Where Our Minds Wander

Beth visits the  Mojave Desert's coolest time machine inspired by a visit from an alien. Wes visits Briarcliff, the haunted former home of Elvira, Mistress of the Dark. www.nytimes.com/interactive/2014/08/20/style/tmagazine/welcome-to-the-integratron.html https://lamag.com/lahistory/integratron-desert-dome https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Van_Tassel https://mabel.wwu.edu/do/d2f3f730-a37b-...

Beth tries not to squirm as she talks about the Mongolian Death Worm, an elusive, acid-spitting cryptid. Wes delves into the dozens of Wampus Cat sightings; another cryptid with supernatural abilities. Show Notes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mongolian_death_worm https://karlshuker.blogspot.com/ www.atlasobscura.com/articles/mongolian-death-worm https://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/s...

Beth explains the legends (and some truths) surrounding the infamous University of Edinburgh's graduation tradition. Wes explains how the US and Britain almost went to war over one little pig. Our episode sources: www.atlasobscura.com/articles/harry-potter-sorting-hat-geneva-bonnet-graduation www.heraldscotland.com/news/12183001.gently-does-it-with-hat-used-on-100000-students/ www.therestorat...

Beth shares the tale of Rosina Despard, the 19 year old girl who investigated a haunting in her own house in the 1880s. Wes takes a look at how the Wild West really was. Beyond: Documented Truths About the Strange Phenomena of Our Times. Vol 1 #4, December 1968 https://psi-encyclopedia.spr.ac.uk/articles/cheltenham-ghost https://blog.maryland-paranormal.com/post/161618288768/reflections-on-the-che...

Beth discusses the haunted  Randolph County Infirmary and former asylum in Indiana. Wes takes a look back at the devastating 1944 Circus Fire in Connecticut. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hartford_circus_fire https://connecticuthistory.org/the-hartford-circus-fire/ www.guilfordfire.com/single-post/remembering-the-tragic-hartford-circus-fire-77-years-later https://todayincthistory.com/2021/01/13/ja...

Beth shares the legend of the Utsuro Bune, a strange "ship" seen off the coast of Japan in 1803 that many say was a UFO. Wes shares the legend of the Moon-Eyed People of Appalachia. https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20220626-41030/ www.nippon.com/en/japan-topics/g00879/ www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/uk-science-tech-weekend-features-project/article-11854841/The-Japane...

Beth heads to the most haunted home in Australia, discussing the numerous stories of ghostly encounters. Wes faces the terrifying Hat Man and the many theories as to who (or what) he is. Show Notes: www.escape.com.au/destinations/australia/nsw/195anight-hotel-that-smells-like-death/news-story/904f35ab18c9c4eb65e7e3aea8f37ff8 https://montecristodoc.com/the-house/ https://the-line-up.com/monte-crist...

Beth looks at Otzi the Iceman, a fascinating 5000 year old mummy who continues to reveal amazing things- possibly even a curse. Wes checks into the haunted Chislehurst Hotel, a system of tunnels used during WWII. www.iceman.it/en/the-mummy/ www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/curse-frozen-mummy-gruesome-deaths-28685652 https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2021/10/08/the-curse-of-otzi-the-iceman/ www.britann...

Beth discusses the unsolved disappearance of the motion picture inventor. Wes encounters cryptid cousins- the Loveland Frogman and Lizard Man. blog.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/louis-le-prince-created-the-first-ever-moving-pictures/ harpers.org/archive/2022/04/who-killed-louis-le-prince-on-the-forgotten-father-of-film/ www.historyhit.com/culture/louis-le-prince-the-father-of-cinematography-who-van...

Wes tackles a wacky cryptid - the Fresno Nightcrawler! Beth explores the mystery surrounding  Serpent Mound, an ancient astronomical site in Ohio. https://allthatsinteresting.com/fresno-nightcrawler https://hhsgeneraljournal.com/13392/showcase/crawling-through-the-story-of-the-fresno-nightcrawler/ www.yourcentralvalley.com/digital-exclusive/fresno-nightcrawler-hoax-or-real-mystery-remains-years-la...

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Wes and Beth continue with the supernatural happenings around Lake Tahoe including bigfoot and UFO sightings. www.tahoedailytribune.com/news/mother-and-daughter-describe-tahoe-ufo-sighting/ www.express.co.uk/news/weird/1041077/Ufo-sighting-news-lake-tahoe-nevada-aliens-latest www.nevadaappeal.com/news/2006/jun/14/visitors-from-another-world-tahoe-man-is-a-believe/ www.ancient-code.com/sharp-video-...

Wes and Beth celebrate 100 episodes by diving into the supernatural happenings in Lake Tahoe. www.fs.usda.gov/detail/ltbmu/learning/?cid=stelprdb5109570 https://visitlaketahoe.com/attractions/a-brief-history-of-tahoe-and-its-people/ https://renoscuba.com/blog/adventure/tessie-the-monster-of-lake-tahoe www.sierrasun.com/news/from-haunted-tales-to-eyebrow-raising-myths-tahoe-has-plenty-of-spooky-sto...

