Podcast appearances and mentions of van meter visitor

Sorry for the shorter show, but Mike had family stuff to attend to 00:00:00 – Joe's Absence and Discord Activity Discussion about Joe being overwhelmed by freelance and full-time work, leading to his temporary break from the show. Mention of Joe's occasional Discord presence and nostalgic gaming sessions with Mike, including Sunday night video games like PUBG and Sea of Thieves. 00:10:00 – Monster May: The Van Meter Visitor Introduction to the Van Meter Visitor, a winged humanoid cryptid reportedly sighted in Van Meter, Iowa, in 1903. Described as 7–9 feet tall, glowing horn, red eyes, bat-like wings, and immune to bullets. 00:20:00 – Consistent Sightings and Community Reaction Multiple townspeople fired at the creature with no effect; emitted noxious odors and blinding lights. The creature reportedly returned nightly; townspeople eventually trapped it in a mine which they sealed off. Connections drawn to other winged cryptids like Mothman, Thunderbirds, and Jersey Devil. 00:30:00 – Comparisons to Spring-Heeled Jack Parallels made between the Van Meter Visitor and Spring-Heeled Jack, an 1800s UK cryptid with glowing eyes, agility, and steampunk vibes. Similarities in invulnerability, glowing lights, and frightening presence. Suggestion of a cryptid tag-team including Spring-Heeled Jack and Van Meter Visitor. 00:40:00 – Drawbridge of Donations and Community Humor Traditional comedic donation thank-you segment including absurd sound effects and hot dog machine references. Transition into paranormal news teased with references to “crazy current events.” 00:50:00 – MH370 Orbs Video and Gorgon Stare Surveillance Tech Review of MH370 orb video speculation and defense of its authenticity by a media expert. Introduction of “Gorgon Stare,” an advanced surveillance system potentially linked to the footage. Discussion on the complexity of proving hoaxes versus real anomalies. 01:00:00 – Creepy Arizona Trail Cam and Bigfoot Insights Trail cam footage from Arizona shows eerie figure; speculation on what it might be. Reflection on Bigfoot eluding trail cams and possible infrared detection. Expedition Bigfoot season roundup teased. 01:10:00 – UK UFO Documentary and Robbie Williams' Involvement UK Disclosure Group launching a documentary, “King of UFOs,” aiming to bring transparency and recruit pop star Robbie Williams as a figurehead. Skepticism about the effectiveness of celebrity-backed initiatives in the UFO space. 01:20:00 – DHS Citizenship Reality Show Pitch Wild concept pitched: reality show where migrants compete for U.S. citizenship. Satirical brainstorm of “truly American” challenges like BBQs, fireworks, and fights at Olive Garden. Debate on the dystopian but oddly plausible nature of such a show. 01:30:00 – Hover Bikes, Disney Pricing Shock, and AI Darth Vader New Star Wars-inspired hover bike developed in Poland; loud, fast, and costly. Florida dad shocked by $1,400 one-day trip to Disney with family—debate on affordability. Darth Vader AI in Fortnite accidentally cursed at players before being patched.     Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research ▀▄▀▄▀ CONTACT LINKS ▀▄▀▄▀ ► Phone: 614-388-9109 ► Skype: ourbigdumbmouth ► Website: http://obdmpod.com ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/obdmpod ► Full Videos at Odysee: https://odysee.com/@obdm:0 ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/obdmpod ► Instagram: obdmpod ► Email: ourbigdumbmouth at gmail ► RSS: http://ourbigdumbmouth.libsyn.com/rss ► iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/our-big-dumb-mouth/id261189509?mt=2  

No wraparound shades for you! This week, Johnny and Tyler are covering Heartbeat in the Brain and the history of self-trepanation, as well as the Van Meter Visitor. Plus: Katy Perry flops in space, Drag Race's LaLaPaRuza needed a better DJ, and a death on a New York subway takes more dark turns than we were ready for.Join the Secret Society That Doesn't Suck for exclusive weekly mini episodes, livestreams, and a whole lot more! patreon.com/thatsspookyCheck out our new and improved apparel store with tons of new designs! thatsspooky.com/storeCheck out our website for show notes, photos, and more at thatsspooky.comFollow us on Instagram for photos from today's episode and all the memes @thatsspookypodWe're on Twitter! Follow us at @thatsspookypodDon't forget to send your spooky stories to thatsspookypod@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's Book Club Minisode we read Mike Browne's 2024 book Strange, Spooky and Supernatural: Curious Tales of Fascinating People, Places and Things. The book is a compelling exploration of the eerie, the mysterious, and the downright bizarre. This book offers readers a mix of historical oddities, chilling folklore, and contemporary paranormal encounters including the mysterious disappearance of Granger Taylor, the inexplicable occurrences at England's Borley Rectory, and one of our favorites, the encounter with the Van Meter Visitor. If you're a fan of the uncanny and the unexplained, this is one book you'll want to check out. We loved it and we're sure you will too.Link to purchase the book on AmazonYou can also use this link to text us your story :)If you have an experience, story, or anything else you'd like to share with us, you can email us at Opeaghost@gmail.com You can also follow us on Instagram, Join our Facebook group : Ope, A Ghost, or Follow us on YoutubeToodles!

