Best Weird Rhode Island Podcasts (2025)

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Indigo Girls: Activism Through Fashion and Community Through Food (REISSUE), ep. 317 57:13

6h ago57:13

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(Editor’s Note: Welcome to our Reissue series! For the past several weeks, Basic Folk has been digging back into the archives and reposting some of our favorite episodes alongside new introductions commenting on what it’s like to listen back. This is our last Reissue for now, so please enjoy! This episode featuring separate interviews with The Indi…

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Being Blunt in the Paranormal - The Paranormal 60 1:30:18

1d ago1:30:18

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She’s been abducted. She’s seen monsters. She talks to the dead. On this episode of The Paranormal 60 with Dave Schrader, Jessica Blunt returns to reveal the astonishing—and terrifying—truths of her life filled with high strangeness. From alien abductions and cryptid encounters to ghostly visitations and messages from beyond, Jessica doesn’t just b…

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Anomalous Skies - Monsters Lounge Podcast 1:05:40

2d ago1:05:40

1:05:40

Join investigative writer Peter Robbins as he explores the world of UFO phenomena, government secrecy, and high-strangeness encounters. With decades of research into anomalous sightings and official cover-ups, Robbins shares powerful insights with hosts Jeni Monroe and Tressa Slater. From unexplained aerial encounters to potential UFO disclosure, t…

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The Transformation of Jessica Blunt - The Paranormal 60 1:16:33

3d ago1:16:33

1:16:33

First came the lights in the sky, then came the awakening, followed by, a transformation. Messages came to Jessica Blunt from the great beyond, and the science community took notice, and began studying her. On this episode of The Paranormal 60 with Dave Schrader, spiritual channel Jessica Blunt shares her journey into the unknown in a life that mer…

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The Two Ton Monster of Rhode Island - A New England Legends Podcast 22:03

4d ago22:03

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A highway beast? Witnesses claim it’s huge—terrifying—and still out there. Is the legend real, or just road trip lore? Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger head south of Providence along I-95 in search of a massive creature said to haunt the roadside for over 45 years. Buckle up for this monstrous mystery!The Two Ton Monster of Rhode Island - A New England …

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Haunted Evidence: The True Crime Edge of Phantom Forensics with Scott Davis - Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot 1:07:17

5d ago1:07:17

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Tonight, we sit down with Scott Davis, psychic medium and a police officer to talk about when true crime and the paranormal collide. From haunted homicide scenes to spiritual messages from murder victims, this episode dives into the eerie intersection of unsolved mysteries and the supernatural. You know, True Crime with a Paranormal Twist Phantom F…

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America’s First Documented Haunting – A New England Legends Podcast 24:48

6d ago24:48

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A ghost… with a mission? Dozens witnessed her haunting in the basement of a sea captain’s home—an event so powerful, a preacher recorded every chilling detail.Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger travel to Sullivan, Maine, where the spirit of Nelly Butler returned just years after her death in 1797. America’s First Documented Haunting – A New England Legend…

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Getting the Creeps at Kilmainham Gaol – A True Hauntings Podcast 55:21

7d ago55:21

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Ireland’s most haunted prison is alive with ghostly activity. From shadowy figures to phantom footsteps and unseen hands, Kilmainham Gaol chills visitors to the core. Join Anne and Renata as they uncover the grim past and lingering spirits of this infamous site of rebellion, execution... and hauntings. Getting the Creeps at Kilmainham Gaol – A True…

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Joy Oladokun Writes Worship Music for Youth Group Rejects (REISSUE), ep. 316 51:18

7d ago51:18

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(Editor’s Note: Welcome to our Reissue series! For the past several weeks, Basic Folk has been digging back into the archives and reposting some of our favorite episodes alongside new introductions commenting on what it’s like to listen back. Enjoy! This episode featuring Lizzie No interviewing Joy Oladokun, was originally posted on February 24, 20…

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Roswell’s Hidden Agenda - The Paranormal 60 1:07:19

8d ago1:07:19

1:07:19

What if Roswell wasn’t about aliens—but about control? Tonight, UFO investigator Chuck Zukowski opens the case files of the 1947 Roswell UAP crash and reveals a chilling theory: the wreckage may have been less about little green men and more about military intelligence, Cold War paranoia, and narrative manipulation. This isn’t just about what crash…

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Sky People and Messengers - Monsters Lounge Podcast 1:00:33

