Anxious At Bedtime

This week, Monica and Cash tumble down the haunted rabbit hole of online listings for cursed and possessed objects, but things get weird fast. One listing vanished right in the middle of recording. One bear named Fanny just wants to play video games. A clown doll refuses to reveal the spirit inside it. And one mysterious doll has Monica eerily close to clicking "Buy Now."   Join us as we explore t...

This week, we take you to one of Idaho's most haunted historic sites, Stricker Ranch. Once a lonely stop on the Oregon Trail and now home to more than just memories. Armed with our mics, curiosity, and the Ghost Tube app, we revisit our past ghost hunts at the ranch. What started as a calm history chat turned into something else entirely... Let's just say, by the end, we didn't end the episode, th...

From the deserts of Arizona to the jungles of Papua New Guinea, reports of giant winged creatures refuse to die. Are modern pterodactyls gliding through our skies, or are these sightings just misidentified birds and folklore reborn? We dive into the legends, pterosaur eyewitness accounts, and mysteries that keep the skies alive with speculation.  If you or somebody you know has had a brush with th...

*Contains spoilers for the movie Clown in a Cornfield In this episode we're diving into one of the creepiest pieces of American folklore: the phantom clown sightings. From the terrifying reports of clowns trying to lure kids into vans in 1981, to the strange echoes in 1991, these eerie encounters blur the line between urban legend, mass hysteria, and something much stranger lurking just out of sig...

This episode is truly for mature audiences only! We finally visited Zak Bagans' Haunted Museum in Las Vegas, and we have thoughts. In this episode, we break down our entire experience, from the objects and atmosphere to the ghostly encounter (just one!) and whether it lived up to the hype. We share the good, the bad, and the repulsive. We're being brutally honest about it all. Haunted or hype? Let...

The ash has barely settled from Part 1's dive into the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens, but the story isn't finished yet. Because some people believe the mountain didn't just unleash fire and destruction... it unleashed something alive.  In this episode, we meet the legendary Batsquatch, a winged cryptid with glowing red eyes, blue fur, and a knack for terrifying unlucky hikers and pilots. We'll...

On May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens unleashed the most catastrophic volcanic eruption in U.S. history. In this first part of our two-part series, we explore the mountain's eerie lore, the warning signs no one could ignore, and the morning when an entire face of the volcano collapsed in the largest landslide ever recorded. We'll take you inside the chaos, destruction, and four tragic deaths that beca...

This week's episode is a little chaotic, but hopefully in the best way. From floaty horrors to forest hauntings and glowstick fueled terror, we're diving into four brand new Summerween themed horror stories to cool you off with chills.  It's also a special one: Cash reads a story on air for the very first time!  Stories in this episode: The Last Float- A foggy lake, a missing friend, and a hauntin...

First of all,  Baddies > Haggies. In this chilling installment of listener stories, we bring you five true tales from people just like you, who encountered the paranormal and lived to tell the tale about it (barely).  First, a mysterious voice calls out at just the right moment, saving one listener from what could've been a deadly fall. Then, an intimate evening is rudely interrupted by an unin...

What do you get when you mix a robotic hamster-owl, a made-up language, and a government ban? A Furby. In this episode, Monica and Cash dig into the bizarre and unsettling history of everyone's favorite cursed childhood toy. From real life horror stories and tech conspiracy theories to the NSA's paranoia and a possible paranormal connection, we ask: were Furbys haunted...or something worse? If you...

In this killer-good episode of Anxious At Bedtime, Monica and Cash dive into the 1997 teen slasher classic I Know What You Did Last Summer. Monica gives a dramatic (and slightly unhinged) retelling of the plot while Cash adds his signature commentary and deep sighs.  We break down everything from the iconic killer's rain slicker to the movie's biggest scares, and of course, rate it on our Anxious...

In this special tribute episode, Monica and Cash celebrate the legendary Dan Meers, aka KC Wolf, with a series of funny, fictional ghost stories set in Arrowhead Stadium. From haunted hallways to cursed tailgates, Dan Meers takes on paranormal chaos with heart, humor, and a foam finger.  Whether you're a Chiefs fan, a ghost story lover, or just here for the BBQ references, join us as we honor one...

