Podcast appearances and mentions of Jeff Belanger

A monstrous wolf once terrorized St. Albans, Vermont—until Lawrence Brainerd brought the legend down in 1839. Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger trek deep into the remote Vermont woods to find the monument marking where the mighty beast fell and uncover the true story behind one of New England's most enduring cryptid legends. The Beast of St. Albans - A New England Legends Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Episode 460, Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger chase a beast along Rattlesnake Ridge in Fair Haven, Vermont, searching for a cave full of skeletons, snakes, and lost treasure. Could there be more? See more here: https://ournewenglandlegends.com/podcast-460-the-skeletons-who-guarded-a-treasure/  Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends  Buy Jeff Belanger's new book Wicked Strange New England on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4lMkM3G  Check out Jeff's new underground publication Shadow Zine! https://shadowzine.com  Listen to Ray's Local Raydio! https://localraydio.com/ 

Every inch of Rhode Island's Rose Island seems to carry the weight of tragedy. Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger journey off the coast of Newport to uncover the dark history and chilling hauntings of this isolated 18-acre island—once home to a military fort, a quarantine hospital for the sick and dying, a lighthouse plagued by ghost stories, and the site of deadly maritime disasters. From disease and shipwrecks to the infamous Graham Disaster, discover why Rose Island may be one of New England's most thoroughly haunted locations. Watch the New England Legends video Extra on the Graham Disaster at Rose Island: https://ournewenglandlegends.com/new-england-legends-extra-the-graham-disaster-at-the-rose-island-lighthouse/ No Safe Harbor: The Hauntings of Rose Island – A New England Legends Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE!Power doesn't always fade—sometimes it lingers in the halls of the most iconic house in America.Today on The Grave Talks, we open the doors of the White House not to meet the current administration… but the ones who never left. From Abraham Lincoln offering ghostly encouragement to staff, to Andrew Jackson raging long after his presidency ended, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue is home to more spirits than state secrets.Paranormal expert Jeff Belanger joins us to peel back the velvet curtains and reveal the untold stories of America's most haunted residence. Who's pacing the hallways? Who's slamming doors? And why do so many witnesses—from presidents to First Ladies to seasoned security—swear the dead are still influencing the living?This is the side of American history your textbooks left out. Let's find out who's still running the show… from beyond the grave.#WhiteHouseGhosts #HistoryAndHauntings #PresidentialHauntings #HauntedHistory #TheGraveTalks #AbrahamLincolnGhost #AndrewJacksonGhost #HistoricHauntings #AmericanHistoryMysteries #HauntedWhiteHouse #ParanormalPodcast #TrueGhostStoriesLove real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! PART TWOPower doesn't always fade—sometimes it lingers in the halls of the most iconic house in America.Today on The Grave Talks, we open the doors of the White House not to meet the current administration… but the ones who never left. From Abraham Lincoln offering ghostly encouragement to staff, to Andrew Jackson raging long after his presidency ended, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue is home to more spirits than state secrets.Paranormal expert Jeff Belanger joins us to peel back the velvet curtains and reveal the untold stories of America's most haunted residence. Who's pacing the hallways? Who's slamming doors? And why do so many witnesses—from presidents to First Ladies to seasoned security—swear the dead are still influencing the living?This is the side of American history your textbooks left out. Let's find out who's still running the show… from beyond the grave.#WhiteHouseGhosts #HistoryAndHauntings #PresidentialHauntings #HauntedHistory #TheGraveTalks #AbrahamLincolnGhost #AndrewJacksonGhost #HistoricHauntings #AmericanHistoryMysteries #HauntedWhiteHouse #ParanormalPodcast #TrueGhostStoriesLove real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

In Episode 459, (our nine-year anniversary show!) Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger explore the haunted Portsmouth, Rhode Island, location where the 1673 gruesome death of Rebecca Cornell lead to a haunting and a ghost whose word would be enough to convict a man to a death sentence. But whodunit?  See more here: https://ournewenglandlegends.com/podcast-459-the-ghost-who-convicted-a-murder/  Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends  Buy Jeff Belanger's new book Wicked Strange New England on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4lMkM3G  Check out Jeff's new underground publication Shadow Zine! https://shadowzine.com  Listen to Ray's Local Raydio! https://localraydio.com/ 

