We apologize to our listeners for our long delay. Tonight, we begin with our interview with Tracy's "bonus" mom, Mama Julie, who talks about her novels and her experience with hauntings. Then, our good friend, Karma Wilde joins us to discuss the correlation between serial killer activity and demonic possession. Are serial killers truly possessed by demonic forces?Welcome to episode 167 of, "What In The...? Podcast!"
Whenever a death occurs under unusual circumstances , we all want to know how it happened, or in the case of murder, who dunnit? Sometimes though, those cases go unsolved, as these three cases we discuss tonight are. First, Kent will tell us about the mysterious deaths of two men found with strange lead masks across their faces and no probable cause of death, how did they die?Next, Tracy will talk about the strange demise of Edgar Allen Poe, found disoriented in the streets in clothing not his own, he died soon after, but did he die of an injury, malady or murder?Finally, Adrianna will "finish us off" with the story of Lizzie Borden, who allegedly killed her father and stepmother with an ax...Or did she? Lizzie was found innocent of both murders, so might have actually done the deed?Welcome to episode 166 of, "What In The... Podcast!"
San Francisco is widely considered to be a haunted city and is the location of many ghost stories and legends. The city's history of earthquakes, fires, and significant events has contributed to a rich folklore of hauntings. Tonight Kent, Adrianna and Tracy will take you on a haunted tour of the City by the Bay. Welcome to episode 165 of "What In The...? Podcast!"
Tonight we will tell the stories of two very haunted hotels; the Congress Plaza Hotel in Chicago IL, and Hotel Congress in Tucson, AZ. both are lavish hotels known for guests both famous and infamous, but also for a number of guests who never left and continue to haunt these locations to this day. Welcome to episode 164 of "What In The...Podcast!"
Tonight we're splitting the work to bring to you three subjects in one episode: time slips of Liverpool, Welsh Hauntings and vacations that turn otherworldly. Welcome to episode 163 of, "What In The...Podcast!"
After a long absence, we're back! Kent and Adrianna have been traveling the Western United States, while Tracy has had a fine time on an Alaskan cruise. Since everyone was on vacation, we thought it only right that we return with a story about a fantastic getaway with a haunted reputation, Yosemite National Forest. We hope you enjoy, and welcome to episode 162 of, "What In The...? Podcast!"
Funeral traditions and rites have evolved since well before the days of Ancient Egypt and, throughout its evolution, many cultures have adopted their own beliefs and funeral traditions from the Irish Wake to the jazz funerals of New Orleans. Tonight we will cover many of these funeral traditions, as well as explore the many ways that we keep the dead close to us. Welcome to episode 161 of "What In The...? Podcast!"
Have you ever seen a ghostly vessel sailing silently on foggy ocean waves in the dead of night, or a shipwreck with a cursed past? on this episode, the gang welcomes Kent's good friend, Eugene Baker, who will join for some fun and talk about a few ghost ships that you might not have ever heard of. Welcome to Episode 160 of, "What In The...? Podcast!"
On Valentine's Day in 1945, Charles Walton was found dead by a hedgerow on the Firs Farm in Warwickshire, England. He had been beaten over the head, his throat cut with his own slash hook and pinned to the ground by the neck with a pitchfork. Was the murderer one of the locals, possibly even a friend, or was the murder a ritualistic form of witchcraft, reflecting a witches murder in 1875? Tonight we'll try and discover who killed Charles Walton.
Tonight we interview Tracy's friend, Matt Davis. Matt is a man who wants to believe in the paranormal, and yet the paranormal seems to literally hide from him. Where some of us are "weirdness magnets" who attract the unexplained, Matt considers himself more of a "weirdness repellent." Can we convince him that the paranormal is real? We invite you to listen to the episode and decide for yourself. Welcome to Episode 158 of, "What In The...? Podcast!"
