Weirder After Dark

Just off the coast of Maine lies a jagged, wind-battered rock called Boon Island.
In 1710, a British ship wrecked there in the dead of winter. The survivors—freezing, starving, and surrounded by nothing but ocean—were pushed past the brink. What happened next became one of the darkest survival stories in New England history.
But the island’s horror didn’t end with the shipwreck. Years later, a lighthouse keeper and his wife s...

Think you know Civil War history? Think again.
When Melanie Lanier set out to rescue her captured husband from Fort Warren, she wasn’t expecting her mission to end in tragedy… or that her final request—to be buried in a black dress—would spark one of New England’s most enduring ghost stories.
In this episode, we explore the true story behind The Lady in Black, the haunting of George’s Island, and why Melanie’s spirit may neve...

Nestled beside the tracks in Ashland, Massachusetts, sits one of the most haunted pubs in New England—Stone’s Public House. Built in the 1830s by a railroad tycoon with a dark past, this tavern has seen it all: unexplained deaths, ghost sightings, secret basement chambers, and even rumored ties to the Underground Railroad.

In this episode, we uncover the eerie legacy of John Stone and the strange events that have plagued the inn for...

They called her a witch. She called the shots—even from the grave.
In this episode, we’re heading to Monroe, Connecticut, to meet Hanna Cranna—New England’s most delightfully petty alleged witch. Known for cursing neighbors, hexing pies, and issuing some seriously spooky funeral instructions, Hanna wasn’t your average 19th-century widow.
We’ll dig into the real woman behind the legend (Hannah Hovey), explore how her eerie reputation ...

In January of 1919, a giant storage tank in Boston’s North End exploded—unleashing a tidal wave of molasses that tore through city streets at 35 miles per hour. Buildings crumbled. Horses drowned. Twenty-one people lost their lives in one of the strangest and deadliest industrial disasters in American history.

This week on Weirder After Dark, we’re diving into the sticky, surreal horror of the Great Molasses Flood. Was it really jus...

In the shadowy hills of Northfield, Vermont, an unsolved mystery has haunted locals for over half a century. They say he’s part man, part beast—naked, feral, and wearing the severed head of a pig. Some say it’s just a campfire tale. Others swear they’ve seen him with their own eyes—lurking near the Devil’s Washbowl, vanishing into the trees.

This week on Weirder After Dark, Sean dives headfirst into the terrifying legend of the Nort...

Robin Hood in New England? They robbed stagecoaches, held up travelers, and disappeared into the wild… but with a tip of the hat and a reputation for courtesy. In this episode, we uncover the stories of Captain Thunderbolt and Lightfoot—two legendary highwaymen who blurred the line between criminal and folk hero. Were they ruthless thieves or gallant rebels fighting a corrupt system? Join us as we explore their bold escapades, whis...

In the shadowy harbors of late-1700s New England, Rachel Wall carved her place in history as America’s first female pirate. From quiet coastal beginnings to notorious outlaw, Rachel’s life was filled with deception, robbery, and murder on the high seas—until her violent deeds finally caught up with her at the gallows. Join us as we sail into the stormy waters of her forgotten tale and uncover the truth behind America’s most infamou...

In April 1977, the quiet town of Dover, Massachusetts, became home to one of New England’s strangest mysteries. Over just two nights, multiple terrified teenagers reported seeing something… unnatural. A creature with glowing eyes, long limbs, and a pale, almost alien body. It stalked the wooded roads, then vanished—never to be seen again.

Some called it a cryptid, others believed it was something from another world. But whatever it ...

On May 19th, 1780, something unthinkable happened. In the middle of the day, darkness fell over New England. Towns from Maine to Connecticut were plunged into a shadow so deep that candles were lit at noon, animals panicked, and people feared the end of the world. Some called it a sign from God, others whispered of strange celestial events—but no one could explain it.

In this episode of Weirder After Dark, we’re diving into the chil...

Ever heard the phrase "between a rock and a hard place"? Well, how about between a rock and the devil himself? Join us as we dive into one of New England's strangest paranormal episodes—the unsettling legend of the Rock-Throwing Devil. Stones flying from nowhere, sinister whispers, and townsfolk terrorized by unseen hands... Was it a clever hoax, a poltergeist, or something far darker? Hit play, and watch your head—this episode mig...

Tucked away in the quiet town of Billerica, Massachusetts, lies a road shrouded in darkness and drenched in chilling legend. Locals whisper about ghostly figures, satanic rituals, and the tormented spirits of nuns who never found peace. But how much of it is true—and how much is pure urban myth? In this episode, we take you down Dudley Road to uncover the terrifying tales, twisted truths, and eerie energy that have turned this stre...

Deep in the woods of northwestern Connecticut lies a place shrouded in mystery and fear—Dark Entry Forest. At its heart sits the infamous Dudleytown, a long-abandoned settlement whispered to be cursed. Strange disappearances, eerie voices, and tales of shadowy figures have surrounded this place for centuries. Some say it’s the land itself that’s cursed, others believe something sinister lingers among the trees. But what’s the truth...

EPISODE 20 IS BOSTON HEIST SEASON!

In 1950, a crew of masked men pulled off what was then the largest cash robbery in U.S. history — right in Boston’s North End. Dressed in Navy peacoats and Halloween masks, they stormed the Brink’s armored car depot and vanished into the night with nearly $3 million. No alarms. No witnesses. No fingerprints. It was called “the perfect crime” — until one slip-up cracked it wide open.

In this episode,...

High in New Hampshire’s White Mountains, the winds whisper a chilling legend—one of betrayal, bloodshed, and an eternal curse. But is the Curse of Mt. Chocorua real, or just an eerie folktale? In this episode, we dig deep into the history of the Abenaki people, the tragic story of Chief Chocorua, and the origins of the legendary curse said to haunt the mountain to this day. Is there truth behind the tale, or has history twisted the...

Deep in the forests of Vermont, Brunswick Springs is said to hold waters with mystical healing properties—but those who try to profit from them meet a terrible fate. For centuries, the springs have been cursed, a warning whispered through generations. From mysterious fires to unexplained deaths, every attempt to exploit this sacred site has ended in disaster.

But the curse isn’t the only dark force lurking here. Some believe the lan...

Think you can separate fact from fiction? In this special episode, we share two spine-chilling stories from our listeners—haunted encounters, aliens, and cryptids, and more!

But here’s the catch: one of these tales is a complete lie. Can you guess which one before the truth is revealed? Listen in, play along, and see if you can spot the deception.

🔮 Hit play… if you dare. And remember: it always gets weirder after dark. 🌒

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Beneath the mountains of western Massachusetts lies the Hoosac Tunnel, a feat of 19th-century engineering that cost nearly 200 lives—and some say, their spirits never left. Nicknamed "The Bloody Pit," this five-mile-long tunnel saw horrific explosions, gruesome cave-ins, and mysterious disappearances. But the tragedy didn’t end with its construction. For over a century, eerie voices, ghostly figures, and unexplained light...

On a quiet night in July 1964, a deadlyblue flash illuminated the United Nuclear Corporation fuel-processing facility in Wood River Junction, Rhode Island. In that instant, Robert Peabody, a hardworking technician and father of nine, became the victim of one of the most tragic—and forgotten—nuclear accidents in American history.

In this episode of Weirder After Dark, we uncover the chilling details of the Wood River Junction Critica...