Least Haunted

This time we are joined by writer, researcher, and paranormal expert Sharon A. Hill to discuss her book,  Scientifical Americans , in which she researched and documented the phenomenon of Amateur Reasearch Investigation Groups (ARIGs) or as you might know them, Ghost Hunters! It is a fun and insightful conversation into the world of the "Scientifical" and paranormal sub culture/community. And alon...

You know this story. Even if you don't think you do, you do. It's totally true and it happened to a friend of a friend of mine... This time Cody and Garth talk about one of the most widespread "urban myths" in history, The Vanishing Hitchhiker ! From the roads of ancient Rome, to the highways of The United States, to the tv screen, and everywhere in between- Why is it so hard for a ghost to catch...

Some ships just keep on sailing, they drift across the map. Some ship's just keep on sailing, tell me what is up with that? They've lost their crew and  captain, left a mystery and cargo. But there's something about Mary that they don't know.  Mary. There's just something about Mary... Celeste.  Special thanks to Jim Watts @ https://maryceleste.net Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/leasthaunted J...

There is an old joke, "What is Beethoven up to these days?" Answer, "Decomposing." Haha very funny. Everybody laughs. But what if I told you that in the 1960's famous dead musicians of the past got tired of  decomposing  and decided to start re-composing?  With the help of a mild mannered British single mother and lunch lady, a full  Liszt of the greats were ready to take the stage once more and s...

This time Cody and Garth explore the legend of the fearsome Hodag with a little help from Least Haunted's resident old timey prospector Lucky Johnson. What is a Hodag? Why is the Hodag? And how is the Hodag? All good questions, and all with somewhat "satisfactory" answers. So grab your dynamite, hide your all white bulldogs, and make sure to be kind to any old oxen you might encounter. It's Hodag...

You heard about Rods ? How about Sky Fish ? Did you know about the mysterious lifeforms that this very monent swarm about everything you know at speeds too fast for the naked eye? You didn't? Then It's time to point your cameras up at the sky and into the sun, because we're going Rod Fishing!  Support us on  Patreon! patreon.com/leasthaunted Join our Discord ! https://discord.gg/x3fJbbBx4e Follow...

It's the exciting conclusion to UFO Month! Pick up the story of Flying Saucer Mania two weeks later, and hear about the most famous UFO cover-up conspiracy of all time! Buckle up because we're Crashing Roswell! This Episode will also be available as a video on our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@leasthauntedpodcast Support us on  Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/leasthaunted Join our  D...

It's Least Haunted UFO Month! And to kick it off we're going all the way back to the beginning. Get ready to meet Kenneth Arnold. A 1940's flying fire extinguisher flogger who's strange encounter in the skies over the state of Washington would change science fiction, pop culture, and launch a thousand conspiracy theories. The truth is out there, and it's tamer than you thought.  Join us on  Discor...

Everything you think you know about Unicorns is probably wrong. Or is it? What is the point of these creatures? Where do they come from? And what do they even look like? One thing is for sure, somehow capitalism is probably to blame.  Support us on  Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/leasthaunted Join us on  Discord!  https://discord.gg/x3fJbbBx4e See episode images on  Tumblr!  https://www.tumblr....

Happy Pride! To celebrate we are going to discuss the magical and fabulous life of James Randi. One of the greatest magicians of the twentieth century, and a skeptical investigator without equal. From precocious beginnings in Canada, to the television screen, he battled misinformation and scammer "hoo-ha peddlers". And along the way he will test the boundaries of what it takes to bring honesty to...

This time Cody tells Garth an internet favorite legend that is a giant pile of crap. And in searching for the origin, he causes himself physical pain and mental damage. Hold on tight for The Kandahar Giant! Support us on  Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leasthaunted Join us on Discord!  https://discord.gg/x3fJbbBx4e Follow us on  Tumblr!  https://www.tumblr.com/leasthaunted Check out our  Blue Sk...

Garth is on assignment once again. So this time Cody is joined once again by wildlife biologist Carolyn to discuss a beastly set of occurances in pre-revolutionary France. What was to be a simple walk in the woods, becomes a very deep and thorough exploration of the ins and outs of The Beast of Gevaudan!  Join us on  Discord!  https://discord.gg/x3fJbbBx4e Support us on  Patreon! https://www.patre...

This time Cody tells Garth about a legend from Tennessee, a tale of poltergiest-like shenanigans, Gef The Mongoose akin mischief, and  MURDER?  Hear the tale of The Bell Witch. "The Most Documented Haunting in history"*  Also take a trip to Garth's Corner to learn about Barnard's Star!  * " Most" is a relative term...  Support us on Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/leasthaunted Join us on Discord...

