Across cultures, countries, and generations, people who have never met, and often never heard of each other's stories, describe seeing the same terrifying figure: a tall shadowy man, wearing a wide-brimmed hat, standing silently in bedrooms, hallways, and doorways in the middle of the night.

In this episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, we explore the phenomenon known as The Hat Man. We examine witness accounts, common patterns, and the leading theories behind what this entity could be, from sleep paralysis and shared archetypes to interdimensional beings and something far darker.

In the early 1900s, inmates and guards at the Old Buncombe County Prison in Asheville, North Carolina, reported something that defied explanation: a small, grinning, goblin-like apparition that swung from iron bars, laughed in the darkness, and seemed to delight in terrorizing those who encountered it.

In this episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, we dive deep into the chilling accounts surrounding this bizarre entity, exploring eyewitness testimonies, historical context, and the darker theories behind what this strange figure might have been. Was it a ghost, a demonic presence, a manifestation of suffering within the jail's walls—or something even stranger?

In the hills of Asheville, NC the Battle Mansion has long carried a reputation for something lingering just beyond the living. In this episode, we explore the reported hauntings tied to one of the city's most striking historic homes, from sightings of a young woman in a flowing gown to strange sounds, unexplained movement, and an overwhelming sense of being watched.

We dig into the history of the mansion, the stories passed down through generations, and the theories surrounding who, or what, may still be walking its halls and rooftops after dark. Is this a classic Asheville ghost story, a residual echo of the past, or something far stranger? Join us as we unravel the chilling lore behind one of North Carolina's most whispered-about locations.

When Bill Vaile moved into his Arlington, Texas home, he never expected the night he would quietly open a door and witness something that would change his life forever. What he saw would mark the beginning of years of terrifying paranormal activity.

In this episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, we dive deep into the chilling true story of Bill Vaile. From shadow figures and unexplained physical attacks to the disturbing origin of the haunting itself, we explore how a single encounter may have opened the door to something far darker than a traditional ghost story.

This episode has been a long time coming. Joshua P. Warren has spent decades pushing the boundaries of paranormal research — from haunted locations and psychic phenomena to time anomalies, strange energy fields, and the edges of reality itself. As one of the most recognizable investigators to emerge from Western North Carolina's paranormal scene, his work blends hands-on experimentation with open-minded inquiry and a healthy respect for the unknown.

In this highly anticipated episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, we sit down with Joshua P. Warren for a wide-ranging conversation about his career, his most compelling investigations, and what years of fieldwork have taught him about the nature of reality. We explore the line between science and strangeness, the role of belief and perception, and why some mysteries may never fully resolve.

From the first modern flying saucer reports to secretive military investigations and the rise of contemporary UAP research, the story of Ufology is as strange as the phenomenon itself. In this episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, we're joined by researcher and journalist Micah Hanks and legendary occultist, author, and ufologist Dr. Allen Greenfield for a deep dive into the evolution of UFO study.

Together, we trace the cultural, political, and philosophical roots of Ufology, from Cold War anxieties and intelligence involvement to esoteric interpretations, consciousness theories, and the blurred lines between belief, skepticism, and experience. How did Ufology become what it is today, and where might it be headed next?

In December of 1980, deep within England's Rendlesham Forest, U.S. Air Force personnel stationed at nearby RAF bases encountered something that would become known as Britain's Roswell. Strange lights moved silently through the trees. A glowing, metallic craft, triangular in shape and covered in unfamiliar symbols, appeared to land in the forest before accelerating away at impossible speed.

In this episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, we revisit the events of those cold December nights, examine the testimony, and explore what may have truly occurred beneath the trees of Rendlesham Forest, and why the truth may still be buried there.

Long before shopping malls, reindeer, and red suits, the figure we now call Santa Claus may have emerged from something far stranger ancient ritual, winter survival, and mind-altering tradition. In this episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, we explore the controversial and fascinating theory that Santa's origins may be rooted in psychedelic folklore, shamanic practices, and the symbolic use of sacred mushrooms in northern winter cultures.

From red-and-white imagery hidden in plain sight to chimney legends, flying reindeer, and altered states of consciousness, we trace how ancient ritual and myth may have slowly transformed into the modern Christmas icon. Is Santa a harmless fairy tale… or a cultural echo of humanity's oldest attempts to understand reality itself?

Christmas is often celebrated as a season of joy, warmth, and family — but some holidays carry a chill far colder than winter. In this special episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, we explore eerie and lesser-known paranormal encounters that happened during Christmases of the past and spooky holiday traditions long forgotten.

From phantom opera singing in abandoned ballrooms to spectral visitors appearing beneath twinkling lights, these chilling tales remind us that the veil doesn't always rest during the holidays. Join us by the fire as we uncover ghost stories that lurk beneath the holly, the ribbon, and the glow of the Christmas tree and discover why some spirits revisit this season year after year.

Long before Christmas was candy canes and twinkling lights, the darkest nights of winter belonged to something far more sinister. In this episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, we dive into the chilling European folklore of Krampus the horned enforcer of Yuletide tradition. From ancient Alpine villages to modern parades of demons and chains, Krampus has long served as the other side of Christmas: a creature meant to punish the wicked and drag the truly rotten away into the snow-covered night.

Join us as we explore the historical origins, symbolic meaning, ritual celebrations, and creepy real-world encounters tied to the infamous Christmas devil. This December… you better watch out.