Episodes

  • 37: Jacob City Miners

    37: Jacob City Miners
    Jul 8 2025
    In tonight’s dead letter, Cody shares a chilling experience from a trip to Jacob City, a ghost town in Utah. While camping with friends and their dogs, they captured eerie EVPs, including one that called out Cody’s name. As the night grew darker, the dogs became unusually frightened, and a sudden, strong wind forced them to pack up and leave before their campfire got out of control. This is history, mystery, and a reminder to trust your instincts.

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    Show note links!

    Jacob City - Utah Ghost Town

    Jacob City - Utah Outdoor Activities

    Snapshots of Mentioned Newspaper Articles

    Bannack, Montana - Wikipedia

    Southwest Montana History: Bannack

    The Sheriff and Outlaw Henry Plummer Series at Astonishing Legends (Available on all podcast platforms as well and YouTube)

    Astonishing Legends - Sheriff and Outlaw Henry Plummer Part 1

    Astonishing Legends - Sheriff and Outlaw Henry Plummer Part 2

    Astonishing Legends - Sheriff and Outlaw Henry Plummer Part 3

    Jacobs Smelter - Superfund Site
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    39 mins
  • 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.

    Books by David Weatherly on Amazon

    Astonishing Legends Private Facebook Group

    Astonishing Legends

    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

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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

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    30 mins
  • The Stratford Poltergeist

    The Stratford Poltergeist
    Jun 14 2025
    In 1850, the quiet town of Stratford, Connecticut was shaken by a bizarre and terrifying haunting that gripped the world’s attention. Reverend Eliakim Phelps and his family were tormented by objects falling from nowhere, cryptic messages, and strange effigies crafted from household items. As the phenomena escalated—turning violent and targeting the children—skeptics, spiritualists, and investigators descended on the mansion in search of answers. Was it a hoax, psychic energy, or something truly supernatural? This episode dives into the enduring mystery of the Stratford Poltergeist.

    Visit our website for a lot more information on this episode.
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    1 hr and 44 mins
  • 33: Scare Bear

    33: Scare Bear
    Jun 10 2025
    In tonight’s Dead Letter, Kaleb recounts a few paranormal experiences, starting with a childhood memory of a stuffed bear that seemed to turn its head on its own, but for some bizarre reason didn't frighten him. Years later, he experienced a potent wave of fear in a dark basement, reminding Scott of his experience at the Sallie House. Forrest and Scott then delve into the nature of fear, the existence of multiple entities in haunted locations, and the protective nature of some spirits.

    The Sallie House Series by Astonishing Legends Part 1 (On Spotify)
    https://open.spotify.com/episode/20PwwC2p9Kq97H7yX370kO?si=806dbb79aa174215

    Poltergeist (1982 film) - Wikipedia

    The Twilight Zone - Living Doll Episode
    Living Doll (The Twilight Zone) - Wikipedia

    Uniroyal Nauga Monster
    Rarify | The Nauga Monster! The Nauga was a fictional creature or animal created by an advertising company back in the 1960s to promote the... | Instagram

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    29 mins
  • 32: Great Balls of Fire

    32: Great Balls of Fire
    Jun 3 2025
    In tonight’s dead letter, Forrest and Scott read a submission from Misael, who recalls a bizarre childhood encounter involving a blue ball of fire that appeared while he and his sister were playing basketball. The strange sphere, which seemed to be made of stone and engulfed in flames, hovered near them before shooting off toward a neighbor's light post and disintegrating.

    The Encyclopedia of Demons and Demonology

    Traverse City Ghost Tour
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    30 mins