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Daphne Woolsoncroft & Heath Merryman (hosts of Going West: True Crime) explore the darkest parts of history, the world, and your mind. From urban legends to hauntings, horror stories, and beyond, you're guaranteed a creepy tale every Thursday!

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    • Jan 19, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 41m AVG DURATION
    • 32 EPISODES


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    Cursed Film // 32

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2023 47:31


    Between The Exorcist, Poltergeist, and more, numerous horror films (and non-horror films) are said to have had cursed sets, leading to the demise of many actors and crew members. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Hat Man // 31

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2023 42:11


    Many who experience sleep paralysis claim to see the same dark figure lurking in the corner of their room, or sometimes, attacking them in their bed. Who is this hat-wearing shadow person? And why do so many see the same thing? Join us as we discuss real accounts and theories of... The Hat Man. SOURCES https://members.huntakiller.com/blog-articles/2020/12/20/the-hat-man-is-a-shadow-person-who-will-keep-you-up-at-night https://thoughtcatalog.com/christine-stockton/2020/11/people-all-over-the-world-are-dreaming-about-a-creepy-hat-man/ https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/hat-man-benadryl-tiktok-monster-1234620397/ https://wisconsinnews.today/rodgers-wont-stop-talking-about-the-hat-man-since-his-ayahuasca-trip/ https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/sleep-paralysis-and-the-monsters-inside-your-mind/ https://read.amazon.com/?asin=B00UB84UDO&ref_=dbs_t_r_kcr https://read.amazon.com/?asin=B00KAP8Z9S&ref_=dbs_t_r_kcr https://monster.fandom.com/wiki/Hat_Man https://thehatmanproject.com/page/4/ https://chillinkristen.medium.com/the-hat-man-whats-this-shadow-person-got-under-his-cap-863c0a12f95c https://the-line-up.com/the-hat-man https://austinseance.com/2020/12/31/hat-men-phenomena-ghostly-sightings-across-the-globe/ https://www.reddit.com/r/HatMan/ https://psychonautwiki.org/wiki/Shadow_people https://www.thegypsythread.org/shadow-people-hat-man/ https://twitter.com/YourBudTevin?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1580660237430059008%7Ctwgr%5E728472a71d8a530821d31eabf6bdbe514b38ff13%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rollingstone.com%2Fculture%2Fculture-features%2Fhat-man-benadryl-tiktok-monster-1234620397%2F Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Hammersmith Ghost // 30

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2023 44:03


    In early 1800's England, a ghost was thought to be haunting the district of Hammersmith in London. When a pregnant woman was literally scared to death by the white figure, the townspeople took it upon themselves to get to the bottom of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    A Very Dark New Years Special // 29

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2022 41:59


    December 31: A time for friends and family to celebrate the transition into a new year. But for some, the night that is typically known for celebration and cheer, can become a night filled with darkness and fear... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Krampus // 28

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2022 39:18


    Christmas isn't always full of cheer. In this episode, we discuss the anti-Saint Nick. A monster that is said to abduct and eat naughty children on the most joyous day of the year... A monster named Krampus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Goatman // 27

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 54:52


    This well-known cryptid is said to be found in Maryland as well as across the United States. People claim it looks half human/half goat and can mimic human voices. Today, we share some terrifying real-life encounters of... The Goatman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Living Dead // 26

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 43:09


    What would you do if a zombie apocalypse really happened? Today we discuss the history behind the living dead, and how to best survive them if an outbreak occurs in our lifetime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Legend of Boggy Creek // 25

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 47:05


    Throughout the last century, a hairy, ape-like creature has stalked a small town in Arkansas. With over 100 witness accounts, could this creature actually be real? Join us today as we discuss The Legend of Boggy Creek. EPISODE SOURCES https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fouke,_Arkansas http://www.foukemonster.net/sightings.htm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRVuLzkbTFk https://www.exploresouthernhistory.com/arwildman.html https://www.newspapers.com/search/?query=Fouke%20family%20terrorized&dr_year=1971-1971 https://www.newspapers.com/image/9330194/?terms=Fouke&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/1705735/?terms=Fouke&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/21526038/?terms=bobby%20ford&match=1 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fouke,_Arkansas https://www.legendsofamerica.com/boggy-creek-monster-arkansas/ https://www.amazon.com/dp/1734920610 http://www.strangehistory.net/2015/05/20/the-greene-county-wild-man/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Legend_of_Boggy_Creek https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/boggy-creek-monster https://www.legendofboggycreek.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Amityville Hauntings // 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 49:25