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, 16th Century Hungarian Countess Elizabeth Bathory has the distinction of being the most prolific serial killer in the world with a suspected 650 murders of young women to her name. In her time, Countess Bathory was accused of vicious atrocities, most notably bathing in the blood of her victims to gain immortality. She seems to have earned the title of the Blood Countess, but she really a mass murderer? Tonight, Kent, Adrianna and Tracy discuss the Blood Countess and explore the possibility that not only was she not a sadistic killer, but was instead a religious subversive and reformer who spirited noble women away to save their lives. Also, apologies to our listeners for the fact that no one on the show can pronounce Hungarian, but we try our best! Welcome to Episode 157 of "What In The...? Podcast!"
Tonight we take you to Bradshaw Ranch. this picturesque location near Sedona, Arizona once held not only the the ranch, but was also the site of many movies, commercials and television programs from the 1940's-1970's. However, this ranch holds another, more mysterious claim to fame. Much like the famous Skinwalker Ranch in Utah, Bradshaw Ranch is also home to UFO activity, strange lights, hauntings, bigfoot encounters and strange portals. Tonight we'll jump down the rabbit hole that is Bradshaw Ranch. Then Kent, Adrianna and Tracy relate a few stories regarding frightening encounters with what can only be described as real life gnomes. Welcome to Episode 156 of, "What In The...? Podcast!"
of all of the cemeteries in the United States, none seem more haunted than Bachelor's Grove Cemetery in Bremen Township, Cooke County, Illinois. The cemetery has a storied history and includes tales of Al Capone's mob hits, voices and strange lights in the night sky, and apparitions such as the Madonna, a black dog with red eyes, a farmer and his horse and the Man in Yellow. Welcome to episode 155 of, "What In The...? Podcast!"
Tonight, Kent Adriana and Tracy are relaxing in their pajamas while talking about their latest adventure at Bethany's Home Sweet Haunted Home, this time, for a group ghost investigation with homeowner and proprietor, Elsie Lodge. Welcome to episode 154 of "What In The...? Podcast!"
Tonight our guest, author, poet, folklorist and researcher, Samantha Underhill, will join us to discuss the legends of Appalachia. We'll learn of legends ranging from the whippoorwill to the Moon-eyed people. Welcome to episode 153 of, "What In The...? Podcast!"
When a person is in danger, it's the first responders; EMTs, police, doctors, firefighters and nurses who are there to help. But what happens when first responder receives a call from someone beyond their, or a call involving a ghostly of demonic entity? Adrianna is out of town, so Kent and Tracy have asked their good friend and guest, Karma Wilde, to fill in for her as they discuss first responders' encounters with the Paranormal. Welcome to episode 152 of, "What In The...? Podcast!"
Have you ever had an encounter with a stranger that was so weird it didn't make any sense to you? Did the stranger do it say something that defined explanation? What about strange locations that you might visit that disappear without a trace? Tonight we return to Reddit for these just so stories. Welcome to Episode 152 of, "What In The...Podcast!"
Tonight we are traveling to Somerset, England for a visit to Glastonbury Tor, a domelike rock formation where stands the remnants of St. Michael's Church. The Tor has possibly been around since the Bronze Age and is rumored to be the burial site of King Arthur and Queen Guinevere, as well as the location of the Holy Grail. You might even see Phantoms or hear the voices of the fairy folk whispering to one another during your visit. Welcome to episode 150 of, "What In The...? Podcast!"
Have you ever had something happen that was so strange that I defies explanation? You try and try, but come up with nothing to account for what you just witnessed. We call those head scratchers, and tonight we take to Reddit and discuss them. Are these stories true, or just the creation of a clever mind? Who knows? Either way, we think these stories will intrigue you. Welcome to Episode 149 of, "What In The...? Podcast!"
Tonight Kent and Tracy (Adrianna is out sick) recall guests from their earlier seasons and talk more about them, what them and how they thought about each interview and even what they may be up to today.