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Welcome to New England Legends From the Vault – FtV Episode 138 – Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger search downtown Fitchburg, Massachusetts, for Rollstone Boulder; a 110-ton rock moved into a traffic island back in the late 1920s. This boulder was once perched on top of a hill overlooking town, but when stone quarries moved in, local and state politicians made a legendary effort to save this local landmark. But now that it's been in the center of town for almost a century… no one cares. This episode first aired January 20, 2022 Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends
Hidden deep in the woods of New Haven, Connecticut lies Judges Cave, where two fugitives from the King of England once hid. In 1661, William Goffe and Edward Whalley—judges who signed the death warrant of King Charles I—fled across the Atlantic and took refuge inside these rocky chambers as King Charles II demanded their capture. Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger hike Regicide Trail to uncover the history, mystery, and legends that linger at this infamous cave. The Twisted Trail to Judges Cave - A New England Legends Podcast Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends For more episodes join us here each Monday or visit their website to catch up on the hundreds of tales that legends are made of. https://ournewenglandlegends.com/category/podcasts/ Follow Jeff Belanger here: https://jeffbelanger.com/ PLEASE SUPPORT THE ADVERTISERS THAT SUPPORT THIS SHOW Happiness Experiment - https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o2?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael Factor Meals - Get 50% off your first order & Free Shipping at www.FactorMeals.com/p6050off & use code: P6050off at checkout Mint Mobile - To get your new wireless plan for just $15 a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to www.MintMobile.com/P60 Shadow Zine - https://shadowzine.com/ Love & Lotus Tarot - http://lovelotustarot.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In Episode 419 Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger travel to Portland, Maine, to search for John L. Aitchison, the man, they say, who only spoke twice. Back in 1864, something happened to 44-year-old Aitchison that made him quit every part of life. For the rest of his days he didn't work, didn't venture outside, and spoke only twice. See more here: https://ournewenglandlegends.com/podcast-419-the-man-who-only-spoke-twice/ 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 137 – Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger search for the lost village of North Pepperell, Massachusetts. Once a bustling center of commerce back in the early 1800s, all that's left today are a few cellar holes and former foundations sinking into the woods. The reason the village disappeared is because of a witch's curse placed on the town after the locals drove out a peculiar old woman by branding her face. This episode first aired June 10, 2021 Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends
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 #HauntedHistory Love 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? This is Part Two of our conversation. #TheExorcist #RolandDoe #TrueExorcism #Demonic #Exorcism #ParanormalPodcast #RealHauntings #DemonicPossession #TheGraveTalks #ExorcismStory #TrueHorror #RealLifeExorcist #HauntedHistory Love 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 418 Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger row out on Dublin Lake in Dublin, New Hampshire, to search for a strange lake monster and possible UFO crash site that only dates back to the early 1980s. The stories have made the news and books over the years, but how did it all begin? See more here: https://ournewenglandlegends.com/podcast-418-the-dublin-lake-monster/ 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 stories just never let go — they linger like whispers in the wind or shadows cast by campfires. This episode, I'm joined by Jeff Belanger to talk about his newest book, Wicked Strange, (with photography by Frank Grace). Wicked Strange shares the ghostly lore and mysterious legends that are part of New England's history — tales of haunted hotels, mysterious cemeteries, and the places where folklore and fact blur together. Whether you love an eerie ghost story, a touch of folklore, or just want a beautifully photographed book to get lost in, Wicked Strange has it all. Join us as we dig into why strange tales endure — and what they reveal about the people who tell them. Jeff Belanger is an author, podcaster, storyteller, adventurer, and explorer of the unexplained. You may remember chatting with Jeff back in episode 86 about Krampus and other Yuletide beings of Christmas time with his book The Fright Before Christmas. You can also watch the New England Legends PBS series on PBS rebroadcasts or Amazon Prime. The New England Legends podcast is available on podcast apps and Spotify. Have a look at Jeff's website for the Haunted New England Calendar, appearance schedule, and more at: Jeff Belanger.com Wicked Strange is published by Weiser Books and available from their website, local bookstores, and online book sellers. See my write up about the book on Substack and please subscribe for future notifications. # # # Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr Subscribe to Substack: https://giftsofthewyrd.substack.com/ Instagram: @wyrdgifts1 Facebook: @GiftsoftheWyrd Email: giftsofthwyrd@gmail.com Order The Christmas Oracle Deck created by me and artist Vinnora at https://feniksshop.etsy.com follow FB/IG: @thechristmasoracle This product was sent to me by the publisher. I have not been compensated for this interview or review, and my opinions are my own. Music. Royalty free music from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com Intro: Dancing Skeletons. Outro: Ghost Stories. Gifts of the Wyrd Logo Created by Xan Folmer. Logo based on the Vanic boar created by Vanatru Priestess Ember of the Vanic Conspiracy. Studio recordings using Zencastr and Audacity.
