In the shadows of New Orleans folklore lurks the Grunch—a bloodthirsty cryptid said to stalk the swampy outskirts and forgotten roads. This episode dives deep into the legend’s origins, its eerie ties to Creole culture, and the unsettling encounters that still haunt locals. Vampires may rule the French Quarter, but something older—and hungrier—waits just beyond the tree line.

Skull Schulman ran Nashville’s wildest club—and never really left. We’re diving into the glam, grit, and ghostly legacy of the man who made Printer’s Alley shimmer with jazz, burlesque, and spectral flair. Come for the poodles, stay for the hauntings.

In 1994, Gloria Ramirez arrived at a California ER—and within minutes, multiple hospital staff collapsed around her. Dubbed “The Toxic Lady” by the media, her case sparked headlines, horror, and a trail of unanswered questions. Was it a bizarre chemical reaction, mass hysteria, or something science still can’t explain? This episode dives into the facts, the fallout, and the woman lost behind the myth.

"When Jennifer Patterson bought her dream home in rural Indiana, she never expected it to come with shadow figures, phantom aftershave, and something in the basement that wanted her gone. What started as subtle hauntings turned violent—and the previous owners were already dead. This is the true story that left bruises… and never quite let go.

YOUTUBE - THE GHOST FILES

A Haunting - Episode: “Eternal Grief” (Season 8, Episode 3)

THE UNITED STATES OF PARANORMAL

The Lizardman Stomp - Roy Atkinson

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJUeRinZZfA"

Towering peaks. Magnetic vortexes. Phantom lights. And over 20,000 missing people. In this episode, Stormy Willow steps into the shadows of the Alaska Triangle, where disappearances outnumber explanations, and the wilderness whispers with legends older than the map itself. From Cold War flight vanishings and ghost towns swallowed by fear, to shapeshifters, spirit dogs, and a Japan Airlines UFO encounter that even the FAA couldn’t fully explain—we’re covering it all. Is it just the elements? Or is something else hunting in the permafrost?

🎧 Sources & Inspirations

📚 Missing in Alaska – Butch Dee, 2021

📑 Alaska Department of Public Safety – Missing Persons Clearinghouse

📰 Anchorage Daily News – “Japan Airlines 1628 Incident”

🎙️ FAA Official Radar Reports & Transcripts (1986, FAA.gov)

📖 Haunted Inside Passage – Bjorn Dihle, 2021

🌐 USGS & NOAA – Geomagnetic & Geological Reports

📺 Alaskan Killer Bigfoot (Discovery+ series on Portlock)

📖 Kushtaka: The Otter People of Alaska – Author: Dennis Waller

📰 National Archives – Boggs/Begich disappearance (1972)

📖 Tlingit & Inuit Oral Traditions (Sealaska Heritage Institute; Inuit Circumpolar Council)

🔬 Scientific American – Articles on pareidolia, piezoelectric effects, and swamp gas phenomena

🌊 U.S. Coast Guard Incident Reports

📺 Travel Channel – The Alaska Triangle series (2020–2022)

A plain-looking flat in Brixton hid one of the UK’s most disturbing cults. Led by a self-proclaimed prophet named Comrade Bala, the group kept three women in psychological and physical captivity for decades. Among them? Katy Morgan-Davies—born into the cult, denied her identity, and raised under the crushing belief that love, freedom, and even sunlight were punishable offenses.

This Stormy Willow episode unpacks Katy’s haunting story, from brainwashing and abuse to escape and survival—with respect, realism, and a touch of “WTF. #StormyWillowPodcast #KatyMorganDavies #TheGirlInTheWindow #FromCaptivityToFreedom

shout out to:

Creator: Danielle Kirsty

Watch here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeZV52F8RMU

A mysterious wine cabinet sold at an estate sale in 2001 unleashed a terrifying chain of events—plaguing every person who dared to own it with sickness, hallucinations, and near-death experiences. Known as the Dybbuk Box, this cursed object is said to contain a malevolent spirit rooted in Jewish folklore—and it may not need to be opened to wreak havoc. From eBay horror story to celebrity curse, this is the true tale of the box that should have stayed sealed.

🔎 Sources & Inspirations

For Handle With Curse: The Box That Followed Everyone

📦 The Haunted Jewish Wine Cabinet – Original eBay listing by Kevin Mannis (2003)

📚 The Dybbuk Box by Jason Haxton

🎙️ The Ghost Story Guys Podcast – Dybbuk Box episode

📺 Ghost Adventures: Halloween Special (Travel Channel, 2018)

📰 Newsweek, Rolling Stone, and TMZ – Post Malone’s 2018 string of accidents

📖 Jewish Virtual Library – Dybbuk folklore and mysticism

🔬 Skeptical Inquirer – “Unboxing the Dybbuk Box: A Paranormal Investigation” by Kenny Biddle

🌐 Reddit threads + archived interviews with former owners

This week, Sarah takes us deep into the eerie, ivy-covered halls of the University of Montevallo—Alabama’s most haunted campus. From the lingering spirit of a Confederate soldier in Reynolds Hall to a mysterious woman peering from the windows of the historic King House, this Southern college isn’t just handing out degrees—it’s keeping secrets.

