Enter The Rift

Enter The Rift

Your place for the paranormal, the weird, and high strangeness. Join brothers Kenny and Garrett as they discuss various topics including cryptids, monsters, shadow people, and more in an often funny way. Now let's Enter The Rift! Have an experience with anything weird? Let us know! We would love to hear anything about Faeries, Dog Man encounters, Bigfoot, Aliens, or whatever else is out there.

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May 21, 2025 37 mins

In this episode we cover 5 allegedly true eyewitness encounters with Pale Crawlers. Cryptid beings similar to the "Rake" creepypasta. Very tall and thin humanoids with very pale gray to white skin that move by crawling in a very uncanny fashion. 


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Join us as we explore New Orleans’ vampire legends. From the blood-drinking Carter Brothers of the 1930s to the mysterious Casket Girls and the enigmatic Jacques St. Germaine, the French Quarter brims with eerie tales. The episode also dives into modern vampire subcultures and a chilling encounter with a pale, wall-climbing creature. 

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In this episode we talk about Alien Big Cats, mysterious felines spotted far from their natural habitats. From the Beast of Exmoor to Appalachian black panthers, we get into global sightings, rational theories like escaped pets, and paranormal claims of shapeshifters and interdimensional beings.

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Spontaneous Human Combustion
Join hosts Kenny and Garrett as they get into the mystery of spontaneous human combustion (SHC)—where people burst into flames with no apparent cause. From a 14th-century knight torched after too much wine to a 2011 Irishman officially ruled an SHC victim, we explore bizarre historical cases, common traits (think elderly alcoholics and detached limbs), and wild theories. Is it the "wick effect&...

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In this episode we talk about some of the peculiar and eerie phenomena of the American Southwest. The mysterious Taos Hum in New Mexico, where only a small fraction of people can hear a constant low-frequency noise. The episode also covers the haunted history of the Devil's Highway, US Route 666, known for its high accident rate and paranormal sightings, including phantom vehicles and hellhounds. Lastly, they explore the legen...

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This week, Kenny and Garrett dive into the Pine Barrens of New Jersey to unravel the legend of the Jersey Devil—a bat-winged, horse-headed, hoofed oddball that’s been spooking locals since 1735. From cursed births to cannonball-proof shenanigans, this episode’s got it all!

  • The Origin Story: Meet Mother Leeds, the overwhelmed mom of 12 who might’ve accidentally hexed her 13th kid into becoming a flying devil-baby. Did it slaughte...
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February 25, 2025 35 mins

The Loveland Frogman: Urban Legend or Cryptid?

In Season 2, Episode 3 of the Into the Rift podcast, we get into the legend of the Loveland Frogman from Loveland, Ohio. We discuss reported sightings from the 1950s, 1972 police encounters, and a more recent sighting in 2016. The conversation explores various details and inconsistencies in the stories, questioning whether the Frogman is an urban legend, a cryptid, or a miside...

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Gargoyle Sightings: Legends, Modern Encounters, and Crackhead Theories


In this episode we get into the topic of gargoyles, exploring both historical legends and modern sightings. They begin with the 7th-century French legend of La Gargouille. The discussion then moves to modern sightings across the United States, including the 'Demon Leaper' in the 1880s, the 'Houston Gargoyle' encountered by NASA archivist ...

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February 9, 2025 46 mins

Welcome back! In this episode we talk about the drones that were being spotted over New Jersey and across the country. Later, we talk about the Wisconsin Man Bat and eye witness accounts. 

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Ever hear about the Black Eyed Kids or BEKS? Well they just may come to visit you. In this episode we discuss these strange visitors and whether or not this is just an urban legend or an actual paranormal phenomenon that started in the 1990's. Then we get into some stories from eyewitnesses. 

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On today's episode instead of talking about other people's experiences we're talking about our own! We talk about Shadow People, Orbs, Poltergeist Phenomena, and experiences with Sleep Paralysis! Happy Halloween Everyone!


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Intro: Aries Beats - Halloween Organ (Spooky Dark Wave / Scary Mystic Horror)
Outro: stranger-things-124008 by Music_Unlimited

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October 29, 2024 35 mins

In today's episode we talk about Dogmen. Huge upright walking canines that look like werewolves. These beasts can be very large anywhere from six to ten feet tall! We go over their general descriptions then go into some supposedly TRUE stories from witnesses. These encounters are from all over the country. Maybe there could even be a Dogman in your neck of the woods. 


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October 22, 2024 40 mins

In today's episode we talk about the Aswang. A group of monsters from the Philippines. These shapeshifters often take the form of a beautiful woman in the day but watch out! At night they may transform into hideous creatures that want to eat your guts! The forms of Aswang we talk about here are the Mandurugo, the vile Manananggal, the TikTik, the Tiyanak, the Bal Bal and more!


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October 15, 2024 37 mins

On today's episode we will be discussing sightings of the Pale Crawlers. Large pale and gangly humanoids that stalk around at night. These cryptids are seen all around the world. Are they a true undiscovered creature or just a popular urban legend?

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Today in this episode we talk about eyewitness accounts of Shadow People. Accounts range from these beings merely staring at people to becoming combative and trying to hurt the witness! And in one case they try to possess their body. Listen to the show to find out more! 

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October 1, 2024 29 mins

Shadow People are a varied and widespread paranormal phenomenon. This episode is a primer to the subject. We discuss what Shadow People look like and theories about what they may actually be. Stick around for part 2 where we discuss eyewitness accounts!

DISCLAIMER: None of the content in this episode is medical advice.

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https://www.bustle.com/life/what-are-shadow-people-these-supernatural-entities-are-...

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In this episode we discuss the urban legend of the Melonheads. Deformed humanoids that may or may not want to eat you. Afterwards we talk about the Dover Demon sightings back in the 1970's.

Melonheads

https://mysteriousuniverse.org/2018/05/strange-encounters-with-the-bizarre-melonheads/


https://newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/the-melon-heads-of-connecticut/


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melon_heads


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September 17, 2024 41 mins

Here we discuss the encounter with the Braxton County Monster of West Virginia. An unique event that occurred over several days back in 1952.

Source: Monsters of West Virginia: Mysterious Creatures in the Mountain State by Rosemary Ellen Guiley

Link: https://www.amazon.com/Monsters-West-Virginia-Mysterious-Creatures/dp/0811710289/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

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September 8, 2024 34 mins

Hello Everyone! In this episode we discuss monsters that aren't as famous as the Mothman. These include The Vegetable Man, Ogua, and more!

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http://www.appalachianoddity.org/database-1968-1990/

https://pinebarrensinstitute.com/cryptids/2018/8/18/cryptid-profile-ogua

https://www.ballyraven.com/encyclopedia/ogua

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0081E08QI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_d_asin_ti...

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