Where Our Minds Wander

Wes dives into the tales of some strange Suffolk County creatures and Beth tells about human remains discovered inside two everyday objects. www.suffolklive.com/news/suffolk-news/shug-monkey-sightings-rendlesham www.eadt.co.uk/news/21467868.weird-suffolk-rendlesham-shug-monkey/ https://allthatsinteresting.com/black-shuck www.thesuffolkcoast.co.uk/articles/the-legend-of-the-bungay-black-dog www.the...

Beth looks into the worldwide Hum- an unexplained noise that's been heard for decades. Wes wanders through a Suffolk, England town where a manor house is said to appear and disappear. www.theguardian.com/books/2021/jul/07/the-hum-mystery-noise-says-a-lot- www.thehum.info/ https://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/unexplained-phenomena www.livescience.com/43519-taos-hum.html www.iflsci...

Who was Mary Doefour? Beth shares the mystery surrounding one woman's unknown identity. Wes takes us to a 134 year old mansion that may be the most haunted spot in Denver. Sources Used: Beth http://ancestrysisters.blogspot.com/2013/08/was-mary-doefour-really-anna-myrle.html https://lucych.medium.com/one-and-the-same-the-tragic-story-of-anna-myrle-sizer-b81d4b9ec53e www.thegazette.com/history/...

Beth looks at how the Aykroyd family's history in the paranormal  influenced one very famous movie. Wes dives  into the frigid waters off Antarctica and the encounters with a rather scary cryptid. Our Sources: Beth www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/594195/a-history-of-ghosts- www.thevintagenews.com/2021/11/22/dan-aykroyds-great-grandfather-inspired-ghostbusters/ www.yahoo.com/entertainment/dan-...

Beth walks through the history and haunting of a Manhattan mansion that has existed since the mid-18th century. Wes shares the tale of Albert Ostman's unusual encounter while vacationing  in British Columbia in 1924. Sources Used: Beth:   https://morrisjumel.org/stories/history-of-the-house/ https://www.laphamsquarterly.org/roundtable/haunting-heights-house https://hauntedhouses.com/new-york/...

Beth tours Casey, Illinois, a small town with 12 World Records for the largest things. Wes takes a look into the magical mirrors of scrying and the history and research behind them. Beth: https://www.enjoyillinois.com/explore/listing/big-things-small-town/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casey,_Illinois https://olioiniowa.com/blog/big-attractions-casey-illinois/ https://www.bigthingssmalltown.com/ M...

Beth looks at mysterious coded messages, including the enigmatic Kryptos sculpture in Langley, VA. Wes explores the life (and luck) of Roy Sullivan, the man who was struck by lightning on 7 separate occasions and survived. Sources Used:  https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/zimmermann-telegram https://www.theworldwar.org/learn/about-wwi/zimmermann-telegram https://www.sciencealert.com/secr...

Beth explores the history and hauntings of an impressive 19th century warship. Wes walks through a lovely upstate New York cemetery, where anomalous phenomena occurs (including a phantom galloping horse.)  Sources Used: https://historicships.org/explore/uss-constellation https://www.wbaltv.com/article/baltimores-uss-constellation-shares-its-ghost-stories/13106954 https://www.marylandhauntedhouses....

Beth takes us to Hotel Saranac, a haunted hotspot in a pretty, historic Adirondack town. Wes shares the mysterious message of Vrillon, a still- unknown hacker who took over a TV broadcast in 1977's southern England.  Sources:  https://www.saranaclake.com/story/2014/10/haunted-adirondack-ghost-stories https://hotelsaranac.com/hotel/history https://www.pressrepublican.com/news/local_news/parano...

Both Wes and Beth discuss the various bigfoot creatures of South America, including explorer Percy Fawcett's encounter and the terrifying Mapingauri.  Are people just seeing a giant ground sloth that's been extinct for 8000 years? https://theunexplainedmysteries.com/maricoxi-sasquatches-south-america/ https://www.rainforestcruises.com/guides/bigfoot-of-the-amazon-the-mapinguari https://a...

Beth shares historical accounts of strange things raining from the sky, including the Kentucky meat shower. Wes tells the disturbing tale of Mary Bateman, a woman whose hen laid very special eggs. Sources Used: https://www.wate.com/news/kentucky/the-great-kentucky-meat-shower-147-years-passed-since-the-kentucky-shower-of-flesh/ https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/running-ponies/the-great-kentucky...

Wes and Beth discuss several of St. Nick's creepy cohorts from Europe, including Belsnickel, Father Whipper, and Frau Perchta. https://www.vice.com/en/article/43989p/perchta-christmas-goddess-demon-woman https://boroughsofthedead.com/frau-perchta/ Belsnickel https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belsnickel https://allthatsinteresting.com/belsnickel https://www.themsv.org/belsnickel-wha-holiday-tradit...

