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38: The Wolves That Follow You Home - Skinwalker Ranch & The Hitchhiker Effect, Part 1 May 21, 2023

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Skinwalker Ranch in Utah is famous for being a paranormal hotspot, but most people focuses on the strange activity reported on the ranch, like strange lights in the sky, mutilated cattle and sightings of weird wolf-like creatures. Tonight we begin a two part exploration profile of government workers who have not only had unexplained experienced on the ranch, they have brought back paranormal activity with them. Can paranormal experiences follow us and infect others like a contagion? I’m Peter Laws, and tonight on Frightful we explore ‘The Wolves that Follow You Home - Skinwalker Ranch & The Hitchhiker Effect (Part 1)' Core Sources: [Skinwalkers at the Pentagon](https://www.amazon.com/Skinwalkers-Pentagon-Insiders-Account-Government/dp/B09HR54GQF/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1684167561&sr=8-1 "‌") by Lacatski, Kelleher and Knapp (2021) [Hunt for the Skinwalke](https://www.amazon.com/Skinwalkers-Pentagon-Insiders-Account-Government/dp/B09HR54GQF/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1684167561&sr=8-1 "‌")r by Kelleher and Knapp, (2005) [Skinwalker Ranch Insider Program ](https://join.skinwalker-ranch.com/ "‌") [The Pentagon’s Secret UFO Porgram, the Hitchhiker Effect, and Models of Contagion](https://scientificexploration.s3.amazonaws.com/files/edgescience-50.pdf?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAJXJ6FAXJI7UFHDLQ&Expires=1684167899&Signature=PGtrs59t%2B66UzRgpktFsP3J9Tk8%3D "‌") by Kelleher, Edgescience Journal, (2022) Episode Sponsor: Go sign up for a Chime Checking Account today to link your paycheck. It only takes two minutes and doesn’t affect your credit score. Get started at [http://chime.com/frightful](http://chime.com/frightful "smartCard-inline")

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Deadly Devotion: Motherhood and Mayhem, Part 2 May 10, 2023

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[Part 2] This Mother’s Day, join Shane Waters on a chilling adventure featuring 14 podcasters as they share sinister stories of motherhood. Mother’s Day is typically a time to honor the love and sacrifices of mothers, but today we’ll be exploring the twisted tales that lurk behind the shadows. It’s an extra special, two parts, more than two-hour, Mother’s Day event. Podcasts are listed here in order of appearance: Part 1:

Foul Play: Crime Series

Music City 911

Crimes from the East

Cults, Crimes, Cabernet

A Nefarious Nightmare

Crimelines

The Asian Madness Podcast

Part 2:

Once Upon A Crime

PNW Haunts & Homicides

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Deadly Devotion: Motherhood and Mayhem, Part 1 May 09, 2023

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This Mother’s Day, join Shane Waters on a chilling adventure featuring 14 podcasters as they share sinister stories of motherhood. Mother’s Day is typically a time to honor the love and sacrifices of mothers, but today we’ll be exploring the twisted tales that lurk behind the shadows. It’s an extra special, two parts, more than two-hour, Mother’s Day event. Podcasts are listed here in order of appearance: Part 1:

Foul Play: Crime Series

Music City 911

Crimes from the East

Cults, Crimes, Cabernet

A Nefarious Nightmare

Crimelines

The Asian Madness Podcast

Part 2:

Once Upon A Crime

PNW Haunts & Homicides

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37: The Frightful World of Imaginary Friends, Part 2 May 07, 2023

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We conclude our two-part look at ‘The Frightful World of Imaginary Friends’, exploring particularly dark cases of invisible companions who have urged others…to murder. I also share about my own imaginary friend from childhood. Core Source: https://cfz.org.uk/book/invizikids/ (book by Michael Hallowell) Discount Codes:

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36: The Frightful World of Imaginary Friends, Part 1 Apr 23, 2023

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A young girl returns from pre-school and tells her mother all about her new friend Soosha. She wants a colour backpack like Soosha, and hair ribbons like Soosha. She talks of Soosha every day after school. The girls mother attend a school event and, out of curiousity, asks a teacher to point out who Soosha is. The teacher says…'We have no girl called Soosha here.' Who are these invisible companions who young children speak to - are they harmless figments of a healthy imagination, or something supernatural…even sinister. I’m Peter Laws, and tonight on this two part episode, we explore ‘The Frightful World of Imaginary Friends.’ Sponsor:

