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Ep. 155 - The Pocomoke Forest Feb 28, 2023

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The Pocomoke Forest, located in the Chesapeake Bay region, is an 18,000-acre woodland that has many hiking trails, a camping area, hunting accessibility, and is considered to be Maryland's most haunted forest. There are stories of haunted churches, spirits with tragic origins, and various unexplained phenomena. There are many stories and Urban Legends told about this forest including a six-fingered ghost who leaves his handprint on car windows, a spirit and his cat seen in Furnace Town, and a goat man who haunts the area.
Visitors to the forest have heard the sounds of a woman screaming for help and a baby crying, have seen apparitions and shadows, and have felt someone touch them on the shoulder or felt their hair being pulled by someone not there.
Join us on episode 155 to hear more about this haunted forest in Maryland!
Sources: chesapeakeghosts.com/haunted-pocomoke-forest-urban-legends/, thesuflyer.com/post/pocomoke-forest-haunting-or-hoax, wamu.org/story/13/10/25/on_the_coast_is_tiny_pocomoke_city_md_really_haunted/, wmdt.com/2018/10/haunted-delmarva-pocomoke-forest/, ranker.com/list/creepy-real-stories-pocomoke-forest/isadora-teich
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Ep. 154 - Shaman's Portal Feb 14, 2023

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Beaver Dunes Park in Oklahoma’s panhandle is 300+ acres of dunes & sand where visitors can enjoy dune buggy riding, hiking trails, & several campgrounds. It is also known as Oklahoma's Bermuda Triangle as well as the Shaman's Portal due to its mysterious & tragic history. The mysterious & paranormal history of this area can be dated back to the 1500's when the Spanish conquistador Francisco Vazquez de Coronado was in the area searching for the elusive Lost City of Gold. Native Americans tried to warn Coronado of the danger of the dunes, which they called the “Shaman’s Portal” but he, of course, ignored their warnings. While exploring the area, three of his men disappeared instantly into flashes of blinding green light, & ever since then, there have been accounts of other people who have simply disappeared.
What could be causing these disappearances or flashes of light? It has been speculated that perhaps it is because it may be the location of a UFO crash from an unknown time & the dunes hide the wreckage. There are reports from visitors camping in the park where they have seen mysterious military-looking people digging at the dunes in the middle of the night. Strange anomalies in geographical samples in the area have included ionized soil and electromagnetic phenomenon that was scientifically unexplainable. Some of the theories out there conjecture that there is a possible cave system beneath the dunes that leads to a portal or doorway to another/alternate dimension.
Join us on episode 154 as we discuss the mysterious Shaman’s Portal in Oklahoma!
Sources: travelok.com/articles/oklahomas-spooky-urban-legends, onlyinyourstate.com/oklahoma/sinister-beaver-dunes-park-ok/, kfor.com/news/great-state/green-lightning-and-mysterious-disappearances-this-oklahoma-park-comes-with-some-spooky-myths/, puzzleboxhorror.com/shamans-portal-of-beaver-dunes-park-oklahoma/, z94.com/oklahoma-ufos-and-the-shamans-portal/, jeanmariebauhaus.com/2018/04/10/restless-oklahoma-shamans-portal/, /theweeklyrambler.com/mysterious-oklahoma-a-giant-octopus-humanoid-being-and-a-spooky-shaman-portal/, mysteriousuniverse.org/2021/06/the-bizarre-mystery-of-the-beaver-county-park-oklahoma/
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Ep. 153 - The Yahoo, West Virginia's Bigfoot Jan 31, 2023

