Ep. 50 : The Legend of the Jersey Devil
Suspend your disbelief coven, if you will, to join us for a spooky story. One stormy night in 1735, Mother Leeds gave birth to the devil's baby, who flew up the chimney into New Jersey's Pine Barren forest- where he has lived and terrorized ever since! This week we have some fun with the legend of the Jersey devil. Was he a poor unfortunate baby, doomed by his mother's absent-minded curse? Was he the son of the Prince of Darkness? Was he an elaborate prank invented by locals to keep tourists out of a pristine forest? Was Benjamin Franklin a douche? We'll answer at least one of these questions, and many others, as we share our thoughts on this infamous local legend. Elise treats us to a boo-tiful gourmet pop tart (see what I did there?) and we both share our strong opinions on a Hollywood blockbuster that neither of us have seen. Join us in our countdown to the most magical night of the year, and get in the Halloween spirit!
Ep. 34 : Beyond Bigfoot - A Hairy History
He's everyone's favorite big guy, even with only four toes and a stinky disposition. You love to question him, really want to believe in him, and can't quite disprove him. It's a bear! It's a costumed man! It's Bigfoot! Whether you call him Sasquatch, Bigfoot or maybe even Yeti, everyone has some version of this bi-pedal beast who lives in the woods. This week, Halee navigates our favorite cryptid's origin story, some questionable proof of his existence and the film that made him famous. As always, Joe Nickell tries to crash the party, but we just won't let him. Happy Haunting!
Ep 14: Point Pleasant and the Mothman’s Reign of Terror
The year is 1966, and the town of Point Pleasant has been given a bit more than it can handle. Beach ball-sized orbs are floating down the river, the Men in Black are knocking at the front door, and a man with a 10-foot wingspan is seen flying overhead. Angel or demon? Prophet or fantasy? This week, Elise dives into the legend of the Mothman and the tragedy that secured his place in history. We'll discuss theories, ponder John Keel's findings and ask the hard questions, like where does Mothman live when he's not haunting small towns? Our first cryptid episode would not be complete without a little sex appeal, so Halee brings her saucy knowledge to the table, along with some delicious Easy Bake Oven scones. Happy haunting!