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Welcome to Hoosier Myths and Legends Podcast where we will delve into the spookier side of the Hoosier State.

Hoosier Myths and Legends


    • Jun 7, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 15m AVG DURATION
    • 75 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Hoosier Myths and Legends

    The Haunted Tunnelton Tunnel (Episode 6.5)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2025 14:46


    Beneath the quiet hills of southern Indiana lies a shadowy passageway that is steeped in whispers and dread. The Tunnelton Train Tunnel has long been a magnet for ghost stories, tragic legends, and spine-chilling encounters. Grab a cup of coffee, and get comfortable, because tonight, we're uncovering the haunting truth behind one of Indiana's most mysterious and terrifying places.

    On The Road - The Fouke Monster of Fouke, Arkansas

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 9:57


    The Fouke Monster, sometimes called the Southern Sasquatch or the Boggy Creek Monster, is one of the most famous Bigfoot-like creatures in the country, and it has terrified people in and around the town of Fouke, Arkansas for over a century. So sit back, relax, and grab a cup of coffee as we dive into one of America's creepiest cryptid legends.

    Ghosts of the Zion United Church of Christ Cemetery (Episode 6.4)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 11:48


    Deep in the rural heart of Clay County, Indiana, nestled among cornfields, winding roads, and whispering woods, lies a small church and an old cemetery with a reputation far larger than its size. The Zion United Church of Christ Cemetery in Poland, Indiana, is known not only for its peaceful setting but also for unexplained lights, ghostly voices, and a shadowy figure engulfed in fire. 

    On The Road - The Haunted Museum Club of Flagstaff, Arizona

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 10:47


    Located right off Route 66, the Museum Club has been a part of Flagstaff's landscape since 1931. But this isn't just any old building. It's a log cabin with an incredible history that still lingers in the form of unexplained events and ghostly sightings. From an owner who never left to music that still lingers long after the last note was played, this place has witnessed nearly a century of history, tragedy, and spirits. Welcome to the Haunted Museum Club.

    The Indianapolis Athletic Club (Episode 6.3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 12:43


    The Indianapolis Athletic Club was once a gathering place for Indianapolis's most influential figures. But over the years, its legacy has taken a darker turn, shaped by tragedy and a fire so devastating it helped transform how high-rise emergencies are handled across the United States. So grab your cup of coffee and join us as we uncover the ghostly encounters and chilling legacy tied to one of downtown Indianapolis's most storied landmarks.

    On the Road - The Mystery of Portlock, Alaska

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 8:45


    On this “On the Road” episode of Hoosier Myths and Legends, we head to the town of Portlock, Alaska, which was abandoned after terrifying encounters with a mysterious creature known as the Nantiinaq. Was it Bigfoot, something darker, or just the dangers of the Alaskan wilderness?

    Haunted Roads Hotel (Episode 6.2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 13:40


    Built in 1893, the Roads Hotel in Atlanta, Indiana is one of the state's most haunted locations. Once a bustling railroad stop, the hotel is now known for ghostly sightings, eerie voices, and paranormal encounters. In this episode, we explore its past, haunted legends, and the spirits roaming its halls.

    On The Road - Dead Children's Playground in Huntsville, Alabama

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 8:33


    In this bonus episode of Hoosier Myths and Legends, we're hitting the road to explore haunted spots beyond Indiana—starting with Huntsville, Alabama. The Dead Children's Playground, next to Maple Hill Cemetery, is said to be haunted by the spirits of children lost to the 1918 Spanish Flu. With reports of laughter, moving swings, and eerie EVPs, is it truly paranormal or just eerie surroundings? Let's dive into the history and hauntings of this infamous site.

    The Haunted Fowler Theatre (Episode 6.1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 13:01


    The Fowler Theatre in Fowler, Indiana, isn't just a beautifully restored Art Deco cinema—it's a hotspot for the paranormal. Visitors and staff have reported shadowy figures, disembodied voices, and eerie cold spots in the auditorium. Some say the ghost of the theater's original owner is still watching over this beloved building, while others whisper about a former manager who never truly left. Grab your cup of coffee, sit back, and relax as we uncover the eerie past and supernatural secrets of one of Indiana's most haunted theaters. 

    New Year's Superstitions (Episode 6.1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025 13:45


    As the new year begins, many celebrate with unique superstitions for good luck and a fresh start. In this episode, we explore New Year's traditions from around the world — from eating grapes in Spain to the famous kiss at midnight. Join us as we uncover the origins of these quirky rituals and how they shape the start of the year. 

