Best Daniel Barker Podcasts (2025)

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The Homunculi Project 16:42

9h ago16:42

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A deep dive into the strange alchemical world of the Homunculus. Mark explores the mystical origins to its literary inspirations. From Frankenstein to Faust to Todd and the Book of Pure Evil, travel with us on this guide to those we call "The Created." #EerieTravels #History #Alchemy #Homuculus #Homunculi #Frankenstein #Faust #Literature #Travel #F…

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Episode 217 - Tragedy and Murder Songs Based on Reality 53:43

4d ago53:43

53:43

The ET Crew discuss songs that are based on a mystery or tragic event. Episode Credits: Hosts - Erika Lance @authorerikalance, @eerietravels Producer - Beau Lake @beau__lake [email protected] Intro/Outro Music - Destini Beard @destinibeardmusic Full Song available for purchase now at destinibeard.bandcamp.com Our PO Box - Eerie Travels, PO Box …

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We’re Back! Life Updates, NEW Music News & Reviews – Caroline, Ryan Davis, Annahstasia, Clipse & Poor Creature 1:38:33

6d ago1:38:33

1:38:33

Send us a text Yes folks, @weheardwonders is back, back, back, as Iain and Andrew dust off their microphones after an extended summer break. We chat about Iain's recent Significant Life Event, as well as discuss some of the bigger music news stories that have occurred in the time that we've been away. Then it's down to the main business at hand: re…

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The Occult World of John Pendragon 16:02

8d ago16:02

16:02

Who was John Pendragon? Delve into the world of the supernatural side of the United Kingdom and one its most enigmatic of figures. John Pendragon as chronicled by prolific author Brad Steiger describes encounters with poltergeists, ESP, and even a time slip glitch in the matrix. Mark takes his dog eared copy of a favorite book on a tour of haunted …

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Episode 216 - Daniel Reed - Research as a Skeptic 59:26

11d ago59:26

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The ET Crew interviews Daniel Reed, the founder of the West Virginia Skeptics Society. Driven by a lifelong fascination with mystery and a deep respect for evidence-based reasoning, Reed brings a multidisciplinary approach to skepticism. He holds a master’s degree in counseling and has taught psychology, sociology, and counseling at both undergradu…

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SHODAN: A Shock to the System 20:36

14d ago20:36

20:36

"Pathetic Creature" Once again, we dive deep into a subject that causes fear in our humble host. The System Shock and BioShock series of games have given us chills for three decades. Mark gives control to the villains of these masterpieces of video game terror and suspense. You'll be visited by several spirits of evil: the ominous gestalt that is T…

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Episode 215 - Go Tell the Bees! - Bee Folklore 48:06

18d ago48:06

48:06

Bees are SO important to our planet, and have appeared in folklore throughout history. Be sure to tell your local hive about Eerie Travels! Episode Credits: Hosts - Erika Lance @authorerikalance, @eerietravels Producer - Beau Lake @beau__lake [email protected] Intro/Outro Music - Destini Beard @destinibeardmusic Full Song available for purchase…

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Smoky Mountain Bigfoot and Tom Lehrer 25:15

23d ago25:15

25:15

Kari and Mark discuss their time at the Smoky Mountain Bigfoot Conference. They met with several Sasquatch hunters, tons of fans, and sold lots of art and books. After the break they discuss the loss of so many icons in such a few days, but one stood out to Mark and Kari: Tom Lehrer, the well-known satirist, passed away at 97. We pay homage to him.…

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Episode 214 - Bigfoot Hunting in the Appalachians and Beyond 50:31

25d ago50:31

50:31

The ET Crew interviews Harley Owens, a Sasquatch and Cryptid Researcher from the mountains of East Tennessee. Owens had his first experience with a Bigfoot on September 23rd 2020, which shook him to his core. Since December of 2023, he's been back in the woods and had several more experiences. Now, Owens takes people out into the Great Smoky Mounta…

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James Rink and the Secret Space Program 19:14

28d ago19:14

19:14

The Eerie Travels team tried to record an interview with James Rink. He describes himself as a veteran of the Secret Space Program. Due to unprecedented technical glitches, this episode was mostly lost. We were able to recover pieces of it and present them here. To learn more about his upcoming event visit. Supersoldiercon.com #EerieTravels #JamesR…

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Episode 213 - Listener Tales - Monsters Under The Bed and other Freaky Stories 1:02:31