Paranormal researcher and author Chad Lewis joins us to uncover the legend of the Van Meter Visitor—an enigmatic winged creature that terrorized an Iowa town in 1903. Hosts Jeni Monroe and Tressa Slater also dive into his upcoming book, Supernatural Lake Superior, exploring ghost ships, haunted lighthouses, and the strange energy surrounding this mysterious lake. Tune in for firsthand insights from one of the best in the field! Chad Lewis's website: https://www.chadlewisresearch.com/ Join us, and spread the word about the Cryptid Women's Society! https://cryptidwomenssociety.com/cws-tressa/ From Winged Terrors to Haunted Waves - Monsters Lounge Podcast SUPPORT THE ADVERTISERS THAT SUPPORT THIS SHOW Factor Meals - Get 50% off your first order & Free Shipping at www.FactorMeals.com/P6050Off and use code P6050Off at checkout Mint Mobile - To get your new wireless plan for just $15 bucks a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to www.MintMobile.com/P60 Shadow Zine - https://shadowzine.com/  Tarot Readings by Winnie - https://www.darknessradio.com/love-lotus-tarot Find all Monsters Lounge info and links here:  https://www.monstersloungepodcast.com/ https://linktr.ee/monsterslounge (and while you're there, RATE, REVIEW, SUBSCRIBE AND FOLLOW) -Credit and a warm thank you to Jay Juliano for original theme music: Enter The Monster's Lounge -Special thanks to Dave Schrader and The Paranormal 60 network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Paranormally Speaking with Neal Parks: The Van Meter Visitor and Cryptozoology. What did the people of Des Moines encounter in 1903?

Way back in cowboy times, a small town in Iowa was visited by a pterodactyl with laser vision. What better way is there to start the morning than by unpacking that?Discord (“[recent quote from Discord]”): https://discord.gg/Y5Uw6sdmU2Email: findingmonsterright@gmail.comBluesky: @monsterrightpod.bsky.socialDISCLAIMER: By listening to this podcast episode, the listener forfeits all right to their immortal soul (hereafter referred to as "the asset") and transfers ownership of said asset to Allison Alžbeta Asherah, the Dark and the Demonsbane. The asset can be recovered by the listener if and only if they can think of literally anything funny or interesting to say about Iowa.

Some say Zozo is just a trick of the mind, but after countless chilling Ouija board encounters and centuries of whispered warnings, maybe it's something far more sinister.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: The Zozo demon has allegedly harassed hundreds via their Ouija boards. But is this demonic force from the spirit world or from our own minds? *** Citizens of Van Meter, Iowa were confronted with a tall, human-like figure with bat-like wings, a single horn on its head, and it, apparently, was bullet-proof. What was this supernatural creature people were seeing? *** A bride-to-be becomes worried when her fiance disappears – so she contacts a psychic friend to see if she can help. *** Something sinister creeps into a Christian boarding house. *** Bram Stoker wrote his classic novel “Dracula” in 1897… but vampires are much, much older than that. *** A supposedly cursed doll has remained in the protection of one family for over four generations. But why would this family keep hold of such a demonic item? *** They are almost always silent, enigmatic figures usually seen at a distance up on ridges silhouetted against the darkening twilight sky, always at around dusk or dawn, quietly looking over and surveying their domain with unknowable purpose and often vanishing in the blink of an eye. What are the dark watchers of California?CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Lead-In00:01:12.727 = Show Open00:03:37.878 = Zozo And The Ouija Board00:11:10.107 = The Van Meter Visitor00:21:40.657 = Back To Say Goodbye00:28:17.688 = Spirit Drawn to Teenage Emotions00:33:38.525 = Older Than Dracula00:42:05.860 = Joliet, the Haunted Doll00:45:23.026 = The Dark Watchers of California00:57:43.160 = Show Close00:58:33.668 = Final ThoughtSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…Episode Page at WeirdDarkness.com: https://weirddarkness.com/SummoningZozo“Zozo and the Ouija Board” by Mark Oliver for All That's Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc2rhvtz“The Van Meter Visitor” by Troy Taylor for American Hauntings Ink: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8kupf3“Spirit Drawn to Teenage Emotions” by Lemurian Emerald, posted at Your Ghost Stories: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4erh8ezb“Older Than Dracula” by Sam George for Ancient Origins: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4hv6sdmc“Joliet: The Haunted Doll” by Chris for Real Paranormal Experiences: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9fmmx7“Back to Say Goodbye” by Judy Rad, posted at MyHauntedLifeToo.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3bkkpbjb“The Dark Watchers of California” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckxrfkv=====(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: June, 2018TRANSCRIPT: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8cb2p9

Hello and welcome to another episode of Macabre for Mortals. The week I will be covering the Altamaha-ha, Night marchers, Sharlie, Enfield Horror, Beast of Busco, Van Meter Visitor, Sinkhole Sam and the Pope Lick Monster. Any questions of comments please email at macabreformortals@gmail.com

