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Step into the dark with host Mike Porter as Arcane Station explores the evolution of fear in video games, from the pixelated ghosts of Haunted House and Alone in the Dark to the cinematic realism of The Last of Us, Resident Evil, and Amnesia: The Dark Descent.

This episode dives deep into how horror has changed with technology, storytelling, and our own psychology, from the rise of zombies and cryptid-inspired monsters to the eerie beauty of modern indie horror. Mike also reflects on his own time developing Nocturne and The Blair Witch games, offering an insider’s look at what it takes to build atmosphere, tension, and fear when the player holds the flashlight.

If you’ve ever wondered why we love being scared, or how games have become the perfect playground for the unknown, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

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Louisiana is one of America’s most mysterious places, a crossroads of folklore, faith, and the unknown. In this episode of Arcane Station, host Mike Porter travels deep into the heart of the Bayou to uncover the truth behind Louisiana’s strangest legends.

From the chilling howls of the Rougarou in the swamps near Houma, to the eerie sightings of the Honey Island Swamp Monster, and the centuries-old stories of vampires in New Orleans, we trace the threads that connect the state’s past to its supernatural present.

We’ll explore the roots of voodoo culture, investigate haunted plantations, and reveal eyewitness encounters that defy explanation. Whether you’re a skeptic or a believer, Mysterious Louisiana pulls you into a world where folklore, cryptids, and high strangeness blur into one unforgettable journey through the South’s shadowy heart.

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Beneath our cities, the past might be closer than we think. In this episode, host Mike Porter explores the Mudflood Theory, the idea that a global catastrophe within the last few centuries may have buried entire levels of civilization under mud and soil. From Seattle’s underground streets and Chicago’s raised city blocks to the sinking cathedrals of Mexico City and the palaces of St. Petersburg, we examine the physical evidence, the historical record, and the controversial belief that some of these structures may predate colonization and trace back to a forgotten culture known as Tartaria.

Is it geology, engineering, or something history can’t explain? Join us as we dig into one of the most debated mysteries of our modern world, a story written not in books, but in the buried architecture beneath our feet.

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In this episode of Arcane Station, we take an evidence-minded look at a modern and unsettling figure in cryptid lore: the Pale Crawlers, gaunt, pale, long-limbed humanoids reported on backroads, at campgrounds, and in grainy night footage.

 We open with two detailed accounts: a pig hunter who watched something through a night-vision/thermal scope, and a truck-driver sighting from Hay River that included alleged tracks. From those cases we examine common patterns in crowdsourced reports, how film and viral media shape witness interpretation, and a practical framework for separating honest testimony from misidentification, hoax, or suggestion.

 We run through explanations, diseased wildlife, malnourished or isolated humans, perceptual and neurological causes, social contagion, and consider the rarer possibilities: an undescribed species, interdimensional agents, or folkloric spirits. You’ll get investigator checklists, records-request strategies, and guidance on what evidence matters most.

Join host Mike Porter for a serious, conversational investigation. If you’ve ever seen something pale at night, or have photos or tracks, send them to arcane-station.com.

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 Why are we so captivated by the strange? From folklore and cryptids to UFOs, hauntings, and high strangeness, humanity has always leaned toward the uncanny. In this episode of Arcane Station, host Mike Porter explores how the strange reflects our deepest fears and hopes—and how a biblical framework may hold the key to understanding the obscure and occult forces woven into our world. 

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 In this episode of Arcane Station, we dive deep into the legend of the Black Eyed Children. From the first chilling account by journalist Brian Bethel in 1996 to modern-day encounters shared online, we explore the origins, patterns, and unsettling similarities of these reports. Are they nothing more than internet-born creepypasta, or echoes of much older myths, changeling legends, vampire lore, biblical warnings, even extraterrestrial visitations? 

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In this episode of Arcane Station, we journey into the shadows of Europe and beyond to explore the world’s most infamous demonic castles, fortresses said to seal gateways to Hell, imprison witches and werewolves, and echo with the rituals of the damned.

From the hellmouth beneath Houska Castle in the Czech Republic, to Ireland’s Leap Castle and its terrifying Elemental, to Austria’s Moosham Castle where witches and werewolves were executed, and Norway’s Akershus Fortress, guarded by a spectral hellhound, each location reveals chilling blends of history, folklore, and modern paranormal investigation. We’ll also step into France’s Château de Tiffauges, forever tied to the depraved legacy of Gilles de Rais, and highlight other haunted sites where walls were raised not just for kings, but to contain the unknown.

Join host Mike Porter as we uncover centuries of dark legend, eyewitness reports, and high strangeness surrounding these fortresses against the damned. Are they monuments to superstition — or prisons still holding back what should never be freed?

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In this episode of Arcane Station, we journey into the haunted folklore of the American Southeast, beginning with the tragic tale of Grace Sherwood—the so-called Witch of Pungo—whose trial and punishment in colonial Virginia left an enduring mark on the region’s history. From the waterways of Witchduck Creek to the cultural superstitions that followed her legacy, we unravel the truth behind her story and why it still resonates today.

From there, we move into the mist-covered hills of Appalachia, where witchcraft tales took on a different form—blending Old World traditions, mountain folk practices, and whispered accounts of hexes, healers, and hidden knowledge. We’ll explore how Appalachian witch lore shaped daily life, influenced local culture, and continues to fascinate those who seek the mysterious roots of American magic.

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Dive into the strange world of the Mandela Effect — the unsettling phenomenon where millions remember the same events, names, or details… differently than they “really” happened. In this episode of Arcane Station, we explore famous examples, possible explanations from psychology to quantum theory, and why these shared false memories might reveal more about reality than we think. Whether you remember Berenstain or Berenstein, this journey will make you question what’s real. 

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Step into the shadows with Arcane Station as we uncover the chilling history and modern encounters with the Dogman. From early folklore and Native American legends to spine-tingling eyewitness accounts, we trace the origins of this mysterious cryptid and explore the theories that surround it. Are Dogmen flesh-and-blood creatures, supernatural entities, or something even stranger? Join us as we dig into the myths, the sightings, and the high strangeness that keeps the Dogman legend alive.

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