Podcasts about Wendigo

Our second episode on the Odinic path takes us to Rune Hjarnø Rasmussen, founder of Nordic Animism and initiate to Odin in the Candomblé tradition. We speak to him about his initiation to a Norse god in an Afro-Brazilian syncretistic context, about the nature of initation in general, and how the Odinic qualities of speaking something into being and insisting on the right story are crucial counterweights to our hypermodernistic and overly representational times.What is a right story? What is a wrong story? Can you destroy the sacred by making it too seen? Too available? Join us as we explore these themes guided by the guardian of knowledge.RUNE HJARNØ RASMUSSEN LINKhttps://nordicanimism.com/PODCAST LINKS https://www.intheborderlands.com/ https://www.patreon.com/IntheBorderlands https://www.facebook.com/intheborderlands https://www.instagram.com/intheborderlands_podcast/ EMAIL contact@intheborderlands.com TORGRIM LINKS https://www.brittle.one/ https://www.facebook.com/kloverknekten https://www.instagram.com/kloverknekten/ MIKAEL LINKS https://smarturl.it/inanna https://www.facebook.com/mikael.oberg.performance.storyteller https://www.instagram.com/mikaelobergstoryteller/REFERENCESCandombléhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candombl%C3%A9Vodouhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haitian_VodouSanteríahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santer%C3%ADaOshoshihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OshosiUllrhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UllrYorubahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoruba_religionHávamálhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H%C3%A1vam%C3%A1lDonna Harawayhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donna_HarawayTyson Yunkaportahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Kb7EWX80FoRight Story, Wrong Story by Tyson Yunkaportahttps://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/199122606-right-story-wrong-storyAtlantishttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AtlantisGotlandhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GotlandThe Matrixhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_MatrixBlack Pantherhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Panther_(film)Gangs of New Yorkhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gangs_of_New_YorkDunehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dune_(franchise)Jötunnhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J%C3%B6tunnKalevalahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KalevalaRagnarökhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ragnar%C3%B6kRagnarok tv serieshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ragnarok_(TV_series)Sophie Strandhttps://sophiestrand.com/Wendigohttps://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wendigo

Before the Wendigo became every horror movie's favorite antlered skeleton boy, it was a real fear in real communities, and people kept ending up in actual courtrooms over it. We pulled four documented Wendigo encounters spanning almost 400 years, from a Jesuit missionary's letter in 1636 to a Wisconsin bow hunter who emailed a paranormal blog in 2019. Somewhere in the middle is a guy named Swift Runner who confessed to being possessed by one before they hanged him. Court records. Trial transcripts. Witness testimony. No anonymous Reddit posts, no creator fan-fic, and the cases get worse the closer you read them.If you're into Wendigo lore, Algonquian folklore, true paranormal encounters, cryptid deep dives, or the general genre of "North America has older monsters than the country itself," this one's for you. We cover the origin of the Wendigo legend, Wendigo psychosis as a documented phenomenon, the Swift Runner case, the Jack Fiddler trial, the Manitowoc County sighting, and one of the earliest written paranormal accounts on the continent. Headphones recommended. Daylight also recommended. Drop a comment if any of these happened in your backyard, because at this point we're collecting. New episodes weekly on Tall Tale Social Club, your home for true cryptid stories, paranormal history, and weirdos who can't leave well enough alone.TIME STAMPS:0:00 - Origins of the Wendigo / A Masterclass in Mispronunciations5:50 - INTRO THEME 7:15 - Is Marilyn Manson a Wendigo? (Probably, Yes) 13:10 - STORY: Swift Runner's Confession — Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, 187912:44 - Similar Community Hive Mentality to the Witch Trials? 21:10 - It Was Sylvester The Cat, Guy (The Intermission) 21:35 - STORY: The Trial of Jack Fiddler — Sandy Lake / Norway House, 190 31:10:37 - STORY: David W. — Nipissing Swamp, Wisconsin, 201934:05 - Nipissing Intermission BRB 40:10 - STORY: Paul Le Jeune's Letter — Quebec, 163650:05 - LISTENER STORY From Jessica54:55 - Top 5% Of Podcasts Worldwide = D-List Podcaster57:35 - Wendigo Sighting in Alaska's Seward Peninsula58:35 - Christian Derails Yet Another Outro59:30 - Goodbye________Become a Member at www.talltalesocialclub.com Shop Merch at www.talltalesocialclub.com/merch Follow us on Socials @talltalesocialclubFollow Mothy on X @heymothySubmit your story → mothy@talltalesocialclub.com

After a period of reflection and planning, Sasquatch Syndicate returns with some project updates and event plans.In this special update episode, Chuck and Vale discuss Listener Q&A and the future direction of Sasquatch Syndicate, including new productions, expanded investigations, archival restorations, and the long-term vision for the organization. Listeners will get an inside deep dive at upcoming content, changes behind the scenes, and how Sasquatch Syndicate plans to move the organization forward in the world of AI.Whether you've been with us since the beginning or you're discovering Sasquatch Syndicate for the first time, this episode offers a glimpse into what's ahead as we enter a new chapter of storytelling, research, and discovery.The journey continues. The search never ends.MERCHANDISE GIVEAWAY INFO Follow Sasquatch Syndicate for more Bigfoot, Sasquatch, cryptid, and paranormal content, and stay tuned for upcoming merchandise giveaways, special episodes, and archive restorations.BELIEVEVisit Sasquatch Syndicate: https://www.sasquatchsyndicate.com© Sasquatch Syndicate Inc. All Rights Reserved. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

He was trusted with life at its most fragile moments. He made house calls. He signed death certificates. And for decades, no one questioned the pattern. This video descends into the chilling case of Harold Shipman, often referred to as Dr. Death—a man who may be responsible for more deaths than any other serial killer in recorded history. Not through chaos or violence, but through routine. Through familiarity. Through trust. This is not just the story of a killer. It's the story of how systems fail quietly. We explore the dark psychology, hidden warning signs, and systemic blind spots that allowed Shipman to operate in plain sight for decades. How authority suppresses suspicion. How normalcy becomes camouflage. How death, when it comes gently and repeatedly, stops looking suspicious at all. Rather than focusing only on timelines and body counts, this episode examines the unsettling implications of the case: How many deaths were never questioned because they looked natural How paperwork can become a weapon How trust, once institutionalized, can be exploited without resistance This is a slow-burn descent into a horror that doesn't announce itself. There are no masks. No crime scenes. No dramatic chases. Only quiet rooms. Medical records. And a pattern no one wanted to see. Thank you for watching Roanoke Tales! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/RoanokeTalesPatreon Roanoke Gaming: https://www.youtube.com/@UCs8lYkna2S6DkcHO9o2008A Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roanokegaming/ Twitter: https://x.com/RoannokeGaming Thank you for watching Roanoke tales Wendigo illustration made by Tania Sanchez-Fortun. Here are the links! Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/tania_sanchezfortun_art/ Cara ; https://cara.app/tsanchezfortun Artstation : https://www.artstation.com/taniasanchezfortun Go and check out his work! We also explore the psychological dimensions of Shipman himself—not to explain or excuse, but to understand how someone so unremarkable could become so lethal. Was this about control? Godhood? Routine? Or something colder—something that thrived specifically because it blended in so well? Throughout the video, we treat this case as more than history. We approach it as a warning. A reminder that horror doesn't always look like fear. Sometimes it looks like reassurance. Sometimes it wears a white coat. This episode includes speculative analysis, psychological theory, and unresolved questions, presented not as answers—but as shadows cast by what we know. Because even now, there are deaths tied to Shipman that remain uncertain. And that uncertainty is part of the horror. If you enjoy dark lore, true crime examined through a psychological and existential lens, and stories that linger long after the screen goes dark—this is for you. Some monsters don't hide. They're invited inside. #TrueCrime #DarkLore #RoanokeTales

