Join hosts Ed Voccola (Rick and Morty, Bless The Harts) and Chris Cullari (Blumhouse, The Aviary) for a wild trip through the world of what scares them.
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The world is more mysterious than most people are comfortable imagining. We cross paths with the mystical from time to time and may not even notice it. If we do, we quickly return to our usually mundane daily existence. But what if we not only acknowledged the unknown, we investigated it and spoke with those in the know? That's what co-hosts Scott Philbrook & Forrest Burgess, and co-executive producer Tess Pfeifle do at Astonishing Legends. Over 100 million downloads and hundreds of thousand ...
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Proudly brought to you by the fine folks at the Astonishing Legends Podcast- Not just another show but a place you can go: The Midnight Library. You alone, can climb the stairs of the strange, old Victorian mansion and be somewhat welcomed by your Hosts, Miranda Merrick & Mr. Darling. Curl up in a window seat or beside the grand fireplace and hear a tale of times long ago. Be transported to forgotten lands, learn about ancient customs and mysterious happenings… all in the company of your unu ...
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“Go inside the mind of one of television and movies’ wildest storytellers…” Richard Hatem's Paranormal Bookshelf is a podcast that feels like discovering a secret diary. Every episode unravels the mysteries of a book from Richard's bookshelf and a story from Richard’s life, weaving together the excitement of the supernatural and the warmth of personal storytelling.
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Join comedian Rachel Dratch as she gets a little Woo Woo, discussing stories of the unexplained, the eerie and other-worldly. Rachel has gathered these tales from her funny friends over the years and invites you to listen in to the stories they may only tell to a trusted pal who will not judge. Psychics? Spirits? Astral Projection? Check, check, and check! Sure, we may live in a completely rational world where there’s no such thing as any of this stuff, but after you spend some time with Rac ...
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Rob Southgate conducts interviews, holds roundtables, and personally discusses various aspects of new media and the business of running a business that creates content that is considered new media. Topics discussed are podcasting, blogging, content creation, vlogs, social media, marketing, and business.
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Exploring the role of human taste in a tech-driven world. Join us on a weekly journey to understand tastemaking as a craft that can be learned, honed and expressed through the art of curation. Hosted by Mia Quagliarello for Flipboard.
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Scott Philbrook: The Sallie House and File 10
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1:09:57Scott Philbrook, host of the podcast Astonishing Legends joins the show to discuss some of his most memorable stories, including the topic of EVPs, or “elecronic voice phenomena.” He shares recordings of some of his creepiest encounters. Listen if you dare! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Lisa Yuskavage: Guided by a Lost Friend
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1:05:53Renowned artist Lisa Yuskavage has had her work displayed in museums and galleries around the world. She joins the show to talk about her “guides,” one being an artist friend she lost years ago who still influences her to this day. A poignant exploration of loss and the enduring impact of friendship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon…
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Listener Chloe’s Dead Letter starts out talking about the infamous Greyfriars Kirkyard. One of the earliest topics on the main show here at Astonishing Legends. It quickly transitions to her visit to the Edinburgh underground vaults and an unsettling experience she had there on a ghost tour. The Astonishing Dead Letter Office - Where Your Stories D…
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Investigating Mediums by Julie Beischel, PhD. In this episode, join Richard Hatem as he cracks open Investigating Mediums by Dr. Julie Beischel. In her book, Dr. Beischel attempts a scientific exploration into the world of psychic mediums. What began as an academic pursuit for Dr. Beischel evolved into years of testing and research—none of which ha…
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Seth Breedlove - Small Town Monster
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2:15:00This week, we’re delving into the world of cryptids and unexplained phenomena again with Seth Breedlove, founder of Small Town Monsters. Celebrating 10 years of documenting America’s legends, 2025 promises to be their most ambitious year yet with four new projects. We'll discuss Dawn of the Dogman, exploring Michigan’s mysterious Dogman, and The Ki…
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Join hosts Ed Voccola (Rick and Morty, Bless The Harts) and Chris Cullari (Blumhouse, The Aviary) for a wild trip through the world of what scares them. This week, the boys turn to religious texts, doctors, and the people who claim to have gone, to get a better idea of just how many hells they might have waiting for them. Don't love every word we s…
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Stand-up comedian Rich Kiamco shares the time an eerie dream gave him a glimpse into the future. And woo woo just seems to follow Rich everywhere. Rachel and Irene are here for his grab bag of stories! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Rachel Dratch | QCODE