Nestled deep in the woods of Connecticut lies the ghost town of Dudleytown, a place so steeped in darkness that it's been erased from maps and sealed off from the public. Was it doomed by a centuries-old curse, plagued by madness and death, or simply swallowed by the forest itself?  It it all just legend? Or is something truly watching from the trees? If you or someone you know has had a brush wit...

In one of the most delightfully unhinged chapters of American wildlife history, Idaho once parachuted live beavers into the wilderness. Yes, actual beavers. With parachutes.  In this mini episode, we dive into the true story of how post-WWII suburbia clashed with beaver behavior, the legend of Elmo Heter (Idaho Fish and Game's most chaotic genius), and how one brave rodent named Geronimo became th...

This week we dive headfirst into the haunted corners of eBay to uncover some of the creepiest, weirdest, and most haunted objects currently up for sale. From cursed dolls to ghost-infested keys, we explore the bizarre listings, read chilling item descriptions, and share our takes on whether we'd dare bring any of these spooky treasures home.  Listener discretion advised: We're not responsible if y...

We're back! This special mini episode marks our return, and though it's shorter than usual, it's filled with something we all need right now: hope. Join us as we explore the mysterious and miraculous stories of the Butterfly People, angelic figures reported by survivors of the devastating Joplin tornado. Whether you believe in miracles or just need a reason to look for light in the rubble, this on...

We're heartbroken to share that Cash's mom is missing. She left her home around 1am without her phone, wallet, medications, or cane, and hasn't been seen since. We've shared all the missing person information on our social medias. If you're able to share or keep an eye out, it means the world.  Thank you for understanding. We love you. We'll be back when we can. 

Is it just a game... or a gateway? In this episode of Anxious At Bedtime, we had our ChatGPT conjure eight terrifying tales of Ouija board encounters - each one darker, stranger, and more unsettling than the last. From cursed packages to whispering walls, nothing is off-limits once the planchette starts to move. So, light a candle, hold your breath, and don't forget to say goodbye. Because you nev...

In this chilling episode of our Ouija series, we're diving into the real stories - the ones that kept people awake at night long after the board was packed away. These aren't urban legends. These are firsthand accounts of Ouija board sessions that went way too far, encounters with entities that didn't leave when the game ended, and the lingering effects that followed.  From shadowy figures to omin...

Think you're ready to play with a Ouija board? In Part 2 of our deep dive, we're talking rules of the game, both the well-known ones and the ones whispered about in paranormal circles. We'll walk you through how to mentally and energetically protect yourself, and cleanse your space (and the board), and the worse places to break out the planchette. Plus, we get into the fascinating, and slightly ch...

In this first installment of our Ouija board series, we dive into the eerie history of the infamous sleepover seance tool. Learn how the board named itself, why the U.S. Patent Office believed it could talk, and how it sparked not one, but two intense family feuds. We'll tell you how the mysterious death of Ouija board mogul William Fuld was blamed on the board itself - and how its co-creator, Hel...

In this chaotic episode, we put on our tin foil hats and speculate on the ultimate ghost hangouts. From amusement parks to shopping malls, we dive into the weird and wonderful places that would make perfect haunts. Which locations offer the best entertainment for the restless dead? Tune in as we debate and theorize the most unexpected paranormal playgrounds.  If you or someone you know has had a b...

Surprise, surprise, we talk about poop and butts again.  Step back into the unsettling world of historical medicine, where doctors prescribed tobacco smoke enemas for drowning victims, miracle weight loss pills packed a deadly punch, and teething babies endured the horrors of teeth lancing. But for all the bizarre and horrifying treatments, some medical experts of the past were surprisingly close...

Forget everything you think you know about leprechauns. In this episode of Anxious At Bedtime, we're diving deep into the mischievous world of Ireland's most famous fairy folk. We'll explore the original color associated with them, how the King of Ulster fits into their legend, and dig into three documented sightings that'll make you wonder what's really hiding at the end of the rainbow. Grab a lu...

We let AI take the weel - metaphorically, of course - and had ChatGPT write us some original scary stories, and wow, did it deliver. This episode is packed with eerie and hilarious tales, including a ghostly football fan that refuses to leave the game, a poor crunchwrap that witnesses things it never should have seen, and a do-good haunted llama. Buckle up, because this is going to be a weird one....