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Astonishing Legends

Astonishing Legends

By: Astonishing Legends Productions
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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 thousands of listeners have discovered the thrill of exploring the mysteries of our world, showing that the unknown can be both captivating and intriguing. Welcome to Astonishing Legends!Astonishing Legends Productions, LLC Social Sciences World
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  • Junk Drawer 26 - Main Feed Edition!

    Junk Drawer 26 - Main Feed Edition!
    Jun 28 2025
    This week, we revisit a favorite Patreon Junk Drawer episode featuring Max Kelso's unsettling experiences at a Boy Scout camp in the heart of Ohio.
    We explore Max's first encounter as a young scout when he saw a shadowy figure watching him through the window of his cabin late one night. Years later, during a game at the same camp, Max experiences something even stranger.
    The Junk Drawer is a more casual, conversational show than our regular program and is usually only available to our patrons at patreon.com/astonishinglegends. It’s a great time to check out our Patreon because this Sunday, June 29th, 2025, we’re doing our first-ever live AMA on video there!
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    1 hr and 52 mins
  • 35: Black Eyed Driver

    35: Black Eyed Driver
    Jun 24 2025
    In tonight’s dead letter, Scott and Forrest share Arthur’s story. He recounts a frightening encounter in the Bronx in 1998 when while stopped at a red light he saw something, or someone that didn’t seem right. The person in the car next to him had pale skin, completely black eyes, and an impossible smile. But that’s really just the beginning of this bizarre tale.

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    Episode links to Astonishing Legends Website, but all shows can be found on any podcast app.

    Ep 188: Strange Intruders with David Weatherly Part 1 — Astonishing Legends

    Ep 189: Strange Intruders with David Weatherly Part 2 — Astonishing Legends

    Ep 87: Black Eyed Kids Part 1 — Astonishing Legends

    Ep 88: Black Eyed Kids Part 2 — Astonishing Legends

    Ep 89: Black Eyed Kids Part 3 — Astonishing Legends

    Send your story to deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com
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    32 mins
  • 34: The Black Cloud Hanging Over Me

    34: The Black Cloud Hanging Over Me
    Jun 17 2025
    In tonight’s dead letter, Scott and Forrest read a dead letter from a woman with ties to the Otoe-Missouria tribe in Oklahoma. She recounts a terrifying experience driving on Highway 60 at night when a dark fog hit the truck she was in, causing a flat tire. The story delves into local legends, the importance of oral traditions, and the listener’s theory that the area is haunted due to indigenous people buried there by settlers. They discuss the plausibility of a curse, the story's symbolism, and the mysteries surrounding the nature and effects of whatever it was they collided with.

    LINKS and NOTES

    Osage Nation Heritage Trail | Green Country Oklahoma | Official Site

    Ep 49: Monsters Among Us — Astonishing Legends

    Ep 49: Monsters Among Us — Astonishing Legends (Spotify)

    Ep 49: Monsters Among Us — Astonishing Legends (Apple Podcasts)

    Indian meridian - Wikipedia

    Submit YOUR story to deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com
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    30 mins

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I really enjoy the stories covered on this podcast. I’ve not only been entertained but learned much I didn’t know before. Topics are certainly creepy and intriguing but I love that they cover the historical side of things and theories as well. My favorite podcast of all time!

Entertaining and Informative

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yes....do it. fifteen words fifteen words fifteen words fifteen words fifteen words fifteen oh my God done

yes!

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Amazing results with only three seasons. I've been able to open my mind to "Everything" I do now.

Awesome

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This is by far the best podcast I've ever listened too. The episodes are amazing. There are single episodes but some of my favorites are the ones where they DEEP DIVE on a topic. Meaning multipart episodes at least an hour a piece, so well researched. Lots of topics; Astonishing isn't only paranormal! Legends can be human too, and even episodes you may not think will be up your alley have a way of sucking you in. Epic banter between the Hosts (Scott and Forrest) , it's clear they are such good friends and people. The research crew are great, Tess and the arch do such a fantastic job. Their fb page is the best run group I've been in, it makes for a great community experience. There are so many episodes already out so if you're looking for a binge, you're in luck!

Best Podcast You'll Ever Hear

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Excellent show! A show I can re listen to again and again. It's clear that they love what they do, and even on the episodes that I don't expect to love the topic, they find a way to reel me in.

The Guys Rock- Well Researched and Presented

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Been following this podcast for most of a year now, it's a great show, funny and entertaining, plus I love the level of detail they go into with these topics and the compassion they bring to the real human elements behind most legends.

Definitely recommend.

highly recommended

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