Within The Mist

West Virginia, known as the Mountain State, was a hotbed for cryptid sightings in the 1950s and ‘60s such as the Flatwoods Monster of Braxton County and Point Pleasant's Mothman. 

On June 16, 1964, hell broke loose in Grafton, West Virginia, a sleepy town on the Tygart Valley River. Excitement here normally came by railroad rather than lurching out of the forest but for the small town, they would have their own monster legend that would not leave a single footprint yet its encounters are still talked about in hushed tones when night falls.

Join Gary and GoldieAnn as they take a walk Within the Mist of the Allegheny foothills to tell about the Grafton Monster.

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Deaths of entire families was occurring at an epidemic rate in New England during the beginning of the 19th century.  Though much of the deaths were blamed on consumption, there were cases strangely bizarre enough that the community believed there was more going on. 

Newspapers of the time used the phrase 'vampire' for these deaths, likely influenced by vampire beliefs in parts of Eastern Europe. The 'New England vampires' would feed off the life force of their family members from beyond the grave psychically, rather than being conducted by walking undead creatures of the night.  The resulting deaths would be the same and the effects would spread through the community creating the Vampire Panic.

Some of the most famous believed of these New England Vampires include the Manchester Vampire, Nellie Vaughan, and the most famous case of American Vampirism, Mercy Brown.

Today, we take a walk Within the Mist and discover the stories of the New England Vampires.

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Bladenboro is a small community surrounded by pine forests and swamps at the southeastern edge of the North Carolina piedmont. A lot of the county is made up of large forests and swampland, a perfect environment for bears, deer, bobcats and just about any other type of beast. It was also the setting for the greatest string of monster attacks during 1953-54 that the state has ever known.

One eyewitness described the animal as "about four and a half feet long, bushy, and resembling either a bear or a panther".  Whatever it was, it was responsible for the deaths of over a half dozen dogs which were all found ripped apart yet devoid of any blood.

Join Gary and GoldieAnn as they take a walk Within the Mist to describe the events of a community in fear of the Beast of Bladenboro.

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On the night of February 21, 1977, there would be an incident so incredibly tragic and extremely horrific discovered within the city of Chicago that even the stalwart citizens would have to take notice.  

Firefighters called in for an apartment fire would uncover a nude body beneath a burning mattress in the living room of her apartment with a knife buried in her chest. The case lingered on for months afterwards with the lack of any motive or evidence until the case took a truly paranormal turn that would astound the police and the city of Chicago.

Join Gary as he takes a walk Within The Mist to tell of the Murder of Teresita Basa.

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Richard Winer's Houses of Horror: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0553233564/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_taft_p1_i1

Unsolved Mysteries: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCPDL_PXltA

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Coulrophobia is the irrational fear of clowns. People experience extreme cases of anxiety, a racing heart, nausea, and profuse sweating. Most people can avoid clowns. Some need exposure therapy, a type of psychotherapy, to help manage their reactions to clowns and clown images.

There is supposedly nothing to be afraid of but what if there is something instinctual about our fear of those in the brightly colored clothes and face paint. Perhaps it is a survival instinct meant to protect us from something darker.

The related urban legend of evil clown sightings in real life is known as "phantom clowns". First reported in 1981 in Brookline, Massachusetts, children said that men dressed up as clowns had attempted to lure them into a van. The panic spread throughout the US in the Midwest and Northeast.

Join Gary and GoldieAnn as they take another trip Within The Mist to discuss the origin of clowns and some of the terrifying cases that suggest that there are some evil clowns out there in the shadows and woods tonight.

Within the Mist has been nominated for the Best Fortean category at the second annual Paranormality Magazine awards. You can support the show by visiting the link provided and casting your vote.   https://paranormalitymag.com/2022-paranormality-podcast-awards-voting/?fbclid=IwAR0qJfA-gRFBnn5dgE724P7bkMmTh_gF2RZsPX1Lepf-6oGfpBfchOTmQpw

Loren Coleman's Mysterious America: https://www.amazon.com/Mysterious-America-Strangest-Creepiest-Creatures/dp/1416527362

Benjamin Radford's Bad Clowns: https://www.amazon.com/Bad-Clowns-Benjamin-Radford/dp/0826356664

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Hawaiian oral history has it that many centuries ago, a mischievous group of small people lived hidden in the forests and valleys of the islands even before the first settlers arrived from Polynesia. These people, who roamed the deep forests at night, are said to be only two feet tall, though some were as tiny as six inches, small enough to fit in the palm of a hand. They enjoyed dancing, singing, and archery; their favorite foods were bananas and fish.