Welcome to New England Legends From the Vault – FtV Episode 183 –  Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger hike Mt. Chocorua in the White Mountains of central New Hampshire in search of a centuries-old Native American curse based on betrayal, murder, and a horrible accident. Sokosis Chief Chocorua's final words still reverberate throughout these hills. The curse is so powerful, and has been blamed on so many tragedies, that in 1955 a politician proposed renaming the mountain in an effort to kill the legend. Beware… on Mt. Chocorua, Jeff and Ray find a connection to more than one legend. This episode first aired November 29, 2018 Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends  Buy Jeff Belanger's new book Wicked Strange New England on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4lMkM3G  Check out Jeff's new underground publication Shadow Zine! https://shadowzine.com  Listen to Ray's Local Raydio! https://localraydio.com/ 

One of New Hampshire's strangest graves hides an unforgettable story. Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger travel to Washington, New Hampshire, to uncover the bizarre legend of Captain Samuel Jones, whose unusual final resting place has puzzled visitors for more than two centuries. History, folklore, and a delightfully odd mystery collide in this unforgettable New England legend. Capt. Jones Grave - A New England Legends Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Episode 458, Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger row among the islands of Casco Bay, searching for a merman who was attacked by a local named Mr. Mittin back in 1639. The event was chronicled in a book. Could this sighting have been something from Abenaki legends? See more here: https://ournewenglandlegends.com/podcast-458-maines-almost-murdered-merman/  Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends  Buy Jeff Belanger's new book Wicked Strange New England on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4lMkM3G  Check out Jeff's new underground publication Shadow Zine! https://shadowzine.com  Listen to Ray's Local Raydio! https://localraydio.com/ 

Welcome to New England Legends From the Vault – FtV Episode 182 –  Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger explore the shores of Portland, Maine, in search of the one-legged ghost of a British soldier who was allegedly shot here in October of 1775, shortly after British warships leveled the city as retribution for a rebellious uprising. This attack may have been more personal than business. This episode first aired September 19, 2019 Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends  Buy Jeff Belanger's new book Wicked Strange New England on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4lMkM3G  Check out Jeff's new underground publication Shadow Zine! https://shadowzine.com  Listen to Ray's Local Raydio! https://localraydio.com/ 

In Episode 457, Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger head to New Boston, New Hampshire, to explore ground zero where wealthy eccentric Roger Babson formed the Gravity Research Foundation. Their goal: to build a shield or a device to win the war against gravity. There may be more science here than science fiction! See more here: https://ournewenglandlegends.com/podcast-457-roger-babsons-war-on-gravity/  Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends  Buy Jeff Belanger's new book Wicked Strange New England on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4lMkM3G  Check out Jeff's new underground publication Shadow Zine! https://shadowzine.com  Listen to Ray's Local Raydio! https://localraydio.com/ 

Welcome to New England Legends From the Vault – FtV Episode 181 –  Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger visit a Little Compton, Rhode Island, cemetery in search of the grave of Elizabeth, whose epitaph reads: Should have been the wife of Simeon Palmer. Elizabeth died in 1776. Was her epitaph an indication that she's still pining for Simeon, the guy who got away? Or is there something else behind the strange message? This episode first aired February 11, 2021 Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends  Buy Jeff Belanger's new book Wicked Strange New England on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4lMkM3G  Check out Jeff's new underground publication Shadow Zine! https://shadowzine.com  Listen to Ray's Local Raydio! https://localraydio.com/ 

Some of the greatest heroes in American history have been all but forgotten. Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger travel to Veterans Memorial Park in Middletown, Connecticut, to uncover the extraordinary true story of Sgt. Stubby, a World War I legend whose courage on the battlefield, remarkable service with the 102nd Infantry, and enduring legacy earned worldwide admiration. Discover the surprising story behind one of the most celebrated—and unexpected—heroes of the Great War. In Search of Sgt. Stubby - A New England Legends Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