Travis means “to cross.” And Travis always does. But is it chaos… or prophecy?

In this episode, we unpack what science says about the power of names—and what culture has already decided about anyone named Travis. From subtle psychological biases to outright stereotypes, we explore how your name can quietly write your story before you even begin it.

Someone’s gotta go first.

Might as well be him.

Sources & References:

Nuttin, J. M. (1985). “The Name Letter Effect.”

Pelham, B. W., Mirenberg, M. C., & Jones, J. T. (2002). “Why Susie Sells Seashells by the Seashore: Implicit Egotism and Major Life Decisions.” Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.

Bertrand, M., & Mullainathan, S. (2004). “Are Emily and Greg More Employable Than Lakisha and Jamal?” American Economic Review.

Rosenthal, R., & Jacobson, L. (1968). “Pygmalion in the Classroom.”

Mehrabian, A. (2001). “Characteristics Attributed to Names.”

Pelham, B. W., & Carvallo, M. (2015). “The Surprising Role of Implicit Self-Esteem in Motivation.”

Sarah and Adell grew up Church of God—where the hair was high, the altar calls were terrifying, and the Rapture could hit at any moment. This episode is their haunted testimony of faith, fear, and everything left behind.

What if death isn’t the end, but a reboot? This week, we dive headfirst into the eerie, emotional, and sometimes absurd world of reincarnation. From ancient Hindu and Buddhist beliefs to modern-day cases of kids remembering lives they never lived, we follow the soul's paper trail across time. Plus: Dolores Cannon’s wild theories, scientific rabbit holes, and the cosmic HR department you really don’t want to visit twice.

🔁 General Reincarnation Concepts

• The Upanishads – Key Hindu texts discussing the atman and samsara

• The Dhammapada (Buddhist scripture) – Core teachings on karma and rebirth

• Britannica – “Reincarnation | Definition, Origins, Beliefs”
  https://www.britannica.com/topic/reincarnation

• University of Virginia Division of Perceptual Studies – Dr. Ian Stevenson's research archive
  https://med.virginia.edu/perceptual-studies/

• NPR – “Can Some Children Remember Their Past Lives?”
  https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/

• James Leininger:

  • ABC News – “Boy’s Past Life as WWII Pilot”
    https://abcnews.go.com/Primetime/story?id=894217&page=1

• Shanti Devi:

  • The Reincarnation Research Center
    https://reincarnationresearch.com/shanti-devi/

• Pollock Twins:

  • Live Science – “Strange but True: Twins Reincarnated?”
    https://www.livescience.com/39651-reincarnation.html

• Dolores Cannon Official Site
  https://www.dolorescannon.com

• Gaia – “What Are Soul Contracts?”
  https://www.gaia.com/article/what-are-soul-contracts

🧠 Scientific & Psychological Perspectives👤 Case Studies🌌 Dolores Cannon & Esoteric Perspectives

Ancient warriors don’t take detours—and if you’re in their path, good luck. In this week’s episode of Stormy Willow, dives into the chilling Hawaiian legend of the Night Marchers.

This week, while Sarah’s living it up in New York City, Adell is kicking off May by celebrating some serious bad seeds. In honor of the month that honors mothers, we’re turning the spotlight on five women who were anything but traditional: the tormented Anneliese Michel, the mischievous Fox Sisters, the accused of the Salem Witch Trials, the rebel spirit Lilith, and Scotland’s last witch, Helen Duncan. From possession to séances to legends that refused to die, these bad mama jamas shook history — and we’re here for every haunted minute of it.

Some cryptids lurk in the shadows. This one stares straight into your soul.

This week, we’re sniffing around the legend of the Michigan Dogman—a towering, wolf-like creature that walks on two legs, shrugs off bullets, and has a real flair for dramatic entrances. From 1800s logging roads to prison yards and late-night off-roading trips, we’ve got firsthand accounts that’ll have you side-eyeing every tree line.

