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The Dark Parts

Daphne Woolsoncroft & Heath Merryman (hosts of Going West: True Crime) explore the darkest parts of history, the world, and your mind. From urban legends to hauntings, horror stories, and beyond, you’re guaranteed a creepy tale every Thursday!

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Cursed Film // 32 Jan 19, 2023

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Between The Exorcist, Poltergeist, and more, numerous horror films (and non-horror films) are said to have had cursed sets, leading to the demise of many actors and crew members.

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The Hat Man // 31 Jan 12, 2023

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Many who experience sleep paralysis claim to see the same dark figure lurking in the corner of their room, or sometimes, attacking them in their bed. Who is this hat-wearing shadow person? And why do so many see the same thing? Join us as we discuss real accounts and theories of... The Hat Man.

SOURCES

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https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/hat-man-benadryl-tiktok-monster-1234620397/

https://wisconsinnews.today/rodgers-wont-stop-talking-about-the-hat-man-since-his-ayahuasca-trip/

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/sleep-paralysis-and-the-monsters-inside-your-mind/

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The Hammersmith Ghost // 30 Jan 05, 2023

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In early 1800's England, a ghost was thought to be haunting the district of Hammersmith in London. When a pregnant woman was literally scared to death by the white figure, the townspeople took it upon themselves to get to the bottom of it.

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A Very Dark New Years Special // 29 Dec 29, 2022

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December 31: A time for friends and family to celebrate the transition into a new year. But for some, the night that is typically known for celebration and cheer, can become a night filled with darkness and fear...

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Krampus // 28 Dec 23, 2022

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Christmas isn't always full of cheer. In this episode, we discuss the anti-Saint Nick. A monster that is said to abduct and eat naughty children on the most joyous day of the year... A monster named Krampus.

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Goatman // 27 Dec 16, 2022

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This well-known cryptid is said to be found in Maryland as well as across the United States. People claim it looks half human/half goat and can mimic human voices. Today, we share some terrifying real-life encounters of... The Goatman.

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The Living Dead // 26 Dec 01, 2022

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What would you do if a zombie apocalypse really happened? Today we discuss the history behind the living dead, and how to best survive them if an outbreak occurs in our lifetime.

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The Legend of Boggy Creek // 25 Nov 17, 2022

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Throughout the last century, a hairy, ape-like creature has stalked a small town in Arkansas. With over 100 witness accounts, could this creature actually be real? Join us today as we discuss The Legend of Boggy Creek.

EPISODE SOURCES

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fouke,_Arkansas

http://www.foukemonster.net/sightings.htm

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https://www.newspapers.com/image/1705735/?terms=Fouke&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/21526038/?terms=bobby%20ford&match=1

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fouke,_Arkansas

https://www.legendsofamerica.com/boggy-creek-monster-arkansas/

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1734920610

http://www.strangehistory.net/2015/05/20/the-greene-county-wild-man/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Legend_of_Boggy_Creek

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/boggy-creek-monster

https://www.legendofboggycreek.com/

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The Amityville Hauntings // 24 Nov 10, 2022

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This week on our sister podcast Going West: True Crime, we discussed the terrifying murders that took place upon the DeFeo Family of Amityville, New York in 1974. Well, a year after the house went on the market, a family of 5 purchased it. And from day 1, they claimed to have experienced horrific and unexplainable encounters inside.

SOURCES

https://allthatsinteresting.com/amityville-murders

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https://www.fancypantshomes.com/movie-homes/the-real-story-of-the-amityville-house/

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2016/06/22/the-amityville-horror-house-is-for-sale-five-bedrooms-3-5-bathrooms-and-one-bloody-history/

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Mad Scientist // 23 Nov 03, 2022

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We all know that Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is a fictional story. But what about the people out there who have done experiences with living and deceased humans in real life? Join us today as we discuss the twisted history behind the mystery of Mad Scientists...

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