Haunted American History
This campfire-style podcast will take you on a journey to uncover the stories that have terrified Americans for generations. What scares you? Let's find out.
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This week, I travel to the misty shores of Cannon Beach, Oregon, to investigate the chilling legend of the Bandage Man. A spectral figure swathed in bloody bandages is said to haunt the coastal highways, a terrifying remnant of a gruesome logging accident.
Is the Bandage Man a restless spirit seeking revenge, or a terrifying tale born from the mist-shrouded Oregon coast?
To bring the legend to life, we'll also feature a reading of a ...
I'm thrilled to share an episode of my new show, Disturb Me. In this show, my wife, Meghan, and I go in blind and share the most disturbing true crime, paranormal, and all-around disturbing events in an effort to disturb each other and the listeners.
I hope you all enjoy and look out for Disturb Me, launching soon!
Venture with us to the outskirts of Oklahoma City, where urban legends collide with reality. In Spencer, Oklahoma, hidden among overgrown trails and whispering woods, lies the infamous Purple Church—a site steeped in rumors of satanic rituals, sacrifices, and unsettling paranormal phenomena. Is it merely a haunting myth, or truly a gateway to the underworld? Then dim the lights, settle in, and enjoy the original tale, Swap.
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Tucked deep in Ohio’s Hocking Hills, there’s a pond no map dares to name. Locals call it the Death Hole. Others whisper of the Devil’s Pool. But to the guests of Blue Eddy Bed & Breakfast, it’s just another curious feature of the woods… until it calls them closer.
In this original tale, we explore the folklore behind Ohio’s most mysterious body of water—and the unsettling story of a man who built his life beside it. He warns his g...
Step into the shadows of North Dakota, where the past refuses to remain buried. In this episode, explore three ghostly tales: the sorrowful White Lady who drifts eternally through the crumbling halls of San Haven Sanatorium; the gentle guardian whose tragic history lingers within the Harvey Public Library; and the playful, yet mysterious spirits of the Children's Museum at Yunker Farm.
Listen closely—you might just hear whispers ...
Leap Castle in Ireland is home to numerous stories of real-life hauntings. In this first episode of a multi-part series, the two legends known as “The Bloody Chapel” and “The Red Lady,” two of its earliest tragedies, help to create the malevolent energy bound to the castle’s limestone halls.
In “The Bloody Chapel,” the O’Carroll family’s heir, a gentle priest, is murdered by his brother over the inheritance of the castle’s lordship...
Deep within North Carolina's rugged mountains and misty shores, shadows whisper and legends refuse to die. Today, I explore three chilling tales: the mysterious Boojum of the Smoky Mountains, Blackbeard's vengeful ghost haunting Ocracoke Island, and the phantom choir whose hymns echo eternally atop Roan Mountain. Beware—sometimes the darkest stories are the ones your ancestors tried hardest to forget.
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Nothing ruins a perfectly good evening like seeing a ghost in your bedroom, getting chased by a werewolf, or realizing your mirror is haunted.
Welcome to New York State: where history bites—sometimes literally.
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In this episode, we trade well-worn legends for whispers in the dust. From the gun-slinging echoes of the Laguna Vista Saloon, to the ghostly waters of Bonito Lake, and the spectral soldier who waltzed in Fort Union—these are New Mexico’s forgotten hauntings. Join me as I peel back the layers of folklore and fear in the Land of Enchantment’s shadowy corners.
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Journey into the eerie heart of New Jersey, where fact and folklore collide. First, discover Ong's Hat, a ghost town said to hide a portal to another dimension. Then, delve into the mystery of Thomas Edison’s rumored "ghost phone," an invention meant to communicate with spirits of the departed. Are these merely legends, or does New Jersey truly bridge worlds beyond our own?
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New England is filled with ghost stories, and today, we’re diving into three of its most chilling. From the eerie ruins of Madame Sherri’s Castle to the restless spirits of Blood Cemetery and the haunted halls of the Mount Washington Hotel, these locations are steeped in mystery and legend. What lingers in the shadows? Let’s find out.
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Nevada is a land of extremes—scorching deserts, deep waters, and secrets buried in the sand. In this episode, we dive into the chilling legends of Pyramid Lake, where vengeful spirits and eerie drownings defy explanation. We explore the mysterious Devil’s Hole, a seemingly bottomless abyss that has taken lives and baffled scientists for decades. And finally, we venture into Tonopah, a town where ghosts roam the historic Mizpah Hote...
"And you'll be one of God's children that fell from the top There's no diversity because we're burning in the melting pot So when the devil wants to dance with you, you better say never Because the dance with the devil might last you forever" - Felipe Andres Coronel/ Sean George
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Written by: Jon Saks
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Music by: Udio
They stand in gardens, watching. Silent. Smiling. But where did garden gnomes come from? And what if I told you they weren’t always harmless?
In this episode, I take you deep into the eerie origins of garden gnome folklore—tales of ancient earth spirits, mischievous protectors, and the darker legends that hint at something far more sinister.
Are garden gnomes just quirky lawn decorations? Or are they something more—something that re...
A snowed in family discovers there is more outside than just the weather.
“To be alive is to be missing.” - John Green
“Hell is the absence of the people you long for.” - Emily St. John Mandel
Remaster of the episode "Carousel of the Damned"
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Something is feeding on the children of Youngstown, Ohio.
"And when the broken-hearted people
Living in the world, agree
There will be an answer, let it be" - Paul McCartney
Remaster of the episode "Carousel of the Damned"
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A teenager discovers his parents were legendary monster hunters—and that their murder was just the beginning of a war between worlds.
The complete Zachary Bane story.
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Nightmare Machine by Kevin MacLeod
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In this episode, I dive into the mystery of Hazel Drew, a young woman whose 1908 murder in upstate New York inspired one of television’s most haunting mysteries—Twin Peaks. Who was Hazel Drew? Why was she found floating in Teal Pond, and why do the whispers of her story still linger over a century later?
But that’s not all. I also bring you an original horror story inspired by Hazel’s fate—a dark, unsettling tale about a small town ...
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