📚 Sources & References:

Dogman Encounters Radio – Hosted by Vic Cundiff

https://dogmanencountersradio.com

Episodes referenced:

E550 – Ryan (North Georgia / Prison Lockdown)

E570 – Debra (Tennessee hunter and riverbank encounters)

E573 – Chris (Warsaw, Indiana)

The Legend by Steve Cook – 1987 song originally aired on WTCM-FM, Traverse City, MI

https://www.michigan-dogman.com/thelegend.html

Gable Film Hoax Investigation – Originally featured on YouTube and discussed in forums such as Cryptomundo

Confirmed hoax by creator Mike Agrusa.

https://youtu.be/4fDeT8H2CwQ?si=6nD9dJ1DV8sX_8il

Native American Shapeshifter Lore –

Anishinaabe and Ojibwe stories of spirit guardians and territorial beings

Common themes drawn from shapeshifter traditions, notably in Great Lakes and Midwestern tribal myths

Historical Reports

1887 Wexford County lumberjack sighting

1937 alleged wild dog attack

1957 & 1967 cases referenced in “The Legend” lyrics

Reddit threads, cryptid forums, and eyewitness compilations (used for paraphrasing regional sightings and matching behavioral patterns)

Southern Gothic meets glitter gospel, with a heavy dose of cult control and hair-sprayed manipulation.

Welcome to Camp Stormy Willow, where the s’mores are cursed and the cryptids don’t follow the rules. In this chaotic compilation, we revisit some of the wildest monsters we've ever covered—Bigfoot, Mothman, Black Eyed Kids, the Jersey Devil, and more—as they come together for one legendary summer. It’s spooky, it’s silly, it’s Monster Mayhem. Roll call starts now.

Popes in palaces. Time machines in the basement. A filing cabinet so secret you need a prayer to open it. This week, we’re deep-diving into the world’s holiest city-state and asking: what the actual hell is going on behind those gold doors? From haunted crypts and cursed relics to real-life exorcists and a prophecy that says this might be the last Pope ever—we’re cracking open centuries of mystery, scandal, and sacred shade. Get in, loser. We’re going to Vatican City.

General Historical and Structural Info

• Vatican.va – Official Vatican website (basic info about the state, pope, Swiss Guard, archives, etc.)

• History.com – Background on the Lateran Treaty, Vatican City’s creation, and papal history

• Britannica.com – Overviews of Vatican institutions, exorcisms, relics, and the papacy

Specific Topics and Claims

The Secret Archives & Forbidden Books

• National Geographic’s “Secrets of the Vatican” (documentary + article)

• Vatican Apostolic Archive (archive.vatican.va)

• “The Vatican’s Secret Archives Aren’t Secret” – The Atlantic

The Vatican Necropolis / St. Peter’s Tomb

• Vatican’s Scavi Office (scavi.va)

• Smithsonian Magazine: “The Secret History Beneath the Vatican”

RH-Negative Blood Theory

• Ancient Origins: “The Mystery of Rh-Negative Blood”

• Gaia.com articles (used with caution due to fringe angle)

Chronovisor

• “Father Ernetti’s Chronovisor: The Vatican’s Secret Time Machine” – Mysterious Universe

• Fortean Times and Ancient Aliens references (credible in the way spooky entertainment needs to be)

Prophecy of the Popes / St. Malachy

• “Prophecy of the Popes” – Catholic Encyclopedia

• History Today: “Is Pope Francis the Last Pope?”

Emanuela Orlandi Case

• Netflix: Vatican Girl (documentary series)

• BBC News, Reuters, and NPR reports on tomb openings and Vatican responses

Miracle of San Gennaro

• LiveScience: “Blood of Saint Januarius Turns to Liquid in Alleged Miracle”

• Smithsonian Channel coverage of the phenomenon

VatiLeaks

• The Guardian, New York Times, and BBC News articles on both VatiLeaks scandals

• “Merchants in the Temple” – Gianluigi Nuzzi (journalist involved in VatiLeaks)

Cadaver Synod

• History Extra: “The Cadaver Synod: The Pope Who Put a Corpse on Trial”

• Catholic Herald historical features

Two travelers. Two roadside stops. One terrifying question: what if time doesn’t just move forward? This week: gas stations, glitches, and time-traveling dads!

At 30 East Drive, the poltergeist doesn’t just make noise—it throws furniture, slams doors, and terrorizes anyone inside. What began as falling dust and eerie cold spots escalated into green foam oozing from faucets, lights exploding, and the dark figure of the Black Monk lurking in the shadows. Even priests failed to stop it. Decades later, the terror hasn’t faded—visitors report being pushed, scratched, and watched by something unseen. Is this Britain’s most violent haunting, or is there another explanation? Enter if you dare.

In 1952, Flatwoods, West Virginia, locals encountered a 10-foot-tall, red-eyed, hissing creature after seeing a UFO-like object crash nearby. Described as gliding with a spade-shaped body and reeking of sulfur, the Flatwoods Monster terrified witnesses, sparked alien theories, and became a legendary cryptid—despite never being seen again.