"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself..." And maybe Bigfoot. And Dogman. And ghosts. And aliens. Are you afraid of these things? The Weird Around Illinois team discusses the fear that the paranormal can generate and how it can affect their cryptid, ghost and alien hunts.

In part two of Weird Around Illinois' interview with paranormal expert Chad Lewis, the acclaimed author and researcher describes what it's like to go out into the field looking for cryptids, ghosts and paranormal phenomenon, even sharing stories about his journey through the Seven Gates of Hell.

World famous paranormal investigator and author Chad Lewis joins the Weird Around Illinois team to share his thoughts on winged cryptids and other Midwestern weirdness in part one of a very enlightening interview.

Back in the day, all you needed to hunt ghosts was a flashlight, a camera and a lot of courage. Now there are dozens of devices designed or repurposed to help paranormal investigators find the odd lingering spirit. Some are great, some are...questionable. The Weird Around Illinois team takes a look at some of the tech the average ghost hunter may not need.

In this final conversation with Shetan Noir, she shares her thoughts with the Weird Around Illinois team on various cryptids of the Midwest. The accomplished cryptozoologist and author once again displays the depth of her knowledge of the natural world and the cryptids that live in it.

The Weird Around Illinois team welcomes cryptozoologist and author Shetan Noir to the podcast to discuss Canadian wildfires, lake monsters and cryptids of all kinds.

What do aliens, ghosts and cryptids have in common? All have been occasionally associated with portals. The Weird Around Illinois team takes a look at these mysterious paranormal doorways, where they may go, and how various cryptids and supernatural entities may use them.

Where in Illinois can you find cryptids, ghosts, UFO's, psychics and really cool artwork all at the same time? The Paranormal Chicago event, of course! The Weird Around Illinois team was there and shares what they found.

One loyal listener to Weird Around Illinois reported a Bigfoot-like cryptid encounter in Waterman, Illinois, so the team took a road trip. The hunt for Bigfoot took them to hiking trails, forest preserves, state parks, a big lake and a wonderful little pub/restaurant.

It's not surprising to hear about a cryptid sighting in the deep woods, but it's a little more surprising to hear about Dogman going through somebody's trash cans or Mothman perched on someone's roof. These sorts of cryptid sightings occur in populated areas surprisingly often. The Weird Around Illinois team takes a closer look at how and why this may happen.