The Stuff of Nightmares Podcast

Imagine, one day while you are in the warmth and safety of your home, a knock comes to your door. A knock that if answered, would send your mind through a whole range of emotions, and make you question everything in your life. Would you answer the door? Do you really have a choice, when the people on the other side of the door are policemen? Now imagine them asking you questions, questions about a friend you have not seen in a few months, questions that make your head spin, and bile rise from your stomach. Imagine them telling you things about your friend, that make no sense, that make him seem different, darker than he was around you, scarier. Imagine finding out your friend has a secret, a very bad secret, a secret so bad, it would change how you see and feel about him. Imagine finding out monsters are real, and sometimes they spent the night at your house, around your family, around your kids...... This is exactly what happened to Adam, the day he found out, his best friend was a serial killer......................Then come along on a journey with Christopher as he shares his experiences in British Columbia

This Episode we discuss the University of Pittsburgh rugby team, Eastern state Penitentiary, and a parrot that helped convict, with guest Bailey.

A military veteran shares his encounters and experiences in the land of the midnight sun!

Talking about paranormal rain with guest Devon!

Promo for the new segment: The Side ShowOne of the most exciting things of going to the carnival, or the county fair, was riding all the rides, eating all kinds of different foods and walking around checking out all the other attractions. I remember the feeling of excitement as we got near the end of the midway, that was my favorite area of the fairgrounds. The large banners, colorful lights, and the carnival barker standing outside, daring us to come see the craziest, scariest, most unbelievable sights ever seen by human eyes. Whether it was the mermaid, the sword swallower, or the tallest person in the world, I was always drawn to that area out of curiosity. That is what episodes of the side show are like. Smaller versions of the main attraction, but with a twist. Instead of just telling you about something crazy I came across while looking for episode ideas, I will read strange true stories from the newspaper, history books, or tv shows, to a guest and get their opinion on the topic. It could be true crime, paranormal, or just the unexplainable, but no matter what the story is about, it will still be the stuff of nightmares to some people! So step right up, grab a seat, and enjoy the show...........................

Season 2 Episode 1: Fresh Meat/ Spirit Board Demon / Ghost / Glimmerman sighting? Inthe United States, there are no laws against cannibalism, but most,if not all, states have enacted laws that indirectly make itimpossible to legally obtain and consume another humans body matter.But not everyone follows those laws, and you don't have to be acannibal to enjoy the fresh meat of a human, you just need someone toserve it to you,..... without you knowing..........here are a fewpeople that decided to share their enjoyment of human flesh.....Sources:Bite Labs: http://www.bitelabs.org/Cannibal Club: http://www.cannibalclub.org/Nathaniel Jonah Barr:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nathaniel_Bar-Jonahhttps://filmdaily.co/obsessions/true-crime/nathaniel-bar-jonah/Joe Metheny:https://wickedhorror.com/features/monster-metheny-served-up-human-body-burgers/https://murderpedia.org/male.M/m/metheny-joe.htmNewspaper articles from around theworld: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/cannibal-restaurant-roasted-human-heads-menu-shut-down-police-9123693.htmlhttps://www.thesun.co.uk/news/7629448/vegetarian-restaurant-human-flesh-meat-bangkok-thailand/Listener Experiences: Nina, Connecticut / Spirit Board DemonVee, Ohio / Ghosts / Glimmerman Sighting?Music by: Symmetry, Shadowlands 6, The Pit, Shadowlands 5, Antechamber By: Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

This episode Author Sanjay Singhal shares some experiences he has documented in his books throughout the years, and talks a little about his new book.

For decades, people have been going to carnivals, fairs, and amusement parks as a source of family fun and good food. There is something about the aura of the midway that send our memories back to when we were kids. From the smell of all the different food and the blinking lights everywhere, to the games, rides and sideshow attractions, there is something for everyone. But aside of all the fun and happiness that these places bring us, they also have a darker side.  Wendigo experience: DaltonShadow Experience: DakotaNew Experiences From My House

New Mexico is full of history and lore, not only because of Area 51, but because of all the legends and history surrounding the 23 Native American tribes that call it their home. To those that live there, and even those that visit, New Mexico is a hot spot for the unknown. There have been written and oral accounts of experiences which range from little people to Bigfoot, La Llorona to Chupacabra's, and ghosts to UFO's. Even though there are scores of people that tell their experiences, to many that call the area their home, it is taboo to talk about these experiences. Luckily, I came across someones personal experience that really caught my attention, so I reached out to him. He agreed to come on and tell that experience, but when I spoke to him, he had too many incredible experiences to just stop at one. He is a former EMT, that spent many hours on the long dark roads in New Mexico, and had many experiences on those very same roads.  

Vampires....They have been the stuff of nightmares for centuries..........There are those that practice vampirism today, and claim to gain energy and power from the drinking of others blood. They generally consume the blood from donors, and it is usually done in private, with very few people knowing they drink blood. There are others that claim to be an energy vampire, meaning they consume a persons energy not their blood. Richard Chase is one of these!Then there are those, that truly embrace the monster, one that kills, feeds on flesh and blood, and truly believe they are a vampire.Submitted Paranormal/Unknown/Cryptid encounters:Angela from Oklahoma: Bigfoot and hairless Big Cat encounterMike from PA: Bigfoot enounter in NJKelly from FL: Paranormal experiences

Weird traditions, Real crimes committed by people dressed as Santa, and traditional Christmas monsters from other countries, all wrapped up in a bow for your listening pleasure! This episode, I collaborated with Tony Palacio, host of There Is Something Out There, to bring you this holiday treat! 

What causes good kids to go bad? Is it possible for a child to be a psychopath? Is it something they are born with, or something they are raised into? Scientists believe it could be both.Bigfoot and USO encounter from Dave in Florida

In the early 80's , Chicago Illinois was rocked by a string of brutal ritualistic murders, that lasted for 18 months. These murders would be tied to a group of 4 people that called themselves, the Ripper Crew. During their reign of terror, they would be suspected of killing 18 people, and using parts of the victims in satanic rituals. Segment 2: Possible Bigfoot Experiences submitted by Looseel Scott (anonymous)

I always thought little old ladies were sweet, man was I wrong......Listener paranormal Experience: Nate/ PA

This special Halloween episode is the story of two best friends, whe experience a playful prankster spirit, that turns dark after the friends use a Ouija board. There will be no true crime segment this episdoe due to the lenght of the episode.

How can someone hurt their own child? Listen to find out how bad some mothers can be. Paranormal experiences: The Jinn, and Mr.Tom

This episode: True crimes inspired by movies, listener submitted paranormal experiences

The story of Father Hans Schmidt / Personal paranormal experiences.Father Hans Schmidt was the only Roman Catholic priest to receive the death penalty in America.My own personal paranormal experiences. I am in no way implying my experiences were scary or reflect what kind of paranormal stories will be on this podcast every week. I included mine, so people may open up about things they have seen, or heard. Too many times people are judged because of what they experienced. Remember, you may not think it's real, but to the person it has happened to, it is real for them.This is a true crime and paranormal podcast. Paranormal segments are user submitted and either retold by me, or told by the person that had the experience.Sources for the Father Hans Schmidt segment:All that's interesting article by: Nickolaus HinesMedium.com article by: Calin AneculaeseiMurderpedia article by: Colin EvansPhoto by: Skitterphoto