Topher Brown and Hewitt Hall
Backwoods Obscura
Two friends discuss the Strange and Paranormal (maybe) lurking in their backyard of Louisiana and beyond. Updated every Tuesday
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Episodes
0301 - Saint Louis Cemetery No.1 - Backwoods Obscura 06.01.2026 33:25
For the new year, we start off back in New Orleans with one of the most famous (or infamous) cemeteries in the United States.
0251 - The Mari Lwyd - Backwoods Obscura 31.12.2025 38:36
In our final episode of the year, we push through a technical issue and talk about another festive creature, yet one with a strange equine appearance. Originally recorded 12/25 Music by Co. Ag
0250 - Grandfather Frost - Backwoods Obscura 24.12.2025 1:00:05
On the week of Christmas, we go over the Frost spirit turned Secular Santa from the soviet Union, Father Frost! originally recorded 11/25 Music Co. Ag
0249 - The Yule Lads - Backwoods Obscura 16.12.2025 42:58
In our next Christmas themed episode, we skip the elves and go straight for dwarvan troublemakers and their big ol' cat. Originally recorded 11/25 Music by co.ag
0248 - 100 episodes and a year in review - Backwoods Obscura 09.12.2025 1:03:28
This episode, we somehow believe we had 200 episodes before going over the year and the podcast, originally recorded 11/25 Music by White Bat Audio
0247 - The Tomte - Backwoods Obscura 02.12.2025 38:55
For the second Lutin-like f0lkloric creature this year, we go into another fun trickster spirit that may and or may not be a boon to your household. originally recorded 11/25 Music by Co. Ag
0246 - The Old Man of the Lake - Backwoods Obscura 26.11.2025 27:03
In this short little episode, we go over a natural oddity that has perplexed people for over 100 years. Originally recorded 11/25 Music by Co. Ag
0245 - Highhat (Tallman) - backwoods obscura 18.11.2025 46:12
This episode, we dive again into Native Legends again, this time different ones, from strange Lincoln-looking figures to the flesh-eating creatures we dare not speak its name. originally recorded 10/25 Music by Co. Ag
0244 - Centralia, PA - Backwoods Obscura 11.11.2025 46:32
Of the many towns that have been lost and abandoned in America, Centralia stands out as a strange and unique tale. It's not a story of a boom town going bust, or a natural disaster wiping it off the face of the Earth, but of a series of unfortunate events slowly making the town unlivable until there was (nearly nothing left) Come join us as we talk about Centralia, PA! Recorded 10/25 Music by Co....
0243 - The Red Phosphorous Demons of Vietnam - Backwoods Obscura 04.11.2025 50:46
During the Vietnam War, several new and developing technologies were handed out to soldiers to test, to varying success. In this episode, we go over one particular piece of technology that might have accidently let users see something strange... Music By Co. Ag Recorded 10/25
0242 - "I don't care about Butt stuff as long as I get Dental Care" - Backwoods Obscura 28.10.2025 21:16
this episode is about the Travis Walton abduction, but I make it disappointing. Music by White Bat Audio Recorded 10/25
0241 - Lindy Boggs Medical Center (Mercy Hospital) - Backwoods Obscura 21.10.2025 51:17
In this episode, we dive into another Hospital ransacked by Katrina, and left rotting in Mid-City, with the only inhabitants being wayward homeless, the curious explorers, and perhaps the dead that were taken on that fateful day. Join us as we go over the history and horrors of Mercy Hospital. Warning: This episode gets into detail of some of the horrors of Katrina. We advise skipping this episode...