1M ago1:02:31

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The ET Crew read stories from you, the listener! Episode Credits: Hosts - Erika Lance @authorerikalance, @eerietravels Producer - Beau Lake @beau__lake [email protected] Intro/Outro Music - Destini Beard @destinibeardmusic Full Song available for purchase now at destinibeard.bandcamp.com Our PO Box - Eerie Travels, PO Box 419, Sylva, NC 28779 P…

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The Ghost of Saint Augustine's City Gates 18:13

1M ago18:13

18:13

Calista Muncy returns to Eerie Travels as we discuss a core memory of seeing the ghost at the St. Augustine City Gates. We'll dive a little into the haunted history of St. Augustine with fond memories of the Sheriff's Ghost Walk. #EerieTravels #StAugustine #Florida #GhostStories #HauntedEncounter #Ghost #paranormal #supernatural Advertising Inquiri…

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Episode 212 - The Boo-Hag, Rawhead, and Bloody Bones 33:35

1M ago33:35

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The ET Crew talk javelinas and hags in this week's episode. Episode Credits: Hosts - Erika Lance @authorerikalance, @eerietravels Producer - Beau Lake @beau__lake [email protected] Intro/Outro Music - Destini Beard @destinibeardmusic Full Song available for purchase now at destinibeard.bandcamp.com Our PO Box - Eerie Travels, PO Box 419, Sylva,…

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Traveling to Orlando Oddities & Curiosities Expo 21:39

1M ago21:39

21:39

Mark and Kari discuss their recent travel to the Orlando Oddities & Curiosities Expo. They also explain their trip to film a book promo for their friend Jackie Sonnenberg in a local cemetery not far from the event. They then talk about some great local shops like Prometheus Esoterica, Paperback Exchange, Book Rescuers, and Kura Sushi. Then there's …

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Episode 211 - The Devil's Tree 1:01:58

2M ago1:01:58

1:01:58

This week, the ET Crew \visit the devil's tree. Wait, wait ... we think it's actually this other tree over here. Whichever tree it is, there's definitely a spooky story attached. Episode Credits: Hosts - Erika Lance @authorerikalance, @eerietravels Producer - Beau Lake @beau__lake [email protected] Intro/Outro Music - Destini Beard @destinibear…

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Vampires of the World: Japan 17:29

2M ago17:29

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Mark continues his discussion of the many different vampire stories around the world. This time he discusses some of the legends of Japan. From the Rokurokubi, Nukekubi, and Kappa, to the infamous Shuten Doji (Drunken Boy). Learn about the vampires from the Land of the Rising Sun. #EerieTravels #Vampires #Mythology #Legends #Japan #Nippon #Kappa Ad…

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Episode 210 - Brooke Moreland - Dark Florida 1:00:41

2M ago1:00:41

1:00:41

The ET Crew interview Brooke Moreland, creator of the Dark Florida Podcast! Episode Credits: Hosts - Erika Lance @authorerikalance, @eerietravels Guest - Brooke Moreland @darkfloridapodcast Producer - Beau Lake @beau__lake [email protected] Intro/Outro Music - Destini Beard @destinibeardmusic Full Song available for purchase now at destinibeard…

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Horror Hosts - Dr. Creep, Dr. Paul Bearer, and Zacherle 18:27

2M ago18:27

18:27

Mark takes you on a tour of his childhood television Horror Hosts. Dr. Creep haunted the screens of the Midwest with Shock Theater out of Cincinatti. Dr. Paul Bearer chilled the warm waters of Tampa Bay with his Creature Feature. Zacherle was the cool ghoul of Ney York and Philly. #EerieTravels #HorrorHosts #Television #PopCulture #HorrorMovies #Ho…

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Episode 209 - Grafton Monster Festival and Bonus Listener Tales 1:08:24

2M ago1:08:24

1:08:24

The ET Crew tag-teamed the Grafton Monster Festival and the Spruce Pine Alien Festival and we want to tell you ALL about it. Can you guess which VERY haunted location Mark tricked Erika into visiting? Plus, we read a few listener tales—most featuring monsters under the bed. Episode Credits: Hosts - Erika Lance @authorerikalance, @eerietravels Produ…

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Episode 208 - Summer Solstice - On the Trail of Stone Henges 55:35

2M ago55:35

55:35

It's the summer solstice, which means it's the longest day of the year! One of the most interesting artifacts related to the solstice is the stone henge. Join us as we visit a few of the most famous henges in Europe and beyond. Episode Credits: Hosts - Erika Lance @authorerikalance, @eerietravels Producer - Beau Lake @beau__lake [email protected]…

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Episode 207 - 666 - Satanic and Demonic Movies 58:53