    This week on our sister podcast Going West: True Crime, we discussed the terrifying murders that took place upon the DeFeo Family of Amityville, New York in 1974. Well, a year after the house went on the market, a family of 5 purchased it. And from day 1, they claimed to have experienced horrific and unexplainable encounters inside. SOURCES https://allthatsinteresting.com/amityville-murders https://www.hereliesastory.com/blog/the-amityville-horror http://thetruthaboutamityville.amityvillenow.com/ https://thehauntedplaces.com/who-lives-in-the-amityville-house-now/ https://www.academia.edu/34812756/Jay_anson_the_amityville_horror https://www.slashfilm.com/599821/the-chilling-true-story-behind-the-amityville-horror/ https://amityvillemurders.com/the-haunting/the-true-story-of-112-ocean-avenue.html https://horrorobsessive.com/2021/04/02/the-defeo-murders-the-story-behind-the-amityville-horror https://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/amityville-horror-book-facts https://www.oxygen.com/martinis-murder/amityville-horror-hoax-the-true-crime-story-behind-lutz-family-famous-haunted-house https://history.howstuffworks.com/history-vs-myth/amityville-horror-house.htm https://movieweb.com/psychic-lorraine-warren-talks-about-the-real-amityville-horror/ https://thehauntedplaces.com/who-lives-in-the-amityville-house-now/ https://www.thetealmango.com/featured/the-amityville-horror-house-exploring-the-true-story/ http://thetruthaboutamityville.amityvillenow.com https://www.cnbc.com/2016/06/20/amityville-horror-house-on-sale-for-850000.html https://www.fancypantshomes.com/movie-homes/the-real-story-of-the-amityville-house/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2016/06/22/the-amityville-horror-house-is-for-sale-five-bedrooms-3-5-bathrooms-and-one-bloody-history/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Mad Scientist // 23

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2022 39:50


    We all know that Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is a fictional story. But what about the people out there who have done experiences with living and deceased humans in real life? Join us today as we discuss the twisted history behind the mystery of Mad Scientists... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Ouija // 22

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 56:17


    Have you ever wondered where Ouija boards came from and how they work? Join us today as we discuss the history behind the mystery and tell some incredibly spooky tales of Ouija Boards in action... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Highgate Vampire // 21

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 44:59


    In the 1970's, a vampire craze swept London and two British occult leaders battled to bring down a pale creature they named... The Highgate Vampire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Rake // 20

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2022 48:07


    No, we're not talking about the rake that you keep in your backyard. But we are talking about The Rake that might be in your backyard... Or your bedside in the middle of the night. Join us today while we discuss the legend of a terrifying creature that has reportedly been spotted countless times in the northeast United States for centuries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Haunted Black Forest of Colorado // 19

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 45:05


    Among the borders of the centennial state is a particular forest that's known as one of the most haunted forests in the US. This area is even said to have a time warp as well as many disgruntled spirits. Follow us as we journey into the dense, Ponderosa Pines and terrifying tales of Black Forest, Colorado. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    In The Walls // 18

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 54:09


    Have you ever heard strange noises and wondered if they were coming from inside your walls? Often times you may be right... In this episode, we discuss multiple incidents where people's biggest fears came to life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Terrible Tilly Lighthouse // 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 33:38


    In the 1880's, a lighthouse was built just off the coast of Oregon on it's own personal island- but it was doomed from the start. This is the story of the Tillamook Rock Lighthouse, also known as Terrible Tilly.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Lake Lanier // 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 38:02


    Between suspicious deaths, unexplained disappearances, and water monsters, today's topic covers it all. Join us as we discuss the strange and terrifying tales behind America's most haunted lake, Lake Lanier.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Halloween Special // 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 43:11


    Between trick or treating, haunted houses, and costumes, we go back in time and discuss how Halloween traditions got started. So join us today to ring in the best and spookiest holiday!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    The Hanging Man // 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 27:20