In 1907, the town of Millinocket, Maine, erupted in a literal ghost hunt. After rumors spread of a haunted house on Central Street, terrified locals grabbed their guns and opened fire on shadows in the night. Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger uncover the bizarre story that made headlines and sparked a paranormal frenzy more than a century ago. The Great Ghost Hunt of 1907 – A New England Legends Podcast Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends For more episodes join us here each Monday or visit their website to catch up on the hundreds of tales that legends are made of. https://ournewenglandlegends.com/category/podcasts/ Follow Jeff Belanger here: https://jeffbelanger.com/ PLEASE SUPPORT THE ADVERTISERS THAT SUPPORT THIS SHOW Happiness Experiment - https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o2?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael Factor Meals - Get 50% off your first order & Free Shipping at www.FactorMeals.com/p6050off & use code: P6050off at checkout Mint Mobile - To get your new wireless plan for just $15 a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to www.MintMobile.com/P60 Shadow Zine - https://shadowzine.com/ Love & Lotus Tarot - http://lovelotustarot.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In Episode 417 Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger explore the ghost towns in and around the Quabbin Reservoir in central Massachusetts. In the 1930s, the towns of Dana, Enfield, Greenwich, and Prescott, Massachusetts with a combined population of about 2,500 people had to disincorporate in order for the Swift River Valley to flood and form the reservoir needed for Boston's drinking water. What was left behind were scars, haunts, mysteries, and maybe a dirty secret many would rather not know about. See more here: https://ournewenglandlegends.com/podcast-417-the-ghost-towns-of-the-quabbin/ 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 134 – Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger head to Peck's Hollow in Franklin, Connecticut, in search of Micah Rood's former farm and a cursed apple tree that dates back to an alleged murder from the early 1700s. For many decades, folks in eastern Connecticut had to wonder when they bit into a Mike apple if those red specs were just pigmentation, or drops of blood from a murdered French peddler. This episode first aired January 14, 2021 Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends
Darkness Radio Presents: Wicked Strange: Your Guide to Ghosts, Monsters. Oddities, & Urban Legends from New England with Researcher/Podcast Host/ Author, Jeff Belanger! Wicked Strange is a journey and a celebration of all the things that make New England like no other place on earth. In a time when so much of the world is becoming homogenized—as big-box stores and chain restaurants move in and so many communities lose their identity—we still have these legends. They belong to specific towns and streets. These are stories locals will share with you . . . if they trust you. This travel guide takes readers on a journey to the strange and frequently unseen world that is often right under their noses. Covering numerous haunted places, environs where mysterious creatures have been spotted, areas where unusual events have happened, eccentric locals, and roadside oddities to explore, noted expert of the strange Jeff Belanger is your guide to all that's local and strange. Haunted locations from all over New England are covered New England is full of monsters and devils that lurk in the woods, lakes, and seas. Explored are some of the best known and most obscure, including Lake Champlain's Champ; the Cumberland Vampire of Rhode Island; Gloucester's Sea Serpent; the Black Dog of West Peak in Meriden, Connecticut; and the Flying Moose of Maine. Also covered are unusual events, such as UFO sightings (Connecticut's UFO crash at Bantam Lake / Betty and Barney Hill's UFO experience), and roadside oddities, such as the World's Tallest Filing Cabinet (Burlington, VT), Boston's Big Steaming Tea Kettle, and the literal Fork in the Road of Westport, MA. Wicked Strange takes you off the beaten path, revealing a hidden world right under your nose. Jeff joins Darkness Radio today to tell us a few of the terrific tales that lie behind the six states of New England! Jeff also recalls how he met he co-creator, Frank Grace and what makes their collaboration on this and other projects in the New England Legends series so special throughout the years! Get your copy of "Wicked Strange..." here: https://bit.ly/42VHvTy You heard Jeff talk about his life-changing climb of Mount Kilimanjaro, now get the book detailing his journey here: https://bit.ly/3R2o1r8 Get your hands on the Shadow Zine that Jeff was talking about on the show here: https://jeffbelanger.com/shadow-zine/ Find out where Jeff will be near you, and learn more about him here: https://jeffbelanger.com/ #paranormal #supernatural #metaphysical #paranormalpodcasts #darknessradio #timdennis #jeffbelanger #ghostadventures #newenglandlegends #wickedstrange #yourguidetoghostsmonstersodditiesandurbanlegendsfromnewengland #loversleap #newenglandsfirstufo #hauntedlake #chickenfarmeristillloveyou #taphephobia #bonesoup #benandjerry #newenglandhauntings #werewolves #ghosts #spirits #hauntings #hauntedhouses #ghoststories #monsterstories #demons #angels #guardianangels #twilightzonendings #neardeatheexperience