2M ago58:53

58:53

The ET Crew discuss their favorite movies starring the Beast Himself: the Devil! Episode Credits: Hosts - Erika Lance @authorerikalance, @eerietravels Producer - Beau Lake @beau__lake [email protected] Intro/Outro Music - Destini Beard @destinibeardmusic Full Song available for purchase now at destinibeard.bandcamp.com Our PO Box - Eerie Travel…

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Traveling to The Thomas House Hotel 23:18

3M ago23:18

23:18

Mark and Kari discuss their recent travels including the haunted Thomas House Hotel in western Tennessee. They also talk about the preparation for eerie Travels events. They give advice on how to prepare if you want to vend or speak at conferences. #Eerie Travels #ThomasHouseHotel #Haunted #Convention #HauntedHouse Advertising Inquiries: https://re…

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Episode 206 - Barry S. Anderson - Monster Makeup, Ghosts, and UFOs, too! 1:10:14

3M ago1:10:14

1:10:14

The ET Crew interview Barry Anderson, lengendary special effects makeup and commercial artist. From working on films like Day of the Dead to Jeepers Creepers, Barry is FULL of amazing stories. Episode Credits: Hosts - Erika Lance @authorerikalance, @eerietravels Guest - Barry Anderson Producer - Beau Lake @beau__lake [email protected] Intro/Out…

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Anabelle: Some Harsh Truths - Minisode 11 20:56

3M ago20:56

20:56

Mark takes on the current controversy about the touring of Anabelle the haunted doll. He discusses his personal visit with the Warrens and his encounter with Anabelle. Then he discusses her historical account. Finally, he breaks down the harsh truths that have been uncovered. Listen and make up your own mind from the facts presented. #EerieTravels …

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Episode 205 - Listener Tales - Missing Time, the Fae, and More 1:12:28

3M ago1:12:28

1:12:28

The ET Crew read tales from you, the listener! Episode Credits: Hosts - Erika Lance @authorerikalance, @eerietravels Producer - Beau Lake @beau__lake [email protected] Intro/Outro Music - Destini Beard @destinibeardmusic Full Song available for purchase now at destinibeard.bandcamp.com Our PO Box - Eerie Travels, PO Box 419, Sylva, NC 28779 Pat…

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Sop, Doll, Sop : The Jack Tales 22:14

3M ago22:14

22:14

Mark goes back to his Appalachian roots to tell the classic Jack Tale, "Sop, Doll, Sop." Afterwards he discusses the questionable origins of the Jack Tales, and the legacy they have left behind for story tellers everywhere. Get The Jack Tales https://amzn.to/44BmE9V Get Jack of All Trades https://amzn.to/437AgaA #EerieTravels #MarkMuncy #JackTales …

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Episode 204 - Swamp Witches - Baba Yaga, Black Water Hattie, and More. 50:42

3M ago50:42

50:42

The Eerie Travels crew travel into the swamps of America to visit some witches. Some were real people (with real graves you can visit) and others were born from the lyrics of a song, but only one can beat you in a foot race. Episode Credits: Hosts - Erika Lance @authorerikalance, @eerietravels Producer - Beau Lake @beau__lake [email protected] …

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Yorke, Knives & Other Wonders: Mark Pritchard & Thom Yorke, Mess Esque, Infinity Knives & Brian Ennals, Barker, Little Barrie & Malcolm Catto 1:28:09

3M ago1:28:09

1:28:09

Send us a text You are all invited to @weheardwonders' infinite garden of musical delights! Tune in for Iain and Andrew's takes on the new collaborative album by electronic musician/producer Mark Pritchard and a certain Thomas Edward Yorke, the Aussie alt-rock experimentation of Mess Esque, Infinity Knives & Brian Ennals' confounding and confrontat…

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The World of Vampires: India 16:55

3M ago16:55

16:55

Mark hits the books to discuss vampire accounts from all over the world. Our first stop is India. Learn about Preta, Churiel, Vetala, Pey, and Pisacha. These are not your average vampires. #EerieTravels #Vampires #India #Hindu #Folklore #History #Mythology Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/…

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Episode 203 - Listener Questions - Dead Coyotes, Glitches, and Portals 59:44

3M ago59:44

59:44

The ET Crew answers questions sent in by you, the listener! Episode Credits: Hosts - Erika Lance @authorerikalance, @eerietravels Producer - Beau Lake @beau__lake [email protected] Intro/Outro Music - Destini Beard @destinibeardmusic Full Song available for purchase now at destinibeard.bandcamp.com Our PO Box - Eerie Travels, PO Box 419, Sylva,…