Kerri covers the case of the Tourniquet Killer- Anthony Allen Shore. We learn of the abuse he inflicted on those around him and how he eventually turned to murder. Donna tells us about Van Meter visitor, a cryptid who taunts the citizens in Iowa.  This episode is sponsored by Miracle Made.  Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to www.TryMiracle.com/creep and use the code CREEP to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. This episode is sponsored by Lume Deodorant. Head to www.lumedeodorant.com and use promo code CREEP to get 15% ALL Lume products as a new customer.  If you have any local true crime, local urban legend/lore, ghost stories.. we want them all!! We want to hear from YOU. Especially if you have any funny Ambien stories! Email us at aparanormalchicks@gmail.com Join The Creepinati @ www.patreon.com/theAPCpodcast 

Kerri covers the case of the Tourniquet Killer- Anthony Allen Shore. We learn of the abuse he inflicted on those around him and how he eventually turned to murder. Donna tells us about Van Meter visitor, a cryptid who taunts the citizens in Iowa.  This episode is sponsored by Miracle Made.  Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to www.TryMiracle.com/creep and use the code CREEP to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. This episode is sponsored by Lume Deodorant. Head to www.lumedeodorant.com and use promo code CREEP to get 15% ALL Lume products as a new customer.  If you have any local true crime, local urban legend/lore, ghost stories.. we want them all!! We want to hear from YOU. Especially if you have any funny Ambien stories! Email us at aparanormalchicks@gmail.com Join The Creepinati @ www.patreon.com/theAPCpodcast 

In this episode KJ revisits the super creepy Van Meter Visitor from 1903. Bill covers a one-of-a-kind Bigfoot encounter from Mexico. And some great listener mail. Please join us!Thank you for listening!www.bigfootterrorinthewoods.comProduced by: "Bigfoot Terror in the Woods L.L.C."

In this episode KJ revisits the super creepy Van Meter Visitor from 1903. Bill covers a one-of-a-kind Bigfoot encounter from Mexico. And some great listener mail. Please join us! Thank you for listening! www.bigfootterrorinthewoods.com Produced by: "Bigfoot Terror in the Woods L.L.C."

BOO! We're back with our annual Halloween episode! Listen as we tell you riveting tales about two local cryptid legends, the Van Meter Visitor and the Slide-Rock Bolter! (ghost voice) Happy Halloweeeeen!

In the fall of 1903, the small town of Van Meter, Iowa, was shaken by a bizarre and terrifying encounter. Over several nights, multiple residents claimed to witness a strange winged creature—part bat, part man—with a glowing horn on its head and wings that spanned the night sky. Guns had no effect on it, fear spread like wildfire, and by the end of the week, the beast vanished into the depths of an abandoned mine, never to be seen again. Was it a cryptid, a supernatural omen, or something not of this world? In this episode, we dive deep into the accounts from that eerie week, exploring the original newspaper clippings, eyewitness testimonies, and the theories that have emerged in the century since. Is the Van Meter Visitor a forgotten piece of folklore—or does something still lurk in the old mines outside town? YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/@hauntedchris TikTok- @chris_hah LEAVE A VOICEMAIL - 609-891-8658 The Nightmare Collective SUBSCRIBE!! Available on all podcast platforms! Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nightmare-collective/id1707943952 Spotify https://spotify.link/IPUVpAyWcDb Zoning Out- https://open.spotify.com/show/3ZLb8oK5uxgK64GL7vUHwK Draft Class- https://open.spotify.com/show/3BEobZXMT1kiPbffV0VT3F Twitter- @Haunted_A_H Instagram- haunted_american_history email- hauntedamericanhistory@gmail.com Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/hauntedamericanhistory Music Nightmare Machine by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4133-nightmare-machine License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music: Drone in D by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3680-drone-in-d Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Cryptic Sorrow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3568-cryptic-sorrow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we explore the history of the cryptid known as the Van Meter Visitor. Support us directly on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/redweb With Patreon, you get access to ad-free content, our exclusive bonus show Movie Club, the Red Web Discord, and more! In the heart of Iowa, a small town found itself haunted by something otherworldly. In the early 1900s, locals claimed to see a bizarre winged creature with glowing eyes, swooping down from the sky before disappearing. Today, we explore the chilling encounters and mysterious reappearance of the Van Meter Visitor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Mothboys, The boys finish the first ever "Verne Troyer Cryptid Thunderdome Memorial Tournament", a 26 cryptid bracket style tournament that will decide once and for all.....THE GREATEST CRYPTID OF ALL TIME. On this episode we go into the final matchups and ultimately decide the GREATEST CRYPTID OF ALL TIME.Mothboys is sponsored by:Visit Braxton, WV-Braxton County, West Virginia is Home of the Flatwoods Monster, as well as sightings of Bigfoot, UFO's  and ghosts… Visit the link above for more information on all the wonderful things that Braxton County offers.Follow along on our moth-journey on Instagram at @mothboyspodcast and on Facebook at Mothboys.

