Nature Obscura

In this week’s episode, Marissa throws Grace a grab bag of strange and spooky encounters from the natural world. From red-eyed creatures lurking in European forests and a mysterious shapeshifter in Louisiana to a possible Bigfoot sighting in a Canadian national park, these stories take some unexpected turns. We'll also be breaking some potentially groundbreaking news: we may have finally solved the mystery of declining bird populations, and humans might not be to blame after all. Let's just say Bigfoot has some explaining to do.

Greetings, Earthlings! Just in time for Halloween, we're heading to Ireland to explore Oweynagat, the Cave of the Cats, a real limestone cave steeped in Celtic mythology and supernatural creatures. From magical giant cats, Samhain traditions, and tales of a mysterious gateway to the Otherworld, we're digging into the legends that made this cave one of Ireland's most intriguing supernatural sites.

In this episode, we trace the harsh transformation of Michigan’s vast forests, and how they have been shaped by ice and axe. Then we venture deep into the remnants of Pere Cheney, a once-flourishing lumber town now reduced to a haunting ghost town and cemetery, where the echoes of a devastating 19th-century plague still linger alongside decades of chilling folklore. Join us as we explore the trees and the restless spirits that refuse to leave them behind.

Journey into the dark, echoing limestone passages of Tennessee's most infamous cavern. In this episode, we unpack the eerie history, regional folklore, and lingering mysteries of the Cumberland River Valley’s most legendary haunting. In this episode we explore the strange phenomena that put Adams County on the map, leaving us with the ultimate question: Are we dealing with the malice of a witch, or the chaotic force of a poltergeist?

In this episode of Nature Obscura, we explore scary firsthand encounters of Bigfoot sightings all along the Pacific coast. From phantom-tossed sticks and rocks, disembodied screams, strange footprints, and even Bigfoot's nether regions... this episode has it all.

In this episode of Nature Obscura, we explore the strange history of the discovery of bird migration and the supernatural folklore that grew around it, from birds traveling to other worlds and along the Milky Way to the eerie Seven Whistlers and Wild Hunt. Often heard but not seen, migrating birds have intrigued people for centuries, even before we could use science to understand what was happening.

Step into the deep woods of Southern Illinois as Marissa and Grace explore the strange reputation of the Shawnee National Forest. Beyond its sandstone bluffs and rich biodiversity lies a history filled with terrifying sounds, cryptid encounters, and eerie supernatural occurrences. Featuring a chilling, first-hand account from a campsite encounter that will leave you double-checking your tent zippers. Would you stay in the forest after dark?

Can a natural spring really cure ailments and restore vitality? Join us in St. Augustine, Florida, where we unpack the geological forces that shaped the regional aquifer and investigate how 16th-century sailors mistook natural mineral water for a supernatural miracle.

Deep beneath the Chiltern Hills of West Wycombe lies chalk and flint caverns with a dark, decadent past. This week, we travel to Buckinghamshire, England, to explore the natural geology and notorious history of the Hellfire Caves. From 18th-century secret societies and aristocratic debauchery to lingering spectral apparitions along the underground river Styx. We're stepping into one of the UK’s most legendary subterranean hauntings.

Join us as we travel to Hong Kong to explore Plover Cove Reservoir. Behind the region's vibrant biodiversity and historic villages lies one of China's most notorious haunted locations: Bride’s Pool. From mysterious apparitions in red along the water's edge to one of Hong Kong's most notoriously dangerous winding roads, we’re unpacking the natural history and haunting legends lurking within the mist.