Chumming with the Spirits

In the early 20th Century the town of Portlock, Alaska was terrorized by what many claim to be a killer Bigfoot. The incidents were so horrific that one man and his dogs died from an attack and the town was abandoned due to fear. Join us as we talk about this horrific instance and give our own interpretations into what we think really happened.

Sit back and grab yourself a cold one as J.D. visits Mr. Matthew Orton in Little Rock, Arkansas. Matt Orton is the host of "Drunken Cryptids" podcast and together they talk about their paranormal experiences, endeavors and dreams. And if you haven't already subscribed to these spectacular channels and podcast, what are you waiting for? Drunken Cryptids Myths, Monsters and Mullets Ghost Gossip Neve...

Join us as we start season 3 off with a bang. We interview the owner and founder of "Tarot and Tidbits." Learning about Scrying mirrors, tarot cards and all things cardamancy has never been more intriguing.

To close out Season 2 as well as 2025 we wanted to share with everyone some of the bloopers that happen behind the scenes. From snot rockets to drunken escapades we wish everyone a Happy Holiday season and can't wait for you to see and hear what is in store for season 3 and 2026.

On this episode we sit down with our friends Raven Knight and Gabriel Von Graves from Darkwoods Paranormal in Elkhorn Wisconsin as we discuss our investigation of The Shaker Brothel and other paranormal inquiries.

Join us as we get the amazing opportunity to review Roadside Sodas Holiday Drink list lineup. This amazing small business based out of Lima, OH have an amazing lineup of paranormal and cryptid inspired soda fountain drinks. On this episode we get to taste test the top 4 favorites of theirs from the new holiday special lineup. The Sugarplum Sips, The Shirley Temple Twist, The Jack Frost, and the Pe...

Join us as we wish O.G. a farewell for 2026.

On this episode we delve into some of the more obscure cryptids out there. From the Old Saybrook Block Heads, to the Slide Rock Bolter, all the way down to the Aswang.

On this episode of Chumming With The Spirits J.D. and Para-Chum sit down and discuss some of the amazing adventures and trips that J.D. has been on recently, as well as all the wonderful things that the podcast has coming up in 2026. You don't want to miss this one.

What is a ghost ship? What is a ship that is a ghost? What is a haunted ship? These are the confusing yet hilarious questions we ask during our latest episode as we delve into some very fun rabbit holes of interesting conversation about the subject. A ghost ship, also known as a phantom ship, is a vessel with no living crew aboard; it may be a fictional ghostly vessel, such as the Flying Dutchman,...

On this episode we talk about the world of superstitions. Superstitions are beliefs or practices, such as believing a black cat crossing your path brings bad luck, that are not based on reason or scientific fact but are often tied to feelings of luck, fate, or magic . They often arise from fear of the unknown and can provide a sense of control or comfort, even if people rationally know they aren't...

Join us for this special Halloween edition as we discuss the Haunted Harris-Kearney House in Kansas City. It is the oldest house in Kansas City, Missouri, as well as one of the most haunted. This location is also where the Chumming With The Spirits crew first met.

Join on this fascinating episode as we delve into the mysterious Mandela Effect. The false memory phenomenon was initially investigated by psychological pioneers Pierre Janet and Sigmund Freud . Freud was fascinated with memory and all the ways it could be understood, used, and manipulated. Some claim that his studies have been quite influential in contemporary memory research, including the resea...

On this episode we discuss who would win in some of the most bizarre and off the cuff match ups in the comic universe. Would Doctor Strange beat Dr. Fate, would Spawn beat Ghost Rider, and many more as we venture down rabbit holes that some would say should probably not be ventured down. So sit back, grab your favorite drink and join us as we match character versus character like you've never seen...

JD Chum Bucket is back — and this time, Bigfoot might’ve wandered into the shot! 👀 Our cryptid-loving hosts share laughs and cold brews around the campfire as something massive stirs in the shadows. From hilarious banter to eerie encounters, this episode perfectly blends paranormal storytelling and comedy in true Chumming with the Spirits style. 🔥 Episode Highlights: JD Chum Bucket’s return to t...

Step into the chaos of comedy, cryptids, and cold brews in this off-the-rails podcast episode featuring @MythsMonstersandMullets! 🍻👻 We hit everything from Cougar, Washington and Beaver Bay adventures, to late-night talk about Bigfoot sightings, Dogman, UFOs, and shadow figures. Expect mullet wigs, PBR taste-tests, wild road trip stories, and plenty of laughs. Recorded just before the Ohio Bigfo...

⏳✨ Are time slips real… or are they actually portals to other worlds? In this episode of Chumming with the Spirits , we uncover some of the strangest paranormal encounters ever reported — from ghosts and UFOs to Bigfoot and the Mandela Effect. 👻 What you’ll discover in this episode: What are time slips and how are they different from portals A chilling hallway encounter with a cowboy out of tim...

On August 21, 1955, a quiet farmhouse in rural Kentucky became the stage for one of the most bizarre and terrifying nights in UFO history — the Kelly-Hopkinsville Goblin Encounter . 👀 According to the Sutton family and their friends, glowing silver beings with large yellow eyes surrounded their home, peering through windows and climbing onto the roof. For hours, the family claimed they were under...

Join us as we dive into our chilling overnight investigation of the Sallie House in Atchison, Kansas —one of the most infamous haunted houses in America. With Darkwood Paranormal alongside us, we experienced strange anomalies, unexplained battery drains, bizarre light phenomena, and unsettling personal effects that lasted for days. In this episode, we cover: 🔦 First impressions vs. the reality of...

What happens when the urban legend of the Black-Eyed Kids collides with demonic forces threatening humanity’s survival? In this episode, we explore the chilling phenomenon of the Black-Eyed Children —mysterious, soulless-eyed kids who appear at your doorstep, asking to be let in—and dive deep into The Children: Birth of Evil , the first book in a fictional series from paranormal investigator, auth...

Join us as we sit down with Darkwoods Paranormal and discuss the Elmwood U.F.O. Days extravaganza that we were blessed to be a part of. We discuss some of the amazing things that we witnessed in one of the local graveyards before the event as well as the presentations that took place for both of our podcasts.

On this episode we discuss our recent outing to the Elite Comics Summer Jam event, and talk about all the amazing things that happened while we were there.

Join the Chumming With The Spirits team as they delve into the possibility of real life vampires walking amongst us and from the past. Are vampires real, or are just myths created by us to fascinate our lust for the impossible?

Join us as we discuss one of the most controversial topics in the paranormal field. ORBS. What are they, are they paranormal, are they a natural phenomenon or are they something else completely unknown to our world?

Join us for this weeks episode, where discuss the topic of Wraiths. Wraiths are often depicted as spectral, ghostly figures, frequently associated with death and the supernatural. They can be seen as the spirits of the dead, trapped between worlds, or as malevolent entities haunting the living. In fiction, they are commonly portrayed as shadowy, hooded figures with glowing eyes, or even as insubst...