Join us in the Canadian north (ok east) where Wolverine and his buddy Bruce must contend with the myth... nay the reality... of the WENDIGO! (You all heard that in the 90's Arcade game voice right?)#xmen #xmenanimatedseries #xmenTAS #xmen97 #xmenevolution #wolverineandthexmen #marvel #disneyplus #marvelstudios #marvelanimation #marvelcomics #uncannyxmen #wolverine #storm #kittypryde #nightcrawler #cyclops #jeangrey #rogue #gambit #weaponx #emmafrostA PROUD PART OF THE SWEAR2POD NETWORKSupport the show

Jay and Mark are joined by Simon Appleton (@movie_moustache on Instagram) to discuss "Are You Sure?" the 32nd chapter of Deep Blue Sea. In this episode, they also talk about cooking with dynamite, bad acting eating, and moustaches in creature features. Enjoy!

What if one of the most disturbing cryptid encounters ever recorded wasn't just a hallucination—but something watching us from just beyond human understanding? The Smiling Man is one of the most chilling cryptid entities to ever surface online. First reported in the early 2000s, this strange humanoid figure is described as tall, unnaturally thin, moving with jerky mechanical motions, and wearing a frozen, inhuman smile. Witnesses claim the Smiling Man moves as if he is learning how to walk—like a creature trying to imitate human behavior but failing in subtle, horrifying ways. Thank you for watching Roanoke Tales! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/RoanokeTalesPatreon Roanoke Gaming: https://www.youtube.com/@UCs8lYkna2S6DkcHO9o2008A Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roanokegaming/ Twitter: https://x.com/RoannokeGaming Thank you for watching Roanoke tales Wendigo illustration made by Tania Sanchez-Fortun. Here are the links! Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/tania_sanchezfortun_art/ Cara ; https://cara.app/tsanchezfortun Artstation : https://www.artstation.com/taniasanchezfortun Go and check out his work! In this video, we dive deep into the lore, biological implications, and psychological terror behind the Smiling Man cryptid. Is it an interdimensional observer? A failed mimic organism? Or something far darker—an evolutionary offshoot that adapted to hide in plain sight? Reports describe the Smiling Man appearing late at night, watching from sidewalks, standing motionless outside homes, or pacing unnaturally while locking eyes with witnesses. Some claim it vanishes the moment attention is drawn to it, while others say it slowly approaches—never blinking, never speaking, just smiling. From a scientific and biological lens, the Smiling Man raises terrifying questions. Humans evolved facial expressions as social signals, but the Smiling Man's grin appears neurologically disconnected from emotion, suggesting a mimic species that evolved facial motor control without the emotional centers that normally govern them. This could imply a predator that uses social camouflage to lower a victim's threat perception—similar to how some animals fake behaviors to appear non-threatening before striking. The Smiling Man's reported jerky movements resemble motor dysfunction or incomplete neuromuscular development. If real, this could point to a creature whose nervous system is only partially adapted to Earth's gravity or physiology—possibly an off-world organism or interdimensional lifeform that does not fully interface with human muscle coordination. Psychologically, the Smiling Man taps into something primal. The human brain is wired to detect faces and emotional cues. When something looks human but behaves incorrectly, it triggers a deep uncanny valley response, activating the amygdala and fear centers of the brain. This makes encounters feel not just frightening—but fundamentally wrong. Could the Smiling Man be a parasite that studies human behavior, a biological drone sent to observe, or even a thoughtform created by collective fear? Some theorists suggest it may exist between states of matter or consciousness—only visible when certain conditions align. Whether cryptid, hallucination, or something far more disturbing, the Smiling Man remains one of the most haunting humanoid encounters ever documented. This video explores the science, speculation, and hidden biology behind the legend—so you can decide for yourself what's really watching us in the dark. #cryptid #smilingman #roanoketales

El Wendigo es una fuerza cósmica y colosal que personifica la crueldad y la inmensidad de la naturaleza salvaje del norte. Más que devorar el cuerpo, esta entidad, asociada al rugido del viento, a un aroma a bosque ancestral y a una velocidad sobrehumana que calcina los pies de sus víctimas, devora la cordura, despojando al ser humano de su mente y su humanidad para transformarlo en un cascarón vacío y asilvestrado. Y Algernon Blackwood lo insufló de vida en sus páginas. Para comprar mi último libro, Señora de los Caídos: https://www.amazon.es/Se%C3%B1ora-los-ca%C3%ADdos-Precuela-Atlas-ebook/dp/B0G3RTLK82 ¿Estás buscando un taller de terror verdadero? ÚNETE a la Academia Oscura: https://alvaroaparicio.net/taller-literario/ Cinco años metiéndole hachazos a nuestros protagonistas 🕶 ☄️ Y si este programa te ha gustado: comenta, dale a me gusta, compártelo. Ayúdanos a llegar a más gente ☄️ APÓYANOS EN: ☄ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/vuelodelcometa ☄ iVoox: https://www.ivoox.com/support/1049191 ☄ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vuelodelcometa TELEGRAM: ☄ Telegram (canal de difusión): https://t.me/canalvuelodelcometa ☄ Telegram (chat grupal): https://t.me/vuelodelcometacomunidad REDES SOCIALES: ☄ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vuelodelcometa ☄ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Vuelodelcometa ☄ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/vuelodelcometa.bsky.social ☄ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@vuelodelcometa ☄ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Vuelodelcometa WEB: ☄ Web: alvaroaparicio.net Y si quieres contactar con nosotros para una promoción, no dudes en ponerte en contacto a través de: vuelodelcometapodcast@gmail.com Si quieres apoyar este y otros proyectos relacionados, puedes acudir a https://www.patreon.com/vuelodelcometa o a través del sistema de mecenazgo en iVoox. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

