Dead Pine Archives

When the final bell rings and the hallways fall silent, schools can become some of the eeriest places imaginable. In this episode, we explore Bentaon Harbor High School and why these familiar places feel so unsettling after dark. Follow us on Instagram @deadpinearchives Please like and subscribe to join us as we journey deeper into the unexplained! Edited by Dan Raymond Produced and mixed by Neil...

This ghost story is more about those who lived than those who died, but the tale is brutal, and it needs to be heard! Follow us on Instagram @deadpinearchives Please like and subscribe to join us as we journey deeper into the unexplained! Edited by Dan Raymond Produced and mixed by Neil Willoughby Theme music by @nick_ferreri Email us at Info@deadpinearchives.com A Hiraeth Podcast Network Producti...

Let's chat about Gailen, Michigan, and ghost towns! Follow us on Instagram @deadpinearchives Please like and subscribe to join us as we journey deeper into the unexplained! Edited by Dan Raymond Produced and mixed by Neil Willoughby Theme music by @nick_ferreri Email us at Info@deadpinearchives.com A Hiraeth Podcast Network Production hiraethpodcastnetwork.com #DeadPinesArchive #deadmanscurve...

Join the group as Zack talks about a road that is curved and how that is scary. With all your favorite things! Ghosts, bad driving, and how people blame it all on a native burial ground. Follow us on Instagram @deadpinearchives Please like and subscribe to join us as we journey deeper into the unexplained! Edited by Dan Raymond Produced and mixed by Neil Willoughby Theme music by @nick_ferreri Ema...

In today's episode, Zack talks about all things that glow. Headstones, orbs ....okay, so maybe Zack talks about a few very specific things that glow. Join in and learn about the Paulding Lights, a Michigan classic. Follow us on Instagram @deadpinearchives Please like and subscribe to join us as we journey deeper into the unexplained! Edited by Dan Raymond Produced and mixed by Neil Willoughby...

This week, join the Dead Pine team as they dive into the history of one of Michigan’s top ghost towns! From booming industries to spider-men, unseen eyes, and oinking iron- the historical Fayette Ghost Town has it all! Follow us on Instagram @deadpinearchives Please like and subscribe to join us as we journey deeper into the unexplained! Edited by Dan Raymond Produced and mixed by Neil Willoughby...

Michigan's number one cryptid! Nain Rouge! Grab a seat as we go through Detroit's own little red devil, with a messy reading of the first story ever written about him.  Follow us on Instagram @deadpinearchives Please like and subscribe to join us as we journey deeper into the unexplained! Edited by Dan Raymond Produced and mixed by Neil Willoughby Theme music by @nick_ferreri Email us at Info@dead...

Time for some stories from our elders! Dan finds experiences with this week's ghost from the 60's and 70's on a Facebook post, so you know it's gold. Follow us on Instagram @deadpinearchives Please like and subscribe to join us as we journey deeper into the unexplained! Edited by Dan Raymond Produced and mixed by Neil Willoughby Theme music by @nick_ferreri Email us at Info@deadpin...

Here are some extra stories and 'leftover' info on our Michigan dogman episode! #dogman #werewolfs #michiganfolklore #michiganlore #localloreFollow us on Instagram @deadpinearchivesPlease like and subscribe to follow us as we journey further into the unexplained! Edited by Dan RaymondProduced and mixed by Neil Willoughby Theme music by ⁨@nick_ferreri⁩ Email us at Info@deadpinearchives.com...

They say if you kiss right here — under the arch, on the steps, by the old tree — you’re sealing your fate. In True Love’s Kiss , we dive into college campus legends where one kiss is rumored to mean forever. Stories passed down by students, sworn by alumni, and tested by couples who didn’t believe it… until they did. Is it tradition? Coincidence? Or something older woven into the bricks and pathw...

On this episode, we take a slow drive down Denton Road in Canton, Michigan — a stretch of pavement locals swear feels wrong after dark. Headlights flicker, shadows move where they shouldn’t, and stories of ghostly figures, strange sounds, and cars that refuse to start have followed this road for decades. Roll the windows down, keep your eyes on the tree line, and ask yourself… what’s really watchi...

Step onto Belle Isle after dark, and you might not be alone. In this episode, we explore one of Detroit’s most haunting legends: the Snake Goddess of Belle Isle. From Indigenous oral history to modern urban legend, this story weaves together spirits, jealousy, protection, and transformation. Listen now, and the next time you leave Belle Isle at dusk, if you feel eyes on you…you’ll know why. Subscr...

