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Don't Look in the Trees
Abbey Sobota
27 episodes
6 days ago
It's all fun and games until someone gets body-jacked. Join Abbey as she dives deep into the lore of American folktales and the cryptids that inspired them. Was that sound you heard just an animal? Or was it something more sinister? Listen and find out, just Don't Look in the Trees. email: dlittpod@gmail.com Instagram: instagram.com/dontlookinthetrees TikTok: tiktok.com/@abbey_sobota Merch: DLITTPod.redbubble.com
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It's all fun and games until someone gets body-jacked. Join Abbey as she dives deep into the lore of American folktales and the cryptids that inspired them. Was that sound you heard just an animal? Or was it something more sinister? Listen and find out, just Don't Look in the Trees. email: dlittpod@gmail.com Instagram: instagram.com/dontlookinthetrees TikTok: tiktok.com/@abbey_sobota Merch: DLITTPod.redbubble.com
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Episodes (20/27)
Don't Look in the Trees
Episode 26: The Rougarou

This one's for all our Cajun listeners! The legend of this werewolf-like creature followed French colonizers from Canada down to Louisiana right to the greater 'Nawlins area. See those trees? Yeah. You should probably shouldn't look in 'em.

We're always looking for new stories, so please send yours to dlittpod@gmail.com

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3 years ago
21 minutes 22 seconds

Don't Look in the Trees
Episode 25: The Michigan Dogman

A couple loggers first saw him in the 1880's, but now he's been seen dozens of times by Michiganers. Is he dangerous? Listen in and find out in this week's episode on the Michigan Dogman.

Have you experienced the Dogman? Send in your stories to dlittpod@gmail.com and I might revisit this cryptid in the future!

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3 years ago
9 minutes 21 seconds

Don't Look in the Trees
Episode 24: Mothman

On a cold fall night in 1966, Mothman sprang into the collective psyche of a small West Virginia town. Was he there to help? To hurt? Listen and find out, my fine forest friends.

Do you have a suggestion for a future episode? Send it in to dlittpod@gmail.com

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3 years ago
11 minutes 38 seconds

Don't Look in the Trees
Episode 23: The Rake

It's been seen through many places and times, but has only ever gone by one name: THE RAKE. Listen to this creepy tail and watch your six - it could be lurking behind you.

Have you experienced something creepy or unexplainable? Send in your stories to dlittpod@gmail.com, or leave us a voice message at the podcast site on Anchor!

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3 years ago
14 minutes 44 seconds

Don't Look in the Trees
Episode 22: Getting Rid of the Doll

Hey everyone. Sh*t has hit the proverbial fan in the world and it's been tough on me the last couple weeks. Here's an update about the doll: I finally got rid of it and cleansed my house with the help of one of my fine forest friends. Listen in to hear this unscripted story of what happened. 

Got something you want to hear on this podcast? Do you have a story of your own? Send it in to dlittpod@gmail.com. 

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3 years ago
11 minutes 5 seconds

Don't Look in the Trees
Episode 21: Area 51

No, we're not going to tell you to storm it. This episode is all about the UFO sightings near Area 51 as well as a listener story from nearby. Check it out!

Have you been out near Area 51? Send us your story to dlittpod@gmail.com

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3 years ago
14 minutes 23 seconds

Don't Look in the Trees
Episode 20: The Donner Party

The American Old West is a story of excitement and adventure when portrayed by Hollywood actors like John Wayne and the like. But on the ground, it was anything but. War, famine, bloodshed, and in the case of the Donner Party: cannibalism. Listen in for stories of one of the worst disasters among pioneers of the Old West as we look into what happened and what - or who - still haunts Donner Pass.

