Mission Spooky

Today we cover the creepiest thing on the planet - DOLLS!! In this special episode, we cover the psychology behind why dolls creep us out, some anthropology behind the cultural use of dolls and spirits, Mandy the Doll, Robert the Doll, and a doll mystery from Singapore! Our musical guest for this episode is Uriah with his song "Have You Met Me?" (used with permission). 

We continue our short hop outside the US for Part 2 of our look into haunted military bases, this time, with a focus on Okinawa. We cover Camp Foster, Camp Hansen, Kadena Airbase, and a special "extra" location! In our "C Section," we go right down the rabbit hole that leads to a certain "App", you'll have to listen to find out!

Our musical guest for this episode is Slomo Sapiens with their song " Rabbit Hole" (used with permission). Slomo Sapiens is available on 

Our book recommendation in this episode was for The Ghosts of Okinawa by Jayne Hitchock.

Today we welcome guest Timothy Renner into the studio. Timothy has written such amazing books as Bigfoot in Pennsylvania and Beyond the Seventh Gate. We also feature music from his band, Stonebreath.

Where you can find Timothy's work:

We travel outside Pennsylvania for a special 2 part Military hauntings project! In this episode, we delve into the cave systems of Yokosuka Naval Base and Atsugi Naval Command Center. 

*NOTE: Forgive Kiki for pronouncing Yokosuka incorrectly! Her pronunciation came from the internet and apparently it was wrong!

Our Musical guest for this episode is the Ukrainian metal band, Vovkulaka with their song, "Defy" (Used with permission.) Vovkulaka is available on:

Kiki and Cord are joined by podcaster Logan Vo to talk about the Iowa cryptid, The Van Meter Visitor! 

You can find Slomo Sapiens music on:

Logan joins us from:

Join JC and Kiki as they go outside PA for a special episode dedicated to Ukraine! Our musical guest Vovkulaka inspired us to delve into the past of Dubiecki Manor. 

Note: If you hear Kiki say "The" Ukraine, just know that we call it the proper "Ukraine" since February 24, 2022.

Slava Ukraine and consider donating to Flaming Beacon.

Please check out the paranormal investigation done there by Vovkulaka themselves! 

Our Musical Guest is Vovkulaka with their song "Purple Door" (used with permission). You can find Vovkulaka on:

The Haunting of Lock 49 on the Union Canal in Reading, PA is an extremely sad story of emotional neglect that ultimately leads to the untimely and tragic death of an entire family. Gentle warning, this episode deals with suicide and the death of small children.

Our musical guest is Unveil with their song " Empty" (used with permission) 

Their music is available on:

In episode 41, we discussed the brutal murder of Nelson Rehmeyer which signaled the beginning of the Hex Scare in rural Pennsylvania. The murder of Susan Mummey " The Witch of Ringtown", at the hands of Albert Shinsky marks the last murder during the Hex Scare.