On this episode of Mothboys, The boys finish the first ever "Verne Troyer Cryptid Thunderdome Memorial Tournament", a 26 cryptid bracket style tournament that will decide once and for all.....THE GREATEST CRYPTID OF ALL TIME. On this episode we go into the final matchups and ultimately decide the GREATEST CRYPTID OF ALL TIME. Mothboys is sponsored by:Visit Braxton, WV-Braxton County, West Virginia is Home of the Flatwoods Monster, as well as sightings of Bigfoot, UFO's  and ghosts… Visit the link above for more information on all the wonderful things that Braxton County offers.Follow along on our moth-journey on Instagram at @mothboyspodcast and on Facebook at Mothboys.

A real life dragon in Iowa. Yes you read that correctly. The Van Meter Monster is a cryptid from the small town of Van Meter, Iowa, first reported in 1903. Over the course of several nights, multiple respected townspeople, including a banker and a doctor, claimed to see a large, winged creature with a glowing horn on its head. Described as half-human, half-bat and seemingly impervious to bullets, the monster left locals terrified. The creature was last seen retreating into an abandoned coal mine, where it disappeared, sparking rumors of its otherworldly origins. To this day, the Van Meter Monster remains an enduring part of Iowa folklore, attracting interest from cryptozoologists and paranormal enthusiasts. What does it all mean? Tune in, find out. Support the pod:www.patreon.com/monsterfuzzCheck out our merch:https://monster-fuzz.creator-spring.comEverything else!www.linktr.ee/monsterfuzz

In the Book of the Apocalypse, there are accounts given by the Apostle John of all kinds of hideous creatures that would appear in the skies during the final dispensational transition. One bizarre case of an entity not quite like anything else comes from the year 1903 when a bat-winged, glowing-horned creature that emitted a sulphur-like odor, terrorized the rural and small town of Van Meter, Iowa over several days. The Van Meter Visitor exhibited unearthly traits and could be placed in the ultra terrestrial category much like Mothman and Pazuzu due to its seemingly paraphysical nature. Do demonic flying entities like these periodically come up from the underworld during times of strife and chaos? Tonight on Ground Zero, Clyde Lewis talks with paranormal investigator and author, Chad Lewis about THE VAN METER VISITOR.Originally Broadcast On 10/24/23 

On this episode of Mothboys, The boys kick off the first ever "Verne Troyer Cryptid Thunderdome Memorial Tournament", a 26 cryptid bracket style tournament that will decide once and for all.....THE GREATEST CRYPTID OF ALL TIME. On this episode we go over the first round matchups and highlight a few honorable mentions that we forgot to include. Mothboys is sponsored by:Visit Braxton, WV-Braxton County, West Virginia is Home of the Flatwoods Monster, as well as sightings of Bigfoot, UFO's  and ghosts… Visit the link above for more information on all the wonderful things that Braxton County offers.Follow along on our moth-journey on Instagram at @mothboyspodcast and on Facebook at Mothboys.

Tonight we are talking about the Van Meter Visitor. A sad story about a misunderstood monster with a twist at the end.

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Is it a Pokemon? Actually, what is it? This week, the Legends discuss the incident of the Van Meter Visitor. Late Night Legends is a paranormal podcast and stream which believes Spooky Season should be all year long. Listen every week to learn what paratopic the Legends are getting into. Late Night Legends is for a mature audience and can discuss topics which may not be suitable for all audiences. Please take care of yourself! Sources: https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2015/07/01/van-meter-remembers-1903-visit-from-winged-monster/29583469/ https://www.cracked.com/article_31109_meet-the-bulletproof-bat-monster-of-van-meter-iowa.html https://www.desmoinesregister.com/picture-gallery/news/2015/07/01/6-photos-van-meters-winged-creature-reportedly-seen-in-1903/29582693/ https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Van_Meter_Visitor https://astonishinglegends.com/astonishing-legends/2018/10/14/the-van-meter-visitor

On this week's episode we delve into the mysterious entity known as the Van Meter Visitor. During the early 1900's a mysterious flying creature apparently tormented a small town in Iowa. Is this really a cryptid or just a case of mass hysteria?

This week, we are joined by the Legend--Chad Lewis. We discuss a myriad of topics including generational experiences, the Van Meter Visitor, and of course, the Wendigo. With over 35 years of experience, Chad graces us with his presence and his expertise.In the news this week, new Nessie photos just dropped.Follow Chad:www.ChadLewisResearch.comFollow Tobias:www.SingularFortean.comFollow Asherz: linktr.ee/itsasherzProduced By: MIB Agent Nate