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Bold Voices: Matt Carmichael Interview + Sault & Backxwash Fresh Cuts 1:42:35

3M ago1:42:35

1:42:35

Send us a text Joining the @weheardwonders boys for this week's pod is Scottish saxophonist and composer Matt Carmichael. Matt discusses his wonderful new LP Dancing With Embers, the art of improvising and taking inspiration from folk singer-songwriters, as well as selecting some fantastic music to play. Elsewhere, with Iain talking Animals and And…

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Mel's Hole and Art Bell 15:26

4M ago15:26

15:26

What is the mystery of Mel's Hole? Is it a bottomless pit in Washington state? Is it an interdimensional anomaly? Is it a gateway for UFOs? Maybe it's none of the above. Join Mark as he dives into this strange case and then he talks about where it all began, a call to Coast to Coast AM with Art Bell. #EerieTravels #ArtBell #MelsHole #BottomlessPit …

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Episode 202 - The Kecksburg Incident - UFO or WWII German Time Machine? 1:02:09

4M ago1:02:09

1:02:09

This week, the ET crew travels back to 1965 to investigate a strange UFO ... or is it a time machine not unlike our own wayback machine? Episode Credits: Hosts - Erika Lance @authorerikalance, @eerietravels Producer - Beau Lake @beau__lake [email protected] Intro/Outro Music - Destini Beard @destinibeardmusic Full Song available for purchase no…

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The Ghost Phone vs The Ghost Radio - Tesla vs Edison 20:17

4M ago20:17

20:17

Can a phone call the dead? Can a radio hear the voices of ghosts? Tesla and Edison both thought so. Join Mark as he discovers how the rivalry of these two geniuses led to a battle to contact the spirit world through technological breakthroughs. #EerieTravels #Tesla #Edison #TheCurrentWar #GhostPhone #GhostRadio #SpiritBoxes #History #Ghosts #Speaki…

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Episode 201 - Bruce Sheffer and Bureau 13 59:20

4M ago59:20

59:20

The Eerie Crew interview Bruce Sheffer, Bureau 13 game designer and host of Gaming on the Frontier. Want to know what weapon will take out a very specific kind of vampire? We have the answers for you! Episode Credits: Hosts - Erika Lance @authorerikalance, @eerietravels Producer - Beau Lake @beau__lake [email protected] Intro/Outro Music - Dest…

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The Aurora Crash and The Aero Club 15:32

4M ago15:32

15:32

Mark takes us on a virtual travel to the semi-forgotten Aurora UFO crash of April,1897 complete with a buried alien corpse. From there he follows a trail that leads to the lost journal of a member of a secret society that may have had the secrets of antigravity. Tune in to find out how all this fits together. #EerieTravels #Aliens #UFO #AuroraTexas…

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Episode 200 - Listener Tales - Glitches, Sasquatch, and a Vampire! 1:12:18

4M ago1:12:18

1:12:18

It's episode 200, and we're celebrating with listener tales! Episode Credits: Hosts - Erika Lance @authorerikalance, @eerietravels Producer - Beau Lake @beau__lake [email protected] Intro/Outro Music - Destini Beard @destinibeardmusic Full Song available for purchase now at destinibeard.bandcamp.com Our PO Box - Eerie Travels, PO Box 419, Sylva…

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Newish Music - Bon Iver! Japanese Breakfast! The Horrors! Daniel Paul O'Sullivan! Annie and the Caldwells! 1:27:50

4M ago1:27:50

1:27:50

Send us a text We Heard Wonderers Iain and Andrew return in one piece (just about) following their European exploits. We have our say on high-profile new indie releases from Bon Iver, Japanese Breakfast and The Horrors - do they hit the mark, or leave something to be desired? Exciting projects from contemporary composer Daniel Paul O’Sullivan and g…

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Broken Arrows - What Scares Mark? 17:06

4M ago17:06

17:06

In this minisode, Mark answers his most asked question. What scares him? Turns out his answer is lost nuclear weapons! Who wouldn't be scared of that? From a swamp in North Carolina, to the Pacific Coast, he'll discuss that there are still 6 unrecovered nuclear weapons missing from the US arsenal. Help support the show: Broken Arrow from 1996. http…

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Episode 199 - Bat Boy - The Myth, the Legend, and The Weekly World News! 53:48

4M ago53:48

53:48

Remember seeing The Weekly World News near the checkout counter? The Eerie Travels crew discusses its most famous headline (who may, or may not, be Mark's son): BAT BOY! Episode Credits: Hosts - Erika Lance @authorerikalance, @eerietravels Producer - Beau Lake @beau__lake [email protected] Intro/Outro Music - Destini Beard @destinibeardmusic Fu…

