Long before jack-o’-lanterns and candy bowls, there was a night of fire and silence.
A night when the veil between worlds was believed to thin… and something ancient stirred in the dark.
In this Halloween special of Midnight Mysteries, we travel back over 3,000 years to uncover the true origins of Halloween — from the Celtic festival of Samhain, where fires burned against the coming winter, to the Church’s attempt to rewrite the night as All Hallows’ Eve.
We’ll trace how costumes began as camouflage from spirits, how apple games foretold the future, and how fear itself turned neighbor against neighbor in the witch trials that followed.
But even as centuries passed, darker echoes lingered — from ritual crimes and occult imitations to modern cults still trying to make old myths real again.
🔥 What was Halloween really meant to protect us from?
💀 And why does the night still feel different, even now?
🎧 Step into the circle of firelight — and stay weird.
⬇️ Do you think Halloween still carries something spiritual or supernatural beneath the surface? Share your thoughts below.
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It started, as it always does, with a scream.
In this chilling comeback episode of Midnight Mysteries, we venture into the deep forests of Alberta, the icy waters of Okanagan Lake, and the backroads of rural Ontario to confront three of Canada’s most unnerving legends:
A bone-rattling scream heard near Ghost Lake in the fall of 2023.
The serpent-like Ogopogo, said to drag boats under if not properly honored.
And finally…the Dogman: a towering, upright beast spotted across centuries and cultures, described almost identically from Michigan to Mongolia.
We explore ancient Indigenous lore, modern eyewitness reports, and even a newly surfaced Dogman encounter from 2024. If you’ve ever felt watched in the woods… you’re not alone.
🔦 What do these creatures want from us? Are they relics… or something darker?
🎧 Tune in...and stay weird.
⬇️ Have you seen something strange? Drop your story in the comments or send us a message. You might be featured in a future episode.
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This special Christmas episode of Midnight Mysteries dives into the chilling and the mysterious. We explore ghostly hitchhikers on icy Alberta highways, moving snowmen with an unsettling presence, and supernatural lights that defy explanation.
But that’s not all—we also dig into the conspiracies and strange phenomena surrounding this time of year, joined by Erika from Erika's Ghost Stories. Whether you’re here for the festive frights or the unexplained, this episode will have you questioning the stories behind the season.
🎄 Follow us on Spotify, and don’t forget to share your own theories or encounters with us!
In this episode of Midnight Mysteries, we’re heading into the eerie world of Edmonton’s Mount Pleasant Cemetery with Erika, from Erika's Ghost Stories. Peaceful by day, this place has a shadowy side that’s seen mass UFO sightings, chilling ghost encounters, and strange happenings since the 1960s. We’re unpacking stories that keep locals wondering if Mount Pleasant is a portal to the unknown or if something else stirs among the graves. Skeptic or believer, you’ll find yourself questioning what might be waiting in Edmonton’s most haunted cemetery. Tune in and dive into the mystery with us—if you dare. Song credit: Dance with the Dead - There's a Storm Coming #MidnightMysteries#MountPleasantCemetery#EdmontonUFO#ParanormalEdmonton#HauntedCanada#GhostEncounters#UFOSightings#HauntedCemeteries#EdmontonParanormal#BeyondTheGrave#CemeteryStories#UnexplainedEvents#HauntedAlberta#MysteryPodcast
Theresa and Nathan sit down with David Palachik, former Director of MUFON Canada, for a deep dive into UFO phenomena. David shares insights on UFO disclosure, takes us through some of the most compelling cases, and offers a rare look at his personal experiences in the field.
We also touch on current MUFON initiatives and what they mean for the future of UFO research.
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Have you witnessed a demon possession? What about living at a haunted convent? Have you sensed impending danger before it happens? Meet Lynn Hango!
Lynn's passion is for overall wellness and helping others. Lynn graduated from the Kelowna College of Professional Counselling with a diploma of Applied Psychology and Counselling. All of her life, Lynn has been spiritually and energetically sensitive and has had experiences that might be described as “supernatural”. Lynn has had the privilege of working with several people who are experts in their field and have helped her hone her skill and overcome the fear that is often associated with “the unknown”. Lynn’s desire is to bridge the gap between body, mind and spirit, tying it all together and helping people find balance and healing in all three of these aspects of life!
If you would like to learn more about Lynn and the services she offers, please visit:
Ryan is a commercial fisherman, who has been out at sea for 6 years and spends nearly 200 days on the ocean. Ryan is known for his footage of mermaids, both live streamed and uploaded. His encounters have garnered over 600,000 followers on TikTok (Sauce90), and it’s a privilege to have him join us tonight.
Derryn Donaghey is a retired Air Force Military Policeman who is a UFO experiencer from his time in the military and is now training to become a UFOlogist. Derryn’s interest in the extraterrestrial phenomenon led him to start CE-5 Alberta in 2020, which is Canada’s largest CE-5 group based on Dr. Greer’s work on the topic. The group has conducted over 40 sessions in the last four years, claiming many amazing, unexplainable experiences observed by its participants.