"Calvex ist ein dunkler Ort und wenn man ohne ein Zuhause ist, noch viel mehr. Unsere Helden deckten eine seltsame Operation auf, die Obdachlose indoktriniert, um wer weiß was damit zu tun. Neben der Tatsache, dass Gravitrons gute Bekannte Chem mit in der Sache steckt, gab es auch ein brutales Gefecht mit dem Iron Jester und Gravitron selbst wurde psychologisch manipuliert. Doch daneben überschattet eine weitere Gefahr die Stadt. Eine geheime Gilde aus Magiern scheint Calvex im Visier zu haben und die Kaiserin scheint involviert. Bevor die Helden sich jedoch um derart große Probleme kümmern können, lösen sie zunächst eine Geiselsituation auf der Calvex-Bridge, welche in einer Katastrophe enden könnte. Heute dabei sind Alter Ego (gespielt von Alex), Nizoni Hill, Wendigo (gespielt von Lydorf), Gravitron (gespielt von Manu) und Vortex (gespielt von Daniel). --- Regelsystem: Stalwart (Black Hack) Podcast | Rollenspielpodcast (neomancerrpg.wixsite.com) https://www.patreon.com/1W3Rollenspieler Music by: Tabletop Audio - Ambiences and Music for Tabletop Role Playing Games Intro Music by: Dawn Of Legends - Epic Trailer Orchestra; ShadowsAndEchoes Cover by Gemini

Welcome back everyone to the channel for some truly chilling narrations. Tonight, we're diving into two deep woods horror stories that will make you think twice about your next getaway. These scary true stories include a terrifying cabin horror story and an Airbnb horror stories from hell, literally. Prepare for a night of unsettling encounters and creepy stories that will keep you on edge.

In November of 2002, 23-year-old Todd Sees vanished under circumstances so strange that even law enforcement struggled to explain what happened. What began as a routine visit to a remote cabin in Pennsylvania's rugged wilderness quickly spiraled into one of the most unsettling disappearance cases in modern American history. No signs of a struggle. No clear cause of death. And a body found in a location that should have been impossible given the timeline. In this episode of Roanoke Tales, we examine the Todd Sees disappearance from every angle — environmental, physiological, psychological, and speculative. Todd left his truck to retrieve items from a nearby cabin and was never seen alive again. When his body was eventually discovered months later, it was found uphill, miles away, in freezing terrain, with no footwear and no clear explanation for how he got there. Even more disturbing, search dogs and thermal scans had previously cleared the area. So what happened? We'll break down the official explanations and why many find them deeply unsatisfying. From paradoxical undressing and hypothermia-induced confusion, to terrain-based exhaustion models and exposure timelines, we'll look at whether biology alone can explain Todd's final movements. We'll also analyze how long a human body can realistically function under extreme cold, dehydration, and stress — and whether Todd's physiology supports the conclusions drawn. Thank you for watching Roanoke Tales! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/RoanokeTalesPatreon Roanoke Gaming: https://www.youtube.com/@UCs8lYkna2S6DkcHO9o2008A Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roanokegaming/ Twitter: https://x.com/RoannokeGaming Thank you for watching Roanoke tales Wendigo illustration made by Tania Sanchez-Fortun. Here are the links! Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/tania_sanchezfortun_art/ Cara ; https://cara.app/tsanchezfortun Artstation : https://www.artstation.com/taniasanchezfortun Go and check out his work! Todd's disappearance has long been associated with high-strangeness phenomena, including reports of strange lights, missing time, and unexplained activity in the region. The area itself sits within a corridor known for unusual disappearances, environmental anomalies, and long-standing folklore. Could this be coincidence — or something more? This video explores speculative possibilities, including altered mental states, disorientation caused by environmental factors, and why some believe Todd's body may not have been there the entire time. We'll discuss search-and-rescue limitations, human perception under stress, and how certain cases defy traditional logic. Whether you believe this was a tragic accident, a biological failure under extreme conditions, or something that doesn't neatly fit into known explanations, the Todd Sees case remains deeply unsettling. The evidence leaves us with more questions than answers — and that's exactly why this story refuses to fade. If you're interested in unexplained disappearances, missing persons cases, environmental mysteries, and speculative analysis, this is one story you won't want to miss. #UnsolvedMystery #Missing411 #RoanokeTales

Hidden beneath the frozen wilderness of Alaska lies one of the most unsettling and least understood anomalies ever reported: the Dark Pyramid of Alaska. Allegedly buried deep underground near Mount McKinley (Denali), this massive, pyramid-shaped structure has been described by whistleblowers, former military personnel, and researchers as larger than the Great Pyramid of Giza—and potentially far older. But what is it doing there, and more importantly… who built it? In this episode of Roanoke Tales, we dive into the origins, theories, and suppressed history surrounding the Dark Pyramid. From declassified military radar anomalies to strange electromagnetic disturbances in the region, Alaska has long been a hotspot for unexplained activity. Some claim the structure emits a powerful energy signature capable of interfering with aircraft instruments, navigation systems, and even human cognition. Others believe it functions as a signal amplifier, energy generator, or containment structure—possibly of non-human origin. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/RoanokeTalesPatreon Roanoke Gaming: https://www.youtube.com/@UCs8lYkna2S6DkcHO9o2008A Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roanokegaming/ Twitter: https://x.com/RoannokeGaming Thank you for watching Roanoke tales Wendigo illustration made by Tania Sanchez-Fortun. Here are the links! Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/tania_sanchezfortun_art/ Cara ; https://cara.app/tsanchezfortun Artstation : https://www.artstation.com/taniasanchezfortun Go and check out his work! We'll explore the geological impossibility of a perfect pyramid forming naturally beneath solid bedrock, as well as the engineering challenges such a structure would pose even to modern technology. Could this be evidence of an advanced ancient civilization, a remnant of a lost pre-Ice Age culture, or something far more disturbing? Some theories connect the Dark Pyramid to global ley lines, Antarctica's hidden structures, and similar underground anomalies detected via satellite and ground-penetrating radar. From a scientific perspective, we'll examine how massive subterranean structures could influence magnetic fields, seismic readings, and neurological responses in humans. Reports of disorientation, missing time, and abnormal animal behavior near the region raise questions about whether the pyramid is dormant—or still active. Is it a machine? A beacon? Or a relic meant to stay buried? This video blends forbidden archaeology, speculative science, military secrecy, and cosmic horror, connecting Alaska's Dark Pyramid to a broader pattern of hidden structures scattered across the planet. As always, we separate what can be reasonably inferred from what remains firmly in the realm of theory—letting you decide where the truth may lie. If ancient technology was real… If history is incomplete… Then the Dark Pyramid of Alaska may be one of the most important discoveries humanity was never meant to find. #AncientMysteries #ForbiddenArchaeology #RoanokeTales