9d ago1:00:33

1:00:33

Paranormal researchers Dan Baldwin and George Sewell return to share chilling discoveries about the Sky People—mysterious star beings found in ancient legends across the world. With hosts Jeni Monroe and Tressa Slater, they explore sacred sites, psychic communication, and lost connections between UFOs, ancient civilizations, and the spirit world. D…

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Watchhouse in Conversation with Jacob Sharp (Mipso) (Bonus) 45:55

9d ago45:55

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(Editor's Note: Oh, WOW! A bonus, surprise episode with Watchhouse? Yes! And it is a treat. We are pleased to have Jacob Sharp of Mipso as our guest host in conversation with his friends Andrew Marlin and Emily Franz of Watchhouse, talking about their new studio album, 'Rituals.' The record was co-produced with Ryan Gustafson of The Dead Tongues. T…

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Real-Life Angel Encounters - The Paranormal 60 1:07:14

10d ago1:07:14

1:07:14

Firsthand stories of divine intervention, mysterious protectors, and miraculous moments that defy explanation.Dave Schrader welcomes intuitive healer Christi Clemons Hoffman to share astonishing real-life angel encounters. Whether you're a believer, a skeptic, or someone who's just whispered, “Please help me” into the void of space and time... This…

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DEAD WRONG! When a Killer Leaves a Haunting Behind with Dalen Spratt - Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot 59:36

12d ago59:36

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On this episode of Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot, we welcome the one and only Dalen Spratt—star of Ghost Brothers and the chillingly addictive series, The Graveyard Shift PLUS NEW SHOW Phantom Forensics with Psychic Medium Scotty Davis. We’re diving deep into what happens when the living can’t explain the crime... but the dead might. From haunted evid…

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Australia’s Most Haunted Penal Colony - A True Hauntings Podcast 1:00:58

14d ago1:00:58

1:00:58

Port Arthur is one of Australia’s most haunted locations. Built as a brutal convict prison in Tasmania, it’s now known for chilling ghost sightings, disembodied voices, and violent poltergeist activity. Anne and Renata dig into its grim history and terrifying hauntings.Australia’s Most Haunted Penal Colony - A True Hauntings Podcast SUPPORT THE ADV…

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Chris Thile: Calvin and Hobbes, Classical Music, and Curiosity (REISSUE), ep. 315 1:21:20

15d ago1:21:20

1:21:20

(Editor’s Note: Welcome to our Reissue series! For the next several weeks, Basic Folk is digging back into the archives and reposting some of our favorite episodes alongside new introductions commenting on what it’s like to listen back. Enjoy! This episode featuring Cindy Howes interviewing Chris Thile was originally posted on September 9, 2021 aft…

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Cryptids, Creepy Dolls & Cosmic Warnings Edition - The Paranormal 60 News 1:10:37

15d ago1:10:37

1:10:37

Are fairies snatching people? Did a cursed doll just threaten humanity? Are ghost lights in India actually deadly—and what does a former NASA agent really think about UFOs? Join Dave Schrader, Sweet-T, and Chachi as they serve up the strangest headlines from around the world: demon attacks in Uganda, a Nessie sighting logged for 2025, and Bigfoot..…

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Celebrity Spirits and Soul Purpose – Monsters Lounge Podcast 1:07:21

16d ago1:07:21

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What do the voices from beyond have to say? Especially our favorite, celebrity icons. Medium Bonnie Vent believes they have plenty to share—and she’s been listening for decades. In this hauntingly insightful episode of Monsters Lounge, hosts Jeni Monroe and Tressa Slater sit down with Spirit Advocate Bonnie Vent. Her decades of experience channelin…

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SHARE-a-SCARE LIVE! - The Paranormal 60 1:50:01

17d ago1:50:01

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Anything can happen when The Paranormal 60 goes LIVE with audience members! Join Dave Schrader with psychic mediums Scott Davis and Sarah Lemos as they take live calls from fans and tackle your wildest paranormal questions and experiences—from hauntings and dreams to spirit guides and beyond. Follow Scotty Davis here: https://scottythenjmedium.com/…

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The Blue Lady of Vale End Cemetery - A New England Legends Podcast 18:37

18d ago18:37

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In the shadowed corners of Vale End Cemetery, a ghost glows blue—and her stare chills to the bone. Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger search for the truth behind Wilton, New Hampshire’s mysterious Blue Lady. Who was she? Why does she remain? And what secrets does this graveyard refuse to bury? The Blue Lady of Vale End Cemetery - A New England Legends Pod…

