What Lurks in the Shadows

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From the paranormal to true-crime, the shadows hold a lot of secrets! Join Topher and RaiAnne every Sunday at 9pm EST as they explore what chilling and exciting adventures lurk in the shadows!

What Lurks in the Shadows


    • Jul 26, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 39m AVG DURATION
    • 22 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from What Lurks in the Shadows

    1: Free Britney and A Beretta In The Court Room

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 61:29


    ==Trigger Warning== This episode may contain some strong language depicting the status of one or more person's mental health as well as the mental health of the hosts. If you are concerned for your safety, or the safety of a loved one please reach out to the Suicide Prevention Hotline at 800-273-8255. Listener discretion is advised.  In this Hiatus breaking episode, RaiAnne talks all about the Free Britney movement and the events that have transpired! Topher talks about Germany's Revenge Mother, Marianne Bachmeier.  Thank you to everyone who has hung in there with us during our Hiatus. WE have lots to share and many stories to come. We are reading your emails and have planned a few things for the future.  We apologize if there is an audio issue. We have been working remotely and updating our equipment, but we missed you guys A LOT! Don't forget to send us the personal spooky stories you would like us to share as well as things you would like us to talk about to our email at WLITSPodcast@gmail.com Stay Spooky Everyone!

    1: A Tree of F***ed Up Branches Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 29:43


    Welcome Back! Its here season 2? I don't know. We took a hiatus and we are here.  In this Episode of @WLITSPodcast RaiAnne and Toph dive into the cases surrounding Pizza Gate, Jeffrey Epstein, and Ghislaine Maxwell.  Please note this episode involves cases that are about sexual trafficking of minors. Listener discretion is advised.  Also, please check out this episodes sponsor, Slytherdor Morphs, for all your Ball Python breeding needs on Instagram @SlytherdorMorphs Stay Spooky!

    20: Live Twitch Episode Vol. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2020 32:10


    Live from Florida Quarantine, it's a live episode. In this live episode from Twitch.tv/WLITSPodcast , Raianne and Topher dive into some fun topics. Up first, Topher tells the story of The Carter Brothers, New Orleans infamous vampire duo. Afterward, RaiAnne talks about the Hamilton Turner Inn of Savannah, Georgia. We hope you're as graceful as the vampires in this story, because man are we impressed. Stay safe and stay spooky!

    19: Live Twitch Episode Vol.1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2020 130:54


    This episode is completely unedited, well besides the podcast intro and outro.   With us being unable to see each other during our social distancing lockdown, we are recording remotely and with one mic. So we apologize about the audio quality not being at it's best.  In this episode we talk about a lot of spooky stuff including the Hinterkaifeck murders, Cicada 3301, and the Resurrection Children. If enjoy this episode, and you can come out to hear us on our next stream at twitch.tv/WLITSPodcast Stay spooky, and don't forget to Wash. Your. Hands. 

    18: The Status Update Murder And What A F***ing Dad

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2020 29:11


    It's been a week! RaiAnne has been sick, and I have been working nonstop since Covid-19 after it caused increased social distancing- Like we never did that before.  In this episode, Topher tells RaiAnne the story of the status update murder of Hayley Jones. RaiAnne then tells Topher the history and haunting of the Waverly Hills Sanatorium. This episode also includes some true stories and nightmares from RaiAnne and Topher. We hope you enjoy. Stay safe, but also spooky!

    17: A Text From Chalyn and Bowser's Castle

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2020 34:00


    Don't mind the giant demon horse. He only brings the end of days. In this episode, Topher tells RaiAnne the story of the Dyatlov Pass incident. RaiAnne then tells Topher about the conspiracies associated with the Denver Airport. Will the team make it through the Lizard People's underground tunnel? Find out on this episode of What Lurks In The Shadows. 

    16: What Lurks In The Themes Vol. 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2020 30:38


    I hope you're ready to get schooled, because this episode will teach you to not f*** with a witch! Period. March's themed episode is here, and we are excited to present research on a couple Native American monsters.  In this episode, Topher presents to RaiAnne the herstory of Skinwalkers. RaiAnne then tells Topher all about the gluttonous Wendigos.  Will the team ever make it to LA, or will they get stuck out in the cold with a hungry wendigo? Find out on this episode of What Lurks in The Shadows.

    15: One Big OSHA Violation and Can I Have It, Please?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 22:30


    Huzzah! It's a new episode! Has some technical difficulties, but we here! In this episode of What Lurks in The Shadows, RaiAnne talks about the Sunland TB Hospital in Orlando, FL. Topher then talks about the death of playmate Dorthy Stratten. After this, Rai talks about her personal short story in New York with the ghost dubbed Captain Jack. Will the team make it back into port? Find out on this episode of What Lurks in The Shadows.

    14: Let's Get Ready To Murder and What Time Is It In Hell?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2020 24:23


    We hope you're a fan of Jazz! In this episode Topher tells RaiAnne the short story of the "Silk Pajama Murder." RaiAnne then tells Topher the truly haunting story of the Axe Man of New Orleans.  Will the team remember to have jazz playing at 12:15, or are they operating on Hell time? Find out on this episode of What Lurks In The Shadows. #WLITSPodcast

    13: Spooky Scary Makes Me Hungry and a Kaleidoscope of Madness

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2020 28:51


    Sorry, no murder this week. However! We do plan to murder your mind. In this episode Topher tells the story and hauntings of the Eastern State Penitentiary.  RaiAnne then tells us all about the Mandela effect, and how we entered an alternate reality after a certain someone was elected President.  Will the team ever find out if they took the red pill or the blue pill? Find out on this episode of What Lurks in The Shadows.

