UNKNOWN: The Montauk Project
Join Josh as he kicks off the new year by diving into the real-world conspiracy that helped inspire Stranger Things. From the documented history of Camp Hero to unsettling claims of psychic experiments, mind control, memory suppression, time manipulation, and interdimensional portals, this episode explores how fact and legend became dangerously intertwined.
Were these stories born from Cold War secrecy, unethical government experiments, and decades of rumor? Or was the truth buried beneath claims so unbelievable that no one would ever take them seriously?
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SPECIAL: The Hot Takes Special
Join Josh in this special end-of-year episode as he dives into his hottest takes on the paranormal, cryptids, and the unexplained. From ghosts that might actually be time slips to cryptid sightings, UFOs, skepticism, and why blurry evidence doesn’t hold up anymore, this episode challenges popular beliefs while encouraging curiosity and honest questioning. Whether you agree or not, this final episode of 2025 is meant to make you think and see the unknown from a different angle.
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UNKNOWN: The Winter Reddit Episode
Join Josh for a special holiday episode as he dives into chilling winter encounters pulled straight from Reddit. From eerie figures in snowy forests and strange whistling in empty fields to haunted homes, silent watchers, and things that move just beyond the tree line, these are the kinds of experiences people only seem to have when the cold sets in and the world goes quiet.
Are these experiences the result of folklore, heightened perception, and winter psychology? Or is there truly something unknown that emerges in the snow during the longest nights of the year?
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CRYPTID: The Wendigo Re-Visited
Join Josh as he revisits one of the most haunting and misunderstood cryptids in North American folklore. From Indigenous legends and early written accounts to chilling real world cases and modern encounters, this episode explores the Wendigo as both a monster of myth and a reflection of very real human fear.
We examine the original purpose of the legend, the Swift Runner case, Wendigo psychosis, and unsettling sightings that blur the line between folklore and reality. Is the Wendigo simply a warning meant to protect communities from isolation, hunger, and desperation, or is there something darker still lurking in the forests of the north?
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UNEXPLAINED: The Phoenix Lights
Join Josh as he dives into one of the most mysterious mass sightings in modern history — the Phoenix Lights. On a calm March night in 1997, thousands of people across Arizona reported seeing something impossible: a massive V-shaped craft gliding silently across the sky, followed later by glowing orbs hovering over the mountains.
From military flares and experimental aircraft to mass misidentification, this episode unpacks every angle behind one of America’s most unforgettable unexplained events. Was this a secret craft being tested over civilian areas? Or did something truly unknown pass over Arizona that night?
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CRYPTID: The Beast of Bray Road
Join Josh as he dives into the eerie and tangled world of the Beast of Bray Road — a creature said to stalk the backroads of Wisconsin with glowing eyes, hulking shoulders, and a hunger for fear. For decades, locals have reported encounters with something standing upright, wolf-like, and impossibly fast.
From werewolf legends and Native American lore to Bigfoot, bears with mange, hoaxes, and everything in between, this episode unpacks every theory behind one of America’s most iconic modern monsters. Are these sightings simple misidentifications, clever pranks, or evidence of an undocumented creature hiding in the Midwest shadows?
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PARANORMAL: The Loudun Possessions
Join Josh as he dives into the dark and chaotic world of the Loudun Possessions — a case where screaming nuns, public exorcisms, and political power plays collided. At the center of it all was Urbain Grandier, a priest accused of sending demons into a convent and burned at the stake for it.
Were the nuns truly possessed, or were they caught in a deadly trap built by fear, pressure, and hidden agendas? This episode uncovers the truth behind one of history’s most twisted spiritual scandals.
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CRYPTID: The Yowie
Join Josh as he ventures into the wilds of Australia to explore one of the country’s most elusive and mysterious cryptids: the Yowie. From chilling eyewitness encounters in the Blue Mountains and remote Queensland bushland, to ancient Aboriginal legends passed down for thousands of years, this creature has captured imaginations for generations.
Is the Yowie simply a myth born from fear and folklore—or is it a living, intelligent species that has managed to evade humans for centuries? Could these sightings, strange noises, and unexplained signs be evidence of a real, undiscovered great ape living in Australia’s wilderness? Find out in this episode.
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PARANORMAL: The Ghosts of the White House
Join Josh as he steps inside the most famous—and possibly most haunted—house in America: the White House. From the ghost of Abraham Lincoln wandering the halls, to the mysterious “Thing” that terrified staff in 1911, and séances held by Mary Todd Lincoln herself, this mansion holds more than just history.
Is the White House simply a reflection of the nation’s triumphs and tragedies—or is it something darker? Could centuries of power, death, and grief have turned it into a spiritual hotspot? Find out in this episode.
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CRYPTID: The Hopkinsville Goblins
Join Josh as he takes us back to one of the most bizarre and terrifying encounters ever reported in the United States — the Hopkinsville Goblins incident. In a quiet Kentucky farmhouse, a family claimed they were besieged for hours by small glowing creatures that no weapon could stop.
Was it an alien visitation? A military experiment gone wrong? Or a case of mistaken identity fueled by fear and darkness? Find out in this episode!
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UNEXPLAINED: The Legends of New Orleans
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Join Josh as he wraps up our dive into one of America’s most haunted cities — New Orleans. Tonight, we’re exploring the city’s other legends: the haunted mansions, restless hotels, ghostly opera houses, and even a cryptid said to stalk the swamps just beyond the streetlights.