New England's strangest secrets are far older than the United States itself. Renowned author, adventurer, and folklorist Jeff Belanger, (https://jeffbelanger.com/) joins Dave Schrader to explore Wicked Strange, uncovering the region's haunted landmarks, cryptid encounters, UFO mysteries, phantom hitchhikers, mysterious mummies, bizarre burial traditions, and enduring legends that have captivated generations. From roadside oddities to places where history and the paranormal collide, discover why New England remains one of the world's richest landscapes for ghosts, monsters, folklore, and unexplained mysteries. Let's Get Wicked Strange - The Paranormal 60 Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to New England Legends From the Vault – FtV Episode 180 –  Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger visit the small town of Weare, New Hampshire, in search of three witches from the earliest days of the town. The stories were documented in 1888 by town historian William Little and include stories of spectral attacks, incredible feats of speed and strength, and dastardly deeds conducted women of the town. We try to figure out which witch is which in Weare. This episode first aired August 22, 2019 Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends  Buy Jeff Belanger's new book Wicked Strange New England on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4lMkM3G  Check out Jeff's new underground publication Shadow Zine! https://shadowzine.com  Listen to Ray's Local Raydio! https://localraydio.com/ 

Welcome to New England Legends From the Vault – FtV Episode 179 –  Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger look for Long Pond in Glover, Vermont, because it was here in June of 1810 that miller Aaron Willson dealt with a horrible drought in a clever way. He had the brilliant idea of digging a trench from Long Pond to the nearby Barton River. What could possibly go wrong? This episode first aired September 5, 2019 Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends  Buy Jeff Belanger's new book Wicked Strange New England on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4lMkM3G  Check out Jeff's new underground publication Shadow Zine! https://shadowzine.com  Listen to Ray's Local Raydio! https://localraydio.com/ 

In Episode 456, Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger investigate the strangest haunting case they've ever explored. Two events happened on November 22, 1963, 1,700 miles apart, and suddenly intertwined into two tragedies that would lead to a haunting on Route 31 in Holden, Massachusetts.  See more here: https://ournewenglandlegends.com/podcast-456-lee-harvey-oswald-and-the-ghosts-who-haunt-the-causeway/  Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends  Buy Jeff Belanger's new book Wicked Strange New England on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4lMkM3G  Check out Jeff's new underground publication Shadow Zine! https://shadowzine.com  Listen to Ray's Local Raydio! https://localraydio.com/ 

History has a frightening way of repeating itself. Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger head to Providence, Rhode Island's historic Federal Hill to uncover the forgotten story of the Macaroni Riots of 1914. Triggered by soaring food costs, economic hardship, and the looming shadow of World War I, what sounds like an amusing name became one of New England's most violent and overlooked civil disturbances. Discover the history behind the riots, the people caught in the chaos, and why this remarkable true story feels more relevant today than ever. The Macaroni Riots – A New England Legends Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to New England Legends From the Vault – FtV Episode 178 –  Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger search for a vampire buried in a tiny family cemetery in Cumberland, Rhode Island. In February of 1796, the father of Abigail Staples petitioned the town to exhume her body and perform some experiments in an effort to save his other daughter, Lavinia who was dying from consumption. Some believed if Abigail was indeed a vampire, perhaps they could break the spell to save Lavinia. This episode first aired February 6, 2020 Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends  Buy Jeff Belanger's new book Wicked Strange New England on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4lMkM3G  Check out Jeff's new underground publication Shadow Zine! https://shadowzine.com  Listen to Ray's Local Raydio! https://localraydio.com/ 

In Episode 455, Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger explore New Haven Harbor in Connecticut, searching for a haunted schooner named the "Robert P. King." Back in 1896, the story of the haunted ship made the newspapers. The ship's Captain, Parker Hall, claimed to hear voices, and said he couldn't keep a crew on board a haunted ship. However, we uncover Capt. Hall hid a deadly secret.  See more here: https://ournewenglandlegends.com/podcast-455-the-haunted-ship-of-new-haven-harbor/  Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends  Buy Jeff Belanger's new book Wicked Strange New England on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4lMkM3G  Check out Jeff's new underground publication Shadow Zine! https://shadowzine.com  Listen to Ray's Local Raydio! https://localraydio.com/ 