Beth explores unexplained lights in the sky and the resulting crop circles on New Zealand's North and South Islands. Wes tells the intriguing tale of the Blue Fugate family of Kentucky. Show Notes: https://www.thevintagenews.com/2023/11/24/blue-skinned-people-of-kentucky/ https://abcnews.go.com/Health/blue-skinned-people-kentucky-reveal-todays-genetic-lesson/story?id=15759819 https://www.thec...

Beth explores the magical Hand of Glory, an object used by thieves in Europe to cast spells on innkeepers. Wes tells the tale of the Goldfield Hotel of Nevada, where rumors and ghosts have remained for years. https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/morbid-monday-severed-hands https://sites.pitt.edu/~dash/hand.html https://whitbymuseum.org.uk/hand-of-glory/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hand_of_Glory...

Wes and Beth take a deep dive  into the doppelganger phenomenon,  including writers Percy and Mary Shelley's encounter with one that was truly terrifying.  Our Show notes: https://wired.me/science/the-phenomenon-of-doppelgangers-is-one-of-human-genetics-biggest-mysteries/ https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20150821-the-dangerous-consequences-of-seeing-your-doppelganger https://www.ranker.com/...

Beth shares a few Bakeneko tales of shapeshifting monster cats and the origins behind them.  Wes tells the amazing  submarine survival story of John Capes. Show Notes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bakeneko https://encyclopediamythologica.com/adze https://www.vampires.com/adze-firefly-vampire-of-africa/ https://www.vampires.com/adze-firefly-vampire-of-africa/ https://www.japan-experience.com/prepa...

Beth delves into the historic Hamilton House in Winnipeg, where an inventive couple used science to investigate the paranormal. Wes delves into famous bands' ghostly experiences at the famed Laurel Canyon studio. https://historichamiltonhouse.ca/ https://globalnews.ca/news/10060570/winnipeg-halloween-hamilton-house-paranormal/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Glendenning_Hamilton https://...

Beth shares a  slew of newly discovered strange creatures. Wes tells the intriguing true tale of the Leather Man. Show Notes: https://unseen-japan.com/mermaid-mummy-japan-true-identity/ https://www.insider.com/photos-mysterious-japanese-mermaid-mummy-origin-revealed-by-researchers-2023-2 https://www.livescience.com/25707-10-weirdest-animal-discoveries.html https://www.newscientist.com/gallery/new-...

Beth shares the many haunts of the historic Mermaid Inn in Rye, England. Wes explores the curious history of mad stones, said to extract poison from various wounds. S how notes: Middle Music: https://www.purple-planet.com https://thelittlehouseofhorrors.com/the-mermaid-inn/ https://www.hauntedrooms.co.uk/product/mermaid-inn-rye-east-sussex https://www.mermaidinn.com/about-the-hotel/ https://ghostw...

Join Wes and Beth as they tell creepy tales based on urban legends from around the country. Show Notes: Our Merch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/where-our-minds-wander?ref_id=27458 Our Books on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CG2R726Y https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CG412JMK Our website: https://www.whereourmindswander.com/ Our Website direct Contact page: https://www.whereourmindswander.c...

Both Wes and Beth dive deeply into Halloween traditions, discussing how they all began, evolved, and carried on through the centuries. Show Notes: Our Merch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/where-our-minds-wander?ref_id=27458 Our Books on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CG2R726Y https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CG412JMK Our website: https://www.whereourmindswander.com/ Our Website direct Cont...

It's  haunted October! Beth claims a seat at the haunted and historic Regent Theatre in Picton, Ontario. Wes explores a haunted castle in Vermont, of all places! Show notes: Our Merch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/where-our-minds-wander?ref_id=27458 Our Books on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CG2R726Y https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CG412JMK Our website: https://www.whereourmindswan...

Beth goes for a walk through the haunted Hoia Baciu forest of Romania where strange things are seen in the night. Wes visits Illinois,  where an unusual, three-legged cryptid made itself known in 1973. Show notes: Our Merch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/where-our-minds-wander?ref_id=27458 Our Books on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CG2R726Y https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CG412JMK Our we...

Beth looks at two uncannily similar school-related UFO sightings almost 8000 miles and 20 years apart  Wes strolls through a Denver park where restless spirits still wander (for good reason!) Show Notes: Our Merch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/where-our-minds-wander?ref_id=27458 Our Books on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CG2R726Y https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CG412JMK Our website: htt...

Beth visits the Smithsonian Museums and the five alleged ghosts that haunt it. Wes tells the story of Thiess, the 17th century man who claimed to be a good werewolf. Show notes: Our Merch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/where-our-minds-wander?ref_id=27458 Our Books on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CG2R726Y https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CG412JMK Our website: https://www.whereourmindswand...