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In tonight’s dead letter, Jonathan, a self-described skeptic and psychonaut, recounts his experience taking DMT that led to an encounter with an omniscient entity, sparking a discussion about the nature of reality and the potential for interdimensional beings. The guys talk about similar experiences, highlighting the parallels between Jonathan's ps…
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Join hosts Ed Voccola (Rick and Morty, Bless The Harts) and Chris Cullari (Blumhouse, The Aviary) for a wild trip through the world of what scares them. This week, the boys begin a new series exploring bad trips - starting with what can happen when an LSD experience goes wrong. Get ready to get scrambled! Don't love every word we say? Ok, weirdo. H…
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Actor Clea Lewis (The Americans, Ellen) shares two very different but equally entertaining stories on the show. One involves a “kindly” stuffed toy giraffe. The other, well, did you see our title? Laughs, chills and thrills - all here this week on Woo Woo! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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In tonight’s dead letter, listener Nicole recounts a chilling experience of hearing a male voice in her head during a protection ritual. This unsettling event is similar to Tess's experience at the Sallie House, and it highlights the unpredictable nature of opening oneself to the unseen. One must take precautions when engaging with the paranormal w…
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S2: SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE: Questions & Answers — with Richard Hatem
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53:19It's a SPECIAL RHPB BONUS EPISODE! Grab a drink, sit down by the fireplace and join Richard as he answers the questions you've been asking him since the show began! From favorite authors to TV show plot twists; from Bible classes to the Sex Pistols; from cocktails to cats-and-dogs to cursing — he covers it all! And find out just how and when he'll …
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Welcome Spooky Lovelies! Join me for 40 melodious minutes of music and polite talk about how and why each piece was chosen for the beloved characters and unique places found only in the world of The Midnight Library! This will be followed by a short Q&A session. I'm so glad you're here! Love, Miranda HEADPHONES OR EARBUDS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Spe…
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Join hosts Ed Voccola (Rick and Morty, Bless The Harts) and Chris Cullari (Blumhouse, The Aviary) for a wild trip through the world of what scares them. This week, the boys ascend to horrifying heights and plunge to life-ending lows as they learn all about how elevators can crush, maim, and kill. Don't love every word we say? Ok, weirdo. Here's som…
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This week's Astonishing Dead Letter Office features a heartwarming story of a benevolent haunting at their family's camp in Gorham, New Hampshire. After the death of listener Karl’s father's friend Andy, the family began experiencing strange occurrences at the camp, including a deformed screen door that appeared to have Andy's face imprinted on it …
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The Mysterious Disappearance of Ambrose Bierce Part 2
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1:54:52This week on Astonishing Legends, we conclude our two-part exploration into the enigmatic disappearance of Ambrose Bierce. Last week, we chronicled his vibrant life and career, culminating in his mysterious 1913 journey into Mexico. This week, we delve deeper, examining the turbulent backdrop of the Mexican Revolution and how it might have played a…
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Join hosts Ed Voccola (Rick and Morty, Bless The Harts) and Chris Cullari (Blumhouse, The Aviary) for a wild trip through the world of what scares them. This week, the boys trust no one in their exploration of gang stalking, a phenomenon experienced by thousands of innocent victims. Who is behind it? What do they want? And what happens if they deci…
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Stacy London (What Not to Wear, Wear Whatever the F You Want) has lived in two old brownstones in Brooklyn and they both seemed to come with some mischievous roommates! She also discusses the stages of womanhood, and now Rachel and Irene will only answer to the term “Enchantress.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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In tonight’s chilling episode, Nina shares her unsettling experience with a vintage Swami Mystery talking board. After acquiring this antique off-brand Ouija Board, she suffers a severe concussion and begins having vivid, disturbing nightmares featuring mysterious figures and ominous symbolism. Always think twice when messing around with talking bo…
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"The Other Side" by Bishop James A. Pike, with Diane Kennedy Part 2 We’re back on The Other Side, diving deeper into Bishop James A. Pike’s gripping search for a connection with his late son – and Richard Hatem’s high-stakes hijinks as a burgeoning writer chasing his dream. While Pike wrestles with the profound—and sometimes unsettling—realities of…
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Welcome, Dear Guest! Tonight's sumptuous topic is: Seaworthy Witches! The Hospitality Tray is dripping with water-logged delights! And there will be talk of maritime superstitions, historical water-witch lore, an ad by our fine sponsor, The Mystique, and the amazing story of Tam O'Shanter & The Cutty Sark! Also, Mr. Darling refuses to put his mouth…
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The Mysterious Disappearance of Ambrose Bierce Part 1
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1:50:59Ambrose Bierce, famed author of An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge, vanished without a trace in 1913 at the age of 71. Bierce had a long and storied career, having been a soldier in the Civil War, a journalist, and a successful author. He was known for his dark humor and cynical outlook. In part one of this two-part series, we delve into the mystery…
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Join hosts Ed Voccola (Rick and Morty, Bless The Harts) and Chris Cullari (Blumhouse, The Aviary) for a wild trip through the world of what scares them. Still affected by the fires, the boys have put together a very special episode to hold you over. AMA-Palooza is a collection of answers to the fans' most pressing questions about monsters, movies, …
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Ryan McPartlin (Chuck, Clüsterfünke Christmas, Awesome Business Podcast) shares a story of his brother’s house in Chicago where mysterious occurrences creeped out the family, especially his little nephew who seemed to see more than the rest… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Tonight's Dead Letter is about a chilling overnight investigation at 30 East Drive in Pontefract, West Yorkshire – the infamous home of the Black Monk of Pontefract. A long standing Poltergeist we covered on our main show in a three part series back in late 2018. We delve into our listener's unsettling experience during a séance and Ouija board ses…
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We weren't supposed to have an episode this week, but with everyone reaching out to check in on us, we wanted to get on mic to let you know that we're currently safe, and with Chris still under evacuation orders, we thought we'd also give you a short peek into what evacuating from a fire is like.By Astonishing Legends Productions
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A very important announcement about our next episode!By Astonishing Legends Productions
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Here on Woo Woo we have discussed the idea of messages from beyond, and Rachel has always been a bit skeptical. Until now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Rachel Dratch | QCODE
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Tonight's Dead Letter is about a series of chilling encounters with mysterious entities that have haunted our listener, Alan, for years. He had unsettling experiences with sleep paralysis, including a confrontation with a shadowy figure wearing a fedora and a static-like being delivering phantom punches, in a rare case of someone being actually phy…
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“I had heard of poltergeists – the spirit of a dead person causing some sort of disturbance in the house where the person resided before dying. For the first time I faced the real possibility that the source of all that had been happening could be my son – dead, but still living.” In this episode, travel with Richard Hatem to – “The Other Side” by …
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S11 Ep7: Podcast Hospitality Tray! - 5 Shows, 90 Minutes!
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1:33:345 Great Shows in One Spot! WE DO TOO HAVE FRIENDS! Snuggle up in The Reading Room and settle in for a long, delicious treat, because tonight, 5 luscious guest hosts have arrived to let you sample their own, unique styles of storytelling! Miranda will keep you company and introduce you to each of them. They are: Icy Sedgwick from Fabulous Folklore w…
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This week, the boys take a drive over the scariest bridges in the world: failing ones. Which it turns out is actually lots of them. How bad is the situation? And what happens when these architectural marvels finally break down? Plus: how to survive a bridge collapse! Sort of. Don't love every word we say? Ok, weirdo. Here's some "chapters" to find …
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Tonight's Dead Letter is about a perplexing childhood encounter that has lingered in our listener's memory for over three decades. It ranks up there with one of our favorite topics on the main show, Sam the Sandown Clown. Sit back as we explore the bizarre sighting of a life-sized Grimace, the beloved McDonald's character, mysteriously appearing at…
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A mini-episode holiday greeting from Rachel and Irene: looking back on our first year, thanking the listeners, and looking forward to upcoming episodes! What are we MANIFESTING in the New Year, sweeties!? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Rachel Dratch | QCODE
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Tonight's Dead Letter is about a chilling series of events in the remote Alaskan town of Dillingham. We explore the eerie parallels between the legendary Mothman and the Yupik culture's mysterious Irrcenraq beings. Our listener shares his haunting personal experiences with unexplained phenomena, including shadowy figures, strange phone calls, and d…
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The Astonishing Legends All-Star Holiday Special V
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2:28:54It’s the fifth Year of our annual Astonishing Legends Holiday Special, and we’re back with our crew from last year. We all love getting together this time of year to look back on everything that went right or wrong over the past 12 months and consider what parts of our collective reality have eroded and what parts have solidified. Join us as we cel…
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This isn’t your typical Christmas story—but it is a Christmas story: one that delves into second chances, goodwill towards humanity, ghosts, and hope. And it’s true. Tonight, Richard Hatem brings you one of the strangest and most captivating tales he’s ever heard in Surgeon from Another World by George Chapman and Roy Stemman. It begins with a fath…
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Welcome, Dear Guest! Bring your most critical eye (from your pocket or borrow one from a friend) because tonight we will examine 3 masterfully painted, fine works featuring Death in Art! In each attention-grabbing artwork, Death will be portrayed differently and effectively. So effective, well, you'll have no choice but to follow him (or her!) Don'…
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Join hosts Ed Voccola (Rick and Morty, Bless The Harts) and Chris Cullari (Blumhouse, The Aviary) for a wild trip through the world of what scares them. This week, the Hose Boys kick off Season Five by dialing the clocks back almost a quarter century to the night of Dec. 31st, 1999. Y2K was on everyone's lips. Society was going to collapse at the s…
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12 Days of Marketmas | Pour Over Marketing Dec 14, 2024
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1:06:34What better way to celebrate the holidays than to work on your marketing?! Here are 12 things you can do to make a big difference over the next 12 days that will be so much better for you than all those lords a leaping and swans a singing. You can watch Pour Over Marketing every Saturday morning at 8am CST (and sometimes on Thursday evenings as Pou…
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Billy Eichner (Mufasa, Bros, Billy on the Street) joins the show to discuss how impressions and dreams from his younger days eventually manifested into real life encounters with some big-time stars! Do the vibes we put out draw certain energy into our lives? It’s a who’s who of woo woo! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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In tonight's Dead Letter, Scott and Forrest explore a chilling account from Holly in North Hollywood. Her story involves mysterious glowing orbs of different colors appearing in her bedroom, a malfunctioning fire alarm, and an unsettling experience with an intrusive thought and sleep paralysis. The eerie events, potentially linked to a creative slu…
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“The Program” with Director James Fox
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1:31:57Tonight, we welcome documentary filmmaker James Fox to discuss his latest thought-provoking film, 'The Program,' which explores recent developments in UFO and UAP disclosure. Fox shares valuable insights gleaned from his extensive interviews with military officials, politicians, and eyewitnesses. These interviews touch on controversial topics such …
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Vella Lovell (Animal Control, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, A Clüsterfünke Christmas) joins the show to talk about the woo woo elements of her childhood in New Mexico. Anyone else’s mom put onions in their socks to cure what ails them? Just Vella? Ok! Also, manifesting, with no ceiling on your box of dreams! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone…
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In tonight’s Dead Letter, Melinda recounts her terrifying paranormal experiences after moving into her sister's basement apartment. The encounters escalated from unexplained night terrors to sleep paralysis and eventually the sighting of a shadowy entity with horns and white eyes. She felt physically manipulated, frozen in fear. Despite initially k…
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S2: Bonus Patreon Episode - A Conversation With Farah Yurdozu
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1:06:14As a special treat, Richard shares with you a sample of what's happening on his Patreon feed —an interview with Turkish ufologist Farah Yurdozu. If you recognize the name, it's because she is the author of Love In An Alien Purgatory — The Life and Fantastic Art of David Huggins, which was featured on Episode 2 of Richard Hatem's Paranormal Bookshel…
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Welcome, Spooky Lovelies! How elegant you look in your vampire-inspired attire! Tonight, by candlelight, we shall visit grave after grave after grave until we've had our fill of all the bizarre batterings the bodies of the supposed vampires have sustained. They are many and grievous. From stakes through their heart to stones in their mouth, "vampir…
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The Long Strange Trip of the Tromp Family
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2:08:30We all know family road trips can be fun, bonding experiences that generate fond memories, but they can also be filled with tension and frayed nerves—although perhaps not to the degree experienced by the Tromp family of Silvan, Australia. In August 2016, Mark and Jacoba Tromp and their adult children Riana, Mitchell, and Ella embarked on a perplexi…
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Jeff Hiller: Astral Projecting to Visit the Fam
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48:08Actor Jeff Hiller (Somebody Somewhere) had a chance conversation with a stranger on a plane that led to an education in astral projection! Plus, he discusses a topic called Human Design. Apparently it’s yet another way of categorizing your personality type. At this point, Rachel and Irene are open to it all! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit …
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In our latest Dead Letter episode, we dive into the spooky world of pendulums and shadow entities! Krystal shares her haunting experience with a pendulum she bought in 2020, which seemed to bring a shadowy presence into her home. This mysterious entity appeared while she was in the zone, working on creative projects. Things got intense when it star…
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