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Old Haunted Tales from Tampa Bay 21:30

4M ago21:30

21:30

Mark dug into his old email bag from his "Eerie Florida" and Hellview Cemetery days. He then shares some of these encounter tales and his memories of them. There are ghostly tales from a couple of haunted locations including a hospital/nursing home and a haunted bar. There's also a tale that describes an unknown cryptid or perhaps a different kind …

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Phil Gray: Championship winning shooter and coach 1:07:51

5M ago1:07:51

1:07:51

A highly accomplished and adaptable shooter, he has earned numerous major titles across both junior and senior divisions, proudly representing England and Great Britain on many international stages. What began as casual outings to local gun clubs with his father and friends around the age of 10 quickly developed into a deep passion. By 19, he had c…

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Episode 198 - Anastasia Elfman and The Uninvited 1:10:43

5M ago1:10:43

1:10:43

This week, the ET crew chats with Anastasia Elfman about her favorite movie: The Uninvited. Raised in Laguna Beach, California, the daughter of former Marines, Anastasia grew up in the theater with classical cello, a strong love of horror films/ film history and rigorous ballet juxtaposed with weekends at Marine youth camp. Anastasia continued with…

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The Dancing Ghost of Gulfport 21:39

5M ago21:39

21:39

Mark tells a fictional story from his old, haunted house attraction, Hellview Cemetery. It's about a strange encounter with a dancing figure on a foggy night with a terrifying figure. After the break we tell the real legend behind the horror story. #EerieTravles #MarkMuncy #DancingGhost #GhostStory #HellviewCemetery #Gulfport #Florida #HauntedHouse…

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Episode 197 - Studying the Paranormal at Duke University and Beyond 46:48

5M ago46:48

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The wayback machine is all fired up (and stocked with snacks)! This week, we travel to Duke University to visit their now-defunct parapsychology lab. Episode Credits: Hosts - Erika Lance @authorerikalance, @eerietravels Producer - Beau Lake @beau__lake [email protected] Intro/Outro Music - Destini Beard @destinibeardmusic Full Song available fo…

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Gray Barker and the Veggie Man 14:44

5M ago14:44

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Mark talks about one of the founding fathers of UFO studies, the controversial Gray Barker. Then he dives into the legend of the Veggie Man of West Virginia. Hoax, hysteria, or alien encounter? Let's hope the Men in Black don't pursue the matter in this minisode. #EerieTravels #WestVirginia #VeggieMan #GrayBarker #MenInBlack #UFO #AlienEncounter ht…

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Episode 196 - Listener Tales for March - Bigfoot, Ghosts, and Parallel Lives! 1:17:26

5M ago1:17:26

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The ET Crew read stories submitted by you, the listener! Episode Credits: Hosts - Erika Lance @authorerikalance, @eerietravels Producer - Beau Lake @beau__lake [email protected] Intro/Outro Music - Destini Beard @destinibeardmusic Full Song available for purchase now at destinibeard.bandcamp.com Our PO Box - Eerie Travels, PO Box 419, Sylva, NC…

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New Music - Lady Gaga! Fust! Melin Melyn! Candi Staton! Maud the Moth! 1:39:26

5M ago1:39:26

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Send us a text Don’t let it ever be said that @weheardwonders don’t have range! On the latest pod, Iain and Andrew discuss the potential reemergence of Radiohead, before playing and reviewing new records by returning pop royalty Lady Gaga, none-more-American alternative country band Fust, mellifluous Welsh millers Melin Melyn, sensational soul surv…

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Oil Squids of Indiana - Mark Minisode 17:13

5M ago17:13

17:13

Mark dives into the strange story of the oil squids of Anderson, Indiana from November of 1996. #EerieTravels #MarkMuncy #Cryptid #OilSquid #Cephalpod #AndersonIndiana #CoverUp #Conspiracy Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Mark Muncy and Erika Lance

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Episode 195 - Gangster Ghosts - Fatty Walsh, Charlie Wall, Ma Barker, and Al Capone 1:01:19

5M ago1:01:19

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Al Capone was infamous, but does his ghost really haunt a handful of places? Put on your fedora, because we're going back to the rum-running days to find some spirits (get it?). Episode Credits: Hosts - Erika Lance @authorerikalance, @eerietravels Producer - Beau Lake @beau__lake [email protected] Intro/Outro Music - Destini Beard @destinibeard…

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