In this first (and very chilling) episode, we dive deep into one of the most controversial and terrifying hauntings in American history — The Smurl Haunting. The Smurl haunting was so horrifying in fact, that the final Conjuring movie (The Conjuring: Last Rites) is based off of this very haunting... Set in West Pittston, Pennsylvania, the Smurl family's quiet life was turned upside down in the 1970s and '80s when they claimed their duplex became the site of relentless paranormal torment. From strange noises and foul smells to violent attacks and demonic apparitions, the case quickly drew national attention.We’ll explore the timeline of events, the involvement of famed demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren, the skepticism from investigators and clergy, and the psychological toll it took on the family. Was it truly a case of demonic infestation, or was there something else at play?Join us as we separate fact from folklore and uncover the mystery behind the Smurl Haunting — a story that still haunts the paranormal community to this day.[Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of alleged physical and psychological abuse, as well as demonic themes. Listener discretion is advised.]------If you'd like to take us on the go, you can find us on Spotify, Apple Music, or wherever you listen to your podcasts!

In this episode, Fernando & Austin debate whether this mystical beast is real or not. What side do you fall on?

Sources:

How scientists debunked the Loch Ness Monster: https://www.vox.com/2015/4/21/8459353/loch-ness-monster

The fake Loch Ness photo that sparked nearly a century of 'sightings': How the elusive Nessie has been spotted 1,155 times since world-famous 1933 snap

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12726031/The-fake-Loch-Ness-photo-sparked-nearly-century-sightings-elusive-Nessie-spotted-1-155-times-world-famous-1933-snap.html

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In this episode, Fernando & Austin discuss the curious case of Emilie Sagee and her mysterious appearing doppelganger and the chaos she caused.

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In this episode, Fernando & Austin debate whether this mystical beast is real or not. What side do you fall on?

Sources:

Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization: https://www.bfro.net/GDB/default.asp

Bigfoot is an 'interdimensional creature that can disappear at will', expert claims : https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/weird-news/bigfoot-interdimensional-creature-can-disappear-27452134

Washington National Guard: https://mil.wa.gov/the-legend-of-bigfoot

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In this episode, Austin and Fernando discuss the terrifying story of the Axeman of New Orleans! For over a year, this evil figure stalked and attacked the citizens of New Orleans without any mercy! To this day, The Axeman of New Orleans is one of the most prolific serial killers to ever come out of this city!Let's talk about it!"When most people think of New Orleans, they tend to imagine things like Creole cuisine, the French Quarter, and of course, Mardi Gras. For many, the municipality represents a non-stop party and good times. However, despite these upbeat connotations, those who are familiar with the history of New Orleans will understand that this “carefree vibe” hasn’t always been the case. Among many other cases, one prime example of this can be found back in 1918. 

Throughout this time, the City of New Orleans was gripped with fear for almost 18 months, as a crazed axe wielding maniac terrorized its citizens. Coming out only at night, the serial killer would typically strike when his victims were fast asleep in their bedrooms and only use weapons found on the victim’s property (usually an axe). By the end of his rampage, he would go on to kill 6 people and violently maim 6 others. As a result of his apparent weapon of choice, he was “creatively” dubbed: The Axeman.

The killing spree would begin on May 23rd, 1918, when married couple Catherine and Joseph Maggio were slain in their sleep at 4901 Magnolia Street. Tragically, the pair was eventually found in their bedroom by Joseph’s brothers, who became suspicious when they found that a panel was missing in the home’s front door. They then promptly informed law enforcement. 

To their horror, investigators quicky realized that the couple had each been bludgeoned with their own axe (which was left at the scene) and then had their throats slit for good measure. Allegedly, Catherine’s wound to her neck was so bad, that she was nearly decapitated. Due to how grizzly the murders were, police hoped that this would be an isolated incident (unfortunately, they would get their answer a month later)..."

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Hello and welcome back to our supernatural pets special! (This is the second and final part).

In this episode, we discuss the indestructible "Unsinkable Sam". For those of you who don't know who we're going on about, Unsinkable Sam was a cat that managed to survive 3 shipwrecks during World War II and survive! (While he might not technically be "supernatural", we're inclined to believe that there was at least something special about this cat).Let's talk about a truly amazing feline that wasn't afraid to spend all 9 of his lives!

