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Bonus Ep - Stranger Paranormal with Author John Olsen Sep 20, 2022

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True Paranormal Stories"Stranger Paranormal" is book 6 in the "Stranger Bridgerland" Book series. Stranger Paranormal is a collection of true first-hand stories of Ghosts, Hauntings, Bigfoot, UFOs, Cryptids, Glitches in the Matrix, and more. Author John Olsen has been interviewing people about their strange and unknown encounters for over 30 years and once again brings you these weird tales.
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https://www.amazon.com/Stranger-Paranormal-True-stories/dp/B0BC9BS6SK
https://www.strangerbridgerland.com/

Ep. 145 - The Houston Batman Sep 13, 2022

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The Houston Batman, also known as the Houston Horror, was a very tall man-like creature with bat wings that was seen for the first time in the yard of Hilda Walker in Houston, TX. On a very hot, peaceful night, Hilda Walker, Judy Meyer, & Howard Phillips, all neighbors, were sitting on Hilda's front porch around 2:30 am on June 18, 1953, when Hilda noticed a large shadow move across her lawn. The shadow then jumped up into a pecan tree & all three could see that the shadow appeared to be a very tall man-like figure standing around 6 ½ feet tall with bat-like wings on its back, wearing a black, tight-fitting outfit, & surrounded by a glowing yellow haze. The figure lingered for about 30 seconds before the light began to fade out & the figure vanished.
Even though this encounter only lasted a few seconds, there have been other reports of a flying batman or birdman in the area throughout the decades. There have been several theories as to what this mysterious creature could be, including an undiscovered species, an alien, or even an interdimensional time traveler, & Ken Gerhard, a cryptozoologist from TX, believes that the existence of these big birds is possible & if they do exist, their home base has to be somewhere remote & largely unexplored.
Join us on episode 145 to hear more about the Houston Batman!
Sources: abc13.com/houston-batman-folklore-man-with-wings-bat-in/2587899/, https://obscurban-legend.fandom.com/wiki/Houston_Batman, texashillcountry.com/houston-batman-flying-monster/, mysanantonio.com/entertainment/article/pteranodon-texas-crytozoologist-san-antonio-16290326.php, sacurrent.com/news/holy-humanoids-batman-reports-of-flying-beings-over-south-texas-2330899
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Ep. 144 - The Devil's Rocking Chair Aug 30, 2022

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The Devil’s Rocking Chair appears to be a seemingly normal looking rocking chair that belonged to the Glatzel family, but it has been known to cause many paranormal and unexplained things to happen to those unfortunate to sit in it or even be in its vicinity. In the summer of 1980, eleven-year-old David Glatzel began to have nightmares of a ghostly figure that looked like a man with black eyes, pointed ears, horns and hooves, and he had a thin gaunt face with spiky teeth. The nightmares progressed to waking up with bruises and scratches and eventually speaking in an unknown language. The family had no choice but to bring in priests and Ed and Lorraine Warren to perform several exorcisms on the boy, many while he was sitting in the rocking chair, to free him from the Devil's grasp.
The family held onto the chair for many years after these strange events even though anyone who sat in the chair would suffer such excruciating back or sciatica problems that it would send them to hospital, some requiring surgery. In April 2019, Zak Bagans purchased the chair from David's brother and placed it in his Haunted Museum. People soon began breaking into uncontrollable sobbing in view of the chair and one person collapsed near the chair on the stairs. It is believed that the chair is also responsible for doors closing on their own and light turning on and off.
Join us on episode 144 to hear more about the history and paranormal occurrences of this very haunted rocking chair!
Sources: newsweek.com/zak-bagans-closes-devils-rocking-chair-exhibit-1441871, tmz.com/2019/04/28/zak-bagans-haunted-rocking-chair-lorraine-warren-devil-made-me-do-it-case-conjuring/, grunge.com/475421/the-scary-story-behind-the-most-haunted-rocking-chair-in-history/, dummies.com/article/body-mind-spirit/religion-spirituality/the-paranormal/the-most-haunted-objects-in-the-world-266106/, spiritshack.co.uk/blog/the-devils-rocking-chair/
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Ep. 143 - The Mill Race Monster Aug 16, 2022