IN THIS EPISODE: The Zozo demon has allegedly harassed hundreds via their Ouija boards. But is this demonic force from the spirit world or from our own minds? *** Citizens of Van Meter, Iowa were confronted with a tall, human-like figure with bat-like wings, a single horn on its head, and it, apparently, was bullet-proof. What was this supernatural creature people were seeing? *** A bride-to-be becomes worried when her fiance disappears – so she contacts a psychic friend to see if she can help. *** Something sinister creeps into a Christian boarding house. *** Bram Stoker wrote his classic novel “Dracula” in 1897… but vampires are much, much older than that. *** A supposedly cursed doll has remained in the protection of one family for over four generations. But why would this family keep hold of such a demonic item? *** They are almost always silent, enigmatic figures usually seen at a distance up on ridges silhouetted against the darkening twilight sky, always at around dusk or dawn, quietly looking over and surveying their domain with unknowable purpose and often vanishing in the blink of an eye. What are the dark watchers of California?SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Zozo and the Ouija Board” by Mark Oliver for All That's Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc2rhvtz“The Van Meter Visitor” by Troy Taylor for American Hauntings Ink: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8kupf3“Spirit Drawn to Teenage Emotions” by Lemurian Emerald, posted at Your Ghost Stories: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4erh8ezb“Older Than Dracula” by Sam George for Ancient Origins: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4hv6sdmc“Joliet: The Haunted Doll” by Chris for Real Paranormal Experiences: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9fmmx7“Back to Say Goodbye” by Judy Rad, posted at MyHauntedLifeToo.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3bkkpbjb“The Dark Watchers of California” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckxrfkvWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library.= = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: June, 2018CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/ouija-board-horror-zozo/

In the Fall of 1903, the small town of Van Meter, Iowa was visited by a strange creature that had no business being there. Over the course of several days, well-respected residents of Van Meter saw a giant flying creature with a horrible, uncanny smell, and a light glowing from a horn atop its dinosauric head. This pterodactyl-like being has come to be known as the Van Meter Visitor. For a week it haunted the town, until it was eventually hunted down to a coal mine shaft alongside it's child, never to be seen again. This episode from cryptid history was largely lost for about a century until some intrepid reporters brought the story back to life after reading articles from the surrounding newspapers of the time. But what really happened in Van Meter in 1903? Was this really a monster, or was it a hoax or maybe even an example of mass hysteria? On this episode of Mythic Existence, we'll get to the bottom of the legend of the Van Meter Visitor. 

Story One – The Dover DemonAmerica's north-eastern states are a vast region of rolling woodland and mountain ranges, which are allegedly home to countless cryptids, which seem able to traverse the unsettled areas of these states largely undetected. In April of 1977, the inhabitants of one small town in rural Massachusetts would catch an unwanted glimpse of one such creature. Join us as we investigate the legend of the Dover Demon.Story Two – The Van Meter VisitorDuring the Autumn of 1903, numerous inhabitants of one Iowan city were subjected to a series of terrifying encounters with a mysterious winged intruder. Over a century later, both the origins and ultimate fate of this enigmatic creature continue to remain shrouded in mystery. In this story, we examine the bewildering encounters with The Van Meter Visitor.MUSIC Tracks used by kind permission of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0Tracks used by kind permission of CO.AGSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In 1903, the residents of tiny Van Meter, Iowa, were faced with a terrible and fascinating sight: a strange and glowing creature—a visitor, perhaps—that seemingly manifested from the abandoned mines.  Order Laurah's book, LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/ Hosted and written by Laurah Norton Researched by Laurah Norton and Anna Luria  Written and Produced by Maura Currie Engineered by Brandon Schexnayder  Sources on our website: https://www.onestrangethingpodcast.com/ Join us on Patreon for early release and ad-free episodes, exclusive stories, and bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/OneStrangeThing You can also subscribe to premium episodes on Apple Premium and Supercast! Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OSTPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onestrangethingpod/  and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/One-Strange-Thing-114307627035607 Interested in advertising on our show? Contact Glassbox Media: https://glassboxmedia.com/contact-us/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back listeners, this was the final episode I recorded before my brief hiatus this past summer and what an episode to end on, don't worry i'm back and the podcast is better then ever. John Brassard Jr. is my guest on this episode and I had such an amazing conversation with him that he might be on again in the future. John is a podcast host, author, and historian from Iowa who writes about local lore and legends, all his links can be found below. Come listen to our amazing conversation about everything from haunted cemeteries, ghosts, Iowan history, freemasonry, bigfoot, and so much more. Enjoy!John's Website: https://johnbrassardjr.com/The Kitchen Table Historian Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6XL8rIh6OLo4aEr34Moj4B?si=bffd32fdd0a24925Uncensored, Untamed & Unapologetic U^3 Podcast Collective: https://www.facebook.com/groups/545827736965770/?ref=shareTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@juggalobastardpodcasts?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8xJ2KnRBKlYvyo8CMR7jMg

