The Anecdotalist

Alien and UFO Encounters Something was laid to rest in a small town cemetery in Aurora, Texas. In 1897, an “airship” collided with Judge Proctors’ windmill, exploding and throwing shards of molten Aluminum and Iron all across his property. A small, humanoid creature was pulled from the wreckage. Some say the body of the alien is still there, buried in the town cemetery. Visit us at: https://theane...

Halloween, or All Hallows Eve. Paganism and Christianity merge to create the holiday we know and celebrate today. Visit us at: https://theanecdotalistpodcast.com/ Follow us on: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/AnecdotalistPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_anecdotalist?igshid=M2RkZGJiMzhjOQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAnecdotalistPodcast Sources: https://...

October Spooktacular The Ghost of Route 44 is a legend that reaches as far back as those in New England can remember. Passed down through oral tradition and legend. They say, if you are unlucky enough to be traveling down Route 44 outside Rehoboth Massachusetts late at night you may have the unlucky pleasure of meeting the red headed hitchhiker. Visit us at: https://theanecdotalistpodcast.com/ Fol...

October Spooktacular The legend of the Black Shuck dates back to Odin. The demon dog, or hell hound roams the countryside of Suffolk. It’s said that if you hear or see this dog it’s too late. Visit us at: https://theanecdotalistpodcast.com/ Follow us on: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/AnecdotalistPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_anecdotalist?igshid=M2RkZGJiMzhjOQ%3D%3D&utm_source...

Unsolved Mystery When 9 hikers went missing in the winter of 1959, a search team was dispatched to the Ural Mountains. What they found baffled them. A tattered tent, and 9 bodies in various locations up to a mile away. What happened to these people? Some speculate UFO’s, others the Yeti. In part 2 Jason's power goes out and I try podcasting alone. I wrap up the story from part 1 and then dive into...

Unsolved Mystery When 9 hikers went missing in the winter of 1959, a search team was dispatched to the Ural Mountains. What they found baffled them. A tattered tent, and 9 bodies in various locations up to a mile away. What happened to these people? Some speculate UFO’s, others the Yeti. Visit us at: https://theanecdotalistpodcast.com/ Follow us on: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/AnecdotalistPod...

Alien and UFO Encounters In November of 1975, 7 loggers stumbled upon a disc floating in a clearing. Travis Walton, after approaching the craft was knocked off his feet by an explosion of light. In an instance he had vanished without a trace. Was he abducted by Aliens? Visit us at: https://theanecdotalistpodcast.com/ Follow us on: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/AnecdotalistPod Instagram: https:/...

Ghosts and Paranormal Encounters The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum is the second largest hand cut building second only to the Kremlin. It's also said to be one of the most haunted buildings in the US. The walls hold many stories, and some say the spirits of those that once lived here. Visit us at: https://theanecdotalistpodcast.com/ Follow us on: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/AnecdotalistPod I...

Unsolved Mystery The disappearance of the keepers of the Flannan Isles Lighthouse, til this day remains a mystery. 3 men left on the island to tend to the lighthouse disappeared seemingly without a trace with very little evidence to go off. Tonight we take a deep dive into the mystery of those missing men. Plus bonus content from Paul's trip to the Ohio State Reformatory Visit us at: https://thean...

UFO and Alien Encounters In 1957 reports came rolling in from all over Levelland Texas of strange lights in the sky and of a strange oblong craft that appeared to land and take off. All through the night police continued to receive these reports. The incident sparked a nationwide pandemonium sparking an official Project Blue Book investigation. Visit us at: https://theanecdotalistpodcast.com/ Foll...

Ghosts and Paranormal Encounters The Ohio State Reformatory, famous for being the film location of The Shawshank Redemption, is also the location of many nefarious beings. Long dead ghosts of inmates, guards, and individuals who fell victim to the violence perpetrated here. Visit us at: https://theanecdotalistpodcast.com/ Follow us on: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/AnecdotalistPod Instagram: ht...

Unsolved Mystery December 5, 1872 the Mary Celeste was found adrift and pointing westward away from its destination. What followed was months of investigations and trials surrounding her missing crew. 150 years later it still remains unsolved. Visit us at: https://theanecdotalistpodcast.com/ Follow us on: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/AnecdotalistPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_ane...

