Journey into the frozen heart of the Cold War's greatest unsolved mystery, where nine experienced hikers died bizarrely in the Siberian wilderness. We explore the horrific clues and evaluate the theories—from an avalanche or native attack to a yeti or nuclear test—that try to explain their fate.

The Skinwalker (or Yee Naaldlooshii). This is not a simple monster tale; it is the legend of a human witch who has attained monstrous power by committing the ultimate act of evil—the murder of a family member. We explore the Skinwalker’s true cultural purpose as a chilling social regulator, the unsettling details of their shape-shifting abilities and malicious curses, and the modern phenomenon surrounding the infamous Skinwalker Ranch in Utah. Tune in for a respectful, in-depth look at the creature.

The Wendigo is a creature from Algonquian folklore, traditionally representing the spirit of greed and gluttony, often linked to cannibalism and the severe cold, manifesting as a gaunt, starved human or spectral being.

In modern pop culture, however, the Wendigo is typically depicted as a monstrous, deer-like creature—a physically terrifying horror antagonist used to symbolize unbridled consumption and monstrous hunger.

In this episode, we sit down to unpack one of the most disturbing and unbelievable true-crime stories out of Canada — the case of Robert “Willy” Pickton, the pig farmer whose quiet property hid unthinkable horrors. We talk through how he managed to slip through the cracks for years, the heartbreaking stories of the missing women, and the massive investigation that finally brought his crimes to light. Along the way, we react, debate, and try to make sense of how something like this could happen in plain sight.

Explore the dark history of H. H. Holmes, often cited as America's first documented serial killer, who capitalized on the frenzy of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. Holmes lured victims into his infamous "Murder Castle," a three-story building constructed with trap doors, hidden chambers, and a basement specially designed for torture and disposal. We dissect the sinister legacy of Herman Webster Mudgett, a master con artist and murderer whose chilling crimes shocked the Gilded Age and cemented his place as the original "Beast of Chicago."

This week, we reminisce over past Halloweens, the costumes, candies, movies and more. 

We also discuss Halloween origin stories, the Candyman, Ed Gein and more....

Checking into the grand, yet deeply haunted, Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado, famously known as the inspiration for Stephen King's novel, The Shining.We explore the hotel's long history, from its founding by F.O. Stanley in 1909 to the chilling night King spent in room 217, sparking the idea for the terrifying Overlook Hotel. Beyond the fictional terrors, we delve into the numerous documented claims of paranormal activity, including phantom children, ghostly employees, and the persistent spiritual presence of the Stanleys themselves. 

This week, we check into the infamous Cecil Hotel, a place whose sordid history has earned it the nickname "Hotel Death." We'll explore the hotel's decades-long descent from glamorous host to the site of numerous suicides, murders, and housing notorious residents like serial killers Richard Ramirez and Jack Unterweger. Finally, we'll dive into the terrifying and baffling 2013 disappearance of Elisa Lam, an event captured on security footage that propelled the Cecil Hotel back into the global spotlight.

On Christmas Eve 1945, the Sodder family home burned to the ground — but five children vanished without a trace. Decades later, questions still linger about what really happened that night.

Across North America, countless hikers and campers have vanished in national parks under baffling circumstances — often without a trace. "The Missing 411” phenomenon explores these unexplained disappearances and more...