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In this first part of our 2 part special, Austin and Fernando discuss the stories of some supernatural pets!We kick off the special with the sad and terrifying story of The Hound of Goshen in South Carolina. Legend has it, that one day back in the 1840s, a traveling tinware peddler (accompanied by his canine companion) came to the area in search of business. After spending a couple of days within the township, people around the area became slightly suspicious of the man. Purportedly, they believed him to be a bit odd. Unfortunately, at the same time that the public was growing weary of the salesman, a shocking murder was committed with no clear suspect. As a result of this, the community swiftly and collectively assigned blame to the mysterious stranger.Within days, the man was charged with murder and faced a trial. Sadly, the court proceedings were a sham, and he would ultimately be found guilty. When it came to sentencing, the judge was both quick and ruthless in his decision; the man’s sentence would be death by hanging.As the peddler sat in his jail cell and awaited his final day on Earth, his loyal pup sat just outside the window, refusing to leave his side. Occasionally, the dog would utter out a whimper, but his owner would gently hush him and assure him that everything was alright. Sadly, and inevitably, the day of his execution finally came.While accounts differ, the predominant opinion is that the hanging was not an easy one. According to many (and there were many people watching), the salesman’s final moments were filled with horrendous pain and suffering (as the hanging itself was apparently quite botched). Heartbroken, the mastiff watched as his master writhed with agony until he drew his last choking breath. Soon after, the man was buried in an unmarked plot. Ever loyal, his 4-legged companion lay at the foot of the grave and mourned the loss of his best friend with constant melancholic wails. Forlorn and afraid, the dog didn’t know what else to do, but to continuously howl sorrowfully for weeks on end. Horrifyingly, soon after this began to occur, the real murderer would go on to confess to the crime. Now, not only did this constant baying keep everyone in the town up at night, it also served as a constant reminder of their guilt and the horrible atrocity that they committed.One morning, with their conscience unable to take anymore, a man went up to the dog and dispatched it with a single gunshot. All that was left now, was an eerie silence and whatever thoughts were going through the man’s head. They say it was to put the dog out of its misery. However, most people agree it was done to stop reminding the individual, that they were partially responsible for the death of an innocent man.With the constant barking now having ceased, the town attempted to carry on and put this dark event behind them. For three months, things would continue as normal… that was, however, until the howls began.If you liked the show, please consider giving us a thumbs up and subscribing if you want more spooky content!If you’d like to watch our podcasts, feel free to follow us over on your favorite audio streaming platform!And if you’d like to reach out to us with questions or suggestions, you can email us at [email protected] to stay spooky!

In this episode, Austin and Fernando discuss the conspiracy ridden Denver International Airport! Allegedly, the airport contains all kinds of dark secrets. This includes everything from secret societies to aliens and everything in between! At first glance, many of these theories may appear to be absolutely bonkers. However, as the evidence begins to stack up, it may actually leave you wondering if something truly strange is actually occurring at this bustling airport in Colorado!Let's talk about it!Denver International Airport is located roughly 30 minutes outside of the city of Denver and sits on roughly 53 square miles of land. Because of the large swaths of property that the facility occupies, DIA is considered the largest airport in the United States. Equally as impressive, is the fact that the space sees approximately 78 million passengers per year. Despite this fact, however, DIA is actually only the 3rd busiest airport in the country (Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport is number 1 with 104.7 million).

As you can probably imagine, constructing such a superstructure requires plenty of resources and a lot of money. By the time the airport opened on February 29th, 1995, the project had set Colorado taxpayers (and to an extent, all taxpayers) back an eye-watering 4.8 billion dollars. Additionally, the transportation hub began operating a solid 16 months behind schedule.Oddly enough, when the facility opened its doors, the airport that it replaced (Stapleton Airport) was only the 20th busiest airport in the country. Even weirder, was the fact that that Stapleton Airport had just recently had major renovations done to it. From a business perspective, all of this money and work seemed to be a bit hard to justify. As a result, suspicious outsiders who had some time on their hands began to dive into some of the facts surrounding the project. Interestingly, they were able to uncover some rather perplexing information that led them to ask some questions. For example, why were there multi-story tunnels underneath the airport?If you liked the show, please consider giving us a thumbs up and subscribing if you want more spooky content!If you’d like to watch our podcasts, feel free to follow us over on your favorite audio streaming platform!And if you’d like to reach out to us with questions or suggestions, you can email us at [email protected]Remember to stay spooky!Check out more of our podcast episodes on YouTube down below!https://youtu.be/s9bgdRFUuvMhttps://youtu.be/OiCEo1Ls_h4https://youtu.be/mCIx-tIK3J0https://youtu.be/2GIgJlo-etkhttps://youtu.be/VMzRkKrZ-wMhttps://youtu.be/rpHyTXk3d7ghttps://youtu.be/7agFYAMviSQCheck out our socials:https://twitter.com/YouGoFirst_tvhttps://www.instagram.com/you_go_first.tv/----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#aliens #horrorstorypodcast #denverairport

In this episode, Austin and Fernando discuss the alleged curse of The Exorcist movie! According to members of the cast and crew, a series of misfortune plagued many of the individuals who worked on The Exorcist production. This ranges from sets catching on fire all the way to cast and crew members losing their lives!