    12: What Lurks In The Themes Vol. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2020 54:32


    In this episode of What Lurks in the Shadows, RaiAnne and Topher explore the theme: Presidential Affairs Up first, RaiAnne talks about Topher's favorite president, John F Kennedy. She surprises him with a wonderful history lesson on his assassination and the conspiracies surrounding his death. Topher then talks about Mr. President's affair with luscious, sex icon, Marilyn Monroe-and the conspiracies surrounding her death. Will the team find a link between the death of both icons? Find out in this episode of What Lurks In The Shadows. 

    11: This Is A Lot To Digest And A F***ed Up Garage Sale

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2020 47:09


    This episode is alot! Please be warned before starting. In this episode Topher and RaiAnne hash out two tough stories, maybe even for themselves. Topher starts with The Vampire of Sacramento, Richard Chase. RaiAnne then tells Toph the Story of Ed Gein. Who wants a smoothie? Find out in this episode of What Lurks in The Shadows. 

    10: Vanity and An Affair

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2020 26:20


    It's a double murder episode! In this episode, Topher and RaiAnne bring together the tales of two popular and attractive people. First, Rai tells the story of Kristen Gilbert AKA The Angel of Death. Topher then tells RaiAnne the story of Pamela Smart.  Will the team be seduced into killing someone for someone else? Find out on this episode of What Lurks in The Shadows. 

    9: I Too Am Doing A Boat and A Forest Full Of Dolls

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2020 21:28


    You gon git! In this episode of What Lurks in The Shadows, Topher and Rai explore the Cuki and Lucona boats that have interesting crime stories attached to them. After this Rai tells Topher about the Island of Dolls in Mexcio. Will the team relocate to the island to begin a new life? Found out in this episode of What Lurks in The Shadows.

    8: I'm A Slave For You and Two Weirdos Who Like True Crime

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2020 37:24


    In this episode of What Lurks in The Shadows, Rai tells Topher the conspiracy revolving around Britney Spears and her allegedly being on the White House payroll during the Bush Administration.  Topher then tells Rai the chilling story and conspiracy around Michael Peterson and the staircase murder. Will the team convince each other their conspiracy theories are real? Found out on this episode of What Lurks In The Shadows.

    7: What Lurks In The Themes Vol. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2020 25:22


    Come on down to the New Banana! We have all the bananas you need. In this episode of What Lurks in the Shadows, RaiAnne and Topher take a trip to luxurious Las Vegas to tell stories revolving around the theme of Casino Royale.  Up first Topher tells RaiAnne a personal favorite of theirs, the story of Bugsy Siegel aka the father of Las Vegas. RaiAnne then tells Topher the history and hauntings of Bally's Las Vegas Hotel and Casino. Will the team take a gamble and stay above the 17th floor of the hotel? Find out in this episode of What Lurks In The Shadows. 

    6: The Garbage Man Of Westfield and Tickle Me Demon Elmo

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2019 32:27


    5: A Killer Christmas Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2019 49:25


    HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM WHAT LURKS IN THE SHADOWS! Look we listen....sometimes. We have received emails and suggestions from listeners just like you asking for a Christmas episode.  In this BONUS episode, Rai and Topher tell the stories around the fire from their childhood. Well, stories that occurred in the 90's. Up first , Topher tells the story of Christy Marick. Rai and Topher then discuss the two Germanic folklore figures of Krampus and Frau Pertcha. Rai then tells Topher the story of Jonbenét Ramsey. Will your Christmas be merry and bright? Find out on this episode of What Lurks In The Shadows. 

    4: I'm Electric About Him and The Gravedigger Groupies

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2019 35:40


    3: A Twofer For Topher and The Squat Of A Woman

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2019 34:00


    Get ready to update your Tinder bios.   In this Episode of What Lurks in the Shadows, listeners get a trifecta of stories- A conspiracy, a murder, and a paranormal story. RaiAnne tells Topher two short stories. One surrounding the conspiracy that Avril Lavigne is dead, and the other about the Devil School of Jacksonville, Florida. Topher tells RaiAnne the story of Tillie Klimek AKA The Arsenic Psychic. Will RaiAnne ever get her picture with Beelzebub, and will Toph ever be remembered by his future husband? Find out on this episode of What Lurks In The Shadows!

    2: A Fence Named Billy and The Puddin' Pop Cult

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2019 27:04


    Don't be gullible and get picked up by the Puddin' Pop Cult! In episode two, Topher tells Rai the story of William Kemmler, the first person to receive the death penalty by electrocution. Rai then tells Topher about the cyber cult Heaven's Gate.  Do we travel back in time to find out if the horse made it, or did we make it to the UFO traveling behind the comet? Guess you'll have to find out.  **Please note: This episode talks about suicide. If you or someone you know is suffering from mental illness please reach out to your local crisis center. 

    1: A Sunday Stroll Through Death Valley and Steve Goes To Grandma's House

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2019 43:57


    We are going to need more potatoes to soothe us after this first episode of What Lurks In The Shadows. Topher tells RaiAnne the team's first researched story of The Isdal Woman. RaiAnne brings Topher to her Grandma's house for an eerie personal story with her encounter with The Top Hat Man. Thanks so much for joining us. If you like this episode, please take a moment to rate and subscribe!

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