    During Halloween season, most of us have seen hanging dummy bodies in haunted houses or scarecrows in corn mazes, but what if those "dummy's" were real? We tell the true stories and urban legends behind the spooky decorations.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    The Stalker // 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 42:41


    Do you ever get the feeling that someone may be watching you? Have you ever walked home or to your car and felt a presence lurking in the shadows? Today we take a look at some of the most unsettling stories that are sure to make you check your car, house, and your closet in this twisted tale we call, The Stalker.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Buried Alive // 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 38:24


    Join us as we delve into the terrifying world of being Buried Alive. From film references to real life stories throughout history, we've covered it all!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    The Bell Witch // 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 36:23


    In this episode, we discuss the possibly-true tale of The Bell Witch: A ghost who haunted a Tennessee family back in the early 1800's.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Killer in the Backseat // 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 34:56


    Have you ever heard of the urban legend: Killer in the Backseat? Maybe you haven't, but you still always have a sense of fear whenever you're alone in your car at night. In this episode, we explore the origin of this legend and the true stories behind the terrifying tale.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Killer Clowns // 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 34:34


    Clowns! When did those party-performing entertainers become figures of nightmares? Join us today while we dive into history and mystery of Killer Clowns!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Hmong Sleep Death // 17

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 38:07


    In the 1980's an inexplicable sleep disorder was killing Hmong men across the world. In this episode, we also discuss nightmares, other sleep disorders, and A Nightmare on Elm Street!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    The Elevator Game // 16

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 39:16


    In 2008, a new "ritual" surfaced online that supposedly allowed people to visit a different realm just by pressing certain buttons on an elevator. But once you enter the new world, not only will you see things that terrify you, but you may not be able to go back. These are the stories of the Elevator Game.SOURCEShttps://katu.com/amnw/am-northwest-books-authors/gone-at-midnight-the-mysterious-death-elisa-lamhttps://allthatsinteresting.com/elisa-lam-deathhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2006_Minato_Ward_elevator_accidenthttp://elevatorsescalators.blogspot.com/2016/08/in-japan-for-minato-ward-accident.htmlhttps://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/8vfsc8/after_reading_about_the_elevator_game_here_i/https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/7vfmxb/do_not_play_the_elevator_game_words_of_a_big_time/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    The White Witch of Niles Canyon // 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 39:08


    A certain area of California is home to numerous ghost encounters, creatures stories, urban legends, and even UFOs sightings.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Security Tapes // 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 36:20


    CCTV, it can catch a lot of incriminating acts that save a lot of people and businesses. But what about the times when it's used for evil, not good? Join us today as we dive in 3 creepy security footage stories and discuss the terrors behind the lens.CASE SOURCES:https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/u0ymh/the_strangest_security_tape_ive_ever_seen/https://www.reddit.com/r/LetsNotMeet/comments/1qf4v0/a_true_very_creepy_surveillance_story/https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2019/03/what-happens-when-you-find-cameras-your-airbnb/585007/https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/local-news/st-lucie-county/crime/man-considers-taking-legal-action-after-finding-cameras-in-airbnbhttps://abc7chicago.com/5098421/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Gryla and The Yule Lads // 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 30:59


    In old Icelandic Christmas tradition, a witch/troll named Gryla sought out to snatch the "naughty" kids of the village and bring them back to her home in the mountains to make them into stew. Oh, and we can't forget about her 13 children joining her in all the mayhem and chaos. Join us today as we dive in to the tales and traditions of Christmas in Iceland.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    UFO - The Abductions // 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 39:22


    Last week, we discussed various UFO sightings across the United States. And now, we tell the terrifying tales of those who were abducted by them.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    UFO - The Sightings // 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 43:57


    Throughout the world's history, there have been countless sightings of strange, unidentified flying objects. Join us as we take a look at some of the craziest sightings yet for part one of our two-part UFO series while we discuss The Sightings.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Rougarou // 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 33:21


    In 15th century France, over 100 people were killed by a supposed werewolf. The legend carried on into Cajun culture after the French incorporated Southern Louisiana, and many people have supposedly witnessed what is now known as the Rougarou.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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