In part one of this two part installment, we revisit the Donner Party in their fateful crossing of the United States. We chronicle the beginning of the fellowship between the Donners and Reeds, their ill-timed ascent into the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and the blistering walk through the Great Salt Lake Desert.

Fraught with dangerous roads, catastrophic setbacks, and most famously, cannibalism, this is an episode you'll want to bite into.

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We've got a supernatural episode for you! From toys that move inexplicably on their own, to full-blown apparitions, hosts Dana and Mayan recount paranormal experiences and ghostly encounters from their childhood.

Let us know if you have had any strange or paranormal encounters in the comments!

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Arizona is home to one of the most elusive cryptids of all time... The Mogollon Monster. 

It stalks the area known as Mogollon Rim, a 5,000 square-mile topographical feature that cuts across the northern half of Arizona. Hundreds of cases have been reported of sightings in and around the Rim. Whatever is seen is said to be terrifyingly large, smells like peatmoss, and has a penchant for ripping off the heads of deer. 

Tune in this episode to hear chilling accounts of The Moggy.

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In the summer of 1518, the streets of Strasbourg became the stage for one of history’s strangest epidemics: a plague of uncontrollable dancing. What began with one woman dancing alone in public soon spread to dozens, then hundreds, as people twirled and leapt for nearly 2 months.  

Tune in as we break down the mystery behind this bizarre tragedy.

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For decades, this place has been a magnet for the unexplained—UFO's, cryptids, eerie lights, and bizarre phenomena that defy logic. Could it be a government experiment, or perhaps a gateway to another dimension?

In this episode we wrangle up supernatural accounts of the past and try to make sense of Utah's biggest unsolved mystery... Skinwalker Ranch.

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400 years ago, Hungarian Countess Elizabeth Bathory allegedly tortured and murdered over 600 young girls. Tonight you will enter the Bathory estate, and uncover the horrible truths that lie within. 

Join us for this spooky episode of Best Worst-Case Scenario. Grab some candy, light your jack o' lanterns, and get ready for a horror show! 

(THE INTRO FOR THIS EPISODE IS BASED ON THE 2006 HORROR FILM, STAY ALIVE. BEST WORST-CASE SCENARIO PODCAST DOES NOT OWN RIGHTS TO THIS FILM.)

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In 1898, workers building the Kenya-Uganda Railway began to vanish in the night. Rumors spread of two male lions that seemed to kill for pleasure, dragging men from their tents without leaving a trace. Workers claimed the lions were not of this world—that they were demons. But British military officer and engineer, John Henry Patterson, refused to believe the superstition. He would embark on a year-long effort to hunt them down before the camp and railway project was completely abandoned.

Come along with us on this blood-soaked safari as we venture back in time.

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We're back for another adventure into the twisted realm of H.P. Lovecraft's mind. This time we explore the eerie town of Dunwich. Don't let its quaint appearance fool you, it's teeming with strange forest presences, satanic meetings, and dark family secrets!

We don't hold anything back on this episode, so prepare yourselves for the gooey, disgusting, and hilariously awful truths we unveil for all to see. Just try not to soil yourself when you come face to face with... THE DUNWICH HORROR!

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Venture deep into the mines of Monte Cristo with us as we discuss this historic ghost town in the evergreen heart of the Pacific Northwest. From America's humble beginnings and pioneering spirit comes this gem, carved into the Cascade Mountains. Tales of fortune and misfortune await amongst the scattered bones of the once thriving mining town. A rich history but a sorrowful ending linger down these dark tunnels to the past.

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In this episode we discuss the nightmare that's been terrorizing kids since the late 1600s. Deep in the woods among the birds and trees, there sits a hut on chicken legs. It's inhabitant is tall and thin, she's got a cackling laugh, and a taste for children! Woe to you who crosses paths with Baba Yaga. She can fly by broom and kettle, speak to the forest animals, and sniff you out with that long nose! Stay tuned until the end for a classic reading of an authentic Baba Yaga tale.

Story Read: Folk Tales From the Russian, by Verra Xenophontovna Kalamatiano de Blumenthal, [1903]

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