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In this episode, we dive into the legend of the Yahoo Bigfoot, a creature said to inhabit the forests of West Virginia and Kentucky. This black-haired Bigfoot is said to be 8 feet tall, with some reports claiming that it can even reach 10 feet in height. It is believed to be highly intelligent and will often work jointly in small groups, but can also be very hostile, with some hunters reporting that small trees have been thrown at them.
One of the most famous encounters with the Yahoo Bigfoot was that of the frontiersman Daniel Boone, where he killed a Yahoo while protecting his son. Jonathan Swift also wrote about a large creature which he called a Yahoo in his book Gulliver's Travels.
Join us on episode 153 where we discuss this mythological beast!
Sources: cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/West_Virginian_Yahoo, appalachiabare.com/a-strange-and-frightful-being-appalachias-folklore-creatures-part-3/, appalachianhistory.net/2019/05/yeahoh-yahoo-or-bigfoot.html, wvexplorer.com/2022/07/01/bigfoot-sightings-clustering-in-southern-west-virginia/, mountain-monsters-aims.fandom.com/wiki/Bigfoot_of_Clay_County
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Ep. 152 - Holiday Special Dec 20, 2022

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On this episode, we do something a little different and talk about some of our favorite holiday movies, read a script for the never-made Paranormal Punchers web series, and then play D&D where Santa fights his elves.
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Ep. 151 - Mysore Curse Dec 06, 2022

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The Wadiyar Dynasty, also known as the Wadiyars of Mysore, is a late-medieval/early-modern South Indian Hindu royal family of the former kings of Mysore. For much of their 600 year old history, they have been trying to unsuccessfully ward off a deadly curse.
Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wadiyar_dynasty, indiatvnews.com/buzz/news-mysuru-royal-baby-ends-400-year-old-curse-on-the-wodeyar-family-415914, rozbuzz.in/editors-choice/the-mysore-palace-the-queen-and-the-curse-know-the-dark-secret-of-the-mysore-royals/, qz.com/india/414978/how-a-400-year-old-curse-continues-to-haunt-one-of-indias-richest-royal-families, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talakadu, bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/bangalore/others/car-pooling-uber-positive-response/articleshow/49343987.cms, ranker.com/list/famous-cursed-families-in-history/chase-christy

Ep. 150 - Museum of Shadows Nov 22, 2022

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The Museum of Shadows, located in Omaha, Nebraska, has been voted one of the most haunted museums in the world and houses over 3000 verified haunted objects. Nate & Kaleigh Raterman, the curators of the museum, are professional investigators, specialists in demonology, Kaleigh is a psychic medium and they have spent 17+ years investigating cases of the unknown. They receive donations daily from around the world and they determine if it is haunted via several regular and paranormal investigations.
The artifacts on display include odd items like animal carcasses that were used in rituals, several Ouija boards, and a lot of cursed or possessed dolls, including Ayda the haunted doll, the most haunted object in the museum.
Visitors have reported being physically touched, seeing apparitions, hearing disembodied voices, children laughing, running and much more.
Join us on episode 150 to hear more about the very Museum of Shadows!
Sources: museumofshadows.com, omahamagazine.com/2021/04/29/353281/truth-in-the-shadows-museum-of-shadows-celebrates-the-macabre, dailynebraskan.com/culture/museum-of-shadows-houses-ghosts-paranormal-activity/article_026ae962-ee7a-11e6-b6bd-9bd19560d086.html, fox42kptm.com/news/local/strange-occurrences-caught-on-camera-inside-plattsmouth-museum, 3newsnow.com/news/local-news/downtown-omahas-museum-of-shadows-is-home-to-largest-collection-of-haunted-artifacts, bhsorator.com/664/entertainment/local-business-claims-to-have-most-haunted-doll-in-world/, medium.com/freaklore/doll-so-haunted-owners-move-her-wearing-hazmat-suit-94eee978f69f