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39 Foot Fall to Faith with Kari Hoffmann - Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot 46:12

19d ago46:12

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In 2019, a 5-year-old boy, Landen Hoffmann was thrown off a 3rd-story balcony by a stranger while his mother, Kari Hoffmann watched in horror at the Mall of America by a total stranger... but what happened next left doctors stunned and the world in awe. Who was the man behind the horrific act? he mother’s chilling premonition!!A fall that should’ve…

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The Haunting of Derby Goal – A True Hauntings Podcast 52:08

21d ago52:08

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The Derby Gaol was once home to hangings, torture, and over200 death-worthy crimes. Built for 29 inmates, it overflowed with madness, murder, and misery. Who lived? Who died? And do the neighbors still hear the screams? Step inside the haunted horrors of history in this chilling episode of True Hauntings Podcast with your ghost hosts, Anne & Renata…

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Dar Williams: Music was Decided for Me (REISSUE), ep. 314 1:03:07

22d ago1:03:07

1:03:07

(Editor’s Note: Welcome to our Reissue series! For the next several weeks, Basic Folk is digging into the archives and reposting some of our favorite episodes alongside new introductions commenting on what it’s like to listen back. This episode featuring Lizzie No interviewing Dar Williams originally posted on October 14, 2021. Enjoy!) Dar Williams…

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Ancient Mysteries & Curses Edition - The Paranormal 60 News 1:24:45

22d ago1:24:45

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Vanished ancient humans, cursed performances, crop circle crackdowns, and a Michigan pot shop offering weed for Bigfoot pics—Dave, Chachi, Sweet-T, and Greg dive into the strangest headlines in this Ancient Mysteries & Curses edition of The Paranormal 60 News. Ghosts, cryptids, quantum weirdness... it’s all on the table. Ancient Mysteries & Curses …

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Tabloid Terror! June 1981 - Monsters Lounge Podcast 1:23:10

23d ago1:23:10

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In this special episode, we crack open a 1981 issue of the Weekly World News—the black-and-white tabloid that defined bizarre headlines and outrageous paranormal claims. Hosts Jeni Monroe and Tressa Slater review the wildest stories that had grocery store lines buzzing with guest Chachi. Was it satire? A secret truth? Or something stranger still? J…

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Invisible Energies with Jeffrey Seelman – The Paranormal 60 1:11:58

24d ago1:11:58

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Dark forces don’t always slam doors or whisper in the night—some slip silently into your thoughts. Psychic and exorcist Jeffrey Seelman joins Dave Schrader to expose Invisible Energies: unseen emotional and spiritual entities that feed off fear, anger, and chaos. Learn how to fight back before you're not yourself anymore. Follow Jeffrey Seelman her…

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The Sea Serpent of Plymouth, MA – A New England Legends Podcast 20:15

25d ago20:15

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A sea serpent in Plymouth? In the 1800s, dozens—including Daniel Webster—claimed they saw a monstrous creature off the Massachusetts coast. Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger dive into the historic sightings and the legend that still haunts these shores. The Sea Serpent of Plymouth, MA – A New England Legends Podcast Listen ad-free plus get early access a…

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Ronald Lloyd Bailey: Predator Exposed with Rod Sadler - Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot 55:35

26d ago55:35

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We're perring into one of Michigan’s most chilling true crime cases—the shocking story of Ronald Lloyd Bailey, a convicted child predator and murderer whose twisted crimes haunted a community. Based on the powerful true crime book Depraved Obsession by retired detective Rod Sadler, we explore how 13-year-old Shawn Moore vanished in 1985, sparking a…

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Hinsdale House of Horrors - A True Hauntings Podcast 1:10:50

28d ago1:10:50

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A remote farmhouse in New York hides a chilling secret. Attacks by unseen forces. Failed exorcisms. A bloody past that won’t stay buried. Join Anne & Renata as they investigate the infamous Hinsdale House of Horrors—a place where the paranormal screams in rage! Hinsdale House of Horrors - A True Hauntings Podcast SUPPORT THE ADVERTISERS THAT SUPPOR…

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John Hiatt is Actually Not Scared to Talk about His Feelings (REISSUE), ep. 313 51:06

