Monsters Among Us

By: Derek Hayes | Audioboom Studios
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  • True paranormal stories told in the witnesses own voice. Monsters Among Us is a collection of first-hand eye-witness audio recordings made directly from experiencers of the paranormal, curated by host Derek Hayes. Surround yourself with a spooky, nostalgia-rich atmosphere and treat your ears to terrifying tales and deep dives into supernatural subjects ranging from ghosts, UFOs and alien abductions, to bigfoot, sasquatch and other cryptid creatures. Keep it spooky!
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Episodes
  • S18 Ep51: A wildman, a wolfman and a mermaid: Hometown Legends 18 Part II (Sn. 18 Ep. 51)

    S18 Ep51: A wildman, a wolfman and a mermaid: Hometown Legends 18 Part II (Sn. 18 Ep. 51)
    Apr 10 2025
    Tonight we dive even deeper into your hair-raising hometown legends, including frightening folklore about creatures that lurk in the darkness, unsettling hauntings, mermaids and more. Season 18 Episode 51 of Monsters Among Us Podcast, true paranormal stories of ghosts, cryptids, UFOs and more, told by the witnesses themselves. SHOW NOTES: Support the show! Get ad-free, extended & bonus episodes (and more) on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/monstersamonguspodcast Tonight's Sponsor - UpWork - Visit Upwork.com to post your job for free and connect with top talent ready to help your business grow. Tonight's Sponsor - VIIA hemp gummies - If you're 21+, visit VIIAhemp.com and use code MAU to take advantage of their Spring 420 Sale, you'll find Black Friday level savings, up to 35% off sitewide, and 50% off packs and bundles. Plus use code MAU for a free gift + more savings with your first order and free shipping on orders over $100. MAU Merch Shop - https://www.monstersamonguspodcast.com/shop Watch FREE - Shadows in the Desert: High Strangeness in the Borrego Triangle - https://www.borregotriangle.com/ Monsters Among Us Junior on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/monsters-among-us-junior/id1764989478 Monsters Among Us Junior on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1bh5mWa4lDSqeMMX1mYxDZ?si=9ec6f4f74d61498b The Mameyes Landslide Drawings - https://ylafamilia.org/the-mameyes-landslide/ Coverage of the Mameyes tragedy - https://shorturl.at/ECbEE SS Eastland Tragedy - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SS_Eastland SS Eastland News Coverage - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuPjb58Ne_I Haunted Harpo Studios - https://mysteriouschicago.com/the-hauntings-of-harpo-studios/ Blue Devil Dogman - https://theclio.com/entry/85665 Lake Arrowhead Underwater Trains - https://blogs.chapman.edu/huell-howser-archives/2000/01/08/under-lake-arrowhead-californias-gold-2011/ (Snake Road Article) Young Girl Is Brutally Beaten By 3 Bandits - https://shorturl.at/8frXZ (Snake Road Article) Death Rides Canyon Roadm - https://shorturl.at/u3bUS (Snake Road Article) A. Schlueter Found Shot Dead By Auto - https://shorturl.at/TRQHj (Snake Road Article) Suicides In Auto at Lone Moraga Spot - https://shorturl.at/0BhTF (Snake Road Article) Stray Bullet Thought to Have Killed Man - https://shorturl.at/0whMv (Snake Road Article) Carjacking suspect arrested after chase - https://shorturl.at/FYrHx ( (Snake Road Article) Woman critically hurt in beating, police say - https://shorturl.at/GqZIq (Snake Road Article) Deputy in chase overturns patrol car - https://shorturl.at/fgaVU (Snake Road Article) Police seek to ID fatally injured cyclist - https://shorturl.at/Wfgk5 Ohio's Loftus House - https://www.ohioexploration.com/paranormal/hauntings/jeffersoncounty/ Ireland's Loftus Hall - https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1639158783606888 Orford Castle -- and a merman - https://bitaboutbritain.com/orford-castle-and-a-merman/ Cape Fear Mermaids - https://www.wral.com/story/mermaid-point-legend-of-mermaids-in-the-cape-fear-dates-back-to-the-revolutionary-war/20175311/ Christopher Columbus Mermaid/Manatee Mixup - https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/january-9/columbus-mistakes-manatees-for-mermaids Marshall Mermaid Parade Ad - https://www.instagram.com/madison_county_nc/reel/C7U7HuDvMxE/ Marshall Mermaid Parade Info - https://exploremarshallnc.com/mermaid-parade-and-festival/ Pacific View Mall Info - http://bit.ly/3E0vBii Music from tonight's episode: Music by Iron Cthulhu Apocalypse - https://www.youtube.com/c/IronCthulhuApocalypse CO.AG Music - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvA Music by White Bat Audio - https://www.youtube.com/@WhiteBatAudio White Bat Audio Songs: Behind the Shadows Is Anyone Left Cryptid Prey Crypt Dweller
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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • S18 Ep50: Haunted prisons, witch hunters and the devil's footprints: Hometown Legends 18 Part I (Sn. 18 Ep. 50)

