Natural Disasters and Paranormal Podcast

The area known today as “Waverly Hill” was purchased by Major Thomas H. Hays in 1883 as the Hays’ family home. Since any existing schools were a good distance away, Hays decided to establish a one room schoolhouse for his children to attend and hired Ms. Lizzie Lee Harris as the teacher. Ms. Harris had a fondness for author Walter Scott’s Waverley novels, and she received Hays’ permission to name...

Sleep, child, sleep now,The coco is coming and will takeyou. Sleep, child, sleep now,The coco is coming and will eat you. The rhyme originated in the 17th century and has evolved over the years but still retains its original meaning. El Coco is a monster common to many Spanish-speaking countries. In Spain, parents will sing lullabies or tell rhymes, like the one I recited above, to children, warni...

The Cathedral of Learning has immense history and culture within its walls. The National Park Service added the Cathedral of Learning to the Register of Historic Places in 1975. Even today, Cathy (as it is lovingly called by locals and students) is a beloved part of the University of Pittsburgh’s main campus. It also has a fair share of its own hauntings. Dare to join me as we dive into the histor...

North Carolina has its share of ghost stories, unexplained phenomena, and tales of the supernatural. In Guilford County, in the North Carolina town of Jamestown, comes one such tale. It’s the tale of the spirit of a young woman who haunts the underpasses of two bridges: one is a railroad bridge over east Main Street, which is currently in use, and the other is of an abandoned bridge nearby. The ab...

The Flatwoods Monster of West Virginia...extraterrestrial or owl? Personally, I think that this creature could be from another world. Never have I ever seen an owl the size of the creature locals call the Flatwoods monster. However, take a listen and let me know what you think in the comments. Alien or owl? Sources: The Flatwoods Monster | 01 Was the Flatwoods Monster an Alien or an Owl? | HowStuf...

Union Station in St. Louis, Missouri is a beautiful building that was once a train station, but it now a hotel. This hotel has its fair share of hauntings due to its history. What do you say? Join me as we take a trip to Missouri and stay at the Union Station Hotel. Stay haunted! Sources: Union Station Historic District St. Louis Union Station's History Story - New Visions Magazine Union Station H...

The Mathias Ham House: majestic, beautiful, and the home of local haunts? This mansion is gorgeous inside and out, yet rumors have it that it's also one of the most haunted places in Iowa. Have you been to this gorgeous mansion? If so, did you have any of your own experiences while there? I'd love to hear your stories. If you haven't been there, do you believe the stories behind the hauntings or a...

Have you ever heard of the Wampus Cat before? Neither have I. In this week's episode, I dive into the enigma that is this cryptid of the Appalachian region. Please join me as I discuss the origin, description, and what people find so intriguing about this strange creature. Below you will find the sources I used as well as how to contact me. Until next week, stay haunted! Sources: The story of the...

Hey Ghostly Ghouls! My apologies for this episode not sounding the greatest. I'm just getting back into the swing of things and I promise you; the episodes will begin to sound better and better as each week goes on. The sources I used for this episode are listed below. You can also find my contact information below as well. Enjoy and chat next week! Sources: Plague doctor | Plague, Middle Ages, Fa...

Hey guys! Please take a listen to this short update on what's happening with the podcast. It will explain and I look forward to seeing you all again in January 2026!

Hey Ghouls and Divas! This week we go on a ghost hunt in my home state of Nebraska. We are visiting the Nebraska Capital Building in Lincoln. You can find the sources I used for this episode below as well as how to follow the show. Sources: History of the Nebraska Capitol Building - Nebraska State Capitol Project Phases and Timeline - Nebraska State Capitol The Nebraska State Capitol – Haunted Hou...

Today, we dive into the legend of Jenny Greenteeth based out of the U.K. Below, you can find my sources used for this episode as well as how to contact me and engage. Sources: Jenny Greenteeth | Villains Wiki | Fandom The Legend of Jenny Green-Teeth | Christopher Fowler website Jenny Greenteeth – Dark Tales Jenny Greenteeth - Fairyist Who is Jenny Greenteeth? English Folklore | Mythology Planet Co...

Hey Ghostly Ghouls and Disaster Divas! Today we are jumping into the Dust Bowl of the 1930s. Below you can find my sources that I used for today's episode. You can also find the different ways to reach me. Have a fanfuckingtastic week! Stay disastrous! Sources: The Dust Bowl | National Drought Mitigation Center Dust Bowl: Causes, Definition & Years | HISTORY 10 Things You May Not Know About th...

