What's that beast stomping through the forests of Congo? Is it a leftover Dinosaur - something bigger than a rhinoceros that hippos fear? In this episode, we chat about the Mokele Mbembe - a cryptid supposedly seen and heard in the forests of the Congo River Basin, and as far south as Zambia. We chat about the first sightings of the creature and ac…

Theosophy was a religion founded in the United States by Russian Helena Blavatsky whose teachings draw mainly from her writings. This episode covers Theosophy's history, what it is, and how it changed over time. Thanks for listening and join our Stranger Happenings Facebook group or follow us on Instagram and Twitter @shpods. Don't forget to follow…

Thirty whole episodes?! Today we chat about the Gulf Breeze Incident in Gulf Breeze, Florida, near Pensacola. We chat about Ed's and other local's experiences during 1987/88, chat a bit about the history of the area, and note when the first UFO sightings popped up in print in the area (and what was written. We chat about some of the naysayers and d…

We've returned once more after a busy fall and holiday season. Join us as we take a trip to Italy to visit Poveglia Island. We discuss the history of the Island (inhabited since the 400s) and it's various uses through to the present day. We chat about the reported hauntings of the island, and how long it has been abandoned, along with repeated fail…

We're backkkkkkkk! Again! After a very busy time, the gang is back to chat about Mabon, which starts today! We chat about what Mabon means, its relatively short modern history with the name of Mabon and it's much longer history as a celebration of the Autumn Equinox and mid-harvest festival. We hope you enjoy and thank you for being patient with us…

We've had a really busy July, so to jump back into things, after a couple multi-episode topics we thought we'd sit back, relax and share some more local lore as summer winds down. We cover some spooky stories and cryptids from Indiana, Ohio, and West Virginia. Let us know some other local legends you'd like for us to tell! Please check out our coll…

Let's finish up our series on Lafayette! We start with the creation of Dianetics and go through the rest of L. Ron's racket, life, and eventual demise. There's laughter, horrible singing, and sound effects this episode, enjoy! Thank you for listening! Please check out our collaborator j_r_live on Twitch! Thanks for listening and join our Stranger H…

We have another double feature on our hands! Join the gang as we walk through the life of Lafayette Ronald Hubbard (L. Ron Hubbard) and cover the rise and kind of fall of Dianetics and the creation of Scientology. Hope you're ready for some laughs! Please check out our collaborator jr1_live on Twitch! Thanks for listening and join our Stranger Happ…

It is the second part of our Jack Parsons double feature! We continue through the rest of Parsons' life, talking about his work, magick, general hedonism and interest in Thelema. Our friend Jake from The Flask At Hand Podcast finishes out the episode with us, too. We had an awesome time - thank you for joining us! Make sure to check out the first p…

Surprise! It's part one of our accidental double feature about Jack Parsons! Big E. Feets brought friendly cryptid, Jake Williams, to join us. Make sure to check him out over at The Flask At Hand Podcast! Jake joins us to talk about the wonderfully odd life of Jack Parsons. Jamie goes crazy over rocket science and the guys expound on his sex magick…

In the final installment of our series on Vampires, we begin with when the word Vampire entered the dictionary, and discuss the first fictional books about vampires. We talk various vampire stories and the modern vampire culture that exists. Thanks for listening and join our Stranger Happenings Facebook group or follow us on Instagram and Twitter @…

It's Friday the 13th! Today we are discussing the origins and history of Friday the 13th. We talk about some of the lore and history behind negativity associated with Friday and the number 13. Into the history of Friday the 13th itself, from the downfall of the Knights Templar to the first mention of "Friday the 13th" in print and media. Next episo…

In the second installment of vampiric lore and history, we begin in ancient Greece (with a quick back pedal to cover some items we discovered during research), and roll through history to the early 1800s. We cover myths of blood sucking critters from around the globe and as usual, we laugh. Thanks for listening! Thanks for listening and join our St…

For the first of a three part series, we discuss the history of Vampires! Since the time of Mesopotamia, Sumer, and Babylon, blood sucking creatures have haunted human mythology and imagination. In this episode we discuss Lilith and her origins, specifically as the mother of vampires, and incubi and succubi in particular. We stray off into the psyc…

Join the gang as we talk about Sleep Paralysis, what it can all mean, and common symptoms and hallucinations. Thanks for listening and join our Stranger Happenings Facebook group or follow us on Instagram and Twitter @shpods. Check out Mandy's shop, Monster Bob Decals and use code STRANGE for 10% off! Keep it strange, y'all! Additional sound affect…