In this episode, Matt sits down with director Bruce Wemple to break down his new haunted-house horror CAPTURE (2026), out now on VOD from Uncork'd Entertainment. They dig into the on-set glitch that inspired the film, the year-long hunt for a 1995 Sony mini-DV camcorder, and the early-2000s J-horror DNA buried in every frame.FILM DISCUSSED:Capture (2026), directed by Bruce Wemple, starring Kaitlyn Lunardi, Cedric Gegel, and Chris Cimperman. A lifelong orphan inherits her parents' abandoned house and finds a cursed camcorder and a box of mini-DV tapes hiding the gruesome truth about her family's past.CRAFT & GEAR COVERED:Outline-first writing process, locking down the perfect upstate New York location, casting Kaitlyn Lunardi in dual roles, run-and-gun shooting at the empty train station, the cursed 1995 Sony camcorder (and burning it at wrap), Red Komodo at full-frame 6K with the Metabones speed booster, DZO Vespid primes, Canon FD vintage glass, Aperture 300D/600D lighting, Quasar tubes, killing the exposition scene in the editINFLUENCES & COMPARISONS:Sinister, The Ring, Dark Water, Pulse, The Beyond, The Blair Witch Project, The Conjuring, The Innocents, The Haunting (1963), The Woman in Black (2012), 13 Ghosts, Annabelle: Creation, Evil Dead 2, Halloween, PsychoBRUCE WEMPLE'S OTHER FILMS:Lake Artifact, Monstrous, Wendigo, Dawn of the Beast, The Hangman, The North Witch, The RetreatWATCH CAPTURE (2026):- Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Capture-Bruce-Wemple/dp/B0GK9TK1X2- Apple TV: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/capture/umc.cmc.659i765lhv23nzk4hvb804v3t- Roku: https://www.roku.com/whats-on/movies/capture?id=7271e4325a9512d7706b31940099b03bDistributed by Uncork'd Entertainment.Follow Bruce Wemple: https://www.instagram.com/brucewemple/SHOW OVERVIEW:Website: thescarymovieproject.comGet your horror movie fix with filmmaker and horror junkie Matt Lolich, as he reviews and deep dives into horror movies and other spooky topics!Now with spoilerier spoilers!https://youtu.be/GfyYEcCNVX4

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Hell yeah, it is the return of FINAL ISSUE BLUES here under the Worst Collection Ever umbrella of media offerings. FINAL ISSUE BLUES is a segment were we talk about the last issue of a comic book series.This time out, we will discuss the end of Marvel's BLAZE [vol 1] (1994-1995) ending with issue #12 in July 1995.Blaze — as in Johnny Blaze — is best known as (technically) the second Ghost Rider. He's wrapping up his (to date) only solo series effort kicking it with the Punisher to fight off a north New Jersey vampire motorcycle club in a graveyard. Also, Wendigo shows up, an invisible man swings a mystical sword, there's some dork named Jesse Pinto hanging around and there is a bunch of fun stuff written on the tombstones.Promo: CHECKERED PAST (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/checkered-past/id1350233450)Continue the conversation with Shawn and Jen on Twitter / BlueSky / Threads via @angryheroshawn and @JenStansfield and email the show at worstcollectionever@gmail.comAlso, get hip to all of our episodes on YouTube in its own playlist! https://bit.ly/WorstCollectionEverYTDownload the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever you get your favorite shows. Please rate, review, subscribe and tell a friend! Please rate, review, subscribe and tell a friend!

In this episode, Jason's pick takes us back in time to the 70s and over to Spain for a challenging little flick directed by Narciso Ibáñez Serrador. Join us as we question its use of mondo movie elements and ultimately tackle the titular question posed by Who Can Kill a Child? from 1976. But before all that, Jason dishes on a delightful piece of regional filmmaking, and Dustin goes on a J-Horror bender with some newer flicks. And so much more! Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast Network (www.thepfpn.com) What We've Been Watching: -Jason: Killing Faith (2025) & Frostbiter: Wrath of the Wendigo (1995) -Dustin: Exit 8 (2025) & About a Place in the Kinki Region (2025) Show Notes: -Who Can Kill a Child? Trailer -Go check out all the other fine shows on the Prescribed Films Podcast Network -Related Series: The Traitors -Related Film: El Topo -Related Film: Bone Tomahawk -Related Film: Brimstone -Related Film: Middle Man -Related Film: The Evil Dead -Related Film: Winterbeast -Related Film: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie -Related Game: Exit 8  -Related Film: Skinamarink -Related Film: Backrooms -Related Film: Iron Lung -Related Topic: Markiplier -Related Film: Noroi: The Curse -Related Film: Occult -Related Film: Welcome to the Occult Forest -Related Films: Senritsu Kaiki Series -Related Film: 30 Days of Night -Related Topic: Mondo Movie -Related Film: Faces of Death -Related Film: Traces of Death -Related Film: La Dolce Vita -Related Topic: Federico Fellini -Related Film: Trilogy of Terror -Related Film: The House That Screamed -Related Film: The Birds -Related Film: Come Out and Play -Related Film: The Children of the Corn -Related Film: House of Wax (2005) -Related Film: Seance -Related Film: Cure -Related Film: Pulse -Related Film: Wife of a Spy -Related Film: Sweet Home -Related Film: Melancholie der Engel -Related Series: Tales From the Crypt -Related Topic: Shudder Next Time: Creepy (2016)

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Tune in to this wild episode of The Other Side of Midnight with Walter Sterling, where the "midnight misfits" gather to unload whatever everyday worries are keeping them awake! This episode seamlessly blends the paranormal with the painfully practical. First, special guest Dave Scott drops by to discuss his upcoming expedition into the Canadian wilderness to hunt for Sasquatches, UFOs, and terrifying skinwalkers. Back down on Earth, Walter and his callers tackle the real horrors of daily life: battling sneaky dealership mechanics over Kia car warranties, the impossible housing market for young people, the absolute agony of 8:00 AM leaf blowers, and the struggle with men's mental health and vulnerability.Plus, enjoy a hilarious roundup of bizarre "Florida Stories" featuring Red Lobster heists and a potbelly pig in a squad car, a caller's debate over whether UFOs are demonic or angelic, and a touching, beautiful reflection on the unique joys of raising an autistic child. Whether you're fighting a check engine light or hiding from a Wendigo, this episode has something for every night owl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Video: https://youtu.be/ypOQo6KSVVE?si=NFk68N6G6E3GgNke Ever want to reach out to us? Send us an email and let us know how we are doing. Reach out to adamandeddiedumbshow@gmail.com and maybe you'll be part of the show! Also check us out on facebook, tiktok, and youtube! Just search Adam and Eddie Dumbshow! This Week, the gang celebrates 4000 downloads of the podcast! WOOOO! Eddie & Sigourney are dressed for the party, or maybe they're ready for the first Penguins Playoff game. Adam also gives us reviews for a few movies he's seen. Eddie has surprisingly not seen any of them. Adam and Eddie are getting excited for the upcoming AmonKlok concert. They also find out a little bit about the opening act, Castle Rat. And we end the show with a little Appalachian Cryptid talk of Wendigos. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

In the remote Canadian wilderness, an ill-fated hunting trip turns into a nightmare when one of the guides vanishes into the night, leaving behind only his screams of burning feet and a trail of something far more terrifying than any beast of the forest.FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: “The Wendigo” is a novella written by Algernon Blackwood. It was originally published in the 1910 collection “The Lost Valley and Other Stories” which I've placed a link to in the show notes. The story involves a hunting party that gets separated in the Canadian wilderness in search for moose. One of the party members is abducted by the legendary Wendigo. Fellow author Robert Aickman once said of the story, it's "...one of the (possibly) six great masterpieces in the field". Here's hoping you agree with him.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding00:02:15.563 = Show Open00:04:17.046 = A Brief Look At The Author00:07:16.864 = The Wendigo, Part 1 ***00:22:35.406 = The Wendigo, Part 2 ***00:48:02.466 = The Wendigo, Part 3 ***01:08:43.646 = The Wendigo, Part 4 ***01:32:56.432 = The Wendigo, Part 5 ***01:53:58.350 = The Wendigo, Part 6 ***02:00:27.263 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakLISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other apps. Get the full list of options here: https://pod.link/1078714736*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*SOURCES and RESOURCES:“The Wendigo” by Algernon Blackwood: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/n8bff63y(Over time links 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.)WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: April 09, 2020EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/TheWendigo

