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In 1973, reports surfaced of a strange creature prowling the woods of Enfield, Illinois. According to witnesses, it had three legs, tiny arms, huge eyes, and a knack for shrieking like a banshee (but who among us, right?). As sightings continued, residents found themselves embroiled in a desperate search for answers. Overrun by out-of-town “monster hunters” and sensationalist press, this story cha...

We’re travelling to the Northwoods of Wisconsin where the cheese is squeaky, the beer is cold and the scariest thing you could encounter in the woods is the infamous Hodag, a terrifying cryptid that haunted loggers for years. But where did the story of the Hodag originate? Was it really captured at the end of the 19th century? And what, for the love of God, does Paul Bunyan have anything to do wit...

We’re kicking off 2026 with an age-old question: Are mermaids real, or what???  Today, we’re deep diving (pun intended) into the long, tangled history of mermaid folklore, sightings, and modern-day theories. We trace our favorite aquatic friends from the first “real” mermaid in 1000 BC, through famous sailor logs (including a new reason to hate Christopher Columbus), all the way to modern-day...

Grab a glass of your favorite bubbles, and help us ring in the new year as we tell spooky stories with the spirit of Krampus haunting our feed! Welcome to I Scream, You Scream, where Gina & Kathryn serve up your weekly scoop of the most chilling histories, mysteries & paranormal perplexities – all with a side of ice cream! 🍦Flavor of the Month: Cocktails 💀Topic of the Month: Ghosts &nbsp...

We’re back with the rest of the story of Dear David, the infamous ghost boy who haunted cartoonist Adam Ellis back in 2017. Adam Ellis first tweeted that his New York City apartment was being haunted by a little boy named Dear David in August of that year. What would follow is a string of tweet threads recounting all of his spooky experiences, getting progressively more unhinged as the months went...

As with any viral story from 2017, it all started with a tweet…  Adam Ellis first tweeted that his New York City apartment was being haunted by a little boy named Dear David in August of that year. What would follow is a string of tweet threads recounting all of his spooky experiences, getting progressively more unhinged as the months went on. Some people call it a hoax. Others say it’s the m...

Say her name…if you dare.  Bloody Mary has haunted our bathroom mirrors for decades. But how’d she get there in the first place? And why have generations of kids risked their lives by trying to summon her? Join us as we dig into the history, folklore, and feminine rage behind the most iconic slumber party game of all time.  Story starts: 08:52 Welcome to I Scream, You Scream, a podcast w...

A spectral ship crewed by the damned, doomed to never make port, bringing death and disaster to all who see it… fun, right? But where did the legend of the Flying Dutchman come from, and does it hold water? (Pun very much intended.) This week, we’re boarding the SS Scoop to dig into the Dutchman’s cursed origins, reported sightings, and the science behind the madness.  Story starts at: 3:04 H...

Step into the eerie charm of Colorado’s Stanley Hotel, where history and hauntings go hand in hand (shout out to Stephen King!). In this episode, we explore the legendary Room 217, the lingering spirit of some very helpful housekeepers, and the phantom piano tunes that echo through the grand ballroom. From mischievous footsteps in the hallways to children’s laughter on the fourth floor, the Stanle...

In 1966, residents of Point Pleasant, West Virginia claimed to see a tall, winged creature with red, glowing eyes. Thus, the legend of Mothman was born. Sightings continued for just over a year before a tragic accident, leading many people to believe the reason for the monstrous being’s presence was born out of a centuries-old curse that plagued the area. Is Mothman the result of local paranoia ab...

In the late 1970s, residents of Circleville, Ohio started receiving threatening letters from an anonymous source. The letters - which some say number in the thousands - contained deeply personal details accusing locals of everything from affairs to murder. This week, we’re digging into a deeply unsettling story of surveillance, suspicion, and small-town grudges. The case led to an arrest, a trial,...

In 1877, 14-year-old Lurancy Vennum from Watseka, Illinois, began experiencing seizures, trances, and speaking in voices not her own. Spiritualists believed she was possessed by the spirit of Mary Roff, a local girl who had died twelve years earlier after similar episodes. The infamous case would go down in history as The Watseka Wonder. Was it all a hoax to spread awareness for spiritualism, or w...

Stull, Kansas might look like just another dot on the map, but according to decades of urban legend, it’s hiding something much darker: a gateway to hell. In this episode, we dig into the myths and rumors about the devil’s (alleged) favorite vacation spot. We’re talking witches, ghosts, a staircase to the underworld, and…Ariana Grande? Is Stull really a gateway to hell? Or just a target of the mod...