    Haunted Shadowwood Estate (Episode 5.12)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 16:45


    Shadowwood Estate is a large two-and-a-half-story, five-bay Colonial Revival-style brick dwelling built for Colonel Eugene C. Wharf in 1917. This house and its land are known for their Civil War legends and unsettling encounters. The home has long been rumored to be haunted. So sit back, relax, and get comfortable as we unravel Shadowwood's haunted past and explore its ghostly lore.

    The Green Clawed Beast (Episode 5.11)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 12:16


    In August of 1955, Naomi Johnson, her friend Louise Lample, and Naomi's three children went to the Ohio River near Evansville, Indiana to go swimming. However, while swimming that day, Naomi had a terrifying experience when she was suddenly grabbed and dragged underwater by a strange creature with a rough, claw-like hand. So turn down the lights and settle in as we bring you a mystery that baffles many to this day…The Green Clawed Beast.  

    Throwback: The Wolfman of Versailles (Episode 5.10)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 17:31


    We're revisiting one of our favorite episodes today—Episode 1.4. This is the legend of Silas Shimmerhorn, a Confederate soldier and one of Morgan's Raiders, who came through Indiana in 1863. After deserting, Shimmerhorn hid out in the woods of Versailles and partnered with a wolf pack for survival, which earned him the nickname, "The Wolfman of Versailles."

    The Haunted Belle Gunness Farm in La Porte, Indiana (Episode 5.9)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 19:54


    Belle Gunness was a notorious Norwegian-American serial killer who buried her many victims on her farm in La Porte, Indiana. The farm has long been rumored to be haunted due to its dark history. So turn the lights down and relax as we bring you the tale of “The La Porte Ghoul.”

    Crybaby Bridges (Episode 5.8)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 15:18


    "Crybaby Bridge" is a term used to describe several bridges across the United States that are steeped in urban legends and ghost stories, particularly involving the eerie sounds of a baby crying. These stories often feature tragic backstories, such as infanticide, accidents, or other sorrowful events that are said to have taken place at or near the bridges. This phenomenon is not confined to a single location but reflects a type of folklore deeply woven into the cultural fabric of various regions, each adapting the legend to their own local history or landscape.  So turn the lights down, get comfortable, and relax as we bring you several tales of Hoosier crybaby bridges. 

    The Demon House in Gary, Indiana (Episode 5.7)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 13:00


    In November of 2011, Latoya Ammons, along with her mother, Rosa Campbell, and her three children moved into a house located at 3860 Carolina Street in Gary, Indiana. Immediately after arriving, paranormal activity began to happen. What followed was a series of events that would become one of the most documented and terrifying hauntings in Indiana history. 

    Ghosts & Legends of Crawfordsville, Indiana: Interview with Christopher and Christina Hunt (Episode 5.6)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 40:21


    In this episode, we chat with authors Christopher and Christina Hunt as they share their book with us, "Ghosts & Legends of Crawfordsville, Indiana." We delve into some of the mysteries that Crawfordsville and Montgomery County have to offer.  

    Indiana's Hospital for the Insane (Episode 5.5)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 13:49


    In 1848 the Indiana Hospital for the Insane, later known as Indiana Central State Hospital, opened its doors on the west side of Indianapolis.  The hospital treated patients who suffered from schizophrenia, dementia, depression, hysteria, alcoholism, and epilepsy.  However, over the years, stories began circulating about patient abuse, and the hospital was closed in 1994 due to concerns about patient care.  Since before the hospital's closing, stories about spirits, voices from beyond, and other paranormal occurrences were common on the grounds and in the old pathology building, which remains standing today. Join us as we discuss Indiana's Hospital for the Insane. 

    Haunted Hoosier Libraries (Episode 5.4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 15:33


    Grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and relax as we delve into the ghostly legends surrounding three Hoosier libraries that many believe to be haunted -  Willard Library in Evansville, Bartholomew County Public Library in Columbus, and the Indiana State Library in Indianapolis.

    Hoosier Premonitions (Episode 5.3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 16:07


    The idea of people being able to glimpse into the future has intrigued many of us for centuries. One of the earliest accounts of premonitions can be found in the bible in the story of Joseph in the book of Genesis. In this episode, we have gathered a few premonition stories that have happened to fellow Hoosiers. So grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and relax as we explore the extraordinary phenomena of premonitions.  