The Lake Bodom murders remain one of the most chilling unsolved cases in true crime and horror history — a peaceful Finnish lakeside campsite turned into a nightmare of blood, mystery, and unanswered questions. In this video, we dive deep into the horrifying events of June 5, 1960, when four teenagers camping by Lake Bodom were attacked by an unknown assailant… and only one survived. Who — or what — stalked the shores of this quiet lake in the early morning hours? And why did the killer leave such a bizarre crime scene behind? Today we break down the events minute-by-minute, explore police reports, examine forensic evidence, and look at theories ranging from a jealous lover to an escaped convict… all the way to the unsettling possibility that the murderer was someone the victims trusted. But this isn't just a recounting — we're going Roanoke-style: ► Behavior analysis and psychology of the killer ► Biological breakdown of injuries and forensic clues ► Speculation on motive, crime-scene anomalies, & mysterious survivor behavior ► Witness contradictions and eerie silence of the surrounding area ► Historical investigation failures + modern DNA attempts This case feels almost designed to never be solved — contradictory eyewitness accounts, destroyed evidence, and a survivor whose story has shifted over time. Even decades later, investigators still debate whether the killer was a human predator… or something darker hiding in the forest that morning. If you enjoy true crime mixed with forensic science, survival analysis, and deep-dive storytelling, this breakdown will take you right into the heart of one of Europe's most terrifying mysteries — where nature meets horror, and silence hides the truth. Was this an intimate crime of passion, a thrill kill, or the work of someone who simply vanished back into the woods… never to be seen again? Let's break down the evidence, the suspects, and the chilling theories that still haunt Lake Bodom to this day. Thank you for watching Roanoke Tales! Wendigo illustration made by Tania Sanchez-Fortun. Here are the links! Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/tania_sanchezfortun_art/ Cara ; https://cara.app/tsanchezfortun Artstation : https://www.artstation.com/taniasanchezfortun Go and check out his work! Like, subscribe, and let's explore the truth together—because in cases like these, the horror isn't always supernatural. Sometimes, the monster is real. #TrueCrime #LakeBodom #UnsolvedMystery

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What if Brazil had its very own Roswell? In this deep-dive, we're taking on the Varginha Incident—the legendary 1996 UFO case that shook Brazil and the world with claims of extraterrestrial life, government cover-ups, and terrifying creature sightings. Eyewitnesses reported strange beings with red eyes, oily skin, and inhuman movements roaming the streets of Varginha, a small city in Minas Gerais. Soldiers and police were allegedly dispatched, strange craft were spotted in the skies, and the aftermath left many asking: was this a true alien encounter, or a case of mass hysteria mixed with military secrecy? In true Roanoke Gaming fashion, this video goes beyond surface-level storytelling. We'll break down the biology of the alleged creatures, exploring what adaptations could explain their alien physiology—from their reported sulfuric odor, to their crouched posture, to their shining eyes that seemed almost adapted to low-light environments. Could these beings have been extraterrestrial organisms surviving in Earth's atmosphere, or something else entirely? We'll connect these accounts with known science, speculative xenobiology, and even comparisons to famous depictions in film and animation, from The X-Files to District 9 to Neon Genesis Evangelion. But the lore doesn't stop there. The Varginha case spawned decades of conspiracy theories, whispers of military autopsies, hidden bodies, and government denials eerily similar to Roswell. We'll discuss the mythology surrounding UFO encounters in Latin America, how cultural beliefs shaped the story, and why the case continues to inspire documentaries, books, and animated adaptations to this day. Was this an actual alien visitation, a top-secret military mishap, or something stranger—an intersection of science, culture, and human imagination? Expect speculation, discussion, and connected ideas that link Varginha to broader UFO lore, alien abduction cases, and cryptid-like encounters across the globe. Whether you're into film analysis, speculative biology, or mysterious real-world events, this video brings it all together in a way only Roanoke Gaming can—combining science, lore, and storytelling into one captivating exploration. Join me as we piece together witness reports, official denials, and biological speculation to answer one question: did something truly otherworldly land in Brazil in 1996, or is this just another chapter in humanity's obsession with the unknown? Get ready, because this is not just another UFO story—this is the Varginha Incident, explained, dissected, and connected to science and pop culture like never before. Thank you for watching Roanoke Tales! Wendigo illustration made by Tania Sanchez-Fortun. Here are the links! Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/tania_sanchezfortun_art/ Cara ; https://cara.app/tsanchezfortun Artstation : https://www.artstation.com/taniasanchezfortun Go and check out his work! #AlienLore #UFOIncident #ScienceExplained

Caleb returns for the third entry in his series looking at the books he read in 2025! Many more books are covered in this one, but this is not the end of his series as one more entry will be needed to close out the series. What will think of this set of books? Find out now!   Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com   Books Included on this list: 1. Web (1979) [John Wyndham] 2. The Crysalids (1955) [John Wyndham] 3. The Andromeda Strain (1969) [Michael Crichton] 4. Alien: Sea of Sorrows (2014) [James A. Moore] 5. The Wendigo (1910) [Algernon Blackwood] 6. Mean Spirited (2024) [Nick Roberts] 7. Eaters of the Dead (1976) [Michael Crichton] 8. The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein (2015) [Kiersten White] 9. The Cavern (2019) [Alister Hodge] 10. Inferno (1321) [Dante Alighieri] 11. Domain (2001) [Steve Alten] 11. Jaws the Revenge (1987) [Hank Searls] 12. Alien: River of Pain (2014) [Christopher Golden] 13. Alien vs. Predator: Prey (1994) [Steve and Stephani Perry] 14. The Deep (1976) [Peter Benchly] 15. The Dark Crystal (1982) [A. C. H. Smith] 16. We Love you, Bunny (2015) [Mona Awad] 17. Vostok (2014) [Steve Alten] 18. Predator: Incursion (2015) [Tim Lebbon] 19. Watership Down (1972) [Richard Adams]

In this episode we'll be joined by author Lilse Asalt to discuss to closely related topics: possession and an evil spirit known as the wendigo. You can find Lilse's books at https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CH5HBTPX Visit Lilse's Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@lilseasalt  