We love a complex crone, especially when she’s the epitome of the witch of the woods. Baba Yaga lives deep in the Slavic forest in a hut that stands on chicken legs (yes, really), flies around in a mortar and pestle, and might help you… or eat you. It really just depends on her mood. Sometimes she’s the wise old crone who tests your courage; other times, she’s straight-up nightmare fuel. Either wa...

By day, she was a church-goer and a charming fortune teller to the French elite.  By night, she lorded over a black market empire dealing in poisons, potions, and Satanic rituals. That’s right - today, we’re talking about La Voisin.  Catherine Montvoisin (better known as La Voisin) led a double life that blurred the lines between healer and killer, helper and heretic. History paints her...

Paranormal researcher, haunted object museum curator, and author Nicole Beauchamp joins us for this very special Shoppe Talk episode to talk about her latest book, Haunted French Quarter Hotels . From her first New Orleans ghost encounter, to a haunted skull who joins her on her travels, Nicole is no stranger to the other side👀 👻 Register for Nicole’s next ghost tour at the Historic Masonic Temp...

The case of the Bell Witch haunting in Adams, Tennessee has been one of America’s spookiest legends since it first happened in the early 1800s👻 The Bell family claimed they were tormented by a mischievous spirit that whispered secrets, threw objects, and even took credit for John Bell’s mysterious death.  Over the years, locals pointed fingers at neighbor Kate Batts, painting her as the “wit...

Welcome to witch month, little spoons! To kick things off, we’re talking about Helen Duncan, the last person to be found guilty under the Witchcraft Act of 1735…or was she?  As a medium who rose to fame in the UK spiritualist scene, Helen Duncan was a woman of many talents - including papier-mache, public mischief, and spewing ectoplasm. Her story spans two world wars, multiple arrests, and s...

Put on your party hats, because we’re celebrating our FIRST BIRTHDAY!!!  In this special anniversary episode, we answer your listener questions (plus a few of our own), hold an illustrious I Scream You Scream awards ceremony, and share our favorite moments from the last 12 delicious months. Plus, a very special announcement: our Patreon is officially live!! Whether you’ve been here since Vamp...

Ed, a self-taught demonologist, and Lorraine, a clairvoyant medium, are the infamous paranormal duo that founded the New England Society for Psychic Research. Through their paranormal investigation organization, they took on some of the most high-profile demonic cases of all time, including the Amityville Horror, the Annabelle doll, and the Perron family haunting, which inspired The Conjuring film...

Whether it’s movies, comic books, or video games, Wendigos have become one of pop culture’s favorite Big Bads. But the deer-headed monster on our screens is barely a blip in the wider story.  This week, we’re digging into the real context behind the Wendigo: its role in Indigenous traditions, how Hollywood gets it wrong, and even how it shows up in modern economic theory. (We didn’t see that...

For over a decade, the hunt for Forrest Fenn’s treasure was a modern-day gold rush that captivated dreamers, adventurers, and fortune-seekers. Hidden somewhere in the Rocky Mountains, the chest filled with gold and jewels sparked countless expeditions, friendships, and rivalries. But alongside the thrill came danger, accidents, and even death. Eventually, people were forced to look closer at their...

In 1760s London, a woman died under (very) suspicious circumstances. Then, her ghost started speaking from beyond the grave, accusing her lover of murder - and kicking off a supernatural scandal of epic proportions.  But as crowds swarmed the haunted Cock Lane home to hear the ghost's accusations, one question loomed: was the spirit telling the truth? Or was this the pettiest smear campaign i...

Originally a glamorous destination for travelers, the Cecil Hotel in downtown Los Angeles quickly devolved into the backdrop for countless tragedies that have played out like the pages of a deeply unsettling horror story. Notorious serial killers have called it home, lost souls have leapt from windows, and countless guests vanished under eerie circumstances👻  The Cecil’s shadowy halls have i...

This week, we’re cracking open one of the most famous curses in history: the Curse of the Pharaohs. In 1922, Howard Carter uncovered the long-lost tomb of King Tutankhamun, making headlines around the world. But alongside the discovery came a string of strange events and untimely deaths that started rumors of a curse. Was it all just a coincidence? Or are those who disturb a pharaoh’s tomb truly c...