Snipe Hunt Podcast

In the Encounters series, we read truly strange experiences from real people. Tonight we discuss an aquatic dog-like creature, a dark reflected entity, and a lady in a bodysuit. If you have an experience that you would like to share, please contact us and we will read your story on the show. Join us for this bizarre episode of Snipe Hunt.

Chase down your ghost sandals and be wary of strange umbrellas as we return to the Land of the Rising Sun to examine even more of the monsters that lurk in the shadows of Japanese folklore on this Minisode of Snipe Hunt.   Facebook: facebook.com/snipehuntpodcastTwitter: twitter.com/SnipeHuntPodPatreon: patreon.com/snipehunt

Fantastical beings are often born of attempts to explain what we don’t understand, and are created through the eyes of the local culture. Due to this, each culture has its own unique monsters embedded in their folklore. But few societies have creatures as numerous or as strange as the yokai of Japan. Join us tonight as we examine the strangest yokai in the Land of the Rising Sun on this episode of...

There are many creatures that exist in folklore, but the ones who seem to capture the imagination more than any other are the ones that look human. This fascination with monstrous humanoids is only natural, these beings look like us in a sense, but are actually far from human. In the states of Michigan, Ohio, and Connecticut, humanoid creatures of unknown origin have been reported. These beings ha...

Located in a country that is already steeped in folklore, the Hoia Baciu forest, and the clearing located inside of it, stands out from other "haunted" areas just by the sheer number of strange occurrences and the physical effects it has on its visitors. Join us as we go deep into the woods on this episode of Snipe Hunt. Photos of strange phenomena: http://www.imperialtransilvania.com/read-more/ar...

Sorry for the echo, the microphone was picking up the output from my headphones.  In the age of the internet, more and more people are sharing their stories of unexplainable happenings. Many have experienced glitches in video games but some have experienced glitches in the real world. What could be causing these anomalies? Join us tonight as we discuss the possibility that the world as we know it...

10th full episode! Take a drink when you hear us say the word "folklore". Folklore is born from the unknown. All it takes is a shriek in the night to conjure up images of terrifying creatures. The night itself is almost antagonistic to us humans, we have evolved to fear the dark as it might hide a predator looking to make a human its next meal. As humans advanced and developed civilizations, we fe...

In the Encounters series, we read truly strange experiences from real people. Tonight we examine strange knocks, a night hag, and an unseen force. If you have an experience that you would like to share, please contact us and we will read your story on the show. Join us for this extremely  paranormal episode of Snipe Hunt.

For centuries, witnesses throughout the British Isle have reported seeing spectral black dogs. These dogs are said to be large in size with a semi-ghostly appearance and glowing red eyes like burning coal. These hound-like apparitions are associated with isolated crossroads, churches, and sites of execution. Many have speculated that these dogs are servants of the devil and harbingers of death, an...

Christmas! Arguably the most famous holiday of all time and one that is celebrated by most of the western world. It’s the time of the year that is most known for cheer and joy and good will towards men; and of course, it’s the time when Santa Claus visits us in the dead of night.  But behind the lights and laughter of this holiday exist a shadow, in which the monsters of the season lurk waiting to...

Bigfoot! This cryptid is so well-known to the point that it is now a household name. Some  consider it to be just an undiscovered animal, but others speculate that it is a supernatural or paranormal being. These theories state that the reason that we have not found a Bigfoot specimen yet is because the creature is not of this realm; but is actually an inter-dimensional being, capable of traveling...

In the year 1817, something very strange started happening to John Bell and his family. The sightings of unearthly creatures were followed by a constant plague of bizarre sounds that kept them awake night after night. It soon escalated as the family members were attacked by an unseen force.  The spirit was given a name, Kate, otherwise known as, the Bell Witch. It’s October which means Halloween,...

Bloody Mary, Bloody Mary, Bloody Mary: chant her name in front of a dark mirror, and she will appear. It’s the sleepover game we all feared as kids, and the one we all dared our friends to do. But we performed the ritual anyway, hoping that Bloody Mary wouldn’t appear and scratch our eyes out, or steal our soul, or drink our blood, or whatever else she does. The legend as we know it today is a mix...

We have new audio equipment so it's the perfect time to start a new series! We are still working to perfect the sound with the audio equipment so this episode might be a little rough but luckily, SaucySweets is here to save us with her stories. Emailed Encounters are the true stories of real people who have sent us their experiences to be read on the show. This episode features Reddit user SaucySw...

The history of the Orkney Islands has been influenced by both the Celts and the Norse which has resulted in its own unique Orcadian myths and folklore. One monster that arises from this mythology is the Nuckelavee, an abomination whose name means Devil of the Sea. With its terrifying appearance and animosity towards humans, the nuckelavee was greatly feared to the point that it was considered unsa...

The sewers: the dark underground conduits that carry water and waste. They are pitch-black and slimy and frankly disgusting. Who knows what kind of unsavory creatures have crawled in and made the sewers their home? Rats, worms, and even eels have taken up residence in these filthy tunnels but what about other animals? What about alligators? Let’s explore this popular urban legend on this dark, dam...

And soon he transformed from man into beastAnd forevermore, on men he did feast Atchen, Chenoo, Kewok, Wendigo. This evil being goes by many names and is seeped into the culture of many Algonquian tribes. It takes on many forms but all versions of the creature have one thing in common. It is hungry. Recent works have brought this Native American legend into the limelight where it has firmly establ...

Strange things happen in Arkansas, some with no explanation. Be it visions from the past that still live at a Eureka Springs hotel, or the mysterious deaths of residents in the cities of Bryant and Texarkana. Join us tonight for part 2 of Creepy Legends of Arkansas. Welcome back to the Supernatural State on this episode of Snipe Hunt. - The Crescent Hotel - The Train Slayings - The Moonlight Murde...

The state of Arkansas is full of disturbing stories. Stories of hauntings, monsters, and unsolved mysteries. Join us now as we explore these creepy legends of the Natural State, or in this case the Supernatural State, on this episode of Snipe Hunt. - The Ozark Howler -The Fouke Monster - The White River Monster - The Dog Boy

Aladdin is a classic tale, but the genie is not just a character in a story. The supernatural entities known as Djinn, or as we call them in the west, genies, are firmly rooted in Arabic folklore as beings to be feared. Join us today as we explore the lore behind these beings and learn that they are far less friendly, and much more real than the genie of the lamp.

On December 15,1967 at approximately 5 p.m., the U.S. Highway 35 bridge connecting Point Pleasant, West Virginia and Kanauga, Ohio suddenly collapsed into the Ohio River. Thirty-one vehicles fell with it, killing 46 people and seriously injuring nine more. Before the collapse, there were many sightings of a large winged humanoid with glowing red eyes in Point Pleasant, West Virginia; leading many...

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