Hello and welcome back! In this, our first upload of 2026, we jump in with fervor and delight. We’re talking all about the uncanny valley: that feeling humans experience when encountering something with human-like features that is most definitely not human. Though the term was coined in the late 1970’s in relation to the advancement of robotics technology, science and philosophy suggest that this feeling has existed nearly universally, potentially for thousands of years. But why? What did our ancestors encounter that taught them to fear something almost human? Let’s chat about it. This one’s a doozy! 

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Hello and welcome back! In today’s Patreon exclusive episode, we tell the story of The Great Amherst Mystery. In Amherst, Nova Scotia in 1878, 18-year-old Esther Cox began experiencing some very strange phenomena. After a horribly traumatic experience, Esther began being plagued by highly mayhem. From terrifying medical crises to objects flying around the room to loud booming noises shaking the home she shared with several family members, her experience was excruciating to put it lightly. But once the phenomena begun manifesting in fires around the home, Esther and her family became desperate for answers. So what was the source of The Great Amherst Mystery? Was it an elaborate hoax? Or was Esther Cox simply the central character of legitimate and chilling poltergeist activity? Hang on, friends. This one’s a doozy!

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Hello and welcome back! We’re kicking off spooky season with a real doozy! In Summit County, Ohio the remains of what was once a thriving community lay silent for decades. The town of Boston, Ohio- nicknamed Helltown- was originally purchased by the US government as part of a would-be National Park and all residents were forced to leave. But progress on demolishing the ghost town was slow going. And over the decades, the town has gained a dark reputation. Cult sacrifice, government coverups, the Road at the End of the World, and more legends have surfaced. But is there any truth to the legends? Hang on, friends. This one’s a doozy! 

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Hello and welcome back! In today’s episode, we have a collection of haunting tales coming out of the Old House Woods in Virginia. From ghost ships and spectral pirates guarding buried treasure to armored skeletons and monster-dogs, this place has a little bit of everything whimsical and spooky. Hang on, friends. This one’s a doozy! 

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Hello and welcome back! Join us for this year’s first installment of Summer Shorts in which Kevin discovers that magic of a good water bottle and Hailey tells the tale of La Llarona, a mysterious malevolent spirit who wails and cries out for her lost children. For generations across Mexico and Latin America, La Llarona has stalked bodies of water and has terrified people of all ages. But is she just a myth or have people really been encountering this haunting lady? Hang on, friends. This one’s a doozy! 

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Hello and welcome back! For the month of May, our theme is Mayhem: instances of chaos that have been written off as mass hysteria. But could there be something more to these occurrences? Today, we’re talking all about the infamous Kelly-Hopkinsville Encounter. In August of 1955, a group of 5 adults and 7 kids were enjoying a peaceful night when suddenly, they were under attack. Relentlessly, they fought an onslaught of goblin-like metallic creatures well into the night. When news of this bizarre event hit the news, however, a new kind of invasion began. Hang on, friends. This one’s a doozy!

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Hello and welcome back! In our second installment of our series on the Black Eyed Kids, we dig into theories about this terrifying brood of children. We touch on spirits, folk figures, and out-of-this-world possibilities in an attempt to crack the code on these mysterious beings. So whether you are a full skeptic or true believer, join us as we take a deep dive into the Black Eyed Kids. Hang on, friends. This one’s a doozy!

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Hello and an extra huge welcome back! After a months-long hiatus, we are back! In this first installment of our miniseries, we introduce you to the Black Eyed Kids, a mysterious band of children with all black eyes and a single purpose: they want you to let them in. Hang on, friends. This one’s a doozy! 

Shout out to our two wonderful, creepy voice actors for their exceptionally spooky work on today’s episode! 

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In the spirit of the Victorian tradition of sharing ghost stories on Christmas Eve, we’re here for our third annual offering. Tonight, Kevin shares The Christmas Dinner by Washington Irving.

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Hello and welcome back! Today, we’re bringing you our third installment of this fun annual series where we’re talking all about various holiday and winter folklore from around the world! We’ve got Arctic entities, Christmas werewolves, and a whole lot of holiday mischief in store for you. Hang on, friends. This one’s a doozy! 

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