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! PART TWOBefore The Exorcist terrified the world, there was a real boy — and a true story that shook both the Church and the nation. His name was Roland Doe, and what began as strange noises and mysterious scratches quickly spiraled into one of the most disturbing possession cases ever recorded. The walls whispered. The marks on his body formed words. And as his behavior turned darker and more violent, desperate family members turned to priests for help — leading to a series of harrowing exorcisms that inspired one of the most infamous horror films of all time.In this chilling episode of The Grave Talks, paranormal expert Jeff Belanger unearths the truth behind the legend. Who was Roland Doe? What really happened in that St. Louis bedroom? And did the evil that plagued him ever truly leave?#TheExorcist #RolandDoe #TrueExorcism #Demonic # #Excorism  #ParanormalPodcast #RealHauntings #DemonicPossession #TheGraveTalks #ExorcismStory #TrueHorror #RealLifeExorcist #HauntedHistoryLove real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE!Before The Exorcist terrified the world, there was a real boy — and a true story that shook both the Church and the nation. His name was Roland Doe, and what began as strange noises and mysterious scratches quickly spiraled into one of the most disturbing possession cases ever recorded. The walls whispered. The marks on his body formed words. And as his behavior turned darker and more violent, desperate family members turned to priests for help — leading to a series of harrowing exorcisms that inspired one of the most infamous horror films of all time.In this chilling episode of The Grave Talks, paranormal expert Jeff Belanger unearths the truth behind the legend. Who was Roland Doe? What really happened in that St. Louis bedroom? And did the evil that plagued him ever truly leave?#TheExorcist #RolandDoe #TrueExorcism #Demonic # #Excorism  #ParanormalPodcast #RealHauntings #DemonicPossession #TheGraveTalks #ExorcismStory #TrueHorror #RealLifeExorcist #HauntedHistoryLove real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

Welcome to New England Legends From the Vault – FtV Episode 177 –  Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger explore a mysterious hill in Salem, New Hampshire, called America's Stonehenge. This stone site seems to be a celestial calendar that marks solstices, equinoxes, but also half-holidays. It's a sacred site that may be up to 4,000 years old. But who built it? Were human sacrifices practiced here? Stone sites like this one shake the foundation of our history books. This episode first aired January 10, 2019. Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends  Buy Jeff Belanger's new book Wicked Strange New England on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4lMkM3G  Check out Jeff's new underground publication Shadow Zine! https://shadowzine.com  Listen to Ray's Local Raydio! https://localraydio.com/ 

A 128-year-old murder mystery, a missing measure of justice, and a ghost who may still be waiting for the truth. Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger travel to Bucksport, Maine, to unravel the chilling mystery of Sarah Ware, a young woman whose 1898 murder remains officially unsolved. As they trace the clues, uncover long-buried secrets, and investigate the strange fate of her earthly remains, they discover why many believe Sarah's ghost is still searching for the justice she never received. The Headless Ghost of Sarah Ware - A New England Legends Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Episode 454, Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger hunt the woods of St. Albans, Vermont, searching for the site where Lawrence Brainerd shot and killed a legendary wolf that was terrorizing the region back in 1839. Today a monument stands in a remote section of the woods where the mighty beast fell.  See more here: https://ournewenglandlegends.com/podcast-454-hunting-a-dire-wolf-in-vermont/  Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends  Buy Jeff Belanger's new book Wicked Strange New England on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4lMkM3G  Check out Jeff's new underground publication Shadow Zine! https://shadowzine.com  Listen to Ray's Local Raydio! https://localraydio.com/ 

Welcome to New England Legends From the Vault – FtV Episode 176 –  Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger celebrate Independence Day in Sharon, Massachusetts, exploring the story of a Revolutionary War hero who never achieved a fancy rank, but he made all the difference. His is a story not heard enough. It's an historical tale about a man who has risen to legend status because he didn't follow the rules, and that may have helped with the war. This episode first aired July 4, 2019 Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends  Buy Jeff Belanger's new book Wicked Strange New England on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4lMkM3G  Check out Jeff's new underground publication Shadow Zine! https://shadowzine.com/  Listen to Ray's Local Raydio! https://localraydio.com/ 

