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October 14, 2025 64 mins
Author and investigator Richard Estep joins Jim to discuss two of his newest books and the strange cases behind them. From the enduring mystery of the Mothman legend to firsthand accounts of chilling hauntings, Richard shares what he has learned from decades spent researching the world’s most unnerving phenomena. OCTOBER SPECIAL: Get a 14 DAY FREE TRIAL OF SPOOKY STUDIO PLUS ON APPLE PODCASTS ONLY! ⁠https://apple.co/spooky They explore how folklore, eyewitness testimony, and field investigation collide in Mothman: Sightings and Investigations of the Iconic Flying Cryptid and Ghostly Encounters: Terrifyingly True Hauntings. Along the way, Richard recounts some of his most memorable cases, including haunted hospitals, spectral sightings, and the infamous Flight 401 story that inspired one of the creepiest ghost legends of all time. If you enjoy a mix of grounded research and spine-tingling tales, you won’t want to miss this conversation. You can find both of Richard's new books at Amazon: Mothman: Sightings and Investigations of the Iconic Flying Cryptid https://amzn.to/3W3GlBS Ghostly Encounters: Terrifyingly True Hauntings https://amzn.to/3W3wb45 Thanks Richard! -- This post contains Amazon affiliate links that benefit Jim Harold Media when you make a qualifying purchase. Thank you for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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