Pocket Paranormal

Pocket Paranormal

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  • E13: Thanksgiving Folklore

    I'm BACK!!! Sorry for the hiatus, listen in for more details -on that topic- but more importantly I talk about some spooky tails (nope did that on purpose) from Thanksgiving Day's past. 


    I do not own the photo. All credit goes to: https://bunnyears.com/adopted-thanksgiving-turkey-jessica-ellis/

    Sound effects from episode can be found at: https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/

    Story Sources:

    https://freakyfolktales.wordpress.com/a-feast-of-terror-a-ghost-tale-for-thanksgiving/

    https://www.thedeadhistory.com/blog/thanksgiving

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    18 min
  • E12: Legend of The Wendigo
    New Format! Dropping the State requirement. Announcement then we chat about the Legend of the Wendigo. Myth or Bigfoots blood thirty cousin? Or is it a demon? Lets find out.  
    *Music by Mubert*
    I do NOT own the album artwork featuring the Wendigo. Source: https://www.deviantart.com/irenhorrors/art/Wendigo-718589046
    Content Sources: https://charmed.fandom.com/wiki/Wendigo
    https://www.canadashistory.ca/explore/politics-law/algonquin-territory
    http://www.murderpedia.org/male.R/r/runner-swift.htm
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryptozoology
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    22 min
  • E11: Salem Village & The Witch of Rochester
    We dive into the real "Salem" witch trials that took place in Danvers - Salem Village and not the commercialized Salem, Massachusetts. Then we will  dive into how that time hundreds of years ago; helped shape the accusations of the Witch of Rochester, Irene Ray. 
    Sources: 
    https://danvers.wickedlocal.com/news/20181031/history-how-danvers-spawned-salem-witch-trials
    America: Facts vs. Fiction S1 E3: Pilgrims & Witches
    https://blog.history.in.gov/irene-ray-alleged-witch-of-rochester/
    Article Title: Irene Ray: Alleged “Witch” of Rochester
    https://www.newspapers.com/image/?clipping_id=8538514&fcfToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJmcmVlLXZpZXctaWQiOjI4MTMxOTA1LCJpYXQiOjE2MzQ2NTg5MTgsImV4cCI6MTYzNDc0NTMxOH0.9HKuY_73rVoW8rf2CdYUVxSVVkrF4fn9D0eu_JCw-Gk Article titled: “Woman Accused of Witchcraft Fatally Hurt.”
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    17 min
  • E10: Willard Library & the Grey Lady
    Who is the Grey Lady? Why does she haunt the Library? Is there more to the story -you bet there is!
    Sources:
    http://genealogytrails.com/ind/vanderburgh/W_Carpenter.html - Biography of Willard Carpenter, Vanderburgh County Indiana
    https://willard.lib.in.us/about-us/history/timeline A Timeline of Willard Library
    https://willard.lib.in.us/sites/default/files/content/public-files/Grey-Lady.pdf The Grey Lady of Willard Library; Evansville, IN
    http://aaarc.abduct.com/greylady.htm Haunted Indiana - The Grey Lady
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    27 min
  • S1: Indiana E9: Dr. Foote & the Lost City of Palestine

    Spotlight Episode; Foote's Tomb and the Lost City of Palestine. We dive deeper into the Lost City of Palestine; why it was abandoned, why it was doomed from the start, and the man who would bring the town out of its dark future. We will dive deeper into the history of Dr. Winthrop Foote; the "Father" of Bedford, IN and quite possibly the innovator of the 200 year old -worldwide- Limestone business.

    Music by Mubert

    Cited Sources: (1) Genealogy Trails 2021 (2)PART 1 & (3)PART 2: The Legend of Dr. Foote - Adventures with Roger

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    20 min
  • S1: Indiana E8: Guest Spotlight with Chase Lawyer

    Our first unscripted, unfiltered interview with a friend of mine and loyal Pocket Paranormal follower, Chase Lawyer. I introduce the series topic of "5 Questions" and we see where the journey takes us. 

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    25 min
  • E7: Folklore - Terre Haute
    We will uncover some of Terre Haute's most infamous folklore. Why does Terre Haute have so many ghost stories but very few actual locations that are haunted? Maybe we will uncover something? "Music by Mubert"
    Sources: Tribstar.com - Article “Legends of the Valley: Region has its share of spooky stories and paranormal tales. Oct 13, 2013 VisitIndiana.com Have a Hair-Raising Experience at The Most Haunted Cemetery in Indiana by Chris Flock, October 4,2019
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    14 min
  • E6: The I-70 Strangler
    This is essentially part two of episode #5 - Fox Hollow Farm. We discuss the I-70 Strangler and the strong connection between its victims and Herb Baumeister. 
    Music by Mubert.
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    23 min
  • E5: Fox Hollow Farm
    Phew, there is so much to unpack here. Lets just say its very possible he was one of the most prolific serial killers in America's history. This episode carries an explicit warning as the content contained is not recommended for anyone under the age of 18.  
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    27 min

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Welcome to Pocket Paranormal where I create/edit/produce episodes featuring ghost stories, hauntings, real life encounters, true crime and generally unsolved mysteries and their connection to history.…