Is it possible that every street and building in this city has a story? That every shadow holds a secret, every whisper a warning? Or are these just the tall tales and legends that New Orleans has perfected — stories born from the city’s love of mystery and its long memory for tragedy?
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PARANORMAL: The Reddit Stories: New Orleans Terrors
Join Josh as he dives into real-life paranormal encounters from one of America’s most haunted cities — New Orleans. From the lingering echoes of Hurricane Katrina to haunted hotels, ghostly figures caught on camera, and eerie happenings in the French Quarter, these are the firsthand accounts of people who’ve come face-to-face with the city’s restless spirits.
New Orleans is no stranger to darkness — we’ve already covered legends like the Axeman, Madame LaLaurie, and the city’s rumored vampires — but these stories come straight from those who lived them. Are these encounters proof that the past still walks among the living… or just the city’s energy playing tricks on those who dare to look too closely?
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UNEXPLAINED: The Axeman of New Orleans
Join Josh as he delves into the chilling tale of one of New Orleans’ most infamous unsolved crimes — the reign of terror brought by the Axeman. Between 1918 and 1919, this mysterious figure broke into homes, attacking residents with an axe and leaving the city gripped by fear.
From cryptic letters and bizarre threats to theories of a jazz-loving killer and whispers of supernatural influence, the legend of the Axeman has haunted New Orleans for over a century. Was he a human monster, or something far stranger lurking in the Crescent City’s dark corners?
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PARANORMAL: The LaLaurie Mansion
Join Josh as he uncovers the horrifying history and lingering hauntings of one of New Orleans’ darkest legends — the LaLaurie Mansion. Once home to socialite Madame Delphine LaLaurie, this elegant French Quarter residence hid unspeakable cruelty behind its ornate façade.
From ghostly screams and phantom chains to cursed owners and eerie modern encounters, the mansion’s legend continues to grow. Is the LaLaurie Mansion truly haunted, or is it the weight of history itself that refuses to rest?
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CRYPTID: The Vampires of New Orleans
Join Josh as he explores the bloody history and modern mystery of New Orleans’ most infamous legend — the vampire. For centuries, whispers of blood-drinking beings have haunted the city’s streets, from the eerie tale of the Casket Girls and the attic of the Ursuline Convent to the chilling legends of the Carter Brothers and the enigmatic Jacques St. Germain.
But the story doesn’t stop in the past. From Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire to TikTok encounters and Reddit confessions, vampire lore is alive and well in the Crescent City. Is New Orleans truly the vampire capital of America, or are these just centuries of superstition feeding into the city’s haunted reputation?
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CRYPTID: The Ogopogo
Join Josh as he takes a deep dive into the chilling legend of Ogopogo, Canada’s most famous lake monster. For centuries, witnesses have reported a massive, serpentine creature lurking beneath the dark waters of Okanagan Lake, surfacing just long enough to fuel both fascination and fear.
From Indigenous legends of a powerful water spirit to modern-day sightings caught on shaky video, Ogopogo’s story is layered with mystery, culture, and controversy. Is this elusive being a cryptid cousin of Nessie, a misidentified natural phenomenon, or something far older and more unexplainable?
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UNEXPLAINED: The Missing 411 Cases
Join Josh as he dives into one of the most unsettling mysteries of the modern age: the Missing 411 phenomenon. From children vanishing in plain sight to experienced outdoorsmen leaving behind only scattered fragments, these disappearances share chilling patterns that defy explanation. Each case raises the same haunting question—how do people simply disappear from the wilderness without a trace?
Are these tragedies the work of natural dangers, human foul play, or something far stranger lurking in the forests and mountains? In this episode, Josh explores some of the most famous Missing 411 cases, along with the strange theories that surround them.
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SPECIAL: Out There: After Dark
Welcome to Out There: After Dark, the Patreon-exclusive campfire series where the stories are strange, the shadows run deep, and nothing is quite what it seems. Join TJ by the Weird Club campfire as he dives into chilling tales pulled straight from Reddit. Some are true accounts of eerie encounters, others are unsettling works of fiction—but all are meant to send a shiver down your spine once the sun goes down.
So grab a seat, listen close, and let the crackle of the fire be your only comfort… because in the dark, even the familiar can turn frightening.
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SPECIAL: The Listener Stories Vol. 4
Join Josh as he steps away from history’s legends and into the experiences of the listeners themselves. From haunted houses and eerie footsteps to encounters that leave behind physical marks, these are the stories that defy easy explanation. Each one carries that same mix of mystery, fear, and wonder—the kind that sticks with you long after the moment has passed.
Are these brushes with restless spirits, tricks of the mind, or something far stranger? In this special episode, Josh shares firsthand accounts from the community—and if you’re subscribed to our Patreon, Josh also shares his own personal unexplained experience.
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UNEXPLAINED: The Mary Celeste
Join Josh as he sails into one of history’s most haunting maritime mysteries—the disappearance of the crew of the Mary Celeste. In December of 1872, this seaworthy ship was discovered drifting in the Atlantic, her cargo intact, her provisions untouched, and yet every soul on board had vanished without a trace. The captain, his family, and the entire crew were gone, leaving behind only a ghostly vessel and a trail of unanswered questions.
Was it a catastrophic accident, a case of human treachery, or something far stranger—sea monsters, curses, or even extraterrestrial intervention? Through court hearings, eyewitness accounts, and the enduring legends that have grown around the ship, Josh explores the mystery, fear, and speculation that still grip imaginations more than a century later.
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