Jim welcomes Jason Offutt to explore the fascinating world of cryptids through his book Chasing North American Monsters. From Bigfoot to lesser-known legends like the El Duende and the terrifying Wendigo, Jason shares stories that stretch across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and beyond. The conversation digs into the surprising similarities between global folklore, including “little people” legends that appear in cultures separated by oceans and centuries. Jason also makes a compelling case that some of these tales may be rooted in real discoveries, pointing to examples where science once dismissed legends that later proved true. Along the way, Jim and Jason highlight some truly bizarre and memorable creatures, including three-toed “Bigfoot-like” beasts that may connect to ancient ground sloths, the infamous Chupacabra, and even a 75-foot “Sharktopus” lurking in Caribbean lore. They also tackle the big question: are these creatures flesh and blood, or something more supernatural? With a mix of skepticism, curiosity, and plenty of wild stories, this episode is a deep dive into the strange creatures that might be hiding in plain sight and why the mystery is far from solved. You can find Jason's book at Amazon: https://amzn.to/4lYRY97 Thanks Jason! VIRTUAL CAMPFIRE GROUPJoin our FREE online community at ⁠https://virtualcampfiregroup.com⁠ YOUTUBE CHANNELBe sure to subscribe to Jim's YouTube channel at: ⁠https://youtube.com/jimharold⁠  JOIN JIM'S SPOOKY STUDIO PLUS CLUBYou can get access to Jim's entire back catalog of Campfire and a TON of exclusive content with the Spooky Studio Plus Club. Go to https://⁠jimharold.com/plus⁠ and signup to support the show and get access to our MASSIVE library of content! MERCHGo to ⁠https://jimharold.com/merch⁠ to get your Jim Harold T's, sweatshirts, mugs, hats and more!  BOOKSGet all SIX of Jim's Campfire books here: https://jimharold.com/campfirebooks/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when a centuries-old legend collides with modern firepower? In 1988, American soldiers stationed at an airbase in Germany came face-to-face with something that should not exist: the Morbach Monster. A creature said to be born of blood, curses, and folklore, yet somehow witnessed by trained men with weapons — and even their firepower couldn't bring it down. Was it a werewolf? A spirit bound to the land? Or a terrifying case of mass hysteria fueled by old European myths? In this video, we'll dive into the full story of the Morbach Monster — from the chilling legend of the soldier cursed to roam as a wolf after his death, to the reported encounter by U.S. servicemen who swore they saw the beast running across the perimeter fence. We'll piece together what soldiers claimed, how the base reacted, and why local folklore insists the monster can never be destroyed. Even modern hunters, trackers, and weapons failed to stop it. And the question remains: was this truly a werewolf, or something darker? We'll also explore how the Morbach Monster fits into the larger tradition of European werewolf myths, from Germanic folklore to cinematic depictions that shaped how we see werewolves on the big screen today. This isn't just about a single sighting — it's about the crossroad between folklore, film, and fear, where history and horror blend together. As always, we'll speculate on the biological possibilities of a creature like this. Could a disease, genetic mutation, or unknown predator account for the eyewitness accounts? Or is this one of those rare moments where ancient superstition and modern military collide to remind us that we don't know everything lurking in the dark? Whether you're fascinated by creature lore, military mysteries, or just love a good horror story that makes you look twice into the woods, this is one legend you don't want to miss. Grab your flashlight, check the fence line, and get ready for a chilling breakdown of one of Germany's most enduring cryptid tales. If you love folklore, horror movies, animation, and cryptid legends, make sure you stick around — because this one has everything: a real sighting, an unstoppable monster, and soldiers who could not explain what they saw. Click play, and let's explore why the Morbach Monster continues to terrify to this day. Thank you for watching Roanoke Tales! Wendigo illustration made by Tania Sanchez-Fortun. Here are the links! Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/tania_sanchezfortun_art/ Cara ; https://cara.app/tsanchezfortun Artstation : https://www.artstation.com/taniasanchezfortun Go and check out his work! #Werewolf #Folklore #Horror

Wes is once again joined in the shed by our returning champion, philosopher, historian, and nearly refined gentleman, Joshau B. Teasley Jr. III. Together, the guys break down the matchups in this year's March Madness edition of the In the Shed with Wes Tournament of the Weird. Bigfoot took home the crown last year, who do the guys see coming out on top in this year's tournament?

Several hours of wendigo stories, sightings, and encounters to keep you a little less hungry for more (for now). For more scary story narrations from me, listen to my other podcast Tales from the Break Room - https://pod.link/1621075170 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AVISO: Los episodios cuentan con anuncios (Colocados estratégicamente) que son parte fundamental para que este proyecto siga en pie. En esta ocasión nos reunen 3 relatos del mítico y aterrador ser conocido como Wendigo. Espero disfruten los relatos tanto como yo lo hago trayéndolos para ustedes. ¿Tienes una experiencia paranormal? Envíala a: Vocesdelabismo@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey Spooksters! Continuing on with our theme of creepy encounters in national parks, today's story is titled We Found a Survivor in the Forest. He Says the Wendigo Let Him Go. Do you want AD FREE episodes published a day EARLY? Join the Spookster Fam at www.patreon.com/3spookedgirls  Check out our latest episode on our second show, Social Seance Society! We are available on all podcast platforms and on YouTube. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more. Join our book club, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spookster Literary Society⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Check out the following link for our socials, Patreon, YouTube channel, & more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/3spookedgirls⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Do you have a true crime story or paranormal encounter you'd like to share? Please send us an email over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3spookedgirls@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sarah Hester Ross⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for our intro music! Thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Edward October⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for our content warning! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Deep in the heart of Atchison, Kansas—where shadows fall a little too long and the wind carries voices not its own—stands the infamous Sallie House, a place where legends were carved into the plaster with unseen hands, and the past never learned how to die. They say it began with a little girl named Sallie, a child who never left. In the old doctor's house, where she took her last breath under the knife, pain seeped into the walls like rot in the bones. But what if the story you've heard is only the surface of something darker? Much like the cursed fates in the Roanoke Colony, those who dared enter the Sallie House felt themselves slowly erased. Paranormal investigators, skeptics turned believers, even hardened ghost hunters have fled in fear, marked with scratches, burns, and whispers that clawed at their sanity. The air smells of copper and sorrow. Toys move on their own. Doors slam without cause. The house does not want you there—it needs you to know it's alive. Was Sallie a ghost… or something far older wearing the face of innocence? The Sallie House has become one of the most terrifying and searchable haunted locations in the U.S., drawing thousands of thrill-seekers, paranormal experts, and curious minds each year. But don't let the daylight fool you. What hides in that house waits for the silence, waits for you to ask its name… and hopes you're alone when you do. Dare to uncover the truth before your time runs out. #SallieHouseHaunting #ParanormalKansas #TrueAmericanHorror Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/RoanokeTalesPatreon Thank you for watching Roanoke Tales! Wendigo illustration made by Tania Sanchez-Fortun. Here are the links! Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/tania_sanchezfortun_art/ Cara ; https://cara.app/tsanchezfortun Artstation : https://www.artstation.com/taniasanchezfortun Go and check out his work!