A simple drive to the movies becomes an unforgettable journey through time. Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger travel to Hinsdale, New Hampshire, before winding their way back to 1948 to uncover the remarkable true story that made an impossible trip between Hinsdale and Northfield, Massachusetts, a legendary piece of New England folklore. Discover the history, mystery, and enduring legend on this episode. The Hinsdale Time Slip - A New England Legends Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Episode 452, Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger head to Rose Island off the coast of Newport, Rhode Island, to examine the dark history of an island that served as a military fort, quarantine hospital for the sick and dying, a haunted lighthouse, and the site of maritime disasters. Every bit of this 18-acre island is haunted.  See more here: https://ournewenglandlegends.com/podcast-453-the-haunting-of-rose-island/  Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends  Buy Jeff Belanger's new book Wicked Strange New England on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4lMkM3G  Check out Jeff's new underground publication Shadow Zine! https://shadowzine.com  Listen to Ray's Local Raydio! https://localraydio.com/ 

One family's terrifying night would become one of the most investigated alien abduction cases in history. Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger travel to Ashburnham, Massachusetts, to stand at the very spot where Betty Andreasson claimed extraterrestrial beings entered her home on a frigid January night in 1967. The Andreasson UAP Abduction - A New England Legends Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to New England Legends From the Vault – FtV Episode 175 –  Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger spend Thanksgiving in a Whitman, Massachusetts, parking lot located between a fast food restaurant and a chain drug store in search of the sacred birthplace of the one of America's most beloved holiday baked goods: the Toll House Chocolate Chip cookie. In 1938, Ruth Wakefield's kitchen concoction turned from a happy accident into a nation-wide phenomenon. We'll find out how! This episode first aired November 26, 2020 Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends  Buy Jeff Belanger's new book Wicked Strange New England on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4lMkM3G  Check out Jeff's new underground publication Shadow Zine! https://shadowzine.com/  Listen to Ray's Local Raydio! https://localraydio.com/ 

In Episode 452, Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger explore the coast of Blue Hill, Maine, searching for the Old Stone House that was once the setting for a profound haunting. In 1906, the details of the chilling encounters first made the paper. The building has had a haunted reputation for over 150 years.  See more here: https://ournewenglandlegends.com/podcast-452-the-restless-ghost-of-the-stone-house-tavern/  Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends  Buy Jeff Belanger's new book Wicked Strange New England on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4lMkM3G  Check out Jeff's new underground publication Shadow Zine! https://shadowzine.com  Listen to Ray's Local Raydio! https://localraydio.com/ 

Welcome to New England Legends From the Vault – FtV Episode 174 –  Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger stroll down Charles Street in Newburyport, Massachusetts, searching for a haunted schoolhouse. Back in 1870, the schoolhouse ghosts kept this building in the newspapers for years to come, drawing in the curious and the skeptical. Much was published on the details of this on-going haunting that rattled the students and the poor teacher. This episode first aired February 4, 2021 Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends  Buy Jeff Belanger's new book Wicked Strange New England on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4lMkM3G  Check out Jeff's new underground publication Shadow Zine! https://shadowzine.com/  Listen to Ray's Local Raydio! https://localraydio.com/ 

Long before Columbus sailed, someone may have left their mark deep in the Connecticut wilderness. Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger investigate the baffling stone ruins of Gungywamp, where ancient chambers, strange carvings, and unexplained structures have fueled centuries of speculation about who was here first—and what secrets they left behind. Secrets of Gungywamp - A New England Legends Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Episode 451, Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger take a cemetery safari in Washington, New Hampshire, looking for the unique grave of Captain Samuel Jones—a man who, back in 1804, had a leg up (or maybe down) on all of us. Things get weird.  See more here: https://ournewenglandlegends.com/podcast-451-captain-joness-grave-has-a-leg-up/  Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends  Buy Jeff Belanger's new book Wicked Strange New England on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4lMkM3G  Check out Jeff's new underground publication Shadow Zine! https://shadowzine.com  Listen to Ray's Local Raydio! https://localraydio.com/ 