It's story time! Come along as Bill, Jamie, and Todd share the stories that fascinate them from their respective hollers. In the episode we'll regale you with the lore and stories of the Loveland Frogmen, Hope Furnace, Burnt House, WV, the Headless Specter of Piney Bottom, McPike Mansion, and Crenshaw House among others. Special thanks to Theresa a…

Time slips or time anomalies or temporal distortions are changes in a person's perception time. They manifest in different ways, sometimes as lost time, other times as seemingly time traveling. Many stories of time slips tell of people suddenly slipping into past or future times of the same space they are in, places like Bold Street in Liverpool ha…

EVERYTHING IS CONNECTED - come with the gang as we explore the origins of Mardi Gras beginning around Proto-Indo-Europe (PIE) through to the months long celebrations across the world today. We discuss the seeming inter-connectedness of everything as we find ties to some of the history we've covered on past episodes and see Mardi Gras/Carnival origi…

In this episode (suggested by listener Rhiannon Abbot - Thank you!) We look into the life, tragic end, and missing legacy of Mark and Debby Constantino and their Electronic Voice Phenomenon (EVP) work. This episode does come with a Trigger Warning for our listeners as we do mention domestic violence, murder, and briefly mention attempted rape. If y…

Join us in today's episode as discuss the oldest Inns in the UK and their potential hauntings. We talk about why its hard to gauge who actually holds the title and discuss 4 different Inns; one of which you've probably heard of! Please check out our collaborators Kinsmen's Cask (at their website or on Facebook) and jr1_live on Twitch! Thanks for li…

Join us this week as we dive into the history, infamous inmates, escapes, and stories of Eastern State Penitentiary (ESP) in Philadelphia, PA. We discuss the history that lead to the creation of ESP and a bit of the ideology that informed the prison's early design and rehabilitation philosophy. We also take a look at how things weren't as ideal as …

Happy New Year! Stranger Happenings has finally returned! Special thanks to listener Adriana Brooke Baker-Burkett for suggesting this topic! Today, we discuss the history of Rotherwood Mansion in Kingsport, Tennessee and the ghosts that (maybe) haunt it. We try to carefully piece together the history of the Ross' and the Phipps' who first made Roth…

In final episode of our two part winter holiday series we talk about traditions and myths related to Santa, Santa like figures, and their sidekicks from throughout Europe. We talk about Krampus, Yule Cat, Yule lads, and many others! Thanks for sticking with us! Join our Stranger Happenings Facebook group or follow us on Instagram and Twitter @shpod…

This week begins our two part series on Holiday legends. This week, we'll talk of Holiday ghosts! Todd tells us a wonderful starting to kick off our series and we cover the Wild Hunt and talk about why we probably loved telling ghost stories during the winter holidays/months. We do have some technical difficulties in this episode and lose Todd righ…

Special thanks to Laura Jean for this listener-suggested topic! In this episode we dive into the legend of The Dybbuk Box and discover it's very recent origins. We cover some of the Judaic background, customs, and superstitions related to the legend. At the end, we discuss some of our own favorite spooky things/legends! Special thanks to Aaron Mosk…

Welcome back! In this episode, we discuss Lake Champlain in the North Eastern United States. Mostly in Vermont, the lake also touches Quebec and New York state. We talk about the history and lore of the lank and discuss the lake's most infamous (possible) inhabitant: Champ! Some believe Champ to be a Nessie-like sea monster, which others believe it…

In the final episode of our series (going one day into November) we talk about Dia de Los Muertos (The Day of the Dead)! Join us as we discuss the history and traditions of this colorful spiritual practice. Special thanks to our friend Diana Anzorena for sharing her experiences with us! Join our Stranger Happenings Facebook group or follow us on In…

In another installment of our October/Halloween series, we discuss the tradition of Dumb Suppers where people gather together with their friends - both dead and alive. We do have some technical difficulties in this episode - thanks for being patient with us! Join our Stranger Happenings Facebook group or follow us on Instagram and Twitter @shpods. …

Continuing our October theme we visit the Divination of yore practiced in relationship to Halloween! We discuss various divination practices including kale pulling, bobbing for apples, apple seed counting and a whole lot more involving apples and candles! Join our Stranger Happenings Facebook group or follow us on Instagram and Twitter @shpods. Kee…

Continuing our October theme, this week we discuss the origins of Samhain. From its ancient roots to trick-or-treating, we attempt to cover the major bases in this complex holiday and it’s ancient roots. Join our Stranger Happenings Facebook group or follow us on Instagram and Twitter @shpods. Keep it strange, y'all!…

In this week's episode we talk about the legend of Stingy Jack and the origins of jack-o-lanterns. We also talk about Lemuria and share various Halloween facts. Join our Stranger Happenings Facebook group or follow us on Instagram and Twitter @shpods. Keep it strange, y'all!De către Stranger Happenings