0240 - The Louisiana Hippo Bill - Backwoods Obscura 14.10.2025 41:35
Today, we take a U-turn into some strange American history as we talk about a bill that could have brought hippos to America to Louisiana and to your kitchen table. Thought to be an environmental and solution to meat shortage, there is a reality where we could have had Hippo Bacon in the morning...but would it have caused more problems than it solved? Originally Recorded 9/25 Music by Co. Ag
0239 - The Men in Black (MIB) - Backwoods Obscura 07.10.2025 38:44
From UFO encounters, to the Mothman, mysterious men are said to show up during weird events and intimidate witnesses. Some believe they're part of some secret federal agency, while others think they could be something else entirely. Come join us, as we go over the Men in Black! Music By Co. Ag Recorded 9/25
0238 - Lying Horse Rock and the Legend of Coochie Brake - Backwoods Obscura 30.09.2025 36:57
Today, we explore a strange area that is known to be a cursed and haunted place, which is said to hold buried treasure...and also has an unfortunate name that made at least one of the hosts giggle like a child. Come join us as we dive into Coochie Brake! Originally Recorded 10/25 Music by Co. Ag
0237 - The Mysterious Mothman! - Backwoods Obscura 23.09.2025 46:45
This episode, we finally cover one of the biggest and most well-known Cryptids - The Mothman! Join us as we go over sightings, as well as the Silver Bridge Collapse
0236 - The Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs, AR - Backwoods Obscura 17.09.2025 1:16:32
This episode, we cover the history of what is said to be the most haunted hotel in the US, and possibly the world - Join us as we go over the history of the Crescent Hotel from its time as school, to its dark history as a cancer hospital.
0235 - The Strange and Chilling Monroe Radio disturbances - Backwoods Obscura 09.09.2025 1:04:05
Imagine: You're driving down a road, listening to the radio. Suddenly, your tunes are interrupted by a creepy cry for help. Join us as we go over a creepy broadcast, along with some other popular Broadcast incidents Music by Co. Ag Originally recorded 8/25
0234- The Terrifying Devil Monkey! - Backwoods Obscura 02.09.2025 50:06
This episode, we go into detail of a terrifying creature that roamed the lands of US from Arizona to Appalachia! Originally recorded 7/25 Music by Co. Ag
0233 - The mysterious Sisimito - Backwoods Obscura 26.08.2025 48:26
Today, we dive into yet another story of a hairy ape - This time from Central America, and with a strange twist; One with backwards feet, a deadly gaze, and known snatch unsuspecting victims who venture too far into the forests at night. Originally recorded 7/25 Music by Co. Ag
0232 - The Creepy Weeping Woman of West Virginia - Backwoods Obscura 19.08.2025 46:13
This episode, we go back to Appalachia to explore a Graveyard said to be the home of a strange statue with a paranormal folk story. Originally recorded 7/24 Music by Co. Ag
0231 - The Terrifying Melon Heads, the strange creatures that menaced The Midwest and New England - Backwoods Obscura 12.08.2025 40:49
This episode, we talk about an Urban Legend that spans 3 states, with a creature that could be a product of strange experiments, going feral in the woods, or...witchcraft? Maybe? Maybe not. Come join us to find out! Originally recorded 7/25 Music by Co. Ag
0230 - Ghost Tales with Nox — Abandoned Building & Strange Bar Hauntings - Backwoods Obscura 05.08.2025 1:16:35
In our last episode with our friend Nox, we go into our own ghost stories - From an abandoned building, to a haunted bar. Join us as we try to stay on track telling our personal tales! Originally recorded 7/24 Music by Co. Ag
0229 - The Haunted History of Magnolia Plantation in Natchitoches, Louisiana - Backwoods Obscura 29.07.2025 1:12:33
We are back at another Plantation in this episode of Backwoods Obscura, this time joined by our friend Nox, to look at the history and hauntings of one of the earliest plantations built in Louisiana history. We go over the history, the haunting, and as always, what's going on in our lives. COTENT WARNING: This episode gets into slavery and related topics. Originally Recorded 7/25 Music by Co. Ag
0228 - The Arlington? Part 2? - Backwoods Obscura 22.07.2025 1:12:43
I'm gonna be honest, this episode got away from us. We do talk about the Arlington, but having a third we haven't seen in a while (Our buddy Nox), we kind of just shot the sh*t. Anyway, I hope its enjoyable anyway! Recorded 7/25 Music by White Bat Audio
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