In Episode 416 Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger explore Coates Island and the surrounding bay on Lake Champlain in Colchester, Vermont, searching for the lost treasure of the alleged pirate Pierre Mallett. In the 1760s, a strange man arrived at this bay and lived as a recluse the rest of his days. Many years after his death, a letter arrived from France opening a mystery of potentially millions in lost treasure still out there. See more here: https://ournewenglandlegends.com/podcast-416-pirate-pierre-malletts-millions/ 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/
Darkness Radio Presents: Wicked Strange: Your Guide to Ghosts, Monsters. Oddities, & Urban Legends from New England with Researcher/Podcast Host/ Author, Jeff Belanger! Wicked Strange is a journey and a celebration of all the things that make New England like no other place on earth. In a time when so much of the world is becoming homogenized—as big-box stores and chain restaurants move in and so many communities lose their identity—we still have these legends. They belong to specific towns and streets. These are stories locals will share with you . . . if they trust you. This travel guide takes readers on a journey to the strange and frequently unseen world that is often right under their noses. Covering numerous haunted places, environs where mysterious creatures have been spotted, areas where unusual events have happened, eccentric locals, and roadside oddities to explore, noted expert of the strange Jeff Belanger is your guide to all that's local and strange. Haunted locations from all over New England are covered New England is full of monsters and devils that lurk in the woods, lakes, and seas. Explored are some of the best known and most obscure, including Lake Champlain's Champ; the Cumberland Vampire of Rhode Island; Gloucester's Sea Serpent; the Black Dog of West Peak in Meriden, Connecticut; and the Flying Moose of Maine. Also covered are unusual events, such as UFO sightings (Connecticut's UFO crash at Bantam Lake / Betty and Barney Hill's UFO experience), and roadside oddities, such as the World's Tallest Filing Cabinet (Burlington, VT), Boston's Big Steaming Tea Kettle, and the literal Fork in the Road of Westport, MA. Wicked Strange takes you off the beaten path, revealing a hidden world right under your nose. Jeff joins Darkness Radio today to tell us a few of the terrific tales that lie behind the six states of New England! Jeff also recalls how he met he co-creator, Frank Grace and what makes their collaboration on this and other projects in the New England Legends series so special throughout the years! Get your copy of "Wicked Strange..." here: https://bit.ly/42VHvTy You heard Jeff talk about his life-changing climb of Mount Kilimanjaro, now get the book detailing his journey here: https://bit.ly/3R2o1r8 Get your hands on the Shadow Zine that Jeff was talking about on the show here: https://jeffbelanger.com/shadow-zine/ Find out where Jeff will be near you, and learn more about him here: https://jeffbelanger.com/ #paranormal #supernatural #metaphysical #paranormalpodcasts #darknessradio #timdennis #jeffbelanger #ghostadventures #newenglandlegends #wickedstrange #yourguidetoghostsmonstersodditiesandurbanlegendsfromnewengland #loversleap #newenglandsfirstufo #hauntedlake #chickenfarmeristillloveyou #taphephobia #bonesoup #benandjerry #newenglandhauntings #werewolves #ghosts #spirits #hauntings #hauntedhouses #ghoststories #monsterstories #demons #angels #guardianangels #twilightzonendings #neardeatheexperience
In Episode 415 Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger explore Sand Hill Cemetery in South Canaan, Connecticut, searching for the grave of Miles Blodgett. His grave was ground zero for a horrific event that took place in 1878 when the man later dubbed the South Canaan Maniac approached the grave with a shovel and the intent of resurrecting the dead boy below. See more here: https://ournewenglandlegends.com/podcast-415-the-south-canaan-maniac/ 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 133 – Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger explore the woods around the old monastery in Cumberland, Rhode Island, in search of nine ghosts said to haunt this forest. Back in March of 1676 during the King Philip's War, something horrific happened on these grounds, and though that may be the beginning of the haunt, it's not the end of the story. More than a century later something happened that made a bad place worse. We're on the trail of ghostly apparitions and disembodied screams at Nine Men's Misery. This episode first aired October 18, 2018 Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends
