Shadowland

Send a text It’s said that ghosts haunt the places they loved in life or left things undone. We expect to find them in old houses, former battlegrounds and misty cemeteries. But they’re just as likely to be hanging at your local food court or DMV. Today, we’re talking about retail and municipal hauntings. 

Send a text When it comes to supernatural entities, we pay a lot of attention to how they look – impossibly small or large and covered in fur, glowing red eyes or grayish skin, the list goes on. But sometimes, what’s even more interesting is what they wear. Today, we’re talking about paranormal fashion. 

Send a text There’s nothing more peaceful than being out in the woods, surrounded by majestic trees, birdsong and the warmth of a crackling fire. That is, unless something else is out there with you. Today, we’re back with some campfire stories. 

Send a text Some believe objects can be a vessel for the soul, from treasured possessions to sacred relics. But one stands above the rest. Because when you’re gazing at it hanging there, it just might be looking back. Today, we’re sharing stories about haunted paintings. 

Send a text When it comes to cryptid lore, sometimes what’s most terrifying isn’t the alien–but the ALMOST human. Add in ghastly pallor, a skeletal frame and the ability to lurk undetected in the darkness and you’ve got the stuff of nightmares. Today, we’re sharing stories about Pale Crawlers. 

Send a text Those who venture into the wilderness often report a sense of being watched. A sudden chill. A feeling of dread, as though danger is following just behind. But for certain mountain travelers in Big Sur and remote Scotland, it’s not just a feeling–it’s knowing. Today, we’re sharing stories about Dark Watchers and the Big Grey Man.

Send a text In the world of the paranormal, unexplained sightings–from UFOs and bigfoot to floating orbs–capture our collective imagination. But often, the real mystery lies in what we can’t see. Today, we’re sharing stories about sound anomalies. 

Send a text The visions that come to us in sleep show us many things. Our deepest longings, our greatest fears, the darkest secrets we keep even from ourselves. And sometimes? They show us the future. Today, we’re sharing stories of precognitive dreams. 

Send a text The season of giving is here and as we all know, some gifts are a hit, some are a miss–but some are downright spooky. Today, welcome to our Shadowland haunted holiday gift guide. 

Send a text Whether you’re hiking in the woods after sunset or driving a desolate road all alone, it’s not just bears or creepy humans you need to be worried about. There could be stranger things lurking in the darkness. Today, we’re sharing campfire stories about cryptids. 

Send a text They say the eyes are the windows to the soul. But for some, when you look in, all you see is darkness. Whether they take the form of children, the elderly or other creatures of the night, one thing’s for certain–they’re absolutely terrifying. Today, we’re sharing stories of black-eyed entities. 

Send a text In our previous episode, we covered eyewitness accounts of a creature that defies explanation. Neither human nor insect, one thing is certain: it’s not of this world. Today, in a special episode, we’re talking to Paul Jacks about his encounter with the Mantis Man. 

Send a text When you’re venturing into the woods, there are the dangers you look out for and others you never see coming. Because as you peer into the darkness, you never know what’s looking back. Today, we’re sharing stories about two creepy forest creatures you may have never heard of. 

Send a text We’ve all heard of mysterious creatures stalking the forest. But what about the things lurking in the tall grass–and the fascinating evidence they leave behind. Today, we’re sharing stories about the Ohio Grassman. 

Send a text When someone goes missing, the case can be tough to solve. Sometimes it’s deemed voluntary, sometimes accidental, sometimes foul play.  But once in a while, a vanishing seems to defy explanation–and might be out of this world. Today, we’re sharing stories about mysterious disappearances tied to UFOs. 

Send a text When it comes to the world of the paranormal, many of us have a story or two. But for others, it’s part of the story of their lives. Today, we’re welcoming back special guest Mike Gabriel to talk psychic phenomena. And…our very own EVP.

Send a text Seeing lights in the sky is a shocking experience in and of itself. But imagine not just seeing a spaceship–but going inside. Today, we’re sharing stories about close encounters of the fourth kind.

Send a text What happens when you have a profound experience that can’t be explained? Do you take it as madness? As divine inspiration? Or do you spend the rest of your life trying to figure it out?  Today, we’re sharing stories about the extraordinary visions of Philip K. Dick

Send a text When we think of spooky landscapes, it’s usually a land of shadows. The thought of something lurking in darkness. But sometimes, the most terrifying things stalk in a stretch of endless white. Today, we’re sharing stories of snowbound scaries. 

Send a text It’s the shortest day of the year–and the longest night. Dark, cold and full of mystery, it’s a time when the veil separating this world from the next is thinnest. And sometimes, the strangest things get through. Today, we’re sharing stories for the winter solstice. 

Send a text Their work takes them into crowded cities, across state lines and over endless stretches of lonely highway. With so many hours on the open road, they see a lot of things–and some, they wish they hadn’t. Today, we’re sharing paranormal stories from truck drivers. 

Send a text They represent escape, relaxation, a respite for the weary traveler. They’re a home away from home, however temporary. But it seems that some guests never check out. Today, we’re sharing stories about haunted hotels. 

Send a text They’re the granddaddy of ghost tales, conjuring up Victorian turrets, creaking doors and pale apparitions. But what is it like when you’re a real resident? Today, we’re sharing stories about haunted houses…with a very special guest. 

Send a text Camping season is here, inspiring us to gather around the fire to tell our most terrifying tales. But as the flames die down and we peer into the darkness, what if something out there’s looking back? Today, we’re sharing stories about haunted campgrounds. 

Send a text After a devastating tragedy, part of the healing process comes from talking about it. But what happens when you have nowhere to turn? Or if no one even knows you’re there? Today, we’re sharing stories about the Ishinomaki Ghost Sightings.