In this episode, we visit the eerie murders of Benny Evangelista and his family—a case of the occult, untrusted law enforcement, and a case that was never solved. Listen with the lights low… some stories don’t like being told. #TrueCrimePodcast #OccultCrimes #UnsolvedMysteries #DarkHistory #CultPsychology #CrimeAndBelief #PodcastRecommendation #TrueCrimeCommunity #ghoststory

Join our hosts as they learn the lore surrounding local lycanthropes! From sightings in Michigan’s northern woods to a mysterious artifact made of stone, they’ll explore the human fascination with werewolves and how much transformation can mean to lone wolves seeking community. Follow us on Instagram @deadpinearchives Please like and subscribe to follow us as we journey further into the unexplaine...

Hidden among the legends of the Great Lakes is a strange and enduring story: the Mackinac Island Turtle . Said to be enormous, ancient, and deeply tied to the island’s past, this mysterious creature has appeared in Indigenous stories, local lore, and modern rumors for generations. In this episode, we explore the origins of the Mackinac Island Turtle legend, how it evolved over time, and why it con...

Take a drive with us down Michigan’s most haunted stretch, Morrow Road. A grieving mother, a missing child, glowing green orbs, and the chilling cry that echoes through the woods after midnight… Honking three times might summon more than you bargained for. Are you brave enough to ride along? Follow us on Instagram @deadpinearchives Please like and subscribe to follow us as we journey further into...

This week, we’re stepping through the creaking doors of one of Alpena’s most storied haunts: the historic John Lau Saloon. For more than a century, whispers have curled through its smoke-stained rafters. Tales of lingering spirits, shadowed corners, and a presence that doesn’t always stay hidden. We’re digging into eyewitness encounters, old barroom legends, and the chilling stories passed down by...

This week, we crack open a chilly case file from deep in Michigan’s Northwoods and wade into the strange, shimmering waters of Torch Lake. Locals whisper about something lurking beneath that crystal-blue surface and we’re here to sift through eyewitness accounts, decades-old campfire tales, and a few unsettling reports. So grab a flashlight, keep your toes out of the water, and join us as we dive...

In this episode, we step inside Marquette’s Holy Family Orphanage—an abandoned giant of brick and shadow where stories cling to the walls like mildew. From whispered legends of wandering children to the unsettling truths buried under decades of silence, we explore how a place built for care became one of Michigan’s most haunting landmarks. Follow us on Instagram @deadpinearchives Please like and s...

In this episode, your hosts lead you through the moonlit halls of Henderson Castle—Kalamazoo’s most ornate landmark and one of Michigan’s most whispered-about haunts. From phantom footsteps on marble floors to the Lady of the House said to wander the upper balcony, we unravel the folklore, guest encounters, and unsettling atmospheres that have earned this mansion its ghostly reputation. Step insid...

Out in the woods of Algoma Twp, Michigan, a rusted bridge waits over black water. Locals call it Hell’s Bridge—and they say if you listen carefully at midnight, you’ll hear the laughter of the lost. Follow us on Instagram @deadpinearchives Please like and subscribe to follow us as we journey further into the unexplained! Edited by Dan Raymond Produced and mixed by Neil Willoughby Theme music by @n...

In this episode, your hosts take you on a twilight drive down Seven Gables Road — a little-known dead-end path tucked away in the woods guarded by an eerie red gate. The rusted threshold to legends of witchcraft, curses, and despair. We weave together local folklore, first-hand visitor stories, and the psychological undercurrents that turn a rural trail into one of Michigan’s most haunting destina...

If you’ve ever driven a backroad near Holland or Saugatuck after dark, you might’ve heard the tales — of pale, distorted figures watching from the treeline, their heads swollen and smooth under the moonlight. Locals call them… the Melon Heads . Are they the tragic remnants of a secret experiment gone wrong? Victims of an asylum fire who took to the forest? Or just unfortunate kids that locals made...

Today's story is just ridiculous enough that we hope it's true. We're headed to Amble, MI to investigate reports of the Giant Green Squirrel. Is it a mutant? A radioactive forest guardian? Or simply the product of a few patrons being over-served? We'll share what we found and you can decide for yourself! Follow us on Instagram @deadpinearchives Please like and subscribe to follow u...

In this chilling episode, we uncover the eerie legend of Little Mary from Jackson, MI — a ghost story that’s haunted the town for over a century. The tale of a tragic burial gone wrong and the restless spirit said to linger at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Join us as we discuss this unsettling Michigan mystery and introduce you to the newest member co-host of our show! Follow us on Instagram @deadpinea...