Hexes, Haunts and Howls

In this chilling installment of The Cryptid Files, we descend into one of the most enduring legends in human history—the vampire. From shadowed European folklore to early American panic stories whispered in isolated towns, we trace how the idea of the “undead” spread across generations, evolving each time it crossed a border. Was the vampire ever just a myth built from disease, misunderstanding, a...

Out on the open ocean, there’s nowhere to run and nowhere for secrets to hide. In this episode of Hexes, Haunts & Howls, we drift into the unsettling world of cruise ship crime: missing passengers, onboard investigations, jurisdictional gray zones, and the eerie reality that once a ship leaves port, it enters a space where laws, accountability, and truth can get surprisingly complicated. From high...

In this episode of A–Z of Haunted America, we travel into the quiet heart of the Midwest; Iowa! A place often described as peaceful, open, and unremarkable… until you start listening closely. Beneath its cornfields and river towns, Iowa holds stories that don’t try to be loud. They don’t need to be. From isolated farmsteads where something still feels like it’s watching from the treeline, to long-...

A luxury vacation can turn terrifying fast when sickness starts spreading and there’s nowhere to go. In this episode of Hexes, Haunts & Howls, we discuss cruise ship illnesses, outbreak fears, quarantine situations, and the eerie atmosphere that forms when thousands of passengers are confined together at sea.

Indiana looks quiet at first glance—long highways, open farmland, and small towns that seem far removed from anything unusual. But beneath that stillness are stories that refuse to fade away. In this episode of A–Z of Haunted America, we explore Indiana’s most unsettling accounts, from the Beast of Busco—a massive snapping turtle said to have once stirred an entire town into a frenzy—to strange re...

Tonight’s episode is a compilation of listener stories originally shared on TikTok—real experiences sent in by people who swear something strange happened to them. You’ll hear accounts of shadow figures seen in the wrong places, voices where no one should have been, objects moving without explanation, and moments that still don’t quite make sense no matter how much time passes. Some of these stori...

In the dark waters of Scottish folklore, one forgotten legend still lingers beneath the surface. The Ceasg—half woman, half salmon—was said to appear near lochs, rivers, and coastal shores, luring the curious ever closer. Some believed she granted three wishes if captured. Others warned she brought only death. In this episode of The Cryptid Files, we explore the eerie history of Scotland’s dark me...

Welcome to Illinois—where the past doesn’t stay buried. In this episode of A–Z of Haunted America, we explore the legend of Resurrection Mary, the eerie grounds of Bachelor’s Grove Cemetery, and the chilling mystery of the Mad Gasser of Mattoon. Because here, history doesn’t just haunt… it lingers.

Project Mogul was a top-secret U.S. military experiment in the late 1940s designed to detect Soviet nuclear tests using high-altitude balloons carrying sensitive acoustic sensors. But to many who later uncovered fragments of the project, it became something else entirely. In this episode, we drift back into the pale skies of post-war America, where long chains of weather balloons floated silently...

Some people use the words like they mean the same thing—voodoo, hoodoo—like they’re just different names for the same shadow. But they aren’t. In this episode of Hexes, Haunts & Howls, we pull apart the history, the fear, and the folklore that blurred those lines in the first place. From Louisiana roots to Caribbean traditions, from survival magic to misunderstood religion, we trace how stories we...

In 1950, the U.S. Navy carried out a secret experiment over the city of San Francisco… without the public’s knowledge. They called it Operation Sea-Spray. This episode dives into the unsettling truth behind Operation Sea-Spray—the experiment, the aftermath, and the lingering unease that still hangs over the fog.

In this episode, we step into the blurred line between childhood myth and something far older… something that was never meant to be softened into stories. “Fairies” and “Fae” are often spoken of like they’re the same thing—but what if they’re not? What if one is the version we were given… and the other is what was left out on purpose? We explore the folklore that paints fairies as small, playful,...

In the quiet stretches of Idaho, something feels… off. Wide open roads, endless forests, and small towns that seem to fade into the landscape a little too easily. But beneath the silence, there are stories—encounters people can’t quite explain, missing time, strange figures in the tree line, and places locals warn you not to stop after dark. In this episode of A–Z of Haunted America, we explore Id...

Hidden behind layers of secrecy, the experiments conducted at Edgewood Arsenal remain one of the most disturbing chapters in U.S. military history. In this episode of A–Z: United States of the Unexplained, we uncover what really happened inside those walls—where soldiers volunteered for testing… without fully understanding what they were agreeing to. Exposed to chemical agents, mind-altering subst...

The ocean has always held secrets—but some may be closer to the surface than we think. In this episode of The Cryptid Files, we explore the mystery of mermaids vs. sirens. Are they separate legends… or the same cryptid misunderstood across cultures and time? From historical sightings to modern interpretations, we break down the patterns, the theories, and the lingering question that refuses to go...

Golden sunsets, black sand shores, and waves that seem to whisper secrets.. Hawaii is as beautiful as it is mysterious. In this episode, we explore the islands beyond the postcard views, where ancient legends, restless spirits, and unexplained encounters still linger in the warm night air. From shadowy figures seen along quiet beaches to voices carried on the wind through the palms, these stories...

Some scientists escaped justice after WWII—but at what cost? Dive into the dark secrets history almost forgot.

When a patrol goes missing in the remote mountains of Afghanistan, a special operations team is sent in to investigate—and what they find defies explanation. Scattered gear, human remains, and a massive cave hint at something far larger and far more dangerous than anyone expected. In this episode of Cryptid Files, we explore the story of the Afghan Giant—a towering, red-haired figure of incredible...

Georgia’s forests are vast, ancient, and full of secrets. In this episode, we dive into chilling stories of strange sightings, eerie noises in the dark, and encounters with something massive lurking just beyond the trees. From frightened hikers to local legends, we explore the fear—and fascination—surrounding Georgia’s mysterious Bigfoot. If you’ve ever felt eyes watching you in the woods, or hear...

In this episode, we uncover one of the darkest chapters of U.S. history: the Human Radiation Experiments. From unsuspecting hospital patients to terminally ill individuals injected with plutonium, these secret studies left a trail of pain and ethical horror. We explore the facts, the fallout, and the haunting questions they raise.

The legend of the Chupacabra stalks the night. From eerie livestock attacks to eyewitness accounts, we explore the origins, sightings, and unsettling stories behind this mysterious creature. Real or myth—something prowls just beyond the shadows.

Beneath the sun-soaked postcards and endless coastlines of Florida lies something far less inviting. In this episode, we step into the shadows of the Sunshine State—where the swamps breathe, the water stands still a little too long, and the air feels thick with something watching. From the dark, tangled cypress knees of the Everglades to backroads that seem to stretch just a little farther than th...

They said there was nothing to worry about… so why investigate for 17 years? In this episode, we dive into Project Blue Book—the U.S. government’s official study of UFOs. While many cases were explained, some were left unanswered… and quietly filed away. This isn’t about aliens. It’s about uncertainty, contradictions, and the cases that never quite made sense. Have you seen something you can’t exp...

Some stories aren’t told because they’re exciting. They’re told because they refuse to stay quiet. In this episode, a listener shares an experience that lingered long after it ended—one that reshaped how they move through the world, how they listen to the dark, and how they understand fear. There are no dramatics here. No spectacle. Just memory, restraint, and the weight of something that never fu...

Deep in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey, something has been whispered about for nearly three centuries. Born of a curse. Seen with wings. Blamed for vanished livestock, broken silence, and a feeling that the forest is watching back. In this episode, we move past the jump-scare version of the legend and into the darker question behind it: What if the Jersey Devil isn’t a single creature at all—but a...