Yashavi Upasani & Arvind Ragunathan

Behind The Story

Hosts Yashavi Upasani and Arvind Ragunathan explore the true stories that inspired some of the most famous horror movies of all time. Covering movies like The Conjuring, The Exorcist, and more, paranormal believer Yashavi and skeptic Arvind argue over the existence of the supernatural: whether it's real, or if it's just a creation of the human psyche. Subscribe to this podcast and follow it on social media @behi.ndthestory. After all, there's always more to uncover, Behind The Story.

Author

Yashavi Upasani & Arvind Ragunathan

Category

True Crime

Latest episode

Aug 18, 2023

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Episodes

Werewolves 18.08.2023

In the penultimate episode of the season, Yashavi and Arvind discuss humanity's oldest supernatural creatures: werewolves. From severe cases of lycanthropy to finding wolf hair on crime sites, our favorite duo argues over whether these entities exist or not.

Bigfoot 21.07.2023

Halfway through the season, Yashavi and Arvind discuss the beloved American creature Bigfoot. Is there a real mountain “man” terrorizing the Northwest, or is it nothing more than a hoax to promote tourism?

Shaun of the Dead 07.07.2023

What happens when dead things don't stay dead and instead, come back to walk amongst the living? In this episode Yashavi and Arvind explore the scientific "impossibility" of zombies, delving into their origins, real-life cases, and pop culture fanfare.

Dracula 23.06.2023

In this episode, Yashavi and Arvind discuss the origins, real-life cases, and pop culture fan fare relating to the world's most beloved blood-sucking creatures: vampires. What exactly qualifies an entity as a vampire? And are there more vampires out there than we will ever truly know?

Alien (Feat. Dan Harary) 02.06.2023

To kick off season four, Yashavi and Arvind interview UFOlogist Dan Harary on the world’s most debated topic: aliens. Are they real? Have they contacted Earth? Is the government hiding something? Let’s see what we can uncover.

Season 4 Trailer 12.05.2023

The wait is over, season four is finally here! Tune in on June 2nd for the first episode of many that will uncover the mysterious physical supernatural creatures that terrify our human world. Get ready to take a deeper look Behind The Story.

Valentine's Day Special 10.02.2023

To end their glorious third season, Yashavi and Arvind read more scary stories, this time centered around romance. Are they true, or, did our two hosts get creative in this final episode, coming up with ideas never before anticipated?

Holiday Special 16.12.2022

In season three's Holiday Special, Yashavi and Arvind share holiday-themed scary stories dealing with creepy snowmen and a very spooky game. In the end, it's up to the world to decide whether they're real or not, and if they are, whether it can happen to anyone.

Halloween Special 28.10.2022

In the first of three holiday specials, Yashavi and Arvind share the scary stories that they found, leaving the other to decide whether it was real or not. Beyond these terrifying tales, the two hosts share Halloween memories, question hypothetical situations, and share a special message to their fans.

HOST (Feat. Patti Negri, aka The Good Witch of Hollywood) 26.08.2022

In this season finale, Yashavi and Arvind talk to legendary medium Patti Negri. Patti's a semi-regular on Ghost Adventures and has been featured on countless shows across the world. In an effort to answer the question they've been debating over the whole season, our two hosts learn about seances, how to host one, and the world of being a medium. After all, there's always more to uncover Behind The...

Chucky 12.08.2022

In the second-to-last episode of season three, Yashavi and Arvind uncover the true story of Robert the doll, a haunted toy that inspired the ultra-famous Chucky. Was Robert really a haunted doll, possessed to commit evil crimes? Or, was it all just hysteria and a widespread hunt for the paranormal?

Bermuda 29.07.2022

Yashavi and Arvind uncover the mysteries of an area prone to hurricanes and possible hauntings: the Bermuda Triangle. Also known as the Devil's Triangle, Yashavi explains the many disappearances in the area while Arvind uses nautical science to debunk it all.

The Mothman 15.07.2022

In this episode, Yashavi and Arvind delve deep into a mystery involving a creature unlike anything they've discussed before. The Mothman, made famous by a small town in West Virginia, has been terrorizing people for decades, that is, of course, given account that it's real which Arvind firmly believes it's not. Donate to your local abortion fund here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T-aDTsZXnK...

Haunting in Connecticut 01.07.2022

In this episode, Yashavi and Arvind uncover the strange encounters experienced by the Snedeker family after they bought a house that was later revealed to be a former funeral home. While Yashavi is convinced that the terrible things the family went through were done at the hands of demons, Arvind uses scientific reason and shows true motivators that make the Snedeker's story seem a little less rea...

Candyman 17.06.2022

In this episode, Yashavi and Arvind explore the urban legend of Candyman, talking about the history behind these terrifying tales and even examining some cases where they actually came true. But of course, they're just stories... right?

Things Heard & Seen (Feat. Elizabeth Brundage) 03.06.2022

To start of season three paranormal believer Yashavi and skeptic Arvind interview Elizabeth Brundage, the author of the hit novel All Things Cease To Appear, which inspired the Netflix original movie Things Heard & Seen. Brundage's book itself is based on the very real paranormal encounters the writer experienced, and our two hosts have a thrilling interview with her full of paranormal speculation...

Season 3 Trailer 13.05.2022

The next season of Behind The Story is here! Yashavi and Arvind introduce the third season of this hit podcast, teasing some interesting clips from the interviews they conducted, and questioning the paranormal in ways they never have before.

AHS: Death Valley 01.04.2022

In the final episode uncovering the true stories behind the hit TV show American Horror Story, and the last episode of season two, Yashavi and Arvind discuss the existence of extra-terrestrial life. However, this episode is unlike any other, since the two hosts are arguing for cases you never expected they would side on.

AHS: Murder House 11.02.2022

In the fourth episode covering the hit horror show American Horror Story, Yashavi and Arvind examine some of the worlds most famous haunted houses, and they even revisit a fan favorite house from season one.

AHS: Freak Show 17.12.2021

In this episode covering the seasons of American Horror Story, Yashavi and Arvind uncover the real people that inspired beloved characters on the Freak Show season. More than that, our two hosts get a little controversial and even discuss grave robbing.

AHS: Hotel 29.10.2021

In the second episode of the AHS segment, Yashavi and Arvind explore the dark mysteries in the Cecil Hotel, including the troubling case of Elisa Lam. With theories like mental health and a paranormal portal inside the building, whose side will you choose?

AHS: Roanoke 27.08.2021

Yashavi and Arvind introduce their new segment on the seasons of American Horror Story. To debut these next episodes, our two hosts battle on what they think caused the colony of Roanoke to disappear.

The Dybbuk Box 13.08.2021

From Jewish folklore, Yashavi and Arvind explore the concept of the Dybbuk box. Is it a story created by one talented writer, or is it a malevolent force that dates back centuries?

Veronica and Estefania 30.07.2021

Our two hosts argue over whether the death of an 18-year-old girl was caused by environmental factors or demonic possession. Which side do you take today?

Winchester 16.07.2021

In this episode, Yashavi and Arvind explore the story of Sarah Winchester, a woman who compulsively built the Winchester Mystery House under the instructions of ghosts.

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