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The Mill Race Monster is a bipedal, 6-7 foot tall creature seen in the 83-acre Mill Race Park in Columbus, Indiana in 1974 which launched the largest monster hunt in US history. On November 1, 1974, four young women spotted the monster in the park and fled without any interaction with it, but several hours later, two girls were attacked while in their car. The one witness, Tyra Cataline, described it as having a greenish tinge to it with moss and slime on its face, and with large fangs. It attacked their car, biting and beating on the windshield trying to get into it before they were able to speed off. The police laughed off the incident until they inspected their car and found it with having damage as well as the horrific stench coming from it.
In the next few days, a few more encounters with the Mill Race Monster occurred, with one of the witnesses suggesting that because there had been UFOs and strange lights seen over the area, that the Mill Race Monster might have been of alien origin. It was at this point, that amateur monster hunters began to pour into the area, some carrying baseball bats and shotguns. It was so bad that one night, there was reportedly over 100 cars in the park.
Sightings of this green hairy creature only transpired for a few days in early November1974 and hasn't been seen since. What was the Mill Race Monster and why did he only hang around for a few days? Join us on episode 143 to hear more!
Sources: exemplore.com/cryptids/Indiana-Monster-Hunt-The-Mill-Race-Monster, cryptopia.us/site/2015/03/mill-race-monster-indiana-usa/, The Indianapolis Star Saturday Nov 9 1974 Vol 72 No 157, sasquatchchronicles.com/the-mill-race-monster/, fox8.com/news/we-thought-we-were-going-to-die-woman-convinced-she-saw-horrible-slimy-bigfoot/, foxsylvania.blog/tag/mill-race-monster/, mysteriousuniverse.org/2015/07/exploring-american-monsters-indiana/
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Ep. 142 - Lake Ontario Aug 02, 2022

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Lake Ontario is one of the 5 Great Lakes of North America and is the 13th largest lake in the world. Lake Ontario is known for many things, including the Niagara Falls, but it is also known to have paranormal mysteries, its own Vortex/Triangle, as well as a supposed underwater alien base! A small stretch of water off of Prince Edward County on the Eastern part of Lake Ontario is called the Marysburgh Vortex or the Graveyard of Lake Ontario. There have been a multitude of shipwrecks, airplane mishaps, strange sightings, and mysterious disappearances which leads this area to be called a vortex. The Marysburgh Vortex is the most dangerous part of the lake where compasses have been known to malfunction and rapid weather changes can occur here.
Although, the consensus is that there is a large iron deposit in the middle of the lakebed which causes the malfunctions, there are some that believe that the magnetic anomaly can be attributed to a major crossing of ley lines. There is also a ton of UFO sightings over the lake with people seeing unidentifiable objects or lights diving into & out of the lake. Some theorize that there might be an alien base located beneath the lake, and that there are several entrances located throughout. Are they interested in the area because of the ley lines, or is it something else that’s attracting them?
Join us on episode 142 to hear more about this mysterious Great Lake!
Sources: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Ontario, globalnews.ca/news/8140913/lake-ontario-vortex-marysburgh-bermuda-triangle-zed-files/, ufos-aliens.co.uk/cosmicunder.html, ar.gaf.news/en/lake-ontario-an-underwater-ufo-base-3/, phantomsandmonsters.com/2014/01/lake-ontario-ufos-joint-underwater-bases.html, spacing.ca/toronto/2007/10/12/strange-sights-over-lake-ontario/, Legends and Lore of Lake Ontario by Susan Peterson Gateley, ghosts.fandom.com/wiki/Marysburgh_Vortex
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Ghosts and Gastropubs - The Orphanage and Garryowen Irish Pub, Gettysburg PA Jul 05, 2022

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On episode one of Ghosts and Gastropubs we travel to the Orphanage in Gettysburg, PA and then hit the Garryowen Irish Pub.

Ep. 141 - The Tuttle Bottoms Monster Jun 21, 2022

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The Tuttle Bottoms Monster inhabits a swampy area north of Harrisburg, Illinois in the Saline River watershed and has been haunting this area for generations. It is a gigantic ape-like, hairy creature with glowing eyes and a long snout similar to an anteater. The first report of the Tuttle Bottoms Monster occurred on August 6, 1963 when the Saline County Sheriff encountered multiple youths with guns who were searching for it in the Bottoms. In his 28 years of service, the sheriff received over 50 calls from people claiming to see this creature.
There are some that believe that the Tuttle Bottoms Monster is actually an animal that was created by scientists and then intentionally released by the government into the area. Others believe that it could be a surviving relative of a prehistoric anteater species. Or could it be an undiscovered species?
What is this mysterious creature? Join us on episode 141 to hear more about the Tuttle Bottoms Monster!
Sources: itsmth.fandom.com/wiki/Tuttle_Bottoms_Monster, steemit.com/folklore/@pinkspectre/tuttle-bottoms-monster-north-american-folklore, mysteriousheartland.com/the-tuttle-bottoms/, mysteriousuniverse.org/2019/10/not-quite-bigfoot-the-strange-tale-of-the-tuttle-bottoms-monster/, dailyregister.com/article/20101105/blogs/701249540/, https://thesouthern.com/
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Ep. 140 - The Aswang Jun 07, 2022