29d ago51:06

51:06

(Editor’s Note: Welcome to our Reissue series! For the next several weeks, Basic Folk is digging back into the archives and reposting some of our favorite episodes alongside new introductions commenting on what it’s like to listen back. Enjoy!) This episode featuring Cindy Howes interviewing John Hiatt originally posted on August 5, 2021. In 2021, …

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Humanoid Encounters & Other Strange Things – The Paranormal60 1:04:13

29d ago1:04:13

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What if I told you something was watching you—something that looks human... but isn’t? People are coming face to face with creatures that mimic us just enough to pass... until they move wrong, speak without sound, or vanish into thin air. These aren’t ghosts. They’re not aliens. And they sure as hell aren’t folklore. Tonight, on The Paranormal 60, …

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Time Traveler's Quest - Monsters Lounge Podcast 1:04:03

1M ago1:04:03

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He vanished from the public eye years ago... but now, Madman Marcum finally speaks. In this rare and riveting episode, we uncover the bizarre and brilliant mind of Michael “Madman” Marcum—a man who stunned the world in the 1990s with his audacious attempt to build a working time machine from his Missouri garage. Using a modified Jacob’s Ladder and …

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This Old Haunted House - The Paranormal 60 1:04:52

1M ago1:04:52

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When Brian Bateman, a former radio comedy writer from Cincinati, moved into a century-old Fort Worth, Texas home, he never expected it to come with roommates from beyond the grave. But with five documented deaths on the property — including a Daughter of the Republic of Texas and a former New York Times journalist — Brian discovered he and his fami…

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The Haunting of Whipple Hollow - A New England Legends Podcast 20:11

1M ago20:11

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A ghost experience so shocking it stopped the presses—literally. In 1938, a phantom near a crumbling Vermont quarry made headlines and sent the town of West Rutland into a frenzy. In this spine-tingling episode of New England Legends, Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger explore the haunted ruins of Whipple Hollow, where locals claim the restless spirit of …

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Fetal Abduction: The Debra Evans Case - Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot 36:56

1M ago36:56

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A Mother’s Murder and the Baby Torn from Her Womb In this bone-chilling true crime case, 28-year-old Debra Evans was brutally murdered in her Addison, Illinois home in 1995. What followed shocked even seasoned investigators—her baby was cut from her womb, and two of her children were executed in a plot involving fetal abduction, a murder-for-baby s…

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The Possessed Nuns of Loudun — A True Hauntings Podcast 1:12:14

1M ago1:12:14

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Screams echoed from behind cloistered walls… and the Devil was said to answer. In 1633, a quiet French convent in Loudun became the unholy battleground for one of history’s most shocking cases of mass possession. The Ursuline nuns—once devout and cloistered—began speaking in tongues, writhing with violent fits, and accusing a local priest of inviti…

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Anaïs Mitchell: 2019 Pre-Broadway interview on Hadestown, Lamb Rearing, and Untangling Third Wave Feminism (REISSUE), ep. 312 51:22

1M ago51:22

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(Editor’s Note: Welcome to our Reissue series! For the next several weeks, Basic Folk is digging back into the archives and reposting some of our favorite episodes alongside new introductions commenting on what it’s like to listen back. Enjoy!) Listening back, I feel like this 2018 interview with Anaïs Mitchell holds up. Originally published on Jan…

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Touched by the Other Side - Monsters Lounge Podcast 1:02:14

1M ago1:02:14

1:02:14

What happens when death doesn’t take you—but leaves a doorway open instead? Jeni Monroe and Tressa Slater sit down with soul guide and medium Ericka Frost, whose near-death experience at 20 unlocked her psychic gifts and forged a lifelong bond with the spirit world. From portals and past lives to spirit guides and the power of inner knowing, this i…

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Tearing the Veil & Shadow Work - The Paranormal 60 1:17:26

1M ago1:17:26

1:17:26

What if the barrier between the living and the dead was never real? And can we face dark forces through the use of Shadow Work? In this gripping episode, spiritualist and lifelong paranormal experiencer Kaedrich Olsen joins me to expose the mystifying truth about The Veil—and the secrets that need to be revealed. We also explore Shadow Work and the…

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Shades of Gray: The David Crowley Case - Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot 32:41

1M ago32:41

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Was it a tragic case of PTSD and obsession—or something more sinister? In this episode, we dive into the chilling true story of David Crowley, the Minnesota filmmaker and Army veteran behind the controversial “Gray State” project. Found dead alongside his wife Komel and their daughter in what police ruled a murder-suicide, the case raised red flags…

