Legends and Lore Podcast

On December 5, 1872, the British brig Dei Gratia came upon a ghostly sight—a ship drifting aimlessly in the Atlantic. It was The Mary Celeste, a merchant brigantine that had left New York just a month earlier, fully crewed and bound for Italy. But now, it was eerily empty. The lifeboat was missing, the cargo untouched, and there were no signs of struggle. The crew had simply vanished into thin air...

In 1959, nine experienced hikers set off on a trek through the frozen Ural Mountains—only to vanish under bizarre and terrifying circumstances. When their bodies were found, investigators uncovered a scene so disturbing it defied explanation: tents ripped open from the inside, strange injuries, radiation traces, and no clear cause of death. Over the decades, theories have ranged from avalanches an...

In this episode of Legends & Lore, we spread our wings and dive deep into the chilling legend of Mothman. From the first eerie sightings in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, to the tragic Silver Bridge collapse, we unravel eyewitness accounts, government conspiracies, and the shadowy presence of the Men in Black. But Mothman’s story doesn’t stop there—his legacy stretches across the globe, appear...

In this spine-chilling episode of Legends & Lore , host David Culpepper dives into the eerie and unsettling phenomenon of the Black Eyed Kids. Who are these pale, monotone children with jet-black eyes, and why do they insist on being let inside? From terrifying eyewitness encounters to theories about supernatural origins, alien hybrids, and modern mythology, we explore every dark corner of thi...

On March 13, 1997, thousands of people across the Southwest witnessed something extraordinary: a series of mysterious lights gliding silently across the night sky. In this episode of Legends & Lore, host David Culpepper dives into the Phoenix Lights, exploring eyewitness accounts, the leading theories, and the deeper questions this event raises about the unknown. Were the lights extraterrestri...

In this chilling episode of Legends & Lore , host David Culpepper takes you deep into the sinister world of H.H. Holmes, America’s first documented serial killer. From his charming exterior to the horrors hidden within his infamous “Murder Castle,” Holmes’s story is one of deception, manipulation, and murder. Discover how he used the chaos of the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair as a hunting ground,...

In this chilling episode of Legends & Lore , host David Culpepper ventures into the dark woods of Elkhorn, Wisconsin, to unravel the legend of the Beast of Bray Road. For decades, locals have reported sightings of a wolf-like creature stalking this quiet stretch of road, leaving behind eerie encounters, strange tracks, and more questions than answers. Is it a cryptid? A shapeshifter? Or just a...

In this episode of Legends & Lore , host David Culpepper takes a deep dive into the disappearance of the Roanoke Colony, one of history’s most enduring mysteries. Join us as we explore the hopes, hardships, and haunting clues left behind by the settlers, uncover the latest discoveries, and examine the theories—both plausible and wild—that surround this legendary tale. What really happened to t...

What connects the mysterious disappearance of an experienced sailor, unexplained underwater lights documented by police, and ancient Native American legends? Welcome to Lake Champlain's Triangle - a mysterious zone between New York and Vermont where boats vanish, compasses spin wildly, and something large lurks beneath the surface. Join us as we dive deep into the dark waters of America's most eni...

On a quiet summer evening in 1955, two Kentucky families faced something that would challenge everything they thought they knew about reality. What started as a curious light in the sky escalated into a terrifying night-long siege by mysterious silver creatures that seemed immune to bullets. Eleven witnesses, including adults and children, barricaded themselves in a farmhouse, firing shotguns at e...

In the late 1960s, a killer terrorized the San Francisco Bay Area not just through his brutal attacks, but through an unprecedented campaign of psychological warfare. Through encrypted messages, taunting letters, and phone calls to police, the Zodiac Killer transformed himself from a murderer into a cultural phenomenon that still captivates us today. Join David Culpepper as he explores the verifie...

Join host David Culpepper in this fascinating deep dive into the infamous Bermuda Triangle. In this riveting 45-minute episode of Legends & Lore, David expertly navigates through the mysterious waters where countless ships and aircraft have vanished without a trace. The journey begins with the compelling story of Flight 19 - five Navy bombers that disappeared in 1945, along with their search a...

In this chilling episode of Legends & Lore , we unravel the haunting mystery of the Hinterkaifeck murders—a case that has baffled true crime enthusiasts for over a century. In 1922, on a remote Bavarian farm, six people were brutally murdered, and the killer vanished without a trace. But this wasn’t just a case of cold-blooded murder—it was surrounded by eerie premonitions, unexplained footpri...

In this episode of Legends & Lore , David and Stacy dive into the fascinating mystery of Bigfoot. From ancient folklore and Native American legends to modern sightings and cultural phenomena, they explore the origins, evidence, and enduring allure of this legendary creature. Is Bigfoot a relic of the wild, a clever hoax, or something in between? Join the discussion as they unravel the science,...