In the quiet farmlands of Elkhorn, Wisconsin, something monstrous is said to stalk the fields. The Beast of Bray Road—a hulking, fur-covered creature with glowing eyes and a taste for fear—has haunted locals for decades. Part werewolf, part cryptid, and all nightmare, this mysterious entity has earned a chilling reputation through roadside sightings, claw marks on car doors, and blood-curdling encounters too strange to dismiss.
In this episode, Steven and Will prowl into the history of the Beast. From the first reported sightings in the 1930s to the media frenzy of the 1990s, we explore how folklore, eyewitness reports, and regional panic turned a quiet stretch of country road into ground zero for one of America’s most enduring werewolf legends. Was it a misidentified animal? A hoax? Or something far more terrifying and unknown?
Whether you believe in cryptids or not, one thing’s certain: there’s something unsettling about Bray Road after dark. So grab a flashlight, roll up your windows, and join us as we uncover the eerie legend that continues to send shivers down Wisconsin’s spine. The Beast may be watching... and waiting.
Follow Us:Instagram: @BeyondCampfireTwitter: @BeyondCampfire
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce
Football’s funniest family duo — Jason Kelce of the Philadelphia Eagles and Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs — team up to provide next-level access to life in the league as it unfolds. The two brothers and Super Bowl champions drop weekly insights about the weekly slate of games and share their INSIDE perspectives on trending NFL news and sports headlines. They also endlessly rag on each other as brothers do, chat the latest in pop culture and welcome some very popular and well-known friends to chat with them. Check out new episodes every Wednesday. Follow New Heights on the Wondery App, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to new episodes early and ad-free, and get exclusive content on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. And join our new membership for a unique fan experience by going to the New Heights YouTube channel now!