Join me for part 2 of our deep dive into the infamous UFO cult known as Heaven’s Gate. What did they believe? How did they come together and become one of the most infamous cults in history? How did Marshall Applewhite convince 39 people to take their own lives thinking they were going to be rescued by aliens? How, after such a tragedy could anyone still follow the beliefs of Heaven’s Gate? We still have so much to uncover as we wrap up our first deep dive!

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Did you know The Dancing Toaster has a member exclusive show on Patreon called The Man Eating Toaster? The Man-Eating Toaster Launched with the infamous UFO cult, Heaven’s Gate. Who were Marshall Applewhite and Bonnie Lou Nettles? How did they come together to form one of the most infamous cults in history? How did Marshall convince 39 people to take their own lives thinking they were going to be rescued by aliens? How does anyone convince someone to follow them down such a crazy dark path? Buckle up for the first episode of the brand new member exclusive show! And if you want more, head over to the Patreon!

In this episode of The Dancing Toaster, we dive down the rabbit hole into one of America’s strangest urban legends — the story of the Bunny Man and the infamous bridge that bears his name. What begins with eerie sightings in the Virginia woods quickly spirals into something much bigger, as folklore, fear, and fact blur together. From newspaper headlines to Halloween dares, this episode explores how a bizarre encounter became a legend that still haunts the region today. Come for the creepy costumes, stay for the deeper questions hiding behind the fur.

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In this episode of The Dancing Toaster, we dive into the eerie legend of El Chupacabra, the infamous blood-draining cryptid of Latin America. From spine-chilling eyewitness accounts to strange livestock mutilations, we explore the origins, theories, and mysteries surrounding this creature. Is it a real predator, a government experiment, or something far more sinister? With a mix of history, humor, and a touch of the supernatural, this episode unpacks the chilling truth behind one of the world’s most well-known and terrifying cryptids. Tune in—if you dare.

The Dancing Toaster is a weekly podcast that wrestles with the intersection of faith and the paranormal. I release new episodes every Tuesday morning on Apple, Spotify, YouTube and wherever podcasts are found.

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In this episode, we unravel the bizarre tale of Gef, the foul-mouthed, talking mongoose of the Isle of Man—also known as the Dalby Spook. Was he a mischievous spirit, a psychic projection, or just an elaborate hoax? From eerie voices in the walls to paranormal investigators trying (and failing) to uncover the truth, Gef's antics captivated and terrified a remote farmhouse family, making him one of the strangest mysteries in paranormal history. Buckle up for a story that blends folklore, psychology, and the unexplained in equal measure.

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What is the Maryland Goatman? Is it an experiment gone wrong? Or something darker? What on earth is the Pope Lick monster? Why have so many died looking for him? Are these two connected? Why are there so many goat-human hybrid creatures in the legends and lore of the Americas? Do these things go back further than that? Join me in this episode where we answer these questions and so many more.

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Did you know that New Jersey has a state demon? Who, or what is the Jersey Devil? Some say it’s a hoax, some say it’s a cursed mutated child, some say it’s political propaganda, while others say that it is something far worse. Don’t miss today’s episode of the Dancing Toaster where we’ll do a deep dive into one of America’s oldest cryptids.

The Dancing Toaster is a podcast that wrestles with the intersection of faith and the paranormal. I release new episodes every Tuesday morning on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.

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Who or what is the Mothman? What exactly happened during the 1960s in Point Pleasant? Has it happened before? Will it ever happen again? Was Mothman an alien? A failed experiment? An angel? A demon? Or perhaps a figment of people’s imagination? What are we to make of the infamous Mothman? Join me for our first deep dive on one of the most famous cryptids in the world to see if he is friend or foe, real or imagined.

The Dancing Toaster is a podcast that wrestles with the intersection of faith and the paranormal.

I release new episodes every Tuesday morning on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.

This season we’ve been covering various cryptids and creatures throughout time and throughout the world. Hope to see you again next week!

What is the Mokele Mbembe? What are Thunderbirds and why are there so many accounts of them throughout the Americas? Why are there so many reports of large reptilian creatures around the globe in its most unexplored regions? We know that dinosaurs once roamed the earth, could they still be in some of its darkest corners? What if everything we’ve been told about dinosaurs, the age of the earth, and evolution is a lie?

Join me as we continue our exciting journey, part 2 of examining dinosaur like cryptids from around the globe.

The Dancing Toaster is a podcast that wrestles with the intersection of faith and the paranormal. I release new episodes every Tuesday morning on Apple, Spotify, and on YouTube.

You can now support the work I’m doing through Patreon or BuyMeAcoffee.com/thedancingtoaster

If you join the Patreon you can gain early access and access to a brand new member exclusive show called the Man-eating Toaster where I cover cults and true crime-y things!

Does Lake Chelan have a dragon? What could it be? Is it related to the Loch Ness Monster? Why are there reports of large reptilian creatures throughout time all around the globe? Did dragons once roam the earth? Where did they go? Did they ever leave?

Join me as we continue our exciting journey, part 1 of examining cryptids and dragons from around the globe.

The Dancing Toaster is a podcast that wrestles with the intersection of faith and the paranormal. I release new episodes every Tuesday morning on Apple, Spotify, and on YouTube.

You can now support the work I’m doing through Patreon or buymeacoffee.com/thedancingtoaster

If you join the Patreon we now have an exclusive show called the Man-Eating Toaster where I cover cults and true crime-y things!