Backwoods Obscura

Today, we talk about a creepy cryptid from the 70's that caught the attention of cryptozoologists and Ufologists.

Hewitt finally decides to go outside of his comfort zone of Louisiana and talk about a cryptid from Mississippi in this episode originally recorded 5/24 Music by Co. Ag

In this light episode, we go to Kansas and look at a wormy little cryptid said to inhabit one of the biggest lakes in the state. Originally recorded 6/24 Music by Co. Ag

This episode, we talk about a classic haunting - One of an old theater with a nice ensemble of ghosts. originally recorded 6/24 Music by Co. Ag

Today we venture to a small town in Illinois where a monster was said to terrorize the populace in 1973. Originally record 5/24. This episode has a few Audio issues that we didn't catch during recording. Sorry about that! We will do better next time. Music by Co. Ag

In this short episode, we go over some local legends within our backyard. Originally recorded 5/24 Music by Co. Ag

In this week's episode, we go over the Urban Legend of BEK's - What they are, where they're from, and a couple of the more interesting tales. Originally recorded 5/24 Music by Co. Ag

In this Episode, we go over the legends of the Hatman, both the more traditional and the surreal. Recorded 5/24 Music by Co. Ag

In this quick episode, we go over yet another New Orleans legend of Vampires that may be skulking the streets at night - Especially during times of Debauchery. Originally recorded 3/24 Music by Co. Ag

In this Episode, Chris struggles to have anything on the Parlengua which devolves into stating random facts about Louisiana - Luckily Hewitt had something in store. Originally recorded 4/24 Music by Co. Ag

The Beauregard Parish Jail, also known as the Gothic Jail and the Hanging Jail, is an interesting old prison said to be haunted by the spirits of murderers. Join as as we go through this little piece of Louisiana lore and history. originally recorded on 4/24

This week we dip back into the Loa and Houdou as we look at two prominent figures: Papa Loko, patron of healers, and his wife, Mama Ayizan, Loa of the Marketplace. Originally recorded 1/24 Music by Co. Ag

In this very strange episode, we discuss an Urban Legend that probably doesn't exist? but might? You never know. Anyway, I hope you enjoy the episode :). Originally recorded 3/24 Music by Co. Ag

This episode gets a bit weird as we dive into the Grunch, a creature said to haunt Eastern New Orleans and parts of South Louisiana. Despite its association with the El Chupacabra, it has a...stranger history. Come join us as a discuss that history. Originally recorded 3/24 Music by Co. Ag

We decide to take a dive into a local legend you might have seen floating around the internet back in the day - a strange haunted house attraction that might steal your soul. Originally recorded in 1/24 Music by Co. Ag

In the early 1900's, a string of murders became so infamous that it still resonates in the public conscious to this day - Be it the most prolific serial killer of America, or a supernatural creature stalking unsuspecting families - there's no denying that the Axeman (or men) existed. Originally recorded 2/24 Music by Co.,ag, in addition to the use of Miles Davis 1061 song "Well you needn't".

We try to discuss the Strange little House spirit from France called the Lutin, but go off the rails about shirts, JFK, and Scientology. Episode was originally recorded 3/24 Music by Co. Ag

In this episode, we dive into the tale of the Kaushma and take some...strange turns as we discuss adjacent tales and stories related to Sleep paralysis. Originally recorded 2/24 Music by Co. Ag

In this episode, we discuss an entity that's in the far off land of Pennsylvania that lurks backroads, bridges, and forests - Stalking young couples and terrorizing passing vehicles - but is everything as it seems? What is the real story behind the Green Man? Episode Recorded on 1/24 Music by Co. Ag

In this episode, we go further into the Will-O-Wisps with modern Legends of the Ghost light - A strange Phenomenon that has actual recorded evidence. Originally recorded on 1/24 Music by Co. Ag

We decide to dive a bit into the strange swamp phenomenon that could be gas, or possibly the ghost of a man who shirked redemption and now leads people to their doom... Join us as we go over the the Will-O-The-Wisp, or as it's known here in Louisiana, as the Feu Follet. Episode was recorded 1/24 Music by Co. Ag

We try something a little bit different this episode by having an off the cuff conversation about the mythos surrounding the Crossroads - We might also be exhausted from recording an episode or 3 in this one. Episode was recorded 10/23 Music by Co. Ag

In this little episode, Hewitt talks a whole lot of history and a little bit of haunting. Originally recorded 12/23 Music by Co. Ag

We dive a bit into what you might find on the Crossroads in this episode - discussing everything from the origins of Hoodoo to Turtle pits. (???) Originally recorded on 11/23 Music by Co. Ag

Deep within the treacherous Honey Island Swamp is said to live a Chimera-like beast. Join us as we dive into the strange tail and origin(s?) of the Honey Island Swamp Monster This episode was originally record 11/23 Music by Co. Ag