Welcome to New England Legends From the Vault – FtV Episode 173 –  Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger stroll downtown Willimantic, and nearby Windham, Connecticut, is search of a French and Indian War battle site that left thousands dead in July of 1758. The region has never forgotten, nor will it ever forgive those responsible for the slaughter. There are monuments to the battle, an opera written about it, and since September of 2000, a Willimantic bridge even tips its hat to those responsible lest we ever forget. This episode first aired August 29, 2019 Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends  Buy Jeff Belanger's new book Wicked Strange New England on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4lMkM3G  Check out Jeff's new underground publication Shadow Zine! https://shadowzine.com/  Listen to Ray's Local Raydio! https://localraydio.com/ 

A 100-foot-long serpent has been terrifying witnesses along the Connecticut River for centuries. From colonial-era encounters and generations of eyewitness reports to the astonishing sighting that sparked a dramatic religious conversion, this legendary river monster has left an unforgettable mark on Vermont history. Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger travel to Westminster, Vermont, to investigate one of New England's oldest cryptid mysteries and the creature that refuses to disappear from local lore. Could the Connecticut River Monster still be lurking beneath the surface? The Serpent of Westminster - A New England Legends Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Episode 450, Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger head to the tip of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, to search the waters off the coast of Provincetown to search for a giant serpent. In 1886 a rash of sightings made the newspapers, but in 1939 a mysterious skeleton washed up on shore. This time the camera was ready. What could this giant skeleton belong to? See more here: https://ournewenglandlegends.com/podcast-450-the-giant-sea-serpent-of-provincetown/  Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends  Buy Jeff Belanger's new book Wicked Strange New England on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4lMkM3G  Check out Jeff's new underground publication Shadow Zine! https://shadowzine.com  Listen to Ray's Local Raydio! https://localraydio.com/ 

In Episode 449, Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger visit Veterans Memorial Park in Middletown, Connecticut, to pay their respects to a World War I Hero named Sgt. Stubby. Sgt. Stubby has a story like no other Sergeant in the history of the armed forces. He joined the 26th Yankee Division of the 102nd Infantry in New Haven, Connecticut, back in 1917. He saw battle, fought heroically, and made it home so we could hear about his tail.  See more here: https://ournewenglandlegends.com/podcast-449-honoring-sgt-stubby/  Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends  Buy Jeff Belanger's new book Wicked Strange New England on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4lMkM3G  Check out Jeff's new underground publication Shadow Zine! https://shadowzine.com  Listen to Ray's Local Raydio! https://localraydio.com/ 

Guest host Ryan Wrecker and author Jeff Belanger discuss the enduring legends and lore of New England.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to New England Legends From the Vault – FtV Episode 171 –  Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger head to woods overlooking Brattleboro, Vermont, in search of the haunted Brattleboro Retreat Tower. Built in 1887, and towering 65 feet over the hills above town, the tower is said to be home to suicides from the nearby asylum, and now it's haunted. This episode first aired July 2, 2020 Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends  Buy Jeff Belanger's new book Wicked Strange New England on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4lMkM3G  Check out Jeff's new underground publication Shadow Zine! https://shadowzine.com/  Listen to Ray's Local Raydio! https://localraydio.com/ 

Most people struck by lightning consider themselves lucky to survive. Edwin Robinson may have been lucky enough to rewrite the rules. This week on A New England Legends Podcast, Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger travel to Falmouth, Maine, to investigate the astonishing true story of a man struck by lightning in 1980 whose life took an extraordinary turn afterward. Fact, folklore, and a twist so incredible it sounds impossible collide in one of Maine's most remarkable legends. When Lightening Strikes - A New England Legends Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Episode 448, Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger explore a neighborhood in Montpelier, Vermont, searching for the former home of Dr. Lucy Cooke, better known as "Sleeping Lucy" the Clairvoyant Physician. Back in the 1860s, Lucy would place herself in a trance-like state, examine the insides of her patients, then recommend medicine based on her discoveries. Was she just a faith-healer, or the real deal? See more here: https://ournewenglandlegends.com/podcast-448-sleeping-lucy-the-clairvoyant-physician/  Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends  Buy Jeff Belanger's new book Wicked Strange New England on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4lMkM3G  Check out Jeff's new underground publication Shadow Zine! https://shadowzine.com  Listen to Ray's Local Raydio! https://localraydio.com/ 

