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Join us in this episode as I guide you through the haunted shores of the Great Lakes, where some of the region’s most iconic lighthouses stand as silent witnesses to history, tragedy, and mystery. From eerie footsteps echoing through empty towers to phantom lights cutting through the fog, discover the tales of devotion, isolation, and restless spirits that linger in these maritime sentinels.
We’ll delve into the lives of the keepers who gave everything for their lights, the sailors lost to the lakes’ unforgiving waters, and the unexplained phenomena that continue to captivate visitors and paranormal investigators alike. Whether you’re a skeptic, a believer, or somewhere in between, these haunted lighthouses will leave you with stories to ponder long after the light fades.
So grab a strong drink, settle in, and join us as we uncover the ghostly secrets of the Great Lakes’ most mysterious lighthouses.
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Sources:
https://www.gllka.org/
https://www.lighthousefriends.com/
https://images.maritimehistoryofthegreatlakes.ca/search
https://www.mnhs.org/
https://www.bigbaylighthouse.com/
https://www.marbleheadlighthouseohio.org/
The Great Lakes have long been known as a treacherous graveyard for ships, but what about the skies above them? In this episode, I take you deep into the eerie history and hauntings of the planes that vanished or met tragic ends over these vast, mysterious waters.
Discover the tragic story of Flight 2501, a commercial airliner that disappeared over Lake Michigan without a trace, leaving behind only ghostly lights and phantom engine sounds. Learn about WWII’s dangerous training missions over Lake Michigan and the strange tales of divers who claim they’ve felt watched while exploring wrecks below. Explore the legend of the Lake Superior “Ghost Bomber” and delve into supernatural theories involving UFOs, magnetic anomalies, and restless spirits that refuse to leave the lakes.
From firsthand accounts of ghostly pilots to modern sightings of unexplainable “ghost lights,” this episode combines history, tragedy, and the paranormal to uncover the mysteries still haunting the Great Lakes. Whether you’re a history buff, a paranormal enthusiast, or simply curious about these watery graves, this episode will keep you hooked and looking over your shoulder.
Warning: This episode might make you think twice about the skies above and the waters below.
Listen now—if you dare.
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Sources:
https://asn.flightsafety.org/wikibase/336144
https://shipwreckmuseum.com/
https://www.michiganshipwrecks.org/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northwest_Orient_Airlines_Flight_2501
https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/lake-michigan-triangle
https://mysteriousuniverse.org/
https://www.ntsb.gov/Pages/search.aspx#k=great%20lakes
Join us in this episode as I share five fun facts about the Great Lakes. Then, I take you on a chilling journey through the haunted history of the Great Lakes, where shipwrecks and ghostly legends lurk beneath the surface. From the icy depths of Lake Superior to the mysterious waters of Lake Michigan, we dive into centuries-old shipwrecks like the infamous Edmund Fitzgerald, the lost Griffon, and the elusive Lady of the Lake. Discover eerie tales of ghost ships seen drifting through the mist, phantom crews echoing across the waves, and modern-day encounters that defy explanation.
This episode is packed with spine-tingling lore, firsthand accounts, and paranormal investigations that continue to fuel these timeless mysteries. Perfect for fans of supernatural lore and maritime history, this episode of Afraid-ish reveals why the Great Lakes remain one of the most haunted waterscapes in the world.
Listen now-if you dare...
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Sources:
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/647983/great-lakes-shipwrecks
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_shipwrecks_in_the_Great_Lakes
https://nmgl.org/research/
https://ss.sites.mtu.edu/mhugl/2019/11/22/the-lost-aircraft-of-the-great-lakes/
Join us in our final Halloween episode as I share five fun facts about hysteria. Then, I talk about the history and mass hysteria of the Salem Witch Trials of 1692.
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Sources:
https://historyofmassachusetts.org/
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/a-brief-history-of-the-salem-witch-trials-175162489/
https://allthatsinteresting.com/history-uncovered/salem-witch-trials-podcast
https://www.history.com/topics/colonial-america/salem-witch-trials
https://www.britannica.com/event/Salem-witch-trials
"The Salem Witch Trials: A Day-by-Day Chronicle of a Community Under Siege" by Marilynne K. Roach
"In the Devil's Snare: The Salem Witchcraft Crisis of 1692" by Mary Beth Norton
Join us in this episode as I share five fun facts about the word enigma. Then, we travel to Point Pleasant, West Virginia, as I discuss the history and sightings of the Mothman.
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Sources:
https://allthatsinteresting.com/mothman
https://www.singularfortean.com/singularjournal/2017/6/18/mothman-and-the-silver-bridge#google_vignette
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mothman
Join us for the first of our Halloween series of 2024. In this episode, I share five fun facts about lore and then dive into the history, hauntings, and sightings of the infamous La Llorona.
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Sources:
https://www.mexicolore.co.uk/aztecs/home/la-llorona-and-the-days-of-the-dead-in-mexico-1
https://www.mexicolore.co.uk/aztecs/home/la-llorona-and-the-days-of-the-dead-in-mexico-2
https://www.history.com/topics/halloween/day-of-the-dead
Join us in this episode as I share five fun facts about villages and discuss the history and hauntings of the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village in Dearborn, MI.
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Sources:
https://www.thehenryford.org/
https://www.michiganhauntedhouses.com/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Henry_Ford
http://americashauntedroadtrip.com/tag/henry-ford-museum/
https://historygoesbump.libsyn.com/ep-207-henry-ford-museum-and-greenfield-village
Join us in this episode as I share five fun facts about Michigan and the history and hauntings of a few places on Mackinac Island. After the hauntings, we chat for a very long time about random topics. (Feel free to skip that part.) You know what they say... That's what happens when you're tipsy!
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Sources:
https://www.mackinacparks.com/
https://www.grandhotel.com/
https://www.missionpoint.com/
https://www.mackinacisland.org/blog/is-mackinac-island-haunted/
Join us in this episode as I give five fun facts about haunted forests and discuss the mysteries of Marley Woods.
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Sources:
https://mufon.com/
https://nuforc.org/
https://cryptid.fandom.com/wiki/Cryptid_Wiki
https://www.bfro.net/
https://www.theblackvault.com/documentarchive/podcast/ep-82-thomas-ferrario-and-the-marley-woods-case/
https://mysteriousuniverse.org/2022/09/26.10-MU-Plus-Podcast-Who-is-Marley-Woods-/
https://www.coasttocoastam.com/show/2021-02-21-show/
Join us in this episode as I share five fun facts about UFOs. Then, I delve into UFO sightings in Missouri, and we talk about Fae smut.
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Sources:
https://www.missourimufon.org/
https://mysteriousuniverse.org/
https://openminds.tv/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unidentified_flying_object
https://www.theblackvault.com/documentarchive/
https://nuforc.org/
https://www.legendsofamerica.com/mo-spooklight/
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