Haunted Happenings

Al Santariga is one of the most experienced Bigfoot field researchers in New York State. He has appeared in a number of independent film and television projects, and he’s been a guest on dozens of podcasts about cryptids, UFOs and the paranormal. In today's interview, Al talks about his incredible firsthand encounters with Bigfoot, and his theories about this mysterious and elusive creature. Websi...

For Steve Morgan, a blind man who always dreamed of being a farmer, buying an old abandoned farm with his wife made that dream a reality. But soon after moving in, terrifying incidents make Steve begin to doubt his sanity. Can a blind man single-handedly take down something he can't see? And what are the far reaching consequences of battling wits with such a monster? Don’t miss this paranormal thr...

In 1922, King Tutankhamun's tomb was discovered in Egypt after being lost for more than three thousand years. But as soon as it was opened, many who were involved in its discovery began dying - some under mysterious circumstances. Who was this boy king, and was his tomb really cursed? Join me as I explore the fascinating history of The Curse of King Tutankhamun. Contact: barrypirro@yahoo.com Haunt...

On December 29th, 1972, Eastern Airlines Flight 401 crashed into the Everglades. At the time, it was the worst airline disaster in history. Shortly after the crash, the ghosts of 401's flight crew began appearing on other planes. Why? Some believe that salvaged parts from the crashed aircraft were responsible for the haunting, but I have my own theory. Join me as I dig deep into the story of the g...

Scarecrows, the guardians of the corn. These frightening, straw-stuffed effigies have been around for thousands of years, and they've found their way into folklore, literature, films, and poetry across the globe. But there's also a darker side to scarecrows, one that nightmares are made of. And once you hear what one famous ruler used them for, you'll never look at scarecrows the same way again. J...

In 2002, a two-year-old boy named James began telling his parents that he was once a WWII pilot, and that he died after his plane was shot down over Iwo Jima. He gave specific details about WWII aircraft that no toddler could possibly know, knew the name of the ship his plane flew off of, as well as the names of the men who he was stationed with. Join me as I explore this and other reincarnation c...

On the night of December 15, 1966, three couples from Point Pleasant, West Virginia were out for a ride when they saw a huge, red-eyed, humanoid winged creature. They raced back to town driving over 100 mph, but the creature flew after their car. The next day, a newspaper reporter writing about the incident gave the creature a name -- Mothman. The creature was spotted over 100 times by multiple wi...

You might not know it, but our homes are filled with objects and products that have very unusual origins. In fact, many things found around your house have a surprising, often macabre history. Join me as I explore the strange origins of some of the things we used every day without knowing their strange origins. Contact: BarryPirro@yahoo.com To Purchase a signed copy of my new 'Haunted Happenings'...

Each year, people all over the world report experiencing episodes of missing time. These mysterious time gaps are sometimes explained as being the result of medical or psychological conditions, or to adverse reactions to medications. Other instances of missing time are attributed to alien abductions, and some remain totally unexplainable. Join me as I explore the fascinating phenomenon of missing...

When Charles Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol in 1843, he was honoring the age-old Christmas tradition of telling ghost stories on Christmas eve. The story you’re about to hear is far more terrifying than your traditional holiday ghost story. What started out as a simple Christmas horror story grew into something so creepy and that I was even disturbed by it – and I’m sure you will be too. So, now...

Every culture across the globe has myths and legends about magical little people who live in forests, mountains, and in people's homes. But by far, the most familiar are Fairies, Brownies, Changelings, and Leprechauns. And believe it or not, many people believe they are aren't just legends -- they're real. Join me as I delve deep into the origins and stories of these mysterious little creatures. H...

In 1908, the decomposing bodies and body parts of more than a dozen people were discovered buried at a farm in La Porte, Indiana. The farm belonged to a woman named Belle Gunness who was thought to have died with her children when her farmhouse caught fire. But when investigators looked into Belle's past, they uncovered the truth -- she was a ruthless serial killer who killed her two husbands, her...

Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Tell-Tale Heart' is considered one of the most terrifying gothic horror stories ever written -- a tale of murder, madness, and obsession. When it was first published in 1843, the public wasn't ready for such a violent, cruel, and horrific story; but it stood the test of time and today is known as one of the most influential horror-fiction tales ever written. So, turn off you...

On the day Edgar Allan Poe left Virginia bound for Philadelphia, he was a happy man looking forward to a new life. Five days later, he was found lying in a gutter - delirious, unkempt, and wearing someone else’s clothes. Four days later, he was dead, and to this day, no one knows why. Join me as I explore the mysterious death of Edgar Allan Poe, one of the world's greatest and most influential aut...

Most of us know the term “Men in Black” from the 1997, Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones movie, but stories of mysterious men dressed in black suits who show up after UFO sightings go all the way back to the late 1950s. Are these strangely dressed men aliens in disguise, or simply government agents? Join me as I share creepy tales of the real Men in Black. To order your copy of "Haunted Happenings: A...

There's a lake in Northern Scotland that's shrouded in mystery, and its waters have concealed a mystifying tale for over 1,400 years. The lake is called Loch Ness, and in it lives a creature known the world over as the Loch Ness monster. But does a prehistoric creature really lurk in the waters of the loch, or are all of the sightings simply a figment of people's imaginations? Join me as I explore...

Some think that the Ouija board is just a game, others -- like myself -- believe that it’s a way to communicate with the dead. But one thing is for certain – the Ouija board has played a key role in some of the world’s most chilling murders. Join me as I explore these true life stories of murderous crimes associated with the Ouija board. Due to the violent nature of the crimes discussed, this podc...

Black-eyed kids, or black-eyed children, are one of the most disturbing paranormal phenomena out there. These black-eyed youthful monstrosities are said to look almost like every other child, except they their eyes are completely black. They'll try to enter your home or car by asking you to let them in -- but whatever you do, don't do it! Join me as I share terrifying stories of these mysterious,...

The Lenape are an indigenous people who live in the Northeastern United States and Canada. In this episode, I interview Theresa Johnson, a member of the Lenape tribe who is a seer and a healer. At an early age, Theresa learned that she has the ability to see and communicate with spirits. She also discovered that she has the gift of being a healer to those who are experiencing physical pain. Contac...

We're all familiar with Grimm's fairytales, but some of the stories we all know and love are watered-down versions of the original tales published in 1812. The first collection was filled with dark, terrifying stories of murder, dismemberment and cannibalism. Some of the stories were so horrific that they were taken out of later editions. Join me as I share the grimmest of Grimm's fairytales. Cont...

In 2011, a family moved into a house in Gary, Indiana. Soon after, strange things started happening around the house, and the children began behaving violently and speaking in demonic voices. One child levitated over her bed, and another walked up a wall backwards while being examined by a psychologist at a hospital. The terrifying case culminated in a series of exorcisms approved by the Catholic...

On December 4, 1872, an unmanned, abandoned merchant ship named the Mary Celeste was discovered adrift on the Atlantic ocean. She was fully stocked with six months’ worth of food and supplies and was completely seaworthy, but all of her passengers had inexplicably vanished without a trace. To this day, scientists are still trying to unravel the mystery of the crew's baffling disappearance. Join me...

Each year, thousands of people driving on roads and highways report coming face to face with ghostly figures, mysterious lights, and phantom hitchhikers. Multiple sightings by reliable witnesses suggests that these eerie apparitions are more than just urban legends -- they are truly terrifying paranormal experiences. Join me as I take you on a chilling journey down some of America's most haunted r...

In 1971, a strange face appeared on the concrete floor of a private house in Bélmez, Spain. The family was frightened by this eerie face, so they dug up that section of the floor and put down a thick layer of cement. But even more faces started showing up on the floor. Investigators and scientists flocked to the home to conduct tests on the eerie faces, but they were completely baffled. They weren...

In 1828, medical universities in Edinburgh, Scotland were in dire need of cadavers for students to dissect. As a result, grave robbers were digging up corpses and selling them for huge sums of money. William Hare and William Burke came up with a diabolical scheme. They would murder people staying at Hare's boarding house, and sell the bodies to the universities. By the time they were caught, the t...