Welcome to New England Legends From the Vault – FtV Episode 169 –  Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger drive up to Franconia, New Hampshire, in search of the ghost of an Old Man who they say cursed a quarter. This Old Man was last seen in 2003, and since then his ghost is said to still lurk in the White Mountains. This is no ordinary Old Man. This Old Man helped give the Granite State an identity. Live Free or Die! This episode first aired May 23, 2019 Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends  Buy Jeff Belanger's new book Wicked Strange New England on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4lMkM3G  Check out Jeff's new underground publication Shadow Zine! https://shadowzine.com/  Listen to Ray's Local Raydio! https://localraydio.com/ 

Deep in the abandoned ruins of Livermore, nature has swallowed a town devastated by fire, disease, and disaster — but some say its darkest stories never died. On this episode of New England Legends Podcast, Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger venture into the eerie remains of this forgotten White Mountains logging village, where crumbling foundations, ghostly legends, and unexplained encounters still linger in the shadows. The Haunting of Livermore – A New England Legends Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Episode 447, Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger head to the Federal Hill section of Providence, Rhode Island, to witness the Macaroni Riots. Back in 1914 a series of riots took place when the price of macaroni and other foods skyrocketed due to an economic downturn and the outbreak of World War I. Though the name of the riots is funny, the violent riots were not. This story feels like it could be ripped out of today's headlines. See more here: https://ournewenglandlegends.com/podcast-447-the-macaroni-riots/  Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends  Buy Jeff Belanger's new book Wicked Strange New England on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4lMkM3G  Check out Jeff's new underground publication Shadow Zine! https://shadowzine.com/  Listen to Ray's Local Raydio! https://localraydio.com/ 

Welcome to New England Legends From the Vault – FtV Episode 169 –  Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger take a drive up to Haunted House Curve in Hampton, New Hampshire. The stretch of road along Route 1 next to the General Moulton House has the ominous moniker not only because of the many car accidents reported there, but because the nearby house is said to be haunted. It's also the place where they say General Moulton made a deal with the devil. Check your mirrors and your breaks if you drive by! This episode first aired January 9, 2020 Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends 

America's first armed bank robbery turned a quiet Malden bank into the center of a shocking unsolved murder case. This week, Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger investigate the 1863 killing of young clerk Frank Converse, the stolen fortune, lingering questions surrounding the crime, and why some believe the old bank building still carries the weight of that deadly day. Blood Money at Malden Bank – A New England Legends Podcast  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Episode 445, Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger explore Bucksport, Maine, searching for the ghost of Sarah Ware. Ware was murdered in 1898, yet her killer was never punished. We break down the crime, look at who may have done it, and explore the unusual circumstances surrounding her mortal remains. It's no wonder why she still haunts Bucksport.  See more here: https://ournewenglandlegends.com/podcast-446-the-headless-ghost-of-sarah-ware/  Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends  Buy Jeff Belanger's new book Wicked Strange New England on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4lMkM3G  Check out Jeff's new underground publication Shadow Zine! https://shadowzine.com/  Listen to Ray's Local Raydio! https://localraydio.com/ 

Welcome to New England Legends From the Vault – FtV Episode 168 –  Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger travel to the banks of the White River in Hartford, Vermont, searching for ghostly legends that dates back to 1887, when the Montreal Express train jumped the track just before bridge. The event led to a horrific loss of life, it changed the way the rail system operates, and left a stain on this region that can never be washed away. This episode first aired January 28, 2021 Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends 

In Episode 445, Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger drive up to Hinsdale, New Hampshire, to watch a movie in Northfield, Massachusetts. How will they cross time and space to pull this off? They'll first have to travel back to the year 1948 to see how it all came together. See more here: https://ournewenglandlegends.com/podcast-445-drive-in-movie-madness/  Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends  Buy Jeff Belanger's new book Wicked Strange New England on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4lMkM3G  Check out Jeff's new underground publication Shadow Zine! https://shadowzine.com/  Listen to Ray's Local Raydio! https://localraydio.com/