In Episode 414 Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger examine a murder scene 199 years after-the-fact. This murder rocked the small town of Chepachet, Rhode Island, to the point where they placed a plaque commemorating the gruesome event that took place on May 26, 1826. Each year the town marks the anniversary in a BIG way. See more here: https://ournewenglandlegends.com/podcast-414-the-murder-of-little-betty/ 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 132 – Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger stroll down Tucker Hollow Road in Foster, Rhode Island, in search of the ghost of Aunt Lonnie – a hermit of a woman who placed a curse on her house. Her wish upon her death was that her home be dismantled so no one else could ever live there. Today she still haunts the old dirt road. This episode first aired October 15, 2020 Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends
Hidden deep in the woods of East Granby, Connecticut, legend whispers of a pirate's fortune worth over $300 million today. In the 1660s, Captain David Marteen sailed his ship up the Connecticut River, stashed his treasure, and vanished without a trace. Some say his gold still lies buried along Salmon Brook—guarded by the ghostly figure of the captain himself. Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger follow the map of history into shadowy forests where folklore, mystery, and the lure of pirate riches collide. Could the treasure still be waiting to be unearthed… and are you brave enough to face the spirit that protects it? The Lost Pirate Treasure of Salmon Brook - A New England Legends Podcast Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends For more episodes join us here each Monday or visit their website to catch up on the hundreds of tales that legends are made of. https://ournewenglandlegends.com/category/podcasts/ Follow Jeff Belanger here: https://jeffbelanger.com/ PLEASE SUPPORT THE ADVERTISERS THAT SUPPORT THIS SHOW Happiness Experiment - https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o2?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael Factor Meals - Get 50% off your first order & Free Shipping at www.FactorMeals.com/p6050off & use code: P6050off at checkout Mint Mobile - To get your new wireless plan for just $15 a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to www.MintMobile.com/P60 Shadow Zine - https://shadowzine.com/ Love & Lotus Tarot - http://lovelotustarot.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In Episode 413 Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger explore the woods of Great Chebeague Island in Casco Bay, Maine, searching for an old cellar hole that's said to be haunted by the ghost of a slain pirate who still guards hidden pirate treasure. Multiple witnesses over generations reported strange happening in and around this spot. See more here: https://ournewenglandlegends.com/podcast-413-the-haunted-cellar-of-great-chebeague-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/
Mon. Sept. 8th/25 Join Me Tonight LIVE @6:10pm-8pm EST, as I welcome Jeff Belanger. Jeff Belanger is an author, podcaster, storyteller, adventurer, and explorer of the unexplained. He's written more than a dozen books that have been published in six languages, he's the Emmy-nominated host, writer, and producer of the New England Legends series on PBS and Amazon Prime, he provides programs and lectures to audiences all over the world, and he's been the writer and researcher for every episode of Ghost Adventures on the Discovery Network since the show started in 2008. Jeff has made media appearances on hundreds of radio and television programs over his 25-year career, and he has a passion for mysteries and legends. His new book is: Wicked Strange: Your Guide to Ghosts, Monsters, Oddities, and Urban Legends from New England. You can reach Jeff Belanger here: https://jeffbelanger.com/
Welcome to New England Legends From the Vault – FtV Episode 131 – Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger head back to 1930 to Bank Street in New Milford, Connecticut, to explore the legend of a haunted stove. For two weeks, the strange phenomenon of the talking stove behind a Bank Street restaurant drew in thousands of witnesses and made international news. Where were those ghostly voices coming from? This episode first aired October 8, 2020 Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends
Off the rocky coast of Maine lies Great Wass Island, a place where tragedy and legend meet. In this episode of New England Legends, Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger chase the eerie tale of a phantom dog said to roam the shoreline. Born of a shipwreck in the mid-1800s, this ghostly hound barks and howls at passing ships, warning them of the same fate that claimed its crew. But Great Wass has seen many wrecks—before and after this dog's haunting began. Is the spectral canine a restless survivor… or a guardian spirit of the sea? The Ghost Dog of Great Wass Island – A New England Legends Podcast Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends For more episodes join us here each Monday or visit their website to catch up on the hundreds of tales that legends are made of. https://ournewenglandlegends.com/category/podcasts/ Follow Jeff Belanger here: https://jeffbelanger.com/ PLEASE SUPPORT THE ADVERTISERS THAT SUPPORT THIS SHOW Happiness Experiment - https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o2?