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This iconic alien visitation from the 1950s is the root of much of what we know as common alien lore today. Give a listen to hear how today's story gave us Green Little Men, Gremlins, E.T., and a Pokemon. Send us your spooky stories at spookishpodcast@gmail.com for a chance to hear them read in a future episode.Sources:Kelly Hopkinsville Encounter70 Years LaterSketch of GoblinsLittle Green Men OriginsHushed Up HistorySteven Spielberg and Green Men

Have you ever heard of an insane asylum where everything was operated peacefully and above board? Me neither, and the Wyoming State Hospital is no exception. In today's episode, Bailey teaches us all about this spooky place in a small town that was so haunted, the police had to intervene. Send your spooky experiences to us at Spookishpodcast@gmail.comLike what you hear? Please consider rating our show or writing a review! Sources:Bailey's friend, Riley, and her family (Thanks Riley!)Wyoming State HospitalHaunted 307

Ever wondered why people believed vampires turned into bats or why garlic repels them? Heather takes us through these questions, other common vampire myths, and the origins of this legendary monster in today episode of Spookish. Email us at Spookishpodcast@gmail.com to hear your spooky experiences in a Creeps Speak episode!Sources:The Vampire Historian podcastThe VampyreRevenant17th Century Graves Poland.Anti-vampire Graves.Tales from the CryptPolish VampiresStrange BurialsThere Were Four of Us.Lord ByronPeter Garlic Origins

Akin to our Yokai episode, today Bailey takes us to a new culture where we learn all about Korean myths and monsters. Sources:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTryFH8MaLkhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dokkaebihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gwisinhttps://vocal.media/horror/gwisin-the-haunting-history-and-folklore-of-korea-s-restless-ghostshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korean_virgin_ghosthttps://www.wattpad.com/1482973478-urban-legends-the-egg-ghosthttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulgaehttps://www.90daykorean.com/korean-myths/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kumihohttps://vocal.media/fiction/gumiho-and-love

Welcome back to Spookish Season 3! We are kicking off the new season with an episode on the Wendigo! Heather teaches of its origins in folklore, references in pop culture, and modern day sightings. Listen now!Music via FesliyanStudiosSources for today’s episode: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Algonquinhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Algonquin_peoplehttp://www.native-languages.org/algonquin-legends.htmhttp://www.native-languages.org/windigo.htmhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1xCrsKIB24https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/religion-and-philosophy/wendigo-folklore#:~:text=Another%20common%20version%20states%20that,warning%20against%20resorting%20to%20cannibalism.https://www.mpm.edu/educators/wirp/nations/ojibwe/oral-tradition#:~:text=She%20took%20these%20home%20with,Heights%20IL:%20Waveland%20Press.)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgK0iZStpNAhttps://www.facinghistory.org/ideas-week/more-monsters-deeper-significance-wendigo-storieshttps://www.iflscience.com/how-wendigo-psychosis-turns-people-into-cannibals-possessed-by-flesh-eating-monsters-71376https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/religion-and-philosophy/wendigo-folklore#:~:text=Another%20common%20version%20states%20that,warning%20against%20resorting%20to%20cannibalism.https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10685673/https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/10597tx/how_my_father_survived_an_encounter_with_a_wendigo/Wendigo Encounter. : r/ParanormalReddit · r/Paranormal50+ comments · 2 years agohttps://www.reddit.com/r/scarystories/comments/bwr7w9/wendigo_story/https://www.reddit.com/r/cryptids/comments/z0sx25/me_my_girlfriend_and_her_mom_just_encountered_a/

Another creepy collection of stories sent in by our listeners of their spookish, real life experiences. If you have a story you'd like to submit, email us at spookishpodcast@gmail.com or dm us on Instagram, @spookishpodcast to hear your story in a future episode!

Our final installment of Bigfoot episodes is all about Bigfoot theories. Listen now and let us know which was your favorite!Sources:Bigfoot - WikipediaBigfoot Collectors Club: "Vanishing Bigfoot" on Apple Podcasts

Annabelle is perhaps the world's most famous haunted doll. In today's episode, Bailey shares with us her true origins and where she can be found today. Sources:My Life Turned into a Nightmare After Meeting the Real Annabelle DollReal ‘Annabelle’ story shared by Lorraine Warren at Milford’s Lauralton HallThe Real Annabelle Doll's True Story Of Terror.Annabelle EncounterTwitter Annabelle Jokes

The theme of this episode is disappointing to some, but nevertheless, it contains relevant information for those of us who desire to be Bigfoot experts. Buckle up for a rollercoaster of Bigfoot "proofs."Sources: Bigfoot - WikipediaTexas Geneticist Invented StudyThe Minnesota IcemanGeorgia Bigfoot body in freezer - Tom Biscardi Ric Dyer Matt WhittonBigfoot hoax ends badly: Montana jokester hit, killed by car - Los Angeles TimesFirst the leprechaun and now this? Photos of Wilmer Bigfoot hoax go viral

