CRYPTID: The Hopkinsville Goblins
Join Josh as he takes us back to one of the most bizarre and terrifying encounters ever reported in the United States — the Hopkinsville Goblins incident. In a quiet Kentucky farmhouse, a family claimed they were besieged for hours by small glowing creatures that no weapon could stop.
Was it an alien visitation? A military experiment gone wrong? Or a case of mistaken identity fueled by fear and darkness? Find out in this episode!
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UNEXPLAINED: The Legends of New Orleans
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Join Josh as he wraps up our dive into one of America’s most haunted cities — New Orleans. Tonight, we’re exploring the city’s other legends: the haunted mansions, restless hotels, ghostly opera houses, and even a cryptid said to stalk the swamps just beyond the streetlights.
Is it possible that every street and building in this city has a story? That every shadow holds a secret, every whisper a warning? Or are these just the tall tales and legends that New Orleans has perfected — stories born from the city’s love of mystery and its long memory for tragedy?
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PARANORMAL: The Reddit Stories: New Orleans Terrors
Join Josh as he dives into real-life paranormal encounters from one of America’s most haunted cities — New Orleans. From the lingering echoes of Hurricane Katrina to haunted hotels, ghostly figures caught on camera, and eerie happenings in the French Quarter, these are the firsthand accounts of people who’ve come face-to-face with the city’s restless spirits.
New Orleans is no stranger to darkness — we’ve already covered legends like the Axeman, Madame LaLaurie, and the city’s rumored vampires — but these stories come straight from those who lived them. Are these encounters proof that the past still walks among the living… or just the city’s energy playing tricks on those who dare to look too closely?
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UNEXPLAINED: The Axeman of New Orleans
Join Josh as he delves into the chilling tale of one of New Orleans’ most infamous unsolved crimes — the reign of terror brought by the Axeman. Between 1918 and 1919, this mysterious figure broke into homes, attacking residents with an axe and leaving the city gripped by fear.
From cryptic letters and bizarre threats to theories of a jazz-loving killer and whispers of supernatural influence, the legend of the Axeman has haunted New Orleans for over a century. Was he a human monster, or something far stranger lurking in the Crescent City’s dark corners?
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PARANORMAL: The LaLaurie Mansion
Join Josh as he uncovers the horrifying history and lingering hauntings of one of New Orleans’ darkest legends — the LaLaurie Mansion. Once home to socialite Madame Delphine LaLaurie, this elegant French Quarter residence hid unspeakable cruelty behind its ornate façade.
From ghostly screams and phantom chains to cursed owners and eerie modern encounters, the mansion’s legend continues to grow. Is the LaLaurie Mansion truly haunted, or is it the weight of history itself that refuses to rest?
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CRYPTID: The Vampires of New Orleans
Join Josh as he explores the bloody history and modern mystery of New Orleans’ most infamous legend — the vampire. For centuries, whispers of blood-drinking beings have haunted the city’s streets, from the eerie tale of the Casket Girls and the attic of the Ursuline Convent to the chilling legends of the Carter Brothers and the enigmatic Jacques St. Germain.
But the story doesn’t stop in the past. From Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire to TikTok encounters and Reddit confessions, vampire lore is alive and well in the Crescent City. Is New Orleans truly the vampire capital of America, or are these just centuries of superstition feeding into the city’s haunted reputation?
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CRYPTID: The Ogopogo
Join Josh as he takes a deep dive into the chilling legend of Ogopogo, Canada’s most famous lake monster. For centuries, witnesses have reported a massive, serpentine creature lurking beneath the dark waters of Okanagan Lake, surfacing just long enough to fuel both fascination and fear.
From Indigenous legends of a powerful water spirit to modern-day sightings caught on shaky video, Ogopogo’s story is layered with mystery, culture, and controversy. Is this elusive being a cryptid cousin of Nessie, a misidentified natural phenomenon, or something far older and more unexplainable?
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UNEXPLAINED: The Missing 411 Cases
Join Josh as he dives into one of the most unsettling mysteries of the modern age: the Missing 411 phenomenon. From children vanishing in plain sight to experienced outdoorsmen leaving behind only scattered fragments, these disappearances share chilling patterns that defy explanation. Each case raises the same haunting question—how do people simply disappear from the wilderness without a trace?
Are these tragedies the work of natural dangers, human foul play, or something far stranger lurking in the forests and mountains? In this episode, Josh explores some of the most famous Missing 411 cases, along with the strange theories that surround them.
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SPECIAL: Out There: After Dark
Welcome to Out There: After Dark, the Patreon-exclusive campfire series where the stories are strange, the shadows run deep, and nothing is quite what it seems. Join TJ by the Weird Club campfire as he dives into chilling tales pulled straight from Reddit. Some are true accounts of eerie encounters, others are unsettling works of fiction—but all are meant to send a shiver down your spine once the sun goes down.
So grab a seat, listen close, and let the crackle of the fire be your only comfort… because in the dark, even the familiar can turn frightening.
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SPECIAL: The Listener Stories Vol. 4
Join Josh as he steps away from history’s legends and into the experiences of the listeners themselves. From haunted houses and eerie footsteps to encounters that leave behind physical marks, these are the stories that defy easy explanation. Each one carries that same mix of mystery, fear, and wonder—the kind that sticks with you long after the moment has passed.
Are these brushes with restless spirits, tricks of the mind, or something far stranger? In this special episode, Josh shares firsthand accounts from the community—and if you’re subscribed to our Patreon, Josh also shares his own personal unexplained experience.
