Best Worst-Case Scenario

In this episode of Best Worst Case Scenario, we explore the chilling history of the historic Wolf Creek Inn, located in southern Oregon. From eerie legends of a crying child in Room 8 to unexplained footsteps, ghostly encounters, and a possible vampire sighting. We break down the real stories, local lore, and our own personal experience staying overnight. 👻 Expect: • True haunting stories & local...

In this episode, we ascend into the frozen nightmare of At the Mountains of Madness, one of the most chilling and influential cosmic horror stories ever written by H.P. Lovecraft. Join us as we explore Lovecraft's haunting expedition into the Antarctic, where a team of scientists uncover impossible fossils, ancient ruins buried benath the ice, and evidence of a terrifying alien civilization kn...

On this adventure, we get deep into the Hogwarts Houses, Quidditch, and the Sorcerer’s Stone, all while going off the rails as usual. Expect shenanigans and wild tangents in this ganja-infused episode where Dana tests Mayan's knoweldge (and patience) on the Harry Potter universe. Grab a butterbeer and buckle up! - Want to become a supporter? Consider joining our Patreon! You can also help us out b...

Stranded high in the Sierra Nevada Mountains with winter closing in, the Donner Party faces a tough choice: stay and slowly starve, or attempt the impossible. In Part 2 of our Donner Party series, we follow The Forlorn Hope – a desperate group seeking help who sets out on makeshift snowshoes to cross a frostbitten pass, littered with dangers, betrayal, and cannibalism in this cutthroat game where...

We're reigniting the Donner Party series after a holiday break. On April 16, 1846, nine brand new wagons hit the road from Springfield, Illinois. These were the collective families of James Frazier Reed, as well as George and Jacob Donner. They left for California under clear skies and good intentions. Then they took a shortcut... Join us on this brutal ride for part 1 of the Donner Party. - Want...

In this very merry and explicit retelling of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, you'll find dark humor, drama, and enough holiday cheer to make even Scrooge grin. Grab your hot buttered rum and join us on this epic wintery tale! - Want to become a supporter? Consider joining our Patreon! You can also help us out by subscribing, sharing it with friends and family, rating the show, and of course...

In this episode of Best Worst Case Scenario, we jump into one of history’s most disturbing real-life exorcism cases. From her strict religious upbringing and epileptic seizures to the controversial exorcisms that led to her death, we explore the facts, the theories, and the lasting impact of this tragic story. We discuss the real events behind The Exorcism of Emily Rose, examine medical vs. spirit...

We've got a supernatural episode for you! From toys that move inexplicably on their own, to full-blown apparitions, hosts Dana and Mayan recount paranormal experiences and ghostly encounters from their childhood. Let us know if you have had any strange or paranormal encounters in the comments! - Want to become a supporter? Consider joining our Patreon!  You can also help us out by subscribing, sha...

Arizona is home to one of the most elusive cryptids of all time... The Mogollon Monster. It stalks the area known as Mogollon Rim, a 5,000 square-mile topographical feature that cuts across the northern half of Arizona. Hundreds of cases have been reported of sightings in and around the Rim. Whatever is seen is said to be terrifyingly large, smells like peatmoss, and has a penchant for ripping off...

In the summer of 1518, the streets of Strasbourg became the stage for one of history’s strangest epidemics: a plague of uncontrollable dancing. What began with one woman dancing alone in public soon spread to dozens, then hundreds, as people twirled and leapt for nearly 2 months. Tune in as we break down the mystery behind this bizarre tragedy. - Want to become a supporter? Consider joining our Pa...

For decades, this place has been a magnet for the unexplained—UFO's, cryptids, eerie lights, and bizarre phenomena that defy logic. Could it be a government experiment, or perhaps a gateway to another dimension? In this episode we wrangle up supernatural accounts of the past and try to make sense of Utah's biggest unsolved mystery... Skinwalker Ranch. - Want to become a supporter? Consider joining...

400 years ago, Hungarian Countess Elizabeth Bathory allegedly tortured and murdered over 600 young girls. Tonight you will enter the Bathory estate, and uncover the horrible truths that lie within.  Join us for this spooky episode of Best Worst-Case Scenario. Grab some candy, light your jack o' lanterns, and get ready for a horror show!  (THE INTRO FOR THIS EPISODE IS BASED ON THE 2006 HORROR FILM...

In 1898, workers building the Kenya-Uganda Railway began to vanish in the night. Rumors spread of two male lions that seemed to kill for pleasure, dragging men from their tents without leaving a trace. Workers claimed the lions were not of this world—that they were demons. But British military officer and engineer, John Henry Patterson, refused to believe the superstition. He would embark on a yea...

We're back for another adventure into the twisted realm of H.P. Lovecraft's mind. This time we explore the eerie town of Dunwich. Don't let its quaint appearance fool you, it's teeming with strange forest presences, satanic meetings, and dark family secrets! We don't hold anything back on this episode, so prepare yourselves for the gooey, disgusting, and hilariously awful truths we unveil for all...

Venture deep into the mines of Monte Cristo with us as we discuss this historic ghost town in the evergreen heart of the Pacific Northwest. From America's humble beginnings and pioneering spirit comes this gem, carved into the Cascade Mountains. Tales of fortune and misfortune await amongst the scattered bones of the once thriving mining town. A rich history but a sorrowful ending linger down thes...

In this episode we discuss the nightmare that's been terrorizing kids since the late 1600s. Deep in the woods among the birds and trees, there sits a hut on chicken legs. It's inhabitant is tall and thin, she's got a cackling laugh, and a taste for children! Woe to you who crosses paths with Baba Yaga. She can fly by broom and kettle, speak to the forest animals, and sniff you out with that long n...

Lock your doors, load your guns, and don't stop playing that jazz, folks. Someone is prowling the streets. He's got a penchant for blood, guts and jazz... And he's coming for you. Join us on this true crime episode of Best Worst-Case Scenario Podcast for a historical look at New Orleans in the 1900s. We investigate one of the most mysterious murderers of all time, the Axeman of New Orleans. Follow...

Ladies and gentlemen... prepare to be electrified!  In this episode we beam back to the 1800s to visit one of America's most enigmatic inventors, Nikola Tesla.  A key mission in his life was to harness the natural energy of the Earth, and generate limitless energy transmitted wirelessly across the world. It's estimated that 80% of technology we currently use was invented or conceptualized by Tesla...

In 1936, Mark Shackleton was working night watch at St. Coletta School, when he saw something that turned his blood cold. From that moment, a string of sightings has plagued the state of Wisconsin. Witnesses report a large canine beast standing on two legs, covered in fur, that seems to lurk around Bray Road.  Is The Beast of Bray Road connected to the Dogman? Could this be an elaborate hoax or ma...

In this episode of Best Worst-Case Scenario we'll guide you through the haunting grounds of Northern State Mental Asylum, once Washington's largest hospital for the mentally ill. Although the hospital closed its doors in 1976, the abandoned wards and structures remain, a testament to the horrors and experiments that occurred there. It's no wonder that a place with as much death and misery also has...

In this episode of Best Worst-Case Scenario we enter the world of Frank Herbert's science fiction masterpiece, Dune. Prepare to be hunted by sandworms, stalked by Harkonnens, and haunted by our terrible puns. And if you survive all of that, you may just learn the secret behind Paul Atreides' powers, or the reason you don't want to eat chicken while watching the 1984 film.     Crack one open and se...

Best Worst-Case Scenario podcast presents... The Nutcracker.  In this re-telling of the classic Christmas tale, we explore all of what E.T.A. Hoffmann wrote, as well as the things he didn't. Join us on this outrageous story full of sugar plums, princesses, and little wrinkly nutcracker men.     -    Join the play!  Like, subscribe, follow, stalk Send us a message! Instagram: https://www.instagram....

Welcome to Spooktober! A month of horror and ghastly tales to chill you to the bone. Join us tonight in the crypt, as we explore Robert the Doll.  - Join the cult! Like, subscribe, follow, stalk Send us a message! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bwcspodcast/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/bwcspodcast Patreon: http://patreon.com/bwcspodcast Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bwcspodcast We appre...

Welcome to Spooktober! A month of horror and ghastly tales to keep you up at night. Join us tonight in the crypt, as we explore Stephen King's hotels of horror.  - Join us in the crypt! Like, subscribe, follow, stalk Send us a message! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bwcspodcast/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/bwcspodcast Patreon: http://patreon.com/bwcspodcast Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.co...

Welcome to Spooktober! A month of horror and ghastly tales to raise the hairs on your neck. Join us tonight in the crypt, as we explore the late poet and master of macabre, Edgar Allan Poe. - Join us in the crypt! Like, subscribe, follow, stalk Send us a message! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bwcspodcast/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/bwcspodcast Patreon: http://patreon.com/bwcspodcast Donate:...