    The Cable Line Monster (Episode 5.2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 12:21


    In this episode, we bring you the legend of one of Indiana's most famous Cryptids - Elkhart's Cable Line Monster.  

    Lova's Dollhouse Grave (Episode 5.1)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 10:22


    Visitors to the Arlington East Hill Cemetery in Rushville, Indiana love to gaze into the windows of an antique dollhouse that represents the final resting place of little Lova Cline. Over the years, many visitors have also reported seeing the windows glow even though there is no electricity connected. So sit back and relax, as we bring you the legend of Lova Cline's Dollhouse.

    Episode 4:13: Halloween Special - The Hatchet Man of Bloomington

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 13:13


    Since the early 1950's, tales of a Hatchet Man have made their rounds across the country. The best-known version of the legend didn't become popular until the late 1960's and early 1970's. This version takes place on a college campus, where two unsuspecting girls encounter the hatchet man while alone in their dorm on a holiday break. Sit back, relax, turn the lights down low, and get comfortable as we bring you the tale of the Hatchet Man of Bloomington. 

    Episode 4.12: The Murder of Dan Guthrie

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2023 13:29


    Since the early 1990s, the Mount Zion Cemetery in Henryville, Indiana is thought to be haunted by the spirit of a murder victim. Turn the lights low, sit back, and get comfortable as we bring you the chilling tale of the murder of Daniel Guthrie, and his cries for help from beyond the grave. 

    Creepy Story 7: The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2023 16:39


    The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe is by far, one of the most popular and well-known creepy stories of all time. The story depicts the tale of an unnamed narrator who murders an old man. The narrator attempts to prove his sanity while describing being haunted by the dead man's beating heart. So turn the lights low, sit back, relax, and get ready to enjoy this creepy tale.

    Episode 4.11: H.H. Holmes and the Indianapolis Death House

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 18:13


    In the Irvington neighborhood of Indianapolis sits a home known as the Indianapolis Death House. In this episode, we explore the history of this house and its ties to H.H. Holmes, America's first serial killer.

    Creepy Story 6: The Water Ghost of Harroby Hall by John Kendrick Bangs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 24:25


    The Water Ghost of Harroby Hall by John Kendrick Bangs was first published in 1894. It tells the story of an ancestral mansion haunted by a water ghost which appears only on Christmas Eve and how the owner of the mansion devises a plan to get rid of it.

    Episode 4.10: Indiana UFO Sigtings

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 10:08


    Sightings of unidentified flying objects have been around for centuries. In today's episode, we discuss a few of the most popular UFO sightings in Indiana.

    Creepy Stories 5: The Man of Science by Jerome K. Jerome

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 20:07


    The Man of Science by Jerome K. Jerome  tells the story of a scientist who believes a skeleton recently bought is that of his old enemy and is haunting him. So turn the lights low, sit back, relax, and get ready to enjoy this creepy tale.  

    Episode 4.9: Boonville's Black Annie

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 10:34


    Since the 1930's a legend has persisted about a mysterious woman in black who haunts the town of Boonville, Indiana.  So sit back, relax, and get comfortable as we bring you the legend of Black Annie.

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    Creepy Stories 4: The Red-Haired Girl by Sabine Baring-Gould

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 29:06


    The Red-Haired Girl was written by Sabine Baring-Gould and was part of a collection called, A Book of Ghosts, that was published in 1904. We hope you enjoy it!

    Episode 4.8: The Beast of Busco

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 12:20


    In this episode, we bring you a special monster edition from Churubusco, in Whitley County, Indiana. Sit back, relax, and get comfortable as we bring you the legend and history of one of the most well-known Hoosier cryptids, The Beast of Busco.  

    Episode 4.7: Book Release Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 15:10


    In this episode, we share a chapter from our book Haunted Dearborn County, Indiana, which was released today and is available wherever you buy books and at www.arcadiapublishing.com.  We hope you enjoy Chapter 10 - The Aurora Public Library Hauntings.  

    Episode 4.6: Haunted Hannah House

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 13:03


    Today we bring you the history and lore of Indianapolis' own Hannah House. Built in 1858, this two-story brick mansion has been nicknamed “the house that reeks of death.”  

