted history. Sources Used: www.belhurst.com/history/ www.belh...
162 Clinton Road New Jersey
June 5, 2025

162 Clinton Road New Jersey

Wes and Beth explore the many legends, first-person encounters, and history of the infamous New Jersey road. Sources Used: https://weirdnj.com/stories/clinton-road/ www.roadrunner.travel/tours/exploring-the-mysteries-of-the-m...
161 Baldoon Mystery
May 29, 2025

161 Baldoon Mystery

Wes and Beth take a deep dive into Ontario’s best-documented poltergeist case. Sources Used: https://archive.org/details/baldoonmysterywi00mcdo https://hauntedwalk.com/news/the-baldoon-mystery/ www.torontoghosts.org/index.php/the-province-of-ontario/south-western/305-chatham-kent-the-baldoon-myster…
160  UFOs and UAPs in Vermont
May 22, 2025

160 UFOs and UAPs in Vermont

Wes and Beth discuss several UFO sightings in Vermont, spanning from 1907 to now. Sources Used: www.wcax.com/2021/12/03/reliving-history-behind-former-air-force-base-nek/ www.sevendaysvt.com/arts-culture/from-ufos-to-starlink-vermont-has-a-long-history-of-strange-things-in-the-sky-36630572 www.verm…
159 Devil Monkey
May 15, 2025

159 Devil Monkey

It's not a Bigfoot or a Dog Man- it's the Devil Monkey! Wes and Beth discuss the many sightings of this cryptid across the entire North American continent. Sources used: www.spookyappalachia.com/the-story-of-the-virginia-devi...
158 Crosswick Monster and Dracula’s secrets
May 7, 2025

158 Crosswick Monster and Dracula’s secrets

Wes shares the tale of a lizard-like cryptid that terrorized an Ohio town and Beth reveals several secrets (and a mystery) of Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Sources Used: www.wnewsj.com/2018/11/23/attack-of-the-crosswick-monster/ www.lovelandroar.com/post/urban-legends-of-ohio-the-crosswick-monster https:/…
157 The Philadelphia Experiment and USS Salem
April 30, 2025

157 The Philadelphia Experiment and USS Salem

Two ships, two very different experiences: Beth discusses the USS Eldridge’s involvement in the infamous Philadelphia Experiment. Wes explores the USS Salem’s history and haunted reputation. Sources Used: www.history.navy.mil...
156 The Menger Hotel
April 23, 2025

156 The Menger Hotel

Wes and Beth discuss the Menger Hotel and why Teddy Roosevelt just might be one of the 32 ghosts that are said to haunt the historic hotel in San Antonio, Texas. Sources Used: www.historichotels.org/us/hotels-resorts/the-meng...