It's our FIFTH ANNIVERSARY! And to celebrate we have returned to the story that started it all. That's right, Gef The Talking Mongoose! Only this time we will be reviewing the 2023 film, Nandor Fodor and The Talking Mongoose , starring Simon Pegg, Minnie Driver, Christopher Lloyd, and... Neil Gaiman, unfortunately , as Gef the Mongoose.  Does it hold up to the tale we told in the first episode of...

It's almost April 1st! And you know what that means? Time to talk about some Paranormal Fools! And arguably there is no one who fits that bill more than Zak Bagans and the Ghost Adventures Crew! Who is that? And what is Ghost Adventures? Well, just sit right back and hear a tale. A tale of a paranormal trip. That started from a ghostly town and the throwing of a brick...  Join us on  Discord!  htt...

This time Cody tells Garth all about Ectoplasm! What is it? Where does it come from? Should you eat it? etc. And along the way tells the story of the last woman to be "tried for witchcraft" in The United Kingdom! Join us on  Discord!  https://discord.gg/x3fJbbBx4e Support us on  Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/leasthaunted Follow us on  Tumblr!  https://www.tumblr.com/leasthaunted Check out our ...

Get the 411 on the 411. No, not those 411, the other 411 ! Confused? That's to be expected. This time we get tangled up in the weblike string of the old "crazy board" and try not to lose ourselves in the wild conspiracy of The Missing 411 ... And along the way we'll visit some National Parks too!  Content Warning: This episode discusses topics that some listeners might find upsetting or disturbing...

There is something in the waters of Lake Okanagan, British Columbia. It is the subject of myths and legends. And It has stymied the likes of both Leonard Nimoy and The History Channel... But We're pretty sure we've got it all figured out. Also, borders. What's up with those? Support us on  PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/leasthaunted Join us on DISCORD!  https://discord.gg/x3fJbbBx4e Follow us on...

This is the story of what happens when no one gets satire or allegory. When generations of people fail to get the point and instead go searching for a metaphor. A cautionary tale about how fan fiction can potentially lead to genocide and aliens... A slippery slope that leads right into the very depths of the human imagination, and possibly to the bottom of the ocean itself. This is Atlantis!  Supp...

Garth is back with a brand new Polterbites! This time we talk about what we were up to the last three months while he was away, why he was away, and then we dive into politics and the philosophical ways to oppose fascism. Then finish it off with an old song for a new world. This would normally be a Patron Exclusive, but we are making it free to everyone so you can all experience it. Become a patro...

Garth has returned from his special assignments, and Cody has returned from Phoenix with a tale to tell. Get out your telescopes and potato cameras, look upwards and through the past to the mid 90's as we explore one of the largest mass UFO sightings in history! And along the way we'll take a ride on a warthog too.  Support us on  Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/leasthaunted Join us on  Discord!...

Cody is joined once again by Dr. Tim King to go over the very complicated workings of the Mayan calendar, and why in the extremely grand scale of things, December 2012 wasn't as much to worry about as many wanted you to believe at the time. Or was it?  Included: ASMR of rain on a cabin roof.  Support us on  Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leasthaunted Follow us on Tumblr!  https://leasthaunted.tu...

This is the story of Fred and Jane. An ordinary couple who are about to find that not only has The Holiday Season always been a little less stressful when it happens to other people, but more so when it isn't being celebrated in The Crepuscular Quadrant. Cast: Fred..... Lord Havelock Jane..... The Bibarbarian Tom/Jaspar..... Cody Franks Sarah..... Kelly Flynn Rodd Sterling..... Himself Written and...

Cody talks to his brother Gunner about his obsession with Lighthouses. Why are they so spooky? What are they for? Why is it a bad idea to have two men with the same name in the same one? Follow the flashing beacon to the answers as they try to solve a 124 year old mystery.  Join us on DISCORD! https://discord.gg/6jSqPXupJk Support us oin Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leasthaunted Follow us on T...

This time Cody is joined by The Least Haunted beer expert/attorney Travis Alexander of The Hoppy Trails Pod to talk about cephalically challenged equestrians, and the origin of one of the first American Ghost Stories. So tighten the straps on your saddle, pour yourself a nice beer, and hold on tight! It's a bumpy ride. And above all else, don't lose your head. Unless you are into that sort of thin...