Least Haunted

Least Haunted

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A well researched deep dive into the world of the paranormal from a skeptical and comedic perspective. Using science, anthropology, and humor to find the truth behind history's greatest supernatural events, mysteries, and creatures. "The only thing that's haunted is you!"

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Least Haunted

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www.leasthaunted.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

161: How Many Grams of Yucca Man? (featuring The Doom Generation) 10.07.2026

It's a Mojave double hitter! The Doom Generation is back again to tackle two  spooky tales from their home turf.  This time we're stalking the desert around Joshua Tree looking for the elusive Yucca Man, and then checking into a haunted hotel to look for the ghost of Gram Parsons. And we will learn the answer to the question, How many grams of the Yucca Man do you need?  Support Least Haunted on P...

160: Arctic Misadventure Time (featuring Diamanda Hagan) 26.06.2026

This time we are joined by YouTube presenter Diamanda Hagan to tell the story of Sir John Franklin; three time arctic explorer, two time arctic loser. A 181 year old mystery with some answers, but more questions remain. Learn what happens when colonial overconfidence meets the indifference of nature. It's a true story, and that's what is truly haunting. Check out Diamanda's YouTube: www.youtube.co...

Episode 159: Beast of Bray Road and The Midwest Dogmen 12.06.2026

Joined once again by Least Haunted's resident bisexual biologist, Carolyn, we explore the wild Wisconsin Werewolf said to terrify motorists along a rural farm community short cut. And we hear the legend of conspiritorial canid creatures said to stalk the woods of Michigan and other midwestern states. But is there any truth to these fury folktails? Or has the wool been pulled over our eyes by a cle...

Episode 158: Talking Cryptids and Sea Monsters with Dr. Darren Naish 29.05.2026

This time we are joined by paleontologist Dr. Darren Naish, expert on tetrapod zoology, cryptozoology, and ancient marine reptiles- to talk about a scholarly interest in cryptids, the nature of scientific skepticism, and sea monsters!  You may know his work from many places. Including: His long running blog TetZoo , the BBC series Prehistoric Planet , a wide number of books on paleontology and cry...

Episode 157: Internet Ghost Videos 15.05.2026

We've all seen them. Maybe even spent countless hours staring at the screen watching them. You might have your favorites, and you probably have your least favorites as well. However you can't deny that they are a  thing.   Today Cody is joined by Dr. Tim King to talk about one of their guilty pleasures, Internet ghost and paranormal videos!  Support us on  Patreon!  patreon.com/leasthaunted Follow...

Pod Free Sequoidea Dispatch: General Strike 30.04.2026

This is a special dispatch of Pod Free Sequoidea regarding the General Strike occuring in The United States on Friday May 1st 2026. Note: There will be be no Least Haunted Episode this week.    "Pod Free Sequoidea" ©2026 Sequoidea Productions LLC. 

Episode 156: BEAM Me Up Billy! 17.04.2026

Happy Anniversary! Six years of Least haunted! Can you believe it? And today we are going to mark the milestone by discussing a topic that is a little closer to home for Cody (it is his birthday too after all). Learn all about Plejarans, FIGU, Beamships, and the insane cult of Billy Meier. This time it's personal...  Join us on DISCORD! https://discord.gg/x3fJbbBx4e Support us on PATREON!  patreon...

Episode 155: Crushing It! Dealing with The Devil 03.04.2026

What happens when a podcast about paranormal skepticism gets crossed with two dude's love of Star Trek The Next Generation? You get Crushing It! Originally a joke about loving Dr. Beverly Crusher, now an obligatory annual tradition. We must be April Fools to be doing this again... This time The Enterprise encounters the Devil, and Captain Picard does his best Cody impression. Or has Cody just been...

Episode 154: Other Powers 21.03.2026

It's the exciting conclusion of Spiritualism Month! Buckle up as we go over the many complicated details and relationships between Spiritualism, the abolition movement, and women's suffrage in the mid 1800's. In particular the life of Victoria Woodhull, one of the most interesting and important women that you probably never heard of. Support us on Patreon!  patreon.com/leasthaunted Join us on Disc...

Episode 153: The Fox Sisters & The Beginning of Spiritualism 06.03.2026

At long last we're going to start talking about Spirtualism! Just in time for Women's History Month! Hear how two young sisters in a haunted house sparked a religious movement that had far reaching repercusions. From a farmhouse in upstate new york, to shaping world events and politics, spiritualism is a big topic. And it all starts with The Fox Sisters...  Support us on Patreon!  hpatreon.com/lea...

Episode 152: A Ghost Divided 20.02.2026

This time Cody does a bit of recycling, and tells Garth about the ghosts of Abraham Lincoln. But how many hauntings can one ex president have? A score? Four score? ! How many is a score anyway?  We don't answer that. But we do go for a train ride! Trains are fun. Right?  Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/leasthaunted Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/x3fJbbBx4e Check out our Tumblr! https://...

Episode 151: An Octopuses Garden in The Trees 06.02.2026

What's that sound ? Can it be the gentle pop of tenticular suckers in the forest? But how could that be? This time we explore the world of The Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus! Along the way we find out how an 85 year old engineering disaster meant to solve a problem caused by the last ice age lead to a key moment in early internet culture, and what that says about our current world today.  Support...