    S18 Ep50: Haunted prisons, witch hunters and the devil's footprints: Hometown Legends 18 Part I (Sn. 18 Ep. 50)
    Apr 8 2025
    Tonight we explore your horrifying hometown legends, including chilling tales of witch hunters, haunted prisons, the devil's footprints and much, much more. Season 18 Episode 50 of Monsters Among Us Podcast, true paranormal stories of ghosts, cryptids, UFOs and more, told by the witnesses themselves. SHOW NOTES: Support the show! Get ad-free, extended & bonus episodes (and more) on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/monstersamonguspodcast Tonight's Sponsor - Bilt - Start paying rent through Bilt and take advantage of your Neighborhood Benefits by going to JoinBilt.com/MAU Tonight's Sponsor - ZocDoc - Stop putting off those doctors appointments, visit ZocDoc.com/MAU to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. MAU Merch Shop - https://www.monstersamonguspodcast.com/shop Watch FREE - Shadows in the Desert: High Strangeness in the Borrego Triangle - https://www.borregotriangle.com/ Monsters Among Us Junior on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/monsters-among-us-junior/id1764989478 Monsters Among Us Junior on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1bh5mWa4lDSqeMMX1mYxDZ?si=9ec6f4f74d61498b El Tarasco - https://eltarascoest1965.com/ LAX Quarenetine Center - https://locator.lacounty.gov/lac/Location/3176286/united-states-centers-for-disease-control-and-prevention---los-angeles-quarantine-station Rebobs - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3m-ZoX11Bc Rebob Info - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6atDDkmIl_w Rebob Info - https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Napa_Rebobs The Devil’s Footprints – Devon’s Diabolical Hoofmarks in the Snow (article) - https://shorturl.at/OjS0e Local Crop of ‘Devil Stories (article) - https://shorturl.at/fHMAn Saw ‘Devil’ Tracks (article) - https://shorturl.at/vUdZt Jersey Devil Tracks - https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=504160330806349 The Navy Base Scenario - https://soundcloud.com/jurgen-mantzke-752342688/the-navy-base-scenario/s-NnAIV2dxovp?si=210c9df843f6447d998c664c393b6f16&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Is Jersey Devil In Our Region? (article) - https://shorturl.at/VYUfk Is Thelma Real? - https://www.mlive.com/living/kalamazoo/2011/10/the_ghost_of_the_kalamazoo_civ.html Acsah Strong Wells - https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/30714539/achsah-wells Acsah Strong Wells Death Certificate - https://ancestors.familysearch.org/en/LRCC-9RG/achsah-strong-1818-1900 Elyse Pahler - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Elyse_Pahler Pahler/Slayer Second Lawsuit Info - https://www.theguardian.com/theguardian/2001/jan/24/features11.g23 Witch Finder General Documentary - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvVm29b1EP4&t=6s Music from tonight's episode: Music by Iron Cthulhu Apocalypse - https://www.youtube.com/c/IronCthulhuApocalypse CO.AG Music - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvA Music by White Bat Audio - https://www.youtube.com/@WhiteBatAudio White Bat Audio Songs: Is Anyone Left Running from the Wendigo Light Years The Witching Hour
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • S18 Ep49: Civil War spirits, a celebrity ghost and another Ouija prediction (Sn. 18 Ep. 49)

    S18 Ep49: Civil War spirits, a celebrity ghost and another Ouija prediction (Sn. 18 Ep. 49)
    Mar 27 2025
    When you live in the Hollywood hills, it's likely that you might have a famous visitor from time to time. Just be prepared, because if they enjoy your home enough, they might keep stopping by, even after their earthly form has crossed over to the other side... Keep it spooky and enjoy.