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UNEXPLAINED: The Mary Celeste
Join Josh as he sails into one of history’s most haunting maritime mysteries—the disappearance of the crew of the Mary Celeste. In December of 1872, this seaworthy ship was discovered drifting in the Atlantic, her cargo intact, her provisions untouched, and yet every soul on board had vanished without a trace. The captain, his family, and the entire crew were gone, leaving behind only a ghostly vessel and a trail of unanswered questions.
Was it a catastrophic accident, a case of human treachery, or something far stranger—sea monsters, curses, or even extraterrestrial intervention? Through court hearings, eyewitness accounts, and the enduring legends that have grown around the ship, Josh explores the mystery, fear, and speculation that still grip imaginations more than a century later.
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UNEXPLAINED: The Beast of Gévaudan
Join Josh as he descends into one of history’s most chilling mysteries—the reign of the Beast of Gévaudan. Between 1764 and 1767, something stalked the forests of rural France, slaughtering villagers with a savagery unlike any known predator. Entire communities lived in terror as the killings mounted, while soldiers, hunters, and even the King’s men failed to stop it.
Was this a monstrous wolf, a cursed hybrid, or a nightmare born from folklore itself? Through eyewitness accounts, royal hunts, and the whispers of werewolves, Josh uncovers the fear, superstition, and unanswered questions that still haunt this tale more than two centuries later.
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UNEXPLAINED: The Project Stargate
Join Trevor as he delves into one of the most intriguing government programs ever declassified—Project Stargate. Once hidden deep within the files of the CIA, this top-secret initiative explored the possibility of psychic phenomena, from remote viewing to telepathy, as tools of intelligence gathering. Could the mind itself be a weapon?
From Cold War espionage to astonishing first-hand accounts by military-trained psychics, Josh uncovers the strange history, controversial experiments, and lingering questions surrounding this decades-long program. Was Project Stargate a groundbreaking leap into human potential—or a costly detour into pseudoscience?
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UNEXPLAINED: The Reincarnation Stories
Join Josh as he explores one of the strangest mysteries of the human experience: reincarnation. From a boy who recalled vivid details of being a WWII pilot, to a girl convinced she was Anne Frank, to a woman who believed she once walked among pharaohs in ancient Egypt—these are stories that blur the line between life, death, and something beyond.
Alongside famous cases, Josh dives into lesser-known tales and the groundbreaking work of Dr. Ian Stevenson, who spent decades collecting thousands of eerily specific memories from children around the world. Could these accounts be proof that our souls don’t just vanish—but return, again and again?
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CRYPTID: The Annabelle Doll - Revisited
Join Josh as he returns to one of the most infamous haunted objects in paranormal history: the Annabelle doll. In this remastered episode, we revisit her chilling origin story—how a seemingly innocent Raggedy Ann came to be locked in a glass case, blamed for hauntings, and feared across generations. But this time, the story doesn’t end there.
In 2025, Annabelle left her case for a national tour—and chaos followed. A plantation fire, eerie sightings, viral TikToks, and the sudden death of her handler reignited fears. Now, the line between myth and reality is blurrier than ever, and Annabelle’s story is still unfolding.
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CRYPTID: Old Green Eyes
Join Josh as he steps into the mist-shrouded woods of northern Georgia to uncover the legend of Old Green Eyes—a cryptid, a ghost, a guardian... or maybe something else entirely.
For over a century, people have reported eerie sightings in the Chickamauga Battlefield: glowing green eyes in the fog, headless soldiers, spectral brides, demon-like ghouls, and creatures that defy classification. From park rangers and locals to ancient spirits and Halloween festivals, Old Green Eyes isn’t just a ghost story—it’s a cultural echo that refuses to die.
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UNEXPLAINED: The Flannan Isles Lighthouse Remastered
Join TJ as he descends into one of the ocean’s most chilling enigmas—the disappearance of the Flannan Isles lighthouse keepers. In 1900, three men stationed on a desolate island off the coast of Scotland vanished without a trace. The doors were locked. The clocks had stopped. And the final log entries hinted at something… unnatural.
With ghostly legends, weathered records, and unsettling theories that range from the violent to the otherworldly, this episode explores a mystery suspended in time. Was it the sea? Madness? Or something older, watching from the cliffs?
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CRYPTID: The Matawan Man-Eater - Remastered
Join Josh as he dives into the chilling true story of the Matawan Man-Eater. A rogue shark that turned the peaceful rivers of New Jersey into a hunting ground during the summer of 1916.
From sudden attacks in freshwater to mass panic across the East Coast, this terrifying encounter blurs the line between natural behavior and nightmare fuel. With historical records, scientific theories, and a look at how global change is pushing wildlife into new territory, this episode explores what happens when nature strikes back.
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PARANORMAL: The Reddit Stories: Nightmares
Join Josh as he dives into the shadowy world of nightmares — the kind of dreams that leave you breathless, shaken, and questioning what’s real.
From dream logic gone wrong to recurring visions of guilt, fear, and being hunted, these terrifying stories from Reddit reveal just how intense the sleeping mind can become. With scientific theories, psychological patterns, and a look at why some nightmares refuse to fade, this episode explores what might be lurking behind our worst dreams.
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Join TJ and Trevor as they dive headfirst into the pixelated world of cryptid video games—uncovering Wendigo cameos, big boss battles, and some truly cursed game mechanics. They dig into game lore, scary encounters, and whether or not that one Wendigo was just really hangry. Josh sat this one out (probably for the best), but don’t worry—he’ll be back once someone explains what a controller is.
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