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael Factor Meals - Get 50% off your first order & Free Shipping at www.FactorMeals.com/p6050off & use code: P6050off at checkout Mint Mobile - To get your new wireless plan for just $15 a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to www.MintMobile.com/P60 Shadow Zine - https://shadowzine.com/ Love & Lotus Tarot - http://lovelotustarot.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join host Tony Sweet as he sits down with author, explorer, and paranormal storyteller Jeff Belanger to dive into his latest book, Wicked Strange: Your Guide to Ghosts, Monsters, Oddities, and Urban Legends from New England. From haunted lighthouses to mysterious creatures lurking in the woods, Jeff takes us on a journey through the strange, quirky, and spine-chilling legends that make New England unlike anywhere else. This episode is packed with folklore, history, and tales that locals whisper about—but only if they trust you.
In Episode 412 Ray Auger sits down to chat with Jeff Belanger and photographer Frank Grace about their brand-new book, Wicked Strange: Your Guide to Ghosts, Monsters, Oddities, and Urban Legends from New England. Filled with over 100 stories from the six New England states the book features Frank's full color photos and many of the stories you love from the New England Legends podcast. The book is out now wherever books and ebooks are sold! See more here: https://ournewenglandlegends.com/podcast-412-wicked-strange-new-england/ Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends Buy the book online: Amazon: https://amzn.to/4lMkM3G Books-a-Million: https://www.booksamillion.com/p/Wicked-Strange/Jeff-Belanger/9781637480212 Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/wicked-strange-jeff-belanger/1146905732?ean=9781637480212 Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/p/books/wicked-strange-your-guide-to-ghosts-monsters-oddities-and-urban-legends-from-new-england-jeff-belanger/22398233 Amazon Canada: https://a.co/d/2h6MmNk
Spooky season kicks off in style! Jim Harold welcomes back author, storyteller, and podcaster Jeff Belanger to celebrate the release of his brand-new book Wicked Strange: Your Guide to Ghosts, Monsters, Oddities, and Urban Legends from New England. Jeff shares why New England may be America's most haunted region, the importance of local legends, and how stories from cemeteries, roadside oddities, and even a legend of “satanic imps” have shaped the culture of the region. You'll also hear about his friendship with Ed & Lorraine Warren, the White Lady of Easton, and how his podcast New England Legends helped inspire the book. Along the way, Jim and Jeff swap eerie experiences about interviewing people just before they passed away, the role of storytelling in grappling with death and the unknown, and why legends matter more than ever in our information-overloaded world. This is a wide-ranging, thought-provoking, and spooky conversation. It's perfect for the start of Halloween season. You can find Jeff's book at Amazon: https://amzn.to/4g4uTyM -- This post contains Amazon affiliate links that benefit Jim Harold Media when you make a qualifying purchase. Thank you for your support! — – Join our Spooky Studio Plus Club for exclusive content and 20 years of show archives: https://jimharold.com/plus – Get Your Spooky Merch at our Mausoleum of Merch at https://jimharold.com/merch – Sign up for our FREE Virtual Campfire community: https://virtualcampfiregroup.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
George Noory and author Jeff Belanger explore urban legends, ghost stories and haunting tales from around New England, including a man killed by a lightning strike inside a church, a grave with a window for a man terrified of being buried alive, an ancient Egyptian prince buried in Vermont, and the infamous Lizzie Borden axe murders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to New England Legends From the Vault – FtV Episode 130 – Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger walk the beaches of Wellfleet on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, in search of the ghost of Goody Hallett. In 1717, the pirate ship Whydah sank in a rough storm off the coast of Wellfleet. Some say the ship was sunk as a result of a curse aimed toward the captain, Black Sam Bellamy, by the Witch Goody Hallett. This episode first aired March 26, 2020 Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends
Step into the world of America's first professional magician. In this episode of New England Legends, Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger travel to Potter Place in Andover, New Hampshire, where Richard Potter—the nation's earliest celebrity illusionist—took his final bow in 1835. Potter wasn't just a master of sleight of hand; he was a trailblazer. A Black man who defied the odds, he toured the north and south, sold out theaters, and earned a fortune at a time when such success was nearly unthinkable. But the real mystery? He's not buried where you'd expect. Join us as we uncover the strange twist behind Potter's final resting place… and why his last illusion may be the most enduring of all. Richard Potter's Final Bow – A New England Legends Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends For more episodes join us here each Monday or visit their website to catch up on the hundreds of tales that legends are made of. https://ournewenglandlegends.com/category/podcasts/ Follow Jeff Belanger here: https://jeffbelanger.com/ PLEASE SUPPORT THE ADVERTISERS THAT SUPPORT THIS SHOW Happiness Experiment - https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o2?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael Factor Meals - Get 50% off your first order & Free Shipping at www.FactorMeals.com/p6050off & use code: P6050off at checkout Mint Mobile - To get your new wireless plan for just $15 a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to www.MintMobile.com/P60 Shadow Zine - https://shadowzine.com/ Love & Lotus Tarot - http://lovelotustarot.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In Episode 411 Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger travel to Goffstown, New Hampshire, to witness the Giant Pumpkin Regatta boat race on the Piscataquog River. Now in its 25th year, this hilarious fall festival has become legendary. We travel back in time to witness the beginning. See more here: https://ournewenglandlegends.com/podcast-411-the-giant-pumpkin-regatta/ Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends Check out Jeff's new underground publication Shadow Zine! https://shadowzine.com/ Listen to Ray's Local Raydio! https://localraydio.com/ Pre-order the new book by Jeff Belanger and photographer Frank Grace: Wicked Strange: Your Guide to Ghosts, Monsters, Oddities, and Urban Legends from New England - https://amzn.to/3IReeCt
Welcome to New England Legends From the Vault – FtV Episode 129 – Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger stroll up to Hearthside House in Lincoln, Rhode Island. Though many call this 1814 mansion the “house that love built,” it also has another nickname: Heartbreak House. After winning the lottery in 1810, Quaker Stephen Smith built this mansion for a girl he loved. The only problem? She didn't want to live here. This episode first aired March 19, 2020 Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends
In Episode 410 Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger explore the hills above the Quequechan in Fall River, Massachusetts, searching for a location that was once home to a dilapidated hut and a witchy woman who frightened the region's mill workers in the mid-19th century. From strange lights and sounds emanating from the shack, to an old crone who threatened those who wanted to do her harm, this legend is creepy. See more here: https://ournewenglandlegends.com/podcast-410-the-old-crone-of-the-quequechan/ Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends Check out Jeff's new underground publication Shadow Zine! https://shadowzine.com/ Listen to Ray's Local Raydio! https://localraydio.com/ Pre-order the new book by Jeff Belanger and photographer Frank Grace: Wicked Strange: Your Guide to Ghosts, Monsters, Oddities, and Urban Legends from New England - https://amzn.to/3IReeCt
Welcome to New England Legends From the Vault – FtV Episode 128 – Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger face a brutal winter snow storm in Peacham, Vermont, in search of a story from March of 1869 when a blizzard took the lives of three wayward travelers: Esther Emmons, her daughter Mary David, and her grandson Willie. Three travelers whose lives could have been spared if a stranger would have offered some shelter. The lack of human decency in an emergency has haunted the small town of Peacham ever since. This episode first aired February 27, 2020 Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends
In Episode 409 Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger explore the ruins of Ricker Basin, a Waterbury, Vermont, ghost town that survived just over a century before a massive 1927 storm ravaged the region, killing over 50 people and leaving behind a village that was no longer viable. Today the cellar holes, cemetery, and a dilapidated structure is all that stands as a testament that someone was once here. See more here: https://ournewenglandlegends.com/podcast-409-the-ghost-town-of-ricker-basin/ Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends Check out Jeff's new underground publication Shadow Zine! https://shadowzine.com/ Listen to Ray's Local Raydio! https://localraydio.com/ Pre-order the new book by Jeff Belanger and photographer Frank Grace: Wicked Strange: Your Guide to Ghosts, Monsters, Oddities, and Urban Legends from New England - https://amzn.to/3IReeCt
Welcome to New England Legends From the Vault – FtV Episode 126 – Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger row out to Great Island on Spot Pond in Stoneham, Massachusetts, in search of a headstone that reads three words: Where Shute Fell. We know it's been here since at least 1884, but who was Shute? What does the stone mean? The theories are wild, but not as crazy as the truth! This episode first aired February 13, 2020 Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends
In Episode 408 Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger hike up Regicide Trail to Judges Cave in the woods of New Haven, Connecticut. Back in 1661, two judges on the lam from the King of England, hid inside these small caves. William Goffe and his father-in-law Edward Whalley were found guilty of signing the death warrant of King Charles I. King Charles II took that personally. Today the cave is a unique landmark. See more here: https://ournewenglandlegends.com/podcast-408-climbing-regicide-trail-to-judges-cave/ Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends Check out Jeff's new underground publication Shadow Zine! https://shadowzine.com/ Listen to Ray's Local Raydio! https://localraydio.com/ Pre-order the new book by Jeff Belanger and photographer Frank Grace: Wicked Strange: Your Guide to Ghosts, Monsters, Oddities, and Urban Legends from New England - https://amzn.to/3IReeCt
Welcome to New England Legends From the Vault – FtV Episode 126 – Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger go back to school when they search for the Round Schoolhouse in Brookline, Vermont. The school building was designed in 1821 by Dr. John Wilson who wanted the building round so he could look out the windows in all directions in case someone comes looking for him… because Dr. Wilson is a man with secrets. Dark secrets that he took almost to his grave. This episode first aired December 2, 2021
In Episode 407 Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger travel to Newport, Rhode Island, to meet artist Michele Felice Cornè, the man who introduced the tomato to the diets of Newport in the early 1800s. Before Cornè, everyone knew the tomato was poisonous… right?! His former home still stands in town. We explore the story! See more here: https://ournewenglandlegends.com/podcast-407-all-tomatoes-are-poisonous-in-rhode-island/ Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends Check out Jeff's new underground publication Shadow Zine! https://shadowzine.com/ Listen to Ray's Local Raydio! https://localraydio.com/ Pre-order the new book by Jeff Belanger and photographer Frank Grace: Wicked Strange: Your Guide to Ghosts, Monsters, Oddities, and Urban Legends from New England - https://amzn.to/3IReeCt
Welcome to New England Legends From the Vault – FtV Episode 125 – Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger explore the haunting of Highgate Manor in Highgate, Vermont. Once the home of Dr. Henry Baxter, some believe the doctor performed strange experiments on his children sending them to an early grave. Later, the house was turned into an inn where notorious mobster Al Capone once stayed. Today the stately home sits empty, save for the ghosts and legends still lurking inside. This episode first aired September 2, 2021 Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends
In Episode 406 Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger investigate an old Central Street house in Millinocket, Maine, which was the seen of a literal ghost hunt back in 1907, complete with locals allegedly shooting up the room while searching for ghosts. What followed made the newspapers and started quite the paranormal buzz in town. See more here: https://ournewenglandlegends.com/podcast-406-shooting-up-a-millinocket-haunt/ Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends 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 124 – Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger explore the folk legend of Levi Beebe, the Weather Prophet of Beartown Mountain in Lee, Massachusetts, who predicted the devastating Blizzard of 1888 that claimed 400 lives in March of that year. How did he make this and his many other weather predictions? Listen to find out! This episode first aired January 25, 2018 Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends
In Episode 405 Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger head to Weare, New Hampshire, to witness the Pine Tree Riot of 1772. Though few have heard of it, this unique act of violent revolt in the woods of New Hampshire led to the Boston Tea Party and eventually the American Revolution. We explore how it all went down. See more here: https://ournewenglandlegends.com/podcast-405-the-pine-tree-riot/ Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends 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 123 – Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger hike the Appalachian Trail up to Mt. Moosilauke near Benton in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, in search of three hikers who went missing in a ravine long ago, and an immortal mad doctor who abducts the unsuspecting to perform ungodly experiments. This episode first aired May 27, 2021 Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends
In Episode 404 Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger explore the ruins of Ashintully, a former mansion in the Berkshire Mountains in the town of Tyringham, Massachusetts. Built in 1910, Ashintully was a massive home built by Robb Tytus, a wealthy archeologist and explorer who may have brought a curse back from his exploration of tombs and palaces in Egypt. A string of misfortune struck his family, and the home was said to be haunted. See more here: https://ournewenglandlegends.com/podcast-404-the-haunted-and-cursed-ruins-of-ashintully/ Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends 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! New England's quiet villages and rocky coastlines hide centuries-old secrets—some benign, others downright bone-chilling. In this episode, veteran storyteller and researcher Jeff Belanger guides us through the region's strangest folklore: a shadowy “Pukwudgie” said to nudge hikers off the cliffs of Fall River; a horned Yuletide beast that prowls snowy streets, sniffing out naughty children; the “Woman in White” who mourns among the crumbling headstones of a forgotten graveyard; and the spectral soldiers that still drill on a moonlit Lexington Green. Jeff explains how these tales took root in Puritan fears, Native lore, and Revolutionary-era trauma—and why they refuse to die. Along the way, hear field recordings of phantom footsteps, learn the best (or worst) nights to visit haunted bridges, and discover why folklore may hold more truth than we dare admit. Become a Premium Supporter of The Grave Talks Through Apple Podcasts or Patreon (http://www.patreon.com/thegravetalks) There, you will get: Access to every episode of our show, AD-FREE! Access to every episode of our show before everyone else! Other EXCLUSIVE supporter perks and more!
This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! New England's quiet villages and rocky coastlines hide centuries-old secrets—some benign, others downright bone-chilling. In this episode, veteran storyteller and researcher Jeff Belanger guides us through the region's strangest folklore: a shadowy “Pukwudgie” said to nudge hikers off the cliffs of Fall River; a horned Yuletide beast that prowls snowy streets, sniffing out naughty children; the “Woman in White” who mourns among the crumbling headstones of a forgotten graveyard; and the spectral soldiers that still drill on a moonlit Lexington Green. Jeff explains how these tales took root in Puritan fears, Native lore, and Revolutionary-era trauma—and why they refuse to die. Along the way, hear field recordings of phantom footsteps, learn the best (or worst) nights to visit haunted bridges, and discover why folklore may hold more truth than we dare admit. This is Part Two of our conversation. Become a Premium Supporter of The Grave Talks Through Apple Podcasts or Patreon (http://www.patreon.com/thegravetalks) There, you will get: Access to every episode of our show, AD-FREE! Access to every episode of our show before everyone else! Other EXCLUSIVE supporter perks and more!
In Episode 403 Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger boat out near Shelburne Point on Lake Champlain in South Burlington, Vermont, to search for an ancient creature the Abenaki people called Odziozo, who was said to have created the lake, nearby hills, and river. Champ isn't the only mysterious creature to dwell in this massive lake. The difference is there have been far more Odziozo sightings than Champ. See more here: https://ournewenglandlegends.com/podcast-403-odziozo-of-lake-champlain/ Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends 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 121 – Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger sail out from Freeport, Maine, in search of the ghost ship Dash, a merchant brig and privateer made famous during the War of 1812. In January of 1815, Dash sailed into a storm and into legend when she vanished. But that wasn't the last of her. They say for years to come the ghost ship Dash would sail into Casco Bay when some loved one from the lost crew was ready to pass on. This episode first aired November 12, 2020 Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends
In Episode 402 Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger explore the woods of East Granby, Connecticut, searching for the lost pirate treasure of Captain David Marteen. In the 1660s, Marteen sailed his ship up the Connecticut River, set up a small community, hid what would be over $300 million in treasure in today's money, then vanished. Is the gold still out there? We have an idea of where to dig. See more here: https://ournewenglandlegends.com/podcast-402-the-lost-pirate-treasure-of-salmon-brook/ Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends 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 120 – Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger stroll the grounds of Green Mount Cemetery in Burlington, Vermont, searching for the mortal remains of war hero General Ethan Allen. A 42-foot-tall monument to Allen stands as the tallest structure in the cemetery, however, his bones are NOT buried there. So where IS the body of Ethan Allen today? This episode first aired November 5, 2020 Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends
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