Jo and Charlotte turn their attention to Nobel Laureate Kenzaburo Oe's mindblowing A Personal Matter and Troubled Lands: Stories of Mexico and Cuba, a collection translated by Langston Hughes, before they're joined by Gothic-literature-loving writer-of-all-modes Nicholas Russell, who puts the spotlight on Algernon Blackwood's unsettling preoccupation with mysterious forces in the natural world. Nicholas Russell is a writer and critic from Las Vegas. His work has been featured in McSweeney's, The Baffler, Conjunctions, The Nation, and Orion, among other publications. He's a long-time bookseller, a contributing writer at Defector, and managing editor at Still Alive magazine. His debut novel Observer will be published by Ecco at HarperCollins on September 15th. Please consider supporting our work on Patreon, where you can access additional materials and send us your guest and book coverage requests! Books discussed on all seasons of the podcast are aggregated here on Bookshop. Questions and comments can be directed to readingwriterspod at gmail dot com. Outro music by Marty Sulkow and Joe Valle.Charlotte Shane's most recent book is An Honest Woman. Her essay newsletter, Meant For You, can be subscribed to or read online for free, and her social media handle is @charoshane.  Jo Livingstone is a writer who teaches at Pratt Institute. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

One of the best jockeys of his generation and a multiple Grade 1 winner, Aidan Coleman joins Emmet Kennedy and Adam Mills to preview the key novice races at the 2026 Cheltenham Festival. The focus begins with a highly competitive running of the Arkle Novice Chase, where Lulamba, Kopek Des Bordes, Romeo Coolio, Kargese, Irish Panther and Steel Ally are set to clash. Aidan reveals the horse he would most like to ride and gives his insight into how the race may unfold. Attention then turns to the Brown Advisory Novices' Chase, with a strong field including Final Demand, Kaid d'Authie, The Big Westerner, Wendigo, Western Fold, Kitzbuhel, Oscars Brother and Sixmilebridge. The team assess the leading contenders and put forward a 16/1 betting angle in the 3m1f contest. The discussion then shifts to the novice hurdlers, with leading contenders Old Park Star, Mighty Park, El Cairos, Mydaddypaddy, Idaho Sun and Sober Glory analysed in detail, before a deep dive into the Turners Novice Hurdle featuring No Drama This End, Skylight Hustle, Talk The Talk, Act Of Innocence and others.

Today's opening terrifying tale of horror is titled ‘The Thing from The Forest Changed My Life for The Better', a phenomenal story by Deacon Clarke, shared directly with me via my sub-reddit and read here with the author's express permission. u/DeaconClarke/ Today's next fantastical tale of chilling terror is ‘In the Dead of Winter', an original work by The Tango Bravo, again kindly shared directly with me for the express purpose of having me exclusively narrate it here for you all. u/TheTangoBravo/ Our third campfire story is ''The Coldest Day'' by Krys Rudderham, told with the express permission of the author via the Creepypasta website. http://www.creepypasta.com/the-coldest-day/ Tonight's penultimate terrifying tale of horror is all three parts of the epic ‘Exile Tales: The Wendigo Interview', an original story by Exile Saint 180, kindly shared directly with me via my subreddit for the express purpose of having me narrate it here for you all.u/exilesaint180/ Tonight's final mesmerizing tale of terror is ‘Wendigo Nation: Clementine's Folly ', a wonderful story by BearLair64, once more kindly shared directly with me via my sub-reddit and narrated here for you all with the author's express permission: u/BearLair64/

It's been a cold season, and the Wendigo is the master monster of winter. So Is the Wendigo just a legend, or something far darker?On this Talking Strange, host Aaron Sagers interviews researcher and author Chad Lewis about Wendigo Lore: Monsters, Myths, and Madness, co-written with Kevin Lee Nelson.For centuries, Indigenous communities in Canada and the northern United States have told stories of the Wendigo, a cannibalistic spirit or monster associated with winter, starvation, and possession. Lewis discusses traditional Native American lore, historical accounts of alleged Wendigo cases, and even modern stories of so-called Wendigo hunters.The conversation also explores how the Wendigo has transformed into an internet-era phenomenon, often linked with Skinwalker stories on TikTok and social media.What happens when ancient folklore collides with viral fear? Have you encountered a Wendigo? _______________________________________________________________ The Talking Strange Show with Aaron Sagers is a weekly paranormal pop culture show featuring celebrity and author interviews, as well as experts in all things strange and unexplained. Talking Strange is a creation of Aaron Sagers with production help from Michael Ahr. Host Aaron Sagers is a paranormal TV host and journalist who appears as host of 28 Days Haunted on Netflix, and on Paranormal Caught On Camera on Travel Channel, Discovery+, and MAX streaming service. If you like Talking Strange, please subscribe, leave a nice review, and share with your friends. The Talking Strange Paranormal Show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and wherever you check out spooky content. Connect with the show community on Facebook as well. Email us with episode ideas, guest suggestions, and spooky stories: Contact@TalkingStrange.com Follow Host Aaron Sagers: Twitter/X Blue Sky Instagram Facebook TikTok Patreon (For Q&As, livestreams, cocktail classes, and movie watches) Until Next Time: Be Kind. Stay Spooky. Keep It Weird. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jo and Charlotte turn their attention to Nobel Laureate Kenzaburo Oe's mindblowing A Personal Matter and Troubled Lands: Stories of Mexico and Cuba, a collection translated by Langston Hughes, before they're joined by Gothic-literature-loving writer-of-all-modes Nicholas Russell, who puts the spotlight on Algernon Blackwood's unsettling preoccupation with mysterious forces in the natural world. Nicholas Russell is a writer and critic from Las Vegas. His work has been featured inMcSweeney's, The Baffler, Conjunctions, The Nation, and Orion, among other publications. He's a long time bookseller, a contributing writer at Defector, and managing editor at Still Alive magazine. His debut novel Observer will be published by Ecco at HarperCollins on September 15th. Please consider supporting our work on Patreon, where you can access additional materials and send us your guest and book coverage requests! Books discussed on all seasons of the podcast are aggregated here on Bookshop. Questions and comments can be directed to readingwriterspod at gmail dot com. Outro music by Marty Sulkow and Joe Valle.Charlotte Shane's most recent book is An Honest Woman. Her essay newsletter, Meant For You, can be subscribed to or read online for free, and her social media handle is @charoshane. Jo Livingstone is a writer who teaches at Pratt Institute. To support the show, navigate to https://www.patreon.com/ReadingWriters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if there really was a gateway to Hell hiding in the forests of Europe? Welcome to Houska Castle, one of the creepiest and most mysterious fortresses in the world. Built in the Czech Republic during the 13th century, this castle is shrouded in chilling lore, paranormal legends, and true crime-style horror stories that have fascinated believers and skeptics alike for centuries. In this video, we're diving headfirst into the dark history of Houska Castle, unraveling why so many believe it was constructed to seal off a bottomless pit crawling with demons. You'll hear about prisoners lowered into the hole who emerged broken and insane, occult rituals tied to the site, and the eerie lack of defensive purpose in its design. Was this castle really built to keep invaders out—or to keep something far more sinister locked inside? Expect a full mix of creepy storytelling, speculative discussion, and science-driven breakdowns. We'll connect the castle's haunting legends to horror films, paranormal psychology, and the cultural obsession with Hell gates, haunted castles, and cursed places. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/RoanokeTalesPatreon Thank you for watching Roanoke Tales! Wendigo illustration made by Tania Sanchez-Fortun. Here are the links! Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/tania_sanchezfortun_art/ Cara ; https://cara.app/tsanchezfortun Artstation : https://www.artstation.com/taniasanchezfortun Go and check out his work! Here's what you'll discover: The spine-chilling lore and myths surrounding Houska Castle's "gateway to Hell." Disturbing medieval accounts of prisoners used as test subjects in the pit. How the castle connects to demonic legends, occult rituals, and paranormal investigations. Why horror movies, animation, and creepypasta keep returning to this exact type of imagery. The scientific perspective: geology, psychology, and cultural storytelling behind the myths. Speculative theories tying it all together—blending history, fear, and modern curiosity. If you're into creepy stories, true crime psychology, horror movies, and animated explorations of dark legends, this deep dive is for you. We'll break down how folklore becomes horror, why certain places become mythologized as gateways to the underworld, and what that reveals about human fear itself. By the end, you'll see why Houska Castle is still called one of the most haunted and terrifying locations on Earth—and why its legend as a gateway to Hell continues to capture imaginations across history, film, and science. Step inside… if you dare. #HauntedCastle #GatewayToHell #ParanormalMysteries

