Season 4 of Lunatic Soup launches the only way we know how: with technical disasters, unhinged laughter, birthday chaos, and a deep dive into one of America’s weirdest legends — Champ, the Lake Champlain Monster.

In this episode, we spiral straight into cryptid lore, folklore, and paranormal history as we explore the 400-year mystery of Champ, Lake Champlain’s very own lake monster. From Native American accounts and 1600s sightings to the infamous Champ photograph and modern cryptozoology investigations, we break down why this elusive creature refuses to stay buried at the bottom of the lake.

We talk:

Why Vermont literally passed laws to protect Champ

What cryptozoologists like Katie Elizabeth believe about undiscovered species

Why eyewitness descriptions of Champ are wildly different (and wildly unhinged)

How local festivals, mascots, and pop culture turned a lake monster into a regional icon

Plus, because this is Lunatic Soup, we also derail into:

Birthday chaos

Internet weirdos

Listener reactions

And personal stories about water, fear, and why we’re all just one lake monster sighting away from becoming feral

Is Champ a surviving prehistoric creature? A misidentified animal? A hoax? Or proof that cryptids are hiding in plain sight? We don’t solve the mystery — but we absolutely make it fun.

If you love cryptids, lake monsters, paranormal podcasts, folklore, haunted history, weird legends, and chaotic storytelling, welcome to your new obsession.

Grab a drink, embrace the absurd, and remember: being a little bit of a lunatic is how you survive this timeline.

Merry Christmas! Today, we slip into the icy shadows of Alpine legend to uncover the true story of the winter goddess, Frau Perchta. Long before she was painted as a terrifying, belly-slitting crone, Perchta was a revered figure of winter’s balance—a guardian of hard work, rest, and the turning of the year. We trace her roots back to Frau Holle and the ancient pagan traditions that honored her, then follow the trail as Christianity reshaped her into a figure of fear, warning children and adults alike to stay in line.

On this Wild, Weird & Unknown edition of Lunatic Soup, we’re diving into the unsettling world of haunted objects—those wide-eyed porcelain faces and vintage toys that carry something far darker than childhood nostalgia. From Reddit confessionals to corners of the internet where people swear their dolls move, figures appear in mirrors, or random objects come to life, we’ll be reading and reacting to the creepiest real-life accounts we could dig up.

In this Spooky States episode of Lunatic Soup, we head into the haunted heart of Colorado, where the Rocky Mountains loom over ghost towns, cursed mines, and restless spirits. From the eerie elegance of the Stanley Hotel that inspired The Shining, to phantom miners wandering around old hotels, to city parts that were once cemeteries. Colorado holds some of the most chilling tales in the West. Join us as we uncover the state’s dark folklore, historic hauntings, and the paranormal mysteries still lurking in the thin mountain air.

This week on Lunatic Soup, Meg and Reyna chase down the Brown Lady of Raynham Hall like two sleep-deprived raccoons sniffing out haunted garbage. These two lunatics dive into the story of a chilling encounter with the Brown Lady of Raynham Hall, exploring the eerie details of the apparition and the historical context surrounding this famous ghost story. If you’ve ever wondered what happens when you mix paranormal lore with girl-dinner energy and two hosts who should not be left unsupervised… congratulations. You’re in the right place.

This week, Meg and Reyna crash the Orting Masquerade Ball, and the ghosts show up too. Tune in for eerie encounters, creepy confessions, and the kind of chaos only the Lunatic Soup ladies can stir up.

This week on Lunatic Soup, we check into one of America’s most haunted hotels—the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Built in 1886 as a luxurious mountain getaway, the Crescent has lived many lives: from a resort to a women’s college to a hospital run by Norman Baker, a notorious conman who claimed he could cure cancer. With its history of tragedy, deception, and restless spirits, it’s no wonder the Crescent has earned the title of “America’s Most Haunted Hotel.”

Today we are going to dive into one of Britain's strangest and most unsettling hauntings- The Battersea Poltergeist.  Starting in 1956 a quiet South London Family home erupted with eerie bangs, flying objects spontaneous fires and disturbing messages scribbled on the walls.  All these happenings seemed to be centered around the family’s 15 year old daughter, Shirley.  Nicknamed “Donald”, this mischievous and menacing presence became one of London's most well documented paranormal encounters!

In this spine-tingling episode of Lunatic Soup, we confront the terrifying legend of El Cucuy—the shadowy figure whispered about to keep children in line but feared by adults just the same. Known as the boogeyman of Latin American folklore, El Cucuy is said to lurk in the dark, hiding in closets, under beds, or just beyond the corner of your vision, waiting to snatch the disobedient. We’ll explore the origins of this creature, the cultural role it plays across generations, and the unsettling modern encounters that suggest El Cucuy may be more than just a bedtime story- he may just be your neighbor next door.