Anxious At Bedtime

The ash has barely settled from Part 1's dive into the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens, but the story isn't finished yet. Because some people believe the mountain didn't just unleash fire and destruction... it unleashed something alive. 

In this episode, we meet the legendary Batsquatch, a winged cryptid with glowing red eyes, blue fur, and a knack for terrifying unlucky hikers and pilots. We'll dig into reported sightings, the bizarre details that don't quite add up, and how this monster managed to flap its way into modern pop culture with a hazy IPA brewed in its honor. 

If you or someone you know has had a brush with the paranormal and would like to have that story read on the podcast, please email it to [email protected]

On May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens unleashed the most catastrophic volcanic eruption in U.S. history. In this first part of our two-part series, we explore the mountain's eerie lore, the warning signs no one could ignore, and the morning when an entire face of the volcano collapsed in the largest landslide ever recorded. We'll take you inside the chaos, destruction, and four tragic deaths that became part of the mountain's story. Next week, we'll trade geology for the bizarre as we dive into a cryptid that was came from the eruption. 

If you or someone you know has had a brush with the paranormal and would like to have that story read on the podcast, please email it to [email protected]

This week's episode is a little chaotic, but hopefully in the best way. From floaty horrors to forest hauntings and glowstick fueled terror, we're diving into four brand new Summerween themed horror stories to cool you off with chills. 

It's also a special one: Cash reads a story on air for the very first time! 

Stories in this episode:

The Last Float- A foggy lake, a missing friend, and a haunting that wants to be remembered.

Camp Hollow Eyes- A throwback costume party at an abandoned summer camp turns terrifying. 

The Melting Man- A heatwave urban legend proves all too real.

Glowstick Hollow- A secret rave in the woods is not what it seems... and leaving might not be an option. 

If you or someone you know has had a brush with the paranormal and would like to have that story read on the podcast, please email it to [email protected]

First of all, 

Baddies > Haggies.

In this chilling installment of listener stories, we bring you five true tales from people just like you, who encountered the paranormal and lived to tell the tale about it (barely). 

First, a mysterious voice calls out at just the right moment, saving one listener from what could've been a deadly fall. Then, an intimate evening is rudely interrupted by an uninvited chaperone...who doesn't take the hint and follows the author home. We also hear from a renter who unknowingly moved into a house haunted by the dark aftermath of a Ouija session gone wrong. 

A parent shares the story of their child, who seems to have a rare and eerie gift: the ability to see other people's trauma in a ghostly form. And finally, a woman's terrifying sleep paralysis experience leaves us wondering if what happened in the night was truly just a dream... or something far more real. 

Turn out the lights, grab a blanket, and remember, we're probably fine. 

If you or someone you know has had a brush with the paranormal and would like to have that story read on the podcast, please email it to [email protected]

What do you get when you mix a robotic hamster-owl, a made-up language, and a government ban? A Furby. In this episode, Monica and Cash dig into the bizarre and unsettling history of everyone's favorite cursed childhood toy. From real life horror stories and tech conspiracy theories to the NSA's paranoia and a possible paranormal connection, we ask: were Furbys haunted...or something worse?

If you or someone you know has had a brush with the paranormal and would like to have that story read on the podcast, please email it to [email protected]

In this killer-good episode of Anxious At Bedtime, Monica and Cash dive into the 1997 teen slasher classic I Know What You Did Last Summer. Monica gives a dramatic (and slightly unhinged) retelling of the plot while Cash adds his signature commentary and deep sighs. 

We break down everything from the iconic killer's rain slicker to the movie's biggest scares, and of course, rate it on our Anxious Scale, from "We're Fine" to "Turn The Fucking Lights On" (1 to 10 lights, naturally). 

You'll also hear some behind-the-scenes fun facts and our personal survival kits- three things we'd take into the movie world if we had to face off with a hook-wielding murderer. 

Lock your doors, dim the lights (or don't), and press play, because someone knows what you did last summer. 

If you or someone you know has had a brush with the paranormal and would like to have that story read on the podcast, please email it to [email protected]

In this special tribute episode, Monica and Cash celebrate the legendary Dan Meers, aka KC Wolf, with a series of funny, fictional ghost stories set in Arrowhead Stadium. From haunted hallways to cursed tailgates, Dan Meers takes on paranormal chaos with heart, humor, and a foam finger. 

Whether you're a Chiefs fan, a ghost story lover, or just here for the BBQ references, join us as we honor one of Kansas City's greatest with this lighthearted paranormal love letter. 

Thank you, Dan Meers for being a wonderful human. And if by some chance you ever listen to this, sorry for the cursing. GO CHIEFS!!

If you or someone you know has had a brush with the paranormal and would like to have that story read on the podcast, please email it to [email protected]

Books referenced: Wolves Can't Fly and Mascot on a Mission

Nestled deep in the woods of Connecticut lies the ghost town of Dudleytown, a place so steeped in darkness that it's been erased from maps and sealed off from the public. Was it doomed by a centuries-old curse, plagued by madness and death, or simply swallowed by the forest itself? 

It it all just legend? Or is something truly watching from the trees?

If you or someone you know has had a brush with the paranormal and would like to have that story read on the podcast, please email it to [email protected]

In one of the most delightfully unhinged chapters of American wildlife history, Idaho once parachuted live beavers into the wilderness. Yes, actual beavers. With parachutes. 

In this mini episode, we dive into the true story of how post-WWII suburbia clashed with beaver behavior, the legend of Elmo Heter (Idaho Fish and Game's most chaotic genius), and how one brave rodent named Geronimo became the world's first skydiving beaver. 

We laugh a lot, because it's truly absurd, but we also unpack the ecological brilliance behind these fluffy little ecosystem engineers and why we should all respect the beaver hustle. 

Disclaimer: No, we don't condone throwing animals out of planes, parachute or not. This was a real program in the 1940s, and thankfully, wildlife relocation has come a long way since then. 

If you or someone you know has had a brush with the paranormal and would like to have that story read on the podcast, please email it to [email protected]

This week we dive headfirst into the haunted corners of eBay to uncover some of the creepiest, weirdest, and most haunted objects currently up for sale. From cursed dolls to ghost-infested keys, we explore the bizarre listings, read chilling item descriptions, and share our takes on whether we'd dare bring any of these spooky treasures home. 

Listener discretion advised: We're not responsible if you invite a ghost into your house. 

If you or someone you know has had a brush with the paranormal and would like to have that story read on the podcast, please email it to [email protected]