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Deceptions & Resurrections, Part 2 Apr 09, 2023

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This Easter, join Shane Waters on a whimsical adventure featuring 13 podcasters as they share true stories of con artists and fake deaths. Delve into the magical world of the Enchanted Easterlands, where you’ll encounter peculiar characters and captivating true crime tales. Discover the history and origins of Easter, and experience a journey like no other. It’s an extra special, two part, more than two-hour, Easter event. Podcasts are listed here in order of appearance: Part 1:

Part 2:

Obscura: A True Crime Podcast

Hillbilly Horror Stories

History Goes Bump

Judgy Crime Girls

Foul Play: Crime Series

If you enjoyed this holiday collaboration special, check out the other collaboration specials: My Bloody Valentine and A Nightmare before Halloween. Stay tuned for upcoming holiday collaborations for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. Until our next adventure, stay safe and stay vigilant.

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Deceptions & Resurrections, Part 1 Apr 08, 2023

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This Easter, join Shane Waters on a whimsical adventure featuring 13 podcasters, including Peter from Frightful, as they share true stories of con artists and fake deaths. Delve into the magical world of the Enchanted Easterlands, where you’ll encounter peculiar characters and captivating true crime tales. Discover the history and origins of Easter, and experience a journey like no other. It’s an extra special, two part, more than two-hour, Easter event. Podcasts are listed here in order of appearance: Part 1:

Part 2:

Obscura: A True Crime Podcast

Hillbilly Horror Stories

History Goes Bump

Judgy Crime Girls

Foul Play: Crime Series

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35: The Aliens on the Train Mar 26, 2023

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After a spate of UFO/UAP sightings in recent years, the military, media and government seem more open to the possibility of extra-terrestrial visitors. Yet most of the reports inspire us to only look up into the heavens and watch the skies. Tonight, we hear a chilling account from one eye witness, who had a bizarre encounter while travelling by rail from Stratford-Upon-Avon to Swansea, South Wales in the UK. Her story prompts us not to look up at the sky…but rather to our left and right…to who might be sitting next to us on public transport. I’m Peter Laws, and tonight on Frightful we take a terrifying ride…with the Aliens on the Train. Episode Sponsor:

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Sources: This episode is based on an account given to the UFO researcher Richard Dolan. Thanks: Thanks go to researcher Fred Andersson, for bringing this strange tale to my attention. Special thanks to Tracy Allen and Albie Robles for their voice work in this episode. You can hire Albie here and he comes highly recommended by Frightful. https://www.albieroblesvoice.com/ Visit us online. Find us on all podcasting platforms. Help support our show through Patreon. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

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34: The Most Evil Woman in Australia - Anne Hamilton Byrne & ’The Family’ Cult Feb 26, 2023

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When I stumbled across a photograph of a mysterious woman on the internet, I was both attracted and disturbed. I had an immediate sense that this beautiful woman had a strange frightening quality. As I dug deeper, I realised my instincts were right. Tonight on Frightful we explore the disturbing story of Anne Hamilton Byrne, a cult leader who systematically stole children to create loving community for herself called ‘The Family.' She forced the kids to wear matching tracksuits and bleaching their hair blonde makes for an eerie sight…but this was the least of her horrors. Brace yourself for tonight’s Frightful, which may be upsetting to some listeners due to references to child cruelty. Yet the story is a fascinating exploration of one of the few female cult leaders. Meet Anne Hamilton Byrne…better known as ‘The Most Evil Woman in Australia’. Join our Patreon. Visit us online. Find us on all podcasting platforms. Help support our show through Patreon. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Episode Sponsor:

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My Bloody Valentine, Part 2 Feb 10, 2023

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…12 dates … …14 love gone wrong stories… …Will YOU be my Valentine? This Valentine’s Day, prepare for a unique podcast experience! Shane Waters will introduce 14 crime podcast hosts. Each host brings a new, love gone wrong true story to mix. It’s an extra special, two part, more than two-hour, Valentine event. Part 2 of 2. Podcasts are listed here in order of appearance: In this Part 2 Episode: 1. Sirens 2. The Trail Went Cold 3. Method and Madness 4. True Crime Cases with Lanie 5. Crimelines 6. Love Murder 7. Foul Play: Crime Series In the Part 1 Episode: 1. Murder She Told 2. True Crime Island 3. Hillbilly Horror Stories 4. Tapes from the Darkside 5. Coffee and Cases 6. Gone Cold – Texas True Crime 7. Live, Laugh, Larceny

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