Have a suggestion? Send it to dlittpod@gmail.com

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3 years ago
15 minutes 3 seconds

Don't Look in the Trees
Episode 19: The Smiling Man
Don't listen to this one when you're walking home. You'll want to look over your shoulder, listen closer to the sounds around you, lengthen your strides and keep your focus forward. Why? The smiling man is creep-no....dancing(?)...towards you.  Check out that YouTube short film, "2AM" by clicking here. I'm always looking for some new stories! Send any and all of your experiences to dlittpod@gmail.com TikTok | Instagram | Merch
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3 years ago
9 minutes 32 seconds

Don't Look in the Trees
Episode 18: St. Anne's Retreat

It's a short one this week. St. Anne's Retreat: a quiet campground overlooking Logan Canyon just outside Logan Utah. On first reading this, you might think, "how sweet, maybe I should schedule a stay there." You'll find threatening signs, constant surveillance, and tight security instead. What secrets are this place hiding? Listen in to this week's episode to find out.

What stories do you have? Send them in to dlittpod@gmail.com! You may just hear your stories read in our next episode.

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3 years ago
7 minutes 35 seconds

Don't Look in the Trees
Episode 17: The Gray Man

If you've ever experienced a salt marsh, chances are you smelled it before you saw it. In this episode, Abbey looks into the curious history of a helpful (?) forest friend that is widely known as the Gray Man. We'll look into the origin story of the Gray Man in Pawley's Island, SC, USA, as well as an international story from Scotland about a Gray Man who's just to similar to leave out.

Have you got a story you want Abbey to share? A local legend you want the world to know about? Send it to dlittpod@gmail.com!

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3 years ago
21 minutes 23 seconds

Don't Look in the Trees
Episode 16: Listener Tales

She's baaaaAAAAaaack! Get your daily dose of spooky with these listener tales, as well as an update about out haunted house.

HIATUS OVER BABY!

Want to send in your stories? Send them to dlittpod@gmail.com!

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3 years ago
17 minutes 37 seconds

Don't Look in the Trees
Episode 15: Ghost Stories

AAAAAAAND WE'RE BACK! Thank you all so much for your patience and understanding while my husband and I move into our new home. Today I've got some light-hearted and personal ghost stories to share for your own spookiness. Listen in to hear several stories from our new house, as well as a few from my childhood.

Do you have any ghost stories you'd like to share? Maybe something shifting around unexplainedly? Maybe some figures you've seen out of the corner of your eye? Send them to the podcast email!

email: DLITTPod@gmail.com

Instagram: instagram.com/dontlookinthetrees

TikTok: tiktok.com/@abbey_sobota

Merch: DLITTPod.redbubble.com

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4 years ago
15 minutes 7 seconds

Don't Look in the Trees
Episode 14: Poltergeists

Everyone's had things fall over next to them that's made them jump. But could it have been caused by a malicious spirit? Today we're going to take a look at "noisy ghosts," or Poltergeists, as they're better known. I'll talk to you about their history, skeptic theories, and read you two stories from listeners that will make your skin crawl. Be sure to give this one a listen!

Have you had an experience with a Poltergeist? Send it in to the podcast email, along with any and all suggestions for future episodes!

email: DLITTPod@gmail.com

Instagram: instagram.com/dontlookinthetrees/

TikTok: tiktok.com/@abbey_sobota

Merch: DLITTPod.redbubble.com

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4 years ago
19 minutes 41 seconds

Don't Look in the Trees
Episode 13: The Appalachian Not-Deer

That was a deer you saw, right? Just a regular, normal, average deer. The one standing on two legs. With forward-facing eyes. Yeah...for sure! Today's episode is all about the Not-Deer, a cryptid found throughout Appalachia. I'll discuss some of the descriptions and possible explanations for the Not-Deer and read some stories sent in by listeners. This one will definitely have you double-guessing that deer you saw last night!

Have you seen a Not-Deer? Do you live in Appalachia? Send in your stories! I'd also love to hear any suggestions for future episodes that you may have.

email: DLITTPod@gmail.com

TikTok: tiktok.com/@abbey_sobota

Instagram: instagram.com/dontlookinthetrees/

Merch: DLITTPod.redbubble.com


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4 years ago
11 minutes 42 seconds

Don't Look in the Trees
Episode 12: Robert the Doll

I'm back with another haunted object! You may have felt that your toys had a mind of their own when you were growing up. For most of us, this was a great sense of imagination, but for Robert Eugene "Gene" Otto, this was reality. His doll Robert (named after himself) got up to a lot of mischief and still does decades after Gene's death. Join me this week as we find out more about the crazy story of Robert the Doll.

