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We are wrapping up our massacre series with the Paxton Boys Massacre. The Paxton Boys were a group of vigilantes active in Pennsylvania during the 18th century, specifically in the 1760s. They were primarily of Scots-Irish origin and were angered by what they perceived as the inadequate protection of their settlements from Native American attacks by the colonial government. In December 1763, they...

In this episode, we welcome listener Kevin to our show with his first-hand accounts of the hauntings at Black Horse Tavern (Now The Iron Mule). We covered this site and the mafia hit that took place here in Episode One. Tying in with the Coal Country Mafia, we discussed a place that Kevin has explored before, Broad Mountain, and the grisly murder of a still-identified girl found there.

March has long been associated with one of the biggest betrayals in History: The Ides of March Assassination of Julius Caesar. So we thought it would be fitting to round out the month with two betrayals against our Native American people here in Pennsylvania: The Walking Purchase and the Kinzua Dam. One of these ties in with our episodes on the Gnadenhutten Massacre, The Battle of Bloody Brook, an...

It’s April Fool’s Day! No, it’s … ROGUE TRANSMISSIONS: April Fool’s Day Edition Rogue Transmissions is proud to present the following stories: •City on the Edge of Oblivion from Octoberpod •The Origins of April Fool’s Day from Freaky as F#ck •Brew Crime Presents: There’s a Joke in There Somewhere… written and performed by J.T. Hosack •I Think We Figured Out Fishing from Spine Chillers & Serial...

This episode discusses the events leading to the massacre at Bloody Brook near Deerfield Massachusettes during King Philip's (Metacom) War on the English Colonists and the ghostly impression that remains. We also tell a few other ghost stories related to the area: The Deerfield Massacre and Eunice Williams, The Ghost of Esther Stevens at the Old Burial Ground at Deerfield, and the Ghosts of th...

I suppose you could call this our Very Special Episode. The topic of Gnadenhutten is apropos considering the Implicit Cultural Bias and Overt Racism that have come across our media screens this week. Kiki takes us on a journey to where it all started and gets into the down and dirty of how our country was founded on the manipulation of these biases that will ultimately lead to the most horrific ma...

The Bichshler Witch Diggers were a group of three siblings - Nick, Sam, and Susan Bischler - who lived in Indiana in the mid-19th century. The siblings claimed to be plagued by "witches" and became consumed with the idea that they were being haunted by them. This led to a period of monomania, during which the siblings dug a ditch so deep and wide that folks from around the farm, had no choice but...

Way back in episode 64, we discussed the Caged Graves in Catawissa, PA, and how those were most likely installed to keep out Resurrectionists from Ohio. Today we finally get to tell the tale of these brazen folks that caused so much consternation from Michigan all the way to Philadelphia.  Our featured music today is from Haldol with their song " Taphonomy ".  Our promo is for Autumn's O...

We are back with the first episode of Season 4! Today, Kiki sets a few terrible internet memes straight with stories of bone whips and bones found in the London home of our favorite founding father, Ben Franklin. Then, we take a stop off at the Philadelphia residence of Bishop White with ghosts and possible medical malpractice!  Our featured music today is from Serpent Church with their song...

*Samantha (MJ McAdams from Humble Hauntings and Octoberpod) and Calvin (J.T. from Brew Crime Podcast) are moving into their new, very haunted, home. All the items they find in the house still work without batteries or being plugged in. Throughout this journey, presented by Octoberpod, Calvin and Samantha will discover the terrifying secret of the 13th Hour. The revelations will shock you!  *...

We were delighted to have author and folklorist Chad Lewis in the studio to discuss his latest book, " Winter Legends and Lore " as well as chat about his many other books including " Lumberjack Creatures of the Northwoods ", " Supernatural Dares of the Midwest " and of course, the book that started Kord vs. Cryptid " The Van Meter Visitor ". You can find Chad's books and follow him on his website...

Fort Mifflin was the sight of one of the American Revolutionary War's most heroic stands as well as a prison for those who fought against the North in the American Civil War. Filled with tales of screaming ladies and apparitions who love to give tours, we had the pleasure of welcoming John Curley back to the studio to talk about his team's latest investigation at this amazing site.  * Our fea...