Ep. 149 - The Bonnacon Nov 08, 2022

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The Bonnacon, also known as the bonasus or bonacho, is a legendary bull creature from medieval times & even earlier with a unique & smelly defense mechanism, that has earned it as being the laughing stock of medieval bestiary. It has inward-curving horns, a mane that looks similar to a horse's, and reddish-brown or black fur. Because its horns are inward facing & basically useless for self-defense from hunters, the Bonnacon would expel large amounts of burning or corrosive poop from its anus at its pursuers, burning them & thereby ensuring its escape.
The first description of the Bonnacon comes from Pliny the Elder's Natural History published in AD 77, & because of Natural History’s popularity, the Bonnacon was included in a multitude of medieval bestiaries. There is no hard evidence of the existence of the Bonnacon, but it may actually be a creature based on a real animal. The name bonnacon is derived from the Greek word “bonasos” which means bison, & it is suggested that maybe it was a species of bison.
Join us on episode 149 to hear more about this legendary smelly bull creature!
Sources: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonnacon, blogs.getty.edu/iris/the-bonnacon-laughing-stock-of-the-medieval-bestiary/, ancient-origins.net/myths-legends-europe/do-not-attack-bonnacon-medieval-beast-toxic-defense-009732, folklore-society.com/resources/tarasque/, youtube.com/watch?v=xp_as8P1nBM
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Ep. 148 - Halloween Trivia Special Oct 25, 2022

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Hey, friends! It's our Halloween Trivia Special 2022! Three rounds of paranormal related trivia. This year, Mark, Dave, and Nash battle it out. Who will win? Listen to find out! Or watch it!
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Ep. 147 - The Deer Man Oct 12, 2022

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The Deer Man is a half-human/half-deer creature that has been reported all over the country & even in Canada. It has been described differently sometimes depending on the location, but generally it has the antlered head of a deer, a human’s torso, its legs are either those of a man or a deer, and is said to be well muscled and surprisingly fast for its size. Some accounts say it reeks like a rotting corpse, it makes an ear-piercing scream, and that it has the power to transform itself from just a regular deer into a half-deer/half-human creature
Is it an undiscovered species or a misidentified deer? Or could it be an interdimensional creature that can pass from one reality to another or possibly a wendigo? The most popular theory though is that it could be a skinwalker. Skinwalkers are supposed to be fast, can shape-shift and able to mesmerize people.
Join us on episode 147 to hear more about the mysterious Deer Man!
Sources: https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Deer_Man, https://mysteriousuniverse.org/2019/12/bizarre-encounters-with-mysterious-deer-men/, https://obscurban-legend.fandom.com/wiki/Deer_Man
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Ep. 146 - Peggy the Doll Sep 27, 2022

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Peggy the Doll is a 3-foot-tall doll that has a blonde hair bob with glassy blue eyes and is considered to be the most haunted and dangerous doll in the world. After being purchased at a car boot sale, the owner began having nightmares and felt as though she was being haunted by the doll. She contacted Jayne Harris, a paranormal and haunted doll investigator, and eventually sent the doll to her. Jayne and her team of psychics began working with the doll, running experiments or having paranormal sessions with it and began posting photos and videos of the doll online. That is when she began receiving comments from people who had seen the video and immediately after viewing it began to have chest pain, nausea and/or crippling headaches. Jayne has come to the conclusion that the doll is possessed by the spirit of a woman who was born in 1946, died of a chest-related condition like asthma, and may have ties to the Holocaust.
Peggy the Doll is now in Zak Bagans' possession where he has her in his Haunted Museum in her own room, in a dollhouse with a glass enclosure and cameras on her 24/7. There is also a spirit box sitting near her where she sometimes communicates with those who dare to come see her. According to Zak, he has met many dolls but none have ever affected him as badly as Peggy the Doll.
Join us on episode 146 to hear more about this haunted doll!
Sources: redbookmag.com/life/news/a21511/warning-this-video-of-a-haunted-doll-may-make-you-sick/, dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-3043392/Video-haunted-doll-causes-EIGHTY-viewers-reportedly-suffer-chest-pains-nausea-crippling-headaches.html, dreadcentral.com/news/208570/exclusive-haunted-museum-news-zak-bagans-display-one-dangerous-paranormal-possessions-world/, thenetline.com/peggy-the-doll-story/, hauntjaunts.net/what-would-you-ask-peggy-the-doll/, horroraddicts.wordpress.com/2021/09/06/nightmare-fuel-peggy-the-doll/, hdparanormal.com/peggy, thesecurioustimes.net/2019/11/14/a-personal-encounter-with-peggy-the-haunted-doll/
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