In the Book of the Apocalypse, there are accounts given by the Apostle John of all kinds of hideous creatures that would appear in the skies during the final dispensational transition. One bizarre case of an entity not quite like anything else comes from the year 1903 when a bat-winged, glowing-horned creature that emitted a sulphur-like odor, terrorized the rural and small town of Van Meter, Iowa over several days. The Van Meter Visitor exhibited unearthly traits and could be placed in the ultra terrestrial category much like Mothman and Pazuzu due to its seemingly paraphysical nature. Do demonic flying entities like these periodically come up from the underworld during times of strife and chaos? Tonight on Ground Zero, Clyde Lewis talks with paranormal investigator and author, Chad Lewis about THE VAN METER VISITOR. #GroundZero #ClydeLewis #Paranormal #VanMeterVisitor https://groundzeromedia.org/10-24-23-the-van-meter.../ Ground Zero with Clyde Lewis is live M-F from 7-10pm, pacific time, and streamed for free at https://groundzero.radio and talkstreamlive.com. For radio affiliates near you, go to talkmedianetwork.com. To leave a message, call our toll-free line at 866-536-7469. To listen by phone: 717-734-6922. To call the live show: 503-225-0860. For Android and iPhones, download the Paranormal Radio app. For additional show information, go to groundzeromedia.org. In order to access Ground Zero's exclusive digital library which includes webinars, archived shows/podcasts, research groups, videos, documents, and more, you need to sign up at aftermath.media. Subscriptions start at $7/month. Check out the yearly specials!

This week for Spooktober, Elizabeth dives into the mysterious story of the Van Meter Visitor, from Van Meter, IA.

My guest this week is Chad Lewis! Chad is such a great cat - he gives us the low down on the Van Meter Visitor, which is, in case you don't know, a flying winged monster who gave the business to a small town in Iowa in 1903. I love this case so much! Chad also regales me with tales of the weird and unusual from his home state of Wisconsin. We get into sea serpents, space pancakes, Devil's Lake, and a whole lot more. You can learn more about Chad in the links below. Thanks and have a great week, my friends!https://www.chadlewisresearch.com/biohttps://www.amazon.com/stores/Chad-Lewis/author/B003MMYFBS?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

Step into the realm of the mysterious and the unexplained as we delve into stories of the Moon-Eyed People and the Van Meter Visitor. Join us on an immersive journey as we unravel the threads of these intriguing legends, combining historical research, eyewitness accounts, and expert analysis to shed light on these puzzling phenomena.exploring with Phill links :http://www.facebook.com/exploringwith... http://www.twitter.com/exploring_phill http://www.instagram.com/exploringwit... https://www.reddit.com/exploringwithp... https://www.tiktok.com/exploringwithp...AFK DISCUSSIONS links https://linktr.ee/afkdiscussions?utm_...Liquid I.V. store link: https://zen.ai/afkdiscussions

Robin and Adam proudly present Episode 265 of Scary(ish)! Robin tells the tale of a cryptid who terrorized a small town while Adam dives into the horrifying history and creepy legends of Georgia's largest lake. Listen, Share, Subscribe, and Review!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4129953/advertisement

We're doing a new thing on Merris Mondays! Every so often we'll pick a state and highlight a cryptid, haunting, UFO incident or other weird thing! Please send your suggestions for YOUR state to lillianasterios@icloud.com. This week we're going to Van Meter Iowa in 1903 where the town was plagued for five nights by a humanoid with giant, bat like wings, a beak with razor teeth, and a horn that emitted a bright light. Oh, and this guy stinks like horrible farts as well. LOVELY!Want to contribute to the Bunny Vet Bill Fund? Paypal: lilliansterios@icloud.com, Venmo: @Lillian-Asterios, Cash App: $LillianAsterios. Or! Get some soap, jewelry, or other neat stuff at https://wolvesandwine.fws.store/ remember to use code CRUEL at checkout for 10 percent off!Merch, discord, Patreon, social media, art, novels and more all here:  https://linktr.ee/cruelteaSupport the show

On today's classic reply show in our Cryptids in the News and history segment, Kevin talks about an old time cryptid encounter in Iowa entitled the Van Meter Encounter. This thing is even creepier than Mothman, and a bit like some of the Jersey Devil encounters previously covered.And in part two, Bill reviews a fantastic review of an experiment conducted by a world-class outdoorsman related to our favorite hairyman...Bigfoot.And in part three, we've got some excellent listener mail which we will be reviewing, that you don't want to miss!Thank you for listening!www.bigfootterrorinthewoods.comProduced by: "Bigfoot Terror in the Woods L.L.C."

On today's classic reply show in our Cryptids in the News and history segment, Kevin talks about an old time cryptid encounter in Iowa entitled the Van Meter Encounter. This thing is even creepier than Mothman, and a bit like some of the Jersey Devil encounters previously covered. And in part two, Bill reviews a fantastic review of an experiment conducted by a world-class outdoorsman related to our favorite hairyman...Bigfoot. And in part three, we've got some excellent listener mail which we will be reviewing, that you don't want to miss Thank you for listening! www.bigfootterrorinthewoods.com Produced by: "Bigfoot Terror in the Woods L.L.C."

Hey there friends and weirdos! This week Nile tells us the story of the Van Meter Visitor, a bizarre pterodactyl-esque cryptid that terrorized small-town Iowa for five days! What sort of arcane ability allows a giant, winged humanoid to produce a bright, blinding light from a horn on its head? Was the town of Van Meter justified in collapsing a huge mine in their backyard to try and combat the creature? Where does the Visitor rank on the cryptid power rankings, à la Super Saiyan power levels? All this and more!