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The name Aswang is applied to various shape-shifting evil creatures in the Filipino mythologies and culture. It is one of the most feared creatures in the Philippines, and depending on what region you are in, it could be a vampire, or a ghoul, or a witch, or a werebeast. Because the definitions and stories of the Aswang vary so much, there is no specific set of characteristics. But, there is one common concern for the Aswang: they are shape-shifters. They are the most powerful during the night, and although they are usually described to be secluded, they have been known to adapt in communities through marriage.
They are known to turn into a human with long dark hair during the day, and can be fast and silent, unless they want to trick you into thinking they are farther away and will then be loud. You can use holy objects, salt, vinegar, or coat yourself in urine in order to protect yourself against the Aswang. You can also use a bolo knife on the witch Aswang by stabbing it in the back.
Join us on episode 140 to hear more about this shape-shifting creature from the Philippines!
Sources: cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Aswang, wikipedia.org, theculturetrip.com/asia/philippines/articles/aswang-the-terrifying-vampire-ghouls-of-the-philippines/, mythology.net/monsters/aswang/, thoughtcatalog.com/january-nelson/2018/08/aswang/, https://www.aswangproject.com/
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Ep. 139 - Point Lookout Lighthouse May 24, 2022

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The Point Lookout Lighthouse, located in Scotland, MD, sits at the entrance of the Potomac River at the southernmost tip of the Chesapeake Bay and is said to be the most haunted lighthouse in the United States. On May 3, 1825, it was decided that a light was needed at the entrance to the Potomac River in order to warn ships about the shoals and to prevent shipwrecks from continuing to happen at the entrance to the river. After five years of delays, it was first lit on September 20, 1830, and ran without too many issues through the years. Things changed for a time when the Civil War began. A hospital was built in the area to care for wounded Union soldiers, and when Camp Hoffman was built, it held as many as 20,000 prisoners at a time, which was double its occupancy limit, and at least 3,000 to 8000 died there due to limited rations and poor conditions.
Because of the death permeating the ground in the area due to the Civil War and the several shipwrecks that occurred near the lighthouse, the lighthouse is incredibly haunted. People have heard footsteps in the hall and stairway, heard doors slamming shut, and heard voices and even snoring coming from nowhere. Several paranormal investigations have occurred here, where they were able to catch numerous EVPs, felt cold spots, and witnessed full-body apparitions. It has been discovered that there are 24 distinct voices in the lighthouse.
Join us on episode 139 to hear more about Point Lookout Lighthouse, the most haunted lighthouse in America!
Sources: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Point_Lookout_Light, ptlookoutlighthouse.com, lighthousefriends.com/light.asp?ID=436, dnr.maryland.gov/Pages/Spirits-of-Point-Lookout.aspx, southernmarylandchronicle.com/2018/10/11/scariest-stories-of-the-chesapeake-bay-region-part-6-point-lookout-lighthouse/
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Ep. 138 - Spring-heeled Jack May 10, 2022

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Spring-Heeled Jack is a boogeyman entity in English folklore during the Victorian Era, where his name caused fear among those who lived in London during that time. Reports of this entity began in 1837 and most of his attacks were against women, where he would ring the doorbell and then cause severe damage to their clothing with sharp claws, or just simply ambush people while they are out walking. The descriptions of him were so varied of what he looked like that sometimes he was described as having the appearance of a ghost, the Devil or even a bear, but many of the descriptions of him claimed he had clawed hands, fiery red eyes, wore a helmet, cape, and a tight-fitting white outfit.
Those in authority believed that this entity was just a man or group of wealthy men that were dressing up and scaring people on a bet, and several men were brought in for questioning for the different attacks. But there were many that believed that because of his terrifying and frightful appearance, that he was more paranormal, and could be the Devil or a demon, a shape-shifting figure, a spectral phantom, or even an alien.
Who or what terrorized England? Join us for episode 138 to hear more about Spring-Heeled Jack!
Sources: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spring-heeled_Jack, atlasobscura.com/articles/meet-springheeled-jack-the-leaping-devil-that-terrorized-victorian-england, allthatsinteresting.com/spring-heeled-jack, historic-uk.com/CultureUK/Spring-Heeled-Jack/, thoughtcatalog.com/january-nelson/2018/08/spring-heeled-jack/, monster.fandom.com/wiki/Spring-heeled_Jack, strangehistory.org/cms/index.php/popular/57-spring-heeled-jack-man-or-myth
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