Encounters, encounters, and more encounters is what you will encounter in today's episode. Tune in for Bigfoot sightings and colorful commentary now!Sources:Bigfoot - WikipediaBigfoot: The Pacific Northwest's Claim to Cryptid Fame | HowStuffWorksDo you personally know anyone who claims to have had a Sasquatch encounter?Park Rangers and BigfootIs Bigfoot real? Everything you need to know about the Sasquatch | Live ScienceWhy Do So Many People Still Want to Believe in Bigfoot? | SmithsonianIt's hard to prove that something, even a monster, doesn't exist - The New York TimesWoman claims she saw Bigfoot; sues California to prove it - ABC7 ChicagoBigfoot 911 Call in Washington State1990 Bigfoot 911 calls in (HD)Weed culture. True crime. Bigfoot lore. 'Sasquatch' has something for everyone

Bailey teaches us all about the witch trials that claimed the lives of over 900 people at the height of the German witch craze. Thirty Years War (1618-48)Thirty Years' War - Students | Britannica Kids | Homework HelpWürzburg witch trial | Historic ChroniclesWürzburg witch trials - Wikipedia

Last time we talked about Bigfoot in ancient folklore, this week we focused on significant happenings in Bigfoot lore from the modern era.Wild man - WikipediaBigfoot - WikipediaSasquatch the Legend - Ultra MadnessThe true origin of SasquatchBigfoot - Wikipedia

Did you know that Bigfoot has roots in folklore all over the world? Today, we focus on ancient Bigfoot history mostly drawn from the legends of North American indigenous peoples. Submit your Spookish experiences to spookishpodcast@gmail.com Sources:Bigfoot Cousins Claimed in Many Countries | Live ScienceStages Of Human Evolution Stock Illustration - Download Image Now‘Missing link’ in human history confirmed after long debate | CNNWild man - WikipediaBigfoot - WikipediaNlaka'pamux - WikipediaSasquatch the Legend - Ultra MadnessThe true origin of SasquatchBigfoot - Wikipedia

Join us as we uncover the truth behind the Roswell incident of 1947. Bailey leads us through eye witness accounts, government cover ups, and fun anecdotes. Kenneth Arnold - Wikipedia6 Things Witnesses Said About The Roswell IncidentRoswell - New Mexico, Alien & UFOsRoswell UFO IncidentAmazon.com: Undercover Chocolate Quinoa Crisps, Crispy Quinoa, Dark Chocolate & Sea Salt - 434 Grams : Grocery & Gourmet Food

In one of America's spookiest states lies a house harboring Sallie. Is she the ghost of a girl who died a tragic death, or a demon who wants to eat your soul? Find out for yourself by listening to today's episode. Sources:Sallie House - WikipediaSallie House - US Ghost AdventuresSallie House - Atchison KS, 66002Haunted America: The Sallie HouseSallie House Overnight Stay - Visit AtchisonGoogle Review Sallie HouseAt the Sallie house tonight AMA : r/ParanormalThe Sallie House : r/nosleep

What do military outposts, plague quarantine sites, and insane asylums have in common? They all occurred on this tiny island in Italy. Listen now to learn about its spookish past and present. Sources:Black Death ("Hollaback Girl" by Gwen Stefani)No trespassing: 9 places you’re not allowed to visit Poveglia Island: All About Venice’s Haunted IslandPoveglia Island | Travel Channel's Ghost AdventuresPoveglia Island - The Little House of HorrorsPoveglia Plague Island – Venice, Italy - Atlas ObscuraThe haunting of Italy's Poveglia Island | Times of India TravelThe Horrifying Plague Filled History Of Poveglia IslandItalian Ghost Stories: Poveglia Island

Today, Heather introduces us to monsters lurking in the Appalachian Mountains: the Not Deer. Are they descendants of Norse gods, Native American folklore, or simply normal deer with a disease or two? Find out now!

No one really knows what happened to claim the lives of 9 incredibly experienced Soviet hikers back in 1959, but Bailey came prepared with theories and all the puzzling details for this episode. Sources:Has an Old Soviet Mystery at Last Been Solved? | The New YorkerThe Dyatlov Pass incident: How did nine Russian hikers lose their lives? | Sky HISTORY TV ChannelHow do you pronounce kolmogorova in English?Dyatlov Pass: Cameras

If you have ever been interested in learning some basic truths about fairies or the fae, this is the episode for you. Heather walks us through what fairies are, where they reside, what they do, and most importantly, how to avoid them.Sources: Fairy - WikipediaFae | Mythos and Legends WikiLesson 1-1 - Fae Folk: The World of the FaeFae – Mythical Creatures GuideFae | Supernatural Beings WikiThe Fae Meaning and Mythology Secrets You Need To Know - The Peculiar BrunetteIn Summary: The Ballad of Tam LinThomas the RhymerSir Orfeo

Bailey teaches us all about the media phenomenon that is Mothman. From his origins to his cheeky statue, the story of Mothman is one you won't want to miss. Sources:Mothman Point PleasantThe Terrifying Tale of West Virginia's Legendary Specter: The Mothmane-WV | MothmanThe True Story Behind The Legendary Mothman Said To Terrorize West VirginiaMothman Lands on Horse4 Alleged Mothman Sightings That Preceded DisastersAn Unexpected Visitor