Amigos, Afraid!

Brian's hungover, and you guys shared some creeeeeepy comments this week!

Join us as we read your encounters from the comments on our TikTok post about Altadena’s Cobb Estate and the Haunted Forest.

Then, it’s time for SCP Olympics Part 2! We go head-to-head matching up internet entities from the SCP Foundation catalogue: SCP-999 (The Tickle Monster), SCP-527 (Mr. Fish), SCP-2094 (Motormouth), SCP-789-J (The Butt Ghost), SCP-689 (Haunter in the Dark), and the nightmare-inducing SCP-106 (The Old Man). Listen as we decide which anomaly we’d rather deal with in real life.

Amigos, what haunted you this week?

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What scary things can you see, simply by looking up?

Jerry travels across the pond to Cornwall, England, to meet the legendary Cornwall Owlman. We trace the terrifying 1970s churchyard sightings by two young girls in Mawnan and the eccentric researcher who brought the owl-like beast into the spotlight.

Then, Brian takes us back to 1896 to investigate California’s Mystery Airship wave. We trace the strange aircraft with a blinding light reported over Sacramento and the Bay Area, a patent lawyer’s claim of knowing the secret inventor, and Colonel H.G. Shaw’s wild story of a close encounter with otherworldly beings just days later.

Amigos, what haunted you this week?

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It’s our final episode before Halloween! 🎃👻

Brian completes Pasadena’s Paranormal Triangle with a trip to Altadena’s eerie Cobb Estate and the Haunted Forest. We break down the mansion's dark history, occult rumors, and the lingering mountain presences that wander the hiking trails after dark.

Then, Jerry explores the phantom pet phenomenon—from loyal dogs barking in empty hallways to phantom cats curling up on beds, animal ghost sightings, and spectral guardians that protect their owners from beyond the grave.

Amigos, what haunted you this week?

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Strange beasts and sinister mountain roads are on the menu this week!

Jerry kicks off with breaking cryptid news out of Valle de Juárez, Mexico, where a mysterious Gollum-like creature has been caught on camera chicken-napping. Could it be tied to the famous 'El Ser de Metepec'?

Then, Brian takes us down California’s notoriously dangerous Ortega Highway (Hwy 74). Connecting San Juan Capistrano to Lake Elsinore, this winding mountain pass isn't just famous for deadly crashes. It also served as a body dumping ground for serial killer Patrick Kearney and is home to phantom clowns, UFO sightings, and a ghostly headless spirit.

Amigos, what haunted you this week?

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This week, we're exploring dark occult rituals and subterranean spirits on the West Coast!

Brian kicks things off in Pasadena at the infamous Devil’s Gate Dam. We dive into the life of occult rocket scientist Jack Parsons, the founding of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), and the rituals performed to open a portal to hell.

Then, Jerry heads north to the Seattle Underground in Pioneer Square. We trace the haunted history beneath the city streets and explore how the rise of Spiritualism led 19th-century locals to hold seances to communicate with the dead.

Amigos, what haunted you this week?

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It’s officially Vampire Week on Amigos, Afraid! 🩸

Jerry leads off with Bram Stoker’s classic Dracula, unearthing the real history, Vlad the Impaler’s brutal reign, and how Gothic fiction birthed the modern vampire.

Then, Brian takes us on a global deep-dive. We start New Orleans with the Casket Girls before revealing an unbelievable connection between Mexico and the Philippines: both share a vampire that detaches its upper body at the waist to fly into the night. This week we compare Mexico's Tlahuelpuchi and the Philippines’ Manananggal.

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HAPPY OCTOBER!!!

We both ended up researching infamous Southern California hiking trails this week.

Jerry kicks off in the desert with the legend of the Anza-Borrego Sandman—a towering Bigfoot-like cryptid said to have stalked the desert wash for over a century. Then, Brian heads over to Orange County's infamous Black Star Canyon. Beyond its tragic historical background and the 1899 murder of James Gregg, we dive into bizarre reports of local gnomes, shadow figures, and notoriously aggressive landowners warning hikers away.

Amigos, what haunted you this week?

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This week, we're taking a haunt through our own backyard in the San Gabriel Valley!

First, Brian uncovers the forgotten history of Spadra—a ghost town swallowed up by Pomona—and its terrifying Spadra Cemetery. We dive into the legacy of founder Uncle Billy Rubottom, land baron Louis Phillips, active spirits haunting the grounds, and the dark tale of a man named James who attempted to poison his entire family. (Also I know I said Town in the episode when talking about the freeway exit, I realized its actually Temple on my way to work the next morning don't kill me pls)

Then, Jerry heads over to Pasadena to explore the infamous Colorado Street Bridge. Known ominously as the "Suicide Bridge," we break down its tragic history and the ghostly figures reported wandering both above the arches and down in the canyon below.

Amigos, what haunted you this week?

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of suicide and mental health struggles starting around the Colorado Street Bridge segment. If you or someone you know is struggling, please know you are not alone. Support is available 24/7 by calling or texting 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in the US) or visiting 988lifeline.org. International resources can be found at findahelpline.com.

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Jerry is back from his sick leave, which means Part 2 of our Mt. Everest deep dive is officially here! Jerry takes us back up the world's most treacherous peak to examine the tragic 1996 disaster, focusing on expedition leaders Rob Hall and Scott Fischer, the fatal storm, and the chilling lore hidden in the death zone.

Then, Brian stays local to explore Carbon Canyon in Chino Hills. This week he dives into the eerie legends of the mysterious Green Mist, reported cult activity, and weird phenomena lurking in the canyon.

Amigos, what haunted you this week? Full source list on AmigosAfraid.com!

Jerry is out sick this week, so Brian is taking the mic solo! With Part 2 of our Mt. Everest deep dive temporarily on the backburner until Jerry recovers, Brian dives into the dark side of Reddit with two unsettling encounters from r/nosleep.

First up: a terrifying hike through the Los Angeles hills that leads straight into an active cult's territory. Then, a chilling Ring camera incident where a girl watches a perfect copy of herself standing on her front porch while she's safe inside... is it a mimic, a doppelgänger, or something worse?

Amigos, what haunted you this week?

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