According to local lore, they are smart, extremely strong, and excellent craftsmen. Human eyes rarely see them, and they are credited with mighty feats of engineering and overnight construction. Even today, there are reports of sightings within the forests of Hawaii.

Listen with Gary & GoldieAnn as they are joined by our daughter, Ariel, who lives in Hawaii, as they discover the legends of the Menehune.

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Menehune Mystery: The Original Tales and Origins of the Myth by Jan Tenbruggencate: https://www.amazon.com/Menehune-Mystery-Original-Tales-Origins/dp/1949307050

Tales of the Menehune by Mary K Pukui and Caroline Curtis: https://www.amazon.com/Menehune-Mystery-Original-Tales-Origins/dp/1949307050

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More than 2300 years ago, the first mention of a continent was presented.  It was a land of technological advances and utopia for its people.  It became known as the continent of Atlantis.

However, they became greedy, petty, and "morally bankrupt," and the gods "became angry because the people had lost their way and turned to immoral pursuits".   As punishment, the gods sent "one terrible night of fire and earthquakes" that caused Atlantis to sink into the sea.

Since then, rumors of every type abound regarding the city and continent of Atlantis. Was it as technologically advanced as believed? Where did it exist, and more importantly, did it even exist at all.

Join Gary and GoldieAnn as they take a walk within the mist, and expolre the Lost Continent of Atlantis.

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Timaeus and Critias by Plato:  https://www.amazon.com/Timaeus-Critias-Penguin-Classics-Plato/dp/0140455043

Oxyrhynchus Scroll Translations:  http://www.papyrology.ox.ac.uk/POxy/

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Ryan "RPG" Golembeske has taken time out of his busy schedule of films and conferences to join us for his second visit to Within The Mist podcast.

This time, he shares some behind the scenes secrets to the Skunk Ape Experiments, the newest project release from Outkast Paranormal available through your streaming services.

Join Gary, GoldieAnn and Ryan as they discuss the excitement of filming a fresh style of documentary and pushing the envelope to present the mysterious creature known as the Skunk Ape.

Skunk Ape Experiments Trailer:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uf-fGxNIFqY

Skunk Ape Experiments - Where to watch

on Vudu:  https://www.vudu.com/content/movies/details/The-Skunk-Ape-Experiments/2072902

on ITunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/ca/movie/the-skunk-ape-experiments/id1633291674

on Google Play:  https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/The_Skunk_Ape_Experiments?id=E94v4NwzSZI.P

on Amazon Prime:  https://www.amazon.com/Skunk-Ape-Experiments-Stacy-Brown/dp/B0B5NNXSQ2/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1M08YJ49JS7HL&keywords=skunk+ape+experiments&qid=1659915000&sprefix=skunk+ape+experiments%2Caps%2C83&sr=8-1

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Within the forests outside of Rhinelander, Wisconsin, resides a fearsome beast described as having "the head of a frog, the grinning face of a giant elephant, thick short legs set off by huge claws, the back of a dinosaur, and a long tail with spears at the end."

In 1896, Eugene "Gene" Shepherd would search and capture one to display at the Oneida County Fair to the amazement of 1000s of spectators. This would lead to a love affair between the town of Rhinelander and the creature.

Join Gary and GoldieAnn as they discover the legends of the Hodag.

Mishipeshu - https://greatlakes.guide/ideas/meet-mishipeshu-the-underwater-panther-in-lake-superior

The Hodag and Other Tales of the Logging Camps - http://www.lumberwoods.com/hodagthebook.htm

Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce - http://www.rhinelanderchamber.com/the-hodag

Pine Barrens Institute - https://pinebarrensinstitute.com/cryptids/2018/8/18/cryptid-profile-the-hodag

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As the winged creature of Point Pleasant continues to defy classification, Gary and GoldieAnn investigate the paranormal aspects whether it means a 200-year curse placed on the town by a betrayed Native American Chief, a form of an angel as described in the Old Testament, a being that projects and feeds off of the emotion of fear, or as a warning on impending doom.

Join Gary and GoldieAnn as they delve into the third and paranormal side of the Mothman.

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