Welcome back, Ghostly Ghouls and Disaster Divas! This week, I go into the details pertaining to sand and dust storms. As always, you can find my sources below. Thank you to all who have listened and continue to join me every week as I find my footing and work on progressing my work as a podcaster. I greatly appreciate every single one of you. Now, let's sit back and dive in shall we? Sources: Sand...

Hey ghouls and divas! I hope you all are well! This week we are taking a little trip to Chicago and taking a tour of the Congress Plaza Hotel. Below you can find the sources I used for this episode. You can also find the details on how to contact me. Grab those drinks, sit back, and dive in as we cover the hauntings of the Hotel Congress. Sources: History The Haunted Congress Plaza Hotel | Haunted...

Hey ghoulies and divas! Welcome to this week's episode of the Natural Disasters and Paranormal Podcast! This week we talk about the indigenous people's legend of the wendigo. I'm excited to jump into this topic so take a listen and join me on this trip. Below you can find my sources I used as well as how you can contact me. Stay disastrous! Sources: Wendigo | Description, Legend, Creature, Until D...

Hey Ghostly Ghouls and Disaster Divas! Join me as I dive into the topic of the Texas Drought of the 1950's. This drought was severely devastating on the state to the point that Texas as a whole is still recuperating to this day. So, let's sit back, grab a drink, and dive into this disaster. Sources I used for this episode are as follows: When the Sky Ran Dry – Texas Monthly Drought recalls long, p...

This episode I go into what droughts are, how they happen, what we can do to limit the chances of a drought happening, etc. The sources I used for this episode are listed below. Drought: Everything You Need to Know Droughts: Things to Know | U.S. Geological Survey Drought | Ready.gov Understand Drought and Know How to Respond Drought and Your Health | Drought and Health | CDC 30 Interesting Drough...

Today we go into the hauntings of the McRaven House. Below, you can find the sources I used for this episode. If you're enjoying the podcast, please be sure to like, share, and leave a 5-star review. It greatly helps get my show out there for others to hear. You can follow the show on Instagram and Facebook. McRaven House: Vicksburg’s Most Haunted Mansion - Visit Vicksburg Vicksburg's McRaven Hous...

Hey there ghostly ghouls and disaster divas! I'm dropping into your feed with a bonus episode today. This is my first bonus episode, and I will be talking about the wonderful search and rescue dogs that help in the aid of rescuing people that are trapped after a natural disaster hits. Below you can find the sources I used for this episode. The Search Dog : About : American Rescue Dog Association (...

This episode is a bit on the shorter side as the week got away from me. However, I will be posting a bonus episode later this week so keep your eyes open for that. In the meantime, enjoy this episode and I'll see you all later this week. Below are my sources: Wellington Washington Avalanche 1910 - TRIPS INTO HISTORY Terror in the Cascades: The 1910 Wellington Disaster (yesterdaysamerica.com) 1910...

Here I am dropping into your feed for the second time today. I am making up for the last couple of weeks. Enjoy this first avalanche episode. My list of sources are below: Avalanche Safety (weather.gov) Avalanches, facts and information (nationalgeographic.com) Prepare for avalanches (getprepared.gc.ca) Article Detail (fema.gov) Home | Colorado Avalanche Information Center (state.co.us)

For the first episode for today, I go into the history of the Allen House, ever so briefly, before getting into what we're here for: the hauntings. Below you will find the sources I used for this episode. The Allen House in Monticello - Haunted House | Arkansas.com HISTORY (monticelloallenhouse.com) Old Allen House – Haunted Houses The Haunted Allen House, Monticello, AR | Haunted Rooms America Se...

Hey everyone! My apologies for this not being the best episode ever, but I was feeling a bit rushed this week with just getting internet back two days ago. I appreciate every single one of you. Please feel free to follow, like, subscribe, and leave a 5-star review. You can follow me on Instagram at naturaldisastersparanormalpod. You can join the Facebook group by searching Natural Disasters Parano...

Tsunamis are more than just massive waves that hit shore. There's more to them and the destruction they cause. In this episode, we will explore the topic of tsunamis and cover everything from what they are to what you need to know in order to possibly survive one. Below are the sources I used for this episode. Tsunami Facts and Information (nationalgeographic.com) Tsunami Facts: How They Form, War...