This episode on our metaphorical road trip, we journey to the mist-shrouded shores of Pawleys Island, a place where fact and folklore intertwine. Legend has it the Gray Man is a benevolent spirit, a harbinger of impending storms who appears to those in danger, guiding them to safety before disaster strikes. Is he a guardian angel of the coastline, or a figment of overactive imaginations seeking solace in the face of nature's fury? Join us as we discuss the history and accounts of this fascinating phantom and his appearance throughout history. Listener discretion is advised.

In this spine-tingling episode, part of our Haunted Roadtrip, we dive into the eerie and notorious legend of the three-legged lady of Nash Rd in Mississippi. Join us as they unravel the mysteries behind this chilling tale, exploring the haunting history and unsettling encounters that have left locals and visitors alike questioning the boundaries between the living and the otherworldly.

Join us for the thrilling start of Season 4 of Beyond the Bizarre Podcast! Embark on a spine-tingling journey as we delve into the mysterious world of Haunted Road-trips across America. In our captivating first episode, we unravel the enigma of Dudleytown, CT – a place shrouded in eerie legends and chilling tales. Uncover the secrets behind why this town earned the title of 'The Most Haunted Town in America.' From ghostly apparitions to unexplained phenomena, we'll guide you through the haunting history and unsettling stories that make Dudleytown a destination of both fear and fascination. Get ready to be captivated by the supernatural as we kick off our season of exploration into the unknown. Listener discretion is advised.

👻 Journey into the Haunted Sweet Springs Resort with Mat! 👻 In this episode, Brianna chats with her friend Mat about his spine-chilling paranormal investigation at the infamous Sweet Springs Resort in West Virginia. Get ready for ghostly encounters, chilling tales, and unexplained phenomena in this captivating exploration of the unknown. Listener discretion is advised.

Happy Valentines Day y’all! On this very special ep of the pod, we’re talking the sordid history of Valentines Day as well as dark side of dating and relationships. So grab the wine and your favorite chocolate covered treat and join us as we talk gangs, rituals and some horror tales from y’all about modern dating! Listener discretion is advised. Episode Breakdown: 00:37 -Trigger Warning 02:12 - Valentines Day musings & Our plans for Valentines Day 09:07 - St. Valentine’s Day Massacre (TW: gang/graphic violence) 26:01- Lupercalia (TW: animal sacrifice), V-Day back in the day, & would we date Joe Goldberg ? 33:40 - Dating Horror Stories Trigger Warning: stalking (52:27 - 53:04) mental abuse and animal death (53:31 - 56:15) 1:26:36 - Miscellaneous Musings: Sarah’s Personal Story, a wee bit on toxic masculinity, J2M, Supernatural and musings on S4 of the pod

“He knows when you’ve been bad or good so be good for goodness sake”… and no we’re not talking about jolly old St. Nicholas, we’re talking about his devilish counterpart Krampus! Join us this week as we discuss the Germanic “Anti-Clause” along with the origins of Yule and the menacing Yule Cat. Listener discretion is advised.

Did you know that most of the classic traditions associated with Christmas today are actually rooted and stem from paganism? Join us as we discuss the origins of mistletoe, caroling and other Christmas traditions! Listener discretion is advised.

This week we take it back to Ancient Rome for the 7 day festival known as Saturnalia. Join us as we discuss the origins and traditions of the holiday many believe as a precursor to Christmas. Listener discretion is advised. Saturnalia *** In our misc. musings portion of the episode we do discuss sensitive subjects such as religion, relationships and sexuality. We mean no offense. If you are not comfortable or feel you may be triggered, please elect to skip. *** 01:05:44 - Misc. Musings: Paganism, Religion, LGBT, interacial/multicultural relationships , Boy meets World drama, and naturally… Supernatural, Predictions of ’Gen V’ and ‘The Boys’ , Stands for Charity

‘Tis the season to be… terrified. Dolls are supposed to be endearing friends, but what happens when your friend ‘til the end wants you to meet your end? Join us this week for the first episode of our Haunted Holidays special! This week we discuss two notoriously haunted dolls by the names of Annabelle and Robert. And the fright doesn’t end there…we can’t talk about haunted dolls without diving into Isla de las Muñecas, Island of the Dolls. Listener discretion is advised.

Black Friday… a day of hustle and bustle marking the first day of the holiday shopping season or a magnet for the grim reaper? Join us for a special bonus episode as we discuss the Black Friday Death Count and some notoriously haunted shopping destinations. TW: mentioning of homicide and suicide. See episode breakdown for details. Listener discretion is advised

What if we were to tell you that Thanksgiving didn’t start at Plymouth Rock? Join us this week as we discuss the history of Thanksgiving, bizarre traditions and cultural fall festivals.

This week we indulge in one of our guilty pleasures, mythology. More specifically, Norse Mythology. Join us as we discuss the group of Norse gods known as The Vanir. Listener discretion is advised.

Today is Election Day in the United States so it’s only right that we share some bizarre facts involving political figures! Join us as we discuss bizarre politics as well as the infidelity and hypocrisy surrounding two past US Presidents. Listener discretion is advised.

This week we discuss the cultural significance and traditions of the Mexican holiday, Día de Los Muertos aka, the Day of the Dead. Join us as we discuss this grand holiday and how it celebrated around the world!

On this bonus episode of Beyond the Bizarre, we cover a classic urban legend well known at colleges and universities, the Midnight Scream … along with other hauntings. Trigger Warning: mentions of sexual assault and suicidal ideation. See show notes. Listener discretion is advised. 1:29 The Midnight Scream ** (Trigger Warning: sexual assault) 17:04 - 17:55 The Dead Roommate ( Trigger Warning: suicidal ideation) 43:30 College and University hauntings ( Trigger Warning: some of these mention suicide )

Happy Halloween Y’all! On this special bonus episode of Beyond The Bizarre, we discuss Halloween’s more amorous roots in romance and matchmaking. Listener Discretion is advised.

This week we discuss some real life horror, true accounts of tainted Halloween candy. From razor blades to drugs, make sure you check your candy! Listen discretion is advised. Trigger Warning: mentioning of drug use, attempted harm to minors, discussion of child endangerment and child death.

This week we are joined by a special guest, our friend (and ghost-hunter) Mat! Join us as Mat shares and we discuss the history and hauntings of the historical Exchange Hotel as well as some personal haunting experiences. Listener discretion is advised.

Join us as we share a small town haunt from the state of Alabama, US and a classic urban legend, The Hookman. Listener discretion is advised.

Join us as we discuss one of the classic urban legends in the world, the Lady in White. Spector? Harbinger of doom? Or Both? Listener discretion is advised.