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No Laughing Matter – A New England Legends Podcast 23:56

1M ago23:56

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In 1844, a Hartford dentist named Dr. Horace Wells attended what was meant to be a simple nitrous oxide exhibition. But while the crowd erupted in laughter, Wells saw something far more serious—a glimpse into the future of painless surgery. What began with promise and innovation quickly turned tragic. Fueled by ambition and obsession, Dr. Wells bec…

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Doorway to Hell: The Licking County Jail – True Hauntings Podcast 56:47

1M ago56:47

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In this episode of True Hauntings, we lock ourselves in with the lost, the violent, and the vengeful. They called it “The Closest Thing to Hell.” A name scrawled on a wooden sign by a chicken thief, but backed by nearly a century of darkness. The Old Licking County Jail in Ohio shut its doors in 1987 after 98 brutal years—but the inmates never left…

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Morgan Toney on Circles, Elders, and Phil Collins, ep. 311 1:00:58

1M ago1:00:58

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Circles have played a huge role in fiddler and singer Morgan Toney's life thus far: from drum circles, to talking circles, to the Earth itself (a circle!). In our Basic Folk conversation, Morgan talks about his L'nu (also known as Mi'kmaq) heritage and growing up on what's now called Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, where his ancestors have lived since ti…

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Lights, Monsters & Miracles Edition - The Paranormal 60 News 1:18:52

1M ago1:18:52

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From glowing bodies to mysterious beasts, this week's headlines are anything but ordinary. An F-16 fighter jet is struck mid-flight by an unknown object. A strange, metallic orb crashes in Colombia—filled with unexplained tech and ancient markings. In Times Square, a tattoo artist says his work protects against dark forces. Meanwhile, scientists co…

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Stargates & Forgotten Worlds - Monsters Lounge Podcast 1:04:27

1M ago1:04:27

1:04:27

Renowned author and researcher Mike Ricksecker returns for a deep dive into the mysteries of ancient stargates, powerful energetic sites, and the secrets of lost civilizations. Are these portals remnants of advanced ancient technology—or something more otherworldly? Join hosts Jeni Monroe and Tressa Slater as we explore sacred sites, hidden histori…

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Face to Face with Fear - The Paranormal 60 1:34:40

2M ago1:34:40

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What happens when you are confronted by one of the most infamous haunted objects in the world?In this chilling episode, Dave welcomes mediums Sarah Lemos and Scotty Davis for a night of terrifying truths. Listener stories. Real paranormal questions. And yes—Sarah came face to face with Annabelle… did something came back with her?You asked. They ans…

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Haunting of the Nathanael Greene Homestead - A New England Legends Podcast 19:57

2M ago19:57

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A Revolutionary War hero's home… and a haunting that never surrendered. Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger step inside the historic Nathanael Greene Homestead in Coventry, Rhode Island—a grand Colonial mansion built in 1770 that once stood as the heart of an iron forge empire. But behind its proud history lies a darker legacy. From phantom footsteps echoi…

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Killing Them with Kindness & Sinister Sweets - Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot 31:51

2M ago31:51

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Think your sweet grandma’s biggest crime is sneaking you an extra cookie? Think again... We're diving into the chilling world of killer grandmas — women who seemed harmless but left a trail of bodies in their wake. Meet Tamara Samsonova, the Russian “Granny Ripper” Uncover Dorothea Puente’s backyard of buried secrets Hear about Amy Archer-Gilligan,…

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The Curse of the Crying Boy - A True Hauntings Podcast 1:06:05

2M ago1:06:05

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A painting that refuses to burn... a curse that refuses to die. Across decades and continents, one haunting image has been blamed for a string of strange tragedies—The Crying Boy. Said to depict a sorrowful orphan, this tear-streaked portrait has been found untouched in the ashes of homes reduced to rubble. Coincidence? Or is something darker at wo…

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Kris Delmhorst: Inching Forward through Sleepless Nights, ep. 310 52:20

2M ago52:20

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Kris Delmhorst is not a good sleeper. The Western Massachusetts songwriter is usually awake from 2 or 3 am to about 4 or 5am. Sometimes it feels nice and floaty, but other times she is wide awake worrying about anything her brain can get a hold of. This is similar to a feeling with which she ended her tenth record, 'Ghosts in the Garden,' with the …

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