The Hatman and other shadow entities have tormented people throughout history...and it only seems to be getting worse.
Join us as we interview researcher, speaker, and author: Vicki Joy Anderson.
Vicki Joy Anderson graduated from University of Northwestern in St. Paul, MN majoring in Bible and English with a writing emphasis. After many years in corporate management, Vicki Joy stepped out in faith to become a full-time author and speaker in 2019. Vicki Joy writes for Real Dark News.com and L.A. Marzulli’s Politics, Prophecy, and the Supernatural, as well as writing on apologetics, poetry, and fringe topics. Vicki Joy’s latest book, “They Only Come Out at Night: Exposing the Dark Weapon of Sleep Paralysis” is available on lamarzulli.net. Vicki Joy can be found at VickiJoyAnderson.com and VickiJoyAuthor on Instagram.
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New Midnighter and fellow Canadian, Theresa Cassar, will be joining Midnight Mysteries as a co-host for the Things That Go Bump in the night segment. Theresa is from The Spiritual Gangsters Podcast and also sometimes co-hosts The NY Patriot Show and The Occult Rejects. Theresa likes to cover news and current events, religion and spirituality, history, and its occult influences. Her favourite paranormal topic is a fascination with exorcism and the spiritual laws of the demonic realm.
Deb has a passion for helping people find purpose and wholeness, with over 30 years experience in private psychology practice.
As a psychologist, Deb learned how many people become fascinated with the paranormal to find solutions to daily problems in life.
From the influence of sound on our bodies and mental health, to possession and the overlap of psychology and the paranormal, Deb dives deeper into what is behind the human mind and behind the veil.
Deb is also the author of A Picture Book of Emotions, a quick read book to help brainstorm solutions for mood and relationships.
You can talk to Deb yourself at www.talktodeb.ca.
In this episode, we interview local Edmonton based podcast host, Erika Love, of Erika's Ghost Stories Podcast.
Erika is the host of Erika's Ghost Stories Podcast. When they're not on an adventure up in the mountains, they are scouring the internet to research the latest episode, combing through history and experiences to bring you - Erika's Ghost Stories.
We chat about her upbringing with spirituality, experiences with the paranormal, and then we dive into quantum physics, cryptozoology, and more!
Warning. I am pretty stuffed up this episode. I apologize for the breathlessness! What do the Slender Man stabbings, ghosts, astrophysics and Einstein have in common? Nathan is covering that and more as he goes over evidence, experiences, police cases and other scary encounters! Curl up with a hot drink, and settle in for a creepy episode!
Cameron Young is a Sasquatch researcher from here in Alberta, Canada. He was first introduced to the mystery of the Sasquatch by his dad at the early age of 7! Cameron been around and interviewed some of the biggest names in Sasquatch research history. Names like Thomas Steenburg, Daniel Perez, Peter Byrne, Dr.Jeff Meldrum, Dr.John Bindernagel, Bob Gimlin and more! Young has had his research published and shared in different mediums, such as The Bigfoot Times Newsletter, and other podcasts. Cameron currently is part of a Sasquatch research team called the Alberta Rocky Mountain Sasquatch Team. You can check out their page on Facebook. You can also contact Cameron and his other team members to report your Sasquatch sighting by emailing: arm.sasquatch@gmail.com
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Ley Lines, Portals and Mystical Places, oh my! In this episode, Nathan covers what Ley Lines are, the way ancient cultures and Nazis saw them, and how UFOs, paranormal, and metaphysical activity line up with them!
Ehren Ackerman is a former paranormal investigator turned consultant and is no stranger to all things some might consider macabre. He has been on over 70 paranormal investigations, collects oddities and haunted artifacts, works at a cemetery, is the resident paranormal expert at the Strathcona County Museum and Archives, and has spoken with thousands of people about their own personal paranormal experiences. In the past he has been featured in newspapers and magazines such as The Globe And Mail and Cottage Life and made a couple of appearances on some local television and radio broadcasts. When he isn't doing paranormal related things he is also an avid volunteer, a caring father, and a loving husband.
Did you know that the American Smithsonian Institute has documented hundreds of giant human skeletons ranging from 15-30 feet in height? Or that other governments, like the Romanian Archeological and Anthropological Society, have also found hundreds of giant human skeletal remains? Buckle up as we dive into part 1 of a discussion surrounding Nephilim, giants throughout history, ancient giants in North America, and more!
From mass suicides, ritual murder and sacrifices, to every day manipulation and brain washing - cults have existed for thousands of years, and are even more subversive and nefarious today. We talk about cults including Heaven's Gate (UFO cult), Jonestown, Order of the Solar Temple, The Finders (a CIA linked cult) and more!