Aliens and Extraterrestrial Encounters In 1952 the public was buzzing with word that flying saucers and aliens had invaded Washington D.C. Newspapers across the nation reported flying objects over our nation’s capitol. The U.S. government quickly gave an explanation, but the public didn’t buy it. In this episode we explore the UFO’s over Washington. Visit us at: https://theanecdotalistpodcast.com/...

Ghosts and Paranormal Encounters In this episode, we find ourselves back in Alcatraz, this time we talk about the ghosts and spirits of The Rock. Alcatraz notorious for being inescapable to the living, also appears to be inescapable to the dead. Visit us at: https://theanecdotalistpodcast.com/ Follow us on: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/AnecdotalistPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_a...

Unsolved Mystery In 1977 Mary Gillespie and the people of Circleville, Ohio started receiving threatening and ominous letters. Over time, things escalated out of control, resulting in the death of one man and the prison sentence of another. In this episode, we cover the story and the what-ifs that surround the Circleville Letters. Visit us at: https://theanecdotalistpodcast.com/ Follow us on: Twit...

Aliens and Extraterrestrial Encounters Betty and Barney Hill were traveling down Route 3 on their way home to Portsmouth New Hampshire. When an odd phenomenon occurred, a light in the night sky began following their every move. After a game of cat and mouse. The Hills came face to face with that phenomenon. An aircraft piloted by beings of unknown origin. In this episode, we detail that encounter....

Aliens and Extraterrestrial Encounters Betty and Barney Hill were traveling down Route 3 on their way home to Portsmouth New Hampshire. When an odd phenomenon occurred, a light in the night sky began following their every move. After a game of cat and mouse. The Hills came face to face with that phenomenon. An aircraft piloted by beings of unknown origin. In this episode, we detail that encounter....

Ghosts and Paranormal Encounters Death surrounds the Myrtles Plantation, every family suffered similar pains. From illness to murder, to voodoo the Myrtle Plantation is full of a rich history of death and suffering. Today, the plantation see thousands of guests. Very often, the guests leave with more than they bargained for. They leave with a new sense of terror. Visit us at: https://theanecdotali...

Unsolved Mystery Three men have escaped Alcatraz, in what was considered the largest prison break in American history. In part 2, we discuss the search and the many theories surrounding the days and years after the escape. Visit us at: https://theanecdotalistpodcast.com/ Follow us on: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/AnecdotalistPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_anecdotalist?igshid=M2Rk...

Unsolved Mystery On the morning of June 12th 1962, 3 men did not stand up for the morning roll call at Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary. Frank Morris, and brothers John Anglin and Clarence Anglin had, by the account of Allen West, escaped Alcatraz. In part 1, we detail the history of escape attempts, and the days leading up to, what is described as the greatest prison escape in American history. Visi...

Aliens and Extraterrestrial Encounters In pt.2 we try to piece together what happened in Rendlesham Forest, we talk history of the area, theories and give our own opinions. Visit us at: https://theanecdotalistpodcast.com/ Follow us on: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/AnecdotalistPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_anecdotalist?igshid=M2RkZGJiMzhjOQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Youtube: https:...

Aliens and Extraterrestrial Encounters This is pt.1 of The Rendlesham Forest Incident. Known as the U.K.'s Roswell, this incident is one of the best documented cases of an extraterrestrial encounter. This episode follows the timeline of December of 1980 when Jim Penniston, John Burroughs and Lt. Col. Charles Halt encounter what many believe to be Aliens. Visit us at: https://theanecdotalistpodcast...

Ghosts and Paranormal Encounters In this episode we explore the many ghosts of Moonville Tunnel. It's brief history and the mark that is now left in Western Appalachia. Visit us at: https://theanecdotalistpodcast.com/ Follow us on: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/AnecdotalistPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_anecdotalist?igshid=M2RkZGJiMzhjOQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Youtube: https://ww...

Unsolved Mystery The Wall Street Bombing of 1920, was the largest terror attack on US soil at the time. Today, it’s a mostly forgotten event, but it did change the landscape of how these incidents were handled. It also showed the glaring need for a more structured federal organization, the FBI. Sources: https://www.britannica.com/event/Wall-Street-bombing-of-1920 https://crimereads.com/blood-fire-...