    Creepy Stories 3: The Terror by Night by E. F. Benson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2023 22:09


    We're back with our third creepy story. "The Terror by Night" was written by E. F. Benson and was part of a collection, The Room in the Tower, and Other Stories, published in 1912.

    Episode 4.5: The Dewees-Preston-Smith House

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2023 11:32


    In this episode, we bring you a tale about what we believe may be the best-known haunted house in the Wabash Valley, The Dewees-Preston-Smith House.  

    Creepy Stories 2: A Ghost Story by Mark Twain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2023 21:46


    We're back with our second creepy story. This one is a favorite of ours by author Mark Twain. This story is part of a collection of short stories in a book called “Sketches New and Old” published in 1875. A Ghost Story starts as a very spooky tale and in true Twain fashion it ends with a humorous twist.  We hope you will enjoy his satire as much as we do.  

    Episode 4.4: Hoosier Casefile - Vanishing Women of the Indiana Dunes State Park

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2023 17:44


    We bring you a special sneak peek at a project we have been working on. Toward the end of the year, we will be starting a second podcast called Hoosier Casefile, where we will discuss True Crime from the state of Indiana.  On Saturday, July 2, 1966, three young women went missing from the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore in Porter Indiana. What happened to Patricia Blough, Ann Miller, and Renee Bruhl? 57 years later, there are more questions than answers to this mystery that still plagues Northwest Indiana. 

    Creepy Stories 1: The Monkey's Paw by W. W. Jacobs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2023 30:59


    Today we bring you the first episode of "Creepy Stories," a new feature of our podcast. In between our regular episodes, we are going to share short stories from the public domain that we find creepy. So sit back, relax, and get prepared for our very first tale, "The Monkey's Paw" by W. W. Jacobs.  

    Episode 4.3: The Crawfordsville Monster

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 13:20


    In September of 1891, a strange creature was seen in the skies above the town of Crawfordsville, Indiana. Today we bring you another story about a Hoosier cryptid, the Crawfordsville Monster.

    Episode 4.2: The Ghost Lady In Black Of I-74

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 14:15


    In today's episode, we bring you the mysterious tale of the ghost lady in black of I-74.

    Episode 4.1: Captain McHarry's Vault

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2023 15:35


    In this episode, we discuss the bone-chilling history behind the legendary curse of Captain McHarry's Vault.

    Episode 3.10: School Spirit! Haunted Hoosier Schools

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 19:58


    In today's episode, we bring you some legends about haunted schools in Indiana. 

    Episode 3.9: Hoosier Hitchhiking Legends

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 18:18


    In today's episode, we bring you a few hitchhiking stories from all over the Hoosier state. These are sure to spook you the next time you find yourself driving alone on a dark night.  

    Episode 3.8: Haunted Indianapolis - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 16:08


    In this episode, we share the last 5 of 10 haunted places in Indianapolis that we find fascinating. Some of these you may not be familiar with. So sit back and relax. If you are feeling brave, we have a lot of tales to share with you.

    Episode 3.7: Haunted Indianapolis - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2022 17:57


    In this episode, we share the first 5 of 10 haunted places in Indianapolis that we find fascinating. Some of these you may not be familiar with. So sit back and relax. If you are feeling brave, we have a lot of tales to share with you.

    Episode 3.6: The Lake Manitou Monster

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 9:44


    Located in Rochester, Indiana is Lake Manitou. This mysterious lake and the surrounding area are supposedly cursed by a monster that holds supernatural powers. Settlers to the area hearing the legends in the 19th century called it “Devils Lake.”  In this episode, we tell you about the legend of the Lake Manitou Monster.  

    Episode 3.5: Hoosier Supernatural Powers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2022 14:01


    Today's episode talks about tales of Hoosier premonitions, supernatural powers, and omens.

    Episode 3.4: Special Episode - Back to the Beginning

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 20:40


    Today we are taking a trip back in time and revisiting our very first episode - The Cline Ave. Ghost. Listen carefully for an exciting announcement. Thank you to all of our supporters. We wouldn't be here without you. 

    Episode 3.3 - Two Terrifying Hoosier Cemeteries

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 13:57


    In today's episode, we are going to talk about two of the most haunted cemeteries in all of Indiana - The 100 Steps Cemetery in Clay County and Stepp Cemetery located in the Morgan Monroe State Forest.

    Episode 3.2: Hoosier Hellounds

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 12:09


    In this episode, we discuss some popular legends about hellhounds in Indiana.  

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