    Season 18 Episode 49 of Monsters Among Us Podcast, true paranormal stories of ghosts, cryptids, UFOs and more, told by the witnesses themselves.


    SHOW NOTES:

    Support the show! Get ad-free, extended & bonus episodes (and more) on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/monstersamonguspodcast

    Tonight's Sponsor - Mint Mobile - Get 3 months of premium wireless service from Mint Mobile for just $15/month, visit MintMobile.com/MAU

    MAU Merch Shop - https://www.monstersamonguspodcast.com/shop

    Watch FREE - Shadows in the Desert: High Strangeness in the Borrego Triangle - https://www.borregotriangle.com/

    Monsters Among Us Junior on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/monsters-among-us-junior/id1764989478

    Monsters Among Us Junior on Spotify -
    https://open.spotify.com/show/1bh5mWa4lDSqeMMX1mYxDZ?si=9ec6f4f74d61498b

    Betz Sphere - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betz_mystery_sphere

    Mosul Sphere - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFMRuMDNwKI

    River Phoenix News Coverage - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-0boFMX5Qc

    The Viper Room - https://www.viperroom.com/

    Grim Reaper Origins - https://www.britannica.com/story/where-does-the-concept-of-a-grim-reaper-come-from


    Music from tonight's episode:

    Music by Iron Cthulhu Apocalypse - https://www.youtube.com/c/IronCthulhuApocalypse

    CO.AG Music - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvA

    Music by White Bat Audio - https://www.youtube.com/@WhiteBatAudio

    White Bat Audio Songs:
    Gaia
    Rewind
    Nebula
    Shadowfires
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    58 mins
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excellent podcast

have always enjoyed this podcast since I started listening a couple months ago. So much content and genuine storytelling it leans towards believable in some cases. Very well done

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The Best of the Best

This podcast is the best for all things high strangeness. Derek is a master curator of all things spooky.

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love, love, love, my favorite podcast

I love the ability for people to call in and just tell their story without judgment or interruptions. Derek does a great job adding interesting info and perspectives to each story. He keeps an open mind. I love the variety and keeping it fun with themes, hometown legends, etc. Super interesting and entertaining. it also normalizes experiences. I also appreciate giving mental health awareness some time. great job.

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Great podcast

the host Derrick is great and knows how to keep you engaged. also don't watch by yourself at night haha

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Best Show of the Week !!

Love listening to these podcasts during my 12hr shifts.... I just wish there was more episodes... now I'm at the point we're I have to patiently wait till tuesday and Thursday Lbvfs 😜

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Great Stories

I had only started listening to podcasts when I found this one. What I like most is not only the stories of all things supernatural and usual, but that there is research and context given to the stories presented. Definitely worth the time.

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spooktacular!

I love this podcast of the paranormal and supernatural. I love that listeners can call in with their first person accounts of the weird, wild and scary! Derek does a great job with editing and adding a healthy dose of skepticism. I have heard some of the craziest stories on this podcast, and the believe-ability is real. It is worth the listen for anyone with interests in paranormal, bizarre, specters, cryptids and syfy! Oh and UFOs, can't forget those pesky aliens.

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Love this show!!!

There's something about listening to actual witnesses tell their stories that's just so scary. It's the emotions in how they tell their story that's so believable. Love this show!

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love every episode

best paranormal podcast I've heard yet not to mention variety of spooky topics and scary stories,keep 'em coming Derrick

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all I'm gonna say is it great story great book
so if your looking for a thriller I'd say this is it people

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