Where Our Minds Wander

Beth explores the controversy over a little Viking coin found on the shores of Maine. Wes looks at two cryptids in a league of their own: Iowa's Van Meter Monster and Sinkhole Sam of Inman, Kansas. Sources Used: www.atlasobscura.com/articles/maine-norse-penny-archaeology-vikings-north-america www.ancient-origins.net/artifacts-other-artifacts/controversial-origins- www.grandrapidscoins.com/the...

Beth shares the history and hauntings of one Oklahoma Bed & Breakfast. Wes tells the creepy tale of the Northumberland Strait Ghost Ship. www.hauntedrooms.com/oklahoma/haunted-places/haunted-hotels/stone-lion-inn-guthrie https://hauntedhouses.com/oklahoma/stone-lion-inn/ https://ktul.com/news/investigations/haunted-oklahoma-the-stone-lion-inn-in-guthrie-has-issues https://thehauntedattic.uk/20...

Wes and Beth tell the remarkable stories of Violet Jessop and Arthur Priest who both survived all three of the White Star Line's sister ships' maritime disasters: the Olympic, the Titanic, and the Britannic. https://explorethearchive.com/violet-jessop www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/titanic/stories/violet-constance-jessop.htm www.mentalfloss.com/posts/titanic-survivor-violet-jessop-facts www...

Beth discusses the 1972 Philip Experiment, when a group of Canadian paranormal researchers tried to create a ghost. Wes discusses Bannerman Island's haunted and abandoned castle in the middle of the Hudson River. www.liveabout.com/how-to-create-a-ghost-2594058 www.ranker.com/list/philip-experiment-paranormal-study/jodi-smith https://psi-encyclopedia.spr.ac.uk/articles/philip-psychokinesis-exp...

Episode 117 was released by Mistake today due to a technical issue.  The episode has been removed and will release on Its Normal schedule date Thursday morning. Were sorry for any inconvenience.  Thank You all for your continued support we appreciate each and every one of you Fellow Wanderers.  Support the show All our links: Our website:  www.whereourmindswander.com/ Our email: whereourmindswande...

Beth explains the mysterious disappearance of 19th century cyclist Frank Lenz. Wes outlines the many egg-shaped UFO sightings of 1957. https://science.howstuffworks.com/space/aliens-ufos/rb-47-ufo.htm www.theguardian.com/uk/2008/oct/20/aliens-crop-circles-ufo-roswell www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/retired-pilot-explains-1957-ufo-incident/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levelland_UFO_case www.onl...

Beth delves into the life of Jack Black: the Victorian Rat Catcher. Wes shares the infamous curse of 1976's "The Omen" movie. https://goodnature.co/blogs/news/the-surprising-history-and-legacy-of-the-victorian-rat-catchers www.tfcg.ca/old-occupation-rat-catcher www.amusingplanet.com/2018/12/the-true-story-behind-pied-piper-of.html www.geriwalton.com/child-rat-catchers-of-victorian-e...

Beth shares the history and haunts of a Maine lighthouse. Wes shares the tale of Vermont's bear-like cryptid. https://mainelighthousemuseum.com/wood-island-lighthouse.html www.nelights.com/blog/haunted-wood-island-lighthouse-in-maine/ https://woodislandlighthouse.org/about/ghosts-of-wood-island/ www.newenglandlighthouses.net/wood-island-light-history.html http://fowilh.dynalias.com:1200/camer...

Beth asks the question, "Was the Exorcist movie really cursed?"  as she delves into the 51 year old rumor that bad things happened on set for a reason. Wes looks at Momo, the Missouri monster, a three-toed cryptid that terrorized Louisiana, Missouri in the 1970s. Please Rate & Review us wherever you get your Podcasts! Our Sources: www.the-sun.com/tv/3368193/exorcist-curse-film-deaths...

Beth talks about two children with remarkable past lives - Joey Verwey and Shanti Devi. Wes talks about the strange disappearance of Alfred Loewenstein, the world's third wealthiest man. www.higherperspectives.com/10-past-lives-1454003489.html https://littlethings.com/lifestyle/girl-with-10-lives Beyond: Documented Truths About the Strange Phenomena of Our Times , vol.1 #4, December 1968. www...

Beth visits the  Mojave Desert's coolest time machine inspired by a visit from an alien. Wes visits Briarcliff, the haunted former home of Elvira, Mistress of the Dark. www.nytimes.com/interactive/2014/08/20/style/tmagazine/welcome-to-the-integratron.html https://lamag.com/lahistory/integratron-desert-dome https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Van_Tassel https://mabel.wwu.edu/do/d2f3f730-a37b-...

Beth tries not to squirm as she talks about the Mongolian Death Worm, an elusive, acid-spitting cryptid. Wes delves into the dozens of Wampus Cat sightings; another cryptid with supernatural abilities. Show Notes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mongolian_death_worm https://karlshuker.blogspot.com/ www.atlasobscura.com/articles/mongolian-death-worm https://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/s...