Help spread the darkness! Vote Up This Episode at https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mvjsnkbz – you can vote up to 3X per day! Find Weird Darkness in your favorite podcast app at https://weirddarkness.com/listen.PLEASE SHARE Weird Darkness with someone who loves paranormal stories, true crime, monsters, or unsolved mysteries like you do! Recommending Weird Darkness to others helps make it possible for me to keep doing the show!IN THIS EPISODE: Citizens of Van Meter, Iowa were confronted with a tall, human-like figure with bat-like wings, a single horn on its head, and it, apparently, was bullet-proof. What was this supernatural creature people were seeing? *** A bride-to-be becomes worried when her fiance disappears – so she contacts a psychic friend to see if she can help. *** Something sinister creeps into a Christian boarding house. *** Bram Stoker wrote his classic novel “Dracula” in 1897… but vampires are much, much older than that. *** A supposedly cursed doll has remained in the protection of one family for over four generations. But why would this family keep hold of such a demonic item? *** They are almost always silent, enigmatic figures usually seen at a distance up on ridges silhouetted against the darkening twilight sky, always at around dusk or dawn, quietly looking over and surveying their domain with unknowable purpose and often vanishing in the blink of an eye. What are the dark watchers of California? *** The Zozo demon has allegedly harassed hundreds via their Ouija boards. But is this demonic force from the spirit world or from our own minds?SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…“Zozo and the Ouija Board” by Mark Oliver for All That's Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc2rhvtz “The Van Meter Visitor” by Troy Taylor for American Hauntings Ink: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8kupf3“Spirit Drawn to Teenage Emotions” by Lemurian Emerald, posted at Your Ghost Stories: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4erh8ezb“Older Than Dracula” by Sam George for Ancient Origins: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4hv6sdmc“Joliet: The Haunted Doll” by Chris for Real Paranormal Experiences: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9fmmx7“Back to Say Goodbye” by Judy Rad, posted at MyHauntedLifeToo.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3bkkpbjb“The Dark Watchers of California” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckxrfkv= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music Library, EpidemicSound and/or StoryBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ) Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and Nicolas Gasparini (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission of the artists.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46WeirdDarkness™ - is a production and trademark of Marlar House Productions. © 2023, Weird Darkness.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =TRANSCRIPT: https://weirddarkness.com/archives/14562

Hello and welcome back! In today's tale, Kevin isolates, Hailey presents a stoic Feel Good Fact, and the two discuss the bizarre events surrounding the Van Meter Visitor. In Van Meter, Iowa in 1903, the town was visited by an unknown monster. For a full week, the 8 foot tall creature with bat-like wings and a glowing horn terrorized residents of the up and coming town. This is a monster story that's got it all, creatures, terrified mobs, ghost reports and mysterious mines. Put on your thinking cap and join us. This one's a doozy!SOURCES:https://pastebin.com/6JukuWqiSUPPORT THE SHOW:https://www.patreon.com/doozypod?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-ones-a-doozy/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In episode 312 we're suggesting you chew on Dr. Scholl's shoe inserts at your own risk. But we are recommending a cryptid festival road trip for any who'd like to partake! And we're starting with the topic of Em's story this week, the Van Meter Visitor, or as Christine dubbed them, a time traveling monster with headlamps. Then Christine covers the brutal case of the Connecticut River Valley Killer, an unsolved 70's serial killer we can only hope is identified one day. And shout out to the video that's still up and available on the Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet YouTube of Christine's worst birthday party including a piñata full of beans... and that's why we drink!Don't miss our brand new creepy live show ON THE ROCKS! andthatswhywedrink.com/live

On this week's Podcast, we talk about Nicole VanderHeyden, the Van Meter Visitor, and the Mica Shipwreck.

On this weeks episode of Mothboys, the boys cover The Van Meter Visitor, a strange, smelly, and possibly misunderstood winged creature who terrified a small town in the fall of 1903. We also take a quick visit to the Great White North to discuss another winged creature that has spider like features! Follow along on our moth-journey on Instagram at @mothboyspodcast and on Facebook at Mothboys.

The story of Moremi Ajasoro from modern-day Nigeria has love, loss, and, of course, evil forest monsters. The creature is the Van Meter Visitor, a dinosaur that was apparently stinking up the Old West. -- The newspaper article for the creature and the disclaimer: https://myths.link/294 Lost in Panama: https://myths.link/panama -- Sponsors: Simplisafe: Get 40% off your order when you visit https://simplisafe.com/legends today! Bombas: Get 20% off your first purchase when you go to https://bombas.com/legends with promo code LEGENDS Shopify: Sign up for a free trial at https://shopify.com/legends The Official The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Podcast: Download the Amazon Music app and check it out!Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membershipSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Roz is chatting with comedian Camirin Farmer about their experience astral projecting, communicating with a deceased loved one at his funeral, and a neighbor ghost being a nice neighbor. PLUS they look into the turn of the century cryptid case known as The Van Meter Visitor! Please join https://www.patreon.com/Rozdrezfalez for exclusive Roz content including weekly videos and a bonus episode this week! Do you have a real-life ghost story for Roz to read on the air? Please rate Ghosted! 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and leave your story in the review or send your stories on over to GhostedByRoz@gmail.com with the subject line “Listener Episode”. Follow Roz on instagram @rozhernandez and be sure to join the facebook group! Van Meter Visitor Source List: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXuXzB8VEAs&ab_channel=E.D.G.E https://www.strangeology.com/post/cryptid-casefile-the-van-meter-visitor https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2015/07/01/van-meter-remembers-1903-visit-from-winged-monster/29583469/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week Roz is chatting with comedian Camirin Farmer about their experience astral projecting, communicating with a deceased loved one at his funeral, and a neighbor ghost being a nice neighbor. PLUS they look into the turn of the century cryptid case known as The Van Meter Visitor! Please join https://www.patreon.com/Rozdrezfalez for exclusive Roz content including weekly videos and a bonus episode this week! Do you have a real-life ghost story for Roz to read on the air? Please rate Ghosted! 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and leave your story in the review or send your stories on over to GhostedByRoz@gmail.com with the subject line “Listener Episode”. Follow Roz on instagram @rozhernandez and be sure to join the facebook group! Van Meter Visitor Source List: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXuXzB8VEAs&ab_channel=E.D.G.E https://www.strangeology.com/post/cryptid-casefile-the-van-meter-visitor https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2015/07/01/van-meter-remembers-1903-visit-from-winged-monster/29583469/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode WJ and KJ, deliver another A1-Certified Podcast. KJ covers the legend of the Van Meter Visitor seen in a small town in Iowa back in 1903 . Bill covers an account from a man that had a recurring nightmare of a Bigfoot sighting. And some great listener mail. Please join us! Thank you for listening! www.bigfootterrorinthewoods.com Produced by: "Bigfoot Terror in the Woods L.L.C."

This week we discuss the Van Meter Visitor! What was this creature these people saw? Flying Humanoid? Hoax? Hallucination?  Sponsors Check out Crime Salad Podcast AMC Shudder – Shudder.com (code: grave) Hello Fresh – Hellofresh.com/graveyard16 (code: graveyard16) Thank you, Jeff Wampler, for helping with the research!! Check out our sources below for more info and to continue learning! Please Rate & Review us wherever you get your Podcasts!  Mail us something:  GYT Podcast PO Box 542762 Grand Prairie, TX 75054 Leave us a Voicemail or shoot us a text! 430-558-1304 Our Website WWW.GraveYardPodcast.com Patreon https://www.patreon.com/GraveYardTales Youtube: Youtube.com/c/GraveYardTales Rumble – GraveYard Tales Podcast Do you want GraveYard Merch?!?! Go to https://www.teepublic.com/stores/graveyard-tales?ref_id=22286 to get you some!  Visit Podbelly.comto find more shows like us and to get information you might need if you're starting your own podcast. Thank You Darron for our Logo!! You can get in touch with Darron for artwork by searching Darron DuBose on Facebook or Emailing him at art_injector@yahoo.com Thank you to Brandon Adams for our music tracks!! If you want to hear more from Brandon check him out at: Soundcloud.com/brandonadamsj Youtube.com/brandonadams93 Or to get in touch with him for compositions email him at Brandon_adams@earthlink.net Our Contacts WWW.GraveYardPodcast.com Email us at: GraveYardTalesPodcast@gmail.com Find us on social media: Twitter: @GrveYrdPodcast Facebook: @GraveYardTalesPodcast Instagram: @GraveYardTalesPodcast Sources https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Van_Meter_Visitor https://dailyyonder.com/visiting-with-the-van-meter-visitor-as-the-festival-takes-shape-this-fall/2021/08/06/ https://kdat.com/the-ancient-winged-creature-that-terrorized-van-meter-iowa-in-1903/ https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2015/07/01/van-meter-remembers-1903-visit-from-winged-monster/29583469/ https://myamericanodyssey.com/the-van-meter-visitor/ https://iagenweb.org/dallas/twp/vanmeter/vanmetertownshiphistory.htm https://www.vanmeteria.gov/LocalHistory.aspx http://thebigfootdiaries.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-twisted-strange-tale-of-van-meter.html

My special guests are Paul and Ben Eno here to discuss first-hand reports of strange encounters for all areas of the paranormal. Listen AD-FREE by subscribing to our channel on Apple Podcasts! On all other apps you can enjoy AD-FREE listening here https://mysteriousradio.supercast.com/ Share your thoughts and opinions! Join our new group chat on Telegram - https://t.me/mysteriousradio Find out why you shouldn't look out your windows at night! Join father-son broadcasters and paranormal adventurers Paul & Ben Eno, along with the world's greatest monster hunters, for a plunge into new realms of weirdness in these first-hand reports of encounters with unexplained creatures, some never before published. Prepare not only for new encounters with Bigfoot and Mothman, but brace yourself to meet things you couldn't make up, like the Ear Eater of Jasper County, the Webb Lake Big Bird and the Van Meter Visitor. And the explanations? In this companion book to “Behind the Paranormal: Everything You Know is Wrong (Schiffer Books, 2016), you'll find more reason than ever to realize: Everything You Know REALLY IS Wrong! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices