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HAPPY HALLOWEEN! We're delighted to be back with more scares n' frights. Hear what may befall you should you steal a piece of petrified wood from Petrified Forest National Park (hint: it's bad). Then learn about some GORGEOUS jewel-encrusted skellingtons and their macabre history.

What's buried on Oak Island? And why is it so heavily guarded?! Join us as we learn about some of history's most mysterious booby traps. Plus, hear some theories surrounding the mysterious Voynich manuscript.

Join us for a throwback to one of our all-time favorite episodes! -- Sometimes, a joke death can be the saddest death, as we learn in today's episode. Plus: would you sleep in a cave? Would you own a masturbating ape who went on to torment visitors to your home for all eternity? IS it so far-fetched to think that St. Patrick would have used a flute? All this and more!

Have you seen a UFO in the last year? If so, you're not alone - sightings are on the rise in a major way! See if you can guess along to name the top 10 states for UFO reports this year. Plus, learn about the Canadian parapsychology experiment that is PHILIP, an artificial poltergeist. Let's all make a tulpa!

Gather round to hear the tall tale of Oceanborn Mary, who by all accounts had an awesome origin story on a ship boarded by pirates. Then, as a lil' chaser, hear about some freaky coincidences in history! Synchronicity? More like, CLONES ARE FORBIDDEN.

Join us for another beautiful golden oldie hour! We'll be back next week with fresh ghosties and ghouls, but for now, enjoy this classic ep featuring some of our favorite vintage news stories ever and one very special horse. -- These weird vintage news stories are so out of this world you may never recover. You'll hear about ghosts making crosses from dried pasta, a horse named Clever Hans, a dog that can speak and tell you it wants cake, an ancient turtle who's addicted to pancakes, and the single most affecting news story I've ever read: The tale of the Fried Pickle Man. You'll also hear some spooky facts about Shadow People (sleep tight)! Just remember: Take some cucumbers, when quite green From the garden while unseen Soak them long in salt mush Add your spices, watch them rust For some days, let them lie Take them out, in slices fry That's a dish which one sings So it is, is fit for kings

Watchout, outlaws, or you'll be buried up in Boot Hill! What's that in the trees? A tall ghoul!? Cowboy ghosts are some of the scariest ones out there, I reckon. We'll hear about some rustlers 'n killers, then head over to France to learn about the Lutin (and how you can befriend them). Hint: leave a raisin out as a lil' treat.

This week, let's revisit a few of our favorite things: scary theme parks and scrying mirrors! Think we'll all be able to ride on Kingda Ka together this year? --- "It's kind of nice to think that you'll see a gorgeous scene or beloved deceased family member right when you're about to die, but also: what if that gorgeous scene is Kingda Ka, and that beloved person is Taz? Picture it. This plus some info about haunted scrying mirrors on today's all new episode!"

Let's revisit our old friends, the spectacular and thrilling Yōkai! And travel the world with us as we visit some haunted hotels (which we'll hopefully be able to do again IRL someday? maybe?).

What does Stanley Kubrick have to do with resurrecting the dead on Jupiter? And who's driving all over the country leaving mysterious mosaics to spread the word? Join us to discuss the Toynbee tiles. Plus, get to know the lovable rascal Pan, and discover the mystery of the troll scrolls.

Not sure why anyone would think that hiding a body under their floorboards is a good idea. You have to LIVE there, ya know? Learn about some spooky skeletons hidden within walls and take caution! And then stick around for a fabulous dinner party featuring a menu of ANCIENT FOODS from around the world!

Wouldn't it be nice to do a lil' tour of New York State? Maybe take some detours to luxury hotels and vineyards... and maybe see some g-g-g-ghosts along the way?! Or are you bold enough to travel to Ireland to see some of the famous moving statues of the Virgin Mary?

It's a blizzard so obviously we're talking about ghosts of the Titanic (duh) and some of the fabled creatures of Romania!

We accidentally chose two cryptids who would probably be BFFs IRL: the Hopkinsville Goblins and the Loveland Frogmen! Learn about these mythical beasts and listen as we real-time discover and delight in Henry H. Tryon's "Fearsome Critters" collection.

WE. ARE. BACK. Sorry that it's been 1 million years. It was a weird last few months, not sure if you heard. But we're so thrilled to be able to bring you more spooky tales and mischief! Today we're talking about giant skellingtons and the horror that is lost time. Hope you've all been staying safe!

Today we're venturing to the deepest depths of the ocean to learn about some horrifying natural occurrences and beasts. Then, gather round to hear tales of faeries, goblins, pukwudgies, and some good old fashioned terror-inducing fables.

Hearken back to merry old England with the tale of Sally in the Woods and the Green Children of Woolpit! Then head back to NYC with us for some real New Yawk urban legends!

We're BACK and we CAN'T WAIT to tell you about some spooky stuff! (Belatedly) celebrate Easter with some ghost rabbits; then learn about the horrible, disgusting forms that the various hierarchies of angels take! What's that unspeakable monstrosity? Just your guardian angel, don't worry about it!

Introducing Tomb Tales, a new thing we'll maybe continue to do every now and again. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a lil somethin' spooky. New regular episode next week!! Love you, see you in hell.

Hi again Ghouls 'n Gobs! Today we're telling you about some NYC spookies including the fabled 27th Street Goblin and the Haunting of 136 Clinton Avenue, and a beautiful-sounding castle-like mirage in San Diego! Then we'll discuss the history of some paranormal challenges. Can YOU make a pencil in a locked box write a note for $31,000?!