Episode 150: Paul Bunyan 23.01.2026

It is our sesquicentennial episode! And in deference to the state of things in Minnesota, we will be talking about yet another giant of American folklore,  Paul Bunyan . Who is he? Where does he come from? What does he want? Some of those questions may be answered! Along the way you might learn more than you ever thought you wanted to know about international trade politics of the 1500's. However...

Episode 149: Cryptid For The Year 2026! 09.01.2026

Only a week in and it looks like we are in for a hell of a rocky year ahead. We need a figure of inspiration to guide us. To exemplify the energy we'll all need to get through this together. If only there was someone, something... nay! Some creature that could be our spirit cryptid for the year? Well that's what we're going to be looking for in this episode, with a little hep from our Monster Squa...

The Crepuscular Quadrant: C.O.A.L. 24.12.2025

Christmas is a time for family, friends, food, and good will towards your fellow persons. That is, unless you live in a world where every day is Christmas... For if you live in The Crepuscular Quadrant it is a time for fear, paranoia, and suspicion. A time where every action you make will help decide if you are Naughty  or Nice. Who will get presents? And who gets C.O.A.L.?  The Least Haunted Play...

Episode 147: In The Horse Mouth of Fadness 05.12.2025

It's the holiday season! Time for incomprehensible traditions and seasonal fads. The sort of annual things that make one say, "How the hell did that get started?" and "What in the hell is that supposed to mean?!" Well today we are going to talk about just such a tradition. Mired in the mysterious mists of time, folklore, and possibly alcohol. Do you hear the jingle of bells? Do you hear a rhyming...

Episode 146: Back Crack Quack 21.11.2025

This time Cody and Garth take a crack at setting the story straight in regards to a fairly controversial topic. This'll be a divisive one involving: a ghost, murder, cults, conspiracies, legal precedence, strange technologies, lawsuits, severe bodily injury, a whole lot of money, and just maybe some "medicine".  So have a good stretch, get comfortable, and buckle up! This is a wild ride.  Support...

Episode 145: least Conspired #3. MMMKay Ultra 08.11.2025

Cody and Garth went to Dr. Tim King's cabin in the woods so that he could tell them all about the nefarious shenanigans and crimes of the C.I.A. and how American tax payer money contributed to the development of the 1960's counter culture, extreme human rights violations, and perverts looking through a two way mirror! No need for the tin foil, because this conspiracy is 100% true and confirmed, al...

Episode 144: Least Haunted Presents, "House on Normal Hill" 31.10.2025

It's Halloween! And that means it is time once again for The Least Haunted Digital Theater to open its audio doors! When Cody and Garth receive a mysterious invitation in their P.O. Box, little can they suspect the perfectly normal average boring night that awaits them... Even though said night will bring them face to face with two nemeses of their past, and place them in the clutches of an eccent...

Episode 143: The Brookdale Lodge 24.10.2025

It's a dream come true for Cody! Least haunted has finally been granted an "overnight" investigation of a famous haunted location! Or have they? Could this long awaited dream really be a nightmare? Or will it just be a somewhat sleepy slumber party in a supposedly haunted hotel room? Welcome to The Brookdale Lodge! a place with over 100 years of history, legends, and mysteries. A location previous...

Episode 142: Scientifical Americans with Sharon A. Hill. 10.10.2025

This time we are joined by writer, researcher, and paranormal expert Sharon A. Hill to discuss her book,  Scientifical Americans , in which she researched and documented the phenomenon of Amateur Reasearch Investigation Groups (ARIGs) or as you might know them, Ghost Hunters! It is a fun and insightful conversation into the world of the "Scientifical" and paranormal sub culture/community. And alon...

Episode 141: Ride Scare 26.09.2025

You know this story. Even if you don't think you do, you do. It's totally true and it happened to a friend of a friend of mine... This time Cody and Garth talk about one of the most widespread "urban myths" in history, The Vanishing Hitchhiker ! From the roads of ancient Rome, to the highways of The United States, to the tv screen, and everywhere in between- Why is it so hard for a ghost to catch...

Episode 140: There's Something About Mary Celeste 12.09.2025

Some ships just keep on sailing, they drift across the map. Some ship's just keep on sailing, tell me what is up with that? They've lost their crew and  captain, left a mystery and cargo. But there's something about Mary that they don't know.  Mary. There's just something about Mary... Celeste.  Special thanks to Jim Watts @ https://maryceleste.net Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/leasthaunted J...

Episode 139: Rosemary's Babies in A Flat 29.08.2025

There is an old joke, "What is Beethoven up to these days?" Answer, "Decomposing." Haha very funny. Everybody laughs. But what if I told you that in the 1960's famous dead musicians of the past got tired of  decomposing  and decided to start re-composing?  With the help of a mild mannered British single mother and lunch lady, a full  Liszt of the greats were ready to take the stage once more and s...

Episode 138: Hodag Hoedown 15.08.2025

This time Cody and Garth explore the legend of the fearsome Hodag with a little help from Least Haunted's resident old timey prospector Lucky Johnson. What is a Hodag? Why is the Hodag? And how is the Hodag? All good questions, and all with somewhat "satisfactory" answers. So grab your dynamite, hide your all white bulldogs, and make sure to be kind to any old oxen you might encounter. It's Hodag...

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