Beth explains the legends (and some truths) surrounding the infamous University of Edinburgh's graduation tradition. Wes explains how the US and Britain almost went to war over one little pig. Our episode sources: www.atlasobscura.com/articles/harry-potter-sorting-hat-geneva-bonnet-graduation www.heraldscotland.com/news/12183001.gently-does-it-with-hat-used-on-100000-students/ www.therestorat...

Beth shares the tale of Rosina Despard, the 19 year old girl who investigated a haunting in her own house in the 1880s. Wes takes a look at how the Wild West really was. Beyond: Documented Truths About the Strange Phenomena of Our Times. Vol 1 #4, December 1968 https://psi-encyclopedia.spr.ac.uk/articles/cheltenham-ghost https://blog.maryland-paranormal.com/post/161618288768/reflections-on-the-che...

Beth discusses the haunted  Randolph County Infirmary and former asylum in Indiana. Wes takes a look back at the devastating 1944 Circus Fire in Connecticut. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hartford_circus_fire https://connecticuthistory.org/the-hartford-circus-fire/ www.guilfordfire.com/single-post/remembering-the-tragic-hartford-circus-fire-77-years-later https://todayincthistory.com/2021/01/13/ja...

Beth shares the legend of the Utsuro Bune, a strange "ship" seen off the coast of Japan in 1803 that many say was a UFO. Wes shares the legend of the Moon-Eyed People of Appalachia. https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20220626-41030/ www.nippon.com/en/japan-topics/g00879/ www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/uk-science-tech-weekend-features-project/article-11854841/The-Japane...

Beth heads to the most haunted home in Australia, discussing the numerous stories of ghostly encounters. Wes faces the terrifying Hat Man and the many theories as to who (or what) he is. Show Notes: www.escape.com.au/destinations/australia/nsw/195anight-hotel-that-smells-like-death/news-story/904f35ab18c9c4eb65e7e3aea8f37ff8 https://montecristodoc.com/the-house/ https://the-line-up.com/monte-crist...

Beth looks at Otzi the Iceman, a fascinating 5000 year old mummy who continues to reveal amazing things- possibly even a curse. Wes checks into the haunted Chislehurst Hotel, a system of tunnels used during WWII. www.iceman.it/en/the-mummy/ www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/curse-frozen-mummy-gruesome-deaths-28685652 https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2021/10/08/the-curse-of-otzi-the-iceman/ www.britann...

Beth discusses the unsolved disappearance of the motion picture inventor. Wes encounters cryptid cousins- the Loveland Frogman and Lizard Man. blog.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/louis-le-prince-created-the-first-ever-moving-pictures/ harpers.org/archive/2022/04/who-killed-louis-le-prince-on-the-forgotten-father-of-film/ www.historyhit.com/culture/louis-le-prince-the-father-of-cinematography-who-van...

Wes tackles a wacky cryptid - the Fresno Nightcrawler! Beth explores the mystery surrounding  Serpent Mound, an ancient astronomical site in Ohio. https://allthatsinteresting.com/fresno-nightcrawler https://hhsgeneraljournal.com/13392/showcase/crawling-through-the-story-of-the-fresno-nightcrawler/ www.yourcentralvalley.com/digital-exclusive/fresno-nightcrawler-hoax-or-real-mystery-remains-years-la...

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Wes and Beth continue with the supernatural happenings around Lake Tahoe including bigfoot and UFO sightings. www.tahoedailytribune.com/news/mother-and-daughter-describe-tahoe-ufo-sighting/ www.express.co.uk/news/weird/1041077/Ufo-sighting-news-lake-tahoe-nevada-aliens-latest www.nevadaappeal.com/news/2006/jun/14/visitors-from-another-world-tahoe-man-is-a-believe/ www.ancient-code.com/sharp-video-...

Wes and Beth celebrate 100 episodes by diving into the supernatural happenings in Lake Tahoe. www.fs.usda.gov/detail/ltbmu/learning/?cid=stelprdb5109570 https://visitlaketahoe.com/attractions/a-brief-history-of-tahoe-and-its-people/ https://renoscuba.com/blog/adventure/tessie-the-monster-of-lake-tahoe www.sierrasun.com/news/from-haunted-tales-to-eyebrow-raising-myths-tahoe-has-plenty-of-spooky-sto...

Wes tells the  story behind the Kelly-Hopkinsville alien encounter from 1955, when several "goblins" attacked the Sutton family farm. Beth tells the story of actor John Wayne's former yacht, now rumored  to be haunted by his ghost. www.countryliving.com/life/a44064/eclipseville-hopkinsville-ky-history/ www.history.com/news/little-green-men-origins-aliens-hopkinsville-kelly www.iflsc...

Beth discusses Ireland's haunted Malahide Castle's several spirits who are believed to still reside within its walls.  Wes discusses Arizona's scenic Mogollon Rim, an area known for Bigfoot sightings and Travis Walton's alien abduction. www.authenticvacations.com/the-five-ghosts-of-malahide-castle www.hauntedrooms.co.uk/haunted-places/ireland/malahide-castle https://spiritedisl...