According to many of the people who worked on the film, there were multiple deaths that could be tied both directly and indirectly to development of The Exorcist. For example, both Jack McGowan (who played Burke Dennings) and Vasiliki Maliaros (who played Father Karras’ mother) passed away shortly after wrapping up filming of their respective parts. Eerily, both of their characters also died in the movie. Additionally, a set technician and night watchman also passed during filming. By now, talks of a potential curse on set were beginning to swirl.

Unfortunately, the suspected lethality of this movie was not just limited to those who physically worked on the production floor. Additionally, many of the actors lost very close family members during this period. This included Max Von Sydow’s brother (Sydow played Father Lankester Merrin), the assistant cameraman’s baby, and Linda Blair’s aforementioned grandfather. Furthermore, one of the radiographers (named Paul Bateson) went on to become a convicted murderer (and many believe that he was actually a serial killer).  

To cap it all off, towards the end of filming, the production faced an extreme setback that came in the form of a massive fire. In the aftermath of the incident, the “MacNeil household” set was lost and had to be completely rebuilt. Oddly, the only part of the set that was completely untouched by the blaze was Regan’s room. After a brief investigation, it was determined that the cause of the fire was due to a pigeon that had apparently flown into a circuit box. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you liked the show, please consider giving us a thumbs up and subscribing if you want more spooky content!If you’d like to watch our podcasts, feel free to follow us over on your favorite audio streaming platform!And if you’d like to reach out to us with questions or suggestions, you can email us at [email protected] to stay spooky!----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check out more of our podcast episodes on YouTube down below!https://youtu.be/s9bgdRFUuvMhttps://youtu.be/OiCEo1Ls_h4https://youtu.be/mCIx-tIK3J0https://youtu.be/2GIgJlo-etkhttps://youtu.be/VMzRkKrZ-wMhttps://youtu.be/rpHyTXk3d7ghttps://youtu.be/7agFYAMviSQ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you like spooky video games, come join us over on YouTube @yougofirstgaminghttps://youtu.be/bn0jdzIzAvAhttps://youtu.be/aOhc-hidZkAhttps://youtu.be/FA9DGMt9XUchttps://youtu.be/2dUXpIVt32Ihttps://youtu.be/_jbe7HOsQ5khttps://youtu.be/Pl-ucSGXcnUhttps://youtu.be/NrBgmaZxY9Ehttps://youtu.be/FF1EyVjOcGkhttps://youtu.be/oBKxclrIfW8https://youtu.be/wyFUKOhOK10https://youtu.be/20TSuD9MQa0https://youtu.be/jqY5Y_9lLZchttps://youtu.be/QaNWQ7mPlqEhttps://youtu.be/oyKACLnQB40https://youtu.be/UOM7Mg8U5hAhttps://youtu.be/624atTmQBLghttps://youtu.be/ThL8QJaANHQhttps://youtu.be/opbjUTxmP6Uhttps://youtu.be/gNRK6fjCN5Ihttps://youtu.be/H3eyuc0Indshttps://youtu.be/4yjsVqfSyIQhttps://youtu.be/EnGuThs5vschttps://youtu.be/HF9Ep-PaOns----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check out our socials:https://twitter.com/YouGoFirst_tvhttps://www.instagram.com/you_go_first.tv/----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#spookypodcast #horrorpodcast #theexorcist----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

In this episode, Austin and Fernando discuss the infamous Arial School UFO Incident. During this event, 62 witnesses claimed to have seen an alien space ship land in a field behind their school. Even more insane, is that they claim to have seen 2 aliens hop out of the ship and actually interact with them! Let's talk about some aliens!

On the night of September 14th, 1994, a series of thunderous bangs were heard emanating from the skies over Zimbabwe. The sound was so loud, that entire houses throughout the region physically shook, causing some items to fall off shelves and walls. After the noises had subsided, many concerned citizens cautiously peaked out of their homes and began to explore the surrounding area. After some light investigating, no one was able to pinpoint exactly what the source of the commotion was.  However, that would soon change.

Two days later, on Friday September 16th in Ruwa, Zimbabwe, a large group of children were enjoying their morning recess in a field behind Ariel School (a prominent academy for grades 1-7). Shortly into their recess, many of the students began hearing a faint buzzing sound that continued to fade in and out and progressively got louder. At one point, the noise was so loud, that it actually began to physically affect the student’s (causing headaches and changes in mood).

At first, the students were unable to identify where the root of the buzzing was, as it seemed to be emitting from all around them. Then, the sound became more focused… it appeared that it was coming from the tree line just beyond the school property. Almost as soon as they realized this, the students noticed something else. A large metallic object with bright lights was in the process of descending below the foliage... 

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Sources:

BBC (The School That Saw Aliens) - https://www.bbc.com/news/av/stories-57749238

National Library of Medicine - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC523131/