In this episode, we are joined by the fantastic Paul Bestall of the Mysteries and Monsters Podcast . His chosen topic is the Eastern US cryptid, The Dover Demon! We asked Paul to regale us with some ghost stories from the area of Kiki's ancestry: Bradford, England. Paul can also be found on Ghost Story Guys . Our featured music in the episode comes from LA-based   Fleischkrieg with their song...

Happy Halloween! Join JC, Cord, and Kiki for a special bonus episode dedicated to the Last Meals of those on Death Row.  Music provided by Loyalty Free Music " Hello Michael!"

In this episode, Cord and Kiki take on a Patreon-requested topic of the Witch Wars of Cincinnati. There are stories of possible poisoning, a sick child, and marriage destroyed by the paranormal! Our featured music is from Morgan Clea with her song, " Wilder Things ". * Order Cincinnati Curiosities by Greg Hand . * Smell of Fear Candles

We welcome The Prince of Paleo Fiction, Max Hawthorne to the podcast today to discuss his new book "Monsters and Marine Mysteries". We delve into the abyss with Max on the trail of mega sharks, giant octopuses, other marine mysteries, and monstrous encounters at sea! A special thanks to our sponsor Smell of Fear Candle Co. Our featured music is from Horohaus with the song Negative Ascension .&nbsp...

With more than 25 years of experience in paranormal investigation, John Curley of the Harrisburg Area Paranormal Society (HAPS) joins us to discuss his new book, Unholy Structure, his chilling adventure with the Lady in Black in New Castle, PA, and the deadly consequences that followed.  *Our featured music today is from Goth Goth with their song " Russian Movie Night ". * HAPS Website * John...

We begin Spooky Season 2022 by welcoming Operator and Tour Guide for Ghosts Tours of New Hope, Scott Randolph. Scott chronicles the history of the Ghost Tours of New Hope and shares some spine-tingling stories from founder Adi-Kent Thomas Jeffries and some of his own ghostly encounters in this quaint village located on the Deleware River.   You can book a tour at their website here.  Kiki recommen...

Today we're talking about carrots.  Cord and Kiki discuss growing them in the fall for Zone 6B, Kiki's greenhouse experiment with carrots, cultivars, and varieties as well as the magical properties, history, and recipes of carrots. Music provided by Serge Quadrado entitled "Mystical Thing" (License CC4.0)

In the Summer of Pirates Series finale, we discuss the Pennsylvania native, Rachel Wall. Her life took many twists and turns and while she is often romanticized as the First Female Pirate of America, she may not have been a pirate at all - she may have been just a common thief or she may have been something else entirely.  Our featured music is from K. C. Raniero with "Toxic Phantom" .

In this IT episode, we discuss all the strange sounds you might here on or near a farm while investigating. Does a donkey sound like hellspawn? Does a mule sound like a thing that spawned the hellspawn? Do goats scream? All of this and more will be answered for you today! * Why Investigation Techniques? Tiktok and Youtube have grown into a disastrous mess of paranormal nonsense. Through these medi...

Continuing the Summer of Pirates Series, we get to the battles, the heist, and how it went for everyone involved.  *Our featured music today is from Emmett Drueding with his song "He Was a Friend of Mine".

Have you ever wondered how pirates really talked? Or how they knew about each other’s adventures while on the other side of the world? Today we’ll discuss some of these questions in this Patreon-suggested topic. Music provided by and available on Free Music Archive : Podington Bear Augustin C Black Bones Holy Coast Marcos Bolanos Rest You Sleeping Giant Serge Quadrado

Continuing the Summer of Pirates Series, we get to the mastermind behind the greatest pirate heist of all time, Henry Every. In this episode, we discuss how the American Colonies were being shaped into pirate havens, how one man not paying his workers well leads to a mutiny, and where the Rhode Island pirates fit into the heist.  *Our featured music today is from The Out Sect with their song "Bad...

Continuing the Summer of Pirates Summer, we discuss the Battle of Beachy Head, its effect on privateers and pirates, and three men who will have to make some decisions concerning their work life!  Our Featured Music is from Hororhaus with the song "Ghost Oppression."