Hauntmates

What if death sends a warning before it arrives? In Part 3 of our Appalachian folklore series, Jeffrey and Mallory explore death omens, the traditions surrounding mirrors and clocks when someone dies, and the mysterious feather formations known as death crowns. From signs of an approaching loss to rituals meant to protect those left behind, we’re digging into the beliefs that surround death in the...

What if you became something monstrous—and remained human enough to remember everything? This week on Hauntmates, Jeffrey and Mallory trace the roots of werewolf folklore through medieval tales of stolen skins, cursed bodies, and betrayal. From Bisclavret’s stolen clothing to the wolves of Ossory and Melion’s enchanted ring, these stories imagine people trapped in animal bodies, with someone else...

Rule number two: just because someone is dead doesn’t mean they’ve left. And if you wake up with something sitting on your chest, you might want to reconsider leaving that window open. In Part Two of our Appalachian folklore series, we’re moving out of the woods and into the places that are supposed to feel safe. We’re talking about haints, the dead who refuse to leave, and the witch who rides you...

Did Lizzie Borden really take an axe? In this episode of Hauntmates, Jeffrey digs into the 1892 murders of Andrew and Abby Borden, the evidence against Lizzie, and why a jury found her not guilty. We also separate the real case from the “40 whacks” rhyme and Netflix’s Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story . Then we step inside the Borden house: what visitors say they’ve experienced, which stories are h...

Rule number one: if something whistles at you from the Appalachian woods, don’t whistle back. Actually, don’t answer anything out there—especially if it knows your name. In Part One of our Appalachian folklore series, we’re unpacking the warnings people have carried through mountain communities for generations. Why is whistling after dark treated like an invitation? What does it mean when the fore...

Amsterdam might be known for its canals, narrow houses, and postcard-perfect streets—but there’s a much darker history hiding underneath it all. IF you encountered something unexplained or seen something unexplained please reach out to howdy@hauntmates.com or the portal

Join us as we venture down the horrible messed up side of the movie obsession. BE warned it has possible triggers inside such as sexual assault, murder, death, pet death, drugs it also contains tons of spoilers so if you have not seen the movie yet its free on peacock right now.

In this episode o f Hauntmates , we're descending into the Greek Underworld to uncover the truth about Hades . Was he really the Greek version of the Devil? Was the Underworld a place of punishment, or simply where every soul went after death? We explore the myths behind Hades, the journey of the dead, the role of Thanatos and Hermes, and why the ruler of the Underworld may be one of mythology...

We visited the North American Cryptid Museum in Plano TX , and quickly realized that not all cryptids are scary. If you have your own encounter with a cryptid or anything that is unexplained send it to us at howdy@hauntmates.com or at the portal at hauntmates

In this week's episode we talk about the ocean and how terrifying of a place it can be, along with a few random maritime stories that are mostly unexplained. If you have your own unexplained incident of any kind feel free to email us at howdy@hauntmates.com or fill out the form at www.hauntmates.com

Mallory shares her personal hauntings around her and her family. this is the conclusion from last weeks episode it just goes to show sometimes hauntings are not always bad, sometimes its a loved one just visiting you. if you have your own personal story or haunting or unexplained please send it to us at our website portal here

Mallory shares her personal hauntings through her life. this episode is pretty long so it will also have. part 2 come out as well to wrap everything up. If you have your own personal experiences with the paranormal, unexplained, aliens or cryptids send them to us at our website. This episode also has mentions of infant death so be warned.

What happens when history, folklore, mythology, and madness collide? This week on Hauntmates, we're diving into the eerie world behind The Lighthouse and exploring the real stories that inspired Robert Eggers to create one of the most unsettling psychological horror films ever made. From the isolated lighthouses of New England to ancient maritime superstitions, Greek mythology, ghost stories,...

We loved the reddit story we did a few weeks back and while researching mallorys next next episode came across this on reddit and thought this needs a episode so here we are! If you have had your own crazy thing happen to you feel free to send it in and it could be featured on a future episode. Send it HERE

hey we went and saw backrooms and decided to talk about our favorite parts along with the interesting things with it and other tie ins

hey yall, we decided to do a shorter episode since last weeks was so long so we decided to do another listener tale and its a very interesting one if you have your own unexplained, haunted, aliens, cryptids let us know at our web portal

emember playing spooky games at sleepovers as a kid? The kind that sounded harmless… until the lights went out. In this episode, we dive into the terrifying history and urban legends behind the world’s creepiest paranormal games and rituals — from Bloody Mary and Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Red Door Yellow Door, and other rituals people swear opened the door to something dark. So grab a flashli...

Tonight on Hauntmates, we’re sharing a terrifying listener-submitted tale that blurs the line between paranoia and the paranormal. What started as a normal experience slowly spiraled into something deeply unsettling — strange sounds in the dark, unexplained encounters, and the creeping feeling that something was watching the entire time. Was it a haunting? Or something even harder to explain? Thes...

In the dead of night, across the mist-covered hills of Ireland, people claimed to hear a sound that meant only one thing: death was coming. This week on Hauntmates , we dive deep into the terrifying legend of the Banshee — the ghostly woman whose scream foretells tragedy before it happens. From ancient Celtic folklore and cursed bloodlines to modern encounters and chilling eyewitness stories, we e...

From shadowy government files to chilling firsthand encounters, this episode of Hauntmates dives deep into five of the most terrifying and mysterious alien species ever reported. From the cold, clinical Greys to towering Reptilians, ancient Nordics, insect-like Mantids, and bizarre hybrid beings, we explore the legends, conspiracy theories, and real-life encounters that have fueled humanity’s fear...

In 12th-century Woolpit, two green-skinned children appeared out of nowhere—speaking no known language and claiming to come from a twilight world. In this episode we unravel the legend, the theories, and the unsettling possibility that they didn’t come from our world at all. Please rate, share, subscribe we release every thursday at 4am cst. If you have your own strange encounter send it through o...

We are back after a short break so lots of catching up along with a new listener tale! Please submit your listener tales to the portal and follow along on all social medias @hauntmates and like, subscribe and share!

Deep in the shadows of ancient Japan, something watches. Not ghosts. Not demons. Something older. In this episode of Hauntmates , we step into the world of Yokai —shape-shifters, cursed spirits, and entities that blur the line between folklore and nightmare. Because Yokai were never just stories. They were warnings. Encounters. And sometimes… explanations for things no one could understand. So if...

We dive into some of the most unsettling and interesting reddit stores we have come across! if you have your own interesting story send them to Howdy@hauntmates.com Please like and share and follow along on all social medias @hauntmates

Deep in the flooded forests of the Florida Everglades, something is said to move through the cypress trees at night. Locals call it The Swamp Ape . In this episode of Hauntmates , we dive into one of the strangest cryptids in North American folklore — a towering, foul-smelling creature that hunters, park rangers, and late-night fishermen claim to have seen watching them from the darkness. Is it si...