Have you visited Robert? Do you have an experience with a different haunted object? Send me an email!

email: DLITTPod@gmail.com

Instagram: instagram.com/dontlookinthetrees

Merch: DLITTPod.redbubble.com

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4 years ago
13 minutes 8 seconds

Don't Look in the Trees
Episode 11: The Jersey Devil

It all started with a little rivalry between an ex-communicated Quaker and a founding father. Now there are legends, tall tales, and even an NHL team named after The Jersey Devil! Join me this week as I take a look at this winged beastie and try to discern fact from fiction. This is sure to get you thinking.

Have you seen the Jersey Devil? Do you want to share your story? Send it in along with any other episode suggestions you may have!

email: DLITTPod@gmail.com

instagram: instagram.com/dontlookinthetrees

Merch: DLITTPod.redbubble.com

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4 years ago
12 minutes 54 seconds

Don't Look in the Trees
Episode 10: Melonheads

Hydrocephalus is a medical condition where there is excess fluid in the brain. It's one of the more common birth defects that can now be treated thanks to the wonders of modern medicine. Today's story, however, is not so nice. Left untreated and uncared for, these hydrocephalic children ran to the woods and started a life of mystery and intrigue. Join me this week for a story specific to Michigan, Ohio, and Connecticut!

Have you heard of the Melonheads? Do you have a story of your own? Send it in!

email: DLITTPod@gmail.com

instagram: instagram.com/dontlookinthetrees

Merch: DLITTPod.redbubble.com

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4 years ago
12 minutes 16 seconds

Don't Look in the Trees
Episode 9: Shadow People

It could have been just a passing shadow, something passing in front of the light. If you take a second look thought, you'll notice it doesn't need the light. It's all shadow and all person. This week you'll hear about the lore surrounding shadow people as well as two listener stories and one from me too. Make sure to check your six, you can never be too sure about these ones.

Have you seen a shadow person? Send us your story!

Do you have an episode suggestion? Send that in too!

email: DLITTPod@gmail.com

Instagram: instagram.com/dontlookinthetrees

Merch: DLITTPod.redbubble.com

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4 years ago
21 minutes 5 seconds

Don't Look in the Trees
Episode 8: Seven Sisters Road

Everyone's hometown has a good ghost story. This one is no different. Listen in for the tale of Seven Sisters Road just outside of Nebraska City, Nebraska, whose history of murder and tragedy has left it imprinted with the souls of those who lost their life there over 100 years ago. This one's bound to help you understand why we don't look in the trees.

Original Reddit user's post: https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/6onx4h/seven_sisters_road/

Are you from Nebraska? Do you have a story about the infamous L Street? Send me an email! You can also send in a suggestion for a future episode using the same address. I'd love to hear from you!

Gmail: DLITTpod@gmail.com

Instagram: instagram.com/dontlookinthetrees

Merch: DLITTPod.redbubble.com

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4 years ago
11 minutes 29 seconds

Don't Look in the Trees
Episode 7: Bigfoot

You've seen all the documentaries. You've heard all the hoaxes. Nonetheless, almost every culture around the world has some sort of legend of Bigfoot. Sometimes menacing and malicious, other times helpful and mischievous. Let's take a deeper look at Bigfoot lore and hear a listener tale of kidnapping by one. This is going to be a doozie, so be sure to listen in. 

Have you seen Bigfoot? Do you have a story you'd like to share? Send us an email!

email: DLITTpod@gmail.com

Instagram: instagram.com/dontlookinthetrees

Merch: DLITTPod.redbubble.com

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4 years ago
15 minutes 30 seconds

Don't Look in the Trees
It's all fun and games until someone gets body-jacked. Join Abbey as she dives deep into the lore of American folktales and the cryptids that inspired them. Was that sound you heard just an animal? Or was it something more sinister? Listen and find out, just Don't Look in the Trees. email: dlittpod@gmail.com Instagram: instagram.com/dontlookinthetrees TikTok: tiktok.com/@abbey_sobota Merch: DLITTPod.redbubble.com