Wes tells the  story behind the Kelly-Hopkinsville alien encounter from 1955, when several "goblins" attacked the Sutton family farm. Beth tells the story of actor John Wayne's former yacht, now rumored  to be haunted by his ghost. www.countryliving.com/life/a44064/eclipseville-hopkinsville-ky-history/ www.history.com/news/little-green-men-origins-aliens-hopkinsville-kelly www.iflsc...

Beth discusses Ireland's haunted Malahide Castle's several spirits who are believed to still reside within its walls.  Wes discusses Arizona's scenic Mogollon Rim, an area known for Bigfoot sightings and Travis Walton's alien abduction. www.authenticvacations.com/the-five-ghosts-of-malahide-castle www.hauntedrooms.co.uk/haunted-places/ireland/malahide-castle https://spiritedisl...

Wes dives into the tales of some strange Suffolk County creatures and Beth tells about human remains discovered inside two everyday objects. www.suffolklive.com/news/suffolk-news/shug-monkey-sightings-rendlesham www.eadt.co.uk/news/21467868.weird-suffolk-rendlesham-shug-monkey/ https://allthatsinteresting.com/black-shuck www.thesuffolkcoast.co.uk/articles/the-legend-of-the-bungay-black-dog www.the...

Beth looks into the worldwide Hum- an unexplained noise that's been heard for decades. Wes wanders through a Suffolk, England town where a manor house is said to appear and disappear. www.theguardian.com/books/2021/jul/07/the-hum-mystery-noise-says-a-lot- www.thehum.info/ https://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/unexplained-phenomena www.livescience.com/43519-taos-hum.html www.iflsci...

Who was Mary Doefour? Beth shares the mystery surrounding one woman's unknown identity. Wes takes us to a 134 year old mansion that may be the most haunted spot in Denver. Sources Used: Beth http://ancestrysisters.blogspot.com/2013/08/was-mary-doefour-really-anna-myrle.html https://lucych.medium.com/one-and-the-same-the-tragic-story-of-anna-myrle-sizer-b81d4b9ec53e www.thegazette.com/history/...

Beth looks at how the Aykroyd family's history in the paranormal  influenced one very famous movie. Wes dives  into the frigid waters off Antarctica and the encounters with a rather scary cryptid. Our Sources: Beth www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/594195/a-history-of-ghosts- www.thevintagenews.com/2021/11/22/dan-aykroyds-great-grandfather-inspired-ghostbusters/ www.yahoo.com/entertainment/dan-...

Beth walks through the history and haunting of a Manhattan mansion that has existed since the mid-18th century. Wes shares the tale of Albert Ostman's unusual encounter while vacationing  in British Columbia in 1924. Sources Used: Beth:   https://morrisjumel.org/stories/history-of-the-house/ https://www.laphamsquarterly.org/roundtable/haunting-heights-house https://hauntedhouses.com/new-york/...

Beth tours Casey, Illinois, a small town with 12 World Records for the largest things. Wes takes a look into the magical mirrors of scrying and the history and research behind them. Beth: https://www.enjoyillinois.com/explore/listing/big-things-small-town/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casey,_Illinois https://olioiniowa.com/blog/big-attractions-casey-illinois/ https://www.bigthingssmalltown.com/ M...

Beth looks at mysterious coded messages, including the enigmatic Kryptos sculpture in Langley, VA. Wes explores the life (and luck) of Roy Sullivan, the man who was struck by lightning on 7 separate occasions and survived. Sources Used:  https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/zimmermann-telegram https://www.theworldwar.org/learn/about-wwi/zimmermann-telegram https://www.sciencealert.com/secr...

Beth explores the history and hauntings of an impressive 19th century warship. Wes walks through a lovely upstate New York cemetery, where anomalous phenomena occurs (including a phantom galloping horse.)  Sources Used: https://historicships.org/explore/uss-constellation https://www.wbaltv.com/article/baltimores-uss-constellation-shares-its-ghost-stories/13106954 https://www.marylandhauntedhouses....

Beth takes us to Hotel Saranac, a haunted hotspot in a pretty, historic Adirondack town. Wes shares the mysterious message of Vrillon, a still- unknown hacker who took over a TV broadcast in 1977's southern England.  Sources:  https://www.saranaclake.com/story/2014/10/haunted-adirondack-ghost-stories https://hotelsaranac.com/hotel/history https://www.pressrepublican.com/news/local_news/parano...

Both Wes and Beth discuss the various bigfoot creatures of South America, including explorer Percy Fawcett's encounter and the terrifying Mapingauri.  Are people just seeing a giant ground sloth that's been extinct for 8000 years? https://theunexplainedmysteries.com/maricoxi-sasquatches-south-america/ https://www.rainforestcruises.com/guides/bigfoot-of-the-amazon-the-mapinguari https://a...