Spring is almost here, but there's still time for one last helping of winter horrors! In this chapter we look at two movies that draw on the legend of the Wendigo - Ravenous (1999) and Wendigo (2001), and look at two different adaptations of the same wintry vampire novel - Let the Right One In (2008) and Let Me In (2010)

We continue our celebration of independent film auteur Larry Fessenden.  This week we travel back to 2001 for WENDIGO, a harrowing story of death, Native American Folklore and the eye of the unreliable narrator. Intro:                    “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill Outro:                 “Despair”–  Mayhem

Emmet Kennedy is joined by Paul Ferguson, author of the Weatherbys Cheltenham Festival Betting Guide, for a full assessment of the Grade 1 novice chase division. We start with the Arkle Novices' Chase (2m) – a race built on speed, precision and temperament.

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These are Scary WENDIGO Encounters | Deep Woods Horror Stories For WinterLinktree: https://linktr.ee/its_just_creepyStory Credits:►Sent in to https://www.justcreepy.net/Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:00:18 Story 100:11:00 Story 2Music by:►'Decoherence' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.auBusiness inquiries: ►creepydc13@gmail.com#scarystories #horrorstories #wendigo

When winter becomes a killer and survival turns desperate, folklore gives us the Wendigo's cannibalistic hunger, the Revenant's undead vengeance, and the Qallupilluit's icy predation! Listen at freakyfolklore.com #WinterStorm #FreakyFolklore #Wendigo #Revenant #Qallupilluit #Horror #Folklore #WinterHorror #Podcast #Arctic #SurvivalHorror #Cannibalism #Undead #Scary

Before the famous footprints, before the Patterson film, there were centuries of Sasquatch encounters across America. Wild men in the woods, miners under siege, and paranormal beings that defy explanation — these are the Bigfoot stories most people have never heard.IN THIS EPISODE: It all started with a bunch of footprints at a construction site. Or at least the modern-day fascination with “Bigfoot” did. Stories of hairy giants in the woods and wandering “wild men” had been a part of American lore for nearly two centuries by the time the nickname “Bigfoot” was coined in the late 1950s. But it was then, with the advent of television and the modern media, that chasing down giants in the woods became a national craze. SOURCES:Taken from the book, "Cabinet of Curiosities" by Troy Taylor: https://amzn.to/3EMhYRzWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. =====(Over time links 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 ©2026, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: July 08, 2018EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/TrueBigfootABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.#WeirdDarkness #Bigfoot #Sasquatch #BigfootSightings #TrueScaryStories #Cryptid #Paranormal #BigfootEncounters #UnexplainedMysteries #CreepyStories

A strange sickness documented since the 1600s causes its victims to see the people around them as edible — and several who caught it killed and ate their own families.IN THIS EPISODE: The Wendigo is terrifying enough – with its backstory claiming it is the creation of a person who chose to become a cannibal, and ended up twisting up into the legendary monster. But that's just it – so far, it's only just a legend. We have no solid proof of its existence. But even more horrifying than the Wendigo is Wendigo Psychosis – something that is not a legend at all. (Wendigo Psychosis: When Humans Become Monsters) *** Lauretta Lyons was killed in her own home on June 9th, 1966. And now, so many decades later, authorities are still at a loss as to who committed the murder. (The 1966 Murder Rockford Police Failed: Witnesses Identified the Killer — But He Was Never Charged) *** What does it feel like to die? We obviously won't know personally until we die ourselves, as it's hard to talk to someone about their experience of dying if they are… well… dead. But Reverend J.T. Mann can describe it – as he was hanged… died… and then came back to life to tell the story of what happened to his soul while he was gone. (The Man Who Came Back From the Noose: Rev. J. T. Mann) *** We'll look at a few other legendary creatures and cryptids that have some interesting stories attached to them! (Mythical Creatures You've Probably Never Heard Of)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Face of the Wendigo00:00:50.500 = Show Open00:02:54.563 = Wendigo Psychosis: When Humans Become Monsters00:13:34.059 = *** Mythical Creatures You've Probably Never Heard Of00:27:18.914 = **** The 1966 Murder Rockford Police Failed: Witnesses Identified the Killer — But He Was Never Charged00:34:53.557 = The Man Who Came Back From the Noose: Rev. J. T. Mann00:39:54.302 = *** A Ouija Board, a Demon House, and a Lifetime of Terror00:52:11.523 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakSOURCES and RESOURCES:“Wendigo Psychosis” by Kathy Weiser for Legends of America: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ymvwr3cr“More Mythological Monsters” by Estelle for ListVerse: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/dd9dy63a“The 1966 Murder Rockford Police Failed: Witnesses Identified the Killer — But He Was Never Charged” by Kathi Kresol for Haunted Rockford: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ysmfm8ap“The Man Who Came Back From the Noose: Rev. J. T. Mann” by Robert A. Waters for the website Kidnapping, Murder and Mayhem: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/82vvt58p“A Ouija Board, a Demon House, and a Lifetime of Terror” by Weirdo family member, Reverend Terry Wheless=====(Over time links 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: May 19, 2021EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/WendigoPsychosisABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.#Wendigo #Cryptids #NativeAmericanLegends #ParanormalStories #ScaryStories #TrueHorror #Monsters #CreepyStories #Folklore #WeirdDarkness

Another Dr. NoSleep horror story sure to keep you up tonight. Enjoy :) Fuel your nightmares with NoSleep Coffee — fresh, same-day roasted beans shipped right to your door. Use code NOSLEEP20 for 20% off your first order: https://nosleepcoffee.com Writer: Dave Kavanaugh * * * CONTENT DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains explicit content not limited to intense themes, strong language, and depictions of violence intended for adults. Parental guidance is strongly advised for children under the age of 18. Listener discretion is advised. #creepypasta #horrorstories #drnosleep #scarystories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In an undisclosed year during a Wisconsin Winter, a family is eaten alive by a strange